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LCD board approves minimum qualifications and salary range, amends preferred-degree language and renames interim director
Summary
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf approved minimum qualifications and a salary range for the executive director search, amended preferred-degree language to "advanced degree (master's, doctorate)", and approved changing Interim Director Broussard—s title to Acting Director.
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf voted to approve minimum qualifications for the executive director search and a salary range, approved a substitute to the preferred-degree language and changed the interim director—s title to acting director.
Commissioner Ramos moved to approve the minimum qualifications as written; Commissioner Crosby seconded, and the motion passed. Commissioners emphasized that the executive council will screen applicants and present finalists to the full board. Interim director Broussard and others recommended the council evaluate ASL proficiency as part of interviews rather than require a certificate, noting many native signers have no formal credential.
Commissioner Maneri offered and Commissioner Gaspar seconded a substitute motion to change the preferred qualification wording from "master's degree" to "advanced degree"; commissioners amended the substitute to add a parenthetical listing ("master's, doctorate") and approved the change. Later, the board approved a separate edit replacing the abbreviation "PhD" with the word "doctorate" in substitution guidance.
Commissioner Crosby moved and Commissioner Ramos seconded approval of the salary range for the position, which the board adopted. Chairperson Natalie Delgado said the range ($69,014 to $135,408) was pulled from the state's pay schedule rather than being arbitrarily set by LCD staff.
On the question of language proficiency, Broussard and commissioners cautioned against setting a rigid credential requirement. Broussard said applicants could be asked to upload SLPI or ASLPI results if available, but native signers may have no formal paperwork; commissioners noted written English proficiency and other communication modes (spoken English, cued speech, etc.) are relevant in hiring and interview assessment.
Commissioner Ramos moved and Commissioner Argrave seconded a motion to change Broussard—s title from interim director to acting director; the board approved the change.
Ending: The executive council will continue screening applicants under the approved minimum qualifications and preferred-qualification language; final appointment remains a board decision.
