Members Present:
Dr. Scott Shindler, DPM, President
Dr. Neil Skea, DPM
Clifford W. Thomas, Lay Member
Others Present:
Carol Tellinghuisen, Executive Administrator
Jill Lesselyoung, Executive Assistant
Katie Hansen, Office of the Attorney General
Members Absent:
Dr. David Lonbaken, DPM, Secretary/Treasurer
President Shindler called the meeting to order at 11:15AM, MST.
Complaint/Investigations #110:
Skea moved and Shindler seconded to enter executive session at 11:16AM MST to discuss complaint/investigation #110. Motion carried carried by unanimous vote. Shindler moved and Thomas seconded to exit executive session at 11:20AM MST. Motion carried by unanimous vote. Hansen advised the investigator’s recommendation was to dismiss complaint/investigation #110. Skea moved and Shindler seconded to dismiss. Motion carried by roll call vote. Skea-yes; Shindler-yes; Thomas-yes. Hansen exited the meeting at 11:22AM MST.
Approval of Minutes from February 23, May 5, and September 8, 2005:
Skea moved and Shindler seconded to approve the minutes from February 23, May 5, and September 8, 2005. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
FY Financial Update:
Lesselyoung reported fiscal year end figures as of June 30, 2005; revenue year to date of $14,270.85, expenses year to date of $11,872.72 and cash on hand of $52,079.65; year to date figures as of October 31, 2005; revenue year to date of $4,640.35, expenses year to date of $3,512.38 and cash on hand of $53,207.62. Thomas moved and Shindler seconded to approve the financial report. Motion carried by unanimous vote.
PM Lexis Policy:
The Board office received a request from an applicant to take Part III of the PM Lexis examination prior to taking Part I. Tellinghuisen advised it is the policy of the National Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners that participating states are requested to require the successful completion of Parts I and II before a candidate is eligible for Part III. Since South Dakota is a participating state, the applicant is not eligible to take Part III, prior to completing Part I.
Continuing Education:
The Board discussed the current continuing education requirements. Tellinghuisen advised that licensees could submit proof of continuing education every other year, either odd or even years, and still renew annually. The Board discussed and will review the current statutes and rules for possible changes to the timeline for continuing education. Tellinghuisen advised a Board member would attend the committee meetings during legislative session, should they decide to go for the legislative changes.
Schedule next meeting:
The next meeting was not scheduled at this time but is tentatively planned for February or March 2006.
President Shindler called for a motion to adjourn. Skea moved and Thomas seconded to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m. (MST).
