Michigan Commission for the Blind
December 2001 Meeting
VICTOR CENTER
Monday, December 17, 2001
9:00:00 AM - 3:00:00 PM
I. Committee of the Whole - 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
- Welcome New Commissioner, Ms. Barbara Thomas
- MCB Strategic Visioning Update
- Director's Evaluation
II. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Determination of Quorum Mr. Earl Steenstra, Chair
III. Approval of October 15, 2001 Meeting Minutes - MCB Board
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
V. Board Correspondence
VI. Director's Report - Mr. Patrick Cannon, Director
VII. Consumer Services Division Report - Mr. James Buscetta, Consumer Services Director
- MCB/MRS Statewide Needs Assessment - Mr. Michael Leahy, Director, Office for Rehabilitation and Disability Studies, Michigan State University
VIII. Update from the Michigan School for the Blind - Ms. Kathy Brown, Principal
IX. Recognition of Dr. Kristianna Matthewis - Ms. Amy Daniel, Rehabiliation Counselor
X. MCB Achievement Awards
- Client Achievement Award
- Employer Recognition Award
- Independent Living Achievement Award
- Operator of the Year Award
LUNCH
XI. Consumer Involvement Council Report - Ms. Charis Austin, Chairperson and Ms. Michelle Visscher, Staff Liaison
- Recommendation on Special Education Rules
XII. MCB Training Center Report - Ms. Melody Lindsey, Training Center Director
XIII. Administrative Services Report - Mr. Larry Best, Administrative Services Director
XIV. Business Enterprise Program Report - Mr. Fred Wurtzel, Program Manager
- Action on the Administrative Law Judge Decision
- Elected Operators Committee Report - Mr. Casey Dutmer
XV. PUBLIC COMMENT
XVI. Adjournment
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 services or alternative formats to participate in the meeting should call Larry Best at 517/373-2062.