South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board public meetings in 2025
9 substantive meetings from 2025, 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 meeting scheduled for December 11, 2025, was canceled. The next meeting is set for January 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the SCLHSA Administration Building in Houma.
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board will meet to discuss agency updates, fiscal reports, and the FY27 budget request. The board will also address board vacancies for St. John the Baptist Parish.
- FY27 Budget Request
- Board vacancies for St. John the Baptist Parish
- Introduction of new Board Member Adam Chauvin
- August Monthly Budget Summary and Revenue Report
- Act 351 Verification of Citizenship update
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The Governing Board approved the FY 25-26 Budget Analysis and Revenue Report for August. Members also approved the agency's global governance commitment, governance style, global linkage, and unity of control as written.
- Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes with attendance corrections
- Approved global governance commitment and governance style
- Approved global linkage and unity of control
- Approved FY 25-26 Budget Analysis for August as of 8/31/2025
- Approved FY 25-26 Revenue Report for August as of 8/31/2025
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board will meet to approve July 2025 minutes, discuss board vacancies in Lafourche and St. John the Baptist parishes, and hear reports on agency operations. Key items include a FY27 budget request, financial closure of FY25, and updates on citizenship verification under Act 351. The board will also consider a town hall project, the LA DOGE report, and an annual board meeting in Baton Rouge.
- FY27 Budget Request
- Act 351 - Verification of Citizenship
- LA DOGE Report (Department of Government Efficiency)
- Financial Closure of FY25
- Board Vacancies – Lafourche and St. John the Baptist
The Governing Board approved the FY 24-25 June and FY 25-26 July budget analysis and revenue reports. Members reviewed agency turnover rates, the status of the Town Hall Project, and the impact of Act 351 regarding citizenship verification. The board also discussed a proposal to reduce the State General Fund by 10% through pharmacy privatization and staffing cuts.
- Approved minutes from July 10, 2025 meetings
- Approved FY 24-25 Budget Analysis and Revenue Report for June (as of 6/30/2025)
- Approved FY 25-26 Budget Analysis and Revenue Report for July (as of 7/31/2025)
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority board meets July 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Houma. Agenda items include approval of May minutes, board vacancies for St. John the Baptist, and reports on the strategic plan, HB 559, a code of conduct policy, the executive director ENDs statement, the River Parishes Behavioral Health Center lease, and services in Thibodaux. The board will also monitor executive director performance.
- Approval of minutes from May 8, 2025
- Board vacancies – St. John the Baptist
- HB 559 update
- Code of Conduct – Policy 101
- River Parishes BHC Lease Update
The Governing Board approved the agency's Strategic Plan, a simplified Code of Conduct, and the Executive Director's FY26 ENDs Statement. The board also approved budget analysis and revenue reports for January through March 2025.
- Approved minutes from March 13 and May 8, 2025 meetings
- Approved changes to Agenda Planning regarding fiscal year conclusion
- Approved Strategic Plan including Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program goals
- Approved simplified Code of Conduct (Policy 101)
- Approved Executive Director FY26 ENDs Statement
- Approved FY 24-25 Budget Analysis and Revenue Reports for Jan, Feb, and March 2025
- Decided to extend current River Parishes BHC lease after finding Ochsner property too costly
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority board will meet on May 8, 2025, to consider several items including a strategic plan update, HB 559, required reporting to the Louisiana Department of Health, and asset protection under the Louisiana Public Asset Authority. The board will also review monthly budget summaries for January and February, safety and audit results, and a developmental disabilities program update.
- Approval of minutes from March 13, 2025
- Board vacancies for St. John the Baptist Parish
- Financial disclosures due May 15, 2025
- January & February monthly budget summary
- Top diagnosis for FY25 3rd quarter
The Governing Board met on May 8, 2025, but did not reach a quorum. Consequently, no formal actions were taken, and several agenda items were moved to the June 2025 meeting.
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board will review fiscal, operational, and developmental disabilities reports for the second quarter of FY25. The board will also address a vacancy for St. John the Baptist Parish and administer an oath of office.
- Board vacancy for St. John the Baptist Parish
- Louisiana Legislative Audit update
- FY25 2nd Quarter satisfaction survey results and agency statistics
- AOT Grant update
- Board Member Oath of Office
The Governing Board approved the minutes from the February 13, 2025 meeting. Several board members took the Oath of Office. The board received reports on agency statistics, facility issues, and upcoming events.
- Approved February 13, 2025 meeting minutes
- Administered Oath of Office to Bryan Zeringue, Sarah Hensley, Erica Lanbert, Dymphna Landry, and Nicole Bourgeois
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority board will meet to approve minutes from January, receive reports on the new Terrebonne Behavioral Health Center, fiscal updates, and operational data. The board will also review the cost of governance as a new business item. No major decisions or public hearings on specific projects are on the agenda.
- Approval of minutes from January 9, 2025
- Tour update on new Terrebonne Behavioral Health Center
- December monthly budget summary (executive limit on page 4)
- Review of cost of governance (governance process on page 14)
- Board vacancies for St. John the Baptist; Terrebonne position filled by Ms. Erica Lambert
The Governing Board approved the meeting minutes from January 9, 2025, and the FY 24-25 Budget Analysis and Revenue Report for December. Members reviewed the Cost of Governance and received updates on agency performance, staffing vacancies, and the Assisted Outpatient Treatment Program.
- Approved January 9, 2025 meeting minutes
- Approved FY 24-25 Budget Analysis and Revenue Report for December as of 12/31/24
- Reviewed Cost of Governance with no changes requested
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority Governing Board
The South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority board will meet to approve minutes, receive an executive director update including a Rockford Plaza update and operational plan, and review the November budget summary and Act 587 bank account report. The board will also consider new board member appointments, gubernatorial candidate submissions, and governance items including a board job description and committee principles.
- Rockford Plaza Update
- Monthly Budget Summary – November (Executive Limit)
- Act 587 – Bank Account Report (Escrow)
- Board Job Description (Governance Process - pg. 8)
- Elections
The Governing Board approved the November 2024 budget analysis and revenue reports. Members held elections for board officers and received updates on the Rockford Plaza move-in date. The board also reviewed the 2026 Operational Plan and emergency succession recommendations.
- Approved minutes from December 12, 2024 meeting
- Approved FY 24-25 Budget Analysis and Revenue Reports for November as of 11/30/24
- Elected Bryan Zeringue as Chairman (unanimous)
- Elected Sarah Hensley as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
- Elected Stephanie Benton as Secretary (unanimous)