Helen Farabee Centers Board of Trustees Minutes - 05/07/2026 HELEN FARABEE CENTERS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
I\N\k1 May 7, 2026
11.00 AM
TELEVIDEO &
1000 Brook Ave., Sue Nunn Conference, Wichita Falls, TX
Board of Trustee J. Brian Eby, Chairman; CindyBarksdale; David Cook ,,...Cynthia
y , Cynthia Kessler,
Members Present: Jessica Traw; Kathy Thorp,Jan Driver Ward, Sheriff Darcy White
Board of Trustee Tom Johnson, VACANT, Sheriff Babcock
Members Absent:
Staff Present: Gianna Harris, Executive Director; Andy Martin, Associate Executive Director;
Linda Poenitzsch, Financial Operations Director; Connie Johnston, Director of
Community, Consumer Support & Client Rights, Bruce Sperry Facilities Manager,
Kelly Wooldridge, Director of Human Resources
Other Staff and Tom Taylor, City Councilman and Liaison
Guests Present: Dana Tilton, Place 5 Candidate
Ashley Davin, Veteran candidate
Melissa Collins, Board of Trustee Liaison, Recorder
AGENDA TOPICS
050726-1 CALL TO ORDER
J. Brian Eby, Board Chair,called meeting to order at 11:00 A.M. with seven (7) Board Members in
attendance.
050726-2 PRESENTATIONS
A. Open Citizen Comment to The Board
No comments were presented to the Board.
050726-3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Recommended Action: That the Board of Trustees approves the minutes of the March 2026 Board of Trustee
meeting.
The Board of Trustees reviewed and approved the minutes of the March 2026 Board of Trustee meeting.
Motion: Jan Driver Ward Affirmative: 7
Second: Cynthia Kesler _ , Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
0507264 TRAINING
No Agenda Items this month.
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050726-5 RECOMMENDATIONS
A. BOARD OF TRUSTEES
I) Executive Directors Performance Evaluation
Recommended Action: That the Board of Trustees approve the Executive Director's Evaluation Tool prior to the
Fiscal Year 2027 Evaluation, and that the Chairman appoint a coordinator.
The Board of Trustees approved the evaluation tool and appointed David Cook to be the coordinator.
Motion: Cindy Barksdale Affirmative: 7
Second: David Cook Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
2) Appoint Ad-Hoc Committee To Review Slate Of Officers
Recommended Action: That the Chair of the Board of Trustees appoint an ad-hoc committee to review the
functions of the officers and recommend a slate of officers for fiscal year 2027.
The chair appointed Jan Driver Ward, Jessica Traw, and Cindy Barksdale to review the functions of the officers
and recommend a slate of officers for FY2027.
Motion: Kathy Thorp Affirmative: 7
Second: Cynthia Kesler Negative: 0 _
Citizen Comment: None
3) Veteran on the Board
Recommended Action: That the Board of Trustees approve the appointment of candidate Ashley Davin to fill the
Veteran on the Board position according to SB 1580.
The Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Ashley Davin to fill the Veteran on the board position
according to SB 1580.
Motion: Kathy Thorp Affirmative: 7
Second: Cynthia Kesler Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
4 Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule
Recommended Action: That the Board of Trustees approves the Meeting and Training Schedule for fiscal year
2027.
The Board of Trustees approved the Meeting and Training Schedule for fiscal year 2027.
Motion: Kathy Thorp Affirmative: 7
Second: Jessica Traw Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
B. BUDGET AND FINANCE
1) Revised Budget
Recommended Action: That the Board of Trustees approve the FY 2026 Budget Revisions.
The Board of Trustees reviewed and approved the FY 2026 Budget Revisions.
Motion: Kathy Thorp Affirmative: 7
Second: Cindy Barksdale _ Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
2) Financial Statements February
Recommended Action: That the Board of Trustees approves the financial statements for February 2026.
The Board of Trustees approved the financial statements for February 2026.
Motion: Cynthia Kesler Affirmative: 7
Second: Jan Driver Ward Ne ative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
3) Status of Investments
Recommended Action: That the Board of Trustees review and approve the status of investments.
The Board of Trustees reviewed and approved the status of investments.
Motion: Kathy Thorp Affirmative: 7
Second: Jan Driver Ward Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
4) Financial Statements March _
Recommended Action: That the Board of Trustees review and approve the financial statements for March 2026.
The Board of Trustees reviewed and approved the financial statements for March 2026.
Motion: David Cook Affirmative. 7
Second: Cindy Barksdale Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
C. CONTRACTS AND PLANS
1) Approve Lease Extension 1 601 9th Street In Wichita Falls
Recommended Action: That the Board of Trustees approves the lease renewal for 1601 9th Street in Wichita Falls
with 1601 9th Venture, LLC.
The Board of Trustees approved the lease renewal for 1601 9th St. in Wichita Falls with 1601 9th Venture, LLC.
Motion: David Cook Affirmative: 7
Second: Jan Driver Ward Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
D. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
1) ECI Vehicle Purchase
Recommended Action: That the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of 8 vehicles for the ECI program not to
exceed$190,000.
The Board approved the purchase of 8 vehicles for the ECI program not to exceed $190,000..
Motion: Cynthia Kesler Affirmative: 6 (David Cook recused)
Second: Cindy Barksdale Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
2) Maintenance Van Purchase
Recommended Action: That the Board of Trustees approves the purchase of 2 vehicles for the maintenance
department not to exceed$84,000.
The Board approved the purchase of 2 vehicles for the maintenance department not to exceed$84,000.
Motion: Cindy Barksdale Affirmative: 6 (David Cook recused)
Second: Jan Driver Ward Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
E. POLICY AND PROCEDURE
1) Policy Statement Summary
Recommended Action: That the Board of Trustees review and approve these Policy Statements:
• 100.2 Administration Policy Statement—No changes
• 200.1.2 Performance-Based Work from Home Policy Stmt No changes
• 300.2 Contracts and Purchasing Policy Statement—No changes
• 300.3 Property Management Policy Statement—No changes
• 300.4 Reimbursement Policy Statement—No changes
• 500.1.1 Restraint/Seclusion Policy Statement—No changes
• 500.2 Community Relations Policy Statement—No changes
• 700.2 Infection Control Policy Statement—No changes
• 800.3 Utilization Management Policy Statement—No changes
• 800.4 Medical Records Policy Statement—No changes
• 900.5 IDD Authority Policy Statement—No changes
The Board of Trustees reviewed and approved all Policy Statements as presented.
Motion: David Cook Affirmative: 7
Second: Kathy Thorp Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
F. PROGRAM AND PERSONNEL
I) Holiday Schedule FY27
Recommended Action: That the Board of Trustees approve the proposed Holiday Schedule for fiscal year 2027
beginning September 1, 2026.
The Board of Trustees approved the proposed Holiday Schedule for fiscal year 2027 beginning September 1, 2026.
Motion: Jan Driver Ward Affirmative: 7
Second: Cindy Barksdale Negative: 0
Citizen Comment: None
050726-6 QUARTERLY REPORTS
A. ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND CLINICAL ACCOUNTABILITY
1) Essential Services Report
Recommended Action: Information Only Item
Andy Martin reported.
B. PLANNING AND NETWORK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
1) PNAC Isr Quarter Report
Recommended Action: Information Only Item
Connie Johnston reported.
2) PNAC 2"d Quarter Report
Recommended Action: Information Only Item
L Connie Johnston reported.
C. EXTERNAL AUDITS
1) Superior MCO External Audit Report
Recommended Action: Information Only Item
Andy Martin reported.
2 ECI Subrecipient Determination External Audit Report
Recommended Action: Information Only Item
Andy Martin reported.
D. TEXAS COUNCIL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
1 I Report on TX Council Board of Directors Meeting in April
° Recommended Action: Information Only Item
J. Brian Eby reported.
E. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
No Agenda Items
050726-7 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Nothing to Report
050726-8 CLOSED SESSION
No Agenda Items
050726-9 OPEN SESSION
No Agenda Items
050726-10 ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Next Meeting - The next meeting will be held at 11 A.M., Thursday, July 2, 2026 at the Sue Nunn
Conference Room, Administration Bldg, 1000 Brook Ave. Wichita Falls, TX.
050726-11 OTHER BUSINESS
No other business
050726-12 ADJOURN
The Board of Trustees meeting was adjourned by Board Chairman,J. Brian Eby at 11:48 am.
Approved as presented: a ` Approved as corrected:
rasa Eby
July 2, 2026 July 2, 2026 _