Chambana Sun

Champaign County Developmental Disabilities Board and Mental Health Board will meet July 23

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

I. Call to order

II. Roll call

III. Approval of Agenda

IV. CCDDB Meeting Schedule and CCMHB Meeting Schedule and Allocation Process Timeline are for information only.

V. CCDDB Acronyms and Glossary are posted here for information only.

VI. Citizen Input/Public Participation See below for details.

VII. Chairperson’s Comments – Ms. Vicki Niswander

VIII. Executive Director’s Comments – Lynn Canfield

IX. Approval of CCDDB Board Meeting Minutes

Action is requested to approve the minutes of the CCDDB’s May 21, 2025 meeting.

X. Vendor Invoice Lists

Action is requested to accept the “Vendor Invoice Lists” and place them on file.

XI. Staff Reports

Staff reports are included in the packet.

XII. New Business

a) Officer Elections

The Board by-laws are included for information. The Board holds officer elections during their required July meeting, selecting a President and a Secretary. After nominations are heard and closed, an action may be taken such as “… to elect Jane Doe as President and John Doe as Secretary of the CCDDB effective immediately and ending no later than August 1, 2026.” Action is requested.

b) Setting the Stage

For information only are a briefing memorandum detailing current strategic plan objectives and funding allocation priorities and a list of PY26 awards.

c) United Way 211 MOU

A decision memorandum requests approval of an updated memorandum of understanding, which is attached, along with the new agreement for local 211 services. Action is requested.

d) DRAFT Fiscal Year 2026 Budgets

A decision memorandum requests approval of CCDDB and I/DD Special Initiatives (IDDS) Fund 2026 budgets. Attached are draft budgets, background information, and intergovernmental agreement to define cost-sharing. Action is requested.

XIII. Old Business

a) Agency Special Request

With PY24 reports submitted and independent financial review pending, the CU Autism Network requests waiver of repayment. A decision memo presents a summary of the completed reports and possible next steps. Action is requested*

b) Input from People with I/DD

People with I/DD may choose to offer input to the Board and public at this time.

c) Response to Emerging Threats

The Board may discuss formal responses to threats to the safety and stability of people with I/DD and other vulnerable residents.

d) Engage Illinois (page 74-100)

For information are Engage Illinois’ fact sheet for parents, webinar announcement, and North Star Plan. An oral update will be provided on the statewide system redesign effort.

e) Evaluation Capacity Building Project Update

An oral update will be provided. See resources developed by the team at https://www.familyresiliency.illinois.edu/resources/microlearning-videos.

f) disAbility Resource Expo Update

For information are save the date and sponsorship materials. An oral update will be provided. More information is at https://disabilityresourceexpo.org

XIV. Successes and Other Agency Information

The Chair reserves the authority to limit individual agency representative participation to 5 minutes and/or total time to 20 minutes. See below for details.

XV. County Board Input

XVI. Champaign County Mental Health Board Input

XVII. Board Announcements and Input

XVIII. Adjournment

https://www.co.champaign.il.us/MHBDDB/agendas/ddb/2025/250723_Meeting/250723_Full_Board_Packet.pdf