CBADP Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
June 1, 2006 – 10:00 am
Park Place Center, Sioux Falls, SD
Spitzer called the meeting to order.
Johnson moved to suspend the rule on rearranging the agenda to allow for individuals to present public input. Bratt seconded the motion, motion carried.
Dona Kenealley was present for Public Input. Ms. Kenealley requested that the Board reconsider a decision the Board made a few years ago, which allowed a CCAPT workshop to be approved for the academic course Foundations of Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention. Ms. Kenealley reminded the Board that training is specific to skill building, not education. She stated she is concerned that a precedent will be set for training to be accepted in lieu of college coursework. Ms. Kenealley informed the Board that the courses required for certification are available on line through the ADAS Department and that the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Studies Department works hard to meet the needs of all individuals across the state. Ms. Kenealley stated that all coursework required for AODA & CPS certification will be offered online by the summer of 2007.
Kathy Asper and Robin Erz were present for Public Input. Kathy Asper presented information in regard to CCAPT. Ms. Asper presented the advantages to participating in modules in lieu of college coursework. Ms. Asper stated that the modules are more cost effective and the information is more updated. She reported that the module information is more current than textbook information. Ms. Asper also indicated that it is advantageous for the participating individual to network with professionals in the field as opposed to on line coursework. College credit will be offered for the CCAPT through the University of Sioux Falls. The training and the manual are free. There will be a $40 charge for each college credit. Ms. Asper is requesting the Board approve the SAPST – Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training to meet the requirements for the Foundations of Alcohol and Other Drug Preventions course required for Prevention certification.
Johnson moved to approve the SAPST - Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training, sponsored by CCAPT, to meet the requirements for the Foundations of Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Course. White seconded the motion, motion carried.
Johnson moved to approve the March 2, 2006 Executive Session minutes with the following change: Change continued involvement to attempted involvement. Bogue seconded the motion with the change, motion carried.
Johnson moved to approve the March 2, 2006 Board of Director meeting minutes. Darrington seconded the motion, motion carried.
Bogue moved to approve the April 19, 2006 Board of Director meeting minutes with the following change: add “contact” to the six hours for prevention specific ethics. Bratt seconded the motion, motion carried.
Darrington moved to approve the April 19, 2006 executive session minutes with the following change: change to the board does not understand the nature of the complaint. Johnson seconded the motion. White abstained. Motion carried.
The financial report was prepared by Rose Grant and presented by White. Johnson recommends the accountant have the proposed budget together by the June Board of Directors meeting for review. Bratt moved to accept the finance report. Bogue seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Darrington moved that White and Grant work together to prepare the budget. Johnson seconded the motion. Motion carried.
The Portfolio Review Committee will be meeting July 13 & 14, 2006, at 8:30 am Central Time at the Park Place Center, Sioux Falls, SD.
Johnson moved to adopt the standardized form that IC&RC is mandating for case study reviews. As per IC&RC’s requirements, case studies will be reviewed for format only, not content. White seconded the motion, motion carried.
Jeff Bathke submitted a request for the CBADP waive the mailing label fee for the Division of Alcohol & Drug Abuse. White moved to continue charging $100.00 for the mailing labels fee. Bogue seconded the motion, motion carried.
Bogue moved the Board into Executive Session at 12:25 pm. Johnson seconded the motion, motion carried.
File # 2006 – 05 Spitzer moved that the Board submit a letter stating; Thank you for your self-report. A copy of the report will be placed in your CBADP file. No action will be taken at this time. Darrington seconded the motion, motion carried.
Spitzer declared the Board out of Executive Session at 12:35 pm.
Fredrick Stephan submitted a request for the board to reinstate his certification. Mr. Stephan’s status lapsed when he was doing relief work for hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Darrington moved to reinstate his certification. Johnson seconded the motion, motion carried. Mr. Stephan will be required to pay the late fee.
Seidel discussed the difference in renewal policies for certified professionals and trainees. White moved to make polices consistent as stated; after the last day of the month of the individual’s birth, a late fee will be required and there will be a thirty-day grace period. Bogue seconded the motion, motion carried.
Johnson moved the Board move into Executive Session at 1:26 pm for the Ethics Committee Report. Bogue seconded the motion, motion carried.
Spitzer declared the Board out of Executive Session at 2:00 pm.
Bogue moved that Bratt write all appropriate letters as discussed in Executive Sessions. Johnson seconded the motion, motion carried.
File # 2006 – 03 Based on the results of the internal investigation, the Board was in agreement that the CBADP close the file.
File # 2005- 06 After reviewing the information presented at the informal meeting, the Board was in agreement that the complaint does not warrant further action.
File # 2006 - 04 The Board was in agreement that based on the information provided, it does not appear that the professional did any wrongdoing. It appears the counselor followed the established / required ethical guidelines.
File # 2005 – 07 The Board reported that the certified professional must provide proof of completion of the three individual sessions by the next Board of Directors meeting.
The CBADP has received requests for an outside group of academic professionals to be appointed to review educational information submitted to the Board. Johnson moved that when the office receives a request for approval of academic coursework, the CBADP send the educational information to the Department Chair, from each university who offers relevant coursework, inviting their comments. The CBADP will only submit the syllabus. There will be no personal information to be submitted to the schools. The CBADP is to create a system of submitting the information to each university allowing for comment within a specified timeframe. Bogue seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Darrington moved that the CBADP enter into contract with Matt Stricherz to update the educational spreadsheet. Bratt seconded the motion, motion carried.
Ruth Cedar Face submitted a request to the Board in regard to certification upgrade. Ms. Cedar Face was grandfathered into the CBADP in 2000. She participated in a written and oral examination in 1995 through Northern Plains Native American Chemical Dependency Association. The examinations were not IC&RC tests and the CBADP does not have proof of examination scores. Ms. Cedar Face is requesting to upgrade her certification. Bogue moved that Ms. Cedar Face would need to complete the IC&RC written and oral examinations in order to upgrade. Bratt seconded the motion, motion approved.
Donita Reeves submitted a letter to the Board inquiring whether pass / fail status for coursework is acceptable for certification. Bogue moved that pass / fail status is acceptable for meeting the certification standards. However, the Board did not review her credentials, resume, etc. White seconded the motion, motion carried.
The Board was in agreement that Nelson would attend and represent the Board at the Health Professionals Assistance Program meetings. The HPAP is available to any individual recognized by the Board, with the exception of inactive individuals.
The Board of Directors addressed questions / concerns submitted by Cindy Ellefson. Johnson moved that Ms. Ellefson’s concerns were appropriate and that the Board is appreciative of her letter. Darrington seconded the motion, motion carried.
Shari Bradstream submitted a request to be allowed to participate in the examination with two pending courses needed for certification. Bogue moved to deny the request and continue with the present policy allowing one pending course. Darrington seconded the motion, motion carried.
Bogue moved to approve the administrative rules as presented with the proposed changes including; the Board will no longer require a specific amount of hours of continuing professional training to be submitted in cultural competency and or special populations. The Board has also changed the requirements for CCDC III to include requiring a special populations course or cultural competency and a CD specific elective. Johnson seconded the motion, motion carried.
The Interim Committee Rules Hearing will be June 13, 2006 in Pierre, SD at 9:00 am. Spitzer and Nelson will attend.
The Board was in agreement to extend Dawn Tassler’s contract to proof the standards manual to ensure consistency with the administrative rules.
Bouge moved that the CBADP would submit a monthly list of all individuals with lapsed status to include certified counselors and trainees, to Gib Sudbeck at the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse. White seconded the motion, motion carried.
Bogue reported he has spoken with Dawn Tassler and Jack Colbrath in regard to a Clinical Supervision Training. The CBADP is interested in providing payment for the guest speaker.
Johnson moved to adjourn the meeting. White seconded the motion, motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Tina Nelson
Administrative Officer