PARISH OF LAFOURCHE
JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION
Agenda for Meeting to be held: May 20, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
Call to Order: President Damon Stentz
Prayer: Commissioner Brooks Wallace
Pledge of Allegiance: All
Roll Call: President Damon Stentz
Public Comment: President Damon Stentz
Approval of Minutes: March 18, 2026
Executive Director's Report: Ms. Dawn Campbell
President's Report: President Damon Stentz
ON-GOING BUSINESS:
Public Hearing 1 :45PM -Approval of 7/1/26 - 6/30/27 Budget
COMMISSION REPORT:
1. Building and Grounds — Commissioner Howell
2. Ways and Means — Commissioner Rice
3. Volunteers for Juvenile Justice — Commissioner Dickerson
4. Legislative — Commissioner Williams
5. Publicity — Commissioner Stentz
6. Education — Commissioner Bernard
7. Library — Commissioner Wallace
NEW BUSINESS:
1 . Adopt the millage rate(s).
2. Approval of monthly financial statements.
3. Approval of Amended July 1, 2025 — June 30, 2026 Budget.
4. Approval of contract between the Commission and Alyce B. Graves, Dietician for the period of 7/1/26 - 6/30/27.
5. Approval of contract between the Commission and Donovan Matherne, Nurse Practitioner for the period of 7/1/26 — 6/30/27.
6. Executive Session
ADJOURNMENT:
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMISSION OF THE PARISH OF LAFOURCHE, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT THE MEETING OF MAY 20, 2026.
The Board of Commissioners of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at the Lafourche Parish Juvenile Justice Facility, Thibodaux, Louisiana on May 20, 2026.
Present: President Damon Stentz, Commissioner Suzanne Howell,
Commissioner Arthur Rice, Commissioner Alberta Dickerson, Commissioner Ray Bernard
Absent: Commissioner Brooks Wallace and Commissioner Kyle Williams.
President Stentz announced that a quorum was present, and the meeting was opened for public comment. The Golden Meadow Lions Club presented the facility with a generous donation of $ 1 ,000 to support and enhance our technology initiatives. The check was presented by board members Henry Lefont and Lincoln Martin.
On motion by Commissioner Bernard, seconded by Commissioner
Rice, the Commission approved the minutes of the March 1 8, 2026 meeting. Executive Director's Report:
The Executive Director provided an update on the current status of the facility. Ms. Campbell informed the Commission of several ongoing maintenance and repair issues throughout the facility. She reported that the Fire Control Panel in the Multipurpose Building must be replaced and that Acadian Security is expected to complete the replacement within approximately three weeks at an estimated cost of $7,000—$7,500. She also advised the Commission of plumbing issues in the Boys Unit that will require underground pipe replacement. At this time, an estimate is unavailable because the concrete must first be jackhammered to assess the extent of the damage. Additionally, she reported that plumbing repairs were recently completed in the Girls Unit at a cost of approximately $800.
Ms. Campbell further reported that Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. donated decorative items to the Girls Unit, including comforter sets, rugs, and pictures, to help create a more welcoming and comforting environment for the female residents.
Ms. Campbell also reported that the facility hosted a Crawfish Boil for residents during Spring Break. The event was well attended and included Commissioners, staff from the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services, and residents' family members. She noted that the event provided a positive opportunity for family engagement and fellowship.
Under PQI and Program Updates, Ms. Campbell advised that planning is currently underway for the upcoming TBRI Camp scheduled for June 2026. She further reported that Quality Improvement meetings were held on April 13, 2026 and May 18, 2026 to address continued program development, operational improvements, and service delivery enhancements throughout the facility.
Ms. Campbell concluded her report by informing the Commission that the next meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2026.
President's Report:
President Stentz reported that he had no additional matters to present to the Commission at this time.
New Business:
The Commission unanimously voted to adopt the 2026 millage rate as presented, with 5 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions, and 2 members absent.
On motion by Commissioner Howell, seconded by Commissioner Bernard, the Commission approved the monthly financial statements.
On motion by Commissioner Rice, seconded by Commissioner Bernard, the Commission approved the amended July 1, 2025 — June 30, 2026.
On motion by Commissioner Dickerson, seconded by Commissioner Rice, the Commission approved the contract between the Commission and Alyce B. DeGravelle, Dietician for the period of 7/1/26 - 6/30/27.
On motion by Commissioner Rice, seconded by Commissioner Dickerson the commission entered into executive session at 2:24pm.
On motion by Commissioner Bernard, seconded by Commissioner Dickerson the commission entered out of executive session at 2:34pm.
There being no further business, on motion by Commissioner Dickerson, seconded by Commissioner Howell, the meeting was adjourned at 2:36pm.
Damon Stentz, President
Brooks Wallace, Secretary-Treasurer
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