Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board public meetings in 2020
14 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board will meet via video conference to conduct essential business. The meeting includes reviews of various internal policies and reports from the Executive Director.
- Approval of December 7, 2020 Agenda
- Approval of November 9, 2020 Minutes
- Review of Asset Protection Policy
- Review of Public Comment Policy
- Distribution of ED’s Performance Evaluation Form
The Board approved the Asset Protection and Public Comment policies without changes. Members also appointed a committee to evaluate the Executive Director's performance. The Board reviewed October 2020 revenue reports and upcoming training and orientation schedules.
- Approved December 7, 2020 Consent Agenda
- Approved November 9, 2020 minutes
- Approved Asset Protection Policy and Public Comment Policy without changes
- Appointed Ms. Hobdy, Ms. G. Thomas, Mr. D. Bailey, and Ms. A. Betts to the Executive Director Evaluation Committee
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board will hold its November 9 meeting via video conference because it cannot obtain a quorum due to the public health emergency. The board will consider approval of the agenda and minutes, receive reports from the executive director and chairman, and take action on several policies including the Global Executive Constraint, Monitoring Executive Director Performance Policy, and Communication & Support. The board will also distribute the executive director's performance evaluation form and review board orientation and annual self-evaluation results.
- Approval of November 9, 2020 agenda and October 5, 2020 minutes
- Review and action on Global Executive Constraint (Escrow Report reviewed 09/20)
- Review and action on Monitoring Executive Director Performance Policy (direct inspection)
- Review and action on Communication & Support policy (direct inspection)
- Distribution of Executive Director's Performance Evaluation Form
The Board approved the October 5, 2020, minutes and the November 9, 2020, consent agenda. Members also approved three governance policies without changes. The meeting included reports on behavioral health grants and the selection of CareLogic Enterprise software for electronic health records.
- Approved November 9, 2020 Consent Agenda and October 5, 2020 minutes
- Approved Global Executive Constraint policy without changes
- Approved Monitoring Executive Director Performance Policy without changes
- Approved Communication With and Support to the Board policy without changes
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board is meeting to vote on several governance policies. The board will also discuss the Executive Director position and review reports on COVID-19 clinic strategies and business location moves.
- Vote on Treatment of Staff Policy & Report (EEOC/Grievances/Lawsuits)
- Vote on Global Board-Executive Director Linkage
- Vote on Accountability of the Executive Director
- Vote on Delegation to the Executive Director
- Vote on Unity of Control
The Governing Board appointed Dr. Jan Laughinghouse as the permanent Executive Director. The Board also approved several governance policies and the September 14, 2020, meeting minutes.
- Appointed Dr. Jan Laughinghouse as Executive Director (unanimous)
- Approved October 5, 2020, Consent Agenda and September 14, 2020, minutes
- Approved Treatment of Staff Policy & Report without changes
- Approved Global Board-Executive Director Linkage Policy without changes
- Approved Accountability of the Executive Director Policy without changes
- Approved Delegation to the Executive Director policy without changes
- Approved Unity of Control Policy without changes
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board will meet via video conference to discuss COVID-19 mitigation strategies for clinics and business relocation status. The board will also review several governance policy items and receive financial reports.
- Action on governance policies including Ends Statement, Global Governance Commitment, Governance Style, Board Job Description, and Financial Activities & Conditions
- FY'20 Budget Close-out Report
- FY'21 Budget Update Report
- July 2020 Self-Generated Revenue Report
- Approval of August 3, 2020 Minutes
The Board approved five governance and financial policies without changes. It reported a $738,000 surplus for the 2020 fiscal year and discussed options for filling the Executive Director position.
- Approved June 22, 2020 minutes and August 3, 2020 consent agenda
- Approved Board Business Ends Statement policy without changes
- Approved Global Governance Commitment Policy without changes
- Approved Governance Style Policy without changes
- Approved Board Job Description policy without changes
- Approved Financial Activities & Conditions (Year End Financial 2020-2021) policy without changes
- Tabled Unity of Control policy review to October
- Tabled decision on Executive Director search to next meeting
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Board approved the June 22, 2020 minutes and the August 3, 2020 consent agenda. Several policies were approved without changes or as revised, including the Ends Focus of Grants or Contracts Compensation and Treatment of MH & ARS Consumers policies. The Board also approved an updated resolution reflecting the new board chair.
- Approved June 22, 2020 minutes and August 3, 2020 consent agenda
- Approved Ends Focus of Grants or Contracts Compensation Policy without changes
- Approved Treatment of MH & ARS Consumers Policy without changes
- Approved revised Agenda Planning Policy
- Approved signing the updated Board Resolution with new chair name
- Deferred FY'20 Budget Close-out to the next meeting
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Board of Directors will meet via Zoom to review Executive Director reports and Chairman updates. Key discussions include COVID-19 mitigation strategies, budget close-outs for FY'20, and proposed revisions to governance policies.
- Approval of June 22, 2020 Minutes
- Review of FY'20 Budget Close-out and FY'21 Budget
- Action on policy revisions for agenda planning
- Action on governance policies regarding contract terminations and consumer complaints
- Action on updated Board Resolution
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The agenda contains only procedural information for joining the meeting via Zoom or telephone and the public comment email address. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Board of Directors will meet via teleconference to conduct business including the election of officers and a review of board policies. The Executive Director will also provide updates on COVID-19, the strategic plan, and April 2020 self-generated revenue.
- Election of Officers (vote)
- Board Policy review: Agenda Planning, Cost of Governance, and Communication
- COVID-19 update
- April 2020 Self-Generated Revenue report
- Approval of May 4, 2020 Minutes
The CAHSD Board approved the May 2020 minutes and several board policies. The Board also elected a new slate of officers for the upcoming term.
- Approved May 4, 2020 minutes and June 22, 2020 consent agenda
- Accepted Cost of Governance Policy as presented
- Accepted Communication with and Support to the Board Policy as presented
- Elected Gerri Hobdy as Chair by acclamation
- Elected Thomas Sawyer as Vice Chair by acclamation
- Deferred Agenda Planning Policy revision to August meeting
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The provided document is a meeting notice and agenda header for the Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board. The document contains no specific items for decision, discussion, or action beyond the meeting announcement.
The CAHSD Governing Board approved the March 2, 2020, minutes and the May 4, 2020, consent agenda. The board received updates regarding telehealth service transitions, budget cut scenarios, and potential property relocations due to COVID-19.
- Approved March 2, 2020, meeting minutes
- Approved May 4, 2020, consent agenda
- Moved five specific policies to the consent agenda for approval
- Appointed Virginia Pearson, Gail Hurst, and Christy Burnett to the Nominating Committee for Officers
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The April 6, 2020, meeting of the Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board was cancelled. This action follows a social distancing and group size mandate issued by Governor John Bel Edwards.
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Board of Directors will review reports from the Executive Director regarding revenue, facility updates, and staffing. The meeting also includes a review of governance policies and previously pended items.
- Review of January 2020 self-generated revenue
- Update on Bridge Center and East Feliciana Addiction Recovery
- Discussion on EHR selection update
- Review of Financial Conditions and Activities Policy
- Approval of February 3, 2020 minutes
The CAHSD Board approved resolutions granting Interim Executive Director Dr. Laughinghouse signature authority for all accounts and financial documents. The Board also approved the February 2020 meeting minutes and updated the Financial Condition & Activities Policy.
- Approved banking resolutions (unanimous)
- Approved appointing authority letter for Dr. Laughinghouse (unanimess)
- Approved resolution granting Dr. Laughinghouse signature authority effective March 1, 2020 (unanimous)
- Approved February 3, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved March 2, 2020 consent agenda (unanimous)
- Accepted revisions to the Financial Condition & Activities Policy (unanimous)
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board will consider resolutions granting signature authority to the interim executive director and approve governance policies on financial planning and budgeting. The board will also receive reports on relocations, strategic planning, and self-generated revenue. Public comment is allowed on all action items.
- Resolution for interim ED signature authority (ACTION)
- Governance policy review: Financial Planning/Budgeting (ACTION)
- Governance policy review: Financial Condition & Activities (ACTION)
- Reports on relocations: MDMHC, Government Street Campus, Children's Unit, GMHC
- Self-generated revenue report for November & December 2019
The Board approved resolutions regarding signature authority for the interim Executive Director and the Deputy Director. Members also approved the January 6, 2020 minutes and a revision to the Financial Planning & Budgeting Policy.
- Approved January 6, 2020 minutes and February 3, 2020 consent agenda
- Approved resolution allowing Deputy Director to sign for routine employee actions (excluding appointments, promotions, and discipline)
- Approved signature authority resolution for Dr. Laughinghouse effective March 1, 2020
- Approved revision to Financial Planning & Budgeting Policy requiring Executive Director to advise Board of budget shortfalls
- Pended vote on Financial Condition & Activities Policy revisions to the next meeting
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Board appointed Dr. Janzlean Laughinghouse as Interim Executive Director effective March 1, 2020. The Board also approved a 7% performance pay adjustment for retiring Executive Director Dr. Kasofsky. Several policy reviews were pended for the February meeting.
- Approved 7% performance pay adjustment for Executive Director Dr. Kasofsky
- Appointed Dr. Janzlean Laughinghouse as Interim Executive Director effective 3/1/2020 with $140,000 annual salary
- Approved December 9, 2019 minutes and January 6, 2020 consent agenda
- Pended Financial Planning & Budgeting Policy review to February 3, 2020
- Pended Financial Condition & Activities Year Financial Report policy to next meeting
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The board will vote on the consent agenda, then receive reports from the executive director including updates on the Opioid Mobile Outreach Team, Electronic Health Record selection, and 2021 budget requests. The chairman will present governance policy reviews requiring action on financial planning/budgeting, financial condition, and the executive director's performance review. Personnel changes and a policy review assignment are also on the agenda.
- Executive Director Performance Review (ACTION)
- Financial Planning/Budgeting (ACTION)
- Financial Condition & Activities (ACTION)
- Opioid Mobile Outreach Team update
- Electronic Health Record Selection Process update