The Logan County Board of Developmental Disabilities (LCBDD) met on November 7th, 2024.
Mrs. Jennifer Frail, Business Director started the meeting by reviewing the financials for September 2024 noting that most of the funding from the ESC Early Childhood Education Grant for 2023-2024 has been received. The Board also recently had an audit completed by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce with no concerns reported.
Ms. Krista Oldiges, the Superintendent, shared the 2023 Annual Report with the board members. One of the highlights in 2023 was receiving a three-year accreditation, which is the highest you can receive. The Board served over 600 families last year including 153 students on IEPs and 87 peer mentors at The Discovery Center.
The Annual Chicken BBQ was a huge success as all the meals were sold giving the LCBDD Foundation nearly $7,000 in profit. The Foundation helps individuals and families purchase items related to their disability that are not covered by other funding sources.
The Board held a Free Sensory Friendly Movie at the end of October for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Ms. Oldiges and Ms. Sulich participated in the Protect and Play Community Day at Fox Island with a table showcasing some of the available safety items for kids including items such as ID bracelets and GPS tracking systems. This event was coordinated by the Family and Children First Council.
The Indian Lake Eagles 3615 notified the LCBDD Foundation that they will be donating some of the gambling profits to the Foundation. The Eagles also donated funding which was used to purchase pumpkins for the students at The Discovery Center to decorate, as well as additional funding to purchase shaving cream that will be used for the shaving cream skating later this winter.
The new HVAC units for The Discovery Center have been delivered and will be installed in December.
Mr. Jason Moyer, SSA Director, noted that the SSA Department has 100% of its Individual Service Plans uploaded to the state database. Counties that have not completed this by January will be cited.
Mrs. Staci Nichols, HR Director, updated the board on job openings. Currently, there are two openings for Preschool Instructors and one opening for a Speech Assistant. Approximately 59% of staff participated in the United Way campaign, donating nearly $4,000.
The Early Intervention Department received several positive comments on a recent Family Questionnaire. One parent noted “This program has been a godsend for me, not just in the guidance for my child, but also in the support I have received as a mom. I have met several other moms with kids in the program, and they have all talked about how much this program helps them and their children. It’s an incredibly valuable resource, and the people that work in it are angels.”
The next blood drive at the board offices, 1851 SR 47 West, Bellefontaine, will be held on December 12th.
Board meetings are typically held the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at 1973 St. Rt. 47 West, Bellefontaine. The next meeting of the board will be held on December 5th, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. For further information on services, contact the LCBDD at 937-592-0015.
