STATE OF MICHIGAN  
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS  
LANSING  
GRETCHEN WHITMER  
GOVERNOR  
ORLENE HAWKS  
DIRECTOR  
MICHIGAN BOARD OF ATHLETIC TRAINERS  
FEBRUARY 20, 2020 MEETING  
UNAPPROVED MINUTES  
In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, 1976 PA 267, as amended, the Michigan  
Board of Athletic Trainers met on February 20, 2020, at 611 West Ottawa Street, Upper  
Level Conference Center Room 4, Lansing, Michigan 48933.  
CALL TO ORDER  
Christina Eyers, EdD, AT, ATC Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.  
ROLL CALL  
Members Present: Christina Eyers, EdD, AT, ATC, Chairperson  
Michael Braid, MSEd, AT, ATC  
Michael Kolinski, D.O.  
Lisa R. Kravitz, Public Member  
Morgan McCaul, Public Member  
Megan Snow, MA, AT, ATC  
Felix M. Valbuena, Jr, MD  
James K. Winkler, Jr., AT, ATC  
Members Absent: Thye L. Fischman, Public Member  
Daniel K. Tinkey, AT, ATC  
Staff Present:  
Dawn Gage, Manager, Licensing Division  
Dena Marks, Senior Policy Analyst, Boards and Committees Section  
Kiran Parag, Senior Analyst, Compliance Section  
Stephanie Wysack, Board Support, Boards and Committees Section  
Eyers initiated introductions of Board Members and Department staff.  
APPROVAL OF AGENDA  
MOTION by Valbuena, seconded by Kolinski, to approve the agenda as presented.  
BUREAU OF PROFESSIONAL LICENSING  
611 W. OTTAWA • P.O. BOX 30670 • LANSING, MICHIGAN 48909  
www.michigan.gov/bpl • 517-241-0199  
LARA is an equal opportunity employer/program  
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A voice followed.  
MOTION PREVAILED  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
MOTION by Winkler, seconded by Kravitz, to approve the minutes from May 16, 2019,  
meeting as presented.  
A voice vote followed.  
MOTION PREVAILED  
MiPLUS DISCUSSION  
Gage introduced herself to the Board. She informed the Board that the Department will  
be switching to a new licensing platform called MiPLUS. The new platform will process  
license applications and update the online license verification system. Gage provided  
an overview of MiPLUS and discussed what to expect during and after the transition.  
REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS  
None  
OLD BUSINESS  
None  
NEW BUSINESS  
Resolution Presentation  
Eyers presented Resolutions to Phillip Adler, PhD; Mary Fineis, MBA, CPC, CPDS;  
Jeremy Marra, MS, AT, ATC; and Patrick Wykes, MA, AT, ATC, CSCS, honoring the  
time they spent on the Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers.  
Election of Vice Chairperson  
Marks ran the Election for Vice Chairperson.  
MOTION by Eyers, seconded by Kravitz, to elect Winkler as the Vice Chairperson.  
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February 20, 2020  
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A roll call vote followed:  
Yeas: Braid, Kolinski, Kravitz, McCaul, Snow, Valbuena,  
Winkler, Eyers  
Nays: None  
MOTION PREVAILED  
Committee Assignments  
Eyers made the following committee assignments:  
Board Review Panel  
Eyers  
Winkler  
Tinkey  
Disciplinary Subcommittee  
Kravitz – Public Chairperson  
McCaul – Public  
Valbuena – Professional  
Braid – Professional  
Snow – Professional  
Fischman – Public Alternate  
Kolinski – Professional Alternate  
Rules  
Winkler  
Snow  
Braid  
Tinkey  
Eyers  
HPRC Appointment  
Marks stated that Paul Schmidt, MS, AT, ATC, PT, is eligible for re-appointment as the  
Board of Athletic Trainers, Health Professional Recovery Committee representative.  
MOTION by Kolinski, seconded by Braid, to re-appoint Paul Schmidt, MS, AT, ATC, PT,  
as the Board of Athletic Trainers, Health Professional Recovery Committee  
representative.  
A roll call vote followed:  
Yeas: Braid, Kolinski, Kravitz, McCaul, Snow, Valbuena,  
Winkler, Eyers  
Nays: None  
MOTION PREVAILED  
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Marks provided an overview of the Health Professional Recovery Program and  
Committee.  
HPRP Annual Report  
Marks presented the HPRP Executive Summary: October 1, 2018 through September  
30, 2019.  
Marks informed the Board that the Health Professional Recovery Committee (HPRC)  
needs two public members. Candidates may reach out to the Department.  
Rules Discussion  
Marks stated that the Athletic Trainers rules were promulgated on November 19, 2019.  
Legislation was then passed on January 27, 2020, regarding continuing education.  
MOTION by Braid, seconded by Winkler, to open the rules.  
A roll call vote followed:  
Yeas: Braid, Kolinski, Kravitz, McCaul, Snow, Valbuena,  
Winkler, Eyers  
Nays: None  
MOTION PREVAILED  
Eyers asked Marks if she could shed some light on the relation of Physical Therapy  
rules and Athletic Trainers rules. Marks read the definition of “Practice of athletic  
training” from the statute which outlines the scope of practice for athletic trainers.  
Eyers stated that the responsibility of the Board is to protect the public. If anyone  
reaches out to a Board member, they should refer the individual to the Department.  
She stated that Athletic Trainers Board members cannot answer for other professions,  
such as physical therapy.  
Chair Report  
Eyers stated that she has loved her time on the Board and is encouraged to see the  
new faces that will take her place.  
Eyers read a “Thank you” email from Mary Fineis.  
Winkler has been named to the Board of Certification (BOC) for the Athletic Trainer,  
Advisory Panel as the Michigan representative. Winkler stated that BOC is looking into  
what is happening at the state level and determining where they can assist. Their  
primary area of interest is disciplinary actions.  
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Department Update  
Marks announced that Debra Gagliardi has been named the Director of the Bureau of  
Professional Licensing.  
Marks stated that the Bureau will hold the next Board Member Training on February 27,  
2020. All Board members are welcome to attend.  
Wysack announced that the travel reimbursement rate had changed from .58 cents per  
mile to .575 cents per mile.  
Wysack gave an overview of the Nondisclosure of Confidential Personal Information  
Acknowledgement form regarding Egress. She asked that the form be signed and  
provided to the Department.  
Wysack stated that she needed to collect all ID badges. This was a decision made by  
department leadership due to security concerns in the building. Future access to  
meetings will require an escort.  
Wysack reminded the Board to check the new state email address regularly as it is now the  
source of communication with the Department. The email address cannot be synced with a  
cell phone but still may be accessed on a cell phone using the web link.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
Kevin Parker with the Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society spoke regarding possible  
revisions to the rules clarifying what is needed to allow athletic trainers to treat patients  
in the outpatient rehabilitation setting in accordance with the athletic trainers practice  
act. He also asked that the Board promulgate rules in compliance with Public Act 19 of  
2020 and remove all references to “first aid.”  
ANNOUNCEMENTS  
The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held May 21, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at 611  
W. Ottawa Street, Upper Level Conference Center Room 4, Lansing, Michigan 48933.  
ADJOURNMENT  
MOTION by Valbuena, seconded by Kolinski, to adjourn the meeting at 11:22 a.m.  
A voice vote was taken.  
MOTION PREVAILED  
Minutes approved by Board on:  
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Prepared By:  
Stephanie Wysack, Board Support  
Bureau of Professional Licensing  
February 20, 2020  
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