Newtown Youth and Family Services
Minutes of Board of Directors Meeting
April 23, 2012 – 6:30 PM
15 Berkshire Road, Sandy Hook, CT
Members Present: Maureen Birden, Leonard Penna (Newtown PD), Tom Murtha, Steve Meeker, Karen White, Rosalie Newman, Layne Lescault, Elise Trock, Jesse Rosenschein, David Moseman, Sheilah Krasnickas, Don Ramsey, Diane Savinelli
Members Not Present: Leslie Polseno, Rick Child, Jim Solomon, Ashley Mele, Paul Mangiafico
Staff Present: Candice Foster, Executive Director
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Tom Murtha.
a) Roll Call- The roll of the Board of Directors was taken by signing in and a quorum was established.
b) Approval of March Minutes – Tom Murtha noted a change in the March minutes, Item 2C, revising “now” to “still.” Motion made by Elise Trock to approve minutes as amended. The motion was seconded by Sheilah Krasnickas and passed unanimously.
2. Chairman’s Report
a) The move to Berkshire Road has been completed successfully.
b) Financially we are doing well with in excess of $100,000 in the bank.
c) Our realtor has advised that he will continue to try to obtain a short term rental for the Church Hill property. It has been agreed upon that any lease amount would be honored by our landlord which would reduce the amount we owe through August.
3. Executive Director’s Report
a) With the exception of a couple of furniture items, we have emptied the Church Hill premises. Most furniture placement is complete and we have some excess that we will dispose of (hopefully to another non-profit). We are working with the current landlord and next door tenants to accommodate all staff/client parking. High school students have been spoken to so they are aware that parking is for office staff and clients only.
b) The number of persons on our wait list has increased due, in part, to our need for another per diem. We need a LCSW and although we have some good candidates, none of them have the LCSW designation.
c) Jessica Ward will be leaving April 25 to concentrate on her private practice. Of the 12 clients she saw at NYFS, only 2 will accompany her. The remaining 10 will be transferred to other therapists.
d) We are trying to obtain an intern from Fairfield University.
e) The founders of Caroline’s Gift have decided simply to keep the Exxon stock for now but have told us to let them know if we really need it.
f) Candice will be giving a presentation at Rotary in May and receiving a donation from them.
g) The Risk Prevention Policies and Procedures and Facility Policy and Procedures were reviewed as required annually. Copies of the policies were provided to the Board prior to the meeting. A motion was made by Elise Trock and seconded by David Moseman to approve the policies as written. The motion passed unanimously.
h) The 2012-2012 budget will be presented during the May meeting for Board vote.
4. Finance and Treasurer’s Report
a) The Executive Committee will meet this week to review the budget which will be presented to the Board at the May meeting.
b) We have about $100,000 in the bank – about $30,000 from the insurance proceeds (Tropical Storm Irene) and the balance from an additional grant.
c) Any ideas for additional fundraising opportunities will be appreciated.
5. Personnel Committee
The Personnel Committee recommends an amendment to the bylaws stating that any member of the board should recuse himself or herself from any discussions involving an employee who is related to him or her. They will draft an amendment to present to the May meeting.
6. Fundraising Committee
A meeting will be held at 8:00 AM on April 30 to discuss the 2012 Holiday Festival. Attendees will be Candice Foster, Kaitlyn Johnson, Jesse Rosenschein and Layne Lescault.
7. Old Business
None
8. New Business
None
9. Adjournment
A motion was made by Steve Meeker, seconded by Maureen Birden, to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 PM. The motion passed unanimously.
The next meeting will be held at the Old Board Room of the C.H. Booth Library on May 21, 2012 at 6:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted by,
Layne Lescault, Secretary
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