SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF EXAMINERS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS

BOARD CONFERENCE CALL MINUTES FOR JANUARY 17, 2006

Members Present:         Frederick Magnavito, Ph.D., President

                                    Bradley Woldt, Ph.D., Vice-President

                                    S. Richard Gunn, Ph.D., Secretary

                                    Barbara Yutrzenka, Ph.D., Member

                                    Thomas Stanage, Ph.D., Member

                                    Lorin Pankratz, Lay Member

                                    Danny Green, Lay Member

Members Absent:         None

Others Present: Carol Tellinghuisen, Executive Administrator

                                    Jill Lesselyoung, Executive Assistant

                                    Paula Spargur, Executive Assistant

President Magnavito called the conference call to order at 2:05 PM CST.

Vote on License on Applicant #252:  The Board voted to ratify the license for Applicant #252.  Woldt moved and Green seconded the motion. The motion was carried by a unanimous vote.

Financial Report:  Lesselyoung reported on the finances as of November 30, 2005.  Current revenue is $11,124.61 but this figure will increase during the fiscal year as yearly dues are paid.  Expenses are $23,307.52 and cash on hand is $80,697.55.  Yutrzenka moved and Stanage seconded to accept the financial report as presented. Motion was carried by a unanimous vote.

Approval of Minutes from September 22-23, 2005.  Green moved and Yutrzenka seconded to approve the minutes of September 22-23, 2005.  Motion carried by a unanimous vote.

Complaints/Investigations:  The Board entered executive session at 2:25 PM to discuss complaints and investigations on a motion by Woldt and seconded by Pankratz.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.  The Board exited executive session at 2:35 PM on a motion by Yutrzenka and seconded by Green.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.

#168-The applicant has agreed to psychological evaluation in Minnesota.  The psychologist will pay all costs and the Board will receive the report as the client.

#171-Magnavito recommended that all charges be dismissed as the psychologist has completed training on the MMPI and the use of DSM-IV.  Stanage moved and Woldt seconded to dismiss.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.  

#179-Stanage recommended that this complaint be dismissed due to lack of substantive evidence.  Yutrzenka moved and Pankratz seconded to dismiss.  The motion was carried by a unanimous vote.

FARB:  Tellinghuisen attended The Federation of Associated Regulatory Boards held in Florida and gave a review of the meeting.

ASPPB Mid-Year Meeting:  The ASPPB Mid-Year Meeting will be April 20-23, 2006 in Sandestin, FL.  Yutrzenka moved and Woldt seconded that a board member should attend the mid-year meeting to be funded by the Board.  Motion carried by unanimous vote.  Those interested should contact the board office.

Licensing Question by Visakhapapatnam Psychologist:  The Board discussed the questions raised by the psychologist about possible state licensure. The psychologist will be advised to make application to the Board to have the credentials reviewed. 

American Board of Professional Psychology and Reciprocity:  A psychologist inquired about reciprocity and the ABPP.  South Dakota has no total reciprocity and this will be communicated to the psychologist.

CPQ and Oral Examinations:  The ASPPB Board of Directors voted to amend the CPQ eligibility criteria such that successful passage of an oral examination of competence to practice will no longer be required after June 1, 2006. This topic will be discussed in detail at the next Board meeting.

ASPPB Workgroup Report on Education and Training:  All Board members have a copy of the report.  No action is needed by the Board.

ASPPB Code of Conduct for 2005:  The use of the 2005 version of the ASPPB Code of Conduct was discussed and will be set as a major item for the next full meeting.  It was felt that no action should take place during this year’s legislative session. 

Specific Items To Be Completed Prior To Next Meeting:  All members will study the information on the CPQ for the next meeting.  Yutrzenka will present on the specifics of CPQ and Gunn will contact ASPPB regarding CPQ and the oral exam.

March 2006 Board Meeting Schedule:  The next Board meeting is scheduled for March 29-30, 2006 in Sioux Falls, SD, but the Board office will attempt to schedule for the 29^th for a full day and reserve the 30^th as a backup only.  The specific time and place will be announced at a later date.

Green moved and Yutrzenka seconded to adjourn.  Motion was carried by unanimous vote.  The conference call was adjourned at 3:40 PM CST.

Respectfully submitted,

S. Richard Gunn, Ph.D.

Secretary