STONE COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY BOARD

Special Called Board Meeting
2024-03-18 18:00 - 18:30 UTC | 21016 Main Street, Reeds Spring MO 65737
Meeting Agenda Special Called Meeting– Open Session – March 18, 2024– 6:00pm
21016 Main Street, Reeds Spring MO 65737 – Executive Director Office at SCDDB
Agenda Items
6:00pm – 6:05pm Call to order
6:05pm – 6:15pm Presentation of Interview Committee Recommendation to fill vacant board seats
ACTION ITEM: Board Recommendation to County Commissioners to fill vacant board seats

SCDDB Board Meeting
2024-02-15 18:00 - 19:00 | SCDDB Offices, 15767 State Highway 13, Reeds Spring, Missouri, 65737
Open Session – February 15, 2024 – 6:00pm

21016 Main Street, Reeds Spring MO 65737 – Classroom 7

Agenda Items

**Notice is hereby given that the tentative agenda for the meeting to be held by the Board of Directors of the Stone County Developmental Disability Board may include a Closed Session pursuant to RSMo § 610.021.**

6:00pm – 6:05pm Call to order, pledge, and prayer6:05pm – 6:10pm ACTION ITEM: Approval of Minutes – January Board meetingACTION ITEM: Review/Approve January Financials

6:10pm-6:15pm Induction of New Board Members – Cassie Cunningham and Ben Bonner6:15pm – 6:30pm Presentation by Creative Arts Therapy Center for 2024 Music Therapy ServicesACTION ITEM: Music Therapy funding application

6:30pm-7:00pm Executive Director Report – LaDella Thomas•Programs and Funding Update•Residential Update•Day Services Update•ACTION ITEM: Closed Session to discuss Protected Health Information of aPerson ServedoThe Board of Directors of the Stone County Developmental DisabilityBoard will go into Closed Session pursuant to RSMo § 610.021 (14)Records which are protected from disclosure by law.

7:00pm – 7:05pm Operations Committee Report – Liz Enochs, Chair (as needed)•Policy ReviewoACTION ITEM: Benefits Policy

7:05pm – 7:10pm Building Committee Report – Medessa Bolton, Chair (as needed)•Building Update

7:10pm – 7:15pm Chair Report, Brittany Brosseau7:15pm – 7:35pm Old Business/New Business•Review of Board Self-assessment•Strategic Planning 2024 Date•Election of a Board Treasurer•Committee Assignments 2024

Please note: Monthly meetings are on the 3rd Thursday. The next meeting is Thursday, March 21, 2024. Please submit items for the agenda by 5pm, March 16, 2023, to Executive Director LaDella Thomas. News media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting: LaDella Thomas, Executive Director. Stone County Developmental Disability Board, PO Box 2383, Branson West, MO 65737 or Lthomas@stoneddboard.com.

Board Meeting - Special Called
2024-01-30 18:30 - 19:00
Meeting Agenda – Open Session – January 30, 2023 – 6:30pm
Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81387123408?pwd=[REDACTED]
Agenda Items
6:30pm – 6:45pm Recommendation to Appoint Applicant to Open Board Position

Christmas Break - SERVICES CLOSED
2023-12-25 08:00 - 2023-12-29 17:00 | SCDDB Offices, 15767 State Highway 13, Reeds Spring, Missouri, 65737
Day Services and administrative office closed.

Operations Committee Meeting
2023-12-12 18:00 - 19:00
Operations Committee
Meeting Agenda – Open Session – December 12, 2023 – 6:00pm
Via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88446526374?pwd=[REDACTED]

Agenda Items
Notice is hereby given that the tentative agenda for the meeting to be held by the Board of Directors of the Stone County Developmental Disability Board may include a Closed Session pursuant to RSMo § 610.021.

6:00pm – 6:05pm Call to order

6:05pm – 6:45pm Director’s Report

Policies
Personnel
Operations

Please note: Monthly meetings are on the 3rd Thursday beginning January 2023. The next meeting is Thursday, December 21, 2023. Please submit items for the agenda by 5pm, December 17, 2023, to Executive Director LaDella Thomas. News media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting: LaDella Thomas, Executive Director. Stone County Developmental Disability Board, PO Box 2383, Branson West, MO 65737 or Lthomas@stoneddboard.com.

Thanksgiving Break - SERVICES CLOSED
2023-11-23 08:00 - 2023-11-24 17:00 | SCDDB Offices, 15767 State Highway 13, Reeds Spring, Missouri, 65737

Labor Day - SERVICES CLOSED
2023-09-04 08:00 - 17:00 | SCDDB Offices, 15767 State Highway 13, Reeds Spring, Missouri, 65737

SCDDB Board Meeting
2023-08-17 18:00 - 19:00 | SCDDB Offices, 15767 State Highway 13, Reeds Spring, Missouri, 65737
Meeting Agenda – Open Session – August 17, 2023 – 6:00pm

Via Zoom Only:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89661450469?pwd=[REDACTED]

Agenda Items

Notice is hereby given that the tentative agenda for the meeting to be held by the Board of Directors of the Stone County Developmental Disability Board may include a Closed Session pursuant to RSMo § 610.021.

6:00pm – 6:05pm Call to order, pledge, and prayer

6:05pm – 6:10pm ACTION ITEM: Approval of Minutes – July Board meeting

ACTION ITEM: Review/Approve July Financials – Randy Moore, Finance Chair

6:10pm – 6:20pm Executive Director Report – LaDella Thomas

Marketing – Crane Broiler Fest Aug 25/26, Party on the Lot 9/18 11:30pm-1:30pm

Programs and Funding Update

Residential Update

Day Services Update

6:20pm – 6:40pm Operations Committee Report – Medessa Bolton, Chair (as needed)

CLOSED SESSION pursuant to RSMo § 610.021 (11) Specifications for competitive bidding, until either the specifications are officially approved by the public governmental body or the specifications are published for bid; (12) Sealed bids and related documents, until the bids are opened; and sealed proposals and related documents or any documents related to a negotiated contract until a contract is executed, or all proposals are rejected.

6:40pm – 6:45 pm Chair Report, Anne Coleman

6:45pm – 6:50pm Old Business/New Business

Levy Meeting Update

Please note: Monthly meetings are on the 3rd Thursday beginning January 2023. The next meeting is Thursday, September 21, 2023. Please submit items for the agenda by 5pm, September 15, 2023, to Executive Director LaDella Thomas. News media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting: LaDella Thomas, Executive Director. Stone County Developmental Disability Board, PO Box 2383, Branson West, MO 65737 or Lthomas@stoneddboard.com.

Independence Day - SERVICES CLOSED
2023-07-04 08:00 - 17:00 | SCDDB Offices, 15767 State Highway 13, Reeds Spring, Missouri, 65737

Navigating Supports - Blue Eye
2023-06-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Blue Eye, TBA
Are you a person with a developmental disability or their guardian? Join us in a small-group format meeting for information on:

Day Services, including Personal Assistant, Skills Development, and Community Engagement, to support you in living your best life! (Age 18+)
Residential Services, including ISL (Individualized Supported Living) Services in your own home, providing support for independence. (Age 18+)
Funding available to you for individual needs related to your diagnosis, including art and music therapy, sports programs, camp, social events, adaptive equipment, weighted blankets, nutritional supplements, etc., up to $3,000/year.
Transportation through OATS and our Day Program, at no cost to you.
How to sign up for Services with Department of Mental Health, how waivers work, and more!
Your questions will be answered!
MEETING SCHEDULE:

GALENA

Thu, June 8 @ 6pm

KIMBERLING CITY

Sat, June 10 @ 9am

REEDS SPRING

Tues, June 13 @ 6pm

CRANE

Sat, June 17 @ 9:30am

BLUE EYE

Tues, June 20 @ 6pm

Meetings are 90 mins. and refreshments will be served. When you register, you will choose your preferred location.
REGISTER NOW by calling 417-272-0444.

Navigating Supports - Crane
2023-06-17 09:30 - 11:00 | Crane, TBA
Are you a person with a developmental disability or a guardian? Join us in a small-group format meeting for information on:

Day Services, including Personal Assistant, Skills Development, and Community Engagement, to support you in living your best life! (Age 18+)
Residential Services, including ISL (Individualized Supported Living) Services in your own home, providing support for independence. (Age 18+)
Funding available to you for individual needs related to your diagnosis, including art and music therapy, sports programs, camp, social events, adaptive equipment, weighted blankets, nutritional supplements, etc., up to $3,000/year.
Transportation through OATS and our Day Program, at no cost to you.
How to sign up for Services with Department of Mental Health, how waivers work, and more!
Your questions will be answered!MEETING SCHEDULE:

GALENA

Thu, June 8 @ 6pm

KIMBERLING CITY

Sat, June 10 @ 9am

REEDS SPRING

Tues, June 13 @ 6pm

CRANE

Sat, June 17 @ 9:30am

BLUE EYE

Tues, June 20 @ 6pm

Meetings are 90 mins. and refreshments will be served. When you register, you will choose your preferred location.
REGISTER NOW by calling 417-272-0444.

Navigating Supports - Reeds Spring
2023-06-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Reeds Spring, TBA
Are you a person with a developmental disability or a guardian? Join us in a small-group format meeting for information on:

Day Services, including Personal Assistant, Skills Development, and Community Engagement, to support you in living your best life! (Age 18+)
Residential Services, including ISL (Individualized Supported Living) Services in your own home, providing support for independence. (Age 18+)
Funding available to you for individual needs related to your diagnosis, including art and music therapy, sports programs, camp, social events, adaptive equipment, weighted blankets, nutritional supplements, etc., up to $3,000/year.
Transportation through OATS and our Day Program, at no cost to you.
How to sign up for Services with Department of Mental Health, how waivers work, and more!
Your questions will be answered!
MEETING SCHEDULE:

GALENA

Thu, June 8 @ 6pm

KIMBERLING CITY

Sat, June 10 @ 9am

REEDS SPRING

Tues, June 13 @ 6pm

CRANE

Sat, June 17 @ 9:30am

BLUE EYE

Tues, June 20 @ 6pm

Meetings are 90 mins. and refreshments will be served. When you register, you will choose your preferred location.
REGISTER NOW by calling 417-272-0444.

Navigating Supports - Kimberling City
2023-06-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Kimberling City, TBA

Navigating Supports - Galena
2023-06-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Galena, TBA

Memorial Day - SERVICES CLOSED
2023-05-29 08:00 - 17:00 | SCDDB Offices, 15767 State Highway 13, Reeds Spring, Missouri, 65737

President's Day - SERVICES CLOSED
2023-02-20 08:00 - 17:00 | SCDDB Offices, 15767 State Highway 13, Reeds Spring, Missouri, 65737

SCDDB Board Meeting
2023-01-19 18:00 - 19:00 | SCDDB Offices, 15767 State Highway 13, Reeds Spring, Missouri, 65737

Martin Luther King Jr. Day - SERVICES CLOSED
2023-01-16 08:00 - 17:00 | SCDDB Offices, 15767 State Highway 13, Reeds Spring, Missouri, 65737
Day Services and Administrative Offices Closed

Closed for Thanksgiving
2022-11-24 08:00 - 2022-11-25 17:00 | 21016 Main Street, Reeds Spring MO 65737

SCDDB Board Meeting - Open Session
2022-06-09 18:00 - 19:30 | 21016 Main Street, Reeds Spring MO 65737
Monthly Board meeting of the SCDDB.

SCDDB Board Meeting - Open Session
2022-05-12 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-04-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2022-03-10 18:00 - 19:30 | 21016 Main Street, Reeds Spring MO 65737
Monthly Board meeting of the SCDDB. The agenda will be posted here 24 hours prior to the meeting.

SCDDB Board Meeting - Open Session
2022-01-13 18:00 - 19:30 | 21016 Main Street, Reeds Spring MO 65737
Meeting Agenda – Open Session

January 13, 2022 – 6:00pm

21016 Main Street, Reeds Spring, MO 65737

Notice is hereby given that the tentative agenda for the meeting to be held by the Board of Directors of the Stone County Developmental Disability Board may include a Closed Session pursuant to RSMo § 610.021.

Agenda Items

6:00pm – 6:05pm Call to order, pledge and prayer

Mission: Providing resources for Stone County individuals with developmental disabilities to thrive, connect with others and achieve their goals.

Vision: An inclusive community where all people have value and opportunities.

6:05pm – 6:15pm ACTION ITEM: Approval of Minutes – December Board meeting

ACTION ITEM: Review/Approve December Financials – Randy Moore, Finance Chair

6:15pm – 6:25pm 2022 Officer Elections

6:25pm – 6:35pm Policy Review

Inclement Weather Policy – amend policy to allow for Executive Director discretion and guideline for Taney County servicesBoard Purpose and Governance – amend policy to remove specific named committees

6:35pm – 6:45pm Executive Director Report – LaDella Thomas

Report on individual funding/respite/waitlist decisionsDay Services update – Teresa Wappel, Director of Day ServicesResidential Update

6:45pm – 6:55pm Operations Committee Report – Medessa Bolton, Chair

Facilities/Property updateCLOSED SESSION: Closed session pursuant RSMo 610.021 (2) Leasing, purchase or sale of real estate by a public governmental body where public knowledge of the transaction might adversely affect the legal consideration therefor.

6:55pm – 7:05pm Chair Report – Anne Coleman, Chair (as needed)

7:05pm –7:10pm Old Business/New Business

Annual Board Member Commitment Documents

Next meeting is Thursday February 10, 2022. Please submit items for the agenda by 5pm, February 5, 2022 to Executive Director LaDella Thomas. News media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting: LaDella Thomas, Executive Director. Stone County Developmental Disability Board, PO Box 2383, Branson West, MO 65737.

SCDDB Board Meeting - Open Session
2021-12-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-11-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-10-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-09-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2021-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | 63 Kimberling Blvd, Kimberling City, MO 65686
Meeting Agenda – Open Session

June 10, 2021 – 6:00pm

PLEASE NOTE LOCATION: 63 Kimberling Blvd, Kimberling City, MO 65686

Notice is hereby given that the tentative agenda for the meeting to be held by the Board of Directors of the Stone County Developmental Disability Board may include a Closed Session pursuant to RSMo § 610.021.

Agenda Items

6:00pm – 6:05pm Call to order, pledge and prayer

Mission: Providing resources for Stone County individuals with developmental disabilities to thrive, connect with others and achieve their goals.

Vision: An inclusive community where all people have value and opportunities.

6:05pm – 6:10pm Swearing in of Newly Appointed Board Member – Cindy Elmore, County Clerk

6:10pm – 6:20pm Approval of Minutes – May Board meeting

Review/Approve May Financials – Randy Moore, Finance Chair

ACTION ITEM: Review of Revised Reserve Funds Policy

ACTION ITEM: Transfer of funds from Checking to Reserve

6:20pm – 6:35pm Update from OATS Transportation

6:35pm – 6:50pm Executive Director Report – LaDella Thomas

Report on individual funding/respite/waitlist decisionsDay Services updateProperty Tax Bill update

6:50pm – 6:55pm Committee Reports (as needed)

Marketing – Amy Larson, ChairVideoEvents/4th of July PartyOperations – Medessa Bolton, ChairFacilities/Property updateACTION ITEM: Review of IT Services

6:55pm – 7:05pm Chair Report – Anne Coleman, Chair (as needed)

7:05pm –7:25pm Old Business/New Business

Team Building

Next meeting is Thursday, July 8, 2021. Please submit items for the agenda by 5pm, July 2, 2021 to Executive Director LaDella Thomas. News media may obtain copies of this notice by contacting: LaDella Thomas, Executive Director. Stone County Developmental Disability Board, PO Box 2383, Branson West, MO 65737.

Public Hearing for 2022 Tax Levy
2021-08-12 16:30 - 17:30 | 21016 Main Street, Reeds Spring MO 65737
Notice of Public HearingA public hearing will be held from 4:30pm-5:30pm, August 12, 2021 in the office of the Stone County Developmental Disability Board, 21016 Main Street, Reeds Spring, at which time citizens may be heard on the property tax rate to be set by said political subdivision. The tax rate shall be set to produce the revenues which the budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022 shows to be required for the property tax. Each tax rate is current assessed valuation. The result is multiplied by 100, so the tax rate will be expressed in cent per $100.00 valuation.Rates are outlined here:

Notice-of-Public-Hearing-2022-Tax-LevyDownload
