The FWM and HEED Committees met on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at the Weakley County Department of Finance in the Board Room. Others present included Shawn Francisco Director of Finance, Randy Frazier – Director of Schools, Tami Simpson – School Nutrition Supervisor, Gordon Morris – Chairman of the School Board, Richard Barber – Retired Director of Schools, Betsi Foster – President Elect WCEA, Kimberly Elliott – Treasurer WCEA, Marvin Flatt, Charlene Alsup and Sue Moore – Supervisors for Weakley County Schools, Houston Patrick – County Mayor, and Charles McIntosh – Weakley County Press.
PurposeContributions describing the 15th Conference on Computers, Freedom and Privacy: Panopticon, covering selective highlights of papers, presentations and the overall context of this meeting.Design/methodology/approachObservations and descriptions of key themes and ideas that were presented in a conference framework.FindingsSignificant participation at this conference.Originality/valueThis is the primary forum for the exploration of issues and challenges relating to the internet and freedom today, focusing on the impact that emerging surveillance societies have on the net and individuals particularly in light of the data mining and data sharing of personal information, combined with and the close partnership between corporations and government.Research limitations/implicationsHow problems and issues are resolved by others and realizing that the power of sharing information is greatest when solutions are creative and openly shared.Practical implicationsGood to share information and network with colleagues on issues relating to privacy.
Reports on the 14th Annual Conference on Computers, Freedom and Privacy, held in Berkeley, California in April 2004. Outlines the themes of the papers presented in the 12 plenary sessions.
NEW BUSINESS Resolution #2012-06 The purpose of the resolution is to set the rules of the commission. Commissioner Owen made the motion to place Resolution #2012-06 on the floor for discussion and with a second by Commissioner Stewart the motion passed unanimously. Members were provided the resolution and Chairman Westbrook reviewed the proposed changes which appeared in bold type. Changes proposed are as follows: 1) Page 2, Rule 1: Changes the commission agenda format. Discussion continues. Commissioner Owen made the motion to delete item 11 citizen comments and with a second by Commissioner Salmon the motion passed unanimously. 2) Page 10, Rule 9, Item 6 the audit committee is added. 3) Page 11, Rule 9, Item I all resolutions shall have two sponsors prior to committee’s review. 4) Page 1, Rule 1 the language is not grammatically correct. Committee requested the Director of Finance to make the grammar correction while maintain the same intent of the rule.