I. Committee of the Whole: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
· Reports on Commissioner Activities and Committee Participation
· Discussion on Expenditure Reductions
· Proposed Revisions to MCB Meeting Schedule through 2004

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

III. Approval of February 18, 2003 Meeting Minutes - MCB Board

IV. PUBLIC COMMENT

V. Board Correspondence

VI. Director's Report - Mr. Patrick Cannon, Director
· Proposed Commission Meeting Dates through 2004

VII. Consumer Services Report - Mr. James Buscetta, Consumer

Services Director, Mr. Leamon Jones, Mr. Bernie Kramer, and Ms. Sherry Gordon
· Trial Work Experience Policy Manual Revision
· Maintenance Policy Manual Revision
· Ticket-to-Work Update

VIII. Special Education Update - Dr. Jacquelyn Thompson, Director,
Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services, Department of Education

IX. Family Independence Agency Update - Ms. Nannette Bowler, Director

LUNCH

X. MCB Training Center Report - Ms. Melody Lindsey, Training Center Director
· Creative Strategies for Teaching Orientation and Mobility - Mr. Jim Baird and Ms. Bonnie Betz
· Braille Proficiency Activities at MCBTC - Ms. Wendy VanElk and Ms. Betty Lujan-Roberts
· New and Improved College Assessment Tool - Mr. Roger Yake and Ms. Shelley Masion
· Educational Aspects of Supportive Services - Ms. Peggy Jackson, Mr. Bruce Schultz and Mr. Russ Sheehan

XI. Administrative Services Report - Mr. Larry Best, Administrative Services Director

XII. PUBLIC COMMENT

XIII. Adjournment

4/11/03

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