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Mon Aug 17, 2026
Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board
Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board regular monthly meeting
The Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board will hold its regular monthly board meeting on August 17, 2026, at 3:15 p.m. at 302 Dulles Drive, Lafayette, LA. The meeting is open to the public. No specific agenda items, decisions, or proposals are listed in the provided notice.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Acadiana Area Human Services District
Board of Directors
will conduct its
Regular Monthly Board Meeting on
Monday, August 17, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.
at
302 Dulles Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
This meeting is open to the public.
In accordance with Louisiana Open Meeting Law and the American with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend
or participate in this meeting should contact AAHSD at (337) 262-4190 within 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance.
Mon Sep 21, 2026
Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board
Board meeting set
The Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board is holding a regular monthly meeting, which is open to the public. The agenda does not specify any particular items for discussion or decision. The meeting will be held at 302 Dulles Drive, Lafayette, LA.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Acadiana Area Human Services District
Board of Directors
will conduct its
Regular Monthly Board Meeting on
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.
at
302 Dulles Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
This meeting is open to the public.
In accordance with Louisiana Open Meeting Law and the American with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend
or participate in this meeting should contact AAHSD at (337) 262-4190 within 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance.
Mon Oct 19, 2026
Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board
AAHSD board holds regular monthly meeting Oct. 19
The Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on October 19, 2026. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate; no specific decisions or discussions are listed.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Acadiana Area Human Services District
Board of Directors
will conduct its
Regular Monthly Board Meeting on
Monday, October 19, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.
at
302 Dulles Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
This meeting is open to the public.
In accordance with Louisiana Open Meeting Law and the American with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend
or participate in this meeting should contact AAHSD at (337) 262-4190 within 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance.
Mon Nov 16, 2026
Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board
Acadiana Area Human Services District board holds regular monthly meeting
The board is holding its regular monthly meeting, which is open to the public. The agenda contains only procedural items; no specific actions, proposals, or financial matters are listed.
- Regular monthly board meeting
- Public notice of meeting location and time
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Acadiana Area Human Services District
Board of Directors
will conduct its
Regular Monthly Board Meeting on
Monday, November 16, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.
at
302 Dulles Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
This meeting is open to the public.
In accordance with Louisiana Open Meeting Law and the American with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend
or participate in this meeting should contact AAHSD at (337) 262-4190 within 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance.
Mon Dec 21, 2026
Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board
Regular monthly meeting of the Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board will hold its regular monthly meeting on December 21, 2026, at 3:15 p.m. in Lafayette, LA. The meeting is open to the public and follows Louisiana Open Meeting Law and ADA requirements.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Acadiana Area Human Services District
Board of Directors
will conduct its
Regular Monthly Board Meeting on
Monday, December 21, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.
at
302 Dulles Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
This meeting is open to the public.
In accordance with Louisiana Open Meeting Law and the American with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend
or participate in this meeting should contact AAHSD at (337) 262-4190 within 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance.
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Mon Jul 13, 2026
Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board
Board to hear guest on developmental disabilities, review policies
The Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, including a guest presentation from the Assistant Secretary for the Office for Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Supports. The board will also review several governance policies and receive updates on the CCBHC project, a legislative audit, and a HRSA grant.
- Guest presentation by Bernard Brown, Assistant Secretary, Office for Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Supports
- Review of Executive Limit Policy 1.1: Global Executive Constraints
- Review of Governance Process Policy 2.1: Global Governance Commitment
- Review of Board-ED Linkage Policy 3.1: Global Linkage
- Updates on CCBHC project, legislative audit, and HRSA grant
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Acadiana Area Human Services District
Board of Directors
will conduct its
Regular Monthly Board Meeting on
Monday, July 13, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.
at
302 Dulles Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
This meeting is open to the public.
In accordance with Louisiana Open Meeting Law and the American with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend
or participate in this meeting should contact AAHSD at (337) 262-4190 within 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance.
In accordance with Louisiana Open Meeting Law and the American with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend
or participate in this meeting should contact AAHSD at (337) 262-4190 within 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance.
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
July 13, 2026
3:15pm
1. Call to order
a. Meeting Objective(s):
i. Conduct business per approved agenda calendar
ii. Address any new business as needed
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll call
4. Recognition of Members of the Public / Public Comments
5. Guest presentation – Bernard Brown, Assistant Secretary, Office for Intellectual &
Developmental Disabilities Supports
6. Consent Agenda items
a. Minutes
i. June regular Board meeting
b. Program reports
i. BH & DD numbers and stats
7. Comments from Chair
a. Board advocacy reports
b. Agenda Calendar items:
i. Executive Limit Pol 1.1: Global Executive Constraints (pg 4)
ii. …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board
Routine monthly meeting of the Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board
The board will hold its regular monthly meeting to conduct standard business, including reviewing minutes, program reports, and discussing governance policies. No major decisions or votes are listed on the agenda beyond the executive director’s performance evaluation.
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✓ Decided: Board retains Executive Director and approves 10% pay increase
The board voted unanimously to retain Executive Director Brad Farmer and approved a 10% raise. The board also accepted the May meeting minutes and behavioral health and developmental disability statistics.
- Approved 10% raise and retention of Executive Director Brad Farmer (Unanimous)
- Approved May Regular Board meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved BH & DD numbers and stats as submitted (Unanimous)
- Approved Executive Limit Pol 1.8: Compensation and Benefits (Unanimous)
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PUBLIC NOTICE Acadiana Area Human Services District Board of Directors Regular Monthly Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2026 at 3:15 p.m. at 302 Dulles Drive Lafayette, LA 70506 This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with Louisiana Open Meeting Law and the American with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend or participate in this meeting should contact AAHSD at (337) 262-4190 within 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance.
In accordance with Louisiana Open Meeting Law and the American with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend or participate in this meeting should contact AAHSD at (337) 262-4190 within 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance.
BOARD MEETING AGENDAJune 15, 20263:15pm1. Call to ordera. Meeting Objective(s):i. Conduct business per approved agenda calendarii. Address any new business as needed2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll calla. Introduction of new Board Member4. Recognition of Members of the Public / Public Comments5. Consent Agenda itemsa. Minutes i. May regular Board meetingb. Program reportsi. BH & DD numbers and stats6. Comments from Chaira. Board advocacy reportsb. Agenda Calendar items:i. Governance Process Pol 2.4: Agenda Planning (pg 17)ii. Board-ED Linkage Pol 3.5: Monitoring of Executive Director(pg 26) 7. Comments from Executive Directora. LDH/OBH CCBHC project updateb. Legislative Sessionc. Legislative Auditd. A …
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Board Meetings
June 15, 2026
3:15 pm
Members present: Darce` Byrd, Secretary (Governor Appointee/Lafayette Parish); Yasmin Welch
(Evangeline Parish); Bambi Polotzola, Vice Chair (St. Landry Parish); Carla Jean Batiste, Chair (St.
Martin Parish); Richard Landry (Vermilion Parish); Sarah Clement (Lafayette Parish); Quinta
Thompson Credeur (Governor Appointee/Lafayette Parish); Kay Pitman Clark (Iberia Parish)
Members absent: Elizabeth West (Governor Appointee/Evangeline Parish)
Vacant Seats: Acadia Parish
AAHSD staff in attendance: Brad Farmer, Executive Director; Gretchen Sudwischer, Administrative
Assistant
Members of the public present: None
1. Call to order: 3:19 pm
a. Meeting Objectives
i. Conduct business per the approved agenda calendar.
ii. Address any new business as needed.
2. Pledge of Allegiance is led by Brad and recited by all in attendance.
3. Roll call performed by Darce` Byrd, acknowledged a quorum is present.
4. Recognition of Members of the Public / Public Comments; None
5. Introduction of New Board Member: Kay Pitman Clark was introduced to the board; the board
introduced themselves to Kay.
6. Consent Agenda Items:
a. Minutes
i. May Regular Board meeting - motion made by Sarah and seconded by Quinta to
accept the May Regular Board meeting minutes as written; motion carried
unanimously.
b. Program reports
i. BH & DD numbers and stats - Bambi asked for additional information on
additional funds given to DD; Brad reported that m …
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Mon May 18, 2026
Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board
Acadiana Area Human Services District Board Meeting on May 18, 2026
The Board of Directors will conduct its regular monthly meeting to address business per the approved agenda. The meeting includes a presentation from the CDC Foundation and updates regarding legislative audits and projects.
- Presentation from Dana Wilkosz, Louisiana Public Health Analyst, CDC Foundation
- Review of BH & DD program reports
- LDH/OBH CCBHC project update
- Discussion of Legislative Session and Legislative Audit
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✓ Decided: Board approves February minutes and behavioral health data reports
The Governing Board accepted the February meeting minutes and approved the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BH & DD) statistics. The board also accepted several agenda calendar items related to executive limits and governance policies.
- Approved February Regular Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted BH & DD numbers and stats as submitted (unanimous)
- Accepted agenda calendar items for Executive Limit Pol 1.9, 1.10, Governance Process Pol 2.6, and Board-ED Linkage Pol 3.3 and 3.4 (unanimous)
- Approved addition of 'Healthcare Advertisement' to the agenda (unanimous)
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Acadiana Area Human Services District
Board of Directors
will conduct its
Regular Monthly Board Meeting on
Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.
at
302 Dulles Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
This meeting is open to the public.
In accordance with Louisiana Open Meeting Law and the American with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend
or participate in this meeting should contact AAHSD at (337) 262-4190 within 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance.
In accordance with Louisiana Open Meeting Law and the American with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend
or participate in this meeting should contact AAHSD at (337) 262-4190 within 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance.
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
May 18, 2026
3:15pm
1. Call to order
a. Meeting Objective(s):
i. Conduct business per approved agenda calendar
ii. Address any new business as needed
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll call
4. Recognition of Members of the Public / Public Comments
5. Presentation from Dana Wilkosz – Louisiana Public Health Analyst, CDC Foundation
6. Consent Agenda items
a. Minutes
i. February regular Board meeting
b. Program reports
i. BH & DD numbers and stats
7. Comments from Chair
a. Board advocacy reports
b. Agenda Calendar items:
i. Executive Limit Pol 1.9: Communication with and Support to the Board
(pg 12)
ii. Executive Limit P …
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Board Meetings
May 18, 2026
3:15 pm
Members present: Darce` Byrd, Secretary (Governor Appointee/Lafayette Parish); Yasmin Welch
(Evangeline Parish); Bambi Polotzola, Vice Chair (St. Landry Parish); Carla Jean Batiste, Chair (St.
Martin Parish); Richard Landry (Vermilion Parish); Sarah Clement (Lafayette Parish); Quinta
Thompson Credeur (Governor Appointee/Lafayette Parish)
Members absent: Elizabeth West (Governor Appointee/Evangeline Parish), Carol Broussard (Iberia
Parish)
Vacant Seats: Acadia Parish
AAHSD staff in attendance: Brad Farmer, Executive Director; Gretchen Sudwischer, Administrative
Assistant
Members of the public present: Dana Wilkosz
1. Call to order: 3:18 pm
a. Meeting Objectives
i. Conduct business per the approved agenda calendar.
ii. Address any new business as needed.
Brad requested to add Section “G – Healthcare Advertisement” to the Comments from
Executive Director on today’s agenda, motion made by Bambi and seconded by Sarah to add
Section “G”, motion carried unanimously.
2. Pledge of Allegiance is led by Quinta and recited by all in attendance.
3. Roll call performed by Darce` Byrd, acknowledged a quorum is present;
4. Recognition of Members of the Public / Public Comments – It is noted that Dana Wilkosz,
Louisiana Public Health Analyst, CDC Foundation.
5. Presentation: Overdose Trends in Central Louisiana: Data and Insights for Public Health and
Public Safety, by Dana Wilkosz.
6. Consent Agenda Items:
a. Minut …
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Mon Apr 20, 2026
Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board
Acadiana mental health board meeting canceled for April 20
This regular monthly board meeting of the Acadiana Area Human Services District has been canceled. The agenda included routine business such as approving minutes, program reports, and presentations, but no action will be taken.
- Meeting canceled
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Acadiana Area Human Services District
Board of Directors
will conduct its
Regular Monthly Board Meeting on
Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.
at
302 Dulles Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
T
his meeting is open to the public.
In accordance with Louisiana Open Meeting Law and the American with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend
or participate in this meeting should contact AAHSD at (337) 262-4190 within 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance.
CANCELED
In accordance with Louisiana Open Meeting Law and the American with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend
or participate in this meeting should contact AAHSD at (337) 262-4190 within 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance.
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
April 20, 2026
3:15pm
1. Call to order
a. Meeting Objective(s):
i. Conduct business per approved agenda calendar
ii. Address any new business as needed
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll call
4. Recognition of Members of the Public / Public Comments
5. Presentation from Woodlake Addiction Recovery Center
6. Consent Agenda items
a. Minutes
i. February regular Board meeting
b. Program reports
i. BH & DD numbers and stats
7. Comments from Chair
a. Board advocacy reports
b. Agenda Calendar items:
i. Executive Limit Pol 1.9: Communication with and Support to the Board
(pg 12)
ii. Executive Limit Pol 1.10: Ends Focus of Grants or Contracts (pg 13)
8. Comments f …
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Mon Mar 16, 2026
Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board
Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board meeting canceled due to lack of quorum
The Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board's regular monthly meeting scheduled for March 16, 2026, was canceled because a quorum was not present. The board did not conduct any business, vote, or hear reports as planned.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Acadiana Area Human Services District
Board of Directors
will conduct its
Regular Monthly Board Meeting on
Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.
at
302 Dulles Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
Thi
s meeting is open to the public.
In accordance with Louisiana Open Meeting Law and the American with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend
or participate in this meeting should contact AAHSD at (337) 262-4190 within 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance.
CANCELED DUE TO A LACK OF QUORUM
In accordance with Louisiana Open Meeting Law and the American with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend
or participate in this meeting should contact AAHSD at (337) 262-4190 within 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance.
BOARD ME
ETING AGENDA
March 16, 2026
3:15pm
1. Call to order
a. Meeting Objective(s):
i. Conduct business per approved agenda calendar
ii. Address any new business as needed
2. Pled
ge of Allegiance
3. Roll
call
4. Recog
nition of Members of the Public / Public Comments
5. Cons
ent Agenda items
a. M inutes
i. February regular Board meeting
b. Program reports
i. BH & DD numbers and stats
6. Comm
ents from Chair
a. Board advocacy reports
b. Agenda Calendar items:
i. Executive Limit Pol 1.9: Communication with and Support to the Board
(pg 12)
7. Com
ments from Executive Director
a. LDH/OBH CCBHC project update
b. Legislative Session
c. Legislative Aud …
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Mon Feb 9, 2026
Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board
Acadiana Area Human Services District board holds routine monthly meeting
The Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board will convene its regular monthly meeting on February 9, 2026, at 3:15 p.m. in Lafayette. The session is open to the public and will follow a standard agenda including approval of minutes, program reports, and brief updates from leadership.
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✓ Decided: Board approves compensation and benefits policy
The board unanimously approved Executive Limit Pol 1.8 regarding Compensation and Benefits. Members also accepted the January meeting minutes and the submitted Developmental Disabilities (DD) numbers.
- Approved January Regular Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted DD numbers and stats as submitted (unanimous)
- Approved Executive Limit Pol 1.8: Compensation and Benefits (unanimous)
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Acadiana Area Human Services District
Board of Directors
will conduct its
Regular Monthly Board Meeting on
Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:15 p.m.
at
302 Dulles Drive
Lafayette, LA 70506
This meeting is open to the public.
In accordance with Louisiana Open Meeting Law and the American with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend
or participate in this meeting should contact AAHSD at (337) 262-4190 within 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance.
In accordance with Louisiana Open Meeting Law and the American with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend
or participate in this meeting should contact AAHSD at (337) 262-4190 within 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance.
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
February 9, 2026
3:15pm
1. Call to order
a. Meeting Objective(s):
i. Conduct business per approved agenda calendar
ii. Address any new business as needed
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll call
4. Recognition of Members of the Public / Public Comments
5. Consent Agenda items
a. Minutes
i. January regular Board meeting
b. Program reports
i. BH & DD numbers and stats
6. Comments from Chair
a. Board advocacy reports
b. Agenda Calendar items:
i. Executive Limit Pol 1.8: Compensation and Benefits (pg 11)
7. Comments from Executive Director
a. LDH/OBH CCBHC project update
b. AI project
c. mhca conference in May
8. N …
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Board Meetings
February 9, 2026
3:15 pm
Members present: Darce` Byrd, Secretary (Governor Appointee/Lafayette Parish); Yasmin Welch
(Evangeline Parish); Bambi Polotzola, Vice Chair (St. Landry Parish); Carla Jean Batiste, Chair (St. Martin
Parish); Richard Landry (Vermilion Parish); Sarah Clement (Lafayette Parish); Carol Broussard (Iberia
Parish)
Members absent: Elizabeth West (Governor Appointee/Evangeline Parish), Quinta Thompson Credeur
(Governor Appointee/Lafayette Parish)
Vacant Seats: Acadia Parish
AAHSD staff in attendance: Brad Farmer, Executive Director; Gretchen Sudwischer, Administrative
Assistant
Members of the public present: William Harrison, PhD
1. Call to order: 3:20 pm
a. Meeting Objectives
i. Conduct business per the approved agenda calendar.
ii. Address any new business as needed.
2. Pledge of Allegiance is led by Carla and recited by all in attendance.
3. Roll call performed by Darce` Byrd, acknowledged a quorum is present.
4. Recognition of Members of the Public / Public Comments – It is noted that Dr. William Harrison was
present.
5. Consent Agenda Items:
a. Minutes
i. January Regular board meeting - motion made by Bambi and seconded by Yasmin to
accept the January Regular Board meetings as written; motion carried unanimously.
b. Program reports
i. BH & DD numbers and stats, BH and DD numbers and stats were submitted and
reviewed by board members. A motion made by Carol and
Seconded by Richard to accept the DD numbers a …
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Mon Jan 12, 2026
Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board
Board to vote on officers and review governance policies at monthly meeting
The Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting, including a vote on board officers and reviews of governance policies. The board will also receive updates from the Executive Director on health standards and a community behavioral health project.
- Vote on Board Officers
- Review of Executive Limit Policy 1.6: Executive Director Succession
- Review of Executive Limit Policy 1.7: Asset Protection
- Review of Governance Process Policy 2.7: Board Committee Principles
- Review of Governance Process Policy 2.8: Cost of Governance
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✓ Decided: Board elects new officers and approves board resolution
The Board unanimously elected Carla Jean Batiste as Chair, Bambi Polotzola as Vice-Chair, and Darce’ Byrd as Secretary, effective next month. The Board also unanimously passed a board resolution and approved several policy items from the agenda calendar.
- Elected Carla Jean Batiste (Chair), Bambi Polotzola (Vice-Chair), and Darce’ Byrd (Secretary) (Unanimous)
- Approved Board Resolution as written (Unanimous)
- Approved Agenda Calendar items i-iv regarding Executive Director Succession, Asset Protection, Board Committee Principles, and Cost of Governance (Unanimous)
- Approved November Regular board meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved corrected November 2025 Nominating Committee meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted Developmental Disabilities (DD) numbers as submitted (Unanimous)
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In accordance with Louisiana Open Meeting Law and the American with Disabilities Act, persons who need accommodation in order to attend
or participate in this meeting should contact AAHSD at (337) 262-4190 within 48 hours prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance.
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
January 12, 2026
3:15pm
1. Call to order
a. Meeting Objective(s):
i. Conduct business per approved agenda calendar
ii. Address any new business as needed
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll call
4. Recognition of Members of the Public / Public Comments
5. Consent Agenda items
a. Minutes
i. November regular Board meeting
b. Program reports
i. BH & DD numbers and stats
6. Comments from Chair
a. Board advocacy reports
i. AG Board training opportunity
b. Agenda Calendar items:
i. Executive Limit Pol 1.6: Executive Director Succession (pg 9)
ii. Executive Limit Pol 1.7: Asset Protection (pg 10)
iii. Governance Process Pol 2.7: Board Committee Principles (pg 20)
iv. Governance Process Pol 2.8: Cost of Governance (pg 21)
v. Board Business: Vote on Board Officers
7. Comments from Executive Director
a. Follow-up comments from last month
b. LDH/OBH CCBHC project update
c. Health Standards update
d. Annual HSIC meeting information
8. Next meeting
a. February 16, 2026
9. Adjournment
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Directors
of
Acadiana Area Human Services District
will conduct its
Regular Monthly Board Meeting on:
Monday, Janua …
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Board Meetings
January 12, 2026
3:15 pm
Members present: Darce` Byrd, Secretary (Governor Appointee/Lafayette Parish); Yasmin Welch
(Evangeline Parish); Bambi Polotzola (St. Landry Parish); Elizabeth West (Governor
Appointee/Evangeline Parish; Carla Jean Batiste, Vice Chair (St. Martin Parish); Richard Landry
(Vermilion Parish); Sarah Clement (Lafayette Parish); Quinta Thompson Credeur, Chair (Governor
Appointee/Lafayette Parish)
Members absent: Carol Broussard (Iberia Parish)
Vacant Seats: Acadia Parish
AAHSD staff in attendance: Brad Farmer, Executive Director; Gretchen Sudwischer, Administrative
Assistant
Members of the public present: William Harrison, PhD
1. Call to order: 3:22 pm
a. Meeting Objectives
i. Conduct business per the approved agenda calendar.
ii. Address any new business as needed.
2. Pledge of Allegiance is led by Quinta and recited by all in attendance.
3. Roll call performed by Darce` Byrd, acknowledged a quorum is present; the Board members
introduced themselves to the new Board member, Sarah Clement; Sarah also introduced herself to
the Board members, due to not all members were present at the last meeting she attended.
4. Recognition of Members of the Public / Public Comments – it is noted Dr. William Harrison is
present at today’s meeting.
5. Consent Agenda Items:
a. Minutes
i. November Regular board meeting - motion made by Elizabeth and seconded by
Bambi to accept the November Regular Board meetings as written; motion c …
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