Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board public meetings in 2025
17 substantive meetings from 2025, 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 December 1, 2025, to act on the executive director's performance evaluation, elect officers, and review governance policies. The agenda also includes approval of the meeting minutes and consent items, along with reports on community outreach and revenue updates.
- Vote on slate of officers for the board
- Action on executive director performance evaluation and policy limits form
- Review of governance policies including asset protection and treatment of staff
- Discussion of holiday social event
- Update on self-generated revenue and board membership
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025, was canceled. The next meeting is set for January 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at 12301 Coursey Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70816.
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board will meet to vote on a slate of officers and review various governance policies. The board will also evaluate the Executive Director's performance and discuss board member conduct and conflicts of interest.
- Vote on the slate of officers
- Review of Global Executive Constraint, Communication with and Support to the Board, and Monitoring Executive Director policies
- Board Member’s Code of Conduct & Conflict of Interest compliance review
- Distribution of Executive Director Performance Evaluation
- Approval of May 5, 2025 meeting minutes
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board meeting scheduled for November 3, 2025, was canceled. The next meeting is set for December 1, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at 12301 Coursey Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70816.
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board will meet on October 6, 2025, to vote on the agenda and minutes, receive reports from the executive director and chairman, and take action on governance policy reviews, a slate of officers, board resolutions, and the executive director's performance. Public comment is permitted on all action items.
- Vote on slate of officers for the board
- Action on governance policy reviews including Communication & Support, Cost of Governance, and Agenda Planning
- Action on Ends Policy status update (Strategic Plan Initiatives)
- Board resolutions to be voted on
- Executive director performance monitoring (compliance) action
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025, has been canceled. The next regular meeting will be held on November 3, 2025, at the same location.
- October 6, 2025 meeting canceled
- Next meeting: November 3, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
- Location: 12301 Coursey Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Board will meet on September 8, 2025, to approve the agenda and minutes, receive reports from the executive director and chairman, and take action on several items including governance policies, financial condition and audit, executive director performance, a slate of officers, and board resolutions.
- Action on Financial Condition & Activities (year financial, legislative audit, escrow report)
- Action on Ends Policy – Status Update (Strategic Plan Initiatives Update)
- Action on Present Slate of Officers for Vote
- Action on Board Resolutions
- Action on Governance Policy Review items from June and August meetings
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The CAHSD Governing Board will meet on September 8, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The provided notice contains only administrative contact information for the agency's ADA Coordinator.
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board will meet to vote on a slate of officers and several governance policies. The board will also receive updates on the CCBHC/Primary Care Clinic and strategic plan initiatives.
- Vote on the slate of officers
- Action on governance policies regarding Treatment of Consumers and Ends Focus of Grants or Contracts
- Action on Board Resolutions
- Status update on Ends Policy strategic plan initiatives
- Reports on CCBHC/Primary Care Clinic and HB559
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Board will vote on three governance policies (Communication & Support, Cost of Governance, Agenda Planning), a slate of officers, and board resolutions. The board will also receive updates on an administration move, HB559, self-generated revenue, and board membership.
- Vote on governance policies: Communication & Support, Cost of Governance, Agenda Planning
- Vote on slate of officers
- Vote on board resolutions
- Update on HB559
- Update on self-generated revenue
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
This meeting was canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2025, at the same location.
- Meeting canceled
- Next meeting: August 4, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at 12301 Coursey Boulevard, Baton Rouge
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Board will vote on several governance policies, including the board job description, governance style, and code of conduct. The board will also consider a slate of officers and resolutions. Public comment is accepted via email or voicemail before the meeting.
- Vote on governance policies: Board Job Description, Governance Style, Compensation & Benefits, Public Comment, Board Committee Principles, Financial Planning/Budgeting, Financial Condition & Activities, Chairperson’s Role, Board Member’s Code of Conduct, Emergency Executive Director Succession
- Action on Delegation to the Executive Director (Compliance)
- Convene Nominating Committee and present Slate of Officers
- Board Resolutions and Retreat or Board Development
- Board Member Self-Evaluations due; Personal Financial Disclosure Statements due May 15, 2025
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Board will vote on several governance policies, including a board job description, governance style, compensation and benefits, public comment procedures, and board committee principles. The board will also consider delegating authority to the executive director and convening a nominating committee for chair and vice chair positions. Public comment is accepted via email or voicemail before or during the meeting.
- Vote on board job description, governance style, compensation & benefits, public comment, and board committee principles
- Vote on delegation to the executive director (compliance)
- Vote to convene nominating committee for chair and vice chair
- Certification of ability to operate under new open meetings law (Act 393 of 2023)
- Reports on upcoming office move, ARPA funding cuts, and billing update
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board meeting scheduled for March 3, 2025, is canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2025.
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Board will vote on the Executive Director's performance review and prioritize strategic initiatives for the coming year. The board will also take action on several governance policies, including asset protection and financial planning reports from previous months. No new policy reports are scheduled for February.
- Executive Director Performance Review and Prioritized Strategic Initiatives for Coming Year (ACTION)
- Asset Protection (Property Control Certificate) from December 2, 2024 (ACTION)
- Financial Planning and Budgeting (Annual DOA Submission) from January 6, 2025 (ACTION)
- 2023-2025 Ends Policy (Year End Status Report) from December 2, 2024 (ACTION)
- Approval of February 3, 2025 Draft Agenda and October 7, 2024 Minutes (Consent Agenda)
The Board unanimously approved a 7% salary increase for Executive Director Dr. Janzlean Laughinghouse based on 2024 performance. The Board also approved the February 3, 2025, consent agenda and several sets of policies and reports from late 2024 and early 2025 that were delayed due to lack of a quorum.
- Approved 7% salary increase for Executive Director Dr. Janzlean Laughinghouse (Unanimous)
- Approved February 3, 2025, Consent Agenda and October 7, 2024, minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved November 4, 2024, policies and reports (Unanimous)
- Approved December 2, 2024, policies and reports (Unanimous)
- Approved January 6, 2025, policies and reports (Unanimous)
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board meeting scheduled for Monday, January 6, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. has been canceled. The notice also provides contact information for the ADA Coordinator.
- Meeting canceled
- ADA Coordinator contact: Karen Pino, [email protected] or (225) 925-1860
Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board
The Capital Area Human Services District Governing Board will meet to conduct an Executive Director performance review and approve prioritized strategic initiatives for the coming year. The board will also take action on annual financial reports and various governance policy compliance items.
- Executive Director Performance Review
- Financial Planning and Budgeting (Annual DOA Submission)
- Financial Condition and Activities (Year End Report)
- Prioritized Strategic Initiatives for Coming Year
- Governance Policy Review including Asset Protection and Global Executive Constraint