Enclosure #2
Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities
Executive Committee
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
3:00 p.m.
Via Telephone Conference and Springfield and Chicago Offices
Members Present: Staff Present:
Bill Bogdan, Chairperson (via phone) Sheila T. Romano, Director
Lynn Gallagher Val Elzy (via phone)
Helen Kauffman (via phone) Margie Harkness (via phone)
Barbara Pritchard (via phone) Jennifer Harrison
Vincent Smith Janinna Hendricks
Randy Staton Vanessa Morris (via phone)
Dan Winters Sandy Ryan
Jacqueline Tunson
Staff Absent:
Jill Turnbull
AGENDA ITEM: Call to Order
The Executive Committee meeting of the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities was
held on January 12, 2011. Bill Bogdan, Chairperson, via phone presiding and Sheila T. Romano,
Director present. Chairperson Bogdan called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.
Chairperson Bogdan stated that meetings are not normally conducted in this manner, but due to
the severe weather expected an exception was made. The Council meeting will be conducted in
the same manner on January 13th, 2011.
AGENDA ITEM: Minutes (Enclosure #1)
MOTION: Approve the November 3, 2010 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes.
Made by: Dan Winters Second: Helen Kauffman
VOTE: Motion Carried Unanimously
AGENDA ITEM: Chairperson’s Report
2011 Committee Membership (Enclosure #2)
Chairperson Bogdan welcomed the newest members Vincent Smith, Randy Staton and Dan
Winters to the Executive Committee and thanked other Executive Committee members for
agreeing to serve another year.
Chairperson Bogdan shared with the committee that Dan Winter has agreed to serve as Chair of
the Self Determination and Health Committee, Lynn Gallagher will serve as Chair of the
Education and Employment Committee and Helen Kauffman will serve as Chair of the
Community Inclusion and Housing Committee.
Chairperson Bogdan stated that Enclosure #2 is the 2011 Council Committee Membership list.
2011 Speak Up and Speak Out Summit
Chairperson Bogdan reviewed feedback from the Speak Up and Speak Out Summit. He
reminded Executive Committee members that there is a decision memo for the Speak Up and
Speak Out Summit in the packet for tomorrow’s Council meeting.
State Plan – Performance Targets (Enclosure #3)
Chairperson Bogdan facilitated discussion with the Executive Committee to reach consensus on
the outcomes for three of the State Plan performance targets.
Goal 1 performance target #3 the consensus was to target 3 new or enhanced service provisions;
Goal 1 performance target #4 the consensus was to initiate and/or collaborate in resolving 10
emerging issues;
Goal 2 performance target #6 the consensus of the committee was to train/reach 500,000 people
by awareness campaigns/media.
Review of Director’s Evaluation Format (Enclosure #4)
Chairperson Bogdan stated that once a year the Chairperson in consultation with the Executive
Committee is responsible for evaluating the performance of the Council’s Director. He would
like to receive more input from Council members. The Executive Committee discussed different
ways of achieving this including the use of Survey Monkey rather than continuing the use of a
paper process. Staff member Vanessa Morris will do further research on the use of Survey
Monkey and report her findings to Chairperson Bogdan.
AGENDA ITEM: Director’s Report
Chicago Community Trust – White Paper
Director Romano stated that The Chicago Community Trust released a White Paper in
November 2010 and a copy was included in the Council packet. The report has three sections;
community living, employment and education transition. The Chicago Community Trust is
meeting to discuss next steps. Director Romano sees potential opportunity for the Council.
The Civic Federation
Director Romano provided information for new Executive Committee members about The Civic
Federation and updated them on dialogue that she has been having with The Civic Federation.
Based upon discussions with the Council’s Executive Committee last year, Director Romano
hosted a meeting with the Civic Federation and the Chicago Community Trust to discuss
potential a potential partnership related to analysis of the Illinois system of service for people
with developmental disabilities. The Civic Federation is developing a proposal to the Chicago
Community Trust for such an analysis as well as the advocacy and dissemination necessary to
educate others.
Director Romano requested that discussion occur at the Council meeting regarding the Council
allowing the Executive Committee to review the proposal and make a decision on funding before
the March Council meeting if necessary. The consensus was to make the request at the Council
meeting.
Senate Resolution Update
Director Romano reviewed with Executive Committee a request from Senator Pankau to assist
her in determining how to have an impact in the field of developmental disabilities. There were
several discussions and the decision was made that Senator Pankau wanted to sponsor a
resolution in support of the Division of Developmental Disabilities’ Strategic Plan during the
veto session. Senator Pankau hosted a meeting with ICDD, AFSME and the Illinois League of
Advocates for the Developmentally Disabilities (IL-ADD) to discuss issues related to the
resolution. Final review of the Resolution was done and the revised draft will be sent to AFSME
and IL-ADD for comment. Senator Pankau intends to file the resolution during the first week in
February. One legislator in each caucus has been identified to be the champion within their
caucus.
Funding Availability
Staff member Janinna Hendricks provided an explanation of the funds availability chart for new
Executive Committee members.
Federal Budget
Director Romano said work is being done on a Continuing Resolution at the federal level. In
addition there is discussion about potential cuts in discretionary funds at the federal level for FY
11 and or FY 12.
AGENDA ITEM: Old Business
Public Awareness Discussion
Chairperson Bogdan stated that the current Serafin and Associates project will conclude on
December 31, 2011. There was discussion with the previous Executive Committee about options
related to public awareness when this project concludes. The options discussed are: to develop
a new CFI; to extend the current project, or not to do an external project and consider public
awareness activities being done internally by staff.
After discussion the consensus was not to develop a new CFI at this time. Executive Committee
members discussed the components of the current initiative that they would like to see continued
if possible. A request was made that staff research those pieces and discussion will continue at
the next meeting.
AGENDA ITEM: New Business
None brought forward.
AGENDA ITEM: Adjournment
MOTION: Move to adjourn at 4:48 p.m.
MADE BY: Lynn Gallagher SECOND: Dan Winters
VOTE: Motion Carried Unanimously