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LCD votes to reclassify executive director role, names Commissioner Crosby vice chair
Summary
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf reclassified the executive director position as unclassified and selected Commissioner Crosby as vice chair by unanimous consent. The commission also heard that a state RFP for an SSP contractor remains pending and that staff will notify the community once a decision is made.
The Louisiana Commission for the Deaf voted to change the definition of the executive director position to an unclassified role and selected Commissioner Crosby as vice chair by unanimous consent.
"Then we have a motion on the floor to change the definition of executive director position to an unclassified position," Chairperson Dr. Delgado said during the meeting. When asked who seconded, she identified Dr. Wimberley as the second. After asking for opposition, Chairperson Delgado said, "Seeing none, motion carries." The transcript does not record a roll‑call tally; commissioners indicated no opposition.
On the vice chair position, Commissioner Ramos nominated Commissioner Crosby. Chairperson Delgado said, "Commissioner Crosby has accepted the nomination. Any other nonnomination? Any other further discussion? I don't know." Commissioner Knowles offered congratulations; with no objections the chair announced Crosby as vice chair.
Interim Executive Director Bruce Hall (transcribed in one place as "Bruce Hart") briefly updated the board on a state Request for Proposals (RFP) for the SSP contractor, saying evaluations remain under review and no award has been announced.
Why it matters: Reclassifying an executive‑level position can change hiring and human resources procedures; naming a new vice chair affects board leadership and committee assignments.
What’s next: Staff will proceed under the new classification as recorded and notify the community when a contractor selection for the SSP RFP has been finalized.
