Ricky Sansom-Seyfang

The board discussed the DYS liaison report regarding current certification status of various programs and the implementation of the WeCare database. Recertification reviews were conducted for several entities including Allwell Behavioral Health, MST-PSB Canton, Montgomery County Juvenile Court, the Ohio Department of Youth Services, and Northern Ohio JCC. Additionally, the board addressed training timeframe banking for agencies, challenges regarding independently licensed staff vacancies, and provided feedback for the WeCare database, including suggestions for adding an attachment feature for organizational tables and training certificates.

The meeting featured a DYS Liaison report covering upcoming recertification deadlines and training sessions. The board conducted several recertification and incomplete certification reviews for various agencies, including the Marsh Foundation, Mary Haven, Shelter Care, Child Guidance & Family Solutions, and Mid-Ohio Psychological, with specific action steps required for compliance in several cases. Additionally, the board held discussions regarding upcoming revisions to OAC and application processes.

The board discussed the status of 45 certified programs and reviewed several recertification, initial certification, and waiver requests. Action steps were assigned regarding assessment tool usage, administrative requirements, policy acknowledgement, and training log documentation. Additionally, the board addressed the resignation of the DYS Liaison and discussed future staffing plans, as well as requested clarification on the issuance of CEUs for upcoming training sessions.

The board conducted reviews for various program certifications and recertifications, including requests for waivers and addressing non-compliant items. Key discussion topics included the DYS Liaison report on the number of certified programs and upcoming training schedules. The board approved amendments to the by-laws regarding board member appointments, term dates, and the election process for board officers. Discussions were also held regarding the feasibility of amending the by-laws to allow the DYS representative to serve without term limits. A policy was established to commence new certification periods for expired programs on the date of board approval for renewal.

The board reviewed several certification and recertification requests for various residential treatment and psychological service programs. Action steps were assigned for pending applications involving missing training logs, assessment tool documentation, and treatment protocols. The board approved amendments to the bylaws concerning board member appointments, term dates, and the election of officers, and discussed potential future amendments regarding the DYS representative's term limits. Additionally, a policy was established stating that for expired program certifications, the new certification period will begin on the date of board approval.