[nfbmi-talk] for the record again mi hiding documents

joe harcz Comcast joeharcz at comcast.net
Thu Mar 31 23:44:07 UTC 2011


Is Tthis oneof the documements you and other derelicts are looking for sir:

Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth/Michigan Commission for the Blind

Cooperative Cash Match Agreement

between

Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth/Michigan Commission for the Blind

(hereafter designated DELEG/MCB)

and

Macomb Intermediate School District

(hereafter designated the cooperating agency)

The agreement shall take effect on 10-01-10 and continue until such time as it is terminated as stipulated below.

I.                     A formal cooperative relationship is created and agreed to by DELEG/MCB and the local public entity designated above to develop and
deliver vocational rehabilitation services to persons who meet the eligibility criteria of DELEG/MCB.

II.                   Eligible populations are individuals with visual impairments which constitute a substantial impediment to employment and who require
vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, obtain or maintain employment, as defined by the Rehabilitation Act and its Amendments.

III.                 Services provided under this agreement are not the customary or typical services provided by the cooperating agency. Services described
in Attachment A must represent new services that have a vocational rehabilitation focus or existing services that have been modified, adopted, expanded,
or reconfigured to be a vocational rehabilitation focus. These services provided by the cooperating agency must be limited to applicants for, or recipients
of, services from DELEG/MCB as specified in Public Act 260. Administrative procedures are also outlined in Attachment A.

IV.                 Local funds will be receipted as described in Attachment B.

V.                   Expenditures for vocational rehabilitation services and administration of these services are under direct control, and complete discretion
of, DELEG/MCB, as specified in federal regulations Public Act 260.

VI.                 The parties further agree:

A.                  No individuals shall be denied service solely on the basis of age, disability, race, color, creed, sex, national origin, marital status,
religion, ability or inability to pay therefore.

B.                   There will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment with respect to tenure, terms, conditions, privileges
of employment on the basis of age, disability, race, color, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, partisan considerations, residence, height, weight,
or arrest record.

C.                   There will be compliance with Federal Civil Rights Laws (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964), the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, and the Rehabilitation Act as amended, both in providing services and achieving employment of
individuals with disabilities.

D.                  If any provision of this agreement is found to be in conflict with the federal or state law, that provision will be subordinate to the
law. The other provisions of this agreement shall remain valid and binding.

E.                   All aspects of this agreement covered by confidentiality provisions of laws and respective agency policy shall be observed by both
parties to this agreement.

F.                   It is understood by both parties that this agreement remains in force until such time as it is amended or terminated by either party.
Provisions of this agreement may be amended by revision to Attachment A or B. with the signature of both parties, and such an amendment and its specification
shall become a binding part of the agreement. This document and Attachments A, B, C constitute the entirety of this agreement; no other attachments are
permitted.

G.                   Request for termination of this agreement shall be sent to the other party by certified mail, return receipt requested. Termination
of the agreement shall be at the discretion of DELEG/MCB and become effective 30days following receipt of the Notice of termination (sent via certified
mail, return receipt requested).

H.                  This agreement may be renewed each year. Changes in program goals and budgeting will be designated in Attachments A and B.

I.                     The full local contribution will be obligated first during the fiscal year in which the agreement was originated. Any federal portion
of agency funds remaining will be carried forward to the next year and redirected to other RS programs, at the discretion of DELEG/MCB.

J.                    In the event this agreement is terminated prior to the end of the fiscal year, the un-obligated local portion will be returned to
the cooperating agency within 30 days of the effective termination date.

K.                  Case service funds generated as a result of this resource sharing agreement will be directed by DELEG/MCB, cannot be restricted to any
one vendor, and will be utilized to purchase goods and services in support of an individual’s employment goal identified in the Individualized Education
Plan.

L.                   At the completion of the state fiscal year (or upon termination of this agreement), the parties agree to meet and evaluate actual program
activities against the program goals specified in Attachment A. Effective performance under this agreement will be evidenced by completion of Attachment
C, Annual Review, which will be forwarded to the DELEG/MCB Office of the State Director 45 days following the end of the State fiscal year. This attachment
will become a part of the original agreement and will be binding on both parties.

VII.         Evidence of this agreement is reflected by the proper signatures on Attachment B.

Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth/Michigan Commission for the Blind

Cooperative Cash Match Agreement

Administrative Procedures-Attachment A

Fiscal Year:                 2010/2011

Date of Agreement:    10-01-10

I.          Narrative

The Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth/Michigan Commission for the Blind (DELEG/MCB) and the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD) will
work in partnership to provide career exploration, pre-employment training skills and transition services for school-to-work or higher education. These
services will be specifically tailored to benefit secondary students who are legally and / or totally blind. These services are to provide the additional
supports necessary for blind students to access and receive maximum benefit from the transition services offered to their sighted peers. Transition services
are to enhance opportunities for legally and/or totally blind students to experience positive employment options allowing them to continue on to gainful
employment or further education after high school.

II.        Referral Process

MISD teacher consultants for the visually impaired (TC/VI) will refer eligible students to the DELEG/MCB counselors to open a case and for inclusion into
the program. Eligible students will be secondary level, legally blind students receiving vision services via the MISD.

The MISD TC/VI will provide the DELEG/MCB counselor with a current copy of the student’s annual review of planning and program progress, eye report, release
of information form (including video/photo release), DELEG/MCB general client information for program development application and MISD vision services
evaluation. This information will assist DELEG/MCB in understanding the student, as well as, provide documentation to assist in prevocational and vocational
training considerations needed for DELEG/MCB service planning. Information will also be provided as to the scheduling of the IEPT so that the DELEG/MCB
counselor may attend the IEP and initiate a DELEG/MCB file and authorize participation into these partnership transition services.

Legally and/ or totally blind secondary students may be eligible for referral for these transition services anytime after the age of 14 when their eligibility
for transition services begins per the IDEA. By mutual agreement, a student’s participation in these specific partnership transition services may be delayed
until it is determined the student will gain benefit from participation.

III.       Joint Planning & Documentation of Cooperative Efforts

(A)         DELEG/MCB

1.                  The DELEG/MCB counselor will review the referral materials.

2.                  The DELEG/MCB counselor will complete the DELEG/MCB intake process, contacting the parents/students within 60 days after receipt of
the intake materials, establishing eligibility for services.

3.                  DELEG/MCB will participate in IEP and transition for students as requested by the MISD TC/VI and/or the student’s school.

4.                  Provide the family with written information regarding available programs and services through DELEG/MCB.

5.                  DELEG/MCB counselor will obtain medical report/physical exam from family.

6.                  DELEG/MCB will arrange any special evaluations necessary for the student to pursue program goals.

7.                  In partnership with other agencies, DELEG/MCB will provide each transition student the soft skills curriculum that prepares individuals
for the following activities: adapted job seeking skills, resume preparation, mock employment interviews, application completion, job decoding, job shadowing,
problem solving, mobility and transportation. Opportunities for summer employment will be offered to appropriate transitioning students for the development
of work skills. A transition skills portfolio will be kept for each student documenting skill acquisition. Information regarding vocational training, as
well as information regarding area colleges and universities will be provided to assist students in planning future program and career goals.

8.                  Arrange inclusion in the appropriate partnership secondary transition program once a student reaches high school level.

9.                  Upon completion of their educational program, DELEG/MCB will provide students with any vocational assessments necessary for job training,
job placement or college assistance.

(B)         MISD

1.                  MISD TC/VI will provide the referral materials outlined in the referral process to the DELEG/MCB counselor for all eligible secondary
students on their caseload.

2.                  MISD TC/VI will invite the DELEG/MCB to the IEPT meeting of these students by the 14th birthday of the student.

3.                  MISD TC/VI will work in consultation with the DELEG/MCB to identify and place the student in the appropriate partnership transition
program.

IV.       Feedback Mechanism

1.                  Parents/guardians will receive updates regarding progress within the transition program (including any employment roadblocks that are
disability related) via the IEP process, as well as attend the established bi-annual parent night.

2.                  Ongoing collaboration and dialogue will occur between DELEG/MCB, their collaborating agencies and MISD TC/VI staff to monitor and assess
this partnership transition program.

3.                  A transition skills portfolio (written, audio, visual, video or any combination) will be developed annually for each student by the
skills provider to document skill acquisition. This portfolio will be shared with and housed by the local district to be part of the student’s permanent
school record.

4.                  An annual Program Review Report will be issued by DELEG/MCB that will identify the goals of the participants and progress made toward
achieving the goals.

V.        Evaluation of Program  Goals and Objectives/ Outcomes

1.                  Annual review of the program will be performed by DELEG/MCB, MISD TC/VI and any agencies contracted to provide transition services.

2.                  Annual review of student skill portfolios.

3.                  Review of annual DELEG/MCB Program Review Report.

4.                  Provide Vocational exploration opportunities

a)      Job Shadowing experiences

b)      Mentoring

c)      Vocational Assessments

d)      Paid or unpaid work experiences

5)   Independent Living Skills

a)  Orientation kitchen appliances

b)  Simple meal preparation

c)  Laundry experience

      d)  Time and money management

6)   Guideposts

       a) Work Readiness Skills

 b) Community –based instruction, co-op

 c) Entrepreneurship

       d) Visits to Michigan Works

7)    Orientation and Mobility

a) Expanded mobility training to large venues ,i.e.          malls, stadiums, etc.

b) Use of public transportation

c)  Crossing of busy intersections and roundabouts

VI.       Process For Resolution of Conflicts

Any conflict that arises will be resolved between the DELEG/MCB counselor and the MISD TC/VI. Any conflict that cannot be resolved at that level will be
taken to the DELEG/MCB Regional  Manager and the MISD supervisor of vision services. Any conflict that cannot be resolved at that level will be taken to
the Director of Consumer Services (MCB) and the MISD Associate Superintendent for Special Education Services.

Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth/Michigan Commission for the Blind

Cooperative Cash Match Agreement

Program & Budget-Attachment B

Agreement originated on 10-01-010

IDENTIFICATION

DELEG/MCB Regional Office:           Detroit Regional Office

Cooperating Agency:                          Macomb Intermediate School District

Dates of Service:                                 10-01-10 through 09-30-11

ARMS SHORT FUND SOURCE NAME:               MACOMB ISD

MEASURABLE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES/OUTCOMES:

31 plus referrals will be provided for inclusion in this program. Those secondary students determined eligible for MISD TC/VI services and requiring transition
services will receive adapted job related transition services. It is expected that a majority of these students will obtain the necessary skills for productive
employment.

RESOURCES

A.     Local (27 percent of Total)                                              $30,940

B.      DELEG/MCB                                                                            $80,649.12

C.     Total                                                                             $111,589.12

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

100% by July 31, 2011

COOPERATING AGENCY INFORMATION

            Name:                          Macomb ISD

Address:
44001 Garfield Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038

Telephone:                   (586) 228-3300

Federal ID#:                38-1714601

Attention:                    Cynthinan Alderman

SIGNATORIES

________________________________________________           ____________

Gwendolyn McNeal, East Region Manager DLEG/MCB                Date

_________________________________________________          ___________

Cynthinan Alderman, Executive Director, MISD  Center Programs                  Date

Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth/Michigan Commission for the Blind

Cooperative Cash Match Agreement

Annual Review-Attachment C

Cooperative agreement between Macomb ISD

 and Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth/Michigan Commission for the Blind

Per the cooperative agreement for fiscal year 2011 the undersigned have jointly reviewed the program objectives outlined in Attachment A, agree that the
program has been operated in compliance with the requirements of the written agreement. It is further agreed that the program goals have effectively been
met to the satisfaction of all parties.

Reviewed and Approved by:                                      ____________________________________

                                                                                    ____________________________________

                                                                                    ____________________________________

                                                                                    ____________________________________

Date of Review:                                                          ____________________________________

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----- Original Message -----
From:
Farmer, Mel (DELEG)
To:
'joe harcz Comcast'
Cc:
Haynes, Carla (DELEG)
;
Cannon, Patrick (DELEG)
Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 3:48 PM
Subject: RE: mcb foia ada and 504 request

Mr. Paul Joseph Harcz, Jr.

1365 E. Mt. Morris Rd.

Mt. Morris, MI 48458

RE: Freedom of Information Act Response Extension

Dear Mr. Harcz:

This notice is in response to your March 24, 2011 email requesting copies of nonexempt public records/information under the state’s Freedom of Information
Act, MCL 15.231 et seq., as described in the attached copy of your email.

In order to determine the existence of any nonexempt records/information within the Department responsive to your request, a search must be performed. Pursuant
to MCL 15.235, Section 5(2)(d) of the FOIA, it is necessary to extend the Department’s response time through April 15, 2011, or sooner.

Sincerely,

Melvin Farmer, Jr.

Central FOIA Coordinator

Cc: Carla Haynes, Patrick Cannon

From: joe harcz Comcast [mailto:joeharcz at comcast.net]
Sent: Thursday, March 24, 2011 9:02 AM
To: Haynes, Carla (DELEG)
Cc: Cannon, Patrick (DELEG); Craig.McManus at ed.gov; Jo Anne Pilarski MCB, Chair; Larry Posont; John Scott MCB, Commissioner; lydia schuck; nfbmi-talk at nfbnet.org;
Joe Sibley MCBVI Pres.
Subject: mcb foia ada and 504 request

March 24, 2011

Paul Joseph Harcz, Jr.

1365 E. Mt. Morris Rd.

Mt. Morris, MI 48458

E-mail:
joeharcz at comcast.net

Re: Several ADA and FOIA requests for Information

Carla Haynes

Michigan Commission for the Blind

FOIA

(Via E-mail)

Patrick D. Cannon

Director, Michigan Commission for the Blind

(via E-mail)

Dear Ms. Haynes and Mr. Cannon,

I am writing today to ask for the following items under the Michigan Freedom of Information act:

-the recordings of the December, 2010 and March, 2011 MCB meetings

-the complete internal operating budget including line item expenditures Fiscal Year 2010 (including the missing last quarter)

-the complete internal operating budget through the first two quarters of this fiscal year

-the contract between the Commission and the Clarion Hotel in Kalamazoo for purposes of use as the interim MCB TC

The following items are requests for information under relevant provisions of The Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973:

-the corrective action plan and final response to the RSA monitoring report which, as it was discussed at the last MCB meeting and was claimed to have been
sent to Commissioners should have been made a part of my ADA accommodation package prior to the meetings of March 17 and 18, 2011 and constitute a violation
of the ADA in the omission of same

-the draft minutes of the March 17 and 18, 2011 MCB meetings

Of course, as a person who is blind I am requesting all of the above information and any correspondences to this request in accessible format and a timely
manner. I invoked the ADA, Title II, subpart e, communications in this regard. Aside from the recordings which can be sent as in the past on a flash card
as mp3 files via U.S. mail I request that all other information is sent to me as either Word, or plain text file attachments, or enclosures to my E-mail
address.

I thank you in advance for your prompt response.

Sincerely,

Paul Joseph Harcz, Jr.

Cc: MCB Commissioners

Cc: NFB, MI and MCBVI

Cc: Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section, USDOJ

cc: RSA

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