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AGENDA

I. Committee of the Whole 9:00 - 9:15
   - Commissioner Resignation
   - Reports on Commissioner Activities
   - Issues/Questions from Previous Meeting
   - Other

II. Dialogue Question "How Can MCB More Effectively Engage Consumers?" 9:15 - 9:45

REGULAR MEETING

III. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Determination of Quorum - Ms. Jo Ann Pilarski, Chairperson 9:45-10:00

IV. Approval of December 12, 2008 Meeting Minutes - MCB Board

V. Approval of March 4, 2009 Special Meeting Minutes - MCB Board

VI. Board Correspondence

VII. PUBLIC COMMENT* 10:00 - 10:15 *NOTE: Public comment may be submitted during the meeting from 9:30- 12:00 p.m. via email, to be read at 1:00, to mcbpubliccomments@comcast.net.   Emails received outside of this time frame are not considered part of Public Comment .

VIII. Michigan Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired Report - Mr. Joe Sibley, President 10:15 - 11:00

IX. National Federation of the Blind of Michigan Report - Mr. Fred Wurtzel, President 11:00 - 11:45

X. Comprehensive Design Team for Quality Education for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired (CDT) - Gwen Botting, Chairperson 11:45 - 12:00

LUNCH (Note: Lunch provided to Commissioners and invited Guests) 12:00 - 1:00

XI. PUBLIC COMMENT * 1:00 - 1:15 *NOTE: Public comment may be submitted during the meeting from 9:30- 12:00 p.m. via email, to be read at 1:00, to mcbpubliccomments@comcast.net.   Emails received outside of this time frame are not considered part of Public Comment .

XII. Business Enterprise Program Report - Ms. Constance Zanger, BEP Manager 1:15 - 1:45
     Elected Operators Committee Report - Mr. James Chaney, Chair
     - Operator Selection Points System Revision to allow only one three point activity per year (Action Item)
     - All Upward Mobility training completion with a passing score be awarded three points (Action Item)
     - An operator requesting a profit percentage review have the following occur:
          1. The Operator will identify all areas draining profit in a written document
          2. Promotional Agent schedules review 30 days out using the 30 day period to conduct the review
          3. Promotional Agent submits report to review committee

     - Consumer Services Report - Mr. Leamon Jones, Consumer Services Director
     - Administrative Services Report - Ms. Sherri Heibeck, Manager
          - Rehabilitation Services Administration Update
          - Gift Fund Request (Action Item)
     - Training Center Report - Ms. Christine Boone, Training Center Director
     - Director's Report - Mr. Patrick Cannon, State Director

XIV. Adjournment 3:00

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