South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board public meetings in 2020
10 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board will receive updates on agency audits, financial reports, and the Regal Row roofing project. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss the Executive Director evaluation process.
- CARF Preliminary Survey Results
- Civil Service Annual Audit
- LDH-OBH Accountability Plan Audit
- Regal Row Roofing Project Update
- CARES Act Funds Update
The Governing Board approved the FY 20-21 Budget Analysis and Revenue Report for October. The board also reviewed agency updates regarding CARF survey results and CARES Act funding. A contract with Bayouland “Families Helping Families” will not be renewed.
- Approved minutes from November 12, 2020 meeting
- Approved FY 20-21 Budget Analysis and Revenue Report for October as of 10/31/2020
- Decided not to renew contract with Bayouland “Families Helping Families” effective October 2020
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The board will consider approval of minutes, board self-evaluations, and updates on parish board positions. The executive director will report on employee satisfaction, COVID-19 survey results, a roofing project, and CARES Act funds. An executive session is planned for the executive director's evaluation and job description review.
- Approval of minutes from September 17, 2020
- Board self-member evaluations
- Update on St. James, St. Mary, and Terrebonne Parish board positions
- CARES Act funds update
- Executive session for Executive Director evaluation and job description review
The Governing Board approved the FY 20-21 budget analysis and revenue reports for August and September. The board also approved the Compliance Annual Summary Report. Members discussed CARES Act funding and the status of board vacancies.
- Approved minutes from September 17, 2020 meeting
- Approved FY 20-21 Budget Analysis for August and September
- Approved FY 20-21 Revenue Report for August and September
- Approved Compliance Annual Summary Report
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board will meet to consider approval of August minutes, updates on board positions, and a series of executive director reports covering governance, succession planning, ethics, and financial matters including audit requirements and the budget. Operational and clinical updates will also be presented.
- Approval of minutes from August 13, 2020 meeting
- Update on St. James and St. Mary Board Positions
- Executive Director Report: Board Governance Plan, Succession Plan, and Hiring Process
- Financial Report: Audit Requirements, Contract Regulations, and Budget
- Clinical Services Update: Recovery Month
The Governing Board approved a series of updated agency plans and policies, including governance, financial, and operational procedures. The board also approved the minutes from the August 13, 2020 meeting.
- Approved minutes from August 13, 2020 meeting
- Approved changes to Board Governance Plan, Executive Director Succession Plan, Board Orientation Policy, ED Hiring Process, ED Evaluation, Board Code of Ethics, Malpractice Liability, Strategic Plan, AMPAR, Code of Ethics, Corporate Compliance, and Corporate Citizenship Plans/Policies
- Approved changes to Audit Requirements, Contract Regulations, and Budget Plans/Policies
- Approved changes to Management of Information Plan, Violence Prevention Procedure Plan, and Legal Services Plans/Policies
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board will review July financial reports and agency updates. The meeting includes discussions on FY21 budget reduction scenarios and service reductions.
- FY 21 Service Reductions in Initial Budget
- New FY21 Budget Reduction Scenario
- Federal Probation and Parole Grants Renewal
- July Monthly Budget Summary and Revenue Report
- Update on St. James and St. Mary Board Positions
The Governing Board approved the FY 20-21 July Budget Analysis and several policy updates. Members received reports on potential state budget cuts and a land lease dispute regarding the LBHC Clinic.
- Approved minutes from July 9, 2020 meeting
- Approved FY 20-21 July Budget Analysis as of 7/31/2020
- Approved language changes to Performance Improvement Plan, HIPPA Policy, and Complaints and Grievances Policy
- Approved rewritten Credentialing Policy
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board will meet to discuss and potentially approve minutes, receive updates on board positions, and hear reports from the executive director including return to work status, CARES Act drawdown, and various operational and financial reports. The meeting includes updates on the Regal Row roofing project, crisis continuum funding, and legislative session outcomes.
- Approval of minutes from Thursday, June 11, 2020
- Update on St. James and St. Mary Board Positions
- Return to Work Status update
- CARES ACT Drawdown as of 6/30/20
- Regal Row Roofing Project – Pre-Bid Conference
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Board approved the FY 19-20 June budget analysis and revenue report. The meeting also included updates on COVID-19 staffing protocols, CARES Act funding, and agency statistics.
- Approved June 11, 2020 meeting minutes
- Approved FY 19-20 June Budget Analysis as of 6/29/2020
- Approved FY 19-20 June Revenue Report as of 6/29/2020
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board will meet to discuss agency operations, including COVID-19 statistics and a roofing project at Regal Row. The board will also review budget and revenue reports for May.
- Regal Row Roofing Project
- May Monthly Budget Summary and Revenue Report
- Patient/Employee COVID-19 Statistics
- General Risk Management Plan 2020
- Emergency Operations Plan 2020
The SCLHSA Governing Board approved the May 2020 budget analysis, revenue report, and updated risk management and emergency operations plans. The board also reviewed agency updates regarding COVID-19 protocols, staffing, and legislative budget changes.
- Approved May 2020 Board Meeting minutes
- Approved FY 19-20 May Budget Analysis and Revenue Report
- Approved language changes to the General Risk Management Plan 2020
- Approved language changes to the Emergency Operations Plan 2020
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority is reviewing agency status regarding COVID-19 statistics, staffing, and projections. The board will also review monthly budget and revenue reports for March and April.
- Greater New Orleans Foundation (GNOF) Grant Funding ($40,000.00)
- 15% Budget Reduction Exercise for Legislature
- Regal Row Roofing Project
- Board Member Travel Reimbursement
- Update on St. James and St. Mary Board Positions
The Board approved the March and April FY 19-20 budget analysis, revenue reports, and second quarter LaPAS and satisfaction survey results. The Executive Director reported on COVID-19 impacts, including staff and patient cases and agency work-from-home status.
- Approved March 12, 2020 meeting minutes
- Approved FY 19-20 March and April Budget Analysis and Revenue Report
- Approved 2nd Quarter LaPAS Report, Performance Indicators, and Satisfaction Surveys
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board will meet to approve February minutes and discuss board member travel reimbursements. The Executive Director will present updates on recent audits, legislative visits, and agency accomplishments.
- Approval of February 13, 2020, meeting minutes
- Update on St. James and St. Mary Board positions
- Introduction of new St. Charles Parish Board Member Barbara Fuselier
- Review of Accountability Plan (AP) Audit results from February 27, 2020
- Review of Office of Risk Management (ORM) Audit results from March 4, 2020
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Board approved revisions to the Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan in response to the coronavirus. The Board also approved February 2020 budget and revenue reports.
- Approved February 2020 Budget Analysis and Revenue Report
- Approved language changes to the Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan
- Approved minutes from the February 13, 2020 meeting
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board will meet to review the January budget and revenue reports. The meeting includes discussions on behavioral health partnerships, roof replacement at Regal Row, and the approval of abuse and neglect policies.
- Approval of January 2020 minutes
- Review of Board Self-Evaluation Results for 2019
- Approval of Abuse and Neglect policies
- Approval of Plan of Client Care with Scopes of Services
- January monthly budget and revenue reports
The Governing Board approved the January 2020 budget analysis and revenue report. Members also approved language changes to the Abuse and Neglect and Plan of Client Care with Scopes of Services policies. The board was notified of a board member replacement for St. Charles Parish.
- Approved January 9, 2020 meeting minutes
- Approved FY 19-20 January Budget Analysis and Revenue Report
- Approved language changes to Abuse and Neglect policy
- Approved language changes to Plan of Client Care with Scopes of Services policy
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board will review agency updates, including potential budget reduction scenarios of 3% for FY20 and 5% for FY21. The meeting includes discussions on financial reports, new providers, and several policy reviews.
- Approval of roof documents for Regal Row
- Review of 3% FY20 and 5% FY21 budget reduction scenarios
- Review of monthly budget and revenue reports for November and December
- Approval of policies regarding Legal Services, Risk Management, and Human Resources
- Introduction of new Board Member Ron Dantin
The Governing Board approved the budget analysis and revenue reports for November and December 2019. Members also approved language changes to several agency plans and policies. The board welcomed new member Ron Dantin and reviewed budget reduction scenarios.
- Approved December 5, 2019 meeting minutes
- Approved FY 19-20 November and December Budget Analysis and Revenue Reports
- Approved language changes to Operational Plan Process, Legal Services Policy, Risk Management/Compliance, Research, Strategic Budget Cutting, and Human Resources Plans/Policies