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JUNE 14th MINUTES – Data Committee Meeting

AUDIENCE

Members of the State Task Force Data Committee and staff. Public is welcome to attend.

DATE & TIME

June 14th, 2018

2:30 PM

LOCATION

Conference Call: (888) 330-9549
Access Code: 230540#

AGENDA

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Review of previous meeting minutes/edit and approval
  4. Discuss May 14 Granite City hearing
  5. Discuss May 14 Press Conference for UIC Great Cities Institute report and press
  6. Discuss categories of services we are working on in terms of data
    1. Jobless
    2. Jobless and out of school
    3. Jobless, out of school, and no diploma
    4. Homelessness
    5. Addiction, including opiates, fentanyl, etc.
    6. Jailing/prison
    7. Dropout and chronic truancy numbers and rates (see attached spreadsheet we developed)
    8. Other
  7. Upcoming Task Force Hearings
    1. Confirmed: June 25 – South Suburbs (Chicago) – see attached leaflet.
    2. Tentative: July 19 – Peoria
    3. Confirmed: August 7 – Mt. Vernon – see attached leaflet.
  8. Other
  9. Adjournment

MINUTES

  • On conference call: Jack Wuest, Kenneth Martin Ocasio, Molly Uhe, Gretchen Lohman 
  • NOT on conference call:  Caitlyn Barnes, Quiwana Bell, Reyahd Kazmi)

     

  1. We switched the conference call number because there were issues with the other one. 605-472-5720, enter code: 795221#
  2. Call to Order – Jack calls the meeting to order; Kenny seconds. All in favor.
  3. Roll Call – Jack, Molly, Kenny, Grace.
  4. Review of May 3 meeting minutes/edit and approval
    1. Motion to approve the minutes – Jack makes the motion to approve the minutes; Kenny seconds the motion. All in favor.
  5. Discuss May 14 Granite City hearing
    1. The hearing was well-attended, with 70 people. The biggest issue was
      transportation.
    2. Granite City HS is starting an adult high school in the fall.
    3. Solutions – more mentorships, better transportation system, receiving stipends.
    4. Block parties – employers could go into communities to meet with youth where they are. Look into more therapy and substance abuse services.
    5. More meetings between youth, workforce development programs, employers,organizations.
  6. Discuss May 14 Press Conference for UIC Great Cities Institute report and press
    1. Press conference covered by Chicago Tribune and other local media (radio, TV).
    2. UIC Great Cities Institute report – outlines the latest data for youth and young adults in the city, metro area, and western and southern rural areas (predominantly white). There are significant problems with opiates in all areas. Looked at manufacturing jobs – companies moved out to cheaper labor and left these areas in dire straits with not enough jobs. Public transportation is a big problem – there are no really good ways to get to work. This is not isolated just to Illinois – it is a problem across the country. There is interesting data from Western Europe that details similar issue of youth out of school and out of work.
    3. A few students spoke at the press conference.
    4. Danny Davis, Chuy Garcia in attendance. Dick Durbin was unable to make it, but he did visit West Town Academy later and met with students.
  7. Discuss categories of services we are working on in terms of data. We have a lot in terms of data already, combined with research from the Program, Policy and Finance Committee. If there is any other data that people have in terms of jailing and homelessness, please send it. In June, July, and August, we want to update on the follow areas of data to prepare for the report for the Task Force. If anyone sees interesting studies and data, please send it to the group.
    1. Jobless
    2. Jobless and out of school
    3. Jobless, out of school, and no diploma
    4. Homelessness – talk to Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. Ed Shurna, Rene Heybach. Kisha Bird with CLASP; contact at Budget Policy Priorities.
    5. Addiction, including opiates, fentanyl, etc.
    6. Jailing/prison
    7. Dropout and chronic truancy numbers and rates (see attached spreadsheet we developed)
    8. Other
  8. Upcoming Task Force Hearings
    1. Confirmed: June 25 – South Suburbs (Chicago). Working on a panel of elected officials and testimony from youth, businesses, and other agencies.
    2. Tentative: July 19 – Peoria
    3. Confirmed: August 7 – Mt. Vernon.
  9. Other
    1. Jack is talking to Anna Katter and Project Oz to schedule other hearings across the state.
    2. Jack talked to Andi Durbin about the Professional Development committee to compile more information.
    3. Gretchen will reach out to National Governors Association and National Council of State Legislatures for information.
    4. Jack will talk to people in business associations – IL Hispanic Chamber of
      Commerce, Immigrant Business Coalition, etc.
    5. Send everyone the NYEC report.
    6. Unemployment rate from 3.9 to 3.8 – Feb, March, April, May – more than 900,000 people left the labor market. When our economy is generating jobs and people are still leaving the labor market, a lot of it is tied to other issues. Workers 25 & older. Jack to send out monthly analysis.
    7. Next meeting: July 12, Thursday, 11AM
  10. Adjournment
    1. Kenny makes motion to adjourn.
    2. Jack seconds.
    3. All in favor.