HIGHLIGHTS OF MINUTES
September 23, 2008
Sheraton Hotel, Madison, WI

President’s Report:
A copy of the cost analysis report regarding returning 17 year olds to the Juvenile Justice System was sent to the WJCIA president for review.

Department of Corrections Report – Michelle Buehl
Michelle provided handouts for the following topics: updated list of municipal ordinances for sex offender restrictions in municipalities, updated list of new employees, updated administrative memos, articles of interest, update on web-based intake worker training. Going well. Some concerns were raised about WJCIA role in planning for maintenance, costs, and updates.

Committee Reports
Conference Committee Everything appears to be ready for upcoming conference.
Conference Site Committee Conference site for 2009 is at Glacier Canyon Resort in Wisconsin Dells and 2010 is at Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells.
Newsletter Committee Looking for new articles for the upcoming edition of Prima Facie .
By-Laws Committee A brief discussion was held regarding who can be on the current WJCIA Board, active members vs. associate members.
Training Committee Training dates have been set. Trainings continue to go very well.
Recognition Committee Jerald Kappel from Portage County will be receiving the award.

Regional Meetings
Region 3 - Met August 15, 2008 at Northland Group Home. Next meeting is scheduled for October 29, 2008.
Region 4 – A speaker on Reactive Attachment Disorder scheduled for October 29, 2008.
Region 5 – Michelle Buel presented. Next meeting to be set.
Region 6 – A tour of the Rawhide Boys Ranch facility was completed. Reports were that it went very well and was helpful. Region 7 – Met and did a tour of the Waukesha County Detention Center. Next meeting is scheduled for November 2008 to review the Milwaukee County Wraparound Program.

Special Assignments
WARP – Barb has access to the newsletter for interested parties. The next meeting is scheduled for November 11, 2008 in Fond du Lac.
WCHSA – Met on August 8, 2008. Topics discussed included the Indian Child Welfare Act and new criteria for independent living skills funding. Discussion held regarding contact standards for the Interagency Agreement and courtesy supervision. Next meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2008.

Unfinished Business
The Board recognizes Board members who are leaving: Julie Dollahon, Randi Celusta, and Chris Pruitt.