Board of Professional Geoscientists public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Professional Geoscientists
The Board will review license candidate recommendations and discuss the strategic five-year plan outline. Members will also discuss policy changes regarding ASBOG exam requirements and review updates on 2023 and 2024 audits.
- Recommendation of candidates for license testing
- Discussion on policy for ASBOG PG exam experience requirements
- Presentation of Strategic Five-Year Plan outline
- Discussion of proposed rules and statute changes
- Update on 2023 and 2024 audits
The Board of Professional Geoscientists approved three license applications and one testing request. Members also accepted the September and October 2023 Treasurer's Report and the minutes from the September 12, 2023, meeting.
- Approved minutes of the September 12, 2023, regular board meeting
- Accepted Treasurer's Report for September and October 2023
- Approved three license applications
- Approved one ASBOG Fundamentals of Geology examination request
Board of Professional Geoscientists
The Louisiana Board of Professional Geoscientists holds its regular meeting to review and act on routine business including minutes, treasurer's report, and committee updates. Key items include recommendations for licensure candidates, an update on the 2023 compliance audit and a list of licensees to be audited in 2024, a proposal to sanction audit violations, continued discussion of regulatory changes, and presentation of a five-year strategic plan. The board will also elect officers and may enter executive session for sensitive legal issues.
- Recommendation of candidates for professional geoscientist licenses
- Update on 2023 compliance audit and list of 2024 audit targets
- Proposal to sanction violations related to audits
- Discussion of proposed rule and statute changes
- Presentation of Strategic Five-Year Plan outline
The board approved the list of licensees for the 2024 random audit and re-elected its current officers for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. It also approved one new license and one testing request, and authorized participation as an exhibitor at the Joint Engineering Societies Conference.
- Approved minutes of July 11, 2023 meeting
- Accepted Treasurer's Report for July and August 2023
- Approved 1 license application and 1 testing request
- Approved the list of randomly selected licensees for the 2024 audit
- Approved participation as an exhibitor at the Joint Engineering Societies Conference
- Voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss statutory changes
- Unanimously approved officer slate for 2023-2024 FY (Schramm, Simms, Stiegler, Finley)
Board of Professional Geoscientists
The Louisiana Board of Professional Geoscientists will meet to finalize its upcoming fiscal year budget and review license candidate recommendations. The board will also discuss a strategic five-year plan and a request for guidance on producing geoscientific cross sections.
- Final approval of 2023-2024 FY budget draft
- Recommendations of candidates for license and testing
- Discussion of Strategic Five-Year Plan outline
- Nomination of Board Executive Committee Officers for 2023-2024
- Update on 2023 Audit
The Board approved the budget for the new fiscal year and accepted the minutes from the May 9, 2023, meeting. Members approved two license applications and five testing requests. The board also authorized the chair to contact a legislator regarding statutory changes and fee increases.
- Approved the latest version of the fiscal year budget
- Approved two license applications and five testing requests
- Authorized board chair to contact a legislator regarding statute changes and fee increases
- Elected Schramm (Chair), Simms (Vice Chair), Finley (Treasurer), and Stiegler (Secretary) for 2023-2024
- Accepted May 9, 2023, meeting minutes
Board of Professional Geoscientists
The Board will review a draft budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and discuss a strategic five-year plan. Members will also consider license and testing recommendations for candidates.
- Discussion of 2023-2024 FY budget draft
- Recommendation of candidates for license and testing
- Results of March 16-17, 2023, ASBOG testing
- Presentation of Strategic Five-Year Plan outline
- Civil Law Training presentation on public records
The Board approved a slate of license, GIT, and testing applications and accepted the treasurer's report. Members decided not to renew the board's FARB membership. The board also reviewed continuing education audit progress and discussed potential database upgrades.
- Approved March 14, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved treasurer's report
- Approved license applications 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9
- Approved GIT applications 1, 2, and 3
- Approved testing application 1
- Decided not to renew 2023 FARB membership
Board of Professional Geoscientists
The Board of Professional Geoscientists will meet to recommend candidates for licensure and receive training on public records. Members will also discuss strategies to encourage students to take the FG exam and review the 2023 audit.
- Recommendation of candidates for license
- Civil Law Training on Public Records presentation by Les Theriot
- Report on 2023 Audit
- Introduction of new board member Kaycee Garrett
- Discussion of ASBOG exam study sessions via Zoom
The Board approved seven professional geoscientist licenses and two testing applications. Members agreed to request more detailed coursework descriptions from applicants with vague degree titles. The board also scheduled a special meeting in June to discuss rule revisions.
- Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes
- Approved treasurer's report unanimously
- Approved 7 PG license applications unanimously
- Approved 2 ASBOG testing applications unanimously
- Agreed to request detailed coursework descriptions for vague degree titles
- Agreed to draft introductory letters to five Louisiana geoscience degree programs
- Agreed to set up a Zoom exam prep workshop for late summer
- Scheduled special meeting in June to discuss rule changes
Board of Professional Geoscientists
The Louisiana Board of Professional Geoscientists will hold a regular meeting on January 10, 2023. Key items include reviewing license candidates, discussing a board vacancy from Congressional District 5, and considering universal recognition of occupational licenses. The board will also receive committee reports on examinations, compliance, and outreach.
- Review and possible action on license candidates from Application Review Committee
- Discussion of board vacancy from Congressional District 5
- Discussion of universal recognition of occupational licenses (MS Code Ann. 73-50-2)
- Report on 2023 compliance audit
- Possible Zoom study sessions for ASBOG exam candidates
The Board of Professional Geoscientists approved several professional and graduate-in-training licenses and exam applications. The board also accepted the November and December 2022 treasurer's reports and approved the purchase of a Xerox printer.
- Approved minutes of the November 8, 2022 meeting
- Approved November and December 2022 treasurer's report (unanimous)
- Approved 7 PG license applications (unanimous)
- Approved 5 GIT applications (unanimous)
- Approved 9 applications to take ASBOG exams (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Xerox printer