Rehabilitation Council public meetings in 2024
4 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Rehabilitation Council
The Louisiana Rehabilitation Council will hold its Executive Committee and General Committee meetings on November 7, 2024. The General Committee will hear guest speakers from the Louisiana Workforce Commission and Office of Workforce Development, receive the LRS Director’s Report, and discuss bylaw updates, a nomination committee, and future meeting schedules. The Executive Committee will review minutes and old business items including membership updates and the 2024 LRS Needs and Satisfaction Survey.
- Guest speakers: Susana Schowen (LWC Secretary) and Osmar Padilla (OWD Assistant Secretary) on LWC/OWD mission and vision
- 2024 LRS Needs and Satisfaction Survey update
- Bylaw Committee update and appointment of a Nomination Committee
- Reports from State ADA Coordinator, Vendor Coalition, Client Assistance Program, IDEA, SILC, and WIC
- Public comment limited to 5 minutes per person
Rehabilitation Council
The Louisiana Rehabilitation Council will hold its Executive Committee and General Committee quarterly meetings on July 25, 2024, in Alexandria. They will discuss updates to the LRS Consumer Survey and the 2024 WIOA State Plan, along with new business including ethics training and membership changes. The meetings are open to the public with limited comment time.
- Review of April 2024 Executive Committee and General Committee minutes
- LRS Consumer Survey Update
- 2024 WIOA State Plan Update
- Ethics Training Requirement
- Membership and Officer Update
The Executive Committee approved a reappointment recommendation for Cody Rabalais. The General Committee discussed LRS staffing shortages, the launch of a consumer satisfaction survey, and the formation of a Bylaw Committee.
- Approved April 2024 Executive Committee minutes
- Approved April 2024 General Committee minutes
- Approved Cody Rabalais’ application for reappointment recommendation
- Established Bylaw Committee chaired by Donna Reno with members Rikki, Megan, and Lauren Womack
Rehabilitation Council
The Louisiana Rehabilitation Council holds its quarterly Executive and General Committee meetings on April 25, 2024, in Lafayette. The council will review the 2024 WIOA State Plan update, consider the 2024-2025 budget, and elect officers for the upcoming year. Other business includes a report on the RSA Audit Final Report, updates on the LRS Consumer Survey, and a proclamation update affecting future meetings. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person.
- Presentation of Budget for 2024-2025 and approval vote
- Nomination Committee Report and Elections for 2024-2025 Officers
- Presentation on RSA Audit Final Report by LRS Director
- 2024 WIOA State Plan Update
- Proclamation Update – Effects on Future Meetings
The Council approved nominations for several leadership positions and appointed Roszella Viltz as Secretary. Members also voted to change the October meeting date to November 7 and established a quarterly meeting schedule.
- Approved October 2024 minutes
- Appointed Lynn Stevens as Chairperson
- Appointed Laura Nata as Vice Chair
- Appointed Roszella Viltz as Secretary
- Appointed Brian Patchett as Member at Large
- Appointed Lauren Womack as Eligibility Committee Chair
- Appointed Donna Reno as Transition Committee Chair
- Appointed Laura Stazio as Employment Committee Chair
Rehabilitation Council
The Louisiana Rehabilitation Council holds its Executive Committee and General Committee quarterly meetings on January 25, 2024. Items include updates on the 2024 WIOA State Plan, LRS Consumer Survey, Civil Service pay schedules, and a report on the RSA audit. Public comment is limited to 5 minutes per person.
- 2024 WIOA State Plan discussion
- LRS Consumer Survey update
- Civil Service Pay Schedules (new business)
- RSA Audit Update from LRS Director
- New membership applications (Executive Session)
The Executive Committee approved four new membership appointments and established the dates and locations for future 2024 meetings. The committee also authorized sending two representatives to the 2024 Spring National Conference in Maryland.
- Approved July 2023 Executive Committee meeting minutes
- Elected Lauren Womack as Eligibility & Planning subcommittee Chairperson
- Scheduled future meetings for the fourth Thursday in April, July, and October
- Set meeting locations in Lafayette (April), Alexandria (July), and Baton Rouge (October)
- Approved sending two representatives to the 2024 Spring National Conference
- Appointed Myron Wright as Individual with a disability Representative
- Appointed Gwendoline “Hope” Day as Representative of the area of Rehabilitation Technology
- Appointed Kelly Monroe and Scott Morgan to vacant membership seats