[DSM-Iowa] Fwd: Iowa Commission for the Blind Meeting September 8, 2026 - Updated

[Helen Mejia]

Good morning NFBI,
The next IDB commission meeting is this Tuesday. It’s an important opportunity to stay informed regarding what’s happening at IDB. I encourage everyone who is able to attend.
Helen

Helen Mejia, President
National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
hmejia at nfbi.org
(570) 983-7867

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Subject: Iowa Commission for the Blind Meeting September 8, 2026 - Updated
Date: September 3, 2026 at 4:09:01 PM CDT
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Iowa Department for the Blind
September 3, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
CONTACT
Janice Eggers
janice.eggers at blind.state.ia.us <mailto:janice.eggers at blind.state.ia.us>
515-380-1944
Iowa Commission for the Blind Meeting September 8, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Agenda

Call to Order
Introductions (quorum)
Commissioner Chair Coleman & Commissioner Wirth - Comments
Public Comment –
Approval of Agenda - Action Item
Consent Agenda – Action Item
June 9, 2026, Minutes
Agency Director Report – Stacy Cervenka
Approval of 2027 Commission Meeting Calendar – Action Item
Approval of SFY28 Budget – Action Item
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Gifts and Bequests Discussion
Policy – Approval
Policy on the policy schedule
CSNA Report
Gifts and Bequests Request – FMDG
Closed Session
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.
Motion to Reconvene
Action from Closed Session
Next Commission Meeting – December 15, 2026
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

 
The packet information may also be found on our website at the following link:  
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When: September 8, 2026 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Topic:  Iowa Commission for the Blind Meeting

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