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Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Council for Equitable Youth Justice Meeting Minutes
The Council discussed several key agenda items, including updates on federal grant awards and compliance monitoring. The annual meeting portion included the approval of bylaw amendments regarding leadership succession and annual reporting requirements, followed by the election of council officers. Fiscal matters were addressed, including travel authorizations for conference attendance and grant application updates. The Council reviewed priorities for the High End System of Care, engaged in updates regarding the CRG study and Mathematica contract, and received reports from various committees concerning governance, data sharing, youth services, and efforts to address ethnic and racial disparities.
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Council for Equitable Youth Justice Draft Meeting Minutes
The council discussed updates including the Goddard College event, legislative revisions to the youthful offender program, and Vermont's acceptance into the Family Case Engagement Planning Cohort. The meeting included votes on approval of previous minutes, the Mathematic amendment scope of work, and the establishment of a new Leadership Pipeline Model. Additionally, the council reviewed the July meeting schedule, the upcoming retreat, the officer nomination process, and a council survey. Committee reports were provided for Governance, Youth Services, System Improvement, and Ethnic & Racial Disparities.
May 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Ceyj Minutes
The meeting included legislative updates regarding youthful offender proceedings and a report on the Family Engaged Case Planning Project selection process. Council business involved planning the Annual Planning Retreat and granting retroactive approval for a Pass-Through Waiver Request for the FY25 Title II Formula Grant Program. A survey regarding CEYJ feedback was discussed. The council also deliberated on extending a contract with Mathematica for additional workshops and technical assistance focused on racial equity and roadmap development. Committee reports covered systems improvement efforts related to diversion, the youth committee's governance and survey work, and the governance committee's progress on succession planning.
Feb 18, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Council for Equitable Youth Justice Meeting Summary
The council discussed the High End System of Care initiative, including upcoming facility visits and meetings with justice system stakeholders. Legislative concerns were addressed regarding H 721 and H 642, specifically focusing on Youthful Offender status, recidivism, and due process. Compliance issues related to FFY 2025 Sight and Sound Violations in adult facilities were reviewed, alongside committee reports covering governance, recruitment, youth services contracts, and system improvements. Additionally, a presentation on an advancing racial equity roadmap was delivered.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
