Thu Nov 12, 2026
Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Advisory Board
TBSCI Advisory Board to review procedures and program updates
The Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Advisory Board is meeting to review and approve previous minutes, receive program and financial updates, and consider adopting procedures for reviewing requests. The agenda is largely routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.
- Review and approve previous meeting minutes
- Financial report and program status updates
- BIA LA update
- Review, amend, and/or adopt procedures for advisory board review requests
- Public comment period
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Louisiana Department of Health
Office of Aging and Adult Services
Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust
(TBSCI) Advisory Board
The Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday,
November 12, 2026, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200
Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70810, in Room 2.
MEETING AGENDA
1.
Call to order
Introductions
Chairperson
2.
Review/Approve Previous Meeting Minutes
Chairperson/ Full Board
3.
Program Updates
a.
Financial Report
b.
Program Status
c.
BIALA Update
OAAS/Program
Manager
4.
Other Business
a.
Review, Amend, and/or Adopt Procedures for Advisory Board
Review Requests
Full Board
5.
Public Comment
Chairperson
6.
Motion to Adjourn
Chairperson/Full Board
Board Meeting Dates
Thursday, February 13, 2026
Thursday, May 8, 2026
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Don't hesitate to get in touch with the THSCI Advisory Board Staff if you need further information,
at
[email protected] or call (888) 891-9441.
Thu Aug 13, 2026
Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Advisory Board
Board to review $12,000 kayak purchase request in closed session
The Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Advisory Board will meet to review program updates, approve minutes, and consider a participant's request for the trust fund to purchase a kayak and accessories totaling over $12,000 for therapeutic purposes. The request will be discussed in a closed session, followed by an open session vote. The board's decision is final and will be communicated in writing within 10 business days.
- Review of participant request for kayak and accessories over $12,000 for therapeutic use
- Closed session to review goods and services request and staff denial basis
- Open session vote on the request after closed deliberations
- Financial report and program status updates
- Public comment period
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✓ Decided: TBSCI board approves financial report, hears program update
The board approved the minutes from May 14, 2026, and adopted the TBSCI financial report for fiscal year 2026, which ended with approximately $66,000. The program manager reported 226 applicants on the waitlist, 579 eligible participants, and 557 vendor payments processed. The board also received updates on BIALA's advocacy and services, including two new laws signed. No public comment was made, and the board entered closed session for an advisory review request.
- Approved minutes from May 14, 2026 meeting
- Adopted TBSCI financial report for FY 2026
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Louisiana Department of Health
Office of Aging and Adult Services
Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust
(TBSCI) Advisory Board
The Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August
13, 2026, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200 Bluebonnet Blvd.,
Baton Rouge, LA 70810, in Room 2.
MEETING AGENDA
1. Call to order
Introductions
Chairperson
2. Review/Approve Previous Meeting Minutes
Chairperson/ Full Board
3. Program Updates
a. Financial Report
b. Program Status
c. BIALA Update
OAAS/Program
Manager
4. Other Business
Full Board
5. Public Comment
Chairperson
6. Introduction of Advisory Board Review
a. A participant has submitted a request for the TBSCI Trust Fund to
purchase a kayak and related accessories, totaling over $12,000, for
therapeutic purposes. This item is being presented for review during
a closed Advisory Board meeting session.
Program Manager
7. Motion to Enter into a Closed Session (Only Board Members, LDH, & Participant/Representative)
Chairperson/Full Board
8. CLOSED SESSION
a. Advisory Board Review of Goods and Services Request Review
b. Overview of the request
i. Presentation of Program Staff basis for denial
c. Participant Presentation
i. Presentation of Information/Documenation
d. Board Member Follow-up Questions
i. Follow-up questions regarding the request.
e. Board Deliberation (Parties may be excused …
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Traumatic Brain & Spinal Cord Injury (TBSCI) Trust Fund Advisory Board
MEETING MINUTES
August 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Office of Aging and Adult Services
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Dr. Andrew Kuyoro called the meeting to order at approximately 10:02
a.m.
II.
ATTENDANCE
Board Members Present
Dr. Andrew Kuyoro; Gary Matherne; Dr. John Fanning; Dr. Bern G. Lee; Melissa
Bayham; Roxane E. Bingham; Dr. Elizabeth N. Morgan; Yvette D. Pacaccio; Gearry T.
Williams
Board Members Not Present
Senator William “Bill” Wheat, Jr.; Dr. Jason Cormier; Representative Lawrence
Bagley; Dr. Beverly Gladney
Agency Staff Present
Tonia Gedward, Ayanna Wilson, Valencia Roberts
Other Attendees Present
Charlie Picou
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Board approved the minutes as is from the meeting held on May 14, 2026. Dr.
John Fanning made a motion to approve the minutes as stated; Gary Matherne
seconded the motion. Motion Passed.
IV.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
a. TBSCI Financial Report
The TBSCI Trust Fund Program Manager, Tonia Gedward, presented the
program’s financial report, including the budget and expenditures. She began by
informing the Board that several board members’ terms have expired; however,
she is still awaiting the Governor’s approval of the paperwork. Until then, these
members may continue to serve.
While reviewing the financial report, Tonia stated that the program finished
fiscal year 2026 with approximately $66,000. She noted that Kimberly menti …
Thu May 14, 2026
Traumatic Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Advisory Board
Louisiana brain and spinal injury board meets May 14 in Baton Rouge
The Traumatic Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Advisory Board will convene at 10 a.m. on May 14, 2026, at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library in Baton Rouge. Members will review the previous meeting minutes, receive program updates including a financial report and program status, and hear a BIALA update. No substantive decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.
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✓ Decided: Board adopts financial report and appoints Gary Matherne as Vice Chairperson
The Board approved the financial report and the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. Members discussed a projected year-end balance of $145,000 to be used for the program's waiting list. The Board also appointed a Vice Chairperson to ensure leadership continuity.
- Approved minutes from November 13, 2025 meeting
- Adopted TBSCI financial report
- Appointed Gary Matherne as Vice Chairperson
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Louisiana Department of Health
Office of Aging and Adult Services
Traumatic Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust
(THSCI) Advisory Board
The Traumatic Head and Spinal Cord Injury Trust Advisory Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday,
May 14, 2026, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be at the Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library, 9200
Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70810, in Room 2.
MEETING AGENDA
1. C a l l t o o r d e r C h a i r p e r s o n
2. Introductions
3. R e v i e w / A p p r o v e P r e v i o u s M e e t i n g M i n u t e s C h a i r p e r s o n / F u l l B oard
4. P r o g r a m U p d a t e s O A A S
a. Financial Report
b. Program Status
c. BIALA Update
5. O t h e r B u s i n e s s F u l l B o a r d
6. P u b l i c C o m m e n t C h a i r p e r s o n
7. A d j o u r n C h a i r p e r s o n
2025 Board Meeting Dates
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Thursday, May 8, 2025 - Canceled
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Don't hesitate to get in touch with the THSCI Advisory Board Staff if you need further information,
at
[email protected] or call (888) 891-9441.
📄 From the minutes
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Traumatic Brain & Spinal Cord Injury (TBSCI) Trust Fund Advisory Board
MEETING MINUTES
May 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Office of Aging and Adult Services
I.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Dr. Andrew Kuyoro called the meeting to order at approximately 10:10 a.m.
II. A
TTENDANCE
Board Members Present
Dr. Andrew Kuyoro; Gary Matherne; Dr. John Fanning; Dr. Bern G. Lee; Dr. Beverly Gladney; Melissa
Bayham; Roxane E. Bingham; Dr. Elizabeth N. Morgan; Gearry T. Williams
B
oard Members Not Present
Senator William “Bill” Wheat, Jr.; Yvette D. Pacaccio; Dr. Jason Cormier; Representative Lawrence Bagley
A
gency Staff Present
Tonia Gedward, Ebony Thomas, Valencia Roberts
O
ther Attendees Present
Charlie Picou; Kimberly Hill
III. A
PPROVAL OF MINUTES
Dr. Kuyoro asked whether the spelling of Christopher Reeve’s last name has an “s” at the end. Members
of the Board confirmed that the last name does not contain an “s.” Therefore, the name is correct as is
in the previous minutes from the meeting held on November 13, 2025. The Board approved the minutes
as is from the meeting held on November 13, 2025. Dr. John Fanning made a motion to approve the
minutes as stated; Gary Matherne seconded the motion. Motion Passed.
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V. ORDER OF BUSINESS
a. T
BSCI Financial Report
The TBSCI Trust Fund Program Manager, Tonia Gedward, presented the program’s financial report,
including the budget and expenditures. She stated that an estimated $145,000 is projected to
remain at the end of the fiscal year. The pla …