February 24, 2007
1.0 Call to Order [Bill]
1.1 Introduction of Bonnie Buckelew
2.0 Minutes [Marci-previously e-mailed]
3.0 Treasurers Report [Reed]
4.0 Standing Committee Reports
4.1 Membership [Ashlie]
4.2 Newsletter [Paul]
4.3 Government Relations [Larry]
4.4 Publicity/Awards [Bonnie]
4.5 Constitution/By-Laws [Jackie]
4.6 Finance [Donna]
4.7 Scholarship/Mini Grants [Barbara]
4.8 Multicultural [Bridgette]
4.9 Technology [Charlotte]
4.10 Student CEC [Gerlinde]
5.0 Old Business
5.1 Super Conference 26 financial [Donna/Reed]
6.0 New Business
6.1 Budget approval [Donna]
6.2 Cecil Picard memorial
6.3 Super Conference 27
6.31 Results of survey on Super Conference 26 [Sassy]
6.4 Business from the floor
7.0 Establish date and location of next meeting
8.0 Adjourn
Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children
Executive Committee Meeting
February 24, 2007
Lafayette
Call to order by Dr. Bill Rieck at 10:15 AM
Executive Committee members present:
Dr. Bill Rieck
Dr. Gerlinde Beckers
Larry Aucoin
Jackie David
Ashley Allerdyce
Bonnie Wise
Bridgette Alvarez
Marcy Boudreaux-Johnson
Dr. Donna Wadsworth
Dr. Reed Rhodes
Charlotte Ducote
Dr. Paul Mooney
Bonnie Buckelew
Sassy Wheeler
Minutes from January Executive Committee meeting were read by Marcy.
Minutes were accepted after a correction to the spelling of Larry’s name was made.
Bonnie moved to accept, Marcy seconds and all agreed.
Dr. Rieck introduced Bonnie B. as the new Awards Chairperson
Treasurer’s Report by Dr. Rhodes:
See handout prepared by Reed Rhodes. (Note- a copy of all handouts will be placed in the “CEC Executive Committee Secretary’s Binder” I have created for future reference if needed.)
Bonnie moved to accept the Treasurer’s report, Gerlinde seconds, all agreed.
Newsletter by Dr. Paul Mooney:
It was decided that the newsletter will be done April 19.
Paul asked for clarification on the purpose of the letter. Bill stated that the purpose was to let people know what was going on with the Executive Committee as well as Special Education in Louisiana.
It was also recommended that the newsletter highlight SCEC chapters as well as CEC member ideas.
* Paul suggested waiting until the first week of May to get the newsletter out. DEADLINE for submitting articles/information is April 25.
Governmental relations by Larry Aucoin:
- 17 new committee members signed up for Smart Brief and Public Policy at Super Conference.
- CAN coordinators meeting in June. Larry will get a list of those who respond to legislative action center.
Constitution/ Bylaws by Jackie David:
- Will do an article for newsletter
- We were reminded that the constitution is on the website and we got a copy emailed with the CEC handbook from Bill.
- Fill free to email questions to Jackie and she will prepare responses to present at Exec. Comm. Meetings
- There will be no changes made in constitution- just clarification.
Financial Committee Report by Dr. Donna Wadsworth:
- Will be introduced under “New Business”
Multicultural Committee Report by Bridgette Alvarez:
- Committee handed out information at their booth at SC
- Materials included: Learning styles in classroom
* Will submit an article for Newsletter
Technology Report by Charlotte Ducote:
- Ideas were requested for websites and links to include on the websites
- Link to AT centers will be included on the La. CEC website
- Newsletters and Exec. Comm. meeting minutes will be included. ( New or “current” newsletters will replace the older newsletter.)
- The contact link will be changed to Bill.
- The purpose of La. CEC will be stated on the website which is like the purpose of newsletter. Perhaps also include something somewhere about how La. CEC offers “high quality reasonable cost professional development.”
- Website currently has National CEC’s mission statement. Request to put on agenda for next meeting- mission statement for state.
Student CEC report by Dr. Gerlinde Beckers:
- Requested 2 student co-chairs if budget allows
- National does assignments to chapters by zip code so we probably have more students out there “misplaced.”
Old Business
Bridgette:
An overview of income from SC was given. We are “in the black!”
New Business
Budget report by Dr. Donna Wadsworth:
See handouts that Donna prepared for all committee members.
Bonnie made a motion to accept the proposed budget, Jackie seconds, and all agreed.
Motion carried.
Super Conference Budget
-Assuming it is a two day conference
Larry made motion to accept, Marcy seconds, and all agreed.
Donna moved as Finance Chair to reimburse Cindy Owens $1500 for expenses from conference last year which she never received.
Jackie seconds, all agreed- motion carried.
*** Reminder- send receipt to treasurer for any expenses you have or need reimbursement for!!! Also keep a copy for your records as well.***
Comments from Bill
Regarding Cecil Picard, how are we going to provide an appropriate memorial? Donna stated she was concerned. Cecil was interested in “hands-on” with kids not just research. Perhaps a small donation to the foundation and name a scholarship in his honor?
Jackie moves to table this discussion at this time until more information is available from Cecil’s family.
Bill comments that 1 scholarship could be named after Cecil but shouldn’t be limited to an Early Childhood recipient.
Gerlinde moves to name 1 scholarship after Cecil Picard, Jackie seconds, all agreed- motion carried.
**Donation discussion was tabled.
Ad-hoc Committee report by Sassy Wheeler:
See handout Sassy prepared.
Jackie voiced concern about new board taking the responsibility of January conference. The board that does the work should be the board to do the conference. She suggested an October conference.
Donna proposed constitutional change for officers to take over in July.
Reed moves, Sassy seconds, all agreed.
Jackie will draft up the change.
A request was made by Bill to begin planning for January 2008 in Lafayette for SC.
Marcy moves, Sassy seconds, and all approved-motion carried.
Bill will look into what’s available and will email us.
March- No meeting but committee members need to respond to emails!
Donna suggests that Sassy as Ad-hoc work with Cindy (VP) on Program
Sassy agreed.
No April meeting.
NEXT MEETING
May 5 at 10 AM in Baton Rouge at Peabody Hall.
** Ashley will take minutes for Marcy at this meeting.
Gerlinde moved to adjourn, Sassy seconds, all approved.
Meeting ended at 12:15 PM.
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