CBADP Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
March 2, 2006 – 10:00 am
Park Place Center, Sioux Falls, SD
Present: Nicole Burger, Kristi Spitzer, Kathy White, Robert Bogue, Mark Bratt, Kelly Johnson, Dennis Darrington & Patrick Powers
Burger called the meeting to order.
Johnson moved to approve the December 8, 2005 Board of Directors meeting minutes. White seconded the motion, motion carried.
Burger called for public input. There was no one present.
Rose Grant prepared and presented the financial report. Johnson moved to approve the proposed budget as presented. Spitzer seconded the motion, motion carried.
Burger presented her letter of resignation from the Board of Directors and the Chairperson position. Spitzer moved to accept Burgers resignation. Bratt seconded the motion, motion carried.
Burger announced that the Chairperson seat was open for nominations. White moved that Spitzer be nominated as Chairperson. Darrington seconded the motion, motion carried.
White moved that Bogue be nominated as Vice-Chairperson. Johnson seconded the motion, motion carried.
Burger reported that Nelson and Johnson would be attending the IC&RC conference in San Francisco, CA.
The Board acknowledged Secretary Oldenkamp’s resignation.
Burger stated she would submit her letter of resignation to Velda Barthel, DHS on March 3, 2006. She will also attach a list of suggested names of individuals to be considered as new appointees to the Board.
Spitzer moved that Burger or herself initiate conversation with the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse in attempt to set up protocol for notifying the division of individuals who continue working in the field with lapsed status. Bogue seconded the motion, motion carried.
The Board is requiring the CBADP to add the following to the trainee renewal application and the trainee lapse letter, which is also sent to the trainees clinical supervisor; If a trainee continues to work with lapsed status, the CBADP will report the trainee to the Ethics Complaints Committee.
Jeff Bratkiewicz presented himself to update the Board in regard to the upcoming ethics hearing.
Johnson moved the Board into Executive Session for the Ethics Committee report and to discuss personal issues. Bogue seconded the motion, motion carried.
Spitzer moved the Board out of Executive Session. Darrington seconded the motion, motion carried.
Bogue moved that Bratt send letter to file number 2005-07 requiring her to submit a letter of completion of the three individual sessions. Upon receipt of the letter of completion, the Board will consider the matter closed. White seconded the motion, motion carried.
Nelson reported that Naomi Schroeder and Mary Jo Arnold, both Lifeways employees, have been working several months in the field with no trainee status. Johnson moved that Spitzer send letter to Lifeways in regard to the situation. Bratt seconded the motion, motion carried.
Barb Gunderson submitted a request for discussion in regard to individuals identifying themselves as Prevention Specialists prior to certification and suggests the CBADP mail a letter of clarification to the field in regard to the presenting situation. Bogue moved that Spitzer submit a letter to the prevention coordinator and Ms. Gunderson thanking them for advocating on behalf of the field and prevention professionals and assuring them the Board of Directors discussed the situation. Darrington seconded the motion, motion carried.
Nelson asked for a volunteer to work the CBADP booth at the upcoming Chemical Dependency Association Conference. Nelson and Johnson will be in San Francisco attending the IC&RC conference the same dates as the CDA conference. There were no Board members available to assist with the display booth.
Spitzer moved that the $25.00 service provider fee be suspended for the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse when they are sponsoring training and providing continuing education. Bogue seconded the motion, motion carried.
Ruth Cedarface reported to the CBADP that she has received information in regard to Northern Plains continuing to certify individuals in South Dakota. The Board suggested that the CBADP forward all information to IC&RC.
Darrington moved that the September, 2006 Board of Directors meeting be held in Chamberlain, SD. Powers seconded the motion, motion carried.
Burke Eilers, Dodi Haug and Melinda Olson submitted a request to the Board asking that the Prevention Resource Center be added to the list of pre-approved sponsors for continuing professional training. Johnson moved that the Board add the Prevention Resource Center to the list when the current standards manual is updated. Bratt seconded the motion, motion carried.
The Board discussed the need for a Quality of Care Committee. Spitzer asked for volunteers. White, Bogue and Spitzer volunteered. Spitzer moved to approve the committee members. Darrington seconded the motion, motion carried.
The Public Rules Hearing is scheduled for March 20, 2006 at 10:00 am Central Time. The hearing will be held on the fourth floor of the Capitol Building in Pierre, SD. The majority of the Board must be present.
The Board revisited joining the South Dakota Health Professionals Assistance Program in regard to budget issues. Johnson moved to approve the CBADP joining the SD HPA Program. White seconded the motion, motion carried.
Bogue reported that he would form sub committee and further explore the clinical supervision training in which the CBADP may sponsor and offer CCBT’s to all attendees. Bogue is to speak with Gilbert Sudbeck and the Chemical Dependency Association and seek support. Bogue will report his findings at the June 1, 2006 Board of Directors meeting.
Burger reported that she was no longer interested in perusing requiring job description submission for trainees.
Burger reported that she was no longer interested in pursuing discussion in regard to the CEU/CCBT process.
Bogue moved that the CBADP contract with Dawn Tassler to proof the standards manual and make all necessary changes to ensure the manual is consistent with the rules. Ms. Tassler will receive the same dollar amount as her previous contract with the CBADP. Bratt seconded the motion, motion carried.
Spitzer reported that the late fees and returned check fee are not written into the rules. Johnson moved that the late fee and returned check fee be written as policy into the policy and procedure manual to remedy the issue. White seconded the motion, motion carried.
Bogue moved to adjourn. Johnson seconded the motion, motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Nelson
Administrative Officer