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|Cannon Building |STATE OF DELAWARE |Telephone: (302) 744-4500 |

|861 Silver Lake Blvd., Suite 203 |DEPARTMENT OF STATE |Fax: (302) 739-2711 |

|Dover, Delaware 19904-2467 |DIVISION OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION |Website: dpr. |

PUBLIC MEETING MINUTES: BOARD OF CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS

MEETING DATE AND TIME: Monday, February 26, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware

Conference Room A, second floor of the Cannon Building

MINUTES APPROVED:

MEMBERS PRESENT

Gloria Ho-Ruggiero, Professional Member, President

Timothy J. Toole, Professional Member, Vice President

Ralph Robinson, Professional Member, Secretary

Philip Thompson, Professional Member

Winnie Lewis, Public Member

Robb Carter, Public Member

Danna Levy, Public Member

Division Staff/Deputy Attorney General PRESENT

Kay Warren, Deputy Director

Allison Reardon, Deputy Attorney General

Timothy Oswell, Administrative Specialist II

CALL TO ORDER

Ms. Ho-Ruggiero called the meeting to order at 9:11 a.m.

Introduction of New Board Member

The Board welcomed Philip Thompson, LCSW, as a new professional member.

REVIEW OF MINUTES

The Board reviewed the November 20, 2006 minutes for approval. Ms. Ho-Ruggiero made a motion, seconded by Mr. Carter to approve the minutes as amended. Motion unanimously carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Proposal to Deny – Martha Goodman

At its meeting on April 17, 2006, the Board reviewed Ms. Goodman’s application to sit for the ASWB exam. The Board tabled Ms. Goodman’s application for a letter from Dr. Sandra Gil confirming her state license number, the state where she is licensed in and verification of the number of hours of one-to-one supervision she provided. No response was received from Dr. Gil or from the applicant to the Board’s request for additional information. Mr. Carter made a motion, seconded by Mr. Robinson, to propose to deny the application. Motion unanimously carried.

NEW BUSINESS

Review of Application to sit for the ASWB exam – Kevin Odwin

The Board reviewed Kevin Odwin’s application to sit for the ASWB exam. Mr. Toole made a motion, seconded by Mr. Robinson, to approve the application. Motion unanimously carried

Review of Application to sit for the ASWB exam – Elaine Dixon

The Board reviewed Elaine Dixon’s application to sit for the ASWB exam. Mr. Toole made a motion, seconded by Mr. Robinson, to approve the application contingent upon receipt of an official transcript. Motion unanimously carried

Review of Application to sit for the ASWB exam – Joseph Tegtmeier

The Board reviewed Joseph Tegtmeier’s application to sit for the ASWB exam. Mr. Toole made a motion, seconded by Mr. Robinson, to approve the application. Motion unanimously carried

Review of Application to sit for the ASWB exam – Ann Altemus

The Board reviewed Ann Altemus’ application to sit for the ASWB exam. Mr. Toole made a motion, seconded by Mr. Robinson to approve the application. Motion unanimously carried

Review of Application for Licensure by Reciprocity – Walter Jackson

The Board reviewed Walter Jackson’s application for licensure by reciprocity. Mr. Carter made a motion, seconded by Mr. Toole, to propose to deny the application based upon the applicant not providing proof of a Masters in Social Work degree or doctoral degree from a college or university accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. In addition, Mr. Jackson’s Pennsylvania license is expired. An applicant for licensure by reciprocity must have an active license in at least one state. Motion unanimously carried.

Review of Application for Licensure by Reciprocity – Jason Lorber

The Board reviewed Jason Lorber’s application for licensure by reciprocity. Mr. Toole made a motion, seconded by Mr. Carter, to approve the application. Motion unanimously carried.

Review of Application for Licensure by Reciprocity – Wendy Scott

The Board reviewed Wendy Scott’s application for licensure by reciprocity. Mr. Carter made a motion, seconded by Mr. Toole to propose to deny the application because the license verification from New York

indicated Ms. Scott had not passed the clinical level of the ASWB exam. The board will notify Ms. Scott that she may apply to the Board for approval to sit for the ASWB clinical exam. Motion unanimously carried.

Request(s) for Inactive Status

Mr. Carter made motion, seconded by Mr. Robinson, to approve requests from the following Licensed Clinical Social Workers to place their licenses on inactive status:

Madelyn Donald Mary McKee Melvin Kirk Jr.

Leta Parker Patricia Thompson

Request(s) for Hardship Extension

Ms. Ho-Ruggiero made a motion, seconded by Mr. Toole, to approve hardship extensions for Jane Luke and Nancy Mazaris. Motion unanimously carried.

Mr. Toole made a motion, seconded by Ms. Ho-Ruggiero to table Frank Malinsky’s request for a hardship extension because his request did not include a showing of good cause. Motion unanimously carried.

Assign Contact Person for Complaint #31-03-06

Ms. Ho-Ruggiero agreed to be the contact person for complaint #31-03-06.

Discussion of Reciprocity and License Requirement Provisions – Chapter 39 § 3907

The Board tabled discussion of reciprocity and MSW supervision until its next meeting.

ASWB New Board Member Training

Mr. Thompson and Ms. Levy tentatively plan to attend the new board member training on June 22-24, 2007 in Arlington, Virginia.

ASWB Spring Education Meeting

Mr. Robinson and Ms. Ho- Ruggiero plan to attend the spring education meeting on April 26-29, 2007.

Other Business Before the Board (for discussion only)

There was no other business before the Board.

CORRESPONDENCE

There was no correspondence for the Board to review.

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment.

Next Meeting

The next meeting will be held on March 19, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in Conference Room A .

Adjournment

Mr. Toole made a motion, seconded by Mr. Carter, to adjourn. Motion unanimously carried. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 10:47 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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Timothy E. Oswell, Administrative Specialist II

Delaware Board of Clinical Social Work Examiners

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