Derrick Mestler

The Board of Directors meeting included service awards for employees and recognition of the Employee of the Quarter. Key discussions focused on board core behaviors, the FY2026 local funding request strategy, and detailed program reports across community support services, clinical services, compliance, communications, prevention, finance, and human resources. Decisions were made regarding the Title VI Plan for transportation, financial summaries, and a benefit fund application. The meeting also included legislative and budget updates, and a closed session regarding specific medical and privacy matters.

The Finance Committee reviewed several financial reports, including the March 2022 Financial, Investment, Reimbursement, and Health Insurance Account reports. The committee recommended that the Board of Directors accept the financial report. Additionally, an Other Post-Employment Benefits review was presented. The committee also discussed the application for a Department of Rail and Public Transportation grant, which will provide 80% of the funding for four new wheelchair-accessible vans to be acquired in late 2023.

The Board of Directors meeting addressed various operational and administrative reports, including employee service awards and a health insurance benefits presentation. The consent agenda included reports from the Program Planning and Evaluation Committee, the Finance Committee, the Prevention and Public Information Committee, and the Personnel Committee. Key discussion topics included clinical services updates, financial reports, and compliance oversight regarding incidents at the Leeland Road Group Home. Additionally, the Board received reports from the Executive Director and various program coordinators regarding waitlists, IT and electronic health record projects, and crisis intervention assessments.

The committee meeting covered a review of the communication plan, board tours, and updates regarding various prevention training programs, such as Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, safeTALK, and ACEs training. Additionally, the committee discussed the ongoing implementation of the Young Adult Survey aimed at gathering data on mental health and substance use experiences among young adults.

The board meeting agenda covered a variety of reports, including updates from the Prevention and Early Intervention, Deputy Executive Director, Community Support Services, Clinical Services, Compliance, Communications, Finance, and Human Resources departments. Key items included employee service awards, the presentation of the Board Financial Report and Governance for the year ended 6/30/2024, program monitoring reports, updates on strategic plans and grants, committee work, and a closed session.