2011-04-19April 19, 2011 (Adjourned Meeting)
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An adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, was held on
April 19, 2011, at 6:30 p.m., Kessler Conference Room, Martha Jefferson Hospital Outpatient Care
Center, 595 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Charlottesville, Virginia. This meeting was adjourned from April 6,
2011.
PRESENT: Mr. Kenneth C. Boyd, Mr. Lindsay G. Dorrier, Jr., Ms. Ann Mallek (arrived at 6:45
p.m., Mr. Dennis S. Rooker, Mr. Duane E. Snow and Mr. Rodney S. Thomas.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Thomas C. Foley, County Executive, Mr. Larry W. Davis, County
Attorney, Ms. Megan Hoy, Senior Deputy Clerk, Ms. Lee Catlin, Assistant to the County Executive for
Community & Business Partnerships and Ms. Susan Stimart, Economic Development Facilitator.
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SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS: Mr. Jason Buyaki, Mr. Steve Koleszar, Mr. Harley Miles, Ms.
Diantha McKeel, Ms. Barbara Massie Mouley, Ms. Pamela Moynihan and Mr. Eric Strucko.
SCHOOL STAFF: Dr. Pam Moran, Superintendent.
The following participants were also present: Achsah Carrier, Weldon Cooper Center for Public
Service UVa, Demographics and Workforce; Mike Cromartie, State Farm; Thomas Jefferson Partnership
for Economic Development (TJPED): Mike Harvey, President and Tim O’Brien, Vice President; Tim
Hulbert, President and Chief Executive of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce; Anne
Gardner, Executive Director, CAAR; DIA: Phil Roberts, Chief for Rivanna Station, Rich Lilly, Senior Staff
Officer and Christopher Armstrong; UVA: Leonard Sandridge, Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer and Pace Lochte, Director of Economic Development and Assistant to the President;
Martha Jefferson Hospital: Susan Cabell Mains, Vice President, Human Resources/Compliance Officer
and Catherine Boucher, Director Food Service, Retail & Patient Transport Services; Michelle Prosser,
Energy Focus; Rich DeMong, School Finance Advisory Council; Mark Meulenberg, School Finance
Advisory Council; Dr. Elizabeth Mandell; John Donnelly, VP for Instruction & Student Services, PVCC;
Darah Bonham, CATEC, Director; Denise Thompson-Harmon, Northrup Grumman Manager, Engineering
& Manufacturing Programs & Strategic Planning; Kate Murphy, Darden student, project with Greer
Elementary; Scott Reed, Dominion Virginia Power-External Affairs; Senator Creigh Deeds, Tracy Eppard,
Delegate David Toscano and Sarah Buckley.
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The purpose of this meeting was to provide for discussion between elected officials, County staff
and invited business leaders regarding local workforce and workplace issues and needs, and to identify
opportunities to strengthen County/business partnerships that will support the County’s overall economic
vitality, and to continue ongoing discussion and to determine proactive initiatives that support partnership
opportunities to further the goals of the economic vitality plan, the school division’s strategic goals, and the
needs of the business community.
The following agenda was proposed for the meeting:
Welcome Board of Supervisors Chair, Ann Mallek, and School Board Chairman,
6:30-6:35pm Steve Koleszar
Introductions/Overview County Executive, Tom Foley and School Superintendent, Pam Moran
6:35-6:50pm
Roundtable Discussions
6:50-7:30pm
How is the work “space” changing, i.e. technology requirements, etc? How are
work force needs changing, what skill sets do employees need to be successful?
What are some of the unmet workforce needs in our community? Challenges or
roadblocks? How are business/education/community partners creatively and
successfully meeting those needs in other communities i.e. recruiting
considerations?
What are real education/business programs and partnerships that are working in
other localities? How could we adapt any of these for use right now?
What do we need to do next to move our work together forward? Expectations?
Strategies? Outcomes?
Report Results from Roundtable Discussions Tom Foley, Pam Moran
7:30-7:50pm
Summary/ Closing Tom Foley, Pam Moran
7:50-8:00pm
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The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m., by the Vice-Chairman of the Board, Mr. Snow and
the Chairman of the School Board, Mr. Koleszar.
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Following is a summary of the comments made by the participants:
How is the work “space” changing, i.e. technology requirements, etc.? How are work force needs
changing; what skill sets do employees need to be successful?
Ability to think critically, promoting innovation, communication skills, adaptable, work with
others, solve problems, work ethic, individual responsibility, independent, team work,
intrinsic accountability, able to apply skills, able to self-reflect, participation in group,
responsible for actions, able to present and defend position/argument, focus on
mathematics and science - think like a problem solver - think like an engineer - think like a
scientist - think as an innovator
Technology aspects not an issue; problem solving skills, critical thinking, work in groups,
basic math skills, problem -solving skills lacking. Tech focus diminishes other skill
development. Technology should be integrated. Integration of work experience into
scholastic education could be helpful. CATEC integrating work place skills into education,
simulating real world problem-solving. Challenge of technology becoming obsolete,
constant training.
Discussed companies who move employees here - looking at comparison between "best
schools in the Country" and Cville (teacher-student ratio, electives, conditions of building).
Businesses could use information about positive aspects of the public the school system
(pamphlet? website?) Better communication
What are some of the unmet workforce needs in our community? Challenges or roadblocks? How
are business/education/community partners creatively and successfully meeting those needs in
other communities, i.e. recruiting considerations?
Underemployment problem; creation of a permanent underclass; primarily a white collar
community; middle sometimes gets lost (prepare for next level); opportunities for
educated to stay is limited; not many skill level jobs; work more counseling students; how
do we develop our own businesses?; new groups are developing to support creation of
new businesses; how do we support communication between businesses, schools, and
community regarding new businesses;
UVA often must teach basic work ethic to new employees, some haven't been exposed to
work place expectations. Career Academy training example resulted in strong earnings,
powerful education program. Work ethic doesn't always go to all employee levels (entry &
otherwise), entry level employees do not feel valued. Student don't know what they have
not experienced, work place exposure helpful
Students with relevant workforce as well as college-ready experiences
Diversity of applicants
What are real education/business programs and partnerships that are working in other
localities? How could we adapt any of these for use right now? What do we need to do next to
move our work together forward? Expectations? Strategies? Outcomes?
Roundtables around specific needs (healthcare, engineering, technical skills, etc.) to
influence curriculum K-12 (starting with early childhood)
Similar to work done with PVCC. Experts from the workforce sitting one-on-one to
influence curriculum.
Advisory Council that meets more than quarterly to do the work. Expand to region?
Culpeper example: E-Squared, similar to business plan competition
Educators in the workplace, teachers to do summer jobs with private employers, ex. of
Cville science teachers at DIA
Choices, business owners to give presentations to middle school classes, with real-world
scenarios.
VACO, Hanover Co (School Chair & Chamber partnership)
University internships, PG Co, Rolls Royce, CC grads running production operations
Tech Tour, career fairs, CATEC entrepreneurial programs
Coordinator (person/process for connecting schools with businesses)
Summer Internships, w/ nominal wage, with job responsibilities, critical thinking, program
structure
Use TJPED, Chamber to culminate school-business partnerships
Campaign "bring kids to work day"
Disseminate CATEC principles to entire school system, of "learn by doing"; how to reach
a broader student body?
Required Internships, programs for writing, working in groups, presentations
Students need to apply what they learn, especially in the work place
School Board & BOS seeking Business Leaders to participate in process, continuing &
broadening discussion with large employers
Bring in additional creative, local business leaders, expand the dialogue. Find that one
point of contact to lead this partnership initiative.
Language & cultural exposure really important for success in a global and diverse work
environments
UVA challenge finding police officers to address multilingual aspects of UVA
Programs regarding technology in schools; top 3 employers; potential opportunities
around biotechnical enterprises; UVa vice president to develop patents and create local
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businesses; small businesses are the new normal not large employers; what opportunities
do schools have to connect with businesses?; rising seventh graders create a 'pathway' to
career which goes through high school.
Continue the events that are working: Darden work with students regarding job skills;
Mentor programs for students; Connections between high schools and business
community and school board; Long term business relationship between schools and
business leaders - commitment; we don't have enough jobs for the level of expertise in
the community - how do we create more jobs that hire the level of expertise already in the
community? and will move into the community with spouses?
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Adjourn.
At 8:37 p.m., Ms. Mallek moved to adjourn to April 20, 2011, 4:30 p.m., for a tour of the Old Jail
Facility. Mr. Boyd seconded the motion. Roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Mr. Rooker, Mr. Snow, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Boyd, Mr. Dorrier and Ms. Mallek.
NAYS: None.
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Chairman
Approved by Board
Date: 11/02/2011
Initials: EWJ