Attending
Syeda Amina, Kathy Chontos, Kelly Constantinetis, Mike Cranford, Jane Dodge, Jim English, Doug Foster, Joy Frankoff, Lesley Hubbard, Charlie Nobles, David Rockefeller (CTE Director), Don Shupe, Witold Sieradzan, Jenna Smith, Wayne Tindle, Bradley Valentine, Edna Vann, Amy Walker

Welcome and Introduction– Don Shupe

Review of Prior Meeting Minutes – Kelly Constantinetis

• Minutes from February and March meeting both revised, final copies will be distributed with April minutes

CDC Review - Jane Dodge

• The National Technical Honor Society was held on March 31 st. 25 students were inducted. Thanks to all Alliance members who donated money for the reception, there were several corporate and personal donations.
• On April 13 th, Mike Cranford spoke to students about what companies look for in an employee and how to interview.
• ADHS ATV Instructor, Dan Laffey filmed a video at Xtreme Beginnings. The rough cut was shown at the CDC meeting and Jane said it was very nicely done.
• Upcoming Events:
• April 20 th – Doug Foster to speak to Bill Reece’s Cisco Networking Classes
• April 28 th – Wake Ed Partnership Summit at McKimmon Center
• May 13 th – Reward/Recognition Program for CTE Champions – Approx. 50 students will be awarded certificates of achievement for enthusiasm, cleverness and attitude.

Education Funding Update – David Rockefeller

• David Rockefeller is the CTE Director for Wake County Public Schools. He joined us to discuss funding sources for CTE programs and the challenges facing this funding.
• There are three sources of funding for CTE programs – Federal, State and Local. State dollars make up the largest piece of the pie.
• The Federal funding source is the Perkins Bill (3), which ended over a year ago, has not yet been reinstituted, but funding has continued. Federal Perkins Bill (4) is now under consideration. The Executive Branch would like to see a revised bill were local programs will have to apply for a piece of a large “bucket”, that may or may not be spent directly to fund CTE.
• “What can we do?”
• Federal – Contact senators and thank them for their CTE support as they have passed the bill for Perkins to continue, “As is”. Contact Congress reps and ask them for their support.
• State – Contact Legislators and ask for their continued state funding.
• Local – Talk to your school board members and reinforce the importance of CTE funding.
• Mike suggested partnering businesses with CTE academies (i.e., WakeMed and Eastern Wake Medical Academy).
• Kathy suggested that business leaders let their government leaders know what they have gained in employees from CTE programs and what they continue to need from CTE programs.
• As a result of the above discussion, Amy will talk to state legislators to find out how the Alliance could provide the most impact to support funding, while Kelly will draft a letter to send to various leaders with our support for funding attached to a CTE success story.

Review of Action Register and Decision Register – Kelly Constantinetis

• Action Register was reviewed, several items were closed.

Review status of team goals and objectives - Team Chairs

• Team Chairs plan reviewed their annual plans to determine outstanding items and those already accomplished.

Visit to High School in Illinois - Kathy Chontos

• Kathy visited a High School outside of Chicago and briefly shared her experience and observations.