MICHIGAN COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2006
WASHTENAW COUNTY LIBRARY FOR THE
BLIND AND PHYSICALLY DISABLED
4135 WASHTENAW AVENUE, ANN ARBOR

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Live audio streaming of the meeting will be available online at the MCB Web site at www.michigan.gov/mcb.

AGENDA

I. Committee of the Whole - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
   -  Discussion on Proposed 2006 Performance Objectives for MCB Director
   -  Reports on Commissioner Activities
   -  Issues/Questions from Previous Meeting
   -  Discussion on Proposed MCB Training Center Policies

II. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Determination of Quorum - Ms. Jo Ann Pilarski, Chairperson

III. Approval of December 12, 2005, Meeting Minutes - MCB Board

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT

V. Board Correspondence

VI. Consumer Dialogue*

VII. MCB Training Center Report - Ms. Melody Lindsey, Training Center Director
   -  MCB Training Center Policies

VIII. Director's Report - Mr. Patrick Cannon, State Director
   -  2006 Performance Objectives for MCB Director

LUNCH 12-1

IX. Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired Report - Mr. Michael Geno, President

X. National Federation of the Blind of Michigan Report - Mr. Fred Wurtzel, President

XI. MCB Consumer Involvement Council Update - Mr. Casey Dutmer, Chair

XII. PUBLIC COMMENT

XIII. Adjournment

*This discussion will revolve around opportunities, training and services that contribute to a successful transition from high school to postsecondary education or employment for youth who are blind or visually impaired, and ways in which to promote these activities. The meeting site is accessible. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from using heavily scented personal care products in order to enhance accessibility for everyone. People with disabilities requiring additional accommodations (such as materials in alternative format) in order to participate in the meeting should call Tish Kingaby at 517/335-4265 by February 17, 2006.