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
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