Minutes of the May 27, 2010 Meeting
Conference Call
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Meeting called to order by Lorrie Walker at 1:08 PM EDT.
Members Attending: Amy Heinzen, Allan Buchanan, Diana Dias, Tim Murphy, Carole Guzzetta, Sherri Cannon, Barbara Birkenshaw, Lorrie Walker, Bob Wall, Tess Benham, Jennifer Huebner, Marilyn Bull, Norraine Wingfield, Lynn Ware, Carol Helminski, Kerry Chausmer, Tracey Hewitt, Wanda Vasquez
Members Not Present: Amy Edwards, Jeanne Johnson
Guest(s) Present: None
Welcome and Introductions:
Board Chair Lorrie Walker welcomed the board members.
Update: Certification
Kerry Chausmer reported. Certification program website updates include 1) removal of the auto-approval feature; 2) users will now be able to change their user ID to a user selected user name and 3) a change to allow batch seat check entry.
The board member articles continue to be a popular feature of CPS Express. Following board members volunteered for articles:
July — Bob Wall
August —Carole Guzzetta
September — Sherri Cannon
October — Diana Dias
November — Tracey Hewitt
December — Lynn Ware
Update: NHTSA
Carole Guzzetta reported.
- Operations Kids Next Generation is waiting on NHTSA publications number. It is scheduled for release this summer. Discussed placing it on www.cpsboard.org website for technician download.
- The Voluntary Fit program is in final stages of NHTSA approval process before publication in federal register for public comments. Voluntary Fit is a consumer information program that helps consumers identify what seats can be used with what vehicles.
Update: NHTSA Regions
Sherri Cannon reported.
- NHTSA making progress in updating the Child Safety Seat Inspection Station Locator section of the NHTSA website. It is scheduled to be completed by CPS Week.
- National CPS Week is scheduled for week of September 19–25, 2010. Seat Check Saturday will be September 25th. In June, NHTSA will post promotional resources for CPS week.
- NTSB press release urges parents to use approved child safety seats instead of holding children in their arms during air travel. Secretariat will forward press release to board members.
Strategic Plan
Tess Benham reported. Board reviewed draft of strategic planning report and action items.
Discussion Action/Items
- Board discussed strategic plan and tracking tools.
- Board will use tracking tools as an internal working document to track implementation of the strategic plan.
- Lorrie Walker will draft letter to inform CPS community about Board's strategic action items.
Bob Wall moved to accept strategic action plan. Tim Murphy seconded. Motion passed. None opposed.
Committee Reports
Advocacy Policy Ad Hoc
Tim Murphy reported. Committee developed an action plan and timeline. Key areas committee will focus include:
- Review policy statements of other organizations.
- Review state laws
- Identify potential gaps and what is needed
- Develop process for consideration of policy
Membership
Bob Wall reported. Presented plan on how to expand board partnerships.
Discussion/Action Items
- Committee recommended Narinder Dhaliwal to replace vacant CPS Advocate position.
Amy Heinzen moved to appoint Narinder Dhaliwal to NCPS Board. Tracey Hewitt seconded. Motion passed. None opposed.
- Discussed inviting her to join At Risk Communities committee. Secretariat will send her board packet and orientation manual.
Communication
Diana Dias reported. Committee is working on developing action plan. A great brainstorming session was held which generated great ideas.
Discussion/Action Items
- Committee discussed changing CPS Board logo to freshen up look of communications.
- Spokesperson role for board members
- Development of board tools
- Working with Policy and other board committees to coordinate communications
- Prepare presentation for board members to present at conference such as Lifesavers.
- Develop and promote CPS Awards — moved to CERT/RECERT for further discussion.
- Board Articles develop a schedule for 2011.
- Explore board's use of social media and what would be involved
Quality Assurance
Sherri Cannon reported. Committee will be focusing on one major task — a survey of CPS technicians and instructors regarding their needs and wants.
Discussion/Action Items
- Committee is exploring how it will be impacted by Federal government restrictions on surveys.
- Survey will be 25–27 questions. Committee will provide board with an opportunity to review survey and provide comments.
CERT/RECERT
Kerry Chausmer reported. Committee discussed action plan which focuses on three tasks: 1) survey expired techs, 2) improve quality of instructors: Instructor Development and 3) how to keep techs and instructors motivated and engaged.
Discussion/Action Items
- Discussed findings of survey to expired techs.
- Ideas for program improvement will be discussed by the committee. Reasonable ideas will be implemented. Example: Include a link to Recert Tips in the wallet card PDF
- Instructor Development activities to be planned around NHTSA 1-day INSTR course: Being revised
- Use as a base for online training for CPSTIs Offer a webinar through Safe Kids
- Make available to States as resource
- Promote completion of course for ICs
- Survey of instructors: wants and needs
- Discussed potential recognition activities
- National CPSB Award: Inst/Techs
- Recognize recent Bd members
- Sending thanks/recognizing techs
- Downloadable Certificate — recognition of service
- E-card (send an appreciation)
- Recognize techs in the CPS Express for years of service (early #s)
- Boilerplate press releases of recognition: Examples for fire, police, hospital. Task moved to Communications committee.
Curriculum
Jennifer Huebner reported.
Discussion/Action Items:
- It was decided to delay shipment of instructor's curriculum update CD and replacement pages. This delay will move the release date closer to the reprinting of student manuals.
- Committee will review Chapter 14 to clarify purpose of this chapter.
Reaching At Risk Communities Ad Hoc
Lynn Ware and Wanda Vasquez reported. Committee reviewed action items from strategic planning session. Committee brainstormed best use of the information provided by certification program and set up directors of highway safety programs and CPS coordinators to also use information.
Discussion/Action Items:
- Committee reviewed action items from strategic planning session.
- Committee brainstormed best use of the information provided by certification program and set up directors of highway safety programs and CPS coordinators to also use information.
- Continued discussion on children with special medical needs. Dr. Bull reported public meeting is scheduled in August.
New Business
Board received update regarding development of a state-based certification program. NHTSA is discussing situation with state officials to discourage duplication of the National certification program.
Next Meeting is scheduled for August 4–5, 2010 at National Safety Council, Itasca IL.
Meeting adjourned at 3:28 PM EDT.
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