Governor’s Workforce Development Board Career & Technical Education Committee Public Meeting April 2026

WorkSource Montgomery Wheaton American Job Center
11510 Georgia Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902, USA
April 29, 2026
2:00-4:00 PM
Public livestream: Zoom Registration Link

AGENDA

1. WELCOME + PURPOSE

   Ground the meeting in our mission, vision, and values; our responsibilities; and our purpose for today.

   Myra Norton, Chair, GWDB CTE Committee

2. ROLL CALL + CONSENT AGENDA
   • Motions to approve today’s agenda and January 22, 2026, Meeting Minutes

   Myra Norton, Chair, GWDB CTE Committee
   Rachael Stephens Parker, Executive Director, GWDB

3. REVIEW JOINT VISION IMPLEMENTATION PLAN DRAFT
   • Overview + discussion of Plan.

   Myra Norton, Chair, GWDB CTE Committee
   Rachael Stephens Parker, Executive Director, GWDB
   Shamara P. Bownes, Senior Director, GWDB CTE Committee

4. LEGISLATIVE SESSION + EXPERT REVIEW TEAM VISITS UPDATE
   • Review + discuss impact of legislation passed in 2026 MGA Session.
   • Review + discuss changes to Expert Review Team (ERT) Visit structure and plans for upcoming school years.

   Rachael Stephens Parker, Executive Director, GWDB
   Shamara P. Bownes, Senior Director, GWDB CTE Committee

5. PERKINS RESERVE GRANT AWARDEES SPOTLIGHT
   • Highlight initiatives and projects funded via Perkins Reserve Grant.
   • TBD Review Perkins Reserve Grant process for SY26-27

   Shamara P. Bownes, Senior Director, GWDB CTE Committee
   Dr. Genevieve Floyd, Department of College and Career Readiness, Montgomery County Public Schools (Perkins Reserve Grant Awardee)

6. ADJOURN
   • Motion to Adjourn

   Myra Norton, Chair, CTE Committee