August 29, 2006 Regular Board Meeting
Room 468, State Capitol, Pierre, SD
Meeting called to order at 3:43 p.m.
The Secretary called roll and members present were:
Valerie Hinzman, President
Gail Dawn, Vice President
Jamie Clark, Secretary
Also present:
Brett Koenecke, Executive Secretary
Minutes of the July 25th, 2006, board meeting were considered. Motion to approve as read made by Dawn and seconded by Clark. All in favor, motion carried.
Some board correspondence was considered. It was determined to put the written comments received for the July round of rules on the website for people to download if they wish. It was noted that Mr. Spade in Sioux Falls seems happy with the guidance given for schools and students in the FAQ’s.
Old Business
The Governor has not filled either of the board vacancies. The board doesn’t know when he will, and any interested person can contact his office to learn more about it.
New Business
Rolfing was discussed again and it was decided that it appears to require a license under the statute but the application process will have to be used to make any official determinations.
The board discussed progress on the educational side of the profession and intends to have a round table discussion with providers of educational programs in order to determine the manner in which to go forward.
The board discussed the self certification for safety and health. It was determined that the board has no authority to include such a thing with applications and make applications dependent on that. However it does have an interest in making sure that licensees keep safe and healthy workplaces. The board members will assist the ES in developing a voluntary program for use by the board and licensees.
The board discussed the application process. It was noted that applications should be made available very soon after the rules become final. The ES was directed to make them available on the website and mail them to interested persons by October 1. The board discussed the due date for the applications. It was noted that the board has no power to excuse or give amnesty for violations of state law, but the board does have the discretion not to make complaints to law enforcement regarding the same. Board members noted that some therapists are clamoring for applications, some aren’t, many will get licenses, some won’t until forced to do so, and the only way to know for sure is to get started and set a due date. Applications will then be due by November 1. The driving factor in that date was that the board could then review the situation at its November meeting and make adjustments to the schedule in order to make the process work for all involved.
Agenda for the next meeting
The board briefly discussed but took no formal action.
Executive Session
Moved by Clark, second by Dawn to move into executive session to discuss a legal matter at approximately 5:25pm. Moved by Clark, second by Dawn to come out of executive session at 5:48pm. The board took no action as a result.
Board Meetings
The next meeting would be held in Rapid City on November 13, 2006, time and location to be announced. The board will take up the Headlines Academy invitation at that time and looks forward to that visit.
Motion by Dawn to adjourn and seconded by Clark. All in favor, motion was carried.
