Public Meeting Notice  Board of Registration of Cosmetology and Barbering Meeting - 7.16.26

Microsoft Teams meeting link  

Meeting ID: 216 447 326 086 80  

Passcode: 8hZ9bU6S

OR: Dial in to the meeting: +1 857-327-9245  

Phone conference ID: 530 139 911#

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

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting, please reach out to Cheryl Yebba at 617- 701-8711. The Agency will make best efforts to accommodate requests received in a timely manner.

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

1. Open Meeting Called to Order 
2. Executive Director Report 
   1. eLIPSE transition update
3. Board Counsel Report  
4. Review Minutes of the following meetings: 
   1. June 11, 2026
5. Discussion
   1. Schools
      1. Juvenex 600-hour Esthetics Program (relocation)
      2. Diamond Aesthetics Academy 900-hour Aesthetics Course
      3. Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational High School Cosmetology Program (renovation)
      4. Crest Collaborative Cosmetology School
   2. Applications
      1. Justin Pitz, Barber/Barber Shop reinstatement
   3. Other
      1. English Language Learner licensing access barriers
      2. Apprentice Program
      3. Distance Learning Policy
      4. Dual instructor licenses
6. Topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance of meeting
7. Executive Session (M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1)), To discuss individuals’ character, rather than competence
   1. Approval of Meeting Minutes:
      1. June 11, 2026
   2. Applicants
8. Investigative Conference closed per M.G.L. c. 112, § 65C 
9. Quasi-Judicial Session closed per M.G.L. c. 30A, § 18
10. Adjournment

The next scheduled meeting is August 13, 2026.