Kelli Smith

The board conducted a regular meeting covering several operational and regulatory items. Key discussions included facility maintenance, specifically the approval of insulation and solar fan installation in the attic, and the purchase of office furniture. The board reviewed and adopted various financial and legal reports, including multiple consent orders for disciplinary matters. Additionally, the board addressed travel authorizations for members to attend examination and test development meetings, adopted a statement regarding live Alabama law continuing education requirements, and discussed potential rule amendments related to active patient definitions and reinstatement protocols. Staffing matters, including a salary increase review for the Executive Director, were also discussed.

The board discussed proposed amendments to administrative rules regarding license renewal and human trafficking education, as well as oversight procedures for clinic applications. Financial reports and agency budget requests for 2027 were adopted. Legal matters, including complaint closures and a consent order for an extern program application, were reviewed. The board conducted elections for officer positions, reappointed the Preceptor Director, and approved various travel authorizations for upcoming committee and educational events. Additionally, updates to the Continuity of Operation Plan and Board Member Handbook were adopted, and staffing decisions were authorized.

The consolidated meeting minutes cover several days of proceedings. Key discussions included the adoption of the Financial Report and the denial of a seminar application from Parker University for the "ABCA National Convention 2025." The Board discussed correspondence regarding DCs advertising "Board Certified" status without proper training and reviewed the schedule for the 2026 Legislative Session. A significant action was the decision to introduce a bill to remove the bachelor's degree requirement from the Code and Rules, which passed despite some dissenting votes. Several complaints were closed due to a finding of no probable cause, and one resulted in a cease-and-desist letter. During subsequent sessions, the Board proposed amendments to administrative rules regarding the Executive Director's address and license renewal, approved a seminar application, and adopted a new Fee Schedule. The Board qualified candidates for District 2 and 3 elections and disqualified others based on established criteria. Discussions also addressed the non-recognition of forceful neck traction methods like "Ring dinger" and the need for oversight on clinic applications, which was tabled until the January meeting. The Board also tabled discussion on rules regarding Injectable Nutrients until January 2026 and approved a one-time special merit bonus for the Executive Director. Finally, two attendees of the October 17 meeting were granted Alabama Law credit for license renewal.

The meeting included a presentation on the old building and office remodel, a financial report, and a wellness report. The board adopted amendments to rules regarding license renewal and externs. Additionally, they approved a SNAW for Alan Conrad and discussed Troy University's Chiropractic Program development. The board also reviewed outstanding fines and costs, upcoming hearings, and legal matters, including ongoing litigation discussed in an executive session. Further discussions involved complaints, online seminars, requests for multiple externs, travel to treat approval, and consultations with Diplomates of the American Chiropractic Board of Radiology. The board proposed amendments to rules based on HB84, adopted a new Extern without Licensure Application, and approved travel for Dr. McMillian and Drs. Bowen and Wells. Finally, they approved a raise for Amy Deavers, a SNAW for Adam Shafran, began a new RFP for a Wellness Director Contract, and granted Alan Lowman hours in Alabama Law.

The Board adopted amendments to rules regarding the composition and selection of the board, externships, fees, and preceptor doctors. They discussed and approved a SNAW request for Stephen Kent Gremmels and David Below. The Board also voted to contract with Dr. Michael Garver as Wellness Director and with Keith Moore's Lawn Care Services. They approved an agreement with Colton Dodson and granted Alabama Law credit to individuals who attended the June 2025 Board meeting for license renewal. Travel was approved for Kim Ogletree to attend District II FCLB meetings. The Board went into Executive Session to discuss pending or threatening litigation and later denied a request from Dr. Cuviello.