<p> North Texas Regional P—16 Council Executive Committee Retreat Minutes</p><p>August 12, 2010 9:30am – 12:30pm University of North Texas Dallas, Room 301G</p><p>Present: Barbara Bush; Cynthia Fisher Miller; Jesse Jones; Jean Keller; Barbara Lerner; Don Perry; Brenda Kihl; and Francine Holland</p><p>Agenda:</p><p>1. Finalize the Organizational Members of the Council</p><p>After extensive discussion a comprehensive listing of representatives from Educational Service Centers (ESC) 10 and XI were identified. </p><p>A. Educational Service Centers 1. 10 2. 11</p><p>B. Independent School Districts (Consider those working closely with colleges and universities) 1. Large urban school districts from Region X and XI (2 – Dallas and Ft. Worth) 2. Mid-size school districts from Region X and XI (6 – distributed among the community college service areas) 3. Small school districts from Region X and XI (4 distributed among the community college service areas)</p><p>C. Community College Districts and Consortium 1. Collin 2. Dallas 3. North Texas Central 4. Tarrant 5. North Texas Community College Consortium</p><p>D. Public Universities 1. Texas Woman’s University 2. University of North Texas 3. University of Texas North at Dallas 4. University of Texas – Dallas 5. Texas A & M Commerce 6. UNT Health Science Center 7. UT Southwest Medical University 8. Tarleton State University 9. University of Texas - Arlington E. Private Universities 1. Southern Methodist University 2. Dallas Baptist University 3. Texas Christian University 4. Northwood University 5. Texas Wesleyan</p><p>F. Area P-16 Councils 1. University of Texas – Arlington 2. Cross Roads – Dallas ISD 3. Western Metroplex Regional Council – Weatherford College 4. New Councils in the region</p><p>G. Chambers of Commerce 1. Large urban chambers from Region X and XI (2 – Dallas and Ft. Worth) 2. Mid-size chambers from Region X and XI (4 – distributed among the community college service areas representing minority chambers) 3. Small chambers from Region X and XI (2 distributed among the community college service areas)</p><p>H. Four workforce clusters 1. 2 representing region 10 2. 2 representing region XI</p><p>I. Non-Profits Interested in Education 1. LULAC National Education Service Center 2. United Way of Dallas 3. United Way of Fort Worth 4. InterLink North Central Texas 5. Local Programs Promoting a College Readiness and College-going Cultures</p><p>J. North Texas College Readiness Special Advisor Representative 1. Regional Representative – Dr. Barbara Lerner</p><p>K. Governmental Agencies 1. Council of Governments</p><p>L. Division of Rehabilitation Services</p><p>2. Finalize the Invitation Letter</p><p>Letter was reviewed, edited, and finalized. </p><p>3. Finalize the Letter to Current Members</p><p>Letter was reviewed, edited, and finalized.</p><p>4. Appoint Chair and Co-Chairs of Council Four (4) Work Groups</p><p>A. Communications and Networking - Brenda Kihl & Cynthia Fisher Miller B. Professional Development – Barbara Lerner & Jesse Jones C. Funding and Sustainability - Mary Harris, Don Perry, & Ray de los Santos D. Research, Assessment, and Accountability – Barbara Bush & Francine Holland 5. Approval of Council’s Vision, Mission, and Program of Work</p><p>Approved by full consensus of executive committee members with input from the Council members</p><p>6. Dates and Locations of Meetings</p><p>A. Executive Committee Meetings 1. November 11, 2010 – ESC XI - Host: Francine Holland 2. January 13, 2011 – TWU – Host: Barbara Lerner 3. March 21, 2011 – ESC XI – Host: Francine Holland</p><p>B. Council Meetings 1. September 16, 2010 – UNT Dallas – Host: Jean Keller 2. December 2, 2010 – ESC XI – Host: Francine Holland 3. February 17, 2011 - TWU – Host: Barbara Lerner 4. May 5, 2011 – ESC XI – Host: Francine Holland</p><p>7. Adjourned</p>