Karen Harris

The Board of Trustees meeting agenda included a report on the presence of a quorum and public comment registration details. Key discussion items involved a Community Partner Highlight and Board Training by Cognitive Strategies Consulting, PLLC, and an update from the CEO covering Behavioral Health Services (including construction progress for Sunrise Canyon Hospital Expansion, Hope Center, ORC, and Pavillion), Human Resources regarding the Retirement Plan Transition to Empower, and a Legislative Update on Primary Elections. Public Accountability items included updates on Community Engagement projects like the Lubbock Area United Way Annual Meeting and an Opioids Information Session. Financial discussions focused on the Current Financial Position (YTD January Financials) and the Investment Report for Fiscal Year 2026, Quarter 1. Quality items covered the Aging and Disabilities Division's Silver Star Health Network Quality Improvement Plan and Network Management Division's Annual Reviews of the BH and IDD Quality Management Plans.

The Board of Trustees' Regular Meeting agenda included several key items. The meeting commenced with public comment registration rules and quorum verification, excluding any discussion of previously approved minutes. Key agenda points featured a Community Partner Highlight/Board Training session presented by the Texas Council of Community Centers. The CEO update covered Board Composition, including Special Recognition and reference to Texas Health & Safety Code, a Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration Funding Update, a progress report on construction for Sunrise Canyon Hospital Expansion, Hope Center, ORC, and Pavilion, and a Legislative Update concerning the Health & Human Services Commission and the Sunset Commission. Further discussions involved Public Accountability items, such as grant programs and community involvement activities. Financial Planning covered the Fiscal Year-to-Date Financial Position (December financials) and the Q3 Investment Report for Calendar Year 2025. Quality discussions focused on Behavioral Health Division matters, including privileging for Sunrise Canyon Hospital and approval of an Infection Control Nurse. Human Resources addressed Workforce Recruitment and Retention, specifically the Annual Holiday Extravaganza. The agenda concluded with provisions for Executive Session to deliberate the evaluation of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as permitted under the Texas Open Meetings Act.

The meeting agenda included a Community Partner Highlight from Covenant Health System, presentations from the CEO regarding the sale of specified properties, FY26 Corporate Priorities, introduction of a new Executive Assistant/Board Liaison, and updates on Behavioral Health Services construction progress and legislative matters. Financial topics involved a review of the current financial position, charity care policy, annual investment policy, and the presentation of the FY26 budget. Quality discussions centered on the Behavioral Health Division, including Sunrise Canyon Hospital privileging for specific telemedicine and TTUHSC providers. The board also addressed the FY26 BOT structure, including proposed meeting dates and reappointments, as well as the annual review of board policies and disclosures. An executive session was scheduled to seek legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation.

The Board of Trustees' Regular Meeting agenda included a Public Comment period, a Community Partner Highlight featuring Stages of Recovery, and a CEO Update covering Behavioral Health Services, including construction progress for Sunrise Canyon Hospital Expansion & Hope Center, and Legislative and Federal Funding Updates. The Public Accountability segment focused on Community Partnerships (FY25 Corporate Project #1) and planning for the May BOT Meeting Location. Financial discussions covered the Current Financial Position (YTD March Financials) and the Calendar Year 25 Quarter 1 Investment Report. Quality updates addressed privileging for StarCare Providers at Sunrise Canyon Hospital and general hospital highlights. The agenda also included a segment for Planning and Network Advisory Committee (PNAC) Candidates. An Executive Session was scheduled to deliberate on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property located at 3804 I-27, Lubbock, TX 79412.

This Local Network Development Plan outlines a strategic framework for StarCare Specialty Health System, aiming to foster a community where individuals achieve their full potential for health and wellbeing through accessible, empowering specialty healthcare services. Key strategic priorities for FY2025 include strengthening community partnerships, optimizing infrastructure and financing, ensuring reaccreditation, restructuring corporate committees, enhancing network management, focusing on workforce recruitment and retention, improving communications, and developing leadership. The plan seeks to broaden knowledge, ensure accountability, and cultivate a culture of hope and health with strong leadership and clear direction.