Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2020

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners

The provided text is a notice of meeting for the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners. The document contains no specific agenda items for decision or discussion, only the meeting time and Zoom access details.

The Board adopted the 2021 Yearly Agenda and appointed Bruce Galbraith to represent the JPHSA Board at the Behavioral Health Regional Advisory Council. Members also approved the November minutes and accepted the Asset Protection monitoring report as compliant. An auditor reported no findings or recommendations during the financial audit review.

• Adopted agenda as presented (Unanimous)
• Approved November minutes (Unanimous)
• Accepted Asset Protection monitoring report interpretation and data as compliant (Unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 Yearly Agenda (Unanimous)
• Appointed Bruce Galbraith as JPHSA Board representative to the Behavioral Health Regional Advisory Council (Unanimous)

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting of the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board. The agenda contains only the board's mission statement and priority categories for resource allocation. No votes, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Meeting held via Zoom with no listed agenda items beyond the board's ENDS statement
• Priorities include crisis resolution, support for serious disorders, prevention, and mild-to-moderate needs

The Board unanimously approved the September meeting minutes and financial quarterly reports for both the Authority and the Board. Members also accepted the Allocations of ENDS monitoring report and authorized a request for James Arey's reappointment to the Board.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted JPHSA Financial Quarterly Report July-September (unanimous)
• Accepted JPHSA Board Financial Quarterly Report July-September (unanimous)
• Accepted interpretation of policy and data for Allocations of ENDS monitoring report (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairperson to request Parish Council reappointment of James Arey for a three-year term (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners

The provided document is a notice of meeting for the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners. The text contains only the meeting time, location via Zoom, and the agency's mission priorities.

The Board approved the August meeting minutes and elected new officers. Members reviewed the Asset Protection Policy without making changes and received updates on COVID-19 responses and trauma-informed care initiatives.

• Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Shawnta Gardener-Taylor as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Bruce Galbraith as Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)
• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Maintained Asset Protection Policy with no changes

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners

The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board meeting agenda consists solely of the board's global ENDS statement and four priority categories for serving residents affected by mental illness, addiction, and developmental disabilities. No specific action items, contracts, or financial decisions are listed.

• Review of ENDS statement: residents with mental illness, addiction, or developmental disabilities shall live full, healthy, independent lives
• First priority: crisis resolution and safe environment restoration
• Second priority: support for serious and disabling conditions using natural supports and community resources
• Third priority: prevention for at-risk individuals
• Fourth priority: services for mild-to-moderate needs

The Board unanimously approved the FY21 budgets for both the Authority and the Board. It also accepted financial quarterly reports and appointed Edward Comer to the Developmental Disabilities Regional Advisory Council.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted April-June financial quarterly report (unanimous)
• Accepted JPHSA FY21 budget (unanimous)
• Accepted JPHSA Board budget quarterly report (unanimous)
• Accepted JPHSA Board FY21 budget (unanimous)
• Appointed Edward Comer to the DDRAC (unanimous)
• Accepted policy interpretation and compliance data for ENDS Focus of Grants/Contracts monitoring report (unanimous)

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners

The provided document is a notice of meeting for the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners. The agenda contains no specific items for decision, discussion, or vote.

The JPHSA Board of Commissioners approved resolutions granting the Executive Director authority to accept grants up to $1 million and enter into contracts up to $500,000. The Board also voted to recommend two individuals for appointment to the Board.

• Approved amended agenda changing next meeting date to August 15, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved resolution granting Executive Director authority to accept grants up to $1M (unanimous)
• Approved resolution granting Executive Director authority to enter contracts up to $500,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized recommendation of Alan Carroll for a three-year Developmental Disabilities, Advocacy term (unanimous)
• Authorized recommendation of Robin Brooks for a three-year Mental Health, Professional term (unanimous)
• Accepted interpretation and compliance data for Executive Director Emergency Succession policy (unanimous)
• Accepted interpretation and compliance data for Communication and Support to the Board policy (unanimous)

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners

The provided document is a notice of meeting for the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners. The text contains meeting logistical information and the agency's mission priorities but does not list specific items for discussion or decision.

The JPHSA Board approved several quarterly financial reports and the previous meeting minutes. The Board also authorized a recommendation to the Governor for Bruce Galbraith's second three-year term.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved March minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Quarterly Report for Jan.-March (unanimous)
• Approved Board Financial Quarterly Report for Jan.-March (unanimous)
• Authorized recommendation to Governor for Bruce Galbraith's re-appointment (unanimous)
• Accepted interpretation of Treatment of Staff monitoring report as reasonable (unanimous)
• Accepted data as documentation of compliance with Treatment of Staff policy (unanimous)
• Accepted interpretation of Financial Condition & Activities monitoring report as reasonable (unanimous)

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners

The April meeting of the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Directors has been canceled due to extreme caution. The next scheduled meeting will take place on Monday, May 4.

The April meeting of the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Directors was canceled due to extreme caution. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 4.

• Canceled April JPHSA Board of Directors meeting

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners

The provided text contains only a meeting notice and the agency's mission statement priorities. There are no specific agenda items, motions, or decisions listed for discussion at this meeting.

The JPHSA Board approved an eight percent pay increase and a new 15-month contract for the Executive Director. The Board also approved amended February meeting minutes and accepted the interpretation of the Consultants and Contract Work policy.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved amended February 3, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted interpretation of Consultants and Contract Work policy as reasonable (unanimous)
• Accepted data provided for Consultants and Contract Work monitoring report (unanimous)
• Authorized 8% salary increase for Executive Director (unanimous)
• Awarded new 15-month contract to Executive Director (unanimous)

Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners

The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board is meeting to discuss and allocate resources according to its global ENDS statement, which prioritizes crisis resolution, support for serious disabilities, prevention for at-risk individuals, and services for mild-to-moderate needs. The agenda is largely procedural, restating the board's mission and priorities without specific action items.

• Review of global ENDS statement prioritizing crisis resolution for mental illness, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities
• Resource allocation discussion for first priority: crisis resolution and safe environment restoration
• Second priority: support for persons with serious and disabling conditions to use natural supports and community resources
• Third priority: prevention for at-risk individuals through empirically established risk factors
• Fourth priority: services for persons with mild to moderate needs

The Board approved quarterly financial reports and policy monitoring data. It also elected Shawnta Gardener-Taylor as Vice-Chairperson and appointed Bruce Galbraith as the representative to the Behavioral Health RAC.

• Adopted meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 3, 2019 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial quarterly report for Oct-Dec (unanimous)
• Accepted Board line item quarterly budget report (unanimous)
• Accepted Financial Conditions and Activities policy monitoring report and data (unanimous)
• Accepted Treatment of Individuals Served policy monitoring report and data (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairperson to negotiate Executive Director contract (unanimous)
• Elected Shawnta Gardener-Taylor as Vice-Chairperson (6-0)