Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Board of Directors of Central Louisiana Human Services District will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. in the CLHSD Conference Room. The meeting is open to the public. No agenda items are listed in the provided notice.
- Meeting date: Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
- Location: CLHSD Conference Room, 5411 Coliseum Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303
- Meeting is open to the public
- No specific agenda items are included in the notice
The Governing Board approved the November 2024 minutes and the current financial report. Members confirmed the Executive Director is in compliance with the Asset Protection executive limit and approved updates to the communication and member misconduct policy. A performance committee was named to evaluate the Executive Director.
- Approved November 2024 meeting minutes
- Accepted financial report as presented
- Confirmed Executive Director is in compliance with Executive Limit II.G. Asset Protection
- Approved Executive Limit II.I. Communication with and Support to the Board with changes to pronouns
- Named Performance Committee: Doug Ryland (Chair), Laura Jolly, and Desirae Bruce (Ex officio)
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board will review the first-half financial report and the Executive Director's monthly report. The board will also discuss and potentially approve policies on executive constraints and board communication, as well as review the ED performance evaluation process. A presentation on developmental disabilities is scheduled, and the board will consider moving the January 2025 meeting to a later date.
- Financial Report – H1
- Executive Director Monthly Report – H2
- Policy Review: Global Executive Constraint (II.A) – Rebecca Craig
- Policy Review: Communication with and Support to the Board (II.I) and Reporting Board Member Misconduct (II.I.H4a) – Doug Ryland
- Board-ED Linkage Review: Monitoring ED Performance (IV.E) with Evaluation Process – Michelle Breland
The Governing Board accepted the October meeting minutes and the current financial report. Members voted to confirm the Executive Director is in compliance with the Global Executive Constraint policy and accepted the ED Performance Monitoring report. One policy review was tabled until the next meeting.
- Approved November 2024 agenda
- Approved October 2024 meeting minutes
- Accepted financial report as presented
- Confirmed Executive Director is in compliance with Global Executive Constraint policy (II.A.)
- Tabled policy review for Communication with and Support to the Board (II.I.)
- Accepted ED Performance Monitoring linkage and procedure (IV.E.)
- Set retreat date for March 6th
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board will meet to approve the October agenda and September minutes, receive the financial and executive director reports, and review several executive limits and board-ED linkage policies. The agenda is largely procedural with policy reviews and a training topic on behavioral health.
- Financial Report – H1
- ED Monthly Report – H2
- Policy Review: Executive Limits – II.C. Treatment of Staff (Rebecca Craig)
- Board-ED Linkage Review: IV.A. Global Linkage/ED Hiring Process (Shirley Washington), IV.B. Unity of Control (Dr. Moore), IV.C. Accountability of the ED (Darrell Rodriguez), IV.D. Delegation of the ED (Dr. Nichols)
- Board Development/Training Topic – Behavioral Health (C. McDaniel)
The Governing Board approved the September 2024 meeting minutes and the current financial report. Members reviewed and accepted several executive linkage policies and confirmed the Executive Director is in compliance with the staff treatment policy.
- Approved October 2024 meeting agenda
- Approved September 2024 meeting minutes
- Accepted financial report
- Confirmed Executive Director is in compliance with Executive Limit II.C. Treatment of Staff
- Accepted ED Linkage IV.A. Global Linkage and corresponding procedure
- Accepted policy review for IV.B. Unity of Control
- Accepted policy review for IV.C. Accountability of the ED
- Accepted policy review for IV.D. Delegation of the ED
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board will meet to approve the September agenda and August minutes, receive district reports including a financial report and executive director update, and discuss board business items such as a legislative audit, a report on disability correlated to strategic planning, and financial planning and budgeting. No policy reviews are scheduled for September.
- Legislative audit report (H3)
- Report on disability correlated to strategic planning by Rebecca Craig
- Financial planning and budgeting presentation by CFO
- Review of executive limits: Treatment of Consumers (H4) and Ends Focus of Grants or Contracts (H5)
- LAPAS report by Ingrid Cannella (H6)
The Governing Board approved the August meeting minutes and the current financial report. Members voted to confirm that the Executive Director is in compliance with Executive Limits regarding the treatment of consumers and the focus of grants or contracts. A Strategic Priorities committee was also announced.
- Approved September 2024 agenda
- Approved August 2024 meeting minutes
- Accepted financial report as presented
- Confirmed Executive Director compliance with Executive Limit II.B. Treatment of Consumers
- Confirmed Executive Director compliance with Executive Limit II.J. Ends Focus of Grants or Contracts
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate; no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.
The Governing Board accepted the FY24 revenue and expenditures financial report and approved several policy reviews. Two policy items regarding consumer treatment and grant focus were tabled until September. Members also signed governance and conflict of interest disclosures.
- Approved July 2024 annual and regular meeting minutes
- Accepted FY24 Revenue and Expenditures financial report
- Accepted I.A. Global Ends Statement report as presented
- Tabled Treatment of Consumers (II.B) and Ends of Focus of Grants or Contracts (II.J) to September
- Accepted III.A. Global Governance Commitment report
- Accepted III.C. Board Job Description report
- Accepted III.D. Board Member Job Description report
- Accepted III.E. Calendar Planning report
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board will review multiple governance policies (Global Governance Commitment, Governance Style, Board Job Description, etc.) and consider approval of the Governance Manual and Conflict of Interest Disclosure. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, financial and executive director reports, and public comment.
- Approval of June 2024 board meeting minutes
- Financial report and executive director monthly report
- Review of 10 governance policies (III.A through III.J)
- Governance Manual Confirmation and Agreement (signature page)
- Verify Conflict of Interest Disclosure (signature statement)
The board held its annual meeting to elect officers and conducted a regular meeting to review financial reports and governance policies. Several policy reviews were accepted as compliant, while others were moved to the August meeting.
- Elected Desirae Bruce (Chair), Laura Jolly (Vice Chair), Dr. Linda Nichols (Secretary), and Dr. Brenda Moore (Treasurer)
- Approved June 2024 meeting minutes
- Accepted FY24 Revenue and Expenditures financial report
- Accepted Governance Style policy report as compliant
- Accepted Chairperson’s Role policy report as compliant
- Accepted Board Committee Principles policy report with one correction
- Accepted Cost of Governance policy report as compliant
- Accepted Board Attendance policy report as compliant
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Board will review financial reports for the first half of the year and discuss strategic priorities for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting includes the convening of a Nominating Committee to appoint new officers and committee members.
- Review of H1 Financial Report
- Convening of Nominating Committee
- Appointment of Desirae Bruce, Laura Jolly, Dr. Nichols, and Dr. Moore to officer roles
- Formation of Nominating Committee with Michelle Breland, Kathy Scarborough, and Shirley Washington
The Governing Board approved the use of funds from the escrow account to meet a budget deficit, provided the board is notified of the specific amount and use. The board also accepted the financial report and approved the May 2024 meeting minutes.
- Approved use of escrow account funds to meet deficit (Motion carried)
- Accepted financial report (Motion carried)
- Approved May 2024 Board Meeting minutes (Motion carried)
- Accepted June 2024 meeting agenda (Motion carried)
- Appointed Nominating Committee consisting of Michelle Breland (Chair), Shirley Washington, and Kathy Scarborough
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss several policies including emergency executive director succession, compensation and benefits, and community relationships. The board will also address annual ethics training and board self-assessments.
- Review of Emergency Executive Director Succession policy (II. E) with procedure
- Review of Compensation and Benefits policy (II. H)
- Review of Community Relationships policy and Community Engagement Report (II. K)
- Annual Ethics Training for calendar year 2023 to be completed by May 15
- Board Member Self-Assessment distributed; compilation to be presented in June
The Governing Board accepted the May 2024 agenda, March 2024 meeting and retreat minutes, and the financial report. Members also verified that the Executive Director is in compliance with policies regarding compensation, benefits, and community relationships.
- Approved May 2024 meeting agenda
- Approved March 2024 board meeting and annual retreat minutes
- Accepted financial report as presented
- Accepted Executive Limit II.F. Emergency ED Succession w/ procedure
- Confirmed Executive Director compliance with Executive Limit II.H. Compensation and Benefits
- Confirmed Executive Director compliance with Executive Limit II.K. Community Relationships
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board meeting scheduled for April 2024 is cancelled. Board business will be conducted at the next meeting on May 2nd at 5:30.
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Governing Board held a retreat to review its governance model, job descriptions, and the strategic planning process. The board discussed the Global Ends Statement and how to measure outcomes for the people the District serves. A committee was established to recommend changes to the Strategic Priorities.
- Formed committee to review Strategic Priorities and recommend changes (Members: Desirae Bruce, Dr. Nichols, Laura Jolly, and Dr. King)
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board will meet to review financial and monthly reports. The board will enter an executive session to complete and communicate the performance evaluation of the Executive Director.
- Performance evaluation of the Executive Director
- Review of Financial Report
- Review of ED Monthly Report
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Governing Board reviewed the Executive Director's performance evaluation and unanimously agreed to recommend no salary increase for the current year. The board also accepted the February 2024 meeting minutes and the monthly financial report.
- Approved February 2024 meeting minutes
- Accepted financial report as presented
- Unanimously agreed to no salary increase for Executive Director Rebecca Craig
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board will meet to review the first half financial report, discuss policy on non-appropriated funds, conduct annual bylaws review, and begin the executive director performance evaluation process. Public comment will be solicited, and the meeting includes routine approvals and announcements.
- Financial report for H1 (first half of fiscal year)
- Policy review: Executive Limit II.E Financial Condition & Activities – Non Appropriated Funds
- Annual bylaws review led by Laura Jolly, Committee Chair
- Performance evaluation packet distributed to board members; committee to meet after the meeting
- Public participation via videoconference or teleconference to meet ADA requirements
The board approved a new procedure allowing members of the public with ADA-recognized disabilities to participate in meetings via videoconference or teleconference. The board also updated its bylaws regarding officer term limits and confirmed the Executive Director's compliance with financial limits.
- Approved addition to Public Participation procedure for ADA-recognized disability electronic access
- Approved bylaw changes limiting officers to three consecutive full terms
- Approved January 2024 meeting minutes
- Accepted financial report as presented
- Determined Executive Director is in compliance with Executive Limit II.E.
- Confirmed Michelle Breland will serve another term ending July 2024
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The board held its annual meeting to elect a new slate of officers and conducted a regular meeting to review financial reports and governance policies. Several policy reviews were accepted as compliant, while others were tabled until August.
- Elected Desirae Bruce (Chair), Laura Jolly (Vice Chair), Dr. Linda Nichols (Secretary), and Dr. Brenda Moore (Treasurer)
- Approved June 2024 meeting minutes
- Accepted FY24 Revenue and Expenditures financial report
- Approved Governance Style policy report as compliant
- Approved Chairperson’s Role policy report as compliant
- Approved Board Committee Principles policy report with one correction
- Approved Cost of Governance policy report as compliant
- Approved Board Attendance policy report as compliant
Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
This is a notice of a regular monthly meeting of the Central Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board. The agenda contains only procedural information with no specific items listed for discussion or decision. The meeting is open to the public.
The Governing Board approved the January 2024 agenda, the December 2023 meeting minutes, and the financial report. Members voted to accept the Executive Limit II.D policy and procedure regarding financial planning and budgeting with specific removals to the section on allocation of non-appropriated funds.
- Approved January 2024 agenda
- Approved December 2023 meeting minutes
- Accepted financial report as presented
- Approved Executive Limit II.D policy/procedure with noted changes to non-appropriated funds allocation