Shaina Ganatra

The agenda for the meeting includes several key areas for discussion and possible action. These include the approval of the Regular Session Meeting Minutes from February 2, 2026, and the review and potential adjustment of the future board meeting schedule for April, May, and June 2026. A significant portion is dedicated to complaints, hearings, investigations, and compliance matters, specifically reviewing whether to open a complaint against Jason Roberts and initial reviews of a complaint against Johanna Urquijo. The board will also review the Consent Agenda for ratification of 4 initial licensure applications and 82 renewal applications approved by the Executive Director, as well as 3 reinstatement applications. Other business items include purchasing a plaque for a previous board member, engaging a rule writer, determining a date for special board member training, receiving an update from the Disciplinary Matrix Subcommittee, and reviewing several legislative bills.

The meeting covered several actions, including the introduction of a new Board Member, Mr. Michael Suman, and an update from the Disciplinary Matrix Subcommittee. Key discussions involved complaints and applications for licensure, resulting in the opening of complaints against Carlos Maciel and Sara Calzada, and the closure of a complaint against George Boyte. The Board ratified the Executive Director's approval of nine initial applications, thirty-two renewal applications, and three reinstatement applications for athletic training licenses. Updates were also provided on the Performance Audit and Sunset Review, the Assistant Attorney General's Legislative Session Report, and legislative bills to watch. The Executive Director's report included statistics showing 812 current licenses and 6 active consent agreements. Future meeting dates were scheduled for March, April, and May 2026.

The meeting addressed conflicts of interest declarations from board members regarding several agenda items. The Board formally approved the Minutes from the Regular Session Meeting held on November 3, 2025, and subsequently voted to formally change the January Board Meeting date to January 12, 2026. Key actions involved complaints and hearings, including the decision to open a complaint against Leslie Montgomery for practicing without a license and against Sean Folan for failure to disclose and practicing without a valid fingerprint clearance card. The Board also moved to open a complaint against Dylan Culwell for failure to disclose. The Consent Agenda was ratified, approving four initial licensure applications, 90 renewal applications, and five reinstatement applications. In subsequent action on licensure applications, the Board approved Leslie Montgomery's initial application and Tyson Neumann's initial application. Sean Folan's renewal application was tabled pending receipt of additional court documents, while Dylan Culwell's renewal application was approved. Board business included updates on the Board Member replacement status, the Disciplinary Matrix Subcommittee Meeting, and the Performance Audit and Sunset Review. The Executive Director's report covered a financial review, recent staff activities, and license statistics, noting 804 current licenses and 6 active consent agreements.

The primary actions during the meeting involved the nomination and election of new Board officers, resulting in Cheryl Ingram becoming the new Board Chair and Suzie Squires becoming the Vice Chair. Several board members declared intents to recuse themselves from discussions related to specific licensure applications due to conflicts of interest. The Board voted to open a complaint against Savannah Martinez for practicing without a license. Additionally, the Board approved several licensure applications through the consent agenda, including initial applications, 48 renewal applications, and five reinstatement applications. The Board also reviewed updates on the Board Member replacement, the Disciplinary Matrix Subcommittee Meeting, and the Performance Audit and Sunset Review. Financial updates indicated 792 current licenses and six active consent agreements.

The meeting addressed several administrative and regulatory matters. Key discussions included conflicts of interest declarations and the schedule for future board meetings, with the January 5, 2026, meeting proposed for rescheduling to January 12, 2026. The Board voted to open a complaint against a member for practicing without a valid fingerprint clearance card. Following an executive session, the Board decided to issue a decree of censure via a consent agreement for another individual regarding failure to notify. The Consent Agenda involved ratifying the Executive Director's approval of three initial licensure applications, 46 renewal applications, and one reinstatement application. In general board business, a motion was passed to begin the conversion to the GovCore eLicensing system. The Director also provided updates on the Disciplinary Matrix Subcommittee, a Performance Audit and Sunset Review, and the current licensing statistics, which indicated 778 current licenses.