15 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
The training did not require demonstrated competence and capability by each poll worker in the use of equipment and the sessions were too large.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Furthermore, see attached Exhibit A known as the SOS Memo dated January 24, 2017.
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F4.
The Guide does not include any ePB operating instructions or troubleshooting information. A separate simplified user guide covered the ePB in the most general of terms. Agree.
F5.
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R1
Training sessions should have fewer trainees to allow them the time to become proficient with all aspects of the process.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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Training sessions should have fewer trainees to allow them the time to become proficient with all aspects of the process. The recommendation had already been implemented. There were more classes added to the training schedule to allow for fewer trainees. The class location had the space to allow for a few more attendees that signed up for additional classes for more experience as offered. Each work station had an instructor assigned to the group for smaller group/team training.
R2.
The training sessions would better serve trainees by beginning each session with a mock polling place setup....
F2
Training material and verbal instructions were incomplete, inconsistent, and contradictory.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Training material and verbal instructions were incomplete, inconsistent, and contradictory. Partially Agree: The first few classes utilized the New PollWorkerTraining Model, which allowed the training to be conducted by their peers (meaning experienced Poll Workers as instructors rather than Election Staff). One of the Trainers was an lnspector whereas the other assigned trainer was a Field Election Deputy. Each peer trainer brought different experiences/skill setsto thetrainingthat, in the in thefirstfewtrainingsessions, did result in some inconsistencies. These inconsistencies were ironed ou...
R2
The training sessions would better serve trainees by beginning each session with a mock polling place setup.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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The training sessions would better serve trainees by beginning each session with a mock polling place setup. The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable: With the new voting model a polling place setup becomes a moot point as there will be no polling places. Vote Centers will be open four days in advance of Election day with experienced and trained workers managing each of the five locations. Since election workers will be working several days, as opposed to one, they will have more time to get acclimated.
R3.
The training for setup and clos...
F3
The training did not include demonstrated hands-on competence or the capability of each poll worker to apply proper procedures.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The training did not include demonstrated hands-on competence or the capability of each poll worker to apply proper procedures. Disagree: See our response to Finding 1. Furthermore, see attached Exhibit A known as the SOS Memo dated January 24, 2017.
The County Of Nevada CLERK RECORDER-REGISTRAR OF VOTERS GREGORY J. DIAZ 950 Maidu Ave Suite 210, Nevada City, CA 95959 o Recorder (530]1265-7221 o Fax (530) 265-9842 950 Maidu Ave Suite 210, Nevada City, CA 95959 . Elections (530) 265-1298 o Fax (530) 265-9829 mynevadacou nty.com/ nc/ recorder mynevadacounty.com/nc/elections
R3
The training for setup and closing of the mock polling place should be organized so that new poll workers do most of the work under the supervision of trainers and more experienced poll workers.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
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The training for setup and closing of the mock polling place should be organized so that new workers do most of the work underthe supervision of trainers and more experienced pollworkers. The recommendation had already been implemented: New poll workers worked in their team/group during training and on Election Day the lnspector assigned his or her poll workers to duties specific to the individual poll worker's experience/skill set. Each Poll Worker was offered the opportunity to attend other trainings if they wanted more experience with the equipment, as well as the invitation for poll wor...
F4
The Guide does not include any ePB operating instructions or troubleshooting information. A separate simplified user guide covered the ePB in the most general of terms.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The Guide does not include any ePB operating instructions or troubleshooting information. A separate simplified user guide covered the ePB in the most general of terms. Agree.
F5
Too much class time was spent reading the Guide aloud and not enough on the setup and operation of the equipment.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
Too much class time was spent reading the Guide aloud and not enough on the setup and operation of the equipment. Disagree: This Finding is subjective to an individual point of view; more of an Opinion than a Finding.
R5
The Registrar should consider hiring a professional training expert to organize and develop an effective training course including a comprehensive lesson plan.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
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The Registrar should consider hiring a professionaltraining expert to organize and develop an effective training course including a comprehensive lesson plan. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future: The Registrar willconsider this recommendation for future elections.
R6.
Future poll worker training should include the additional requirements that will be in effect for the 20L8 election due to changes resulting from VoteCal and SB450. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future: lnstead of hiring and ...
F6
The training was hosted by experienced poll workers but they apparently had no lesson plan to follow.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The training was hosted by experienced poll workers but they apparently had no lesson plan to follow. Disagree: Please see the attached training manual. The lesson plan was efficient and resulted in a verysuccessful Election Day. Reference to the attached Exhibit A known as the SOS Memo dated January 24,2017, regarding the SOS OBSERVATIONS of our training program and the visit to polling locations on Election Day. t7. An actual mock setup and breakdown of a precinct was not performed by the trainees. Disagree: We had multiple stations set up and available at alltraining sessions where the team...
R6
Future poll worker training should include the additional requirements that will be in effect for the 2018 election due to changes resulting from VoteCal and SB450.
Response: Will Implement
Score: +1
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Future poll worker training should include the additional requirements that will be in effect for the 20L8 election due to changes resulting from VoteCal and SB450. The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future: lnstead of hiring and training 325 plus polling place workers to staff 48 plus different polling places, we will train an estimate of 20 to 25 employees that will be needed to staff five regionalvoting centers.
R7.
Training on the web-connected ePB for the 2018 election should, in particular, be comprehensive. The recommendation will not be...
R7
Training on the web-connected ePB for the 2018 election should, in particular, be comprehensive.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
Training on the web-connected ePB for the 2018 election should, in particular, be comprehensive. The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable: The ePB (Electronic Poll Book) will not be utilized for the SB 450 Model.
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F8
Many post-election critiques filled out by poll workers indicated they thought the training they received was not adequate.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
Many post-election critiques filled out by poll workers indicated they thought the training they received was not adequate. Partially agree: Againthisfindingissubjectivetoanindividual pointofview. Whilesomepollworkers,inretrospect,may have thought the training received was not adequate there were the others that indicated they thought it was just right or too long. lt is impossible to satisfy all individual learning preferences or attention spans.
F9
The training offered by the Registrar for the June and November 2016 elections did not correct the problems identified and published in the 2012-2013 and the 2014-2015 Jury reports.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The training offered by the Registrar for the June and November 2016 elections did not correct the problems identified and published in the 2012-2073 and the 2Ot4-2015 Jury reports. Disagree: The relevant recommendations made in the 2072-2073 and the 20L4-201,5 Jury reports were adopted by our office.
F10.
The training offered by the Registrar was disorganized and did not meet the recommendations outlined in the State's 20L6 Poll Worker Training Standards. Disagree: The SOS observed our training and did not state anywhere in the attached Exhibit A that our training did not meet the recommend...
F10
The training offered by the Registrar was disorganized and did not meet the
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The training offered by the Registrar was disorganized and did not meet the recommendations outlined in the State's 20L6 Poll Worker Training Standards. Disagree: The SOS observed our training and did not state anywhere in the attached Exhibit A that our training did not meet the recommendations outlined in the State's 2016 Poll Worker Training Standards. See the attached Exhibit A known as the SOS Memo dated January 24,2017 regarding the SOS OBSERVATIONS of our training program and the visit to polling locations on Election Day. F1L. The lnternet connectivity requirements established by VoteC...
