The Board of Directors held their regularly scheduled meeting on January 17, 2012 at the Eldorado office. Chairman David Barker called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m.

Roll Call: Karla Carrigan, Dwight Howton, Judy Humphrey, Becky Mitchell, Dr. Saqib, Ray Smith,
Jan Thaxton and David Barker

Absent: Treva Aud, Martin Duffy, Lavon Henshaw, Mike Ray, Art Saunders, Lisa Smith and
Kathy Taylor

Approval of November 21, 2011 Board Meeting Minutes: Motion by Becky Mitchell; seconded by Judy Humphrey to approve the November 21, 2011 board meeting minutes. All aye.

Approval of December 2011 & January 2012 CQI minutes: Motion by Ray Smith; seconded by Dwight Howton to approve the December 2011 and January 2012 CQI minutes. All aye.

Finance Committee Report: Motion by Ray Smith; seconded by Becky Mitchell to approve the January finance committee report. Roll call vote taken with Karla Carrigan, Dwight Howton, Judy Humphrey, Becky Mitchell, Dr. Saqib, Ray Smith, and Jan Thaxton voting yes.
Vote was 7 yes and 0 no. Motion Carried.

Treasurer's Report: Motion by Ray Smith; seconded by Becky Mitchell to approve the November 2011 and December 2011 treasurer's report. Roll call vote taken with Karla Carrigan, Dwight Howton, Judy Humphrey, Becky Mitchell, Dr. Saqib, Ray Smith, and Jan Thaxton voting yes.
Vote was 7 yes and 0 no. Motion Carried.

Program Reports: A Supported Employment client spoke to the board about the supported employment program and how much he appreciates our services.

New Business:
4. Approve Policy & Procedure Manual- Motion by Ray Smith; seconded by Judy Humphrey to approve the Policy & Procedure Manual. All aye.

5. Approve Employee Handbook- Motion by Dwight Howton; seconded by Dr. Saqib to approve the Employee Handbook. All aye.

6. Conflict of Interest Policy and Procedure- Board members signed the Conflict of Interest Policy.

7. Statement of Economic Interest- These were passed around and board members signed.

8. Approve Strategic Plan 2012-2015- Motion by Dr. Saqib; seconded by Karla Carrigan to approve the Strategic Plan for year 2012-2015.

CEO Report- Motion by Judy Humphrey; seconded by Dr. Saqib to approve the CEO report as presented. All aye.

Botsch & Associates- Annual Audit- Motion by Dwight Howton; seconded by Karla Carrigan to approve the annual financial audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. Roll call vote taken with Karla Carrigan, Dwight Howton, Judy Humphrey, Becky Mitchell, Dr. Saqib, Ray Smith, and Jan Thaxton voting yes. Vote was 7 yes and 0 no. Motion Carried.

Motion at 7:21 p.m by Ray Smith; seconded by Judy Humphrey to adjourn. All aye.

The next meeting will be February 21, 2012

Minutes by Tammy Karnes

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David Barker, President

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Kathy Taylor, Vice President

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Karla Carrigan, Secretary