TexasState Board of Social Worker Examiners

Licensing Standards and Qualification Committee

Friday, June 6, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.

HobbyBuilding, Tower II

333 Guadalupe, Room 102

Austin TX 78756-3183

Minutes

Board Members Present:

Jody Armstrong, Professional Member

Jeannie McGuire, Professional Member

Denise Pratt, Public Member

Kimberly Hernandez, Professional Member

Staff Present:

Charles Horton

David Richards

Georgia Norman

Stewart Myrick

Guests Present:

Michael DePietropaolo

Robert Rowland

Mark C. White

Carolyn Morrison

Carol Miller

Patti Benschoter

Todd Dugas

Dawn Hart

Ellen Tucker

Steve Matt

Agenda Item 1 was to call the meeting to order at 9:02 am by Ms. Armstrong, chair.

Agenda Item 2 was to approve the minutes from the March 7, 2008 Licensing Standards and Qualification Committee meeting. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to accept the minutes. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 4 was the discussion of possible action regarding licensing qualification issues for the following individuals:

The application of Michael DePietropaolo was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to approve the application. The motion was seconded and passed.

The Licensing Standards and Qualifications Committee of the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners having convened on this date and with a quorum present, will now go into Executive Session in accordance with Government Code Chapter 551 (Open Meetings Act) of the State of Texas, for the purpose of consulting with the board attorney concerning the matter of Michael DePietropaolo as listed on the agenda as item 4. The date is June 6, 2008. The time is 9:29 am.

The Licensing Standards and Qualifications Committee of the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners came out of Executive Session at 9:42 am. No formal action was taken. The date is June 6, 2008.

The application of Robert Rowland was discussed. This was tabled until additional information regarding the supervision is submitted.

The application of Mary Benschoter was discussed. A motion was made to approve this request as clinical supervision. The motion was seconded and discussed. The motion passed.

The application of Dawn Hart was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to reactivate the license. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Todd Dugas was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to approve the supervision. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Jean Gueniot was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to deny the request. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Allison Bell was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to deny the supervision. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Carol Robison was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to approve the request. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Francis Jacobs was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to deny the request to waive the examination. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Michelle Dillard was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to approve the request. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Michael Lucas was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Hernandez to approve the request. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 5 was the discussion regarding the applications for supervisor training provider status for the following applicants:

The application of National Association of Social Workers-Texas Chapter was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGee to approve the request. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Carol Miller was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to accept under NASW curriculum. The motion was seconded and passed.

The application of Anne Rafal was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to accept under NASW curriculum. The motion was seconded and passed.

A motion was made by Ms. McGuire to deny the request of Houston Galveston Institute. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 6 was public comment. One person addressed the board.

Agenda Item 7 was to set the next committee meeting date(s). The next meeting will be September 5, 2008.

Agenda Item 8 was to adjourn the meeting at 11:47 am.

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Chairman

TSBSWE

June 6, 2008

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