JULY 15, 2014 GRAND JUNCTION CONVENTION CENTER - CACTE CONFERENCE MINUTES
CACTA Members and conference attendees in attendance:
Renee Kuharski (Colorado Mountain College), Steve Alkire, Ed Rice (Montezuma-Cortez), Sarah
Heath(Jeffco), Mimi Leonard (Littleton), Janet Renden (BTEC - Adams 12), Michael Mascarenas (Adams
14), Judy Morr (Denver), Nancy Mitchell (Otero Junior College), Lynette Bates (Trinidad State), Scott
Stump (CCCS), Jay Moore (Cherry Creek), Tony Bowling (Delta-Montrose), Delia Lechtenberg (Pueblo
Community College), Mary Stecklein (CTE Consultant), Valerie Dodrill-Killen (Aurora), Teina McConnell
(Pickens Tech), Rebecca Morlan (La Junta/East Otero), Dane Gallaher (Dolores), Kristin Pegg (Douglas
County Schools), Scott Springer (Denver), Joan Root (SD 27j – Brighton), Fran Groff-Gonzales (Adams 50),
Lori Haack (West Grand High School), Paul Francisco (Greeley 6 Schools), Steve Moos (Steamboat
Springs), Lorrie Toni (CCCS)
1 CALL TO ORDER –Steve brought the meeting to order at 11:30 am. Introductions were made.
11. APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Judy
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Minutes were approved by Sarah Heath, seconded by Michael
Mascarenas
IV.
REPORT OF THE SECRETARY – Mimi Leonard
Minutes were distributed from Business Meeting at CACTA last February and the Business
Meetings from CACTE last July.
V.
REPORT OF THE TREASURER – Ed Rice
Checking account balance - $3993.49; Savings account balance - $23,697.20; CD balance $10084.14
VI.
REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES
Audit/Budget – Ed Rice - all has been approved.
Awards/Archives – Mimi Leonard
Please let Mimi Leonard or Sarah Heath know of any retirees or members that you wish to nominate as
Friends of CACTA. These awards will be at the CACTA Mid-Winter in February 2015.
Communications – Melissa Johnson is stepping down. Janet Renden will be taking over as the
Communications chair.
Constitution Bylaws/Resolutions – Rebecca Morlan
Rebecca had nothing new to report but some minor changes to the bylaws were recommended by
Renee and are posted on the CACTA website.
Hotel Logistics - Teina McConnell
CACTA Mid-Winter will be at the Antlers for the next two years.
Legislative – Mimi Leonard

Stacey Lestina. CACTE and CACTA’s lobbyist will be at the conference on Thursday morning for a
Legislative Update. Stacey does a wonderful job for the organization and thanks to her help; CTE
has made great headway in Colorado!

The House has passed the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the long overdue
reauthorization of the Workforce Investment Act by and overwhelming vote! It was approved by
the Senate in late June and the bill is now on its way to the White House for the President’s
signature.

Also on the national level, Senators announce upcoming CTE Legislation. A new CTE bill,
Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce Act will be introduced soon. The legislation builds on the
effectiveness of the programs of study model by including a more rigorous definition requiring
alignment with state-identified standards, progression in content specificity, multiple entry and
exit points for students and the culmination in the attainment of an industry-recognized
credential.
Membership - Janet Renden – Membership is at 133 members. We need to have an accurate
membership list.
Program of Work – Mimi and Renee will draft a Program of Work and send it out to the membership.
Social/Exhibits – Janet Renden, Joan Root: It is combined effort! Thanks to Joan for organizing the Wine
Tour at the CACTE conference.
VII.
REPORT OF LIAISONS
AVS–Brad Vickers (not in attendance - no report given)
CCCS – Scott Stump (the following report was given during an earlier session)

HLC Guidance about Concurrent Enrollment – Faculty Roles and Qualifications

Colorado is behind on Technical Skill Attainment

SB1165 – Manufacturing Pathway Champ Grant

Building Energy Component within Agriculture

UCCS to offer professional development for Business teachers to get the courses they need to
teach a class for concurrent enrollment.

STEM – identifying skill sets and economic drivers rather than curriculum

Statewide comparison by CIP code – funded by programs of study

Health – working on standardized curriculum.
Community College –Lynette Bates – no report given
CSU – Dawn Mallette (not in attendance - no report given)
Secondary Education – Steve Moos – New testing creating demand for computers, Educator
Effectiveness, School Finance Act
CACTA Task Force – Renee, Mimi – we will send out a survey to the membership to get ideas for a theme
and topics for the CACTA mid-winter in February.
CACTE Board – Darrell Green- -Darrell said that being on the Western Slope has been positive. 276
Registrations. Many new attendees. 2015 – Loveland Embassy; 2016 – Steamboat Sheraton
Web Liaison – Judy Morr - Judy talked about the CACTA website and what it includes.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
No old business at this time!
V111. NEW BUSINESS

CACTA Mid-Winter Conference – Feb. 3-6: Possible Themes – Tackling the Colorado Paradox –
Utilizing Business/Industry and Rejuvenating Advisory Committees and Postsecondary
Workforce Readiness – at the National level. Other theme ideas? Please let Mimi know.

Topic ideas:
o
CACTA Leadership ideas on funding for testing, etc. How to meet the legislative
requirement
o
CE/Program Approval discussion
o
Suggestion to use Advisory Members as vendors
NEXT MEETING - dates will be sent out regarding the board and Taskforce meetings.
Moved to adjourn by Mimi and seconded by Fran Groff-Gonzales. Meeting was adjourned at 12:05 pm.
Installation of Officers: The CACTA officers for the 2014-15 year were sworn in by Darrell Green.
Past President – Steve Alkire
President - Renee Kuharski
President Elect – Mimi Leonard
Secretary – Kristin Pegg
Treasurer – Ed Rice