Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners public meetings in 2024
9 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners
The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board will hold a regular meeting on December 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Elmwood Office Building. The agenda consists solely of the agency's global ENDS statement and four priority categories for resource allocation. No specific decisions, proposals, or action items are listed in the provided agenda text.
- Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at 1500 River Oaks Road W., Elmwood, Louisiana
- Agenda contains only the agency's mission statement and four resource-allocation priorities
- First priority: crisis resolution for persons with mental illness, addiction, or developmental disabilities
- Second priority: support for persons with serious and disabling conditions to use community resources
- No specific votes, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the FY 25 Agency Expense Budget and the 2025 Board agenda. Members also confirmed the leadership of the Nominating Committee and approved the November meeting minutes.
- Approved FY 25 Agency Expense Budget (unanimous)
- Accepted nominations for Ms. Gardener-Taylor as chair and Dr. Parker-Brooks as vice chair (unanimous)
- Approved November minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted the interpretation of the Asset Protection monitoring report policy as reasonable (unanimous)
- Accepted data in the Asset Protection monitoring report as documentation of compliance (unanimous)
- Approved the 2025 Board agenda (unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners
The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss its global ENDS statement and resource allocation priorities. The agenda focuses on four priority levels for serving individuals and families affected by mental illness, addictive disorders, and developmental disabilities. No specific decisions or proposals are listed beyond the mission statement review.
- Review of global ENDS statement for JPHSA
- First priority: crisis resolution for mental illness, addiction, developmental disabilities
- Second priority: support for persons with serious and disabling conditions
- Third priority: prevention for at-risk individuals
- Fourth priority: services for mild to moderate needs
The Board authorized contracts for mobile crisis services and hurricane repairs at the Elmwood facility. Members also approved several quarterly financial reports, the FY24 audit, and two appointments to the Developmental Disabilities Regional Advisory Council.
- Approved contract for Mobile Crisis Services with Choices Coordinated Care Solutions, Inc. (Unanimous)
- Approved extension of contract with Tasch, LLC for Elmwood facility hurricane repairs (Unanimous)
- Authorized Executive Director to request advisory opinions from the Louisiana Attorney General (Unanimous)
- Authorized General Counsel Terrance A. Prout to request Attorney General opinions on service/employment contracts (Unanimous)
- Accepted FY24 audit report (Unanimous)
- Appointed Ms. Witzig to the DDRAC (Unanimous)
- Appointed Ms. Rosenkranz to the DDRAC (Unanimous)
- Accepted FY24 4th Quarter and FY25 1st Quarter financial reports (Unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners
The September 4, 2024 meeting was canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM at the JPHSA Elmwood Office Building. The agenda lists the agency's global ENDS statement and four priority areas for resource allocation.
- Meeting canceled for September 4, 2024
- Next meeting: September 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM at 1500 River Oaks Road W., Elmwood
- ENDS statement: individuals affected by mental illness, addictive disorders, and/or developmental disabilities shall live full, healthy, independent lives
- First priority: crisis resolution for persons and families in crisis
- Second priority: support for persons with serious and disabling conditions
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners
The board will meet on August 3, 2024, at the JPHSA East Jefferson Office Building. The provided agenda contains no specific action items or discussion topics beyond the organization's general mission and priority statements.
The Board unanimously approved the FY 25 Proposed Board budget and the June meeting minutes. Members also accepted the interpretation and compliance data for the ENDS Focus of Grants/Contracts monitoring report. The FY 25 Proposed Agency Budget was deferred.
- Approved FY 25 Proposed Board budget (unanimous)
- Approved June minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted interpretation of policy for ENDS Focus of Grants/Contracts monitoring report (unanimous)
- Accepted data as documentation of compliance for ENDS Focus of Grants/Contracts monitoring report (unanimous)
- Deferred FY 25 Proposed Agency Budget
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners
The provided document is a formal notice of an upcoming meeting scheduled for June 3, 2024. The text contains no specific agenda items, motions, or decisions for discussion.
The Board of Commissioners approved resolutions granting Executive Director Rosanna DiChiro Derbes the authority to enter into grants and contracts on behalf of JPHSA. The Board also accepted monitoring reports regarding board communication and emergency succession as compliant with policy.
- Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved resolution authorizing Executive Director to enter into grants (unanimous)
- Approved resolution authorizing Executive Director to enter into contracts (unanimous)
- Accepted interpretation and data for Communication & Support to the Board monitoring report as compliant (unanimous)
- Accepted interpretation and data for Executive Director Emergency Succession monitoring report as compliant (unanimous)
- Confirmed no changes to Treatment of Individuals Served policy
- Confirmed no changes to Treatment of Staff policy
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners
The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners will hold a meeting on May 6, 2024. The agenda consists of 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.
The Board of Commissioners approved the 3rd quarter financial reports for both the JPHSA and the Board. Members also accepted monitoring reports regarding the Executive Director's performance in financial planning, budgeting, and financial condition. No changes were made to policies regarding the treatment of staff or individuals served.
- Adopted the agenda (unanimous)
- Approved April 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)
- Maintained Treatment of Individuals Served policy without changes
- Maintained Treatment of Staff and Financial Planning/Budgeting policies without changes
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners
The provided document is a formal notice for an upcoming board meeting. It contains no specific agenda items, proposed actions, or decisions for discussion.
The Board approved a 4% pay increase for the Executive Director and accepted several financial and policy monitoring reports. The Board also recommended the appointment of Mr. Guidry to a three-year board term. Staff reported a successful reaccreditation and a settlement regarding Hurricane Ida damages.
- Approved 4% increase for Executive Director performance review (Unanimous)
- Approved recommendation to Parish Council for Mr. Guidry to fill Law Enforcement board position (Unanimous)
- Approved December minutes (Unanimous)
- Accepted FY 24 2nd Quarterly Financial Report (Unanimous)
- Accepted FY 24 2nd Quarterly Board Budget Report (Unanimous)
- Accepted monitoring report and compliance data for Treatment of Individuals Served (Unanimous)
- Accepted monitoring report and compliance data for Financial Conditions & Activities (Unanimous)
- Accepted monitoring report and compliance data for Consultant and Contract Work and Treatment of Staff (Unanimous)
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners
The scheduled meeting for the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners on March 4, 2024, was canceled. No items were listed for discussion or decision.
Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners
The scheduled meeting for the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority Board of Commissioners on February 5, 2024, was canceled. No items were presented for decision or discussion.