Board Members

• Jeff Neidich, President
• Allan Brenner
• Tony Candella
• Judy Karau, Secretary
• Tom Scott, Vice-President

Action may be taken on any item listed on the agenda. Please note that all times indicated and the order of business are approximate and subject to change.

Executive Officer
Jane Brackman, Ph.D.

AGENDA

Open Session

1. CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
2. President's Welcome (J. Neidich)
3. Approval of Board Meeting Minutes September 28, 2007
4. Executive Officer's Report (J. Brackman)
• Distribution of Board Member Orientation Manual
• Report on meeting with Restaurant and Retailers
  Associations and SB 905
• Budget report
• Strategic plan facilitator search
5. Written Exam Workshop report (J. Brackman)
6. Discussion of solicitation of funds by out of state guide dog schools, B&P Code 7202.5 (A. Balingit)
7. School licensing renewal fee proposal (B&P Code 7200.7) (J. Brackman)
8. Agenda Items for Next Meeting
9. Meeting Calendar
10. Public Comment

Closed Session[Closed pursuant to Government Code section 11126 (a) (1).]

11. Interview and Selection of Executive Officer
    

    Open Session

12. Announce any action taken in closed session
13. Adjournment

This agenda as well as Board meeting minutes can be found on the Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind web site at www.guidedogboard.ca.gov.

Meetings of the Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind are open to the public except when specifically noticed otherwise in accordance with the Open Meeting Act. The audience will be given appropriate opportunities to comment on any issues before the Board, but the President may apportion available time among those who wish to speak. Meetings are held in facilities accessible to persons with disabilities. Any person with a disability who requires a disability-related modification of accommodation in order to participate in the public meeting may make a request by contacting Jane Brackman at 916-574-7825 or email jane_brackman@dca.ca.gov or send a written request to 1625 Market Blvd., S-202, Sacramento, CA 95834 at least five (5) business days before the meeting. Requests for further information should be directed to Jane Brackman at the same addresses noted above.