Open Door Center

“There are no committees with authority to act on behalf of the full board of directors.”

“The Finance Director reviews the Form 990, after which time it will be reviewed by all board members at a board meeting prior to being filed.”

“The organization adopted a conflict of interest policy in August 2009. All directors are covered by the policy. Annually, directors review the policy. Directors are responsible for both determining and reviewing if they have a conflict with an issue before the board. If a situation presents itself where a director has a conflict, they must declare it and are excused from the room until discussion and voting is completed on the issue.”

“The Open Door Center Board used a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneously records the deliberation and decision in the board minutes in determining the compensation paid to the Finance Director and Executive Director. The board approves all state recommended raises on an annual basis and reviews Executive Director's compensation periodically to review if it is in alignment with other similar organizations. The process was last undertaken in 2019.”

“Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the general public upon request.”

“All reporting documents have been submitted to the State. Staff have received increased retirement contribution funds and incentives. Audit reports have unqualified opinions. We have a new payment system in place and the Center has maintained a sound financial standing. A part time staff was hired to oversee the documentation for the training categories. The endowment fund continues to grow. Donation funds have been used to meet our mission through upgrading bathrooms, purchasing furniture, equipment, etc. Open Door Center participated in Giving Hearts Day and was the recipient of $17,000. COMMITTEES The Human Rights Committee meets quarterly and reviews medications, behavior programming and rights restrictions. Positive Behavior Supports provides training, in-services, awareness apparel and recognition of staff. This Committee is now meeting again. Communication Committee was established because of our CQL survey. They meet regularly and have adopted communication books, a new activity board and encouraged communication among staff. They are re-organizing to better reach their audience. The Staff Appreciation Committee has given years-of service awards, birthday recognition and provided coupons to recognize a job well done. The Committee also organized a t-shirt give away and other gifts to recognize the work of the DSPs. The Board of Directors meets monthly. They have established a new building committee and succession planning group. SURVEYS The center has had successful Intermediate Care Facility, Home and Community Based Services and Source America surveys. The agency continues with Council on Quality and Leadership accreditation. The Center complies with all Valley City fire and building inspections. HCBS environmental scan had no deficiencies in Lisbon and Valley City. TECHNOLOGY The Center has adopted new software and is in the process of purchasing additional programs for Human Resources. Agency personnel continue to work with our consultant, Corporate Technology, and a local resource for maintenance of our computers, researching and accessing new programs and hardware and upgrading technology services for staff and individuals. The Center upgraded its Web Site. BOARD OF DIRECTORS William Cook, Steven Myers and Carol Nelson were re-elected to their respective offices. Dr. James Buhr was elected to fill Randy Schlecht's board seat.”