Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences: Meeting Notice (May 19, 2025)

DIAL 6200 Park Building

Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences

Meeting Notice

May 19, 2025
8 a.m.

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

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Meeting ID: 811 7448 4293 Passcode: 470327
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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. Election of Officers
    • A. Chair
    • B. Vice Chair
  • III. Discussion and Vote on Meeting Minutes — Feb. 17, 2025, regular meeting
  • IV. Reports
    • A. Executive Officer — Mary Collins
      • 1. Head Spas
      • 2. NIC Best Practice Compliance Exam
      • 3. Rule Reminder, IAC 481-943.17(1)
      • 4. Annual School Inspection Report
    • B. Licensure Specialist — Maya Shilling
    • C. Board Chair — Cindy Hummel
      • 1. Prov CIB Remote Testing Update
      • 2. Students in Establishments
  • V. Discussion and Vote to Adopt and File Rulemaking
    • A. ARC 9007C — Rescind Barber rules
    • B. ARC 9002C — IAC 481-944.2, Continuing education for Barbering and Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
  • VI. Legislative Updates
    • A. House File 711 — Establishment training program.
    • B. House Study Bill 142 — Prohibiting community colleges from offering a barbering and cosmetology arts and sciences curriculum within a merged area.
    • C. Senate File 316 — Schools and a combined course of study.
  • VII. Other Business: Discussion and Vote — 2026 board meeting dates
  • 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 — Kevin Fajardo: Complaint #23-0057
    • B. Practicing Barbering and Cosmetology Services Without a License — Erica Swanger: Complaint #23-0194
    • C. Practicing Barbering and Cosmetology or Esthetics Services Without a License — Liz Castro: Complaint #23-0307
    • D. Practicing Nail Technology Services Without a License — Ashley Dunkelberger: Complaint #23-0410
    • E. Practicing Esthetician Services Without a License — Zayra Sanches: Complaint #23-0446
    • F. Practicing Barbering and Cosmetology Services Without a License — Patricia Thomas: Complaint #24-0077
    • G. Practicing Esthetician Services Without a License — Mariah Wickliff: Complaint #24-0321
    • H. Practicing Nail Technology Services Without a License — Jessica Coffey: Complaint #24-0438
    • I. Practicing Barbering and Cosmetology Services Without a License — Giavanna Manley-Bassett: Complaint #24-0444
    • J. Practicing Nail Technology Services Without a License — Kelciee Lee Hall: Complaint #24-0445
    • K. Practicing Nail Technology Services Without a License — Karrissa Ann Hall: Complaint #24-0446
  • IX. Contested Case Hearing: Melissa Kriesel, Complaint #24-0094 (9 a.m.) — The board will hold contested case hearings in the following matters. Pursuant to Iowa Code section 272C.6(1), a contested case hearing may be held in open or closed session at the discretion of the licensee.
  • X. Opportunity for Public Comment

Closed Session

  • XI. 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; 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; and Iowa Code section 21.5(1)(h) to avoid disclosure of specific law enforcement matters, such as allowable tolerances or criteria for the selection, prosecution, or settlement of cases, which if disclosed would facilitate disregard of requirements imposed by law.
    • A. Closed Session Minutes (21.5(1)(a))
    • B. Complaints & Investigative Reports (21.5(1)(d))
    • C. Notice of Hearing, Statement of Charges (21.5(1)(d))
    • D. 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))
    • E. Voluntary Surrender (21.5(1)(a))
    • F. Criminal History Review (21.5(1)(h))
    • G. Deliberations of a Contested Case Hearing (21.5(1)(f))

Open Session

  • XII. 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. Notice of Hearing, Statement of Charges (21.5(1)(d))
    • D. 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))
    • E. Voluntary Surrender (21.5(1)(a))
    • F. Criminal History Review (21.5(1)(h))
    • G. Deliberations of a Contested Case Hearing (21.5(1)(f))
  • XIII. Adjournment

The next meeting for the board will take place on July 7, 2025.


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