South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board public meetings in 2024
8 substantive meetings from 2024, 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 discuss agency updates, fiscal reports, and operational data. The board is scheduled to recognize new members from Terrebonne and St. Mary Parishes.
- Appointment of new board members Britney Smith, Sarah Hensley, and Dr. Eric Melancon
- Review of FY25 revenue needs and FY26 budget requests
- MOU for 32nd Judicial Family Preservation Court
- Act 587 Bank Account Report regarding escrow
- OCDD Access Rule update
The Governing Board approved the September and October 2024 budget analysis and revenue reports. Members also approved the FY24 Annual Compliance Report and the existing Accountability and Delegation of the Executive Director. The board welcomed two new members and received an update on the Town Hall renovation project.
- Approved minutes from the August 18, 2024 meeting
- Approved Accountability of the ED and Delegation of the ED as written
- Approved FY 24-25 September and October Budget Analysis and Revenue Reports
- Approved FY’24 Annual Compliance Report
- Appointed Sarah Hensley and Britney Smith to Terrebonne Parish vacancies
- Appointed Dr. Eric Melancon to St. Mary Parish vacancy
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority board meeting scheduled for November 14, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is set for December 12, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the SCLHSA Administration building in Houma.
- November 14, 2024 board meeting is canceled
- Next meeting: Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
- Meeting location: 158 Regal Row, Houma, LA 70360
- Attendance request form included for persons with disabilities or their caregivers
The board meeting scheduled for November 14, 2024, was canceled. No decisions were made.
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board meeting scheduled for September 12, 2024, is canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2024.
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board meeting scheduled for September 12, 2024, was canceled. No decisions were made.
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board will review agency updates, including a FY25 budget amendment and the financial closure of FY24. The board will also discuss developmental disability program updates and an amendment to the by-laws regarding terms.
- FY25 Budget Amendment
- Financial Closure of FY24
- Amendment to By-Laws Term – Article VII
- Executive Director Performance Evaluation Process
- Developmental Disability Program Updates regarding Act 421
The Governing Board approved financial reports for January through April 2024 and updated the agency's FY25 ENDS Statement. The board also approved an amendment to Article VII of the bylaws to allow board members to serve additional terms if no replacement is available.
- Approved minutes from March 14, 2024 meeting
- Approved changes to the FY25 ENDS Statement
- Approved FY 23-24 Budget Analysis and Revenue Reports for January, February, March, and April
- Approved Article VII Amendment to By-Laws regarding additional board member terms
- Removed Oletta Hebert from the board due to excessive absences
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board meeting scheduled for July 11, 2024, has been canceled. The next meeting is set for August 8, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the same location.
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board meeting scheduled for June 13, 2024, is canceled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2024.
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board meeting scheduled for June 13, 2024, was canceled. No decisions were made.
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board will meet to review agency updates, including staffing and accreditation. The meeting includes a fiscal report covering monthly budgets and revenue for December and January, as well as the FY25 budget amendment.
- Approval of minutes from January 11, 2024
- Amendment to By-Laws Term – Article VII
- Review of Monthly Budget Summary and Revenue Report for December/January
- Review of FY25 Budget with Amendment
- Quarterly performance reports for Developmental Disabilities
The Governing Board approved a contract with Tulane physicians for First Episode Psychosis care and authorized a new monthly billing service. The board also approved the December 2023 budget analysis and revenue reports.
- Approved EPIC NOLA contract with Tulane physicians for up to $102,608.00
- Approved use of Bill Flash for monthly billing statements
- Approved FY 23-24 December Budget Analysis and Revenue Reports
- Approved minutes from the January 11, 2024 meeting
- Decided there will be no amendment to By-Laws Term Article VII
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board will meet to approve minutes, discuss executive director succession and performance evaluation policies, review board governance documents, and consider officer nominations. An executive session is scheduled for the executive director's performance evaluation. The meeting includes updates on agency sites, finances, and statistics.
- Executive Director Succession Policy discussion
- Board Job Description and Committee Principles review
- Open Meeting Policy Clarification
- Executive Director Performance Evaluation (executive session)
- Nominations for officer positions
The Governing Board approved revisions to the Executive Director Succession and Performance Evaluation policies. The board also extended Ray Nicholas's term and re-elected its leadership officers. The February board meeting was cancelled due to scheduling conflicts.
- Approved minutes from December 14, 2023 meeting
- Extended Ray Nicholas's board term to a 4th year
- Approved minor language changes to Executive Director Succession Policy
- Approved minor language changes to Executive Director Performance Evaluation Policy
- Re-elected Bryan Zeringue as Chairman
- Elected Ray Nicholas as Vice-Chair
- Elected Stephanie Benton as Secretary
- Cancelled February board meeting