PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEM

DATE: December 16, 2014

SUBJECT: Appointment to the Adams County Workforce Investment Board

FROM: Chris Kline, Director of Human Services

AGENCYIDEPARTMENT: Human Services Department

RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the Board of County Commissioners approve the recommended appointment of Janet Renden to the Workforce Investment Board (WIB)

BACKGROUND:

A vacancy for a regular member on the Adams County Workforce Investment Board currently exists. Janet Renden, whose application and resume are attached, has expressed interest in the position, and has met with the WIB leadership and received their recommendation.

This appointment would satisfy the Workforce Investment Act requirement that the Board maintain at least two representatives of local educational entitites. The term of the appointment would be through January 31 , 2018.

Staff recommends approval.

AGENCIES, DEPARTMENTS OR OTHER OFFICES INVOLVED:

Adams County Workforce Investment Board

ATTACHED DOCUMENTS:

Resolution Letter of Endorsement WIB Application Resume

FISCAL IMPACT:

Either mark X X if there is no fiscal impact or provide the following information for the recommended action:

F'lmd(s): tJost cel1ter{~~: Self-generated / dedicated revenues: Annual operating costs: Annual net operating (cost) / income: Capital costs: Expenditure included in approved operating budget: Expenditure included in approved capital budget: New FTEs requested:

$ $ $ $ $ $

APPROVAL SIGNATURES: APPROVAL OF FISCAL IMPACT:

Todd Leopold, County Manager

Raymond H. Gonzales, Deputy County Manager

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR ADAMS COUNTY, STATE OF COLORADO

RESOLUTION APPOINTING JANET RENDEN AS A MEMBER TO THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD

Resolution No.

WHEREAS, a vacancy currently exists for a member for the Workforce Investment Board; and,

WHEREAS, Janet Renden has expressed an interest in serving on the Workforce Investment Board; and

WHEREAS the Workforce Investment Board have interviewed all candidates deemed qualified; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners selected Janet Renden to fill this vacancy.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners, County of Adams, State of Colorado, that J arret Renden shall be appointed as a member of the Workforce Investment Board.

Term Expires

Janet Renden January 31, 2018

Chris Kline DIRECTOR

Phillipp Noble Administrator

-~-ADAMS COUNTY

To: Ed Finger, Deputy County Manager

From: Phillipp Noble, WBC Administrator

Human Services Department Workforce and Business Center

4430 South Adams County Parkway 1st Floor, Suite W5000

Brighton, CO 80601-8221

PHONE 720.523.6900 FAX 720.523.6974

www.adcogov.org

Mary Beth Sharp, Adams County Workforce Investment Board Chair

Date: December 10, 2014

Re: Adams County Workforce Investment Board Appointment

Message:

Attached please find the application, resume and resolution to appoint Janet Renden, Principal, Bollman Tech to the Adams County Workforce Investment Board. We are requesting her appointment to satisfy requirements in our bylaws:

a) To satisfy the requirement that the board maintain at least two

representatives of local educational entities.

b) To replace Stormie Baxter, Bollman Tech, who has resigned.

Ms. Renden has meet with the Workforce Investment Board leadership and has our endorsement for membership.

Eva J. Henry DISTRICT 1

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Charles "Chaz" Tedesco DISTRICT 2

Erik Hansen DISTRICT 3

Name: Janet L. Renden

ADAMS COUNTY WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD

APPLICATION

Title: Principal/Career and Technical Ed. Director E-Mail Address: j anet.renden@adams12.org

Business Name: Bollman Technical Education Center/Adams 12 Five Star School District

Business Address: 9451 N. Washington Street, Thornton, CO 80229 Nature of Business: School/School District Number of Employees:30 Direct Work Phone: (720)972-5823 Fax N.umber: (720)972-5829

Home Address: 14175 Shannon Drive Broomfield, CO 80023

Home Phone: (303)817-7290

State why you wouid like to be appointed/re-appointed to the Workforce Investment Board. To facilitate the connection between education and workforce. To ensure education is adequately preparing students to' meet the needs of the businesses and industries in Adams County. Als!) to make connections in the community which will provide a more rich, valuable, and meaningful experience for Adams 12 Five Star School District students.

(have been informed of the duties and functions of this Board, including duties and obligations of persons serving as a member of the Workforce Investment Board. Yes 181 No D

1 do 0 do not ~ have any scheduling conflicts that would affect my ability to attend the meetings. If you do have conflicts, please explain.

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Based on your current employment please tell us which membership classification(s) you would represent on the ACWIB? (please select aU that apply)

o Representative of businesses in Adams Co.unty, and shaH have the following qualifications: • members shaH be owners of businesses, chief executives or operating officers of businesses,

or other business executives or employet·s with optimum policymaking or hiring authority; and

• shall represent businesses with employment oppmtunities that reflect the employment opportunities in Adams County; and

• shall be appointed from among individuals nominated by local business organizations and . business trade associations.

~ Representative of local educational entities that may include: • an educational agency located in Adams County; • a school board(s) located in Adams County; • entities providing adult education and literacy activities in Adams County, and/or • postsecondary educational institutions, including representative(s) from a community

college(s).

o Representative of labor organization or otherwise representative of employees

o Representative of community~based organizations, including organizations representing individuals with disabilities and veterans.

D Representative of economic development agencies, including private sector economic development agencies.

I understand that the Colorado Public Records Law may require that certain information contained on this application e a: cessible to the general Qublic, except when specifically made confidential by statute.

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14175 Shannon Dr. Broomfield, CO 80020 (303) 817-7290 janet.renden@adams12.org

EDUCATION

Principal Preparation Program, 2008

Janet Renden

University of Denver, Ritchie Program, Denver, CO

M.Ed. in Educational Counseling, 2004 University of Phoenix, Westminster, CO

Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology, 1988 Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

RELATED EXPERIENCE Adams 12 Five Star School District, Career and Technical Education Director, June 2012 - Present Bollman Technical Education Center, Principal, June 2012 - Present • Oversee all Career and Technical Education Programs in all District 12 Schools • Manage the Perkins Grant • Responsible for the CT A report for the District • Oversee Concurrent Enrollment and Articulation Agreements with Community Colleges • Responsible for the Budget, Supervision, and Administration of a CTE High School • Represent District 12 on several community boards

Bollman Technical Education Center, Counselorl Assistant Principal, August 2005 - May 2011 • Provide academic, career, and personal/social counseling • Promote Career and Technical Education programs • Assist in development of master schedule • Assist with resolution of attendance, discipline, and academic referrals • Oversee the registration and acceptance process • Oversee the Counseling and Career Center • 504 Coordinator and member of the building Threat Assessment Team

Com Care, Area Director for Child and Adolescent Services, January 1990·March 1997 • Director for Case Management Sites providing Mental Health services to chiidren and families in Maricopa County, AZ • Budget and full oversight of 2 clinics serving the south and east areas of Maricopa County • Supervised 5 Case Management Teams, as well as medical and administrative staff. ;, High level coordination with Social Services, Department of Education and Individual School Districts, Juvenile Justices Systems, and Mental Health Provider Agencies. • Training and presentations for staff, stakeholders and families. • High level crisis management for children and families. • Chosen by the Governor's office to work with their Office for Excellence in Government to revise the Behavioral Health system for the state. • Held positions of Case Manager and Team leader with this agency as well.

Arizona youth for Change, January 1989· January 1990 • CounselorlTeacher for students in Day Treatment Programs • Individual, Group, Academic and Family Counseling • Teacher for Summer School Program • Developed, reviewed and implemented tEPs and Treatment Plans. • Facilitated Groups in Public High Schools

Tl)e New Foundation. June 1986.January 1989 . • Managed one of the residential treatment units for a level one facility . • Supervised girls unit staff • Developed, reviewed, and Implemented IEPs and Treatment Plans • Conducted Psychosocial Evaluations. • Individual, group, and milieu therapy • Coordinated with state agencies • Academic and independent living skills counselor

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE • Highly organized and dedicated, with a positive attitude. • Able to handle multiple assignments under high pressure and consistently manage tight deadlines. • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. • Thrive on working in a challenging environment.

REFERENCES • Available upon request.

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