Governing Board
The Johnson County Developmental Supports Governing Board was established in 1971 by the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners, pursuant to Section 19-4001, Kansas Statutes Annotated, for the purpose of providing intellectual and developmental disabilities services to the residents of Johnson County, Kansas.
JCDS is guided by a seven-member Governing Board who are appointed to three-year terms by the BOCC. The board governs under the administrative, financial, and other operational policies adopted by the BOCC.
The JCDS Governing Board meets on a monthly basis, generally excluding the months of July and December. For specific dates, times, and locations, contact the Senior Executive Assistant, Shelly Toft at 913-826-2641 or email [email protected], as these are subject to change.
Persons who may need assistance, the use of sign language or oral interpreter, or who require special accommodations, should contact 913-826-2641 at least two weeks prior to the meeting.
Current Governing Board Members
Title | District | Name | Term Expires |
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Chairperson | District 4 | Rick Marien | 08/31/2024 |
Vice-Chairperson | District 3 | Michael Hughes | 08/31/2023 |
Treasurer | District 6 | Dale Chaffin | 08/31/2023 |
Secretary | District 7 | Gayle Richardson | 08/31/2025 |
Member | District 1 | Kyle Russell | 08/31/2023 |
Member | District 2 | Debbie Scott Williams | 08/31/2025 |
Member | District 5 | Aderonke "Kiki" Oyetunji | 08/31/2023 |
2023 Agendas and Minutes
January Agenda |
January Minutes |
February Agenda | February Minutes |
March Agenda | March Minutes |
April Agenda | April Minutes |
May Agenda | May Minutes |
June Agenda | June Minutes |
No July Meeting | |
August Agenda | August Minutes |
September Agenda | September Minutes |
October Agenda | October Minutes |
November Agenda | November Minutes |
No December Meeting |
2022 Agendas and Minutes
January Minutes | |
February Agenda | February Minutes |
March Agenda | March Minutes |
April Agenda | April Minutes |
May Agenda | May Minutes |
June Agenda | June Minutes |
No July Meeting | |
August Agenda | August Minutes |
September Agenda | September Minutes |
October Agenda | October Minutes |
November Agenda | November Minutes |
No December Meeting |
Interested in Serving on the Board?
Those interested in serving on the board are expected to support and actively promote the mission and vision of the agency. A position on the board will be a very rewarding experience for those individuals seeking to make a difference in the lives of the most vulnerable citizens in our community. Board members will be appointed by the BOCC and have a responsibility to the public, the BOCC, the citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and/or guardians.
Board members shall be responsible for:
- Establishing policies for the operation of the agency.
- Annually reporting on services to the BOCC.
- Preparing strategic plans and budgets within county and state requirements.
- Hire, support, and evaluate the agency’s Executive Director.
- Provide oversight of operations of the agency.
- Promote the agency and its programs in fundraising and other activities.
A board member must comply with:
- All Conflict of Interest policies and procedures; exercising the utmost good faith in performing their duties with no expectation of financial or other profit from the relationship.
- Policies and procedures relative to specific agency and employee requirements.
- Policies and procedures restricting involvement with the agency’s clientele and family except as specified.
- Policies restricting media communications relative to the agency, the county, and the individuals and their families served.
- Attendance regulations to board and special called meetings and other events as necessary.