Commission on the Status of Women - Regular Meeting

Vote on attendance at Domestic Violence Conference and NACW membership fee

Commissioners will discuss and approve attendance at the 33rd Annual Domestic Violence Conference in San Jose on October 23, 2026, with ticket costs not to exceed $100.

Receive Treasurer’s report

The treasurer will present the commission’s financial report.

Report from Office of Women’s Policy

The Office of Women’s Policy will give a verbal update on its recent activities and initiatives.

Approve minutes of June 8, 2026 meeting

The commission will vote to approve the official record of the June 8, 2026 meeting.

Approve minutes of March 14, 2026 meeting

The commission will vote to approve the official record of the March 14, 2026 meeting.

Vote on mini-grant application from EJM Arts, LLC for the Rapido Reading Program, in an amount not to exceed $2,000 to be paid from the Commission on the Status of Women account.

Proposal for future agenda items

The commission will suggest topics for future meetings.

Announcements and correspondence for commission

Commissioners will share brief announcements and procedural updates.

Committee reports from Policy, Justice, Outreach, and temporary

The commission will receive reports from the Policy, Justice and Advocacy, Outreach and Engagement, 2025 Public Forum Ad Hoc, Women's Equality Day Ad Hoc, and Emerging Issues Ad Hoc committees.

Discuss and approve silver level sponsorship to the County of Santa Clara Reentry Resource Center for the seventh annual Rise Up and Run 5K event scheduled for October 17, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,000, to be paid from the Commission on the Status of Women account.

Vote on commissioners attending Women's Leadership and Policy Summit

Commissioners will attend the 9th Annual Santa Clara County Women's Leadership and Policy Summit in San Jose on October 10, 2026.

Vote on $2,000 award to CARAS for Women's Equality Day

The commission will pay $2,000 from its account to Community Agency for Resources, Advocacy and Services (CARAS) as the Organization of Impact awardee for Women's Equality Day 2026.

Vote on commissioners attending YWCA Inspire Luncheon (up to $200)

Commissioners will attend the 36th Annual YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley Inspire Luncheon in Santa Clara on October 28, 2026.

Appoint commissioners to Rise Up and Run 5k

Commission will appoint commissioners to attend the County’s Reentry Resource Center 7th Annual Rise Up and Run 5k on October 17, 2026 at Hellyer County Park.

Adjourn. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2026 at 6.30 p.m. in the Isaac Newton Senter Auditorium, 70 West Hedding Street, San Jose.

Vote on Consent Calendar and agenda changes

The commission will approve the items on the Consent Calendar.

Public comment period

The public may address the commission on any matter within its jurisdiction that is not on the agenda.

Receive report from Office of Women’s Policy

The commission will receive a report from the Office of Women’s Policy describing its purpose, structure, and roles.

Verbal report on 2026-27 work plan contributions

Commissioners will give a verbal update on their contributions to the Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 Work Plan.

Report and possible approval of International Women’s Day 2027 recommendations

The commission will receive a report on planned International Women’s Day activities for March 8, 2027.

Elect commission officers for 2026-27

The commission will elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Treasurer for fiscal year 2026‑2027.