Roy Witham

The board discussed several items including the Facility Development update regarding the Center for Support and Wellness, the nominating committee's proposed slate of officers for FY27, and the evaluation process for the Executive Director. Action items approved included a one-time bonus payment for staff, revisions and retirement of several operational policies, authorization for utility connection fees, contract modifications for owner's representative services, affirmation of the agency bylaws, and the preliminary FY 2027 operating budget. Additionally, the board approved the renewal of the Property and Casualty Insurance policy for the upcoming fiscal year.

This document presents the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget for Colonial Behavioral Health. The budget projects a 2.3% increase in total budget, outlining revenue streams from state, federal, local, and fee sources, and expenditures including a 3% Cost of Living increase for staff and coverage of employee health insurance premiums. It also identifies significant operating and pass-through contracts exceeding $50,000. The primary objective is to support staff compensation and authorize payments for key agency operations, with an acknowledgement that further revisions will be presented to incorporate additional revenues and priorities.

The board discussed a facility development update, including a future tour and progress on the new campus, and received a report from the nominating committee regarding a proposed slate of officers for the upcoming fiscal year. Planning for the annual board planning day and the executive director's evaluation were also addressed. Action items included a review of the FY 2025 financial audit, approval of a one-time bonus payment for staff, revisions and retirement of several agency policies, and authorization for payment of utility tap fees for ongoing campus construction. Additionally, the board reviewed reports on human resources and recruitment, financial performance, a draft operating budget for FY27, and the executive director's update on agency projects and public policy initiatives.

The committee discussed recruitment, hiring, and turnover updates, including current vacancy rates. Facility development updates were provided for the CSW project, including upcoming hard hat tours and stormwater approval requests, as well as community feedback sessions for Phase II developments. Compliance reports regarding incidents of abuse, neglect, and exploitation for the 2025 calendar year were reviewed. The committee also examined the April 2026 financial report, discussed a fundraising campaign strategy involving community outreach and storytelling, and reviewed plans for presenting the FY 2025 audit. Additionally, the committee addressed pending CCSI-CBH lease agreements and reviewed items for the upcoming board meeting agenda, including election of officers, budget planning, and the evaluation of the executive director.

The Board of Directors discussed various operational and financial items, including the approval of financial management policy revisions and a fiscal year 2026 budget revision. The agenda also covered fundraising and capital construction timelines, the launch of a new board SharePoint site, and the appointment of an advisory council member. Additionally, the Board recognized former members through resolutions and received reports regarding the Executive Director's activities, recruitment updates, and the Center for Wellness and Support project progress.