Print articles in On Board which would raise the level of understanding of the Association's membership on issues related to diversity. Offer training programs on topics such as conflict resolution. Review and share with the membership research done by outside experts on whether testing instruments used in New York State are culturally insensitive, and to make appropriate recommendations to the Board of Directors in this regard. By Ms. Bellinger, seconded by Mr. Onken, to accept the report of the Ad hoc Cultural Diversity Committee. The Board prepared for its meeting with Commissioner Mills.
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The Board discussed its meeting with Commissioner Mills. The Board agreed that the meeting was valuable and that the format of the meeting worked well. President McCormick directed staff to prepare a follow-up letter to the Commissioner and to invite him to meet again with the Board at the June 2000 meeting. Mr. Little presented the Association's 2000 legislative program to the Board for approval. Mr. Little stated that the program reflected the action taken at the annual Business Meeting and stressed the need to develop a process to prioritize the items contained in the program.