Chesterfield County

The meeting began with welcomes and introductions, featuring guest speakers Spencer Turner and Tristan Wall from CapazIT. They presented CapazIT's mission to support immigrant communities through language, digital skills, and workforce development, detailing offerings such as Digital Literacy, ESL, Career Development, and interpreter training, along with their partnership network. Following the presentation, new members were welcomed to the Non-Profit Collaborative Roundtable. Various organizations provided updates: Latinos in Virginia Empowerment Center discussed support for domestic sexual violence victims in the Latino community; Chesterfield Food Bank Center announced a special distribution event; Chesterfield Mental Health Support Services shared upcoming stress management and suicide prevention classes; Chesterfield CASA is hiring for an advocate supervisor; The SPAN Center reported on ageism training, an upcoming legal clinic, Legislative Day, and new dementia care management partnerships; HumanKind discussed the Ways to Work vehicle loan program; Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints sought volunteer opportunities; Soundscapes opened registration for its music education program; CAPUP announced a provider listening session; CultureWorks detailed the opening of its annual grant program; Greater Richmond SCAN announced a forum on children's screen use and well-being; and Chesterfield Colonial Heights Department of Social Services confirmed the state crisis assistance program is taking applications for heating and disconnect notices.

The meeting commenced with the Chair welcoming two newly appointed members to the Board of Supervisors. Key discussions included postponing the presentation on Chesterfield Employment Services. The 2026 CSB Committees list was reviewed, and members volunteered to fill vacancies on the Finance Committee. Administrative items covered a productive meeting between a board member and the newly appointed Board of Supervisor member, and a discussion regarding a recent student suicide where the Executive Director noted a thorough internal review process. Kudos were extended for the recent accreditation of the Chesterfield Recovery Academy. Future events noted were the New Board Member Orientation, the annual CSB Partnership Recognition dinner, and the VACSB Legislative Conference. The Executive Director reported that a previously announced cut in federal grants had been rescinded and would not impact the Chesterfield CSB. In committee reports, the Finance Committee report was deferred due to ongoing issues with accessing financial information following the County's switch to Workday. The Public Policy Committee reported on legislative updates and a meeting with Delegate-elect Leslie Mehta. The Public Relations Committee reported on developing new material regarding crisis transformation and co-response teams. Under action items, the Board unanimously approved the submission for the FY27 DRPT FTA Transportation Grant application, requesting funding for one replacement vehicle.

The meeting focused on the FY26 Budget Update, including presentations on FY27 Major Themes such as Teacher Pay, Public Safety staffing, general cost increases, collective referendum progress, and major maintenance for County and Schools. Further discussions covered the Audit of Public Accounts, comparative reports from 1988 through 2024, Local, State, and Federal Revenue, Operating Costs per Capita, and Tax Relief Growth Comparison. The Internal Audit segment addressed the FY26 Audit Plan update, which includes completed, in-progress, and planned projects. A Hotline Activity Update reported on allegations received, substantiation rates, and closed cases. The annual review and approval of Internal Audit policies 8-1 (Internal Audit Introduction) and 8-2 (Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Prevention and Detection) were conducted. Finally, the committee reviewed periodic audit reports concerning Real Estate Assessments, Police Permits, and the Sherrif Jail Canteen and Inmate Trust Fund.

The Electoral Board convened a closed session pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 (A)(_) of the Code of Virginia, which was noted as being for Personnel matters during a later agenda listing. The board reconvened in open session, followed by a certification that only lawfully exempted public business matters were discussed in the closed session. Topics scheduled for the open session included a Reorganizational Meeting, updates on a Special Election, Personnel matters (likely continuing the closed session topic), and New Business before adjournment. The context also provided information regarding the appointment of a new member to the Chesterfield County Electoral Board for a term commencing January 1, 2026, to fill a vacancy.

This strategic plan for Chesterfield Community Services Board Mental Health Support Services, covering fiscal years 2026-2027, aims to empower, support, and improve lives by promoting wellness and an improved quality of life for Chesterfield residents through exceptional and comprehensive behavioral health and developmental services. The plan is structured around six key goals: developing a competent, diverse workforce; ensuring an efficient delivery system for investment; fostering satisfied customers and family members as valued partners; achieving optimal outcomes for individuals; building strong community and stakeholder support; and maintaining corporate compliance and risk reduction. The overarching vision is to be recognized as a highly effective, innovative, and caring organization.