Commission Meeting - November 2025
Wednesday, November 19, 2025NOTICE OF MEETING
California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls Full Commission Business Meeting
Meeting Location:
1315 10th Street
Capitol Room 126
Sacramento, CA 95814
Call in Feature:
Phone No. 408-961-3928
Passcode: 85312655159#
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
One or more of the Commissioner(s) will participate in this meeting at the teleconference sites listed below. Each teleconference location is accessible to the public and the public will be given an opportunity to address the Commission at each teleconference location.
The public teleconference site(s) for this meeting are as follows:
Meeting Remote Locations:
6301 S. Westshore Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33616
436 14th Street Suite 1417
Oakland, CA 94612
430 Pilgrim Street
Stockton, CA 95205
Agenda
I. Welcome and Call to Order – Chair
II. Roll Call – Establish Quorum
III. Chair Opening Remarks and Introduction of Guest Speaker
IV. Approval of Minutes (voting item as long as we have a quorum) – Approve Minutes from 5/21/25 and 7/15/25
V. Committee and Executive Updates with Discussion Items
1. Governance: Bylaws, Governance Documents, Handbook Updates (Voting item if we have a quorum)
2. SB24 & 1356 staff updates
3. CalVet Women Veterans Survey Release
4. Gender Responsive Budgeting Report
5. 2026 Board Retreat Planning
6. 2026 Commission Meeting Schedule
7. YAC Update with Girls Agenda overview (staff update)
8. International Partnerships Committee: Event updates
VI. Operations Updates
1. 60th Anniversary Recap and Next Steps/ Follow up meetings
2. Budget Change Proposal & Budget Updates for 25-26
3. Legislative Package for 2026: Process Updates
4. Hiring and New Staff Introductions
5. Onboarding and Operations Training Options
VII. Communications and Events Updates
1. Partners and Events
2. Website Updates
3. News and Review
4. Clips and Newsletter update
VIII. Additional Programs and Grants Updates
1. Equal Pay Program
2. Archive Project
IX. Closed Session
• If necessary, consideration of personnel matters pursuant to Government Code section 11126(a) (1).
• If necessary, consideration of potential litigation matters pursuant to Government Code section 11126(e) (1).
X. Public Comment – including matters not on the agenda*
XI. Adjourn
Public Comments
Public comments will be taken on agenda items at the time the specific item is raised unless it is a closed session item. Agenda items may be taken out of order to accommodate speakers and to maintain a quorum. Please check the Commission’s website for updates, as the meeting may be rescheduled. For verification of the meeting, access the Commission’s website at www.women.ca.gov. Time limitations for discussion and comment will be determined by the Chair.
*In addition to public comment regarding each agenda item, the Commission affords an opportunity to members of the public to address the Commission on items of interest that are within the Commission’s jurisdiction but are not on the noticed agenda. The Commission is not permitted to act on items that are not on the noticed agenda but may refer items for future consideration.
Disability Access
Any person with a disability who wishes to receive this Notice and Agenda in an alternative format, or who wishes to request auxiliary aids or services to participate in the meeting of the Commission, in accordance with State or Federal law, should contact Maxwell Macedo at Max.Macedo@women.ca.gov no later than five (5) business days before the noticed meeting day.
The Commission and its subcommittees comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act by ensuring that the meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities, and providing that this notice and information given to the members of the board is available to the public in appropriate alternative formats when requested.
Contact Information
Please contact Maxwell Macedo to submit written material regarding an agenda item or to request special accommodations for persons with disabilities, or non-English language translations. Requests for information prior to the meeting may be directed to Max Macedo at the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls at Max.Macedo@women.ca.gov. To view this agenda online please visit our website at www.women.ca.gov.