Members Present:
Pat Coughlin, President
Alice Mae Kennedy, Vice President
Michael Bartley, Member
MartyAnn Apa, Secretary/Treasurer
Members Absent:
None
Others Present:
Carol Tellinghuisen, Executive Secretary
Jill Lesselyoung, Executive Assistant
Paula Spargur, Executive Assistant
President Coughlin called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m. (MST).
Approval of Minutes: Bartley moved and Reierson seconded to approve the minutes of the July 18, 2005 meeting. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Financial Report:Lesselyoung reported as of May 31, 2005, year to date revenue of $12,042.01; year to date expenses of $16,974.27; and cash on hand of $33,175.20. The Board discussed the financial report. Bartley moved and Apa seconded to approve the financial report. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
Complaints Investigations Update: #121-Bartley reported pending.
HB 1212: Tellinghuisen advised the Board HB 1212 had passed.
Discussion CE requirements
The Board discussed the current continuing education requirements and may consider a rules change to amend the time frame to run concurrent with the license renewal period.
Discussion-cochlear implants
Tellinghuisen advised the Board a public hearing was being held 7/19/05 in Pierre to consider the adoption of proposed rules relating to cochlear implants. The Board discussed and agreed the rules would not affect this Board.
Discussion
Practical examination for out of state applicants:
The Board discussed the qualifications required for out of state applicants.
Schedule Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for January 30, 2006 in Deadwood.
Administer Practicum Examinations
Applicants present for the practicum testing:
Sneeden, James
Guza, Rodney
Apa moved and Bartley seconded to license applicants upon successfully passing the practicum and written examinations. Kennedy moved and Apa seconded to adjourn the meeting. President Coughlin adjourned the meeting at 9:45 a.m. (MST).
