CAEP Desert Regional Consortium Meeting Agenda
May 5, 2026
Location: RCOE – Room A-33
47-336 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201
Time: 8:30 A.M.
Desert Regional Consortium Members:
Kimberly S. Dozier, COD
Jereme Weischedel, CVUSD – Vice-Chair
Alpercy Bennett, Jr., DSUSD
Karen Dimick, PSUSD
Victor Gomez, RCOE –Chair
Guillermo E. Mendoza – Consortium Director
Absent:
Open Session
Call to Order: Roll Call – Time and Date:
Establishment of a Quorum:
Board Meeting Agenda: Pursuant to the Desert Regional Consortium Governance Plan, the consortium member’s relative voting power will be one vote for each member. A quorum is three members present. A majority of the quorum is necessary for approval of decisions. Votes will be voiced by stating yes or no. Abstentions will be noted. Votes will be recorded in the minutes, including the names of the members making and seconding the motion.
Approval/Addition to Agenda:
Motion: Second:
Vote:
There will be an allotment of time (up to 3 minutes per person) given to members of the public for comment. Additional time will be given to the voting members to consider public comments. After discussion, the executive voting committee will vote or agree to pull the item for a second reading if members feel more time is necessary.
Public Comments:
Agenda Items
- Approve Agenda Minutes from April 7, 2026.
Motion: Second:
Vote:
- Review Quarter 3 NOVA Carryover Compliance – Guillermo Mendoza
- DRC Annual Plan – Guillermo Mendoza
- RCOE Jail Programs – Victor Gomez
- Informational Only:
2025-26 Quarter 3 Member Expenditure Report due in NOVA – June 1
RCOE Graduation – Omni Hotel Palm Desert – June 17 – 11:00 A.M.
Coachella Valley Adult School Graduation – Fantasy Springs – June 17 – 7:00 P.M.
End Quarter 4 – June 30
Quarter 4 Student Data due in TOPSPro – July 15
DRC Annual Plan due in NOVA – August 15
Annual Director’s Summit – Santa Clara Convention Center – October 27
CAEP Summit – Santa Clara Convention Center – October 28-30
- Member Roundtable Updates.
Next Meeting: June 9, 2026, RCOE– Room A-33, 47-336 Oasis Street, Indio, CA
ADJOURNMENT –
CAEP Desert Regional Consortium Meeting Agenda Minutes
May 5, 2026
Location: RCOE – Room A-33
47-336 Oasis Street, Indio, CA 92201
Time: 8:30 A.M.
Desert Regional Consortium Members:
Kimberly S. Dozier, COD
Jereme Weischedel, CVUSD – Vice-Chair
Alpercy Bennett, Jr., DSUSD
Karen Dimick, PSUSD
Victor Gomez, RCOE –Chair
Guillermo E. Mendoza – Consortium Director
Absent:
Open Session
Call to Order: Roll Call – Time and Date: By Victor Gomez, May 5, 2026 at 8:31 a.m.
Establishment of a Quorum: Yes. A. Bennett, K. Dozier, J. Weischedel, K. Dimick, V. Gomez
Board Meeting Agenda: Pursuant to the Desert Regional Consortium Governance Plan, the consortium member’s relative voting power will be one vote for each member. A quorum is three members present. A majority of the quorum is necessary for approval of decisions. Votes will be voiced by stating yes or no. Abstentions will be noted. Votes will be recorded in the minutes, including the names of the members making and seconding the motion.
Approval/Addition to Agenda: Addition of Item 5. MOU Process by G. Mendoza
Motion: J. Weischedel Second: A. Bennett
Vote: Yes, Unanimous. A. Bennett, K. Dozier, J. Weischedel, K. Dimick, V. Gomez
There will be an allotment of time (up to 3 minutes per person) given to members of the public for comment. Additional time will be given to the voting members to consider public comments. After discussion, the executive voting committee will vote or agree to pull the item for a second reading if members feel more time is necessary.
Public Comments: None.
Agenda Items
- Approve Agenda Minutes from April 7, 2026.
Motion: J. Weischedel Second: A, Bennett
Vote: Yes, Unanimous. A. Bennett, K. Dozier, J. Weischedel, K. Dimick, V. Gomez
- Review Quarter 3 NOVA Carryover Compliance – Guillermo Mendoza
A monthly review of current expenditures by members emphasizing a 40% threshold for the end of the 3rd Quarter.
- DRC Annual Plan – Guillermo Mendoza
The DRC Annual Plan Draft was presented for review to all members for changes and/or edits for approval at the June 9th DRC meeting. Changes or edits are to be submitted to Mr. Mendoza.
- RCOE Jail Programs – Victor Gomez
Mr. Victor Gomez presented a current overview of programs being provided at RCOE jail programs.
- MOU Process – Guillermo Mendoza
As per the DRC Governance Plan all MOUs should be ready to go for approval to Boards of Trustees by July 1, 2026.
- Informational Only:
2025-26 Quarter 3 Member Expenditure Report due in NOVA – June 1
RCOE Graduation – Omni Hotel Palm Desert – June 17 – 11:00 A.M.
Coachella Valley Adult School Graduation – Fantasy Springs – June 17 – 7:00 P.M.
End Quarter 4 – June 30
Quarter 4 Student Data due in TOPSPro – July 15
DRC Annual Plan due in NOVA – August 15
Annual Director’s Summit – Santa Clara Convention Center – October 27
CAEP Summit – Santa Clara Convention Center – October 28-30
- Member Roundtable Updates.
- Motion to Adjourn
Motion: J. Weischedel Second: A. Bennett
Vote: Yes. Unanimous. A. Bennett, K. Dozier, J. Weischedel, K. Dimick, V. Gomez
Next Meeting: June 9, 2026, RCOE– Room A-33, 47-336 Oasis Street, Indio, CA
ADJOURNMENT – By Victor Gomez, May 5, 2026 at 9:49 a.m.