Board of Sign Language Interpreters and Transliterators: Public Meeting Notice (Oct. 26, 2026)

DIAL 6200 Park Building

Board of Sign Language Interpreters and Transliterators

Meeting Notice

Oct. 26, 2026
9 a.m.

6200 Park Avenue | Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Pine Conference Room

Attend virtually via Zoom
Meeting ID: 868 1907 5015 Passcode: 833644
Or call: 
312.626.6799


Agenda

Open Session

  • I. Call Meeting to Order
    • A. Roll Call — To determine that a quorum is present
    • B. Introductions
  • II. Discussion and Vote on Meeting Minutes  — July 27, 2026, regular  meeting 
  • III. Reports
    • A. Program Manager — Kimberly Gleason 
    • B. Assistant Attorney General — Jenny Klein 
    • C. DIAL Attorney — Emily DeRonde 
    • D. Rules Coordinator  — Sheri Howard 
    • E. Board Members
  • IV. IPHP Guest Speaker — Chris Skuster, DIAL Staff, will review the Iowa  Professional Health Program (IPHP)
  • V. Rulemaking — Iowa Administrative Code 481 
    • A. For Discussion
      • 1. Ch. 961 — Licensure of Sign Language Interpreters and Transliterators
      • 2. Ch. 962 — Continuing Education for Sign Language Interpreters and Transliterators
  • VI. Iowa Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf — Amber Tucker, Executive Interpreter, will provide an update.
  • VII. Opportunity for Public Comment

Closed Session

  • III. Items for Review and Discussion: Closed Session Minutes — 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.

Open Session

  • IX. Action on Closed Session Agenda: Closed Session Minutes — The  board will vote in open session about decisions made during closed  session. 
  • X. Adjournment

The next meeting for the board will take place Jan. 25, 2027.


  • 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.
  • Public attendees may make comments at the appropriate time. Agenda items may be addressed out of order for efficiency, or comments limited based on the number of individuals who wish to speak.
  • Call 515.725.8145 (TDD: 1.800.735.2942) as soon as possible in advance of the meeting to ensure there is enough time to make any necessary special accommodations.