TexasState Board of Social Worker Examiners

Ethics Committee Meeting

Thursday, June 4, 2009, 9:00 am

HobbyBuilding

333 Guadalupe, Room 100

Austin Texas

Minutes

Board Members Present:

Kimberly Hernandez, Professional Member

Dorinda Noble, Professional Member

Mark Talbot, Public Member

Tim Brown, Professional Member

Staff Present:

Carol Miller

Dawn Burton

Georgia Norman

Steve Slough

Gerard Bonner

Damon Parker

Champ Kerr

Guests Present:

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Paul Morinville

Patricia Ibrahim

Catherine Forsman

Tyler Burnett

Kenda Dalrymple

Debbie Davis

Marty Cirkiel

Carol Jones

Al Sutton

Bradley Forsgren

Linda Fisher

Olivia Wilson

Cossy Hough

Eileen Medher

Roxanne Dawes

Jean Lerner

Tracy Gualandi

Sarah Richardson

Derek Roberts

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Agenda Item 1 was to call the meeting to order at 9:23 am by Dr. Noble.

Agenda Item 2 was to approve the minutes from the March 2009 Ethics 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 on the following pending complaints:

Complaint # 1072090019 (VB)was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090007 (AT) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to propose a reprimand and advisement. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint #1072080110 (DD) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to propose a letter of reprimand. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint #1072090020 (KP) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to propose a 2 year suspension, 6 hours of continuing education in ethics and services to the elderly prior to restoration of license and 1 year of supervision and quarterly reports. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint #1072080109 (PI) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble for revocation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090031 (LF) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Hernandez to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090067 (TB) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as non-jurisdictional. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080099 (MH) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint as unsubstantiated. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090056 (OW) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Hernandez to stand on previous decision. The motion was seconded and discussed. The motion passed.

Complaint #1072090030 (FG)was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Hernandez to table this complaint for further investigation and subpoena. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090053 (CM) was discussed. A motion was made by Ms. Hernandez to close this complaint as non-jurisdictional. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090001 (CM) and 1072090002 (CM)were discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Talbot to close this complaint with a letter of advisement regarding conduct. The motion was seconded and discussed. The motion passed.

Complaint # 1072090048 (JV) and 1072090036 (JV) were discussed. A motion was made by Dr.Noble to close these complaints as non-jurisdictional. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080083 (JK) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to not accept the surrender and propose revocation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072080079 (DM) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to propose a cease and desist. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090013 (MR) was discussed. A motion was made by Dr. Noble to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090017 (RH) was discussed. This complaint was not discussed.

Complaint # 1072090018 (SH) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to propose a cease and desist. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint #1072090028 (DM) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090041 (BZ) was discussed. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to close this complaint as no violation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Complaint # 1072090083 (BF) was discussed. This complaint was not discussed.

Agenda Item 4 was the discussion regarding the executive director’s report on the following cases where

disciplinary actionshave been recommended, Informal Settlement Conferences have been held or SOAH hearings

have been requested:

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SW-04-101 MS

1072060093 VL

1072080010 JA

1072080068 LS

1072080078 JH

1072080094 CC

1072080021 CW

1072080058 GF

1072080072 LW

1072080069 SD

1072070028 SJ

1072080104MS

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Agenda Item 5 was the discussion regarding compliance issues related to board-approved supervisors providing

supervision as a condition of a disciplinary order. A motion was made by Mr. Brown to make recommendations.

The motion was seconded and passed.

Agenda Item 6 was to set the next committee meeting date(s). The next meeting date will be August 4, 2009.

Agenda Item 7 was public comment. There was no public comment.

Agenda Item 8 was to adjourn the meeting at 4:00 pm.

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Chairman

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