Northwest Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board public meetings in 2023
14 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Northwest Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Northwest Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board will meet to review executive limitations regarding financial condition, communication, and asset protection. The board also plans to consider a bylaw change regarding the monthly meeting schedule.
- Appointment of Board Treasurer
- Bylaw change to move meetings to the third Tuesday of each month
- Review of November 2023 Board Monitoring Summary Report
- Review of December 2023 Board Compliance Monitoring Tool
The Governing Board appointed a new Treasurer and approved the Executive Director's report. The board also rescheduled the January meeting to avoid Martin Luther King Day. No changes were made to the regular monthly meeting schedule.
- Approved the agenda (unanimous)
- Approved November 20, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Executive Director report on financial conditions, communication, and asset protection (unanimous)
- Appointed Karisma Jones as Treasurer (unanimous)
- Accepted November Board Compliance Monitoring Summary Report
- Rescheduled January meeting to Tuesday, January 16th (unanimous)
Northwest Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Northwest Louisiana Human Service District Governing Board will meet on November 20, 2023, to approve minutes from October, hear a presentation from the Developmental Disability Director and Waiver Supervisor, and review financial condition and budgeting. The board will also discuss governance items and set the next meeting date. This is a routine meeting with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.
- Presentation from Sharon Doyle, Developmental Disability Director, and JoElla Johnson, Waiver Supervisor
- Review of financial condition and budgeting (Executive Limitations)
- Board Monitoring Summary Report for October 2023
- Complete Board Compliance Monitoring Tool for November 2023
- Approve next meeting date: December 18, 2023
The Governing Board unanimously approved the Board Job Description policy without changes and accepted the October Board Compliance Monitoring Summary Report. The board also accepted the meeting agenda and the minutes from October 16, 2023.
- Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
- Approved October 16, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Board Job Description policy without changes (unanimous)
- Accepted October Board Compliance Monitoring Summary Report
Northwest Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Northwest Louisiana Human Service District Board will review the agency's financial condition, staff treatment, and governance processes. The board will also consider approving a non-appropriated fund for an increase in van costs.
- Approval of Non-Appropriated Fund for Increase in Van Cost
- Presentation from Behavioral Health Director Wendy McDowell
- Review of Financial Condition & Activities
- Board Monitoring Summary Report for September 2023
The Governing Board approved additional non-appropriated funds for a vehicle purchase and accepted the Executive Director's report regarding a pharmacy transition to Genoa. The board also approved the September meeting minutes and existing governance policies.
- Approved additional $6,409.60 in Non-Appropriated funds for Chrysler Pacifica purchase (unanimous)
- Accepted Executive Director report on pharmacy transition to Genoa (unanimous)
- Accepted Global Linkage and Unity of Control policies without changes (unanimous)
- Approved September 18, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved amended meeting agenda (unanimous)
Northwest Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Northwest Louisiana Human Service District Board will meet to discuss and act on several items, including a presentation on contract services, approval of non-appropriated funds for two vehicles, and administration of the oath of office for board members. The board will also review financial conditions, strategic plan updates, and governance documents. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.
- Presentation from Laura Graves on Contract Services
- Non-Appropriated Fund Approval for Two Vehicles
- Oath of Office for Board Members
- Board Monitoring Summary Report for July 2023
- Approve next meeting date: October 18, 2023
The Governing Board approved the use of non-appropriated funds to replace two vehicles. The board also accepted the Executive Director's report and approved existing governance policies without changes.
- Approved $74,178.77 in Non-Appropriated funds for two replacement vehicles (unanimous)
- Accepted Executive Director Board report (unanimous)
- Accepted Delegation to the Executive Director, Chairperson’s Role, and Accountability of the ED policies without changes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved July 17, 2023 and August 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
Northwest Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Northwest Louisiana Human Service District Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a non-appropriated fund request for two vehicles, financial condition reports, and an oath of office for board members. The board will also review monitoring reports and set the next meeting date.
- Non-appropriated fund approval for two vehicles
- Oath of office for board members
- Financial condition and activity report
- Board monitoring summary report for July 2023
- Strategic plan indicators update
The meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not met. Only three of seven board members were present.
Northwest Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Governing Board will meet to elect a slate of officers and review board monitoring reports. The session includes discussions on executive limitations and governance processes.
- Election of officers
- Review of Board Monitoring Summary Report for May 2023
- Review of Board Compliance Monitoring Tool for July 2023
- Discussion of Executive Limitations regarding financial condition and non-appropriated funds
- Discussion of Governance Process including cost of governance and agenda planning
The Board accepted the Executive Director's report and approved updates to the agenda calendar. A new slate of officers was elected, and the May Board Compliance Monitoring Summary Report was accepted.
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved May 15 and June 19, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted Executive Director's report on financial conditions and activities (unanimous)
- Approved policies with changes to the agenda calendar (unanimous)
- Approved slate of officers: Kristie Copeland (Chair), Trudie Abner (Vice-Chair), Don Pledger (Treasurer), David Hoey (Secretary) (unanimous)
- Accepted May Board Compliance Monitoring Summary Report
Northwest Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Board will meet to approve May 15, 2023, minutes and conduct business regarding executive limitations and governance processes. The meeting also includes the election of a slate of officers.
- Election of Officers
- Review of Financial Condition & Activities
- Board Monitoring Summary Report for May, 2023
- Board Compliance Monitoring Tool for June, 2023
The June Board meeting was canceled due to a severe weather event and power outage at the meeting location.
Northwest Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Northwest Louisiana Human Service District Governing Board will discuss the 988 report on compulsive gambling, review financial conditions, and conduct the executive director evaluation. The meeting includes approval of minutes and appointment of a nominating committee.
- Janet Miller, Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling – 988 Report
- Executive Director Evaluation Committee report and evaluation
- Appoint Nominating Committee
- Board Monitoring Summary Report for April 2023
The Governing Board approved a 4% merit increase for Executive Director Doug Efferson effective July 15, contingent on staff also receiving merit raises. The board also accepted the Executive Director's report and the Board Member's Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policy without changes.
- Approved 4% merit increase for Executive Director effective July 15, contingent on staff merit raises (Unanimous)
- Accepted Executive Director Board report without policy changes (Unanimous)
- Accepted Board Member’s Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policy without changes (Unanimous)
- Approved April 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (Unanimous)
Northwest Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Executive Director Evaluation Committee met to review board member comments and HR information. The committee recommended a 4% merit increase for Executive Director Doug Efferson, effective July 15th, provided other staff also receive merit raises.
- Recommended 4% merit increase for Executive Director Doug Efferson (contingent on staff raises)
Northwest Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The ED Evaluation Committee will meet to consider a recommendation regarding the Executive Director's evaluation and compensation. The meeting is scheduled for May 15, 2023, at the Shreveport Behavioral Health Clinic.
- Recommendation for Executive Director Evaluation/Pay
Northwest Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Board will review financial conditions, executive limitations, and governance processes. The meeting also includes discussions on board training and a renovation request for the Shreveport First Floor Breakroom.
- Non-Appropriation Request for Shreveport First Floor Breakroom Renovation
- Review of Stakeholder Survey Form Summary
- Appointment of ED Evaluation Committee
- Approval of February 20 and March 20, 2023 minutes
The Governing Board approved a non-appropriation request for breakroom renovations and accepted various policy and financial reports. The Board also discussed the termination of Merakey's Crisis Services agreement and the impact of staffing vacancies on clinic admissions.
- Approved $43,797 for Shreveport First Floor Breakroom Renovation (unanimous)
- Approved March and April Executive Director Board reports (unanimous)
- Accepted Financial Conditions, Communication, Compensation, ENDS, and Committee Principles policies without change (unanimous)
- Approved February 20 and March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted February Board Compliance Monitoring Summary Report
- Appointed David Hoey as Executive Director Evaluation Committee Chair
Northwest Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Northwest Louisiana Human Service District Governing Board will hold a regular meeting to discuss financial condition, governance process, and board business including a stakeholder survey, member term updates, and board development training. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and public comments.
- Executive Limitations: Financial Condition & Activities report
- Governance Process: ENDs Statement review
- Board Business: Stakeholder Survey Form summary
- Board Business: Appointment of ED Evaluation Committee
- Board Business: Board Monitoring Summary Report for February 2023
The meeting was canceled because a quorum could not be reached. Six of the nine board members were confirmed unable to attend.
Northwest Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Northwest Louisiana Human Service District Governing Board will discuss executive limitations regarding financial activities, consumer treatment, and provider treatment. The board will also review governance processes and the performance of the Executive Director.
- Review and approval of Stakeholder Survey Form
- Review and approval of LACG Board Proclamation
- Review of Strategic Plan Indicators Update
- Board Monitoring Summary Report for December 2023
- Board Compliance Monitoring Tool for February 2023
The Governing Board approved a proclamation supporting the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling and Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March 2023. The board also approved the 2023 Stakeholder Survey form and accepted performance monitoring policies without change.
- Approved LACG Board Proclamation for Problem Gambling Awareness Month (unanimous)
- Approved 2023 Stakeholder Survey form (unanimous)
- Accepted Monitoring Executive Director Performance and Accountability to Owners policies without change (unanimous)
- Approved agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes for December 19, 2022 and January 17, 2023 (unanimous)
- Accepted December Board Compliance Monitoring Summary Report
Northwest Louisiana Human Services District Governing Board
The Northwest Louisiana Human Service District Governing Board will meet to discuss executive limitations regarding financial activities, board communication, and consumer treatment. The board also plans to review stakeholder survey forms and monitor executive director performance.
- Review of Financial Condition & Activities
- Monitoring Executive Director Performance
- Review and Approval of Stakeholder Survey Form
- Review of Board Monitoring Summary Report for December 2023
The January 17, 2023, meeting was canceled because a quorum could not be reached. Six of ten Board members were confirmed unable to attend.