Public Meeting Notice  Board of Registration of Architects Meeting - 6.9.26

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In accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 30A § 20, notice is hereby given that the Board of Registration of Architects will be convening their bi-monthly meeting. 

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In accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 30A § 20, the Board of Registration of Architects convened a meeting on: 

June 9, 2026, via Microsoft Teams Meeting,

Location: Virtual

The topics shown below were discussed at the aforementioned meeting: 9:02 A.M. the Chair, Aelan Tierney, called the open meeting to order. 

Informational note: All votes were taken by roll call. Where each member voted in favor, the vote will be reported as unanimous.

Board members present: 

• Aelan Tierney, Chair
• Emily Grandstaff-Rice, Vice Chair
• Edward Ransom, Secretary
• Kerry Dietz
• Ellen Dorian, Public Member

Board members absent: 

• None

DOL Staff present: 

• James Curley, Executive Director 
• John Hill, Board Administrative Staff 
• Mike Ryan, Licensing Administrator 
• Stephen Pleva, Board Counsel

1. ReviewedFebruary 17, 2026, meeting minutes.
   1. Kerry Dietz voiced some questions regarding the information recorded in the Investigative Conference and noted that the date identifying the next meeting needed to be updated. Board Council provided clarification that the Investigative Conference was outside of the open meeting requirements, but the Board still recorded basic actions in the minutes. Kerry Dietz made a motion, and it was seconded by Edward Ransom, and the members present by majority VOTED: to accept the minutes with corrections 
   2. Motion Passed – Roll Call:

2. Reviewed April 14, 2026, meeting minutes.
   1. Emily Grandstaff-Rice made a motion, and it was seconded by Edward Ransom, and the members present by majority VOTED: to accept the minutes as written
   2. Motion Passed – Roll Call:

3. Board Discussion and Votes:
   1. Executive Director Report – Executive Director reported a licensing update
      1. License Report – 105 as of last report  
      2. Discussed Special Meeting to be set 6/23/2026 at 9:00 AM to discuss limited topics
   2. Board Counsel Report – Board Counsel had nothing to report
   3. Discuss New Pathway for Licensure and accepted combination of Education and Experience
      1. The Board Chair and NCARB Representatives discussed the alternative pathways to licensure authorized by the recently updated regulations, including allowing for a combination of education and experience. NCARB has provided recommended guidance, including allowing licensure for individuals with additional experience through the AXP depending on what level of education they have. These include allowing licensure for an individual with a non-NAAB with a focus in architecture or with credits in architecture classes. Accredited bachelor’s degree if they have twice the amount of experience through the AXP; for an individual with an associates degree if they have three times the amount of experience through the AXP, and for an individual with only a high school diploma if they have four times the experience through the AXP
      2. Emily Grandstaff-Rice made a motion, and it was seconded by Edward Ransom, and the members present by majority Voted: to have the board staff draft an advisory or policy consistent with the Board’s discussion for review.
      3. Motion Passes – Roll Call

1. Application Review – CEU Consideration, Instructor
   1. After a short discussion about whether the documents provided by the applicant show the extent of the Applicant’s contribution to the development or teaching of the course sufficiently address Health, Safety, and Welfare topics, Emily Grandstaff-Rice Made a  motion and it was seconded by Edward Ransom, and the members present by majority VOTED: Have the applicant provide additional information on how the content was taught or developed regarding HSW and obtain information regarding individual specific roles.
      1. Motion Passed – Roll Call:

4. Discussedother matters not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of the meeting. 
5. Investigative Conference (M.G.L. c. 112, § 65C – Closed session)
   1. At 10:04 A.M. Kerry Dietz made a motion, and it was seconded by Ellen Dorian, and the members present by majority VOTED: to exit Open meeting and move into Investigative Conference, and the board will not reconvene in Public Session
   2. Motion Passed – Roll Call:

6. Discussion of the terms of a negotiated settlement of complaint: 
   1. No cases presented
7.  Discussion of complaints prior to the issuance of an order to show cause

8. Adjournment – the next meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 9:00 A.M.
9. Emily Grandstaff-Rice made a motion, and it was seconded by Edward Ransom and the members present unanimously,
   1. VOTED: to exit Adjudicatory Session and enter Open Session, thereupon to adjourn the meeting at 11:20 A.M.

Items relied upon during the open meeting

• Agenda for June 9, 2026, Board Meeting
• Minutes from the Open Architect Board Meeting held February 17, 2026
• Minutes from the Open Architect Board Meeting held April 14, 2026
• Documents for Multiple Pathways to Licensure Discussion
• Documents for Application Review – CEU Consideration, Instructor

It is anticipated that the topics shown below will be discussed at the aforementioned meeting:

1. ReviewMinutes of the following meetings: 
   1. February 17, 2026 ADA Version
   2. April 14, 2026
2. Review/Discuss Reports:
   1. Executive Director Report
      1. Licensee Report
   2. Board Counsel Report
   3. Discuss New Pathways for Licensure and accepted combination of Education and Experience
   4. 951019-AR-AR – CEU Consideration, Instructor
3. Discuss matters not reasonably anticipated by the chair, 48 hours in advance of the meeting
4. Executive Session (M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1))
   1. To discuss individuals’ character, rather than competence
5. Closed session (M.G.L. c. 112, § 65C –Investigative conferences and settlement conferences)
   1. Discuss complaints prior to the issuance of an order to show cause

Adjournment – the next scheduled meeting is August 11, 2026