Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2021
8 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners
The board will meet on December 6, 2021, at the JPHSA East Jefferson Office Building. The provided agenda contains only the meeting notice and the organization's general priority statements regarding mental health and disability services.
The Board of Commissioners unanimously accepted the FY21 audit report and the 2022 yearly agenda. Members also approved the November meeting minutes and verified compliance with the Asset Protection monitoring report. No changes were made to the Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson role policies.
- Adopted the meeting agenda (Unanimous)
- Accepted the FY21 audit report (Unanimous)
- Approved November minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted the interpretation of the Asset Protection monitoring report as reasonable (Unanimous)
- Accepted data as documentation of compliance for the Asset Protection monitoring report (Unanimous)
- Accepted the 2022 Yearly Agenda (Unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners
The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board approved the FY22 budget, financial quarterly reports, and minutes. They discussed Hurricane Ida's impact on operations and staffing, an audit delay, and a new LDH funding formula. Board officer nominations were made for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
- Approved JPHSA FY22 budget
- Received Hurricane Ida update: Elmwood facility relocation and staffing issues
- Audit delayed due to Hurricane Ida, to be reported in December
- Nominated Shawnta Gardener-Taylor for Chairperson and Bruce Galbraith for Vice-Chairperson
- Authorized letter recommending re-appointment of Ms. Redfearn to the Board
The Board unanimously approved the FY22 budget and financial reports for the April-June period. The Board also accepted a new slate of officers and authorized a re-appointment recommendation for member Alex Redfearn.
- Approved JPHSA FY22 budget (unanimous)
- Approved JPHSA Financial Quarterly Report for April-June (unanimous)
- Approved JPHSA Board Financial Quarterly Report for April-June (unanimous)
- Accepted interpretation and data for Allocations of Resources ENDS monitoring report (unanimous)
- Accepted Nominating Committee slate for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson (unanimous)
- Authorized recommendation to Jefferson Parish Council for re-appointment of Alex Redfearn (unanimous)
- Approved August meeting minutes (unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners
The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda contains only the board's mission statement and priority goals for serving individuals with mental illness, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.
The Board appointed eight new members to the DDRAC and approved the June meeting minutes. Members also accepted the interpretation and compliance data for the ENDS Focus of Grants/Contracts Monitoring report. The Board authorized a recommendation for the re-appointment of member Patricia Ehrle.
- Approved June minutes (unanimous)
- Appointed Chad Adams, Massiel Witzig, Susan Killam, Adele Thonn, Anna Williamson, Becky Nicolosi, Kelly Usery, and Tara Rosenkranz to the DDRAC (unanimous)
- Accepted the interpretation of policy for the ENDS Focus of Grants/Contracts Monitoring report (unanimous)
- Accepted data as documentation of compliance for the ENDS Focus of Grants/Contracts Monitoring report (unanimous)
- Authorized a letter to Jefferson Parish Council recommending the re-appointment of Patricia Ehrle (unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners
The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet on June 7, 2021. The provided agenda includes only the board's mission and priority statements for individuals with mental illness, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities. No specific action items, votes, or public hearings are listed.
- Meeting notice includes only the board's global ENDS statement and four service priorities
The Board approved the FY22 budget and authorized the Executive Director and Appointed Executive Director to enter into contracts up to $500,000. The Board also delegated appointing authority to Dr. Rosanna DiChiro Derbes effective August 1, 2021. Additionally, the Executive Director was authorized to apply for and accept grants.
- Delegated appointing authority to Dr. Rosanna DiChiro Derbes effective August 1, 2021 (Unanimous)
- Approved FY22 Board budget (Unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to apply for/accept grants from July 19, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Authorized Lisa English Rhoden to enter into contracts up to $500,000 from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Authorized Rosanna DiChiro Derbes to enter into contracts up to $500,000 from July 19, 2021 to June 30, 2022 (Unanimous)
- Accepted interpretation and compliance data for Executive Director Emergency Succession Monitoring report (Unanimous)
- Accepted interpretation and compliance data for Communication and Support of the Board Monitoring report (Unanimous)
- Adopted June minutes (Unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners
The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board is holding a regular meeting. The agenda consists solely of the board's mission statement and four priority categories for allocating resources to individuals affected by mental illness, addictive disorders, or developmental disabilities. No specific decisions, proposals, or financial items are listed for discussion or action.
- Review of the board's global ENDS statement
- First priority: crisis intervention for mental illness, addiction, and developmental disabilities
- Second priority: support for persons with serious and disabling conditions to use community resources
- Third priority: prevention for at-risk individuals
- Fourth priority: services for persons with mild to moderate needs
The Board approved the hiring of a new Executive Director and accepted several quarterly financial reports. Members also verified compliance with financial planning and condition policies and scheduled the 2021 annual retreat.
- Authorized Board Chairperson to execute a two-year contract with the Executive Director candidate (Unanimous)
- Approved April meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted JPHSA 3rd quarter financial report (Unanimous)
- Accepted JPHSA Board 3rd quarter financial report (Unanimous)
- Accepted interpretation and compliance data for Financial Planning & Budgeting monitoring report (Unanimous)
- Accepted interpretation and compliance data for Financial Condition & Activities monitoring report (Unanimous)
- Scheduled 2021 annual retreat for September 18, 2021 (Unanimous)
- Changed September meeting date from September 13 to September 18 at 8:00 a.m. (Unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners
The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board is holding a regular meeting via Zoom. The agenda contains only the board's global ENDS statement and priority categories for serving individuals with mental illness, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities. No specific action items, proposals, or public hearings are listed.
- Meeting held via Zoom (ID: 868 0620 4093, Passcode: 250379)
- Board reviews its global ENDS statement and four priority levels for resource allocation
- Priorities cover crisis resolution, serious disabilities, prevention, and mild-to-moderate needs
The Board approved authorizing the Chairperson and one member to offer the Executive Director position to a candidate with a salary range of $145,000 - $160,000. The Board also approved the March meeting minutes and a staff monitoring report. No other substantive policy changes were made.
- Authorized offer to Executive Director candidate with salary range $145,000 - $160,000 (Unanimous)
- Approved March minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted interpretation of Treatment of Staff monitoring report as reasonable (Unanimous)
- Accepted data as documentation of compliance for Treatment of Staff policy (Unanimous)
- Adopted agenda as presented (Unanimous)
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, decisions, or proposals for discussion.
The Board approved opening the Executive Director search to the Executive Management Team with a deadline of March 9, 2021. Members also approved the February meeting minutes and accepted the Consultants & Contract Work monitoring report and its data as compliant.
- Approved opening Executive Director search to Executive Management Team (Unanimous)
- Approved February meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted interpretation of Consultants & Contract Work monitoring report as reasonable (Unanimous)
- Accepted data as documentation of compliance for Consultants & Contract Work policy (Unanimous)
- Unity of Control policy: No changes made
- Accountability of the Executive Director policy: No changes made
- Annual Retreat Planning: Deferred
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, motions, or decisions for discussion.
The Board unanimously approved the December minutes and financial quarterly reports for October through December. Members also accepted monitoring reports and data confirming compliance with policies regarding the treatment of individuals served and financial conditions and activities.
- Adopted the agenda (Unanimous)
- Approved December minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted Financial Quarterly Report for Oct-Dec (Unanimous)
- Accepted JPHSA Board Financial Quarterly Report for Oct-Dec (Unanimous)
- Accepted interpretation and compliance data for Treatment of Individuals Served monitoring report (Unanimous)
- Accepted interpretation and compliance data for Financial Conditions & Activities monitoring report (Unanimous)
- Reviewed ENDS Focus of Grants or Contracts policy; no changes made
- Reviewed Global Governance-Management Connection policy; no changes made