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Votes at a glance: Commission approves minutes and finance report; adopts MDT rules and a remembrance resolution
Summary
At the meeting the commission approved minutes from Nov. 22, 2024, accepted the FY2025 finance report, adopted the MDT rule changes, and passed a resolution honoring Dr. Steven Grissom. Roll-call votes were recorded for the finance report, the MDT rules and the remembrance resolution.
The Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth recorded four formal actions during the meeting: approval of meeting minutes from Nov. 22, 2024; adoption of the FY2025 finance report; adoption of rule changes governing freestanding multidisciplinary teams; and passage of a resolution of remembrance for Dr. Steven Grissom.
Why it matters: The rule changes formalize oversight and a secure database for MDTs; the finance approval confirms the agency's year-to-date budget posture and disbursement schedule; the remembrance recognizes the late Dr. Grissom's contributions to juvenile justice and child-abuse evaluation statewide.
Votes and outcomes (as recorded in the meeting): - Approval of minutes from Nov. 22, 2024 — outcome: approved (roll call recorded multiple yes votes during the meeting). - Finance report (FY2025, year-to-date through Dec. 31, 2024) — outcome: approved on roll call; presenters included the agency business manager who summarized budget utilization and cash balances. - Adoption of MDT rule changes (agenda item 7) — outcome: approved on roll call; see separate article for full debate and provisions. - Resolution honoring Dr. Steven Grissom — outcome: approved (unanimous 'yes' votes recorded at roll call).
Ending: Staff will distribute minutes and follow up on the implementation tasks tied to the approved finance and rule items.
