October 26, 2022 at 1:00 PM - BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
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                                        I. ROLL CALL AND DETERMINATION OF QUORUM                   
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                                        II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS                 
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                                        III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- AUGUST 31, 2022                 
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                                        IV. NEW BUSINESS                 
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                                        IV.1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:                 
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                                        IV.1.a. ACTION ITEMS:                 
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                                        IV.1.a.1. Discussion and/or action to approve the TCDRS Plan Assessment for Plan Year 2023 at a rate of 15.64%.                 
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                                        IV.1.a.2. Discussion and/or action to approve Workforce Center Operator Annual Rrenewal for November 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023 (Third of Four Year RFP Contract).                  
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                                        IV.1.a.3. Discussion and/ or action to approve Child Care Services Contract Renewal for November 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023 (Fourth year of a Four-Year RFP Contract).                  
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                                        IV.2. BUDGET COMMITTEE:                 
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                                        IV.2.a. ACTION ITEM:                 
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                                        IV.2.a.1. Discussion and/ or action to approve Budget for Fiscal Year beginning on October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023.                 
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                                        IV.3. ADVISORY COMMITTEES:                 
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                                        IV.3.a. Area Advisory Committee on Aging:                 
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                                        IV.3.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM:                 
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                                        IV.3.a.1.a. Area Agency on Aging Program Report.                  
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                                        IV.3.b. 2-1-1 Area Information Center:                 
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                                        IV.3.b.1. ACTION ITEM:                  
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                                        IV.3.b.1.a. Ratification and/ or approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County and the Middle Rio Grande Development Council 2-1-1 Texas Program for after hour, weekend and holiday phone coverage.                  
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                                        IV.3.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:                 
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                                        IV.3.b.2.a. 2-1-1 I&R Program Report.                  
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                                        IV.3.c. 9-1-1 Advisory Committee:                 
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                                        IV.3.c.1. ACTION ITEM:                 
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                                        IV.3.c.1.a. Discussion and authorization to approve extending the GIS contract for two (2) additional years, not to exceed $24,960.00 per year.                  
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                                        IV.3.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:                 
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                                        IV.3.c.2.a. 9-1-1 Program Report.                 
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                                        IV.3.d. Homeland Security Committee:                 
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                                        IV.3.d.1. ACTION ITEM:                 
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                                        IV.3.d.1.a. Discussion and/or action for approval of an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) between Middle Rio Grande Development Council and Uvalde County assigning the following Homeland Security Equipment to Uvalde County.                  
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                                        IV.3.d.1.a.a. 1 ton crew cab truck w/V8 gas engine.                  
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                                        IV.3.d.1.a.b. Command trailer 1999 Cherokee  321 (Bravo Command Trailer, all equipment listed within, see attachment).                 
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                                        IV.3.d.1.a.c. 2006 Ford Econ-250 Van.                  
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                                        IV.3.d.2. INFORMATION ITEM:                 
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                                        IV.3.d.2.a. ILA between GATRRS and MRGDC.                  
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                                        IV.3.d.2.b. Homeland Security Committee Report.                  
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                                        IV.3.e. Criminal Justice Advisory Committee:                 
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                                        IV.3.e.1. INFORMATION ITEM:                 
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                                        IV.3.e.1.a. Criminal Justice Program Report.                 
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                                        IV.3.f. Solid Waste Advisory Committee:                 
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                                        IV.3.f.1. INFORMATION ITEM:                 
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                                        IV.3.f.1.a. Solid Waste Program Report.                  
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                                        IV.4. STANDING COMMITTEES:                 
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                                        IV.4.a. Community & Economic Development Committee:                 
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                                        IV.4.a.1. INFORMATION ITEM:                 
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                                        IV.4.a.1.a. Planning and Operations Activity Report.                  
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                                        IV.4.b. Finance Committee:                 
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                                        IV.4.b.1. ACTION ITEM:                 
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                                        IV.4.b.1.a. Ratification of expenditures/obligations of goods and services over $25,000.00.                 
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                                        IV.4.b.2. INFORMATION ITEM:                 
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                                        IV.4.b.2.a. Finance Report update of "Statement of Expenditures".                  
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                                        IV.4.c. Workforce Committee:                 
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                                        IV.4.c.1. ACTION ITEMS:                 
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             IV.4.c.1.a. Discussion and/or action to accept the Workforce Commission Initiatives Contract #2722WCI001 Amendment Number 005 to include additional reporting requirements for the Virtual Reality Career Exploration Pilot Program.  
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             IV.4.c.1.b. Discussion and or/ action to accept the Workforce Commission Initiatives Contract #2722WCI001 Amendment Number 006 to add $133,333.00 for the Virtual Reality Career Exploration Goggles.  
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             IV.4.c.1.c. Discussion and or/action to accept the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Contract #2723CCP001 in the amount of $178,00.00. 
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             IV.4.c.1.d. Discussion and/or action to accept the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training Contract #2723SNE001 in the amount of $178,285.00.  
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             IV.4.c.1.e. Discussion and/or action to accept the Child Care Services Formula Allocation Contract #2722CCF00 Amendment Number 004 to update the budget period to October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022, for the 20% Provider Growth Support.  
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             IV.4.c.1.f. Discussion and/ or action to accept the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/CHOICES Contract #2722TAF001 Amendment Number 004 to fund Education Outreach Specialists to deliver career guidance at designated Independent School Districts.  
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             IV.4.c.1.g. Discussion and/or action to accept the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/CHOICES Contract #2723TAF001 in the amount of $832,340.00. 
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             IV.4.c.1.h. Discussion and/or action to accept the Child Care Services Formula Allocation Contract #2723CCF001 in the amount of $8,106,590.00. 
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             IV.4.c.1.i. Discussion and/or action to accept the Child Care Local Match Contract #2723CCM001 in the amount of $710,752.00. 
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             IV.4.c.1.j. Discussion and/or action to accept the Workforce Commission Initiative Contract #2723WCI001 in the amount of $43,000.00. 
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             IV.4.c.1.k. Discussion and/or action to accept Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Non-Financial Agreement Contract #2723ABA001 to establish a working relationship between TWC and the Workforce Solutions Board Office. 
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             IV.4.c.1.l. Discussion and/or action to accept the Wagner-Peyser Employment Services Contract #2723WPA001 in the amount $32,395.00. 
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             IV.4.c.1.m. Discussion and/or action to accept the Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment Contract #2723REA001 in the amount of $203,373.00. 
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             IV.4.c.1.n. Discussion and/or action to accept the CCDF Quality Improvement Activity Contract #2723CCQ001 in the amount of $613,966.00. 
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             IV.4.c.1.o. Discussion and/or action to accept the Trade Act Services For Dislocated Workers Contract #2723TRA001in the amount of $10,000.00. 
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             IV.4.c.1.p.  Discussion and/or action to accept the Service Industry Recovery Child Care Contract #2722CCX001 Amendment Number 002 to decrease the grant award amount by $2,827,364.00.  
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                                        IV.4.c.2. INFORMATION ITEM:                 
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                                        IV.4.c.2.a. Workforce/ Child Care Report.                 
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                                        IV.4.d. Education Committee:                 
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                                        IV.4.d.1. INFORMATION ITEM:                 
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                                        IV.4.d.1.a. Education Committee Report.                 
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                                        IV.4.e. Transportation Committee:                 
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                                        IV.4.e.1. INFORMATION ITEM:                 
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                                        IV.4.e.1.a. Transportation Committee Report.                 
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                                        IV.5. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES                 
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                                        IV.5.a. INFORMATION ITEMS:                  
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                                        IV.5.a.1. Workforce Board Executive Director's Report                 
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                                        IV.5.a.2. Executive Director’s Report                 
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                                        V. OTHER BUSINESS                 
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                                        VI. ADJOURNMENT                 
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