Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences: Public Meeting Notice (Feb. 17, 2025)

DIAL 6200 Park Building

Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences

Meeting Notice

Feb. 17, 2025
9 a.m.

6200 Park Avenue | Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Walnut Woods conference room

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Meeting ID: 879 2160 9438 Passcode: 410493
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Agenda

Open Session

  • I. Call Meeting to Order
    • A. Roll Call — To determine that a quorum is present
    • B. Introductions
    • C. Announcements
  • II. Discussion and Vote on Meeting Minutes — Nov. 18, 2024, regular meeting
  • III. Reports
    • A. Executive Officer — Mary Collins
    • B. General Counsel — Emily DeRonde
    • C. Licensure Specialist — Maya Shilling
    • D. Board Chair — Cindy Hummel
  • IV. Rulemaking — Discussion and Vote to File Notice of Intended Action
    • A. Rescind Barber Rules
    • B. IAC 481-944.2 — Continuing education for Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
  • V. Petitions for Rule Waiver — The board will review and vote on request for waiver of administrative rules.
    • A. Stephanie Seelow — IAC 481-940.2(2), Requirements for an instructor's license.
    • B. Adam Young — IAC 481-940.3, Examination requirements.
  • VI. Legislative Updates: House File 49 and Senate File 41 — Establishment training program
  • VII. Other Business
    • A. Iowa Office of Apprenticeship — Chris Kula, Apprenticeship Program Coordinator
    • B. Policy for Unlicensed and Inactive Practice — Vote to delegate authority
  • VIII. Complaints of Unlicensed Practice — The board will discuss and/or vote on complaints about the alleged practice of a profession without a license.
    • A. Practicing Barbering and Cosmetology Services Without a License — Alejandra Torres: Complaint #23-0170
    • B. Practicing Barbering and Cosmetology Services Without a License — Avionna Taylor: Complaint #24-0040
    • C. Practicing Barbering and Cosmetology Services Without a License — Devontez Wells: Complaint #24-0041
  • IX. Opportunity for Public Comment

Closed Session

  • X. Items for Review and Discussion — Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(a) to review or discuss records which are required or authorized by state or federal law to be kept confidential; Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(d) to discuss whether to initiate licensee disciplinary investigations or proceedings; and Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(f) to discuss the decision to be rendered in a contested case conducted according to the provisions of chapter 17A.
    • A. Closed Session Minutes (21.5(1)(a))
    • B. Complaints & Investigative Reports (21.5(1)(d))
    • C. Compliance with Board Orders (21.5(1)(d))
    • D. Notice of Hearing, Statement of Charges (21.5(1)(d))
    • E. Combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement & Final Order/Settlement Agreements & Final Orders/Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Final Order (21.5(1)(f))
    • F. Agreement not to Practice, Voluntary Surrender (21.5(1)(a))
    • G. Criminal History Review (21.5(1)(h))
    • H. Consent Agreements (21.5(1)(a)), (21.5(1)(h))

Open Session

  • XI. Action on Closed Session Agenda — The board will vote in open session about decisions made during closed session.
    • A. Closed Session Minutes (21.5(1)(a))
    • B. Complaints & Investigative Reports (21.5(1)(d))
    • C. Compliance with Board Orders (21.5(1)(d))
    • D. Notice of Hearing, Statement of Charges (21.5(1)(d))
    • E. Combined Statement of Charges, Settlement Agreement & Final Order/Settlement Agreements & Final Orders/Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Final Order (21.5(1)(f))
    • F. Agreement not to Practice, Voluntary Surrender (21.5(1)(a))
    • G. Criminal History Review (21.5(1)(h))
    • H. Consent Agreements (21.5(1)(a)), (21.5(1)(h))
  • XII. Adjournment

The next meeting for the board will take place on May 19, 2025.


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