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Meeting Materials (PDF) Open in new window INARF Board of Directors Meeting Friday, June 27, 2014 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Easter Seals Crossroads 4740 Kingsway Drive, Indianapolis Training Room 1 & 2 AGENDA I. Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions II. Modification to the Agenda III. Approval of Minutes IV. Finance Committee Report - Review of Financial Statements V. Association Focused Reports and Discussion - Upcoming Events and Activities - Committee & Workgroup Structure - Strategic Framework Progress: Program Position Statement VI. Industry Focused Reports and Discussion - Waiver Re-Write Recommendations - Employment and Day Services - Update: Quality Conversations & Activities VII. Other Business VIII. Adjournment -- Board Minutes The INARF Board of Directors Meeting and Member Forum were held on June 27, 2014 at Easter Seals Crossroads, 4740 Kingsway Drive in Indianapolis. The INARF Member Forum convened at 10:00 a.m. with the INARF Board of Directors meeting immediately afterwards. Present: Steve Sacksteder, Chair Patrick Cockrum, Vice Chair Marie Dausch, Treasurer Holly Piggott, Secretary Jim Allbaugh, Carey Services, Inc. Debbie Bennett, Hillcroft Services, Inc. Jonathan Burlison, Bridges of Indiana, Inc. Steve Cook, AWS, Inc. Bettye Dunham, Rauch, Inc. Dan Griffin, Dungarvin Indiana, LLC John Niederman, Pathfinder Services, Inc. Jane Wear, Cardinal Services, Inc. Pam Verbarg, Wabash Center, Inc. Absent: Jill Dunn, Immediate Past Chair Susan Rinne, LifeDesigns, Inc. Guests (in Person): Rick Adams, Dungarvin Indiana, LLC Shane Burton, Developmental Services, Inc. Bob Coles, Meridian Health Services, Inc. Maureen Gahan, Stone Belt Arc, Inc. Bill Hadar, Developmental Services, Inc. Julia Huffman, Noble, Inc. Mike Lintner, Marshall-Starke Development Center, Inc. Dick Rhoad, Wabash Center, Inc. Ann Robertson, IPMG Jane Ruff, Hopewell Center, Inc. Cheryl Schade, LOGAN Community Resources, Inc. Bruce Schnaith, Easter Seals Crossroads, Inc. Tim Sinclair, Jay-Randolph Developmental Services, Inc. Onias Taruwinga, CDC Resources, Inc. Rick Thompson, ADEC, Inc. Don Weikle, Peak Community Services Julia Wicks, Houston Group Homes, Inc. Guests (via Webinar): Thomas Atchison, In-Pact, Inc. Cassie Balk, IPMG Donna Belusar, ADEC, Inc. Alicia Boyd, Alicia M. Boyd, CPA PC Tony Euler, Rauch, Inc. Amy Flint, New Hope of Indiana, Inc. Joy Greeney, Advocacy Links, Inc. Herb Grulke, In-Pact Inc. Jessica Hammett, Hillcroft Services, Inc. Karla Horrell, Evansville Association for the Blind, Inc. Linda Johnson, Arc of Wabash County, Inc. Dana Kean, IPMG Yolanda Kincaid, Carey Services, Inc. Erin Kreigh, IPMG Jennifer Lantz, IPMG Daniel Lowe, Blue River Services, Inc. Greg Maynard, Carey Services, Inc. Jason Meyer, Passages, Inc. Angela Murray, IPMG Nancy Murray, Easter Seals Arc of Northeast Indiana, Inc. Constance Roberts, IPMG Kathy Ronk, Bona Vista Programs Sally Russell, ADEC, Inc. Melissa Steele, Tangram, Inc. Angie Tyler, Tangram, Inc. Carolyn Underwood, IPMG Tonya Wetzel, New Hope Services, Inc. Sandy Wing, Pathfinder Services, Inc. Staff: Kim Opsahl, President/CEO Barb Young, Vice President/CFO Christiaan Campbell, Director-Research & Program Development Keith Digman, Director-Member Advocacy & Program Development Nanette Hagedorn, Director-Engagement & Development INARF Member Forum I. Call to Order, Welcome & Introductions Steve Sacksteder welcomed attendees and called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. He introduced guest speaker Nicole Norvell, Director for Division of Disability & Rehabilitative Services (DDRS). II. DDRS: Accomplishments and Future Direction Ms. Norvell thanked the members for having her as a guest and for their ongoing partnership. She shared that the July 16th DDRS Quarterly Provider meeting would have a different format to enable state personnel to gather feedback from providers in the areas of the Transition Plan, Bureau of Quality Improvement Services, Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Provider Scorecard, First Steps, and Communications. Providers are encouraged to register online. The next DDRS Quarterly Provider meeting will revert back to the previous format with virtual access. Ms. Norvell summarized the timeline related to the Waiver Renewal process with CMS and the related Transition Plan document. As part of this discussion, she emphasized her commitment to continuing efforts to develop and implement a daily rate for residential services. She provided updates on the many other key initiatives within the Division and solicited feedback. After much discussion, Mr. Sacksteder thanked her for her insight and partnership. III. Board Chair Report - Association Activities & Updates Mr. Sacksteder shared that the Radisson Indianapolis Airport will be the new location for the INARF Quarterly Professional Interest Section (PIS) meetings beginning with the August 21 meeting. The following day will include the Legislative Awards Luncheon, Critical Issues Forum and INARF Board meeting. He welcomed Jim Sinclair, new Executive Director of Jay-Randolph Developmental Services, Inc. In addition, Mr. Sacksteder shared that the INARF and ICEArc leadership will be coordinating efforts to welcome the new FSSA Secretary. IV. President/CEO Report - Industry Issues & Updates Kim Opsahl reported that the federal Workforce Opportunity Investment Act passed the Senate and is moving on to the House with no significant changes. The INARF Rate Reform Workgroup met with Ms. Norvell and her team to present information regarding the Supported Living daily rate. In addition, the INARF VR Workgroup submitted their proposal to modernize the Results Based Funding process to Kylee Hope, Director, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services. The proposal addressed concerns regarding access to the system, improving collaboration, and increasing counselor involvement. Ms. Opsahl shared that the INARF PAC Board has set a goal of $14,000 for 2014 contributions. She also announced that effective immediately, a PayPal account has been set up on the INARF website, to allow for electronically charging contributions. V. Adjournment INARF Board of Directors Meeting I. Call to Order, Welcome and Introduction Steve Sacksteder, INARF Board Chair, welcomed those in attendance. II. Modification to the Agenda There were no modifications to the agenda. III. Approval of Minutes The May 23, 2014 Board of Directors meeting minutes were presented and reviewed. MOTION 14:13 Steve Cook moved to approve the May 23 meeting minutes as presented. Bettye Dunham seconded and the motion carried IV. Finance Committee Report - Review of Financial Statements Marie Dausch reported that INARF May financial statements reflect a positive increase in net assets from operations of thirty-eight thousand five hundred ($38,500), an unrealized gain on investments of thirty-eight thousand three hundred ($38,300), for an overall change in net assets of seventy-six thousand eight hundred ($76,800). MOTION 14:14 Marie Dausch moved to file the May financial statements for audit. Jane Wear seconded and the motion carried. V. Association Focused Reports and Discussion A. Upcoming Events and Activities Holly Piggott reported that the May Person-Centered Planning & Individual Support Plan Facilitator Training had 34 participants and the Quarterly PIS meeting had 166 participants. The Radisson Indianapolis Airport will be the new location for the next four Quarterly PIS meetings. Finally, Ms. Piggott shared the upcoming training programs under development. B. Committee & Workgroup Structure Ms. Opsahl reported that staff held a meeting of the corporate committee chairs to review the proposed changes to committees and workgroups. Overall, there was consensus that planning should move forward. Recommended next steps include reconvening chairs to further discuss and delineate mission-focused committees, clarify expectations for the work of committees, and refine needs relative to committee process and volunteer leader support. In addition, Ms. Opsahl shared that a transition plan will be developed to ensure continuation of current committee activities, provide opportunities to transition volunteers to new committees and/or workgroups based on skills, interest and expertise, and incorporate efforts to advance the strategic framework. It is anticipated that the full transition will be complete by end of calendar year. C. Strategic Framework Progress: Program Position Statement Ms. Opsahl reported that over the past several months, INARF staff and committees have considered their role in advancing the various aspects of the strategic framework. This information has been incorporated into operation plans which direct staff activity. As shared last month, in an effort to keep the Board informed and engaged in progress, staff will be providing an update on one position statement (program, market, or resource) each meeting. Mr. Campbell, Ms. Hagedorn and Ms. Young reported on the key activities/accomplishments and next steps related to the metrics within the Program Position Statement. VI. Industry Focused Reports & Discussion A. Waiver Re-Write Recommendations Ms. Opsahl reported that INARF is engaged in a variety of activities impacted by the Community Integration and Habilitation Waiver Re-Write. Key activities include recommendations for Supported Living Daily Rate, Case Management, and Shared Living. Mr. Cook shared information related to the Supported Living Daily Rate discussions. Mr. Cockrum reported on the discussion which took place during the presentation of the VR Workgroup proposal to BRS. After much discussion, Ms. Opsahl thanked everyone on the VR and Rate Reform Workgroups for their efforts. B. Employment & Day Services Mr. Cook reported on the recent meeting of the Industry Infrastructure and Innovation/Systems Change Committees. The purpose was to discuss opportunities for increasing community-based services (especially competitive employment). Next steps for the group include researching transition models in Indiana and in other States, reviewing the potential for using Day Services Rate Reform Proposal as a jumping off point, and planning for IIC and ISC to work individually on assigned deliverables before meeting as a joint committee again in 3 months. C. Update: Quality Conversations & Activities Mr. Cook shared that the IIC/ISC committees are working together to develop a Draft Excellence Plan to help our members become more excellent at doing what they do. Next steps include working with the State Board of Health and BQIS to discuss Indiana Core Indicators VII. Other Business Ms. Opsahl shared that in coordination with the Legislative Awards Luncheon, Critical Issues Forum and INARF Board meeting on August 22, there will be consideration given to hosting a reception for the new FSSA Secretary and members. In consideration of the Board members’ time committed to the July 14 HCBS meeting in Chicago, Ms. Opsahl proposed having the July 25 Board meeting via teleconference from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. All Board members were in agreement. VIII. Adjournment The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Friday, July 25th. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________________________ Holly Piggott, Secretary HP/tld