Public Meeting Notice  Board of Registration of Architects Special Board Meeting - 6.23.26

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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 a meeting on June 23, 2026. 

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In accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 30A § 20, the Board of Registration of Architects convened a special meeting on:  June 23, 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
• Kerry Dietz
• Ellen Dorian, Public Member

Board members absent: 

• Edward Ransom, Secretary

DOL Staff present: 

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

1. Executive Director Report:
   1. Update given on eLIPSE Architect License Renewal Requirement 
      1. Explanation was given as to what is required to renew an Architect license as the licensing platform has transitioned to eLIPSE. This information can be obtained from the mass.gov website but includes submittal of completing 12 continuing education units from the year prior to renewing; completed certificates or AIA transcripts are accepted. A passport style photo and a notarized CORI form are also required. Guidance was provided on how to find this information through the mass.gov website under renewing your Architect license. Fees and eLIPSE platform information can be found there too.
      2. Discussion took place regarding setting up eLIPSE accounts and the importance of using the name on your license as your account name in order to link your license using the new licensing platform. Important to have other personal information correct as well.
2. Discuss NCARB Annual Meeting June 25 – June 28, 2026, Minneapolis, MN
   1. Vote on Resolution 2026-1 Mutual Recognition Agreement with the United Kingdom
      1. Emily Grandstaff-Rice made a motion, and it was seconded by Kerry Dietz, and the members present by majority Voted: to vote in favor of this resolution for Massachusetts.
      2. Motion Passes – Roll Call

1. Vote on Resolution 2026-2 Updating 6 Policies and Retiring 2 Policies
   1. Emily Grandstaff-Rice Made a motion and it was seconded by Kerry Dietz, and the members present by majority VOTED: to vote in favor of this resolution for Massachusetts.
      1. Motion Passed – Roll Call:

2. Vote on Resolution 2026-3 Expanding Access to NCARB Certificates for Individuals who might have taken an Alternative Exam a long time ago in such places as California
   1. Emily Grandstaff-Rice Made a motion and it was seconded by Kerry Dietz, and the members present by majority VOTED: to vote in favor of the resolution for Massachusetts.
      1. Motion Passed – Roll Call:

3. Reviewing and Determining the position of Massachusetts on the NCARB Board of Directors Candidates
   1. Vote for NCARB Vice President
      1. Emily Grandstaff-Rice Made a motion and it was seconded by Kerry Dietz, and the members present by majority VOTED: for Massachusetts to vote for Sylvia Kwan as NCARB Vice President.
      2. Motion Passed – Roll Call:

3. Vote for NCARB Member Board Executive Director
   1. Emily Grandstaff-Rice Made a motion and it was seconded by Kerry Dietz, and the members present by majority VOTED: for Massachusetts to vote for Shannon Himes as NCARB Member Board Executive Director.
      1. Motion Passed – Roll Call:

4. Vote for NCARB Public Director
   1. Emily Grandstaff-Rice Made a motion and it was seconded by Kerry Dietz, and the members present by majority VOTED: for Massachusetts to vote for Olivia Davis as NCARB Public Director.
      1. Motion Passed – Roll Call:

5. Vote for NCARB At Large Directors two openings
   1. Emily Grandstaff-Rice Made a motion and it was seconded by Kerry Dietz, and the members present by majority VOTED: for Massachusetts to vote for Jakiel Sanders as NCARB At Large Director.
      1. Motion Passed – Roll Call:

1. Emily Grandstaff-Rice Made a motion and it was seconded by Kerry Dietz, and the members present by majority VOTED: for Massachusetts to vote for Marjorie Brown as NCARB At Large Director.
   1. Motion Passed – Roll Call:

4. Adjournment – the next meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026, at 9:00 A.M.
5. Kerry Dietz made a motion, and it was seconded by Ellen Dorian and the members present unanimously,
   1. VOTED: to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 A.M.

Items relied upon during the open meeting

• Agenda for June 23, 2026, Special Board Meeting
• Documents for Architect License Renewals
• Documents for NCARB Resolutions
• Documents for NCARB Board of Directors Candidates

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

1. Executive Director Report
2. eLIPSE Architect License Renewal Requirement Update
3. Discussion
4. NCARB Annual Meeting June 25- June 28, 2026, Minneapolis, MN
5. Review Resolutions and determine MA position for voting
6. Review Board of Directors Candidates and determine MA positions for voting

Adjournment – the next scheduled meeting is August 11, 2026