ICEC Board Information

ILLINOIS COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
Executive Board Meeting
Eaglewood Resort & Spa
September 29, 2007
Meeting #1

Members present: Nancy Riggin, Betsy Murphy, Jeri Wenberg, Sharonjoy Jackson, Elizabeth Mackie, Martha Vaché, Kathryn R. Neu, Bobbi Kearney, Robin Miller Young, Anita Fischer, Corrine Woehler, Jeanne Fisher, Cathy R. Anderson, Emily Weaver, Katie Hoving, Ken Hoving, Joyce Meyer, Missy Jones, Iris Kerbis Puccini, Bethanie Whittaker, Michael J. Daly, Margaret Ortinau-Simons, Heather Tratt.

AGENDA

1. Call or Order Heather Tratt, President

The meeting was called to order by President, Heather Tratt at 9:13 AM.

2. Adoption of Agenda/Procedures Bob Abbott, Parliamentarian

Sharonjoy made the motion to accept the agenda. This was seconded by Iris and the motion passed. Nancy Riggin will be the Parliamentarian today in the absence of Bob Abbott.

3. Minutes of Previous Meeting Jeri Wenberg, Secretary

Heather gave additional information on the addendum. There was no second to the motion made by Bev Johns regarding the ICEC urging members of JCAR to take no action on Part 226 on June 12th. Therefore, this motion died. Sharonjoy made a motion that the minutes be accepted. This was seconded by Margaret and the motion passed.

4 .President’s Report Heather Tratt

Her report is on file. The National Conference will be held in Boston on April 2-5. You can start booking your rooms for Fall Convention on October 15th.

5. President-Elect’s Report Betsy Murphy

The Regional Directors met this morning. They are to get their chapter information to Mike Daly as soon as possible so that the directories can be made by Fall Convention. Since Lisa Menhaus moved, it is recommended that region be dissolved. EIU chapter should be assigned to Region VI, U of I Chapter should be moved to Region VII and ISU should be moved to Region III. Iris made this motion and it was seconded by Bethanie. Motion passed. Betsy will work on getting a count of how many members are in Region IV in addition to these student chapters.

6. Past President’s Report Margaret Ortainau-Simons

Report on file. She suggested that the President and Governmental Relations become involved in the noted subdivision.

7. Treasurer’s Report Michael Daly

Report on file. Today the mileage is .485.

8. CEC Representatives’ Report Bob Abbott & Mary Camp

Report on file. If you have any questions, please refer them to these delegates.

9. ISCEC Student Report Emily Weaver

No report. She is just getting acclimated to the office.

REGIONAL DIRECTORS

10. Region I Elizabeth Mackie

Report on file. November 8th is their "Night at the Races"

11. Region II Lyle Goldensoph

Oral report given by Mike. Blackhawk Chapter is very active.

12. Region III Karen Garman

Report on file.

13. Region IV Lisa Menkhaus

No report.

14. Region V Kathryn Neu

Report on file.

15. Region VI Bobbi Kearney

Report on file.

16. Region VII Martha Vaché

Report on file. Jacksonville has great success on making and selling their posters listing their meetings for the year. She has extras if you would like to use one for ideas.

17. Region VIII Beth Bobel

Report on file.

SUBDIVISION LIAISONS

18. IL Alliance of Administrators of Sp. Ed (IAASE) Susan Slagle

Susan Slagle is no longer the representative. Susan Correscie will replace her. Iris will contact her.

19. IL Council for Children/Behavior Disorders (ICCBD) Bethanie Whittaker

Report on file.

20. IL Division of Career Development & Transitions (IDCDT) Donna Ree

Report on file.

21. IL Division for Developmental Disabilities (IDDD) Iris Kerbis- Puccini

Oral report. She has been working with IAA concerning students who cannot take the Prairie State test. Recommendations are that the teacher can use whatever assessment the student is most familiar with. Portfolios are not longer required.

22. IL Div. of Culturally & Linguistically Diverse
Exceptional Learners (IDDEL) Rita Brusca-Vega

No report

23. IL Division of Early Childhood (IDEA) Julie Evans

Report on file. Robin Miller Young is here in her place.

24. IL Division for Learning Disabilities (IDLD) Robin Griswold

Report on file.

25. IL Subdivision Pioneers Division (ISPD) Bev Johns

Sharonjoy is here to represent her. Report is on file. $1000 scholarship funds are available which will be awarded at the Fall Convention. Please support the Silent Auction.

26. IL Teacher Education Division (ITED) Melissa Jones

Report on file. They are busy planning for Special Thursday.

STANDING COMMITTEES

27. Awards Mary Camp

Report on file. Heather requested that everyone should fill in one of these forms for awards before they leave the meeting today. The form for Outstanding Member was not available. Heather will email this form to everyone.

28. ByLaws & Policy Nancy Riggin

Report on file. The board can make changes to policy but not the bylaws. Delegate assembly must vote on changes to bylaws. Bethanie moved that the proposed changes in bylaws as outlined in Nancy’s report be submitted to the Delegate Assembly for approval. This was seconded by Elizabeth Mackie and the motion passed. Margaret made the motion that this board approves the proposed policy changes in Section 5.13.4. Kathryn 2nd the motion and the motion passed.

29. Communications (Newsletter) Elizabeth Wignot

Report on file. Fall Convention flier is 1st newsletter

30. Convention Site Betsy Murphy

Report on file. Convention will be here at Eaglewood for two years. The dates for the 2008 convention are Nov. 7 & 8.

31. Credentials and Elections Cathy R. Anderson

Report on file. Get credentials back to her asap.

32. Exceptional Children’s Week & "Yes I Can" Awards Anita Fischer & Joan Rog

Report on file. ECW is the first full week in May.

33. Fall Convention 2007 Joyce Meyer & Melissa Jones

Executive Board meeting is Thurs. night at 7PM. Delegate Assembly is Friday from 5-6.

34. Finance Lyle Goldensoph

Report on file. Regional Directors will now have $250. Ad Hoc is changed to $1000. Margaret made the motion that we accept these changes. This was seconded by Elizabeth Mackie and the motion passed.

35. Government Relations Corrine Woehler & Margaret Ortinau-Simons

Report on file. Corrine read some of this report to us.

36. History Robert E. Abbott

No report

37. Membership Beth Bobel & Natalie Naylor

Report on file.

38. Nominations Dr. Frances Carroll & Dr. Vinni Hall

No report. The following positions are up for election: President Elect, Secretary, Regions I, III, IV, and one for CEC delegate to replace Mary Camp. October 15th is the deadline for nominations.

39. Past Presidents Advisory (PPAC) Margaret Ortinau-Simons

No report.

40. Ray Graham Memorial Fund Betsy Murphy

Susan Green is the recipient this year from Region VIII. Written reports are to be given from past recipients at Delegate Assembly in November.

41. Scholarship Corrine Woehler

Report on file. Corrine is working on updating the forms.

42. Spring Conference 2007 Jeanne Fisher & Betsy Murphy

Report on file. Spring Conference will be at the Radisson in Peoria on April 11th and 12th. Iris made a motion that we accept this report. It was seconded by Margaret and the motion passed. Please let these chair people know if your subdivision needs meeting spaces.

43. Student Activities Natalie Komo & Ken and Katie Hoving.

Oral report. They are working with Emily and are encouraging everyone to attend the sock hop. They hope to get more students to become more involved.

44. Website/Webmaster Samantha Thomas

Report on file. Please let her know if she doesn’t respond as your email. There will be a new Ad Hoc committee –Communication Advisory Committee. This committee will consist of: Pres., Pres. Elect, Immediate Past President, By Laws and Policy Chair & Historian.

AD HOC COMMITTEES

45. Student Re-Organization Investigation Iris Kerbis-Puccini

This committee hasn’t met, but she suggests that this committee isn’t necessary any longer.

46. Explore Illinois CEC Chapters & Regions Joan Rog

Continue explore adult members in Region IV

47. Special Thinkers Dr. Vinni Hall

No report

48. Celebrate Illinois Natalie Naylor & Joan Rog

This committee was absorbed in the convention committee.

49. Mission Statement Bev Johns & Iris Kerbis-Puccini

Will report at fall convention.

50. New Business

Iris reported on the Illinois State Standards committee.

51. Old Business

No old business

52 Iris made a motion that the voting members of the board adjourn into closed session. This was seconded by Bethanie and the motion passed. Results of this session are as follows: “Electronic meetings are not in our by-laws and we will not participate in any as per Roberts Rules of Order.”

53. Adjournment

Iris made a motion to adjourn the meeting. This was seconded by Mike. The meeting was adjourned at 11:49.

Respectfully submitted

Jeri Wenberg
Secretary


	ILLINOIS COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN Fiscal year 2007-2008 Executive Board Meeting #4 Radisson Hotel – Peoria, IL April 11, 2008

Illinois Council for Exceptional Children
Delegate Assembly
Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Itasca, Illinois
Friday, November 2, 2007 at 5:00PM

Members Present: Nikki Baltalmi Ellis, Jeanne Fisher, Robert Schultz, Eleanor Mas, Susan M. Lepson, Anita Fischer, Elizabeth Mackie, Kathy Neu, Samantha Thomas, Beth Wignot, Karen Tipp, Emily Weaver, Susan Fowler, Michael Daly, Nancy Riggin, Betsy Murphy, Margaret Ortinau-Simons, Jeri Wenberg, Karen McKindra, June A. Davis, Charles J. Lucky, Lyle Goldensoph, Karen Garman, Bethanie Whittaker, Bobbi Kearny, Missy Jones, Iris Kerbis Puccini, Sue Miller, Joyce Meyer, William E. Vickers, Beth Bobel, Robert Abbott, Bev Johns, Kelly Gallo, Sharonjoy Jackson

1. Call to Order Heather Tratt, President
The meeting was called to order by President, Heather Tratt at 5:18

2. Adoption of Agenda/Procedures Nancy Riggin, Parliamentarian
Nancy went over the procedures to be used in this meeting. Only one person may speak at a time when called on by the President.

2A
Roll call was called by Cathy Anderson, Credentials & Elections Chair

Iris made the motion that we move elections to 2B. This was seconded by Lyle and the motion passed.

2B
Bev Johns moved that we elect Sharonjoy Jackson for President Elect by acclimation. Jeri Wenberg seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Karen McKindra moved that Elizabeth Mackie be elected as Region I Director by acclimation. This was seconded by Charles Lucky. Motion passed.
Bethanie moved that Karen Garman be elected as Region III Director by acclimation. Karen seconded this motion. The motion passed.
Katharine Neu was elected as Region IV Director by acclimation.
Bev Johns moved that Martha Vache be elected as Region VII Director by acclimation. This was seconded by Kelly Galls. Motion passed.

A paper ballot was recorded in the election for Secretary. Karen Garman moved that the first ballot be expunged. Missy Jones 2nd the motion. The motion passed. A second paper ballot was held and Bethanie Whittaker was elected Secretary.

3. Minutes of Previous Meeting                     Jeri Wenberg, Secretary
These minutes were approved prior at the Executive Board

4. Presidents Report                                                 Heather Tratt
Report on file

5. President-Elect Report                                          Betsy Murphy
The Regional Directors met this morning and they are working on restructuring regions.

6. Past President’s Report                           Margaret Ortinau-Simons
Report on file. They are working with the Governmental Relations Committee.

7. Treasurer’s Report                                                    Mike Daly
Report on file. An audit will be held before the next meeting.

8. CEC Representative Report              Mary Camp & Bob Abbott
Bob declared that it had been a pleasure to work with Mary. He went on to highlight his report.

9. ISCEC President’s Report                                     Emily Weaver
Oral report. She is just getting to know the ropes.

REGIONAL DIRECTORS

10. Region I                                                                  Elizabeth Mackie
Report on file.

11. Region II                                                                 Lyle Goldensoph
Report on file.

12. Region III                                                                Karen Garman
Report on file.

13. Region IV                                                                Vacant

14. Region V                                                                  Kathryn Neu
Report on file.

15. Region VI                                                                 Bobbi Kearney
Report on file.

16. Region VII                                                                 Martha Vaché
Report on file. Special thanks to Springfield Chapter that has been reactivated.

17. Region VIII                                                                      Beth Bobel
Report on file.

SUBDIVISION LIAISONS

18. Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Sp. Ed.(IAASE)        Vacant

19. Illinois Council for Children/Behavior Disorders (ILCCBD)     Bethanie Whittaker
Report on file. Very Special Thursday went well.

20. Illinois Division of Career Development & Transition (IDCDT)              Donna Ree
Report on file.

21. Illinois Davison of Developmental Disabilities (IDDD)                       Iris Kerbis Puccini
Oral report. They are reorganizing and she’s excited to work with others on this.

22. Illinois Division on Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners (IDDEL)
                                                                                                                                   Rita Brusca Vega
Report on file.

23. Illinois Division of Early Childhood (IDEC)                                          Robin Miller Young
           Report on file.

24. Illinois Division for Learning Disabilities (IDLE)                                 Robin Griswold
            Report on file.

25. Illinois Subdivision Pioneers division (ISPD)                                      Bev Johns
Report on file. Thanks for a great silent auction.

26. Illinois Teacher Education Division (ITED)                                          Melissa Jones
They are working on a Spring-Summer Institute

STANDING COMMITTEES

27. Awards                                                                             Mary Camp
Report on file.

28. Bylaw & Policy                                                             Nancy Riggin
Sharonjoy moved to accept the changes as presented by Nancy. Charles Lucky 2nd the motion. The motion passed. These are on file.

29. Communication (Newsletter)                        Elizabeth Wignot
Report on file.

30. Convention Site                                                  Betsy Murphy
Report on file. She hopes that everyone enjoyed this facility.

31. Credentials & Elections                             Cathy R. Anderson
Moved to 2B

32. Exceptional Children’s Week & “Yes, I Can”           Anita Fischer & Joan Rog
            Report on file.

33. Fall Convention 2007                                     Dr. Melissa Jones & Joyce Meyer
Thanks to the committee to make this convention a success.

34. Finance                                                                                              Lyle Goldensoph
Report on file. Changes have been made for better storage and record keeping.

35. Governmental Relations                      Corrine Woehler & Margaret Ortinau-Simons
Report on file.

36. History                                                                                                          Bob Abbott
Report on file.

37. Membership                                                                   Beth Bobel & Natalie Komo
Report on file.

38. Nominations                                                    Dr. Frances Carroll & Dr. Vinni Hall
Report on file.

39. Past President’s Advisory (PPAC)                              Margaret Ortinau-Simons
There were 11 members present. Bob Abbott reported for her.

40. Ray Graham Memorial Fund                                                               Betsy Murphy
Reports were given by Cathy and Anderson and Bobby Kearney about their projects with funds from last year. The new recipients for this year are Cathy Anderson for transition project and Lake County in increase their lending library.

41. Scholarship                                                                                          Connie Woehler
Report on file.

42. Spring Conference 2008 Jeanne Fisher & Betsy Murphy
Report on file. The dates are April 11th and 12th and will be held in Peoria.

43. Student Activities Natalie Komo, Ken Hoving, Katie Hoving
Report on file

44. Web-site/webmaster                                                                 Samantha Thomas
Report on file. Accolades were given by Margaret for the wonderful job Samantha is dong.

AD HOC COMMITTEES

45. Explore Illinois CEC Chapters & Regions                                             Joan Rog
She met with the Regional Directors and they will have more to report at the January meeting.

46. Communications Advisory Committee                                          Nancy Riggin
Report on file. This committee was made a standing committee.

47. Mission Statement                                                                                 Bev Johns
Report on file. Bev thanked her committee and then moved that we accept the statement with the changes made at the Executive Board meeting. This was seconded by Iris. Motion passed.

48. Special Thinkers                                                                                     Vinni Hall
Report on file.

49. New Business
None

50. Old Business
Regional Directors for election next year are 2, 6, & 8.

51. Adjournment
Iris made the motion that we adjourn. This was 2nd by Karen Garman. Motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 6:27PM

Respectfully submitted

Jeri Wenberg
Secretary

ILLINOIS COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
FY 2005-2006
Hyatt Regency Woodfield – Schaumburg, Illinois
Executive Board Meeting #6

June 10, 2006

Members Present: Nancy Riggin, Jeri Wenberg, Mary Camp, Kathy Neu, Lisa Menkhaus, Cathy Anderson, Karen Tipp, Beth Wignot, Samantha Thomas, Joan L. Rog, Natalie Naylor, Jeanne Fisher, Anita Fischer, Margaret Ortinau-Simons, Bev Johns, Betsy Murphy, Heather Tratt, Ronald Alpern.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order Margaret Ortinau-Simons, President

The meeting was called to order by President Margaret Ortinau-Simons at 9:28 AM.

2. Adoption of Agenda/Procedures Bob Abbott, Parliamentarian

Betsy Murphy made the motion to correct item 41 in the agenda to read 2006. Item # 27 IL. Division on Visual Impairments should be removed. Mary Camp seconded the motion and the motion passed.

3. Minutes of Previous Meeting Jeri Wenberg, Secretary

Minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted. Joan Rog made this motion and the motion was seconded by Mary Camp. Motion was passed.

4. President’s Report Margaret Ortinau-Simons, President

Report on file. Margaret thanked all those who helped her this year. She noted that the calendar for national CEC is different than ICEC. She will contact them to make the correction.

5. President-Elect’s Report Heather Tratt

Oral report. She is getting things together for Betsy for the coming year.

6. Past President’s Report Dr. Joan L. Rog

Report on file. Thanks to Margaret for all her efforts this past year.

7. Treasurer’s Report Michael Daly

Report on file. Joan requested that a donation of $100. be transferred to the Ray Graham memorial Fund in honor of deceased members of ICEC.

8. CEC Representatives’ Report Mary Camp & Dr. Vinni Hall

Report on file. Continue to report to “No Child Left Behind” Even if the deadline is past we should keep contacting our national representatives.

9 ISCEC President’s Report Laure Staley

No report

REGIONAL DIRECTORS

10. Region I Elizabeth Mackie

Report on file. Chapter 10 had a meeting on Tues and they are alive and well. Their last meeting was nicely attended and they accepted two new members.

11.Region II Lyle Goldensoph

No report

12. Region III Karen Garman

Oral report given by Mary Camp. Chapter 79 had over 200 attend Bosses night.

13. Region IV Lisa Menkhaus

Report on file. She completed the nomination report and got it sent in.

14. Region V Kathryn Neu

Report on file. She highlighted the information in her report.

15. Region VI Betsy Murphy

Report on file. She highlighted the information in her report.

16. Region VII Martha Vache

Report on file. Bev Johns presented her report. They went to Quincy to try to get a chapter started there.

17. Region VIII Beth Bobel

Report on file.

SUBDIVISION LIAISONS

18. IL Alliance of Administrators of Special Education (IAASE) Susan Slagle

No report.

19. IL Council for Children/Behavior Disorders (ICCBD) Bethanie Whittaker

No report

20. IL Division of Career Development & Transition (IDCDT) Donna Ree

Report on file.

21. IL Division for Developmental Disabilities (IDDD) Iris Kerbis Puccini

No report

22. IL Div. on Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners (IDDEL)

No report Rita Brisca Vega

23. IL Division of Early Childhood (IDEA) Dr.Mary-alayne Hughes

No report.

24. IL Division for Learning Disabilities (IDLD) Robin Griswold

Report on file

.25. IL Subdivision Pioneers Division (ISPD) Bev Johns

Report on file

26. IL Teacher Education Division (ITED) Dr. Elda Buchanan

No report

STANDING COMMITTEES

28. Awards Mary Camp

Report on file. She still only has one applicant. These nominations were due in May. If you need nomination forms she will be happy to email them to you.

29. ByLaws & Policy Nancy Riggin

Report on file. Please note the back of her report where the two changes were submitted. Mary Camp made the motion that we accept these changes. Joan Rog seconded and the motion passed.

30. Communications (Newsletter) Steve Inman

No report.

31. Credentials and Elections Cathy R. Anderson

Report on file.

32. Exceptional Children’s Week & “Yes I Can” Awards Joyce M. Meyer

No report.

33. Fall Convention 2006 Dr Jamie Basham

Report on file. Anita Fisher reported for Jamie that there will be an early bird registration for members only. They will be able to save $10 with this registration.

34. Finance Ronald Alpern

Oral report. He will be meeting with the Treasurer soon.

35. Governmental Relations Bev Johns

Report on file. There were no teachers at the State hearings in Elgin. Please get out for these hearings. Special Education class size is still important. Please reflect ICEC position at these hearings. Our position is that there should be no change in class size. Bev will draft a news release and ICEC position paper. She also summarized bills in the General Assembly. Every teacher should go on the ISBE web site to make sure that they are highly qualified.

36. History Robert E. Abbott

Report on file.

37. Membership Beth Bobel & Natalie Naylor

Report on file (back of report #17)

38. Nominations Dr. Frances Carroll & Dr. Vinni Hall

Report on file. Please note these corrections. It is not necessary to elect a new Secretary at this time. Also, Mary Camp’s RA position took effect January of 2006 and will run until 2008.

39. Ray Graham Memorial Fund Heather Tratt (Chair)

Oral report. Applicants should go to the web site or get applications at the Sept. board meeting.

40. Scholarship Joyce Moore

Report on file

41. Spring Conference 2006 Heather Tratt & Jeanne Fisher

Report on file. There were 94 who pre registered and a total of 102 who attended the conference.

42. Student Activities Natalie Naylor & Hyun Song

Report on file.

43. Website Heather Tratt

Oral report. She is looking forward to being finished with this part of her duties.

44. Past Presidents’ Advisory Committee Dr. Joan L. Rog

Oral report. Everything has been completed as charged.

AD HOC COMMITTEES

45. Northeastern IL State University Undergraduate & Graduate Student Chapters (Clarification Needed) Beth Wignot & Samantha Thomas

Oral report. They had their first meeting at Dr. Vinni Hall’s home. Thank you for allowing them to serve on this board. A new organization is being formed; “Special Thinkers”. www/special thinkers.org for more information.

46. Liaison “for “Wrightslaw” The Spec. Ed Advocate & “The National Center for Learning Disabilities” Karen Tipp

Report on file.

Adjourn

Mary Camp made the motion that we adjourn. This was seconded by Bev Johns. Motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 10:40.

Respectfully submitted

Jeri Wenberg, Secretary

ILLINOIS COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
DELEGATE ASSEMBLY & EXECUTIVE BOARD
MEETING # 5
HOLIDAY INN, ELK GROVE VILLAGE
APRIL 13, 2007

MEMBERS PRESENT; Heather Tratt, Betsy Murphy, Michael J. Daly, Nancy Riggin, Samantha Thomas, Beth A. Bobel, Anita Fischer, Missy Jones, Bill Vickers, Sue Miller, Barbara Moore, Corrine Woehler, Karen McKindra, Elizabeth Mackie, Sharonjoy Jackson, Joan L. Rog, Cathy R. Anderson, Natalie Naylor, Hyun Song, Iris Puccini, Mary Camp, Robin Griswold, Bev Johns, Rita Brusca-Vega, Julie Evans, Beth Wignot, Karen Garman, Clarence Toran, Jeri Wenberg, Margaret Ortinau- Simons, Robert E. Abbott, June A. Davis.

1. Call to Order Heather Tratt, President
The meeting was called to order by President Heather Tratt at 7:12 PM.

31. Roll call was taken by Cathy Anderson after which a quorum was declared.
The results of the roll call are as follows:
17 Delegates representing 9 chapters carrying 139 votes
6 delegates representing 6 subdivision carrying 6 votes
1 delegate representing 1 association carrying 1 vote
1 delegate representing members carrying 1 vote
For a total of 25 delegates representing 17 units carrying 147 delegate votes.

2. Adoption of Agenda/Procedures Bob Abbott, Parliamentarian
Mary Camp moved that the agenda be adopted. This was seconded by Beth Bobel. Motion passed. Bob explained the differences between Ex. Board and Delegate responsibilities.

3. Minutes of Previous Meeting Jeri Wenberg, Secretary
Robin Griswold moved that the Ex Board minutes be approved. Mary Camp seconded this motion. Motion passed. Sharonjoy Jackson moved the Delegate Assembly minutes be approved. This was seconded by Sue Miller. The motion passed.

4. President’s Report Heather Tratt, President
Heather’s report is on file. She has spent time getting acclimated to the new hotel. She reported that the 2nd newsletter is out as well as the RA’s survey for the National Conference.

5. President Elect’s Report Betsey Murphy
Report on file. She prepared and answered questions regarding CPDU’s for Spring Conference. She registered for the National Conference and the Saturday morning Leadership meeting.

6. Past President’s Report Margaret Ortinau-Simons
Her report is on file which she read to the assembly.

7. Treasurer’s Report Mike Daly
Report on file.

8. CEC Representative Report Mary Camp & Bob Abbott
Report on file.

9. ISCEC President’s Report
No report

REGIONAL DIRECTORS

10. Region I Elizabeth Mackie
Report is on file. She reported that North Park is a new chapter. She will notify them that they need to petition ICEC to become an official chapter.

11. Region II Lyle Goldensoph
Report is on file.

12. Region III Karen Garman
Report on file. She extended an invitation to Heather at attend their Bosses Night on May 9th.

13. Region IV Lisa Menkhaus
Report on file.

14. Region V Kathryn Neu
No report.

15. Region VI Bobbi Kearney
Report is on file. They had 45 attend their Self Directed IEP workshop. One of the scholarship winners is from their region.

16. Region VII Martha Vaché
Report is on file. Springfield chapter is up and running. Chapter 99 has had a wonderful year. One of their exceptional meetings was presented by John Roope who talked about “Children who Exhibit Anger” and “”Children and Attachment”.

17. Region VIII Beth Bobel
Report is on file. Beth moved that ISCEC Chapter 702 (Northeastern Il University) be moved from Region VIII to Region I due to the location of the university within Chicago limits. This motion was 2nd by Margaret Ortinau-Simons. The motion passed.

SUBDIVISION LIAISONS

18. Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Sp. Ed.(IAASE) Susan Slagle
No report. Susan Slagle is not the liaison. Iris will check to see who is and see that they are aware of our meetings.

19. Illinois Council for Children w Behavior Disorders (ICCBD) Bethanie Whittaker
No report.

20. Illinois Division of Career Development & Transition (IDCDT) Donna Ree
Report on file.

21. Illinois Division for Developmental Disabilities (IDDD) Iris Kerbis Puccini
No report.

22. Illinois Division on Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (IDDEL) Rita Brusca-Vega
She is talking with ITED for Pre Conference for Fall Convention.

23. Illinois Division for Early Childhood (IDEC) Julie Evans
No report on file. Her oral report is that she has been busy with their biannual conference in Springfield which will be held in October.

24. Illinois Division for Learning Disabilities (IDLD) Robin Griswold
Report on file.

25. Illinois Subdivision Pioneers division (ISPD) Bev Johns
Report on file. Pioneers want to present at Very Special Thursday at Fall Convention.

26. Illinois Teacher Education Division (ITED) Melissa Jones
Report is on file. Their conference will be held June 7-8. They also would like to present on Very Special Thursday at Fall Convention.

STANDING COMMITTEES

27. Awards Mary Camp
Report on file.

28. Bylaws & Policy Nancy Riggin
Report on file. Mike Daly made a motion to accept the changes in ICEC Policy (5.2.1.1,5.11, 5.11.1.2, 5.11.8.1, 5.11.12.1, 5.13.4, 5.11.5, 5.13.11) as presented with the exception of 5. 1 which was tabled. Betsy Murphy seconded the motion and the motion passed.

29. Communication (newsletter) Elizabeth Wignot
Report on file. She needs more information for future newsletters.

30. Convention Site Betsey Murphy
Report on file.

32. Exceptional Children’s Week & “Yes I Can” Anita Fischer & Joan Rog
Report is on file. They had two nominations for the “Yes I Can” award. They are Francis Murphy from Beardstown and Nick Russo from Huntley High School. The committee would like to modify the awards application.

33. Fall Convention 2007 Joyce Meyer & Melissa Jones
Report is on file. The following rates were presented. Preregistration fees: ICEC member - $120; Non member - $175; Associate/parent - $35. ISCEC member - $35; Student non member - $60; and retired member - $20 for lunch. On-Site Registration ICEC member - $175; non- member - $250; Associate/parent - $50; ISCEC member - $50; St

Illinois Council for Exceptional Children Delegate Assembly Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Itasca, Illinois Friday, November 2, 2007 at 5:00PM

Illinois Council for Exceptional Children
Delegate Assembly
Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Itasca, Illinois
Friday, November 2, 2007 at 5:00PM