Leadership & Board

Leadership

Management Team

Board

A board of seven volunteers oversees Cuyahoga DD’s work.

• Each board member serves a four-year term and can be reappointed two times for a total of 12 years. 
• Two members are appointed by the Cuyahoga County Probate Court judge. One member must be a family member of a child or adult eligible for services.

The Cuyahoga County Executive, with approval from the Cuyahoga County Council, appoints the other five members. One of these members must be a family member of a child receiving services, and another must be a family member of an adult receiving services.

Board Meeting Schedule

All Board meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of each month at 5:30 PM, unless otherwise noted.

The next Board Meeting is scheduled for December 18 in person at 1275 Lakeside Ave. East, Cleveland. 

Public comments are open only to those attending in person. Anyone viewing via Zoom will not be able to participate.

Click here to view the December 18 Board Meeting

1. Opening

• A. Convene
• B. Roll Call

2. Minutes

• A. Approve Minutes from the Previous Meeting

3. Donations

• A. Approval of Donations

4. Financial Statements

• A. Approval of Financial Statements

5. Announcements

• A. Amber C. Gibbs, Superintendent & CEO
• B. News and events

6. Discussion Topic

• A. 2025 Annual Plan Review - Dr. Amber C. Gibbs, CEO & Superintendent

7. Status Reports

• A. Various Reports

8. New Business

• A. Approval of the Three-Year Strategic Plan 2026-2028
• B. Reimbursement from Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
• C. 2026 Licensed Home Room & Board Rates and Budgets
• D. Room & Board Master Contract for Private Licensed Homes
• E. Payments to North Coast Community Homes (NCCH)
• F. Payments to Wesco Housing Corporation
• G. Payments for Fowles Home Services and Fees
• H. Budget for Cost of Services at Agency Respite Homes
• I. Tahgis Imports, Inc. Respite Contract
• J. Consumer Support Services Respite Contract
• K. DD West Respite Contract
• L. Addendum to Contract and 2026 Rates/Payments to North East Ohio Network Council of Governments
• M. General and Auto Liability Insurance from Ohio School Plan
• N. S.A.W. Custodial Maintenance Service Agreement
• O. Non-Bargaining Position Titles and Pay Schedule Changes

9. Comments from the Floor

• A. Members of the public may address the Board after completing a request form at the meeting, and approaching the podium to speak. There is a time limit of five (5) minutes per speaker. Public comment is open only to those attending in person. Anyone viewing via Zoom will not be able to participate.

10. Adjournment

• A. Adjourn Meeting
• B. Organizational Meeting - January 22, 2026 at 5:30 pm, Donzella Administration Building, 1275 Lakeside Ave E, Cleveland, OH 44114 and broadcast via Zoom. Zoom link will be shared on the Cuyahoga DD website at cuyahogadd.org at least three days prior to the meeting.

Click on the date below to view the Approved Board Meeting Minutes for each month.

• January 23, 2025
• February 27, 2025
• March 27, 2025 - CANCELED
• April 24, 2025
• May 22, 2025
• June 26, 2025
• July 24, 2025 - CANCELED
• August 28, 2025
• September 18, 2025
• October 23, 2025
• November 13, 2025
• December 18, 2025

List of Monthly Meeting Dates

Past Board Meeting agendas & minutes

Meeting Accommodations

If you need help joining a Board Meeting because of a disability, please contact our ADA Coordinator at 216-339-9509 or via email. Reach out at least five business days before the meeting or request an accommodation.

Board Appointments

If you are interested in applying for consideration as a future Board member, submit your information on the Cuyahoga County Boards and Commissions form available here.