Council on Aging Board · January 24, 2025 · 1:00 PM
Council on Aging Board Meeting
The Program Coordinator (Andrew Suggs) resigned effective Jan 24; the position has been posted and a new hiring process established by Mayor Gove with interviews to be conducted by a panel.
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Key decisions
Program Coordinator position (Andrew Suggs) is vacant and has been posted.
Mayor Gove's new hiring process will be used for the Program Coordinator search; interviews will be conducted by a panel.
Interim newsletter production assigned to van driver Dave Jellison with assistance from Board member Jim Chapman.
Birthday cards and room reservations will be handled by volunteers and COA staff until the position is filled.
Volunteer management coverage (greeter and reception desk) to be handled by volunteers/COA staff, including finding replacements when someone calls out.
Set-up and break-down help for events/daily activities to be organized; Director Doreen Arnfield will put together a schedule of when help is needed.
Board members committed to support Director Doreen Arnfield to maintain Senior Center operations during understaffing.
Agenda
COA Staffing Concerns
Discussion about salaries and planning next steps to retain good employees and how the board can assist.