Stakeholder Consultation. Stakeholder involvement is valued and a strength of the Arkansas planning effort. Public and private stakeholders are participating through various activities facilitated by HBEPD staff and contractors. Key activities/stakeholder involvement strategies are listed below: Stakeholder Group Consultation Strategy Steering Committee - 2011 Begun in May 2011, a 21-member Steering Committee appointed by the Insurance Commissioner met for two hours bi-weekly to coordinate planning efforts and make recommendations to the Commissioner, legislators and Governor about development of a State-run Exchange. Local and First Data Consultants assumed facilitation duties for the Steering Committee. Meeting summaries can be found on the Exchange Planning website at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/Steering.html. Comprised of two liaisons to each of six workgroups, two representatives of the major contractors (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences [UAMS] and First Data), Governor’s Office, Arkansas Center for Health Improvement (home of AR Surgeon General), AR Department of Human Services (DHS) Director, and two legislators (one Democrat; one Republican), the Steering Committee met until November 15, 2011 when it recommended that efforts to plan a State-run Exchange cease. Steering Committee - 2012 Commissioner Xxxxxxxx appointed a new Steering Committee in March to make recommendations relative to FFE Partnership development in Arkansas. Diverse committee members include representatives from government (Executive agency leaders, Governor’s office, Legislature), private industry (health insurance and health care), and consumer advocacy groups (individual and small business). An orientation was held in April and the Steering Committee meets monthly to discuss planning/implementation issues, manage collaboration among the FFE planning efforts, provide active and visible leadership, approve or disapprove recommendations from the Plan Management or Consumer Assistance Advisory Committees to forward to the Commissioner, and xxxxxx support for FFE implementation and sustainability. First Data serves a facilitation role. Meetings are open and Interactive Video is used for distant participation. Monthly progress reports and meeting summaries can be found at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/. Six Workgroups 2011 Six workgroups each met monthly in 2011: Community Leaders, Consumers, Information Technology, Outreach/ Education/ Enrollment, Providers, and State Agencies. These groups chartered in Apr...
Stakeholder Consultation. A key element of the work of the project included consultation with stakeholders. This was achieved through the use of an internet consultation and through meetings.
Stakeholder Consultation. Developing a strong relationship with stakeholders is a vital component of a successful exchange. We have been building communications with stakeholders throughout the planning process, and we will continue to do so as we are moving into the development and design phase of the exchange. Washington State understands the critical nature of building an exchange that focuses on the needs of individuals and small businesses, as well as creating an environment that is desirable for insurance carriers, providers and brokers. We are proposing using establishment grant funding to continue to build a structure that welcomes the feedback of various stakeholders. Continued Meetings with Stakeholders: The state has been meeting with various stakeholders since last fall, including holding several one-on-one meetings with insurance carriers, hospital groups, doctor groups, employers, consumer advocates, brokers, veterans groups, Tribes, and others. We will continue to meet with these groups as part of our planning and design processes. We use a series of questions to facilitate the discussions, some of which are targeted at specific groups, while others are broader inquiries on exchange functions. We have found the meetings to be useful and informative to understand the opinions and biggest concerns for stakeholders. We are proposing to hold another round of these meetings after the state’s legislation is passed to discuss the next steps represented by the new exchange law, as well as the approach this grant is taking. The stakeholders have already helped to inform this application and our proposed application. We would like to continue to use their feedback to help us going forward. Tribal Interactions: Washington State has a strong relationship with the 29 federally-recognized Tribes in the state. We are proposing to maintain this strong relationship going forward with the development of the exchange, primarily through the American Indian Health Commission (AIHC), a Washington State organization that represents the 29 Tribes on health issues. We will contract with AIHC to prepare an impact analysis on the effects of the exchange on the Tribes, their health care systems, and participation in the exchange. This will provide the Tribes with a comprehensive view of the interaction between the exchange and American Indians. It gives the state the ability to define the actions that will need to take place to ensure the Tribes have easy access to the exchange. Washington Stat...
Stakeholder Consultation. Section 1311(d)(6) of the Affordable Care Act requires that each Exchange consult with a variety of key stakeholders in the planning, establishment and ongoing operation of Exchanges. For example, Stakeholder input should be considered in the development of legislative options and drafts of enabling legislation, Exchange design and approach, and Exchange operational issues, among numerous other topics, including coordination with State health information exchanges. Successful Exchanges will undertake multi-faceted outreach to inform the public of their services and coverage options and will work closely with a variety of stakeholders including, but not limited to advocates for consumers, patients, employees, unemployed individuals, self employed individuals, and other consumers likely to be Exchange enrollees as well as consumers likely to be eligible for premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions, representatives of small businesses, health insurance issuers, State HIT Coordinators, State Medicaid offices, State human services agency, and health care providers. In the spirit of Executive Order 13175 the Secretary is anticipating requiring each State that has one or more federally recognized Tribe(s) located within its borders to provide documentation that it has (1) established a process of consultation with such Tribe(s) regarding the start up and ongoing operation of the Exchanges; (2) implemented that process; and (3) assurance that it will continue to conduct and document such Tribal consultations for Exchange matters. Further guidance will be provided on this and other Indian specific issues. States are encouraged to review and adapt to procedures for State Medicaid consultation. States have the option to subcontract with Tribes for activities related to their grant. Please clearly identify funding set aside for such consultation in the budget narrative.
Stakeholder Consultation. The Exchange Board is committed to transparency and accountability. As stated above, the Exchange structure, with a public Board subject to state open meeting laws has built in opportunities for stakeholder involvement. The Level I grant will enhance the state’s ability to provide regular forums, supported group meetings and planning sessions to enable more rigorous input from diverse stakeholders. During the period of the Level I grant California will implement the following strategies for stakeholder consultation: ▪ Planning groups organized by key issue and project during the development of the business and operational plan; ▪ Specifications in all Exchange scopes of work requiring contracting consultants to include and manage a stakeholder process on the specific issue or topic they are reviewing, including identifying the appropriate stakeholders for the topic in consultation with Exchange staff; ▪ Webinars, conference calls and other electronic and in-person means to solicit input from a wide and diverse set of stakeholders, including up to five Board meetings or other stakeholder meetings to be held outside of Sacramento with opportunities to receive input from the public and community stakeholders throughout the state; ▪ Regular one-on-one meetings between individual and organizational stakeholders, Board members and staff, consistent with public meeting laws, as issues arise; and ▪ Sensitivity throughout these activities to linguistic and cultural diversity among partners, stakeholders and potential Exchange enrollees. During the Level I grant, the Exchange will contract with consultants to assist and facilitate stakeholder meetings as issues arise and will also contract for consultants to develop and recommend to the Board specific strategies and approaches to maximize stakeholder input over the long-term operation of the Exchange. Consultation with federally recognized tribes The California Exchange will engage in consultation with federally recognized Indian tribes in a manner similar to the process adopted and approved by CMS in California’s Medicaid state plan. California’s Indian health care delivery system consists of a network of primary care clinics funded by the federal Indian Health Services to provide care to American Indians and other underserved populations identified in the clinic charter/mission. There are seven urban Indian health programs operated by non-profit Boards of Directors, and 31 tribally operated health programs, curren...
Stakeholder Consultation. The California Exchange retains a firm and unwavering commitment to robust stakeholder consultation and active engagement in all aspects of Exchange programs. Stakeholder consultation is built in to the Exchange planning and program processes in all core areas. During the period of the Level I grant (1.2), the California Exchange will employ all of the strategies implemented in Level I (1.1) including: ▪ Hosting public Board meetings subject to state open meeting laws and public comment opportunities; ▪ Posting all materials and background on issues before the Exchange on the public Exchange website, including public and stakeholder reports and comments received; ▪ Providing updates on Exchange activities and opportunities for stakeholder feedback and input via an email distribution list; ▪ Engaging in Tribal consultation; ▪ Hosting one-on-one and small group meetings with stakeholders, experts and state partner agencies; and ▪ Convening topic-specific statewide ad hoc meetings, webinars and local listening sessions. In addition, for the period of the Level I grant (1.2) the California Exchange will finalize and implement a comprehensive stakeholder consultation plan that includes several standing advisory committees to focus on discrete issue areas such as: health plan management, communications and outreach and the SHOP Exchange. During this grant period, the California Exchange will also initiate discussions with tribal organizations to develop and adopt a formal tribal consultation policy. FIGURE 5 COMPARISON OF FEDERAL CORE AREAS AND CALIFORNIA WORKING CORE AREAS FEDERAL GRANT CORE AREAS CALIFORNIA CORE AREAS*
Stakeholder Consultation. Prior to formulating the ARP XXXXX XXX Plan, the Tanana City School District conducted a survey of all stakeholders including all TCSD staff, community leadership including the city and tribal councils, the TCSD Regional School Board and all community and staff members. The survey was administered for a twenty-day period from June 16th through July 3, 2021 to ensure equitable and timely feedback concerning the prevention, preparation, and response to COVID-19 and its ramifications on the reopening of our schools. Secondly, an intentional effort was given to reach out individually to each of the village council leader and COVID-19 committee in the community. With some community members not having access to internet, in person meetings were provided. Due to the nature of the small size of Tanana, the community agreed with the plan for use of the funding and agreed upon the protocol and procedures developed for school closure and openings. The principal of the school has been directed to add the American Rescue Plan as an agenda item to their monthly meeting with the board members in absence of the superintendent. When asked to provide input regarding Tanana City School's use of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief (XXXXX) Fund and safe return to in-person instruction, the top priority was to begin and stay in school for in-person instruction, better internet, and extended learning opportunities. August 15th-19th 2022 the district conducted its in-service with all staff. The district contracts with a nurse who provided and update about COVID and the new CDC requirements. The update provided by the nurse was conducted in person and using the VTC equipment. All principals received a separate update regarding COVID mitigation procedures the week of August 8th, 2022 to be shared with all staff. August 31st, the board reviewed the COVID plan. The superintendent and other district administrators presented information regarding the feedback received from the community and staff members to the Regional School Board which was broad-casted district-wide. The Regional School Board held a discussion about how the ARP and Funds can be used to offset learning loss and how to best utilize the funding so that the students benefit educationally. TCSD plans sought additional input about the needs of the communities and how the district can best serve those needs as we reopened and stay in school. At the September board meeting, the ...
Stakeholder Consultation. 7. In carrying out its work the Environment Committee may consult or seek the advice of stakeholders and relevant experts in each Party and may decide to invite their attendance at the meetings of the Environment Committee.
Stakeholder Consultation. LEAs are required to engage in meaningful consultation with stakeholders, including students; families; school and district administrators and special education, administrators; teachers, principals, school leaders, other educators, school staff, and their unions; as well as any tribes or civil or disability rights organizations in the LEA, as well as groups that represent students with disabilities, ELs, children experiencing homelessness, children in xxxxxx care, migratory students, and those who are incarcerated. Describe in detail how the LEA consulted with these stakeholder groups regarding how the XXXXX II will be utilized. MLS district has and will continue to consult with our public through our open board meetings, with stakeholder groups (when possible to meet) and with PTC), student groups and teacher organizations. Part of our main focus has been internally this year due to CO VID constraints' but. one of our major focuses next year is the formalization of PLC groups and work with, our PTO groups, student organizations and community stakeholders. MLS cooperates with several districts in cooperative agreements for Special Educational services and also has a very close relationships with local school districts. Many of our smaller districts in this area meet regularly, visit each other and share resources (personnel and professional development). Our district also relies heavily on input from our MTSS and Cognia teams and the data that they regularly analyze.
Stakeholder Consultation. In the 2008-2009 school year, the District underwent an extensive process to develop a long-term strategic plan for both the educational and operational aspects of the School District. The educational plan focuses on what students, staff, parents and the community believe is most important in education. The operational plan focuses on creating efficiencies in order to make the necessary changes to improve student achievement, given the projected decline in enrolment and increased costs of operating. In the 2009-2010 school year, the District underwent further consultation, addressing each of the stakeholder groups in seven communities. The Board of Education is currently in the process of developing goals and setting a strategic direction for the District, both educationally and operationally. This plan takes the stakeholder consultation, operational efficiencies and budgetary constraints into consideration to determine sustainable, educationally sound plans for the next ten years. Our Responsibility for Student Learning and Development – Built on Partnerships •AXIS Family Resources •Big Brothers and Sisters •Boys and Girls Club •Canadian Mental Health Association •Child Development Centre •Communities That Care •Denisiqi Services Society •Early Childhood Networks/ Tables •Family Enrichment Centre •First Nations Education Council •Friendship Centre •Interdisciplinary Child and Youth Teams •Interior Health •Knucwentwecw Society •Ministry for Children and Family Development •PAC and SPC •Parents •RCMP •Social Planning Councils •Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx University •Three Corners Health •University of Northern BC •Women's Contact Centre Community Supports •Aboriginal Enhancement Plan •Career Programs Coordinator •Community Literacy Plan •CommunityLINK Programs •Comprehensive SChool Health •District Literacy Framework •District Teacher Leaders •Early Learning Initiatives •Professional Learning Communities •Reading Strategies •Student Support Services •This District Plan •Vulnerable Student Supports District Supports •Altnernate and Transition Programs •Building Resilient Learners Plan: A Comprehensive School Health Approach for sense of belonging and literacy goals •First Nations language, culture, liaison, classroom support •Learning Community, Reading Strategies, Learning Support and English as a Second Dialect/Language Teachers School Supports
