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Thu Aug 6, 2026
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
Monthly public meeting of Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board will hold its regular monthly meeting. The session is open to the public and will take place at the district’s conference room in Alexandria.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Directors of Central La Human Services District will conduct its monthly meeting on:
Thursday, August 6, 2026
5:30 p.m.
CLHSD ~ Conference Room
5411 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71303
The meeting is open to the public
Thu Sep 3, 2026
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board to meet September 3
The Board of Directors will hold its monthly meeting. The agenda contains only procedural notice of the meeting time and location.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Directors of Central La Human Services District will conduct its monthly meeting on:
Thursday, September 3, 2026
5:30 p.m.
CLHSD ~ Conference Room
5411 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71303
The meeting is open to the public
Thu Oct 1, 2026
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
Central LA Human Services District board meets Oct 1
The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate: a public notice of the meeting date, time, and location. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Directors of Central La Human Services District will conduct its monthly meeting on:
Thursday, October 1, 2025
5:30 p.m.
CLHSD ~ Conference Room
5411 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71303
The meeting is open to the public
Thu Nov 5, 2026
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
Monthly open meeting of Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board will hold its regular monthly meeting. The public is invited to attend in person at the conference room in Alexandria.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Directors of Central La Human Services District will conduct its monthly meeting on:
Thursday, November 5, 2026
5:30 p.m.
CLHSD ~ Conference Room
5411 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71303
The meeting is open to the public
Thu Dec 3, 2026
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
Central La Human Services District board meets December 3
The agenda contains only standard procedural items; no specific decisions or discussions are listed.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Directors of Central La Human Services District will conduct its monthly meeting on:
Thursday, December 3, 2026
5:30 p.m.
CLHSD ~ Conference Room
5411 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71303
The meeting is open to the public
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Thu Jul 2, 2026
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
Central LA Human Services board meets July 2
The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate; no specific decisions or discussions are listed.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Directors of Central La Human Services District will conduct its monthly meeting on:
Thursday, July 2, 2026
5:30 p.m.
CLHSD ~ Conference Room
5411 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71303
The meeting is open to the public
Thu Jun 4, 2026
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
Central Louisiana Human Services District board to review 2026-2027 strategic plans and governance updates
The Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board will meet on June 4, 2026, to discuss district financial and executive reports, review governance policies, and receive a presentation on substance use disorder. The board will also review member self-assessments and plan for July’s annual meeting, including officer elections and governance manual confirmation.
- Review of H1 2026 financial report and executive director’s monthly report
- Substance Use Disorder Presentation by Cayce McDaniel
- Review of board member self-assessments report
- Planning for July annual meeting: officer elections and governance manual confirmation
- Convene nominating committee post-meeting with Michael Parham as chair
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Central Louisiana Human Services District
Board Meeting Agenda
June 4, 2026
Call to Order/Quorum
Prayer/Pledge
Read and Approve June 2026 Meeting Agenda
Solicit Public Comment Requests
Approval of Minutes
May 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
District Reports
Financial Report- H1
ED Monthly Report H2
Policy Reviews
Governance Process
A. III.E. Calendar Planning with corresponding procedure- Julie Jordan - H3
B. III. I. Cost of Governance - Michael Parham – H4
Board Business
Board Development/Training Topic- Substance Use Disorder Presentation – Cayce McDaniel
Strategic Priorities (Means)
Overview of plans for the next fiscal year to include strategic Initiative for the coming year. Presented by Rebecca Craig (signature page)
Review Board Member Self-Assessments Report - H5
Convene Nominating Committee – Michael Parham, Chair, Leigh LeJeune and Gert Moore, Desirae Bruce ex-officio – to meet after the Board meeting.
Open Meeting Law manual emailed to all board members. RoseMary - H6- Updated April 2026.
Questions/Comments As Solicited
Next Month –July
Annual Meeting- Vote for new officers
Seat and orient new board member/officers
Governance Manual Confirmation and agreement (signature page)
Verify conflict of interest Disclosure (signature page)
III.G. Board Member’s Code of Conduct & Conflict of Interest w/ procedure- assign to a board member
Announcements
Next meeting July 02, 2026
Adjourn
Thu May 7, 2026
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
Board reviews executive and governance policies
The Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board will review policies regarding executive limits, emergency succession, and the chairperson's role. The board will also address annual ethics training and board member self-assessments.
- Review of Emergency ED Succession procedure
- Review of Chairperson’s role procedure
- Annual Ethics Training and Tier 2.1 completion
- Board Member Self-Assessment distribution
- Discussion of Board Committee Principles
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✓ Decided: Board updates executive succession plan and approves financial reports
The Board approved the April 2026 meeting minutes and the current financial report. Members updated the Executive Director succession procedure and accepted policies regarding the Chairperson's role and Board Committee Principles.
- Approved April 2026 board meeting minutes
- Accepted financial report as presented
- Approved updated Executive Limit II.F. succession procedure (removed IT Director, added Regional Behavioral Health Director)
- Accepted Governance process III.F. Chairperson's role and procedure
- Accepted III.H. Board Committee Principles
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Central Louisiana Human Services District
Board Meeting Agenda
May 7, 2026
Call to Order/Quorum
Prayer/Pledge
Read and Approve May 2026 Meeting Agenda
Solicit Public Comment Requests
Approval of Minutes
April 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
Welcome new board members
District Reports
Financial Report H1
ED Monthly Report H2
Policy Reviews
Executive Limits
II. F. Emergency ED Succession with corresponding procedure H3-Doug Ryland
Governance Process
III.F. Chairperson’s role with corresponding procedure H4 – Laura Jolly
Board Business
Board Development/Training -VOA – Cathy Derbonne
Annual Ethics Training and completion of Tier 2.1 – Covering Calendar for
Year 2025 to be completed by May 15th
Board Member Self-Assessment distributed to be completed and turned in prior to the June meeting
Old Business – Tabled from the April meeting
Governance Process
III. H. Board Committee Principles H5 – D. Bruce
Next Month
Convene nominating committee
Notes: Officers: RoseMary met with current officers for input on 4.14.26
Nominating Committee: 2026 - Nominating Committee: Nominating Committee: Micheal Parham, Chair, Leigh LeJeune and Gert Moore
Review Board Member Self -Assessment
Prioritized Strategic Initiatives for Coming Year
III.E. Calendar Planning w/procedure – Assign to bd member
III.I. Cost of Governance - Assign to bd member
Questions/Comments As Solicited
Announcements
Next meeting is June 4, 2026
Adjourn
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Central La Human Services District – Board Meeting Minutes
5411 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Members Present: Leigh LeJeune (Avoyelles); Julie Jordan (Concordia); Pam
Gilcrease (Grant); Gert Moore (Rapides); Michelle Breland (LaSalle); Cheryl
Ross (Vernon); Desirae Bruce (Winn Parish); Laura Jolly (At-Large/Rapides
Parish), Michael Parham (At-Large/Rapides Parish): Doug Ryland (At-
Large/Rapides Parish)
Members Absent: Shirley Washington (Catahoula)
Guests: Rebecca Craig (Executive Director); Amanda Stalsby (CFO); Cayce
McDaniel (Deputy Director); RoseMary Futrell (Board Liaison); Aletha
Walker, Cathy Derbonne, Erika Lewis – VOA
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|AGENDA ITEM |DISCUSSION / ACTION |
|Call to Order/Quorum |Desirae Bruce, Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.|
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| |10 of the 11 board members were personally present. |
|Opening Prayer and |Gert Moore led the prayer, and Desirae Bruce led the Pledge of|
|Pledge of Allegiance |Allegiance. |
|Read and Approve May |Michelle Breland, Treasurer, read the agenda aloud. Laura |
|2026 Meeting Agenda |Jolly/Michael Parham moved/seconded to accept the May 2026 |
| |agenda. Motion carried. |
|Solicit Public Comment| |
|Requests | |
| |No public comments requests submitted. |
|Consent Agenda | |
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|April 2026 Board |Michael Parham/Michelle Breland moved/seconded approval of |
|Meeting minutes |April 2026 board meeting minutes. Members received minutes |
| |prior to the meeting via email. Approved wit …
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Thu Apr 2, 2026
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
Board to review compensation, community relations policies
The Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board will meet to approve the April 2026 agenda and March 2026 minutes, introduce new board members, and review several policies including compensation and benefits, community relationships, and board committee principles. The board will also discuss training requirements and future agenda items.
- Policy review: Executive Limit II.H. Compensation and Benefits
- Policy review: Executive Limit II.K. Community Relationships and Community Engagement Report
- Policy review: Governance Process III.H. Board Committee Principles
- Introduction of new board members Pam Gilcrease (Grant Parish) and Gert Moore (Rapides Parish)
- Board development training and annual ethics training due by May 15, 2026
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✓ Decided: Board confirms Executive Director compliance with compensation and community policies
The Governing Board approved the April 2026 agenda and the March 2026 meeting and retreat minutes. Members voted to accept the financial report and confirmed the Executive Director is in compliance with executive limits regarding compensation and community relationships. One policy review was tabled until May.
- Approved April 2026 meeting agenda
- Approved March 2026 board meeting and annual retreat minutes
- Accepted financial report as presented
- Confirmed Executive Director is in compliance with Executive Limit II.H. Compensation and Benefits
- Confirmed Executive Director is in compliance with Executive Limit II.K. Community Relationships
- Tabled Governance Process policy III.H. Board Committee Principles to May meeting
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Central Louisiana Human Services District
Board Meeting Agenda
April 2, 2026
Call to Order/Quorum
Prayer/Pledge
Read and Approve April 2026 Meeting Agenda
Solicit Public Comment Requests
Introduction of new board members, Pam Gilcrease, Grant Parish and Gert Moore, Rapides Parish.
Approval of Minutes
March 2026 Board Meeting Minutes / Board Meeting & Retreat Minutes
District Reports
Financial Report H1
ED Monthly Report H2
Policy Reviews
Executive Limits
II. H. Compensation and Benefits -H3
II. K. Community Relationships - H4 and H4a (Community Engagement Report)
Governance Process
III. H. Board Committee Principles H5 – D. Bruce
Board Business
Board Development/Training – Extra Mile – Destiny Fatula
Tier 2.1- Calendar Year 2025 due by May 15th – link emailed to members
Annual Ethics Training – Link emailed to members
Next Month
Annually Ethics training & tier 2.1 to be completed by the May meeting
Board Member Self -Assessment distributed
II.F. Emergency ED Succession w/procedure
III.F. – Chairperson’s Role w/ procedure - Laura Jolly
Training Topic – VOA
Questions/Comments As Solicited
Announcements
Next meeting is May 7, 2026
Adjourn
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Central La Human Services District – Board Meeting Minutes
5411 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Members Present: Leigh LeJeune (Avoyelles); Shirley Washington (Catahoula);
Julie Jordan, (Concordia); Pamela Gilcrease (Grant) Michelle Breland
(LaSalle); Gertrude Moore (Rapides); Vacant (Vernon); J. Michael Parham (At-
Large/Rapides); Laura Jolly (At-Large/Rapides); Doug Ryland (At-Large
Rapides)
Members Absent: Desirae Bruce (Winn Parish)
Linda Nichols (Vernon Parish)- Resigned as of April 1, 2026
Guests: Rebecca Craig (Executive Director); Amanda Stalsby (CFO); Cayce
McDaniel (Deputy Director); RoseMary Futrell (Board Liaison); Cheryl Ross,
Claire Heatherwick, Cheryl Dubois, Darrell Rodriquez, Destiny Fatula
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|AGENDA ITEM |DISCUSSION / ACTION |
|Call to Order/Quorum |Laura Jolly, Vice Chair called the meeting to order at 5:33 |
| |p.m. |
| |9 of the 11 board members were personally present. |
|Opening Prayer and | |
|Pledge of Allegiance |Darrell Rodriguez led the prayer and Laura Jolly led Pledge of|
| |Allegiance. |
|Read and Approve April|Michelle Breland, Treasurer, read the agenda aloud. Leigh |
|2026 Meeting Agenda |LeJeune/ Shirley Washington moved/seconded to accept the April|
| |2026 agenda with a note to add new member recognition Julie |
| |Jordan and J. Michael Parham to item #3. Motion carried. |
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|Solicit Public Comment|No public comments request submitted. |
|Requests | |
|Consent Agenda | |
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|March 2026 Board & …
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Sat Mar 7, 2026
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
✓ Decided: Board approves use of Escrow funding for current fiscal year
The Governing Board approved the use of Escrow funding to complete the fiscal year due to changes in how the District receives funding from Baton Rouge. The Board also accepted the February 2026 meeting minutes and the current financial report.
- Approved use of Escrow funding for the current fiscal year
- Approved February 2026 meeting minutes
- Accepted financial report as presented
- Accepted Executive Director performance evaluation report
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Central La Human Services District – Board Meeting Minutes
5411 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Members Present: Leigh LeJeune (Avoyelles Parish); Shirley Washington
(Catahoula); Vacant (Concordia): Pam Gilcrease, (Grant); Michelle Breland
(LaSalle); Vacant (Rapides); Dr. Linda Nichols (Vernon); Desirae Bruce
(Winn Parish)
Members Absent: Dr. Charles King (At-Large/Rapides); Laura Jolly (At-
Large/Rapides Parish); Doug Ryland (At-Large Rapides Parish)
Guests: Rebecca Craig (Executive Director); Amanda Stalsby (CFO), Nancy
Perret; Cayce McDaniel (Deputy Director); RoseMary Futrell (Board Liaison);
Quian Russell; Gertrude Moore; Michael Parham; Cheryl Ross; Crystal Hurt,
HR Director
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|AGENDA ITEM |DISCUSSION / ACTION |
|Call to Order/Quorum |Desirae Bruce, Chair, called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m.|
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| |6 of the 11 board members were present personally. |
|Opening Prayer and |Gert Moore led the prayer and Desirae Bruce led Pledge of |
|Pledge of Allegiance |Allegiance. |
|Read and Approve March|Dr. Nichols, Secretary, read the agenda aloud. Dr. Nichols/ |
|2026 Meeting Agenda |Michelle Breland moved/seconded to accept the March 2026 |
| |agenda. Motion carried. |
|Solicit Public Comment| |
|Requests |No public comments request submitted. |
|Consent Agenda | |
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|February 2026 Board |Shirley Washington/Dr. Nichols moved/seconded approval of |
|Meeting minutes |February 2026 minutes. Members received minutes prior to the |
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Thu Mar 5, 2026
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
Governing board to review finances and performance evaluation
The Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board will discuss financial reports, including potential use of escrow funds to prevent a deficit, and complete a performance evaluation of the executive director. The board may enter executive session and will review policy updates on compensation, ethics, and community relationships.
- Discussion on using escrow funds to prevent overall deficit in appropriated funding
- Performance evaluation of the executive director
- Policy review on compensation and benefits for Rebecca Craig
- Annual ethics training due by May meeting
- Tier 2.1 training completion deadline for 2025 by May 15
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Central Louisiana Human Services District
Board Meeting Agenda
March 5, 2026
Call to Order/Quorum
Prayer/Pledge
Read and Approve March 2026 Meeting Agenda
Solicit Public Comment Requests
Approval of February 2026 Minutes
District Reports
Financial Report- H1
Non-Appropriated Funds – Section III.A. - Allowable uses of Non-Appropriated Funds. Emergency Contingency Plan – to prevent overall deficit situation of appropriated funding.
It is possible funds will be needed from the escrow account. Hold discussion regarding use of funding from Escrow account. If required, motion is needed from the hoard to use funds.
ED Monthly Report H2
Board Business
Complete and Communicate Performance Evaluation of the ED
Board will go into executive session
Come out of Executive Session - Motion and Vote
Questions/Comments as Solicited
Next Month
Policy Reviews – Executive Limits
II.H. Compensation and Benefits – Rebecca Craig
II.K. Community Relationships – Rebecca Craig
Board Development/Training Topic – Extra Mile – Destiny Fatula
Tier 2.1 – Covering Calendar Year 2025 due by May 15th
Members who are no longer serving on the board must complete the tier for year 2025 if they served during the 2025 year.
Annually Ethics training for the current year is to be completed by the May meeting
Questions/Comments As Solicited
Announcements
Next meeting is April 2, 2026
Adjourn
Thu Feb 5, 2026
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board meeting scheduled
The Governing Board will hold its monthly meeting on February 5, 2026. The agenda provided contains only procedural notice of the meeting time and location.
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✓ Decided: Board approves financial report and by-law grammatical changes
The Governing Board accepted the February 2026 agenda, the December meeting minutes, and the financial report. Members approved the Executive Director's compliance with financial limits and accepted grammatical changes to the by-laws. Several board members announced their resignations or upcoming term expirations.
- Approved February 2026 agenda
- Approved December meeting minutes
- Accepted financial report as presented
- Approved Executive Director compliance with Executive Limit II.E.
- Accepted by-law report with grammatical changes
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PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Directors of Central La Human Services District will conduct its monthly meeting on:
Thursday, February 5, 2026
5:30 p.m.
CLHSD ~ Conference Room
5411 Coliseum Blvd
Alexandria, LA 71303
The meeting is open to the public
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Central La Human Services District – Board Meeting Minutes
5411 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Members Present: Leigh LeJeune (Avoyelles Parish); Shirley Washington
(Catahoula Parish); Kathy Scarborough (Grant); Michelle Breland (LaSalle
Parish); Darrell Rodriguez (Rapides); Dr. Linda Nichols (Vernon); Desirae
Bruce (Winn Parish); Dr. King (At-Large); Doug Ryland (At-Large)
Absent : Laura Jolly (At-Large) ; Devonte Schiele (Concordia)
Guests: Rebecca Craig (Executive Director), RoseMary Futrell
(Administrative Assistant/Board Liaison); Amanda Stalsby, CFO, Detrica
Freeman, Tameka Blakes, Barbara Mosely, Quian Russell, Tiffany Smith, BH
Regional Director.
|AGENDA ITEM |DISCUSSION / ACTION |
|Call to Order/Quorum |Desirae Bruce, Chair called the meeting to order at 5:34 pm. 9|
| |of 11 board members were personally present. |
|Opening Prayer and | |
|Pledge of Allegiance |Darrell Rodriguez led the prayer, and Desirae Bruce led the |
| |pledge. |
|Read and Approve |Dr. Linda Nichols, Secretary, read the agenda aloud. Dr. |
|February Meeting |King/Shirley Washington moved/seconded to accept the February |
|Agenda |2026 agenda. Motion carried. |
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|Solicit Public Comment|No requests. |
|Requests | |
|Consent Agenda | |
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|January 2026 Board |Dr. King/Kathy Scarborough moved/seconded approval of the |
|Meeting Minutes |December minutes. Approved with no changes. Motion carried. |
| |Board members received a copy of the minutes in adva …
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Thu Jan 8, 2026
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
Central Louisiana Human Services District board reviews 2026 policies and training topics
The Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board meets to approve December 2025 minutes, review financial and governance policies, and discuss board training on mental health courts and TANF contracts. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Review of December 2025 board meeting minutes
- Policy review: Financial Planning/Budgeting for Non-Appropriated Funds
- Training topic: Mental Health Court presented by Judge Cespiva
- By-Law Committee named with 2026 Chair Laura Jolly
- Training topic: TANF Contract – Restore Recovery Center
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Central Louisiana Human Services District
Board Meeting Agenda
January 8, 2026
Call to Order/Quorum
Prayer/Pledge
Read and Approve January 2026 Meeting Agenda
Solicit Public Comment Requests
Approval of Minutes
December 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
District Reports
Financial Report
ED Monthly Report
Policy Reviews
Executive Limits:
II. D. Financial Planning/Budgeting w/corresponding procedure – Non-Appropriated Funds - H3
Governance Process
III. J. Governance Process
Board Business
Recap of Board Resolution
Comments Collected on ED Performance
Board Development/Training Topic –Mental Health Court - Judge Cespiva
By-Law Committee named – 2026 Laura Jolly, Committee Chair, Leigh LeJeune (to present in Laura’s absence), Desirae Bruce- Ex Officio
Questions/Comments as Solicited
Next Month – February
Executive Limits – ED - II.E. Financial Condition and Activities w/procedure Non-Appropriated Funds
Board Business
Annual Bylaws Review
Training Topic – TANF Contract – Restore Recovery Center
Announcements
Next meeting – February 5, 2026
Adjourn
Thu Jan 8, 2026
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
✓ Decided: Board approves financial reports and policy reviews
The Governing Board accepted the December 2025 minutes and the current financial report. Members also approved policies regarding financial planning and budgeting and board attendance. A By-law Committee was formed for a review to be presented in February.
- Approved January 2026 agenda
- Approved December 2025 Board Meeting Minutes
- Accepted financial report as presented
- Accepted Executive Limit II.D. Financial Planning & Budgeting and procedure H3 without changes
- Accepted policy H4-III.J. Board Attendance as presented
- Appointed Leigh LeJeune and Desirae Bruce (Ex-officio) to the By-law Committee
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Central La Human Services District – Board Meeting Minutes
5411 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Members Present: Leigh LeJeune (Avoyelles); Shirley Washington (Catahoula);
Kathy Scarborough (Grant); Michelle Breland (LaSalle); Dr. King (At-Large);
Laura Jolly (At-Large); Doug Ryland (At-Large)
Absent : Devonte Schiele (Concordia) ; Darrell Rodriguez (Rapides) ; Dr.
Linda Nichols (Vernon) ; Desirae Bruce (Winn) :
Guests: Rebecca Craig (Executive Director), RoseMary Futrell (Executive
Staff Office); Amanda Stalsby, CFO, Cayce McDaniel, Deputy Director;
Connie VanBibber, Yolanda Butcher
|AGENDA ITEM |DISCUSSION / ACTION |
|Call to Order/Quorum |Laura Jolly, Vice Chair, called the meeting to order at 5:30 |
| |p.m. 7 of 11 board members were personally present. |
|Opening Prayer and | |
|Pledge of Allegiance |Shirley Washington led the prayer and Laura Jolly led the |
| |pledge. |
|Read and Approve |Kathy Scarborough, read the agenda aloud. Kathy |
|January Meeting Agenda|Scarborough/Shirley Washington moved/seconded to accept the |
| |January 2026 agenda as presented. Motion carried. |
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|Solicit Public Comment| |
|Requests |No public comments solicited. |
|Consent Agenda | |
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|December 2025 Board |Leigh LeJeune/Dr. King moved/seconded approval of the December|
|Meeting Minutes |minutes. Approved with no changes. Motion carried. Board |
| |members received a copy of the minutes in advance via email. |
|District Reports | |
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|Fi …
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