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Board Minutes
September 9, 2004
Sakakawea Room, State Capitol, Bismarck
The Education Standard and Practices Board (ESPB) meeting was called to order by board chair, Dean U. Koppelman. Board members present were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Kathy Kiedrowski, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, and Dan Vainonen. ESPB personnel present were Diane Weber and Janet Welk. Others present were LeAnn Nelson from NDEA, Bill Peterson from the AG's Office, Regina Brummel from Turtle Mountain Community College and Betty Lovedare from Belcourt.
Board member, Kirk Welstad, was unable to attend.
Prior to start of the meeting, the Board did attend the Legislative Education Committee discussions regarding NCLB. Dean U. Koppelman and Janet will be attending the meeting again on Friday. Janet was on the Friday Legislative Education Committee agenda.
Janet asked that Attorney General's opinion regarding teachers who are licensed to teach grades one through eight in an elementary schools be allowed be added to the agenda and Gordon Rettinger be removed from the case load agenda.
A motion was made by Laura to approve the corrected August minutes. Second by Marianna. Motion carried. Board members who voted in agreement were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen.
A motion was made by Dan to approve the August financial statement. Second by Laura. Motion carried. Board who voted yes was Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Kathy Kiedrwoski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. The August financial statement showed total income received $93,225.44; total expenses $29,118.83 with a net income of $64,106.61. A motion was made by Chris to approve the August licensure report. Second by Marianna. Motion carried. Board members who were in favor were Amy, Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. The August licensure report showed 687 total licenses issued. The number of licenses issued was high due to the office being able to start issuing licenses on August 10th with the new computer programming. In August 2003, the number of licenses issued was 480.
Much discussion was done on improving ESPB's public image and streamlining licensure for late hires. Administrative rules will be drafted to ease/speed up the process for the late hires.
Janet briefed the group on the upcoming office relocation. She has accepted the moving bid from AAction movers. The Attorney General's office and Facilities Management has approved the signing of the lease. The landlord has starting on the office remodeling. The Capitol Credit Union transporter will be picking up the office daily deposit. Therefore, the office will not be moving the bank account. Forms have been submitted for the phone lines/computer lines and the printing of licenses and various reports to be done for our new location. Unfortunately, the office will be assigned new phone numbers. Furniture has also been ordered. Packing for the board will be September 28th. Moving and office station set up for September 29, 30 and October 1st. The office will be closed until October 4th.
Janet reported on her national research findings regarding drafting legislation on Class B misdemeanor for school districts or administrators who employ an unlicensed teacher. No other states have such legislation. Most states leave it up to the accreditation side with a loss of foundation aide. The board decided to not pursue such legislation. Janet also made a recommendation regarding special education credentials. Since DPI has asked ESPB to take over the issuance of special education credentials and it is a DPI law, she suggested that DPI submit the legislation. A fiscal note would need to be attached for ESPB to take over the credentials. The board had an opportunity to view the legislation draft for NBPTS. It was suggested that Janet add stipend dollars for renewals of NBPTS. Janet reminded the board if there was other legislation that they would like submitted, the deadline is December 9th.
A motion made by Dan who recommended social studies (0081) test score of 153 instead of 156. The testing subcommittee will review and bring forward a recommendation at the next meeting.
CASES
Desjarlais, Jeffrey
A motion was made by Chris to deny the application for an interim /emergency one-year license, until Mr. Desjarlais has successfully completed his probation. Second by Neil. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Mr. Desjarlais's license application request was brought to the board due to his background check. NDCC 67.1-02-02-069(4)
Gourd, Oliver
A motion was made by Chris to issue a restricted two-year, native language license. Second by Laura. Motion carried. Board members who voted in agreement were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Kathy Kiedrowski, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Board members voting no were Dean U. Koppelman and Marianna Malm. Mr. Gourd's license application was brought to the board due to his background check.
Gugel, Duane
More information is needed; therefore the board took no action.
Gray, Phillip
Mr. Gray has visited with Janet explaining that some of his records have been expunged. Mr. Gray was going to request police records, court records and a letter from his attorney. As of the board meeting, this information had not yet been received from Mr. Gray.
Schaffer, Stacy
Janet will be contacting Mr. Schaffer for documentation of treatment completion.
ADMINISTRATIVE CASES
Linden, Anne
A motion was made by Laura to dismiss the request for inquiry. Second by Pam. Motion carried. Administrative board members who were in agreement were Chris Douthit, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski and Dean U. Koppelman. Ms. Linden's license application was brought to the board due to a request for inquiry that was filed due to a possible code of ethics issue. Ms. Linden is employed as a principal at Roosevelt Public Schools in Carson.
Titus, Garrett
A motion was made by Laura to take disciplinary action against Mr. Titus' license. Second by Dean. Motion carried. Administrative board members who voted yes were Chris Douthit, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski and Dean U. Koppelman. A motion was made by Dean to offer Mr. Titus an informal settlement agreement to revoke his license and that Mr. Titus not reapply for his license until after he has completed his probation (before June 21, 2007). Second by Pam. Motion carried. Mr. Titus' license was brought to the administrative board because of theft charges. He is employed at Hankinson Public Schools as an administrator. NDCC 15.1-13-25 (1)(d)(e)
Yellowfat, Terry
The office has not yet received his signed certified mail piece.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:45. The next board meeting will be on Thursday, October 7th. The testing subcommittee will meet at 8:00; the alternative subcommittee will meet at 9:00 with the board meeting beginning at 10:00.
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