Meeting Notice
Aug. 18, 2025
9 a.m.
6200 Park Avenue | Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Walnut Woods conference room
Attend virtually via Zoom
Meeting ID: 840 7041 6058 Passcode: 808110
Or call: 312.626.6799
Agenda
Open Session
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I. Call Meeting to Order
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A. Roll Call — To determine that a quorum is present
- B. Introductions
- C. Announcements
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II. Discussion and Vote on Meeting Minutes — July 7, 2025, regular meeting
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III. Reports
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A. Board Chair: Cindy Hummel — Theory exams
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B. Executive Director — Mary Collins
- 1. Pivot Point Fundamentals: Spanish
- 2. NIC Conference
- 3. Board Vacancies
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C. Licensure Specialist — Maya Shilling
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D. Assistant Attorney General — Regan Hodina
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IV. Petitions for Rule Waiver — The board will review and vote on requests for waiver of administrative rules.
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A. Kriston Long — IAC 481.940.3(1), Examination requirements
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B. Ahmed Sanoussi — IAC 481.940.3(1), Examination requirements
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V. Complaints of Unlicensed Practice — The board will discuss and/or vote on complaints about the alleged practice of a profession without a license.
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A. Practicing Barbering and Cosmetology Services Without a License — Ahmed Sanoussi: Complaint #25-0023
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B. Practicing Barbering and Cosmetology Services Without a License at an Unlicensed Establishment, "SK Barbershop" — Georges Dakonsa: Complaint #25-0173
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C. Practicing Nail Technology Services Without a License — Halle McDermott: Complaint #25-0227
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D. Practicing Barbering and Cosmetology Services Without a License — Tristen Yap: Complaint #25-0236
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VI. Contested Case Hearing: Tuyen Thi Xuan Johnson, Complaint #21-0294 (1 p.m.) — 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.
- VII. Opportunity for Public Comment
Closed Session
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VIII. 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.
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A. Closed Session Minutes (21.5(1)(a))
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B. Complaints & Investigative Reports (21.5(1)(d))
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C. 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))
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D. Agreement not to Practice, Voluntary Surrender (21.5(1)(a))
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E. Criminal History Review (21.5(1)(h))
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F. Deliberations of a Contested Case Hearing (21.5(1)(f))
Open Session
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IX. Action on Closed Session Agenda — The board will vote in open session about decisions made during closed session.
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A. Closed Session Minutes (21.5(1)(a))
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B. Complaints & Investigative Reports (21.5(1)(d))
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C. 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))
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D. Agreement not to Practice, Voluntary Surrender (21.5(1)(a))
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E. Criminal History Review (21.5(1)(h))
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F. Deliberations of a Contested Case Hearing (21.5(1)(f))
- X. Adjournment
The next meeting for the board will take place on Nov. 17, 2025.
- Agendas are subject to change and may be revised up to 24 hours before the start of the meeting. Please check the DIAL Public Meeting Calendar to ensure you are viewing the current version.
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