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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, July 17, 2006 at 9:00 a.m.

PLACE: 861 Silver Lake Boulevard, Dover, Delaware

Conference Room A, second floor of the Cannon Building

MINUTES APPROVED: September 18, 2006

MEMBERS PRESENT

Gloria Ho-Ruggiero, Professional Member, President

Timothy J. Toole, Professional Member, Vice President

Ralph Robinson, Professional Member, Secretary

Dr. Maria Carroll, Professional Member

Winnie Lewis, Public Member

Danna Levy, Public Member

Division Staff/Deputy Attorney General PRESENT

James Collins, Director, DPR

Abby Adams, Deputy Attorney General

Timothy Oswell, Administrative Specialist II

MEMBERS ABSENT

Robb Carter, Public Member

ALSO PRESENT

None

CALL TO ORDER

Mr. Toole called the meeting to order at 9:15 a.m.

REVIEW OF MINUTES

The Board reviewed the June 19, 2006 minutes for approval. Mr. Robinson made a motion, seconded by Ms. Ho-Ruggiero to approve the minutes as presented. Motion unanimously carried.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Review of Tabled Application for Licensure by Reciprocity – Jack Powell

The Board reviewed Jack Powell’s tabled application for licensure by reciprocity. Mr. Robinson made a motion, seconded by Ms. Ho-Ruggiero to approve the application contingent upon receipt of a supervisory reference form, or, if he is not able to complete the form, have Mr. Sutton provide as much information as possible regarding his supervision during the time period in question. Motion unanimously carried.

Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation for Dr. Maria Carroll

Mr. Collins presented a certificate of appreciation to Dr. Carroll for her selfless commitment to the Board, beginning with her first appointment as a Board member on May 12, 2000. This will be Dr. Carroll’s final meeting as a professional member of the Board.

Review of Final Draft of Revision to Rules

Ms. Adams presented the board with a final draft of proposed revisions to the Board’s rules. The proposal amends Board Regulation 5.0: Application and Examination; Board Regulation 6.0: Renewal; Board Regulation 7.0: Continuing Education; Board Regulation 8.0: Inactive Status; and Board Regulation 11.0: Crimes Substantially Related to the Practice of Social Work. Mr. Robinson made a motion, seconded by Ho-Ruggiero to approve the draft as amended. Motion unanimously carried.

Review of Final Order for Darlene Latta

Ms. Adams presented the board with a final draft of the Board’s order approving Ms. Latta for licensure. Mr. Robinson made a motion, seconded by Mr. Toole to approve the final order as presented. Motion unanimously carried.

NEW BUSINESS

Review of Application to sit for the ASWB exam – Melissa Gatlin

The Board reviewed Melissa Gatlins’ application to sit for the ASWB exam. Dr. Carroll made a motion, seconded by Mr. Toole to approve the application. Motion unanimously carried.

Review of Application to sit for the ASWB exam – Carol Deputy

The Board reviewed Carol Deputy’s application to sit for the ASWB exam. Dr. Carroll made a motion, seconded by Mr. Toole to approve the application. Motion unanimously carried.

Review of Application to sit for the ASWB exam – Jennifer Ford

The Board reviewed Jennifer Ford’s application to sit for the ASWB exam. Dr. Carroll made a motion, seconded by Mr. Toole to approve the application. Motion unanimously carried.

Review of Application for Licensure by Reciprocity – Nichole Stokes

The Board reviewed Nichole Stokes’ application for licensure by reciprocity. Dr. Carroll made a motion, seconded by Mr. Robinson to approve the application. Motion unanimously carried.

Review of Application for Continuation of Licensure - Military Deployment

The Board reviewed Timothy Krakowski’s request to the Division of Professional Regulation for a continuation of his licensure while he was deployed to Iraq. It is officially noted by the board that his request has been received and approved by the Division.

Request for Additional Time – English as a Second Language

The Board reviewed a request for approval of an additional two hours to complete the ASWB examination. The Board requested additional information before they would consider approving additional time.

Other Business Before the Board (for discussion only)

There was no other business before the Board.

CORRESPONDENCE

Letter from Missouri LCSW David Dalby Regarding Approved Supervision

The Board reviewed a letter from Mr. Dalby inquiring if he provided supervision to an applicant, would Delaware accept his supervision. As Mr. Dalby is a licensed clinical social worker in Missouri, his supervision would be acceptable.

PUBLIC COMMENT

There was no public comment.

Next Meeting

Ms. Ho-Ruggiero made a motion, seconded by Mr. Robinson to cancel the August 21, 2006 meeting. The next scheduled meeting will be held on September 18, 2006. Motion unanimously carried. All present indicated they could attend the September 18 meeting.

Adjournment

Ms. Ho-Ruggiero made a motion, seconded by Ms. Levy, to adjourn. Motion unanimously carried. There being no further business before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 11:20 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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