BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Hawaii Public Meetings and Events Calendar//111285426//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261026T164513Z DTSTART:20260723T080000 DTEND:20260723T093000 SUMMARY:Oahu Workforce Development Full Board Meeting UID:20261026T164514Z-uidGen@fe80:0:0:0:410:d2ff:fefd:e5dd%ens5 TZID:HST LOCATION:Zoom or 2255 Kalakaua Avenue\, Honolulu\, HI 96815 Sheraton Waik iki Beach Resort DESCRIPTION:

OAHU WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

FULL BOARD MEETING

Thursday\, J uly 23\, 2026

8:00 am to 9:30 am

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Remote Me eting:
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This meeting will be held remotely by Zoom interact ive conference technology. Board members\, staff\, and members of the pu blic may participate in the remote meeting by using the Zoom link:
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https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86548 818456?pwd=LaJ8bML0IqgbfayqG9mkktToOlq8QZ.1
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If you do not h ave the technology or ability to join the remote meeting via Zoom\, plea se dial \; \; \; +1 (669) 444-9171 on the telephone to participate in the remote meeting. 
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Meeting ID: 865 4881 8456
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Passcode: 056248\n
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Physical Meeting:
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A physical meeting location will be open to the public and w ill have an audiovisual connection\, which will allow individuals at the physical meeting location to participate in the remote meeting. The add ress of the physical meeting location is as follows:
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~~Sheraton Waikiki Beach Resort~~
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2255 Kalakaua Avenue
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Honolulu\, HI 96815\n
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Written and Oral Te stimony:
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Individuals may submit written testimony by U.S. mail or hand delivery at 715 S King Street\, Suite 211\, Honolulu\, HI 96813 or by email at OahuWDB@honolulu.gov. It is requested that written testimony be received at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Individuals may provide remote oral testimony during the remote meeting at the Zoom link listed above. Indi viduals participating at the physical meeting location may also ~~provide oral testimony during~~ the remote meeting.
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Equal Opportunit y Employer/Program:
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If you need an auxiliary aid/service o r other accommodation due to a disability\, please contact Board Staff a t (808) 768-5889 or email OahuWDB@honolulu.gov as soon as possible. Reques ts made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your re quest. Upon request\, this notice is available in alternative formats. 
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Meeting materi als are available at: https://oahuwdb.com/min utes-agendas-2026/
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Note: Pe r the State Office of Information Practices (OIP)\, members of the publi c may contact OahuWDB@honolulu.gov to be added to a mailing list for future meeting announcements.
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AGENDA
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I. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Call to Order&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&he llip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&he llip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;Chair Christopher Lum Lee
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II. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; Welcome and Introductions
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(Note: Per the State OIP\, a quorum of members must be visible thro ughout the public portion of the meeting\, but so long as that requireme nt is met\, Oahu Workforce Development Board (OWDB) members are allowed to attend board meetings on audio only. Their votes will still count\, a nd their attendance will also count toward quorum. However\, board membe rs must state their names clearly during introductions and before all of their comments during the meeting.)
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III. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; Public Testimony relat ing to Agenda Items
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IV . \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Approval of April 27\, 2026 Meeting Minu tes
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V. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Proposed Bylaw Amendment and previous amend ment revisit
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a. \; \; \; \; \; \; Article III\, Section 7(B)\; amend to read\, &ldquo\;~~Unless waived by the Local Bo ard\,~~ The Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms (eight consecutive years) in the same off ice.&rdquo\;
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b. \; \; \; \; \; Revisit Article III\ , Section 2(D)\; Amend to read\, &ldquo\;Local Board members and their d esignees are also required to complete City Ordinance mandated trainings including Ethics\, Prevention of Sexual Harassment (PoSH)\, and Anti-Bi as &\; Inclusion each biennium. &hellip\;&rdquo\;
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~~c. \; \; \; \; \; \;~~ Revisit Article III\, Section 8\; Addition of item C to read\, &ldquo\;The Executive Director shall be appointed by t he Local Board.&rdquo\;
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VI. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Executive Director&rsquo\;s Report&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip \;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip \;Harrison Kuranishi\, Executive Director\, Oahu Workforce Development B oard
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a. \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; Status of conditional extension of the curr ent service provider.
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b. \; \; \; \; \; Status of contracting process.\n
c. \; \; \; \; \; \ ; Extension's contract management and compliance plan.\n
d. \; \; \; \; \; Board updates.
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VI I. \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; Update on Monitoring Findings and Responses
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a. \; \; \; \; \; \; Status update of OWDB Monitoring findings and responses to State Monitoring.
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VIII. \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; United States Department of Labor (USDOL) Monitoring
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a. \; \; \; \; \; \; USDOL Employment and Training Administ ration will be conducting desk monitoring the week of July 20^{th and in-person monitoring during the week of July 27^th.}
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IX.&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Local Plan Revisio n
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a. \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) OWDB Local Plan must be revised as the State Plan has been revised and accepted.
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X. \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; Reports re lated to WIOA
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a. \; \; \ ; \; \; \; Title I and partner reports delivered by the One Stop Operator.
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XI. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; OWDB Sta nding Committee Reports on Activities
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a. \; \; \; \; \; \; Special Projects
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b. \; \; \; \; \; Sect or Strategies and Career Pathways
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c. \; \; \; \; \; \; Performance Measures and Accountability
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d. \; \; \; \; \; < !--[endif]-->Employer Engagement
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XII. \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; State Mandated Partner Updates
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a. \; \; \; \; \; \; Institute for Higher Education\, UH System.. &hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\; &hellip\;Dr. Lui Hokoana\, Interim Vice President for Community Colleges \, University of Hawaii Community College System
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XIII. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Announcements
\na. \; \; \; \; \; \; The next OWDB Full Board meeting is ten tatively scheduled for October 22\, 2026 from 8:00 am to 9:30 am\, locat ion to be determined.
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XIV. \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; Adjourn ment
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OAHU WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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FULL BOARD MEETING
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Thursday\, July 23\, 2026
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8:00 am t o 9:30 am
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Remote Meeting:
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This meeting will be held remotely by Zoom interactive conference technology. Board members\, staff\, and members of the public may participate in the remote meeting by using the Zoom link:
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https://us06we b.zoom.us/j/86548818456?pwd=LaJ8bML0IqgbfayqG9mkktToOlq8QZ.1
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If you do not have the technology or ability to join the remote meetin g via Zoom\, please dial \; \; \; +1 (669) 444-9171 on the telephone to participate in the remote meeting.
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Meeting ID: 865 4881 8456
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Passcode : 056248
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Ph ysical Meeting:
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A physical meeting location will be open to the public and will have an audiovisual connection\, which will allow i ndividuals at the physical meeting location to participate in the remote meeting. The address of the physical meeting location is as follows:
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Sheraton Waiki ki Beach Resort
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2255 Kal akaua Avenue
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Honolulu\, HI 96815
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Wr itten and Oral Testimony:
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Individuals may submit written testimony by U.S. mail or hand delivery at 715 S King Street\, Suite 211\, Honolulu\, HI 96813 or by email at OahuWDB@honolulu.gov. It is requested that written testimon y be received at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Individuals may pr ovide remote oral testimony during the remote meeting at the Zoom link l isted above. Individuals participating at the physical meeting location may also provide ~~oral testimony during the remot e meeting.~~
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Program:
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If you need an auxili ary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability\, please cont act Board Staff at (808) 768-5889 or email OahuWDB@honol ulu.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time t o fulfill your request. Upon request\, this notice is available in alter native formats.
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Meeting materials are available at: https: //oahuwdb.com/minutes-agendas-2026/
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Note: Per the State Office of Information Practices (OIP)\, mem bers of the public may contact OahuWDB@honolulu.gov to be added to a mailing list for future meeting announcements.
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AGEND A
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I. \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; Call to Order&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hel lip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hel lip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;Chai r Christopher Lum Lee
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II. \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; Welcome and Introductions
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(Note: Per the State OIP\, a quorum of members mus t be visible throughout the public portion of the meeting\, but so long as that requirement is met\, Oahu Workforce Development Board (OWDB) mem bers are allowed to attend board meetings on audio only. Their votes wil l still count\, and their attendance will also count toward quorum. Howe ver\, board members must state their names clearly during introductions and before all of their comments during the meeting.)
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III. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; Publi c Testimony relating to Agenda Items
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IV. \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; Approval of April 27\, 2026 Meeting Minutes
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V . \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; Proposed Bylaw Amendment a nd previous amendment revisit
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a.&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; b.&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; Rev isit Article III\, Section 2(D)\; Amend to read\, &ldquo\;Local Board me mbers and their designees are also required to complete City Ordinance m andated trainings including Ethics\, Prevention of Sexual Harassment (Po SH)\, and Anti-Bias &\; Inclusion each biennium. &hellip\;&rdquo\;
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c. \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; Revisit Article III\, Sectio n 8\; Addition of item C to read\, &ldquo\;The Executive Director shall be appointed by the Local Board.&rdquo\;
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VI.&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; Executive Director& rsquo\;s Report&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\ ;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\ ;&hellip\;&hellip\;Harrison Kuranishi\, Executive Director\, Oahu Workfo rce Development Board
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a. \; \; \; \; \; \; Status of conditional exte nsion of the current service provider.
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b. \; \; \; \; \; Status of contracting process.
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c. \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; Extension's contract management and complia nce plan.
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d. \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; Board updates.
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VII. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Update on Monitoring Findings and Responses
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a. \; \; \; \; \; \; Status update of OWDB Mon itoring findings and responses to State Monitoring.
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VIII. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; United States Department of Labor (USDOL) Monito ring
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a. \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; USDOL Employment and Training Administration will be conducting desk monitoring the week of J uly 20^th and in-person monitoring during the week of July 27th.
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IX. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; L ocal Plan Revision
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The Wor kforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) OWDB Local Plan must be rev ised as the State Plan has been revised and accepted.
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X. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; Reports related to WIOA
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a.&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; Title I and partner reports delivered by the One Stop Operator.
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XI. \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; OWDB Standing Committee Reports on Activities
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a. \; \; \; \; \; \; Special Projects
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b. \; \; \; \; \; Sector Strategies and Career Pathways
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c. \; \; \; \; \; \; Performance Measures and Accountability\n
d. \; \; \; \; \; Employer Engagement
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XII. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; State Mandated Partner Updates
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a. \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; Institute for Higher Education\ , UH System..&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;& hellip\;&hellip\;&hellip\;Dr. Lui Hokoana\, Interim Vice President for C ommunity Colleges\, University of Hawaii Community College System
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XIII . \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; Announceme nts
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a. \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; The next OWDB Full Boa rd meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 22\, 2026 from 8:00 am t o 9:30 am\, location to be determined.
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XIV. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; Adjournment
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