TexasState Board of Social Worker Examiners

Ethics Committee

Friday, May 2, 2008 at 12:00 p.m.

HobbyBuilding, Tower II

333 Guadalupe, Room 100

Austin TX 78756-3183

Minutes

Board Members Present:

Tim Brown, Professional Member

Dorinda Noble, Professional Member

Mark Talbot, Public Member

Staff Present:

Charles Horton

Dan Meador

Georgia Norman

Champ Kerr

Steve Slough

Damon Parker

Guests Present:

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Vivian Lewis

Linda Fisher

Joanna Miller

Joel Curran

Naomi Fudge

Miles Morrison

Catherine & Brent Forsman

Elisa Ornelas

Jennifer Meredith

Chris Hunter

Emilia & David Edmonson

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Agenda Item 1 was to call the meeting to order at 12:14 pm by Mr. Brown, chair.

Agenda Item 2 was to approve the February 15, 2008 committee minutes. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 3 was the discussion regarding the following pending complaints:

Complaint # 1072080025 (JM) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072070102 (VL) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072070082 (VL) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080006 (LF) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080013 (JC) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080014 (MM) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to propose a 6 month probated suspension unless he agrees to complete additional 6 hours of continuing education in ethics and boundaries within 6 months. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080017 (EO) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072070100 (CH) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint with a letter of advisement about professional boundaries and suggest additional continuing education regarding boundaries. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080034 (EE) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072070094 (RSG) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072070093 (WK) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080029 (LN) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as non-jurisdictional. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080015 (ML) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072070095 (JM) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to propose a 2-year suspension. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080010 (JA) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to propose revocation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080016 (TB) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080020 (JM) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080035 (MK) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 4 was the discussion regarding cases where disciplinary actions have been recommended, informal settlement conferences have been held or SOAH hearings have been requested. No action taken.

Agenda Item 5was to set the next committee meeting date(s). The next meeting date will be June 5, 2008.

Agenda Item 6 was public comment. There was no public comment.

Agenda Item 7 was to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 5:35 pm.

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Tim Brown, Chairman

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