1. Ratifications Approved by the Board
2. Solicitation for Public Comment
3. Board Meeting Agenda Items
4. Any other changes or important updates
5. Weekly Technical Assistance Opportunity

• Introduction
• Guiding Principle
• Section 6 Research Citations

• Chris Lobanov-Rostovsky gave an update on the Board’s work with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. He provided an overview of what the Board and Staff have done in terms of policy development along with future plans and action steps the Board plans to take.
• Presentation by Mary Pat Luetke-Stahlman: Executive Director of DOVE regarding the Deaf, Blind, Deaf-Disabled, and Hard of Hearing Individuals who Experience Abuse. The recording of this presentation is available within the SOMB’s Electronic Document Repository.
• Legislative Update by new Legislative Liaison, Joel Malecka
• Annual Legislative Report Presentation by Elliot Moen, Research Analyst, and Yuanting Zhang, Statistical Analyst.
• Chris Lobanov-Rostovsky and Marina Borysov provided an update regarding compliance with the Audit Recommendations.

• The application background investigation process has changed. This process should be more effective by providing further reference and background information, frequent communication with Standards Coordinators, and be completed in a timely manner. The new investigation process will be conducted in-house within DCJ by ODVSOM staff member, Carolina Thomasson.
• The Adult Standards Coordinator, Erin Austin will now be holding weekly technical assistance hours every Monday from 1pm – 3pm for providers and all other stakeholders needing assistance with implementation of the Adult Standards and Guidelines.  The meeting will be held virtually via Webex. To join the meeting, click here:
• https://coloradogov.webex.com/coloradogov/j.php?MTID=m02fcc61363cc224dd4f8d133de1abd39
•  Training Opportunity: Introduction to the Adult Standards Trainings are now available on the SOMB Website: SOMB Training Events.
• All Sections (accept section 4) Are available for ALL stakeholders. For information about the changes to Section 4- Providers can request copies of the recent lunch and learn. Stay tuned for information regarding the Juvenile Standards.
•  Teletherapy Variance: The Variance has been extended indefinitely and providers can continue using teletherapy until formally revoked by the Board. ALL PROVIDERS WHO WISH TO CONTINUE PROVIDING SERVICES UNDER THE VARIANCE MUST COMPLETE AN ADDITIONAL AGREEMENT. This agreement will be sent out via email/electronically to all providers by April 1, 2021.

• Please ensure you are using the updated applications (January 2021) when applying for move up, add on, or renewal. AS OF JANUARY 1, 2021, OLD APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.