Illinois School for the Visually Impaired
Advisory Council Meeting
Summary Notes
May 18, 2007

Present: Trudy Diepholz, Jeff Schulte, Amy Grau, Dr. Derrald Taylor, and Dr. Michael Zost

Absent: Van Stone, Tom Crane, Theresa Cummings, Sandi Dorst, Ella Foster, Dr. Toni Heinze, David Hauck, Lyle Stauder, and Jane Redmond

Guests: Marjorie Olson, Dr. Rob Kilbury, Joan Forney, Joe Lanier, Serena Preston, Paul Drake, Stephanie Leach, Janet McGovern, Carmen Dennis, Leanne Mane, Cathy Randall, Jane Breen, Mary Chausse, Dr. Paul Thurston, Trisha Ramshaw, and Linda Wiens

I. Roll Call/Introductions

Dr. Michael Zost, Chairperson, called the meeting to order. Each person present introduced himself or herself. Today’s meeting was not considered an official meeting due to the lack of enough members present to establish a quorum.

Approval of Minutes/Adoption of Agenda

Everyone was asked to review the minutes from the March 23rd, 2007 meeting for any changes or additions. The minutes were not approved due to not enough members to meet a quorum.

Superintendent Joan Forney, Interim Superintendent

In today’s packet of information everyone was provided an annual report from each department. Mrs. Forney introduced Dr. Paul Thurston who is representing the Superintendent search firm of Hazard, Young, and Attea. On June 11th and June 12th the interview committee will meet to go over candidate applications and interview questions. Other topics included sharing information on:

1 Administrative changes

2 Textbook Adoption

3 Textbook Up-dates

4 Funding for Textbook Purchases

5 Next Steps for Funding Textbooks and Technology

6 New Grants

7 Donations

8 Technology at ISVI

9 Funding for Technology-FY 07

10 Step-Work Study Program

11 Funding for Step Program

12 Funding for Additional Food Choices at Meals

13 ISVI Budget Information

14 Personnel Vacancies Filled

15 Personnel Issues Pending

16 Teaching Staff Qualifications

17 Parent/Infant Institute

18 Parent Infant Budget for 07 & 08

19 ISVI- A Proud History

20 ISVI A Bright Future

To conclude the slide show was information on how to contact ISVI by e-mail, or phone.

This year at ISVI we will be presenting a Visionary Award. This will be awarded to Dr. Taylor for his many years of service to ISVI.

IV Old Business:

V. Committee Reports:

Nominating, Membership & Bylaws

Dr. Zost would like to see the by laws re-written. We have several members who fail to attend the required meetings and feels that the Advisory Board members need to be more accountable.

There was a motion to adjourn and it was seconded.

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