IDB Special Commission Meeting September 15, 2026

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AGENDA

IOWA COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND SPECIAL MEETING

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 – 1:00 P.M.

Iowa Department for the Blind – Des Moines, Iowa

 

  1. Call to Order 
  2. Introductions (quorum)
  3. Public Comment
  4. Approval of Updated SFY28 Budget – Action Item
  5. Gifts and Bequests Discussion
  6. Policy – Approval
    1. Policy on the policy schedule
  7. CSNA Report 
  8. Gifts and Bequests Request – FMDG 
  9. 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
  10. Next Commission Meeting – December 15, 2026 
  11. 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 15th, in person and via zoom, after the conclusion of the special 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