OFFICIAL MINUTES FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING OF THE

ARKANSAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

The Board of Trustees for the Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired met for their monthly meeting on June 15, 2010.

Present: Beth Gray, Chairperson; Andrew Tolbert, Vice Chairperson; Dr. Doug Watson, Secretary; Khayyam Eddings, Board Member; Jeanne Tribett, ASBVI Parent Representative; Jim Hill, ASBVI Superintendent; Mike Phillips, ASD Superintendent; Katie Becker, Zania Musteen, Interpreters; Members of the Deaf Community; Members of the Blind Community

Absent: Dr. Henrietta Williams, Janice Vaughn

10-B-011 Motion to Approve Consent Items

Dr. Watson made a motion to accept the Consent Items and Mr. Tolbert seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Action Items

10-B-012 Motion to Approve Changes in ASBVI Handbook

Mr. Hill said that the changes in the handbook meet ADE requirements and address issues recommended by the monitors. Dr. Watson made a motion to accept the changes as written and Mr. Eddings seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

Discussion Items

Accreditation Report

Mr. Hill previously mailed a copy of the ASBVI Accreditation Report to the board, which showed that the school has received program approval.

Superintendent’s Report

Mr. Hill said that Mrs. Berry’s daughter was guest speaker at ASBVI’s 6^th grade graduation. First Lady Ginger Beebe was a guest at the 12^th grade graduation and Representative Kathy Webb was guest speaker. Mr. Hill said both graduation ceremonies were very nice and thanked the board members who were able to attend.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

June 15, 2010

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There being no further business for the Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, the meeting moved to the Agenda for the Arkansas School for the Deaf.

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Beth Gray, Chairperson

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Dr. Doug Watson, Secretary

Board of Trustees Meeting

Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired

June 15, 2010

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