Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Ethics Committee Meeting

Thursday, June 8, 2017, at 10:00 AM.
Brown-Heatly Building

4900 N Lamar Blvd, Room #1430

Austin, TX 78751

MINUTES

Board Members Present:

Mark Talbot, Public Member

Denise Pratt, Public Member

Brian Brumley, Professional Member

Staff Present:

Alice Bradford

Georgia Norman

Scott Merchant

Anthony Luna

Oscar Draughn

Guests Present:

Catherine Carol Cofer

Jeremy Barber

Ronda Blacksher

Encarnacion Lopez

Carol Chanco

Rodney Rice

M. Cirkiel

R. Petty

Deborah Hiser

Shannon Huggins

Ann Hatfield

Amy Harris

Darlene Jarvis

Agenda Item 1 was to call the meeting to order at 10:16 am by Mr. Talbot, chair.

Agenda Item 2 was to approve the minutes from the May 6, 2017 Ethics Committee meeting. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 3 was the discussion on the following pending general complaints:

Complaint # 1072-14-0077 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint with a conditional letter of agreement. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072-16-0198 was discussed. Mr. Brumley was recused. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to propose a reprimand. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072-15-0030 was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to propose a 2 year probated suspension with stipulations. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072-14-0102 was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072-14-0047 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072-14-0117 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brumley to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072-14-0103 was discussed. Mr. Brumley was recused. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to propose a reprimand. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072-15-0041 was discussed. Mr. Brumley was recused. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to propose a reprimand. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072-16-0016 was discussed. Mr. Brumley was recused. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to propose a reprimand. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072-13-0014 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint with a conditional letter of agreement. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072-13-0030 and # 1072-13-0031 were tabled and not discussed.

Complaint # 1072-14-0092 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072-14-0110 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to propose revocation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072-14-0122 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brumley to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072-15-0040 was discussed. Mr. Talbot was recused. A motion was made by Mr. Brumley to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072-15-0090 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot was to close this complaint with a letter of advisement. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072-15-0096 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072-15-0145 was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint with a conditional letter of agreement. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 4 was the discussion regarding the penalty matrix. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 5 was the discussion regarding the attorney’s report on cases where disciplinary actions have been recommended, Informal Conferences have been held, or State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH hearings) have been requested.

Agenda Item 6 was items for consideration for future committee meeting agendas.

Agenda Item 7 was public comment. There was none.

Agenda Item 8 was to set the next committee meeting date(s). The next meeting date will be August 5, 2017.

Agenda Item 9 was to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 4:15 pm.

Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Licensing Standards and Qualification Committee Meeting

Friday, June 9, 2017, at 9:00 AM.
Brown-Heatly Building

4900 N Lamar Blvd, Room #1430

Austin, TX 78751

MINUTES

Board Members Present:

Timothy Martel Brown, Professional Member

Beverly Jackson-Loss, Professional Member

Denise Pratt, Public Member

Staff Present:

Alice Bradford

Scott Merchant

Georgia Norman

Guests Present:

Kristin C. Davis

Ivana Harper

Dana Humphrey

AllahnaKaj

Elizabeth Dean

Scarlett Johnson

Ally Matteson

Diamond Payne

Desmin Payne

Nicole Suarez-Bronfman

Natalia Amari

Suzanne Kennedy

Erica Holden

Delaney Bloemke

Shannon Shives

Briany Brackett

Marcus Wade

Agenda Item 1 was to call the meeting to order a 9:13 am by Mr. Brown, chair.

Agenda Item 2 was to approve the minutes from the March 3, 2017, Licensing Standards and Qualification Committee meeting. A motion was made by Ms. Loss to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 3 was the discussion regarding licensing qualification issues, relating to examinations for the following individuals:

The request for Ashley Beverlywas discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve for examination. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Kacie Bone was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve for examination. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Lauren Choiwas discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to approve for examination. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Emilia Cole was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve for examination. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for David Lee Decoyswas discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to approve for examination. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Alma Estellwas discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to approve for examination. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Ivana Harperwas discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to approve for examination. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Erica Holden was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve for examination. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Dana Humphreywas discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve for examination. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Olga Lunawas discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve for examination. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Marcus Wadewas discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve for examination. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 4 was the discussion regarding licensing qualification issues in general for the following individuals:

The request for Natalia Amariwas discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Loss to deny the request. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Delaney Bloemkewas discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Elizabeth Deanwas discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to approve for examination. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Jennifer Hansonwas discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for JaneeceHodgewas discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to table this request. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Scarlett Johnsonwas discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve for examination. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for AllahnaKajwas discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Adina Metchikwas discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Misty Midkiffwas discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to table this request. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Holly Lanier (Voyles)was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to table this request. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Maureen Owenswas discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to deny this request. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Diamond Paynewas discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Shannon Shiverwas discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to deny this request. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Nicole Suarez-Bronfmanwas discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Loss to deny this request. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Janet Walker-Readywas discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to deny this request. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Angela White (Bowman)was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Krissel Aguilar was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Linda Amiewas discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Bailey Bishopwas discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Brittaney Brackett (Baskin)was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Loss to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Kristin Daviswas discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Briana Doviwas discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

*The request for Suzanne Kennedywas discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Allyson Matteson was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Sarah Mawawas discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Jessica Reyes was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for LureneTapia was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

The request for Christina Wrightwas discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Loss to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 5 was items for consideration for future committee meeting agendas.

Agenda Item 6 was public comment. There was none.

Agenda Item 7 was to set the next committee meeting date(s). The next meeting date will be September 7-8, 2017.

Agenda Item 8 was to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 12:20 pm.

Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Rules Committee Meeting

Friday, June 9, 2016, at 1:15 p.m.

Brown-Heatly Building

4900 N Lamar Blvd, Room #1430

Austin, TX 78751

MINUTES

Board Members Present:

Timothy Martel Brown, Professional Member

Beverly Jackson-Loss, Professional Member

Mark Talbot, Public Member

Staff Present:

Alice Bradford

Scott Merchant

Georgia Norman

Agenda Item 1 was to call the meeting to order at 1:17 pm by Mr. Brown, chair.

Agenda Item 2 was to approve the minutes from the December 10, 2016 Rules

Committee meeting. A motion was made by Ms. Loss to approve the minutes. The

motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 3 was the discussion related to proposed amendments to the board’s

rules in 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §781.102 (Definitions) for publication in

the Texas Register.

Agenda Item 4 was the discussion related to proposed amendments to the board’s

rules in 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §781.203 (General Standards of

Practice) for publication in the Texas Register.

Agenda Item 5 was the discussion related to proposed amendments to the board’s

rules in 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §781.204 (Relationships with Clients)

for publication in the Texas Register.

Agenda Item 6 was the discussion related to proposed new rules to the board’s

rules in 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §781.222 (Technology in Social Work

Practice) for publication in the Texas Register.

Agenda Item 7 was the discussion related to proposed amendments to the board’s rules in 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §781.316 (Fees) for publication in the Texas Register.

Agenda Item 8 was the discussion related to proposed amendments to the board’s rules in 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §781.401 (Qualifications for Licensure) for publication in the Texas Register.

Agenda Item 9 was the discussion related to proposed amendments to the board’s rules in 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §781.402 (Clinical Supervision for LCSW and Non-Clinical Supervision for LMSW-AP and Independent Practice Recognition) for publication in the Texas Register.

Agenda Item 10 was the discussion related to proposed amendments to the board’s rules in 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §781.404 (Recognition as a Board-approved Supervisor and the Supervision Process) for publication in the Texas Register.

Agenda Item 11 was the discussion related to proposed amendments to the board’s rules in 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §781.406 (Required Documentation of Qualifications for Licensure) for publication in the Texas Register.

Agenda Item 12 was the discussion related to proposed amendments to the board’s rules in 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §781.603 (Complaint Procedures) for publication in the Texas Register.

Agenda Item 13 was items for consideration for future committee meeting agendas.

Agenda Item 14 was public comment. There was none.

Agenda Item 15 was to set the next committee meeting date(s). The next meeting

date will be September 8-9, 2017.

Agenda Item 16 was to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 2:20 pm.

Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Professional Development Committee Meeting

Friday, June 9, 2017, at 1:00 p.m.

Brown-Heatly Building

4900 N Lamar Blvd, Room #1430

Austin, TX 78751

MINUTES

Board Members Present:

Timothy Martel Brown, Professional Member

Mark Talbot, Public Member

Ben Morris, Public Member

Staff Present:

Alice Bradford

Scott Merchant

Georgia Norman

Agenda Item 1 was to call the meeting to order at 1:05 pm by Mr. Brown, chair.

Agenda Item 2 was to approve the minutes from the March 3, 2017 Professional

Development Committee meeting. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to approve the

minutes. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 3 was the discussion regarding the completion of the requirements

for the following Alternative Method of Examining Competency (AMEC) program

participants:

A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to approve the following individuals to begin the probationary period:

Carmichael, Sandy

Franklin, Alicia

Green, Kristian

Hanson, Katrina

Hemphill, Eshanna

Stanisich, Kathleen

The motion was seconded and passed.

A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to approve the following individuals for full licensure:

Alsina, Suzanne

Bernal, Priscilla

Casstevens, Kristin

Omoregie, Mercy

Robinson, Kenneth

Saxton, Rachel

Willis-Valdez, Lee Ann

The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 4 was the discussion regarding the Board’s jurisprudence examination. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 5 was items for consideration for future committee meeting agendas

Agenda Item 6 was public comment. There was none.

Agenda Item 7 was to set the next committee meeting date(s). The next meeting

date will be September 8-9, 2017.

Agenda Item 8 was to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 1:15 pm.

Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners
Board - Regular Meeting

Friday, June 9, 2017, at 2:00 p.m.

Brown-Heatly Building

4900 N Lamar Blvd, Room #1430

Austin, TX 78751

MINUTES

Board Members Present:

Timothy Martel Brown, Professional Member

Beverly Jackson Loss, Professional Member

Bryan Brumley, Professional Member

Benny Morris, Public Member

Denise Pratt, Public Member

Mark Talbot, Public Member

Staff Present:

Alice Bradford

Scott Merchant

Tim Speers

Georgia Norman

Guests Present:

Miriam Nussbaum

Agenda Item 1 was to call the meeting to order at 2:31 pm, by Mr. Brown, chair.

Agenda Item 2 was the approval of the minutes of the March 3, 2017, Board

meeting. A motion was made by Ms. Loss to approve the minutes. The motion was

seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 3 was the discussion regarding reports from the following Board

Committees:

Mr. Talbot gave the May 6, 2017 Ethics Committee meeting report. The committee reviewed 56 cases, of which 42 cases were closed and 6 cases were proposed for disciplinary action and 8 cases were tabled. A motion was made by Ms. Loss to approve the report. The motion was seconded and passed.

Mr. Talbot gave the June 8, 2017 Ethics Committee meeting report. The committee reviewed 20 cases, of which 7 cases were closed and 11 cases were proposed for disciplinary action and 2 cases were tabled. A motion was made by Ms. Loss to approve the report. The motion was seconded and passed.

Mr. Brown gave the Licensing Standards and Qualification Committee meeting report. The committee reviewed 40 cases, of which 32 cases were approved, 5 cases were denied and 3 cases were tabled. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to approve the report. The motion was seconded and passed.

Mr. Brown gave the Professional Development Committee meeting report. The committee discussed the Alternative Method of Examining Competency (AMEC) program participants and the Board’s jurisprudence examination. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve the report. The motion was seconded and passed.

Mr. Brown gave the Rules Committee meeting report. The committee discussed 22 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §781.102, §781.203, §781.204, §781.222, §781.316, §781.401, §781.402, §781.404, §781.406 and §781.603 for publication in the Texas Register. A motion was made by Ms. Pratt to approve. The motion was seconded and passed.