SCOTT FAMILY NET STEERING COMMITTEE MINUTES

November 8, 2004

8:15-9:30 am

Government Center Room 221

Present:

Frankie Poplau*, New Prague Schools

Jeff Theis*, CSEC

Jennifer Deschaine, Human Services

Jerry Hennen, Commissioner

Jon McBroom*, Shakopee Schools

Judi Moonen*, CAP Agency

Kelly Smith*, Belle Plaine Schools

Larry Kauzlarich*, Jordan Schools

Nancy Dickinson*, Human Services

Sharon Diedrich, CAC, Advisor

Terry Raddatz, Mental Health Center

Therese McCoy*, Court Services

Tim Walsh*, Human Services

Tom Lisec*, Burns/Sav/Eagan Schools

Tom Westerhaus*, Prior Lake/Savage Schls

Wanda Houska, SFN Executive Assistant

Absent:

Bill Jaffa*, Scott County HRA

Jim Hinck, CSEC

Judi Brumfield*, Human Services

Ken Jaus, Scott County Resource Council

Lezlie Prettyman Olson*, MRVSEC

Susan McNellis, County Attorney

* denotes voting member

Approval of Meeting Minutes

Motion by Tom L., seconded by Terry, to approve the October 2004 Steering Committee meeting minutes* as distributed. Motion carried.

Budget Resolution

Motion by Jon, seconded by Terry, to approve the July-September 2004 Budget Resolution* as presented. Motion carried.

Advisor Update

A meeting for Resource Coordinators focusing on the understanding of Somali culture and customs was held November 3. The presenter, Rashid Ahmed, is a Family Support Worker at Burnsville High School. Forty staff members from partner agencies were present and many have shared positive feedback on the presenter and the discussion.

Grant Application Subcommittee

The responsibilities of the appointed Grant Application Subcommittee members were discussed. It was determined that the Advisor Team will serve as the starting point for applications. Once an application is completed, the full Steering board will have an opportunity to review it prior to submission. This will usually be done via email due to time limitations. The Steering Committee will give approval for final grant acceptance.

Scott County’s Vision of Service

Tim Walsh presented some of the planning ideas Scott County has been working on as part of their restructuring. He also distributed rough draft materials* for review and discussion. Presentation comments included:

• What does 21^st Century government look like?
• There is a need to utilize community leadership.
• Resources need to be leveraged so that the full burden of providing services does not fall on government.
• Jennifer Deschaine will assume a primary role in early intervention and prevention services.
• The directive from the state is for service providers to coordinate a “one-door” seamless service delivery system available to all citizens.
• The model in Carver County has strengths that could be replicated in Scott County.
• There will be a focus on putting funding toward indicators that the community cannot handle on it’s own.

Additional comments from committee members included:

• A lot of the language presented is the same as what founded SFN.
• City governments should be involved.
• Carver County is a collaborative primarily for special education and may not be holistic enough. Often learners at risk fall through the cracks.
• Consumers need to be at the table with professionals.
• Wraparound is the model that puts it all together. Staff may see it as extra work, but it is a time investment.
• Scott County spends $40 per county resident on human services.
• Approximately eight years ago, intervention systems in Belle Plaine Schools were documented and gaps became apparent. This type of tool could be utilized again.
• The County is looking to create systems and an organizational structure that frees everyone (providers) up to do what they do well.
• There needs to be a connecting link between schools and the County. Principals and social workers need to be involved.
• Priority services need to be determined due to limited resources.

Tim will provide an update on the restructuring process in January.

MN Student Survey Presentation

Jennifer shared the Twin Cities Metro Planners Health Indicators*. The information is broken down by category and by metro county/area. Several sources were used in the collection of this data, however the reporting parameters were not indicated. The information is only to be used as a tool to identify the need for further research in particular areas.

Closing

The current meeting room is no longer available during our regularly scheduled meeting time. As of January 10, 2005 we will be meeting in the County Board Room (on the same floor, just down the hall). If this room proves to be insufficient, an alternative meeting location will be arranged. There will be NO December meeting.

Motion by Therese, seconded by Sharon, to adjourn. Motion carried.

*Contact Wanda to receive a copy of these documents