October 6, 2021 Executive Committee Meeting

Audience

Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission Executive Committee Members and Staff. The public is welcome to attend.

Date/Time

October 6, 2021 10:30am to 12:00pm

Location

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Agenda

  1. Welcome and Roll Call
  2. Approval of July 7, 2021 Executive Meeting Minutes
  3. Financial and Administration Updates
    1. Action Item: Grantee Budget Revision
  4. IJJC Committee Discussion
  5. Committee Report Out
    1. Youth Engagement
    2. Racial and Ethnic Disparities
    3. Planning & Grants
    4. Compliance
  6. October Full Commission Agenda Setting Discussion
  7. Public Comment
  8. Adjourn

Minutes

  1. Welcome and Roll Call
    Chairman Rick Velasquez called the meeting to order at 10:41am and prompted the committee to begin roll call.
    Roll Call: Era Laudermilk, Michelle Mbekeani, Tamela Meehan, Briana Payton, Rick Velasquez
    Staff: Katy Culleeny, Maribel Gonzalez, Andrea Hall, Esther Kaplan
  2. Approval of July 7, 2021, Executive Meeting Minutes
    The committee did not take action on this item.
  3. Financial and Administration Updates
    1. Action Item: Grantee Budget Revision
      Chairman Velasquez explained that if this committee approves the budget amendment, this amendment will be ratified at the next full commission meeting, as discussed during the June Commission meeting. Andrea Hall presented the budget revision request from ICOY. ICOY requests an increase from $250,000 to $345,000. $49,000 would be allocated to personnel and allow for a full-time staff person. The remaining funds would be allocated to a subcontract with Adler for the Youth Advisory Board. Rick Velasquez explained that at the end of this fiscal year, June 2022, Adler's subcontract will end, and the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) contract will no longer be subcontracted through ICOY and instead be its own grant through Department of Human services.
      In response to a question from Era Laudermilk regarding whether it was guaranteed that the budget amendment would be approved, Rick Velasquez shared that a verbal agreement was made with executive leadership at ICOY.
      Motion: Rick Velasquez called for a motion to approve the budget revision. Briana Payton moved approval, seconded by Era Laudermilk. No opposition. No abstentions. Motion carried.
  4. IJJC Committees Discussion
    This item was not discussed.
  5. Committee Report Out
    1. Youth Engagement
      Rick Velasquez invited co-chair Tamela Meehan to provide an update on the Youth Advisory Board (YAB).
      Applications for the Youth Advisory Board (YAB) have been sent out and the information sessions are underway. Conversations with the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) have involved how the meetings will function and who will be involved in the process. Rick Velasquez advised that the relationship with IDJJ be formalized. Briana Payton shared updates on the application process for the Youth Engagement (YE) board.
    2. Racial and Ethnic Disparities
      Rick Velasquez invited co-chair Era Laudermilk to provide an update.
      Era Laudermilk shared that she will be stepping down from the role of co-chair due to accepting a new role. Committee members thank Era Laudermilk for her leadership and time. Commission members will begin the process of securing a new co-chair.
      In response to a question from Rick Velasquez regarding ICJIA and CPRD, Andrea Hall shared that CCAS is assisting with data. The topic of data will be revisited at the next committee meeting so the priorities and goals can be solidified.
    3. Planning & Grants
      This item was not discussed as Lisa Jacobs was not present.
    4. Compliance
      Rick Velasquez invited Andrea Hall to provide an update.
      The creation of a compliance committee has begun, and the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) agreed to be involved. Participation will be limited to 7-10 individuals and permanent co-chairs will be identified. The committee is waiting on final determination from Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
  6. October Full Commission Agenda Setting Discussion
    Under Exec will ratify ICOY amendment. Rick Velasquez suggested tentatively setting aside money for the ILJOA conference.
  7. Public Comment
    There was no public comments.
  8. Adjourn
    Briana Payton moved to adjourn the meeting. Tamela Meehan seconded the motion. Motion carried.