BAR Educational Advisory Group Meeting - May 11, 2023

Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code section 11133, a public location is not provided.

Public Participation Information

Webex (Event Password: BAREAG511)
General Webex Instructions

Educational Advisory Group Members

Phil Fournier, Independent Instructor
Craig Johnson, Owner, Craig Johnson Automotive
Mike Morse, Yuba College
Ruben Parra, Skyline College
Bud Rice, Owner, Quality Tune-Up
Kevin Rogers, Cosumnes River College
Steve Tomory, Rio Hondo College

Agenda

1. Welcome and Introductions – Mark Isaacs, BAR Hardware Certification and Schools Unit

2. Training for Advanced Vehicle Technologies – Tess Dubois-Carey, Universal Technical Institute

3. Translating BAR Licensure Examinations – Amy Welch Gandy, DCA Office of Professional Examination Services

4. Inspector and Technician Shortages – Group Discussion

5. Scholarship Opportunities – Group Discussion

6. Inspector Update Training – Janelle Calindas, BAR Hardware Certification and Schools Unit

7. Certified Institution/Certified Instructor Recertification – Janelle Calindas, BAR Hardware Certification and Schools Unit

8. New CalARC Website Demonstration – Matt Mahlke, BAR Hardware Certification and Schools Unit

9. Biometric Best Practices – Matt Mahlke, BAR Hardware Certification and Schools Unit

10. BAR-OIS with Unsupported Operating Software – Janelle Calindas, BAR Hardware Certification and Schools Unit

11. Update on AB 471 Implementation – Mathew Gibson, BAR Executive Office

12. BAR Employment Opportunities – Mark Isaacs, BAR Hardware Certification and Schools Unit

13. Public Comment on Items Not on the Agenda

Note: The Educational Advisory Group does not intend to discuss any matter raised during this public comment section, except to decide whether to place items on the agenda of a future meeting.

14. Next Educational Advisory Group Meeting – November 9, 2023

15. Adjournment

Notices to the Public

Meeting materials are available on the BAR Educational Advisory Group page.

For questions about this meeting or to request a disability-related accommodation to participate in the meeting, contact Janelle Calindas at (916) 403-0151 or Janelle.Calindas@dca.ca.gov. Please submit your request at least five (5) business days before the meeting to help ensure availability of the accommodation.