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CONSENT AGENDAFEBRUARY 16, 2012IDAHO DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATIONSUBJECTIdaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (IDVR) Advisory Council AppointmentAPPLICABLE STATUTE, RULE, OR POLICYFederal Regulations 34 CFR§361.BACKGROUND/DISCUSSIONFederal Regulations (34 CFR §361.17), set out the requirements for the StateRehabilitation Council, including the appointment and composition of the Council.The members of the Council must be appointed by the Governor or, in the caseof a State that, under State law, vests authority for the administration to an entityother than the Governor, the chief officer of that entity. Section 33-2303, Idahocode designates the State Board for Professional-Technical Education as thatentity.Further federal regulations establish that the Council must be composed of atleast fifteen (15) members, including:i. At least one representative of the Statewide Independent Living Council,who must be the chairperson or other designee of the StatewideIndependent Living Council;ii. At least one representative of a parent training and information centerestablished pursuant to section 682(a) of the Individuals with DisabilitiesEducation Act;iii. At least one representative of the Client Assistance Program establishedunder 34 CFR part 370, who must be the director of or other individualrecommended by the Client Assistance Program;iv. At least one qualified vocational rehabilitation counselor with knowledge ofand experience with vocational rehabilitation programs who serves as anex officio, nonvoting member of the Council if employed by the designatedState agency;v. At least one representative of community rehabilitation program serviceproviders;vi. Four representatives of business, industry, and labor;vii. Representatives of disability groups that include a cross section of (A)Individuals with physical, cognitive, sensory, and mental disabilities; and(B) Representatives of individuals with disabilities who have difficultyrepresenting themselves or are unable due to their disabilities to representthemselves;viii. Current or former applicants for, or recipients of, vocational rehabilitationservices;CONSENT - PPGATAB 1 Page 1

CONSENT AGENDAFEBRUARY 16, 2012ix. In a State in which one or more projects are carried out under section 121of the Act (American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services), at leastone representative of the directors of the projects;x. At least one representative of the State educational agency responsiblefor the public education of students with disabilities who are eligible toreceive services under this part and part B of the Individuals withDisabilities Education Act;xi. At least one representative of the State workforce investment board; andxii. The director of the designated State unit as an ex officio, nonvotingmember of the Council.Additionally, Federal Regulation specify that a majority of the council membersmust be individuals with disabilities who meet the requirements of 34 CFR§361.5(b)(29) and are not employed by the designated State unit. Depending onthe seat being filled members are appointed for a term of no more than three (3)years, and each member of the Council, may serve for not more than twoconsecutive full terms. A member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior tothe end of the term must be appointed for the remainder of the predecessor’sterm. A vacancy in membership of the Council must be filled in the same manneras the original appointment, except the appointing authority may delegate theauthority to fill that vacancy to the remaining members of the Council aftermaking the original appointment.The Council currently has seven (7) nominations for appointment. The Council isrequesting the Board to appoint: Lonnie Pitt as a representative for formerapplicants or recipients; Dina Flores-Brewer as a Client Assistance Programrepresentative to replace Corinna Stiles who resigned; Don Alveshere as theAdministrator of the Idaho Division of Vocational Rehabilitation as an ex-officio,nonvoting member; James W. Smith as a representative for disability advocacygroups; Robbi Barrutia as the representative for the State Independent LivingCouncil; and Angela Sperry and Jennifer Hoppins as representatives forbusiness, industry and labor. In addition to these seven (7) appointments theCouncil is requesting that Jim Solem be moved from the representation for theStatewide Independent Living Council (SILC) to a representative for DisabilityAdvocacy groups, as he is no longer a SILC member.IMPACTApproval of the above seven (7) nominations will bring the IDVR AdvisoryCouncil membership to a total of twenty one (21) and will fill all of the minimumpositions on the council. In June of this year we have seven (7) members whoseterms will be expiring.CONSENT - PPGATAB 1 Page 2

CONSENT AGENDAFEBRUARY 16, 2012ATTACHMENTSAttachment 1 – Current Council MembershipAttachment 2 – Lonnie PittAttachment 3 – Dina Flores-BrewerAttachment 4 – Don AlveshereAttachment 5 – James W. SmithAttachment 6 – Robbi BarrutiaAttachment 7 – Angela SperryAttachment 8 – Jennifer HoppinsPage 5Page 6Page 7Page 9Page 11Page 17Page 20Page 23BOARD ACTIONI move to approve the appointment of Lonnie Pitt to the Vocational RehabilitationState Rehabilitation Council as a representative for former applicants orrecipients for a term of three years effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015.Moved by Seconded by Carried Yes NoI move to approve the appointment of Dina Flores-Brewer to the VocationalRehabilitation State Rehabilitation Council as the client assistance representativefor a term of three years effective immediately.Moved by Seconded by Carried Yes NoI move to approve the appointment of Don Alveshere to the VocationalRehabilitation State Rehabilitation Council in the ex-officio capacity as theAdministrator for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.Moved by Seconded by Carried Yes NoI move to approve the appointment of James W. Smith to the VocationalRehabilitation State Rehabilitation Council as a disability advocacyrepresentative for a term of three years effective July 1, 2012 through June 30,2015.Moved by Seconded by Carried Yes NoCONSENT - PPGATAB 1 Page 3

CONSENT AGENDAFEBRUARY 16, 2012I move to approve the appointment of Robbi Barrutia to the VocationalRehabilitation Advisory Council as the State Independent Living Councilrepresentative effective immediately through June 30, 2013.Moved by Seconded by Carried Yes NoI move to approve the appointment of Angela Sperry to the VocationalRehabilitation Advisory Council as a representative for business, industry andlabor for a term of three years effective July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2015.Moved by Seconded by Carried Yes NoI move to approve the appointment of Jennifer Hoppins to the VocationalRehabilitation State Rehabilitation Council as a representative for business,industry and labor for a term of three years effective July 1, 2012 through June30, 2015.Moved by Seconded by Carried Yes NoI move to approve the change of representation for James Solem to the positionas a representative for Disability Advocacy groups on the State RehabilitationCouncil for the remainder of his term which ends June 30, 2013. This changewill be effective immediately.Moved by Seconded by Carried Yes NoCONSENT - PPGATAB 1 Page 4

PLANNING, POLICY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRSFEBRUARY 16, 2012State Rehabilitation Council Membership by RepresentationMembers ShallRepresent:Number ofRepresentativesRequiredNameTermMaximum TermsAllowed 26/24/20122Former Applicant orRecipientMinimum 1Chris BergmannParent Training &Information Center Minimum 1VacantMinimum 1Minimum 1Corinna StilesresignedRoxanne EgelandMinimum 1Russ Doumas6/24/20122Minimum 4Arnold CantuGordon SimpsonVacantRachel Damewood6/30/20146/30/201421Client AssistantProgramVR CounselorCommunityRehabilitationProgramBusiness, Industryand LaborDisability AdvocacygroupsState IndependentLiving CouncilDepartment ofEducationDirector of VocationalRehabilitationIdaho's NativeAmerican TribesWorkforceDevelopment Councilo minimum or maximuSean BurlileTerry Thomas16/24/20126/24/2012116/30/2014Kathy Buswell6/24/20126/24/20126/30/2014122Minimum 1James Solemresigned from SILC6/24/20132Minimum 1Irene Vogel6/30/20141Minimum 1Minimum 1Don AlveshereRamona MedicineHorseDavid Miles6/30/20146/30/2014No LimitMinimum 1Tom Hally6/24/20122No LimitBy Order of the SBOE8/2011last updated Nov 9,2011CONSENT - PPGATAB 1 Page 5

PLANNING, POLICY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRSFEBRUARY 16, 2012June 28,2010Jacque Truax, Administrative Assistantldaho Division ofVocational RehabilitationP.O. Box 83720Boise, ID 83720-0096Dear Jacque:Subject: ldaho State Rehabilitation CouncilAs you well know, I am ending a 37-year career with ldaho VocationalRehabilitation on July 9, 2010. 1 strongly believe that I am compatible with theMission of the S. R. C. Leadership and commitment to empower disabled peopleto achieve their highest employment goal is a concept I am passionate about.I have a disability myself which gives me more personal drive to see therehabilitation agency accomplish their goals. I have been familiar with the S. R.C. for the past 35 years, and have interacted with them from time to time. The SR. C. serves an important role as advisor and partner to the state agency. I feelthat I could contribute a great deal to their mission, and assist the state agencyas well.Please accept this letter as verification of my interest in serving on the StateRehabilitation Council. I will be available atCoeurdlAlene, ID 8381 5, Cell #:Sincerely,ICONSENT - PPGATAB 1 Page 6

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PLANNING, POLICY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRSFEBRUARY 16, 2012Application for AppointmentReturn aU information to:Personal InformationTitleFirsttxmd-ldStreetOffice of the GovernorAttn: Boards & CommissionsP.O. Box 83720Boise, ID 83720Middle--J.[]FemaleE-mail AddressA. \ I/cSh.e. eStateCity,J[&/MaleLast::t:DJ\'Zip 3(,8(pMobileInterestsOn which Board, Commission, or Council would you like to serve?Political Party,'1Please explain why you would like to serve in this capacity.List all current organizations and so . ties of which you are a member. .:MtJ CDL,'I'1"'-5 Czl\.Uf\c: (' wr-ch.t 5VVDh·.j.- t1U-r\oi \ h,t'\ List all past boards, commissions, and councils on which you have served. as well as political appointments you have received.Please list all professional licenses you currently hold. Are you current with all the requirements for these professional licenses? If not, pleaseexplain.Have you ever voluntarily surrendered a license, had a license suspended or revoked or been disciplined professionally? If so, please explain.Please list all supporting documents you have included. (Note: Your complete resume and authorization for Background Check are required)The information set forth above in my application is tnle to the best of my knowledge. Falsestatements on this application shall be sufficient cause for non-consideration or dismissal afterappointment.CONSENT - PPGATAB 1 Page 9