Commission Meeting September 8, 2026

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AGENDA

IOWA COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND QUARTERLY MEETING

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – 12:00 P.M.

Iowa Department for the Blind – Des Moines, Iowa

 

  1. Call to Order 
  2. Introductions (quorum)
  3. Commissioner Chair Coleman & Commissioner Wirth - Comments
  4. Public Comment – 
  5. Approval of Agenda - Action Item 
  6. Consent Agenda – Action Item
    1. June 9, 2026, Minutes
  7. Agency Director Report – Stacy Cervenka
  8. Approval of 2027 Commission Meeting Calendar – Action Item
  9. Approval of SFY28 Budget – Action Item
  10. Helen Keller National Center Support Service Provider (SSP) Program Presentation - Active Support Service Provider and CoNavigator Programs 2026                  
  11. Policy – Approval
    1. Policy on the policy schedule
  12. CSNA Report 
  13. Gifts and Bequests Request – FMDG 
  14. Closed Session
    1. Request a closed session as provided in section 21.5(1)(a) of the open meetings law to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential or to be kept confidential as a condition for that governmental body’s possession or continued receipt of federal funds. 
    2. Motion to Reconvene 
    3. Action from Closed Session
  15. Next Commission Meeting – December 15, 2026 
  16. Adjournment

 

If a member of the public wishes to address the Commission with the intention of getting a Commission response at the meeting, the individual should request permission to be on the Commission agenda.  Written requests are due to the Commission office 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

Meetings held by the Iowa Commission for the Blind are accessible to all.  If you need accommodation or require special services, please call Janice Eggers at 515-380-1944 prior to the meeting.

 

Informal Workshop Session

The Commission will meet informally with staff from the Iowa Department for the Blind, Tuesday, September 8th, in person and via zoom, after the conclusion of the quarterly meeting. The following matters may be discussed, but no action will be taken during the meeting. The items are listed in no order and may be discussed at any point during the workshop.

Commission Input

Upcoming Policies 

  • Gifts and Bequests
  • College

Strategic Plan

Program Discussion

Division Updates and Discussion

Employee Engagement – Survey results

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