KIM REYNOLDS, GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ADAM GREGG, LT. GOVERNOR JERRY W. BARTRUFF, DIRECTOR The mission of the Iowa Department of Corrections is to: Creating Opportunities for Safer Communities (Office) 515-725-5701 - 510 East 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319 - (FAX) 515-725-5799 https://doc.iowa.gov/ IOWA BOARD OF CORRECTIONS AGENDA Friday, October 6, 2017, 9:00 a.m. Iowa Prison Industries Showroom 1445 E. Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50319 (515) 725-8711 TOPIC PRESENTER Call to Order Richard LaMere Approval of September 8, 2017 Minutes (Action Item) Next Board meeting will be November 3, 2017 Richard LaMere at the Iowa Department of Corrections, 510 E. 12 th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319 (A meeting notice will be posted on the DOC website: www.doc.state.ia.us) Welcome Deputy Director Dan Clark IPI and Reentry Dan Clark Director’s Report Jerry Bartruff Budget Update Steve Dick Apprenticeship Program Update Tim Diesburg SRR Update Dr. Beth Skinner Mt. Pleasant Land Transfer (Action Item) Michael Savala The Fort: 177 Years of Crime & Punishment at the ISP Dan Manatt Public Comments Public Open Discussion Board Members Adjournment Board Members The Board of Corrections’ agenda is posted on the DOC Web Site at https://doc.iowa.gov/ under the Board of Corrections Tab.
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KIM REYNOLDS, GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ADAM GREGG, LT. GOVERNOR JERRY W. BARTRUFF, DIRECTOR
The mission of the Iowa Department of Corrections is to: Creating Opportunities for Safer Communities
(Office) 515-725-5701 - 510 East 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319 - (FAX) 515-725-5799
https://doc.iowa.gov/
IOWA BOARD OF CORRECTIONS AGENDA Friday, October 6, 2017, 9:00 a.m.
Iowa Prison Industries Showroom 1445 E. Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50319 (515) 725-8711
TOPIC PRESENTER
Call to Order Richard LaMere Approval of September 8, 2017 Minutes (Action Item)
Next Board meeting will be November 3, 2017 Richard LaMere at the Iowa Department of Corrections, 510 E. 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319
(A meeting notice will be posted on the DOC website: www.doc.state.ia.us)
Welcome Deputy Director Dan Clark IPI and Reentry Dan Clark Director’s Report Jerry Bartruff Budget Update Steve Dick Apprenticeship Program Update Tim Diesburg SRR Update Dr. Beth Skinner Mt. Pleasant Land Transfer (Action Item) Michael Savala The Fort: 177 Years of Crime & Punishment at the ISP Dan Manatt Public Comments Public Open Discussion Board Members Adjournment Board Members
The Board of Corrections’ agenda is posted on the DOC Web Site at https://doc.iowa.gov/
under the Board of Corrections Tab.
KIM REYNOLDS, GOVERNOR DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS ADAM GREGG, LT. GOVERNOR JERRY W. BARTRUFF, DIRECTOR
The mission of the Iowa Department of Corrections is to: Creating Opportunities for Safer Communities
(Office) 515-725-5701 - 510 East 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319 - (FAX) 515-725-5799
https://doc.iowa.gov/
IOWA BOARD OF CORRECTIONS MINUTES
Friday, September 8, 2017 Iowa Medical & Classification Center 2700 Coral Ridge Avenue Coralville, IA 52241 Board Members Present: Rebecca Williams, Dr. John Chalstrom, Larry Kudej and Dr. Mary Chapman. Absent: Richard LaMere, Rev. Michael Coleman, and Dr. Lisa Hill. Staff Present: Director Bartruff, James McKinney, Steve Dick, Michael Savala, Dan Craig and Sally Kreamer, Carol Manternach, Erick Lynnes, Steve Koffron, Cord Overton, Oral Wright, Joel Kosinski, James (Mike) Brown, Bo Pourahmadi, Paul Waldschmidt, Lettie Prell. Visitors Present: Bill Freeland, House Democratic Caucus; Alice Wisner, Legislative Services Agency; Anna Hyatt, House Democratic Caucus; Catherine Engel, Senate Democratic Caucus; Melissa Gradischnig, Voices to be Heard; Paula Gray, Community Housing Initives; Jodi Jinks, Arts Aloud; Jean Basinger, Justice Reform Consortium (JRC) & Iowa Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE); Carla Dawson, Iowa Citizens United for the Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE); Whitney Driscoll, Disability Rights Iowa (DRI); Allison Gorga, University of Iowa; Katie Linder, University of Iowa; Kaylin Burgess, University of Iowa; Don Wadleigh, Toast Masters; Kim Kudej, DHS Council. Call to Order, Vice Chair Rebecca Williams Vice Chair Rebecca Williams called the meeting to order. Vice Chair Rebecca Williams asked for a motion to approve the August 4, 2017 minutes.
Dr. John Chalstrom made a motion to approve the minutes and Dr. Mary Chapman seconded the motion. All members were in favor of approving the minutes, motion passed.
The next Board meeting will be October 6, 2017 in Des Moines. The board meeting will be held at the Iowa Prison Industries Showroom at 9:00 a.m. (A meeting notice will be posted on the DOC website: https://doc.iowa.gov/)
Welcome, Warden James McKinney The Iowa Medical and Classification Center (IMCC) is a unique facility. It houses mentally
ill, medical unit, reception unit, and the new “M” unit for people that have mental illness and behavioral issues.
IMCC just purchased a new bus to transport offenders across the state.
Careers in Corrections, IMCC Staff Scott Eschen, started working at IMCC in 1992 as Correctional Officer (CO). In 2016
became a Correctional Treatment Director. Paul Waldschmidt, has worked in Corrections for 35 years. He is the Building Services
Supervisor, supervising and training approximately 60 offender workers. Ron Hills, has worked in Corrections for 35 years. He is a Captain in Security. Carol Manternach, began her career in Corrections back in 1986. She moved her way up
to Purchasing Agent.
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Steve Koffren, started working for the DOC in 1992 as a CO. He is now one of two investigators at IMCC.
Oral Wright, has worked for Corrections for 12 years as a CO. Dr. Joe Kazynsky, works in the infirmary and the acute care unit. It’s much harder to treat
mental illness than the physical injuries. Bo Pourahmadi, is Psychologist that has worked at IMCC for 11 years.
Director’s Report, Director Jerry Bartruff Research Director Lettie Prell is retiring September 22 after working for the state of Iowa
since 1981. Lettie created the risk assessments used in Iowa by the IDOC and the Iowa Board of
Parole (BOP). Director Bartruff introduced Cord Overton as the new Communications Director. On August 16 DOC had a budget discussion with the Department of Management (DOM)
and the Governor’s Office (IGOV). There was a Wardens Meeting on August 16. Director Bartruff attended the Association of State Correctional Administrators (ASCA)
Conference in St. Louis August 16-20. The first meeting for the Mental Health and Disabilities Services (MHDS) Working Group
was held on August 22. Director Bartruff and Deputy Director Dan Clark met with the Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) at the Iowa Prison Industries (IPI) Showroom about creating signs. A Reentry Conference begins today, September 8 and runs through tomorrow at the
University of Iowa.
Budget Request, Steve Dick and Director Bartruff The FY2019 budget request was presented to the Board for approval. Documents from this presentation can be found on the DOC website, attached to the
September 8, 2017 DOC Board Meeting Handouts. Vice Chair Rebecca Williams asked for a motion to approve the budget request. Larry
Kudej requested in this motion that a letter would be sent to the Governor about staffing concerns and the need for more money. Dr. John Chalstrom motioned to approve the budget request and letter. Dr. Mary Chapman seconded the motion. All members were in favor. Motion passed.
2018 Legislative Proposal, Michael Savala A legislative proposal was presented to the Board to change Iowa Code 904.310A
language. Documents from this presentation can be found on the DOC website, attached to the
September 8, 2017 DOC Board Meeting Handouts. Vice Chair Rebecca Williams asked for a motion to approve the legislative proposal. Larry
Kudej motioned to approve the legislative proposal. Dr. Mary Chapman seconded the motion. All members were in favor. Motion passed.
Public Comments, Public No public comments.
Open Discussion, Board Members Dr. Mary Chapman: Appreciates the introduction of staff and hearing their stories. To
Lettie, it is a bittersweet announcement. I just want to say how much we appreciate your
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service not only to the institutions, but to the community. Best wishes to you! I look forward to hearing more about your journey.
Larry Kudej: I want to echo Mary’s comments about Lettie. I would also like to welcome Cord to the Department of Corrections.
Adjournment Board Members Dr. John Chalstrom made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Larry Kudej seconded the
motion. All members were in favor. Motion passed, meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted, Abby Williams, Secretary
The Board of Corrections’ agenda is posted on the DOC Web Site at https://doc.iowa.gov
under the Board of Corrections Tab.
IDOC Registered Apprenticeship Program Update
2015 – 2017
Current Participants
331 apprentice currently in our program
Total OJT Hours since January 2014 2,061,678
Total Curriculum Hours since January 2014 118,757
348 non‐active apprentice have worked on their apprenticeship programs and left the program
before completion within the IDOC (76 Under the Anamosa Program)
Program is in all of our 9 institutions
92 offenders have completed their apprenticeship programs (16 Under the Anamosa Program)
Growth since May 2015 870% active apprentice (Started with 37 statewide 5‐2015)
April 25th 2016 IDOC Became an ApprenticeshipUSA Leader
“I am proud to work for such a great group of people from the staff who do the training, our education partners and the team that continues to move forward and develop new opportunities!” Tim Diesburg Statewide Apprenticeship Coordinator
2017 has been a big year for registered ap-
prenticeships at Newton Correctional Facility.
Three Materials Coordinator apprentices have completed their programs, and
another five apprentices are projected to complete their programs by the end of
the year.
NCF has also added a welding and computer operator apprenticeship to its line-
up. This added five more apprentices’ to its total, and participation is expected
to continue to grow.
A welding apprentice from ASP, who completed his program a couple years
back, was offered a job three weeks before his release, and is currently working
two jobs now.
FORT DODGE GROWS WITH DIVERSE PROGRAMS
NEWTON SEES SUCCESS
The Fort Dodge Correctional Facility
currently has 27 active apprentices
enrolled in 10 programs. Apprentice-
ship programs at Fort Dodge include:
Computer Operator, Cooking, Electri-
cian, Landscaping, Painter, Plumber,
Sewing Machine Repair, Cabinet
Maker, Welding and Carpentry. In
2016 an electrical apprentice took his
electrical license test. This offender
passed and was granted his license
upon release. He was subsequently
hired by Baker Electric.
On November 10, 2016 Fort Dodge
hosted a resource fair which included
apprenticeship information and con-
tacts. This event was attended by 17
resource providers and guest speaker
Kyle Horn. Resource providers used
assigned stations to pass out litera-
ture and answer any questions. Ap-
proximately 350 inmates attended
this event.
During fiscal year 2017 the Fort
Dodge apprentice program advanced
4 graduates: 1 electrician; 2 computer
operators; and 1 Housekeeper.
Apprentice Programs
Computer Operator
Cabinet Maker
Welding
Cook
Electrician
Refrigeration
Air Condition Mech
Maintenance Repairer
Plumber
Fabrication Metal
Electrostatic Power Coating
Materials Coordinator
Baker
Housekeeper
Upholsterer
Painter
Screen Printer
Landscaper
Carpenter
Sewing Machine Repairer
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Fort Dodge Coordinator:
Rob Seil
Newton Coordinator:
Brett Reyes
IDOC ETHNIC %
In Our Facilities:
American Indian or Alas-
ka Native-
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander-
1 %
Black-
25%
White Hispanic-
7%
White Non Hispanic-
65%
In the Program:
American Indian or Alas-
ka Native-
.03%
Asian or Pacific Islander-
1 %
Black-
25.2%
White Hispanic-
3.2%
White Non Hispanic-
70%
ICIW—APPRENTICE SPOTLIGHT
Image credit—US Department of Labor-
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Hi, my name is Rachel Pippins. I am a Housekeeper in
ICIW’s education department, and I started ICIW’s House-
keeping Apprenticeship in April of this year. I was interest-
ed in the program in order to enhance my skills as a house-
keeper. I have done this kind of work in hotels and with my
own cleaning service. I went into people’s homes to clean,
but I never had credentials. I want to complete this pro-
gram so I can show them I know what I’m doing. To be
honest, I never knew prisons offer these kinds of programs,
and I was excited to get accepted into it. I enjoy my work…
learning how to handle chemicals and use floor cleaning equipment… I think this should
be offered wherever chemicals are used in the workplace. I appreciate the comments I
receive from staff and students about how I’m doing with my job. It’s important to me to
have my area cleaned properly.
I recommend this program to my fellow Offenders on a daily basis. They see me with my
book and ask me what it is. I tell them about the program and tell them they should
check into it. I recommend it to anyone who wants to enhance their skills for housekeep-
ing, or even if they just want to know how to clean their own homes properly.
I’ve done cleaning before, but I never knew there was a process to getting things done.
I’ve learned about chemical hazards, OSHA standards, what MSDS actually have on
them. It’s more than just mopping floors or wiping down walls. This is a rewarding expe-
rience for me because now I can go out beyond these gates and do a good job. Not just a
job, now I have skills. Now I’ll have certificates to go along with my business card when I
talk to potential clients. It’s more than an experience for me, now I have the opportunity
to have a career.
ICIW Coordinator:
Kathy Culbertson
PROGRAM HITS 300
The Iowa Department Ap-
prenticeship program has hit
300 active Registered Ap-
prenticeships. This is a ma-
jor milestone in the pro-
gram.
The program was originally
born out of a work group in
the National Institute of
Corrections (NIC) Leader-
ship program in 2011. Rec-
ognizing the need for mean-
ingful training to reduce
recidivism, Tim Diesburg
and a group partners sought
alternatives to traditional
IDOC programs.
Thus the program was born.
Starting at Anamosa, in
2014, the offenders were
introduced to the curriculum
and requirements and both
were accepted eagerly as
offenders sought to improve
their future.
Now the program exists in
all nine institutions and is
ever expanding. There are
300 active Registered Ap-
prentices and 68 offenders
have completed program
requirements and are now
considered Journeyman.
Offenders are able to learn
and apply skills in welding,
plumbing and electrical. In
addition housekeeping,
landscaping and cabinetry
are offered to offenders
demonstrating the pro-
gram’s ability to be diverse.
The Apprenticeship coordi-
nators around the state are
constantly striving to find
new ways to help offenders
succeed.
ANAMOSA LEADS THE STATE
Anamosa State Penitentiary (ASP) currently has ap-
proximately 100 offenders enrolled in their Registered
Apprenticeship Program. In calendar year 2016, 19
apprentices graduated and completed their program.
Another 17 apprentices have already graduated in cal-
endar year 2017.
In June 2016, ASP hosted the Employers Council of
Iowa, several local employers, and other stakeholders.
The group was able to hear about the Department of
Corrections’ Registered Apprenticeship Program and
this “untapped workforce” of returning citizens. The
group was also able to tour the Iowa Prison Industries
and see numerous apprentice working and learning in
their element.
In November 2016, then Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds
toured the Anamosa State Penitentiary during National
Registered Apprenticeship Week. She was able to tour
several areas and see our registered apprenticeship
programs in action.
On June 29, 2017 an ASP Offender received a job offer
letter from Frontier Co-Op. This particular Offender
completed his Computer Operator Registered Appren-
ticeship at ASP. In addition, DOC Apprenticeship Coordinator Tim Diesburg was able
to transport him to the employer for an in person interview prior to his release.
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Anamosa Coordinator:
Amber Connolly
IOWA MEDICAL & CLASSIFICATION CENTER
June 29, 2017, The Iowa Medical and Classification Center celebrated the grad-
uation of our first Apprentice. Our graduate completed the
Refrigeration - Air Conditioning Mechanic Registered
Apprenticeship.
IMCC is currently offering Registered Apprenticeships in 8 disciplines includ-
104 NAMI trainers- Peer-to-Peer mentors/teachers in 8 institutions
4,844 offenders associated with recorded activities in institutional workload study
200+ competencies identified for five job classifications
36 staff trained as TOTs for Core Correctional Practices
IVVI/IRR override percentages reduced between 2%-16% across districts. All districts are at or below 10% override percentages.
115 offenders trained in Peer to Peer curriculum statewide
903,339 minutes (15,506 hours) for recorded activities in institutional workload study
50+ traits and skills identified for ideal corrections candidates and for promotions
937 staff statewide trained in Core Correctional Practices
Statewide IRR override rate reaches 5.1%
700+ service providers identified for the CCSR Resource Guide developed to serve as ongoing resource to help connect individuals and their families to resources in communities
31,353 number of recorded activities in institutional workload study
Correctional Officer test discontinued 286 staff trained in the DRAOR
302+ audits have conducted on the DRAOR
Home Placement Questionnaire (HPQ) checklist created and implemented statewide
491 probation/parole staff participated in CBC workload study (96% participation rate)
Dr. Gary Christensen conducted 4 site visits. Developed consensus among statewide leadership for correction systems’ priorities
All five phases completed in competency matrix
Improving Outcomes With Action (IOWA) program fidelity tool developed and piloted