DeDe Doss

The board meeting included the election of officers and a review of January financial performance. Key discussion topics covered personnel policy revisions concerning classification, exemption status, and on-call procedures. The Executive Director provided updates on law enforcement training and collaborative efforts, the transition to a new phone and internet system, and involvement with the Ohio Children's Trust Fund. Additionally, the board conducted an executive session regarding confidential matters and discussed the potential for a new outreach center at Riverside.

Key discussions during the meeting included a review of the November 2025 financial report, noting that revenue receipts were below the annual budget projection, although expenditures were below the average projected budget. Service delivery metrics were presented, showing positive rankings in case initiations, investigations, and completed visitations according to a CPOE review. The Executive Director's Report covered discussions with community partners regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to ensure shared understanding of roles, ongoing communication with the Prosecutor's Office regarding accurate submission of child welfare hours, and concerns raised by State IT regarding the compatibility of the agency's new phone and network system with required state infrastructure. The Board also approved adding supervision responsibilities of the Operations Unit to the Business Administrator's duties, effective January 5, 2025. The January 2026 Board Meeting was rescheduled.

Key discussions during the meeting included the review and acceptance of the December Financials, noting that revenues were at 95% and expenditures at 79% of the projected annual budget, resulting in an ending cash balance of $3,976,622.87. The Board unanimously approved the December financial report and subsequent January expenses for payment. Additionally, Personnel Policy revisions covering Classification and Exemption Status, Overtime, and the elimination of the Compensatory Rate were approved. The Director's Report confirmed the execution and submission of the MOU, reported on staff attendance at relevant training, and provided an update on the pending switch of phone and internet services pending county commissioner approval. A portion of the meeting was held in executive session to discuss confidential matters.

The board meeting included a presentation from the Breastfeeding Peer Helper regarding activities planned for Breastfeeding Awareness Month, collaboration with Mary Rutan Hospital, and updates on the Honeysuckle Hang Out support group. Staff provided a detailed presentation on the Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps (BCMH) program, covering its structure, funding, eligibility, and services. The Board declared a property nuisance at 130 Vance Street due to solid waste accumulation, ordering the abatement within three days. Finally, the Board established the fee structure for the 2017-2018 seasonal flu vaccine, setting rates for pediatric, adult, and high-dose options.

The meeting included a review of financials, including revenue, expenses, and net income, with a discussion on receipts and expenditures relative to the projected annual budget. The June service delivery statistics were reviewed. Staffing updates were provided, including new hires for the Ongoing Unit and Operations Unit. There was also a discussion about the Executive Director's participation on the Ohio Children's Trust Fund Board. An executive session was held to discuss confidential matters.