The Logan County Board of Developmental Disabilities (LCBDD) met on September 5th, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Before the start of the meeting, two new preschool instructors, Dora Tracy and Natalie LeMay were introduced to the board members.
Ms. Kelly Paxton was introduced to the board members and will be sworn in as a new board member at the October Board meeting replacing Ms. Lindsay Krieger. Mrs. Frail, Business Director, reviewed the financials for August 2024 noting that the 5th invoice from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) was higher than normal due to the increase in waiver costs.
During the meeting, Ms. Oldiges, Superintendent, presented updated policies and a contract with WestCON for Early Intervention evaluations and assessments, all of which were approved by the board. The board also approved a proposal from Commercial Control Services, Inc. for installing temperature controllers in the new air handlers at the Discovery Center. Furthermore, they decided to utilize $10,000 of the ARPA Grant to support the Russells Point Splash Pad Project and another $10,000 towards the costs of a new restroom at the West Liberty Lions Club Park, which will include a universal changing table.
Several improvement projects are in process at the Discovery Center including new HVAC units, which are scheduled at the end of September. There will be 9 exterior lintels that will be repaired. The exterior and interior walls near the Early Intervention Department will be sealed due to moisture issues.
The board approved putting several items on GovDeals to sell including a 12-passenger van, medical bed, infant scales, and a floor buffer.
Mr. Moyer, SSA Director, updated the board on several DODD statewide updates including the Waiting List Rule, Accreditation Compliance, and Waiver Modernization.
The Annual Chicken BBQ will be on Friday, October 11 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm this year.
Romer’s Catering is providing the meals, including ½ a chicken, baked potato, applesauce, and a roll for $12. Tickets are available for purchase by calling 937-592-0015, with delivery options for orders of 10 or more meals. Tickets will also be available at LCBDD and The Discovery Center for purchase.
LCBDD is partnering with Homegrown Yoga to provide free inclusive yoga sessions every Saturday, beginning October 5th. The class for adults (16+) will be at 11:00 am and Baby (0 -3 years old) and Me class will begin at noon. You can sign up online at www.homegrownyoga.fit.
The Discovery Center preschoolers’ first day of classes was August 21st. So far this year they have 197 children enrolled. Before the school year started, the staff participated in mandated training including First Aid, CPR, and Child Abuse.
LCBDD Meets; Approves Grant Expenditures
