Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board public meetings in 2023

Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board

The Board of Directors will conduct regular business, including reviewing minutes and program reports. The meeting includes votes on executive director reports and officer elections.

• Vote on Executive Director report regarding Executive Limits Policy 1.6
• Review of Governance Process Policy 2.7 regarding Board Committee Principles
• Board vote for Officer elections
• Updates on CCBHC, Same Day Access, and Crisis services

The Board elected Quinta Thompson as Chair, Carla JeanBatiste as Vice-Chair, and Elizabeth West as Secretary. Members unanimously approved the consent agenda and the Executive Director report. The Board also scheduled its next regular meeting for January 22, 2024.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (unanimous)
• Accepted Executive Director report on Executive Director Succession (unanimous)
• Elected Quinta Thompson as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Carla JeanBatiste as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Elizabeth West as Secretary (unanimous)
• Scheduled next regular Board meeting for January 22, 2024

Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board

The Acadiana Area Human Services District Board will conduct a regular meeting and a Nominating Committee meeting. The agenda includes selecting board members for nomination to Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary offices, as well as reviewing the Executive Director's report.

• Selection of Board members for nomination to Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Presentation of slate of officers for December election
• Review of Executive Director report regarding financial condition and activities
• Updates on CCBHC, Same Day Access, and Crisis services

The Governing Board approved the October meeting minutes and the Executive Director's report. The Board also received updates on the CCBHC pilot project and the Same Day Access project, which has a target go-live date of January 8, 2024.

• Approved Consent Agenda items, including October meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted Executive Director report (Unanimous)

Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board

The Board of Directors will conduct business according to the approved agenda calendar. The meeting includes a vote on the Executive Director report and updates regarding CCBHC, Same Day Access, and crisis services.

• Board vote on Executive Director report
• Appointment of Nominating Committee by the Chair
• Budget overview presentation
• CCBHC update
• Same Day Access and crisis services updates

The Board approved the September 18, 2023, meeting minutes and the Executive Director's report. Chair Elizabeth West appointed a Nominating Committee to select officers for January 2024. The Executive Director provided updates on CCBHC standards and the closure of crisis service provider The Ness Center.

• Approved September 18, 2023, meeting minutes and program reports (Unanimous)
• Accepted Executive Director report (Unanimous)
• Appointed Richard Landry, Carol Broussard, and Quinta Thompson to the Nominating Committee

Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board

The Board of Directors will conduct business according to the approved agenda. The meeting includes the introduction of a new St. Landry Parish board member and a public comment from Kim Smith regarding abuse and neglect in the developmental disabilities system.

• Introduction of new Board member for St. Landry Parish
• Board vote on Executive Director report (Executive Limits Pol 1.3)
• Review of Board Job Description (Governance Process Pol 2.3)
• CCBHC and Same Day Access updates
• LDH contract update

The Board unanimously approved the August 21, 2023, meeting minutes and the Executive Director's report. Members received updates on the CCBHC project, Same Day Access planning, and the LDH contract. No other substantive votes were taken.

• Approved August 21, 2023, meeting minutes and program reports (unanimous)
• Accepted Executive Director report (unanimous)

Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board

The Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board will vote on Executive Limits Policy 1.2 regarding treatment of consumers and a recommendation from the Bylaws Committee. The board will also receive updates on the CCBHC, Same Day Access, legislative presentations, and recent open meetings law changes.

• Board vote on Executive Limits Pol 1.2: Treatment of Consumers
• Board vote on Bylaws Committee recommendation
• CCBHC update
• Same Day Access update
• Open Meetings Law revision — SB 201/Act 393

The Board approved the July 17, 2023, meeting minutes and program reports. Members voted to accept the Executive Director's report and a recommendation from the Bylaws Committee. Board member Micah Moscovis resigned effective August 21, 2023.

• Approved July 17, 2023, minutes and program reports (Unanimous)
• Accepted Executive Director report (Unanimous)
• Accepted Bylaws Committee recommendation (Unanimous)
• Accepted addition of HSIC Annual Meeting to agenda (Unanimous)

Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board

The Acadiana Area Human Services District Board will hold a closed session to evaluate the executive director's performance, followed by a public vote. The board will also vote on adopting the 2023-24 agenda calendar and on accepting the executive director's report. Updates will be given on the addiction project and the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) initiative. A bylaws committee meeting will follow the board meeting.

• Executive Director performance evaluation (closed session then public vote)
• Vote to adopt or revise the 2023-24 agenda calendar
• Vote to accept or not accept the Executive Director's report
• Introduction of new board member from Evangeline Parish
• Addiction project and CCBHC updates from Executive Director

The Governing Board approved the 2023-2024 Agenda Calendar and accepted the Executive Director's report. Following an executive session, the Board voted to retain Brad Farmer as Executive Director and granted him a 3% salary increase. The Board also approved the May 15, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved May 15, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted 2023-2024 Agenda Calendar (unanimous)
• Accepted Executive Director report (unanimous)
• Retained Brad Farmer as Executive Director and awarded 3% raise (unanimous)

Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board

The Board of Directors and the Board Bylaws Committee will conduct meetings on June 26, 2023. The agenda contains only a public notice of the meeting time and location.

The provided document is a public notice for a meeting of the Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board and Bylaws Committee. No minutes recording decisions, votes, or discussions were provided.

Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board

The Board Bylaws Committee is meeting to discuss the findings of a bylaws review. The committee will vote on whether to present recommended changes to the Board at the June meeting.

• Discussion of bylaws review findings
• Vote on presenting recommended changes to the Board

Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board

The Governing Board and the Board Bylaws Committee are scheduled to meet on May 15, 2023. The agenda provided is procedural and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board

This is a regular board meeting with mostly procedural items: approval of minutes, program reports, and updates from the chair and executive director. Key discussion topics include a CCBHC update, an addiction project update, legislative session, and a LBHU discussion. No votes on specific ordinances or contracts are listed.

• Consent agenda: minutes from April regular meeting and program reports
• Chair comments: board advocacy reports, member code of conduct and self-evaluation forms
• Executive director updates: CCBHC, addiction project, legislative session, supervisor training, LBHU discussion

The Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included the April 17, 2023 minutes and program reports. The Executive Director provided updates on CCBHC contracts and the legislative session. No other substantive votes were taken.

• Approved April 17, 2023 minutes and program reports (unanimous)

Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board

The Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board will meet to conduct regular business and review program reports. The board is scheduled to vote on whether to accept the Executive Director report. A Bylaws Committee meeting will follow to assign sections of the bylaws to members.

• Vote on acceptance of Executive Director report
• Discussion on Executive Limit: Ends Focus of Grants or Contracts (policy 1.10)
• CCBHC update
• Addiction project CEA update
• Bylaws Committee assignment of sections to members

The Board unanimously approved the March 20, 2023, consent agenda and the Executive Director's report. Members discussed opiate settlement funds in St. Martin Parish and provided updates on the CCBHC project progress.

• Approved March 20, 2023, consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director report (unanimous)

Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board

The Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting to conduct routine business. The board will vote on accepting the Executive Director's report and appoint members to the Bylaws Committee. They will also receive updates on the Coordinated Crisis System, CCBHC, and the Addiction CEA project.

• Vote to accept or reject Executive Director report
• Appointment of Bylaws Committee
• Coordinated Crisis System update
• CCBHC update
• Addiction project CEA update

The Board unanimously approved the February 13, 2023 minutes and the Executive Director's report. The Chair appointed a Bylaws Committee to meet in April. The Executive Director provided updates on the Coordinated Crisis System and CCBHC progress.

• Approved Consent Agenda items including February 13, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved Executive Director report (Unanimous)
• Appointed Quinta Thompson, Yasmin Welch, and John Stefanski to the Bylaws Committee

Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board

The Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting on February 13, 2023. The agenda includes a consent item for minutes and program reports, a vote on the Executive Director's report, and updates on the Coordinated Crisis System, CCBHC, and an addiction project RFP. Public comments will be heard.

• Vote on Executive Director report
• Coordinated Crisis System update
• CCBHC update
• Addiction project RFP update
• Governance policy review (Chairperson's Role)

The Board approved the consent agenda and the Executive Director's report. Members discussed staffing issues, wait times for adolescent mental health services, and the transition of an addiction project from an RFP to a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement.

• Approved Consent Agenda items (including January 9, 2023 minutes and program reports)
• Approved and accepted the Executive Director Report

Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board

The Acadiana Area Human Services District Governing Board will hold its regular monthly meeting, including a vote on the Executive Director's asset protection report and updates on new autism screening programs. The consent agenda covers minutes from previous meetings and program reports. Public comments are invited.

• Board vote on Executive Limit: Asset Protection (policy 1.7) report
• New programs update — autism screenings and service access
• CCBHC update — January site visit
• Introduction of new Vermilion Parish board member
• 2023 meeting schedule discussion (no vote required)

The Governing Board approved the consent agenda, including various committee minutes, and accepted the Executive Director's report. The board also reviewed the 2023 meeting schedule and received updates on the CCBHC site visit and Meredith’s Place.

• Approved Nominating Committee meeting minutes (November 2022) with revisions
• Approved December regular Board meeting minutes with revisions
• Approved Bylaws committee minutes and recommendations (October 2022) as written
• Approved and accepted the Consent Agenda items
• Approved and accepted the Executive Director Report
• Reviewed and accepted the 2023 meeting schedule