Originally published: . Volume 12, No. 3. Source pages: 7.
From the Minutes Selected Items from December 2020 Minutes of the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists (LSBEP)
Finance Committee –
a. The Board reviewed and discussed their current financial position based on the Financial Statements prepared by Valeria Dominique, CPA for September 2020 and October 2020. Dr. Gormanous moved to accept the Financial Statements for September 2020 and October 2020. The motion passed by roll call vote as follows: In favor: (6) Henke, Gormanous, Gibson, Moore, McNeely, Harness; Against: (0); Abstained: (0); Absent: (0).
b. The Board received, reviewed and discussed the Audit Report for FYE June 20, 2020 prepared by Mr. William Mercer, CPA and filed with the Office of the Legislative Auditor. Dr. Gormanous moved to accept and affirm the findings and response, and to further thank Ms. Dominique, Ms. Monic and Dr. Henke for their role in ensuring a smooth audit. The motion passed by roll call vote as follows: In favor: (6) Henke, Gormanous, Gibson, Moore, McNeely, Harness; Against: (0); Abstained: (0); Absent: (0).
Legislative Oversight Committee – Dr. Gormanous reported that the Ad Hoc Legislative Collaborative Committee (ALCC) met on December 4, 2020 and had a very productive meeting due to the clear agenda of discussion topics outlined by LPA. Dr. Gormanous reported that the next meeting date for the ALCC was scheduled for January 8, 2021. Mr. McNeely reported that the deadline to prefile was March 31, 2021. The Board discussed this timeline. Dr. Gormanous moved that the Board request that the ALCC finalize its draft recommendations for consideration at the Long Range Planning Meeting scheduled for January 28-29, 2021. The Board discussed the motion. The motion passed by roll call vote as follows: In favor:(6) Henke, Gormanous, Gibson, Moore, McNeely, Harness; Against: (0); Abstained: (0); Absent: (0)
Public and Professional Outreach Committee – Dr. Henke reported that the 3rd Edition, December 2020 Newsletter was published and distributed on December 10, 2020. Dr. Henke requested Board Members submit articles in time to publish another newsletter prior to the LRP Meeting in January. Dr. Moore reported that she was working on a FAQ page. Dr. Gibson agreed to complete the second part of her series on the complaint adjudication process and Dr. Gormanous reported he would work on interviewing Dr. Harness for a “Meet the Board” segment.
Liaison to Professional Organizations
a. The Board reviewed the draft presentation of the LSSP Committee. Dr. Gormanous moved to approve the presentation to be at the LSPA Annual Conference on January 29, 2020 at 9:00a.m.
b. Dr. Henke reported she would participate in ASPPB’s Meeting of Board/College Chairs on January 14, 2021.
c. Ms. Monic reported that the ASPPB Midyear Meeting is scheduled for April 2021 to be held in New Orleans
DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
2020-21 Budget Review – Public Protection and Safety, Time sensitive, required to ensure financial solvency – The board reviewed the budget line by line, considered and once again thoroughly discussed the final draft of the 2020-21 Budget. Following discussion and further consideration of the comments received at the November 20, 2020 meeting the Board approved a 2020-21 Budget adopted by formal resolution as follows:
The resolution having been submitted to a vote of the majority of the LSBEP, the vote thereon was as follows: 5 – Yeas – Amy Henke, Gina Gibson, Gregory Gormanous, Michelle Moore, Shannae Harness; 1 – Nays – Chance McNeely
Rulemaking Assignments and Timelines –
The Board discussed rulemaking initiatives. In consideration of the Budget review, Mr. McNeely moved in favor of proceeding immediately with rulemaking to propose amendments to increase the annual licensing renewal fees for licensed psychologists; license reinstatement fee; paper processing fee for paper renewals; and applications for temporary practice. Further to promulgate application fees for psychologists seeking approval to provide supervision via electronic platform (telepsychology). The Board discussed the motion and affirmed the following changes: […] The motion passed by roll call vote as follows: In favor:(6) Henke, Gormanous, Gibson, Moore, McNeely, Harness; Against: (0); Abstained: (0); Absent: (0)
The Board tabled discussion of the additional rulemaking items (Continuing Professional Development, Inactive License Status, Emeritus Status, Summary Suspension Procedures, La. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 49:953.C. – Procedure for an interested person to petition the agency for rulemaking, Telepsychology) for workgroup discussion and consideration at the Long Range Planning meeting on January 28 – 29, 2021.
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