RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS STATE BOARD OF OPTOMETRY EMERGENCY MEETING MINUTES February 3, 2016 Notice oft/tis meeting was given in accordance with Division of Professions and Occupations Policy Number 80-17 CONVENE The meeting of the State Board of Optometry was convened telephonically in the Civic Center Plaza Building, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1250A, Denver, Colorado 80202, I 0:00AM, by William Waldman, O.D., Professional Member, Board Vice-President. Present via conference call, in addition to Dr. Waldman, Professional Member, Vice-President, were Board Members: Alison House, O.D., Professional Member Alpa Patel, O.D., Professional Member

Penny Lonergan, Public Member Carolyn E. Vitale, Public Member

Board Member unable to attend: Parker Call, O.D., Professional Member Staff present: Leanne Duffy, Program Director Karen McGovern, Program Director Jody Haskins, Assistant Attorney General

Lorraine Lucero, Program Manager Janeel Williams, Program Assistant

OLD BUSINESS Agenda Item #1 Teresa Beer, O.D. Case Number 2015-2395 After careful consideration of the information provided, a motion was made, seconded and carried to refer this case to Executive Session to discuss the legal basis for potential disciplinary action. EXECUTIVE SESSION At I 0:03 AM, Professional Board Member, Board Vice President, William Waldman, O.D., asked for a motion that the Board enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing with counsel disputes that are the subject of pending or imminent court action, discussing specific claims or grievances, and receiving legal advice on specific legal questions, pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes Section 24-6-402 (3)(a)(ll), including: •

The legal basis for potential disciplinary action, and, where warranted, recommended settlement guidance for matters discussed in open session today and referred for discipline and discussion in executive session, specifically: Teresa Beer, 0.0.- Case Number 2016-236

There was a motion, which was seconded. The vote was unanimous with at least two-thirds of the membership of the Board approving the motion to go into executive session and none opposing. By unanimous agreement, the Board exited Executive Session at I 0:16 AM and reconvened in Open Session. ADJOURN The Board formally adjourned the meeting at I 0:19 PM.

Pursuant to section 24-6-402(2)(d.5)(1)(B), C.R.S., as Board Vice-President, I attest that the Executive Session of the State Board of Optometry meeting held on February 3, 2016, was confined to the topics authorized for discussion pursuant to section 24-6-402(3)(a)(ll), C.R.S.

Board Vice-President

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