New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS DIVISION
Toney Anaya Building ▪ 2550 Cerrillos Road ▪ Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
(505) 476-4960 ▪ Fax (505) 476-4665 ▪ www.RLD.state.nm.us
Regular Board Meeting
Regulation & Licensing Department
5200 Oakland Ave NE, Albuquerque
January 30, 2015
DRAFT
MEETING MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Dr. Granados called the meeting to order at 9:50 a.m. Roll call was taken and a quorum was established.
Members Present:
Tomas Granados, Psy.D.
Paul Bagwell, Psy.D.
Anthony Tony Kreuch, Psy.D.
Diane Dekker, Ph.D.
Sandra L. Seehaver, Public Member
SJ Soter Ph.D.- Telephonically
Wendy Shanahan, M.S- Telephonically
Staff Present:
Samantha Sandoval-Lopez, Board Administrator
Vanessa Montoya, Compliance Officer
2.
Public Present:
See sign in sheet
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Dr. Kruech made a Motion to approve the amended agenda with the corrected spelling of Dr. Lindstrom’s name in 4.2. Motion was Seconded by Dr. Dekker.
MOTION PASSES
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Seehaver made a Motion to approve the October 9, 2014 meeting minutes.
Motion was Seconded by Dr. Bagwell.
MOTION PASSES
Ms. Shanahan made a Motion to approve the amended October 10, 2014 meeting minutes.
Motion was Seconded by Dr. Bagwell.
MOTION PASSES

Board of Psychologist Examiners
4. OLD BUSINESS
4.1 Walden University-Dr. Trybus
Dr. Trybus gave the board a recap of why Walden University cannot get program accreditation from APA. Dr. Trybus told the board that Walden currently has 10 students in the process of obtaining their degree and would like to know if there is anyway the board can accommodate these students.
4.2 Critical Incedent Reporting- Dr. Lindstrom, HSD
The board did not receive a response from Dr. Lindstom regarding the letter inviting Dr Lindstrom to attend the meeting to answer questions.
The board asked that this item be put on the next board meeting agenda.
4.3 Critical Incedent Reporting-NMPA
This item will be put on the next board meeting agenda.
4.4 RxP Reciprocity update
Dr. Soter gave the board an update on the possibility of reciprocity between NM and LA. Dr. Soter has been in contact with Dr. Quillen from
LA and was asked if the NMBOPE can send a letter to the Lousiana Board stating our interest.
4.5 Universal Application update
Mrs. Lopez gave the board an update on the PLUS program and stated that NM is now in the implementation phase of the Universal
Application. Mrs. Lopez informed the board that once an applicant has completed the supporting documents portion of the application through
ASPPB our board will receive an email with a PDF version of all verified documents. The completed application will then be forwarded to the application committee for final review.
5. NEW BUSINESS
5.1 Native America Commentary related to APA Code of Ethics-
Melinda Garcia, Ph.D.
Dr. Garcia spoke about being joined with the APA ethics committee and the APA ethics office to collect data. Dr. Garcia said that cultural competence is missing in training, research and treating of Native
Americans. Dr. Garcia told the board that New Mexico has the highest percentage of native tribes across the nation. Dr. Granados asked the board if they had the opportunity The board asked that this item be put on the next board meeting agenda.
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5.2 BPOE Budget
Kathy Ortiz, Financial Team Leader presented to the board an overview of the FY15 budget. The board discussed travel. Ms. Ortiz told the board that Mrs. Lopez has projected money for 1 office staff and 1 board member to attend the ASPPB Annual Meeting in April 2015. Ms.
Ortiz told the board that if budget allows and depending on the training the board does have a place to project for trainings and space rentals. Ms.
Ortiz brought to the board an estimate for use of Webex for video conferencing. Ms. Ortiz said that it would cost $899.00 per year to purchase Webex and said that this fee could be broken up between multiple boards.
ADJOURN - Due to inclement weather Motion to adjourn was made by Ms. Seehaver.
Seconded by Dr. Bagwell.
Meeting was adjourned at 12:35p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY:
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Samantha Sandoval-Lopez, Board Administrator Date
APPROVED BY:
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Tomas Granados, Psy.D., Board Chair Date
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