The Sex Offender Management Board met Sept. 15 to approve the meeting schedule.
Here is the meeting's agenda, as provided by the board:
SOMB Meeting Minutes The regular meeting of the Sex Offender Management Board was called to order by Chairperson Alyssa Schafer on September 15, 2016. The meeting was held via video conference. PRESENT: Member(s): Alyssa Schafer, Jaime Oliphant, Vern Foli, Tracie Newton, Guy Groot, Simeon Kim, Jacqueline Bullard, Beth Tarzia, Shawn Albert, Jason Chambers Guests: Najma Adam (DCFS), Gregg Scott (DHS) ABSENT: Member(s): Excused: Michael Tardy, Mickie Owens, Pat Delfino, Dick Winkler, Michael Bednarz, Abdi Tinwalla, Mike Anton, Margaret Menzenberger, Annette Milleville, Jeff Sim, Carol Corgan, Brendan Kelly Unexcused: None A. Welcome/Roll Call Welcome to the new Board Members – Jason Chambers and Brendan Kelly. B. Review of Meeting Minutes: May 19, 2016 The meeting minutes from the May 19, 2016 meeting were presented. Members approved minutes. C. Fall Training at Heartland The SOMB, IL ATSA, and MTU 8 will host a training on October 13, 2016 at Heartland Community College. A representative from NCMEC will be the keynote speaker. All members were encouraged to spread the word about the training. Alyssa Schafer will inquire about CLE credit through ILSAAP. Several Board members offered to assist with registration. D. Audit The SOMB is currently being audited by the OAG. Alyssa Schafer has collected and provided all requested documents and responses. She will keep the board abreast of any findings. E. Admin Rule The admin rule to change the standards for treatment and evaluation is currently going through the JCAR process and the first 45-day period will be coming to an end. Alyssa Schafer completed the requested financial document and will keep the board updated on progress. F. 2017 trainings Illinois ATSA has approached the board about co-sponsoring a training next spring. The training will be held March16-17 at Wabaunsee Community College. Jackie Bullard motioned that the board co-sponsor the training and provide finding for speakers and Shawn Albert seconded the motion. All board members approved. G. Meeting Schedule The board discussed the 2017 meeting schedule and all were in favor of meeting quarterly with 2 in person meetings and two via video conference. Jackie Bullard motioned and Tracie Newton seconded. All members voted in favor. H. Resource Directory The idea of the resource directory was re-visited. No board member indicated that they could spearhead this project at this point, so Shawn Albert offered to reach out to ISU to see if there would be any available interns to assist. I. New Business Jaime reported that IPCSA will be hosting their annual training October 26-28 in Schaumberg. The Public Defender’s Association will be hosting their annual training October 28-29 in Springfield. J. Next Meeting: November 17, 2016 – phone conference K. Adjournment Following the completion of business, a motion for adjournment was made and seconded. The motion was approved and the meeting was adjourned.
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