Originally published: . Volume 9, No. 6. Source pages: 6.
From the Minutes Selected Items from March Discussions of the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Eric Cerwonka, Plaintiff, filed Executive Director a Rule to Show Cause in the 19 1h JDC, for assessment of specific court costs and attorney fees in the matter No. 656,587, Sec. 24. The matter was heard on March 5, 2018. Judge Caldwell denied Plaintiffs Rule to Show Cause.
Finance Committee Report Dr. Griffin reported that he reviewed and approved Leave Reports for Ms. Monic. Dr. Griffin reported that he reviewed and approved Bank Reconciliations prepared by Ms. Monic from February 2018. The Board reviewed and by motion of Dr. Henke accepted the Financial Statements for February 2018 prepared by Valerie Dominique, CPA. Ms. Dominique's report stated that: "We currently have budgeted to have a Net Income (Income- Expenses) of $5,737. With 4 months remaining in this fiscal year, you currently have a Net Income (profit) of $161,503.86. Total Income is under budget by $10,593.53. Total expenses are under budget by $166,360.39. We have completed 8/12 months for the year. The% of Budget column should be at or below 67%. In the attached Budget report I have yellow highlighted several expense accounts that are already over 67%, so we need to be careful about spending in these categories. Otherwise, your financial position looks good."
Contract Renewals for July 1, 2018 – The Board agreed to continue contracts with Courtney P. Newton, Esq.(Attorney), Sasha J. Lambert, Ph.D.(Complaints Coordinator I), Erin Skaff Vandenweghe, Psy.D. (Complaints Coordinator II), Mark P. Vigen, Ph.D. (Complaints Coordinator III), Statewide Surveillance (Licensed Investigators) and Valerie Dominique (CPA) by formal resolutions adopted this date, attached as part of these minutes. Sparkhound will be considered at a later date upon receipt of a quote to upgrade platform and develop online Jurisprudence Examination.
Draft Rule Revisions -The Board reviewed the final drafts of rules revising Continuing Education, Inactive Status, Emeritus Status, Fees, and Provisional Licensure. Ms. Monic was directed to distribute the drafts for comment prior to filing for publication.
Dr. Lambert moved to enter Executive Session pursuant to LSA R.S.42:17.A(4), to review credentials and vet nominees to the LSSP Committee, review matters under litigation, and conduct oral examinations and file reviews. By motion of Dr. Boggs, the board unanimously agreed to close executive session to enter the following into the record:
Dr. Crouch recused herself from discussions regarding pending litigation, specifically:
U.S. DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA- LAFAYETTE DIVISION, Eric Cerwonka v. LSBEP Civil Action No.6:17-cV-01095-UDJ-CBW and JST LOUISIANA CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS, No 2017- CA-1199,Appeal from the 191h JDC
Appointment to LSSP Committee to fill the July 1.2018 – June30,2021 seat-In accordance with the LAC Title 46 Part LXIII, Subpart 2, §3202, the Board, reviewed the self- nominations of Jessica Clark, S.S.P. and Stacey L. Johnson, M.A., S.S.P. in Executive Session. After careful consideration of the two qualified nominees, the LSBEP confirmed the appointment of Jessica Clark, S.S.P., to the LSSP Committee for the term beginning July 1,2018- June 30, 2021.
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