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Meeting Materials (PDF) Open in new window INARF Board of Directors Meeting Friday, October 24, 2014 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Hyatt Regency Indianapolis One South Capitol Avenue – Indianapolis Regency Ballroom E/F AGENDA I. Call to Order, Welcome and Introductions II. Modification to the Agenda III. Approval of Minutes IV. Finance Committee Report V. Association Focused Reports and Discussion - Upcoming Events and Activities - Membership Renewal Update - Corporate Committee Restructure - Update: VP Public Policy Search VI. Industry Focused Reports and Discussion - Waiver Re-Write & Rate Reform Updates - Update: 2015 Legislative Agenda VII. Other Business VIII. Adjournment -- Board Minutes The INARF Board of Directors Meeting was held on October 24, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, One South Capital, in Indianapolis. The INARF Board Meeting convened at 10:00 a.m. Present: Steve Sacksteder, Chair Jill Dunn, Immediate Past Chair Patrick Cockrum, Vice Chair Marie Dausch, Treasurer Holly Piggott, Secretary Jim Allbaugh, Carey Services, Inc. Debbie Bennett, Hillcroft Services, Inc. John Niederman, Pathfinder Services, Inc. Jane Wear, Cardinal Services, Inc. Steve Cook, AWS, Inc. (Teleconference) Bettye Dunham, Rauch, Inc. Susan Rinne, LifeDesigns, Inc. Absent: Jonathan Burlison, Bridges of Indiana, Inc. Pam Verbarg, Wabash Center, Inc. Dan Griffin, Dungarvin Indiana, LLC Guest (in person): Rick Adams, Dungarvin Indiana, LLC Ellen DeMartinis, Opportunity Enterprises, Inc. Jason Meyer, Passages, Inc. Ann Robertson, IPMG, Inc. Jane Ruff, Hopewell Center Staff: Kim Opsahl, President/CEO Barb Young, Vice President/CFO Keith Digman, Director-Advocacy & Program Development Nanette Hagedorn, Director-Engagement & Development Terri Dye, Administrative Assistant/Membership Support 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 September 26, 2014 Board of Directors meeting minutes were presented and reviewed. MOTION 14:27 Jill Dunn moved to approve the September 26 meeting minutes as presented. Marie Dausch seconded and the motion carried IV. Finance Committee Report A. Review of Financial Statements Marie Dausch reported that INARF September financial statements reflect a positive increase in net assets from operations of fifty six thousand eight hundred twelve ($56, 812) an unrealized gain on investments of twenty four thousand sixty six ($24,066), for an overall change in net assets of eighty thousand eight hundred seventy eight ($80,878). Ms. Dausch reported that the Finance Committee will be meeting in November to look at the budget and they will present it to the Board at the November meeting. MOTION 14:28 Marie Dausch moved to file the September financial statements for audit. Patrick Cockrum seconded and the motion carried. V. Association Focused Reports and Discussion A. Upcoming Events and Activities Holly Piggott reported on recent activities and upcoming events as noted on the INARF Upcoming Professional Development Activities and Events handout. B. Membership Renewal Update Nanette Hagedorn report that 59% of INARF members have renewed for 2015. A current INARF Institutional Members by Assigned INARF Board Member list of non-committed members to date was shared with the Board and they were encouraged to follow-up with their assigned members. She also reported that the satisfaction survey results to date are right on track to where they were last year at this time. C. Corporate Committee Restructure Kim Opsahl shared the listing of Corporate Committee and Workgroup co-chairs and members. This listing was developed by INARF staff in conjunction with the Executive Committee. INARF staff have reached out to members and most have accepted the commitment to join the given committees. Next steps are to work with the newly appointed committee chairs to fill vacancies and balance the committee make-up to align with the membership profile. Over the next month, committee planning meetings will be scheduled. MOTION 14:29 Jim Allbaugh moved to accept the Corporate Committee chairs and committee members assignments. Patrick Cockrum seconded and the motion carried. D. Update: VP Public Policy Search Ms. Opsahl reported on that final interviews for the new staff position, Vice President Public Policy are underway. A final decision is anticipated in the next few weeks. VI. Industry Focused Reports & Discussion A. Waiver Re-Write & Rate Reform Updates Ms. Opsahl reported that the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (DDRS) is working on finalizing the Transition Plan for bringing current waivers into compliance with CMS’ HCBS settings rule. DDRS Director Nicole Norvell and Bureau of Developmental Disabilities Services (BDDS) Director Julie Reynolds have been invited to meet with the Board during the November meeting to discuss the plans and get feedback. The draft Transition Plans should be published for public comment in the next few weeks. When reviewing the plans, it is important to keep in mind in a couple of factors: 1.) the transition plans now apply to all HCBS services, not just residential services as originally anticipated 2.) while the plan is written for a five year span, it is quite likely that the Division will learn things in year one and two that impact their planning for years three through five. There are a variety of opportunities for public comment, in addition to the opportunity associated with the Transition Plans, including the Vocational Rehabilitation Hybrid Model proposal, and the Family Support Wavier Re-Write. It is critical that INARF and its members participate in these opportunities. To that end, INARF plans to draft official comment which can be shared with the full membership. It is hoped this will provide members with a framework for crafting their own comments. In terms of rate reform activities, the primary focus has been on VR’s Hybrid Model. Ms. Opsahl and Mr. Cockrum reviewed the VR Rate Reform Workgroup’s most recent recommendations. Work continues on the hourly rate and building a reimbursement for internships that permits paying a stipend to the individual. In terms of the RHS Daily rate, efforts continue with two more member site visits set to occur within the week. We anticipate additional dialogue with the Division, following these visits. B. Update: 2015 Legislative Agenda Ms. Opsahl shared some of the highlights of the Welcome Breakfast for new FSSA Secretary, Dr. Wernert, held prior to the Board meeting. Ms. Opsahl also reported on the two recent Legislative Fall Forums held in October which were attended by Rep. Wes Culver, Rep. Ed Clere, as well as Senator Ron Grooms. Also, she shared with the list of INARF PAC Contributions to be distributed to legislators. For 2014 the total contributions distributed are $8,950. Ms. Opsahl also reviewed the “2015 Joint Legislative Objectives” that is a joint effort between The Arc of Indiana and INARF. Lastly, Ms. Opsahl discussed with the draft Rate Restoration Analysis. The current analysis includes restoration of waiver and group home rates. Next steps include adding First Steps to the analysis. VII. Other Business Ellen DeMartinis, new CEO at Opportunity Enterprises, Inc., was congratulated by the Board. VIII. Adjournment The next Board of Directors Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 20th, starting at 9:00 a.m., prior to the INARF Quarterly Professional Interest Section Meeting at the Radisson Airport Indianapolis. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________________________ Holly Piggott, Secretary HP/tld