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2005 Board Minutes

August 2

Sakakawea Room, State Capitol, Bismarck, North Dakota

The Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB) meeting was called to order by Dean U. Koppelman, chair. Board members who were present were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Staff members who were present were Diane Weber and Janet Welk. Others present were Gary Gronberg from Department of Public Instruction, Dwight Crabtree from Career/Technical Education and Bill Peterson from Attorney General's office.

Board members, Chris Douthit and Kirk Welstad did not attend the board meeting.

A motion was made by Amy to approve the June retreat minutes with the suggested changes. Second by Marianna. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen.

The June financial statement showed a total income of $63,825.66, total expenses were $41,836.89 with a total net income of $21,988.77. A $50,000 transfer from checking was made in the money market account. A motion was made by Marianna to approve the financial report. Second by Neil. Motion carried. Board members who were in favor were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen.

The July licensure report showed 397 licenses issued. The August licensure report showed 524 licenses issued. A motion was made by Kirk to approve the licensure report. Second by Chris. Motion carried. Board members who were in agreement were Amy Benz, Chris Doutit, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Dan Vainonen and Kirk Welstad.

Janet asked for additional administrative rule approval. A motion was made by Pam to accept into administrative rule 67.1-02-03-10 Rural Flexibility Endorsement to include the special education teacher (pg 38). Second by Amy. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen.

The board would like to move along with the online application process. The office would need to secure bids and advertise. Janet informed the board that South Dakota is going thru the online process and Minnesota has completed the online process. One of the concerns with the online application process is securing the signatures. Janet Welk, Amy Benz, Marianna Malm, Joe Schell (our technology support) plus an office support staff member are the makeup of the online application process committee.

Amy and Janet informed the board on inquiries on how to become National Board Certified. There are at least 30 teachers interested. Due to the number of possible candidates and the funding, all the information will be mailed to the applicants and this information will need to be mailed back to the office. Each packet will be date stamped and the office will register the 17 candidates.

A motion was made by Dan granting support/approval for Janet to use her position to access information for her Ph.D.dissertation. Second by Marianna. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen.

A motion was made by Pam to approve the agricultural education, business education, computer science, family & consumer sciences, foreign languages, health education, physical education, technology education, vocational marketing/distributive education, kindergarten and early childhood minor equivalency endorsements for public reviews. Second by Amy. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen.

Pam and Neil brought forth the recommendations of the PAAC meeting from July 13, 2005. A motion was made by Neil to accept the Dickinson State's response for elementary education standard 8.9.6. Second by Amy. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. A motion was made by Amy to accept the response for English standard 8.10.3 reporting corrections/changes/progress and integrated in required courses 261 and 262 in the annual report which is due April 7, 2006. Second by Dan. Motion carried. Board members who were in favor Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. A motion was made by Laura to support the recommended music education standard 8.19.3 corrections/changes/progress in the annual report on April 7, 2006. Second by Amy. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Also, Laura made the motion to accept the music standard 8.19.8 vocal/choral corrections/changes/progress in the annual report on April 7, 2006. Second by Amy. Motion carried. Board members who were in favor were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen.

A motion was made by Pam to accept the PAAC recommendations for Minot State University's response to standard 9.5.7 advanced study in specialty area English education to accept corrections/changes/progress in the annual report on April 7, 2006. Second by Dan. Board members who were in favor were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm and Dan Vainonen. Neil Nordquist did no vote.

A motion was made by Laura to approve the PAAC recommendations for Sitting Bull College to provide additional information on preconditions and response to the consultant's summery report. Second by Dan. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. At the present time, the only approved education major/minor area is for elementary ed.

Pam made a motion to accept the PAAC's recommendations to have Valley City State University to provide additional information on specific coursework for early childhood minor. At the present time, Valley City State offers a kindergarten minor. Second by Neil. Motion carried. Board members who agreed were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen.

Laura made a motion to accept PAAC's recommendation to accept Trinity Bible College elementary standard 8.09 for reporting corrections/changes/progress in the annual report on April 7, 2006. Second by Dan. Motion carried. Board members who were in agreement to accept the Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. A motion was then made by Laura to accept the 8.20 physical education standard. Second by Amy. Motion carried. Board members who were in favor were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Amy made the motion to accept the approved met the initial level Standard 1. of NCATE unit standards for candidate knowledge, skills and dispositions. Second by Marianna. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. A motion was made by Laura to accept the PAAC recommendation of reporting the corrections/changes/progress in the annual report on April 7, 2006 of Standard 2 assessment system and unit evaluation. Second by Amy. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Marianna made the next motion to accept Standard 3. Field experiences/clinical practices by reporting corrections/changes/progress in the annual report on April 7, 2006. Second by Dan. Motion carried. Board members who agreed were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. A motion was made by Amy to PAAC's recommendation of allowing corrections/changes/progress to be reported by December 30, 2005 for Standard 4. Diversity. Second by Marianna. Motion carried. Board members who were in favor were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Laura made a motion to accept PAAC's recommendation to allow corrections/changes/progress to be made in the annual report on April 7, 2006 regarding Standard 5. Faculty qualifications, performance and development. Second by Amy. Motion carried. Board members who agreed were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Laura made a motion to accept PAAC's recommendation that Standard 6. Unit governance/resources had been met. Second by Dan. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. A motion was made by Neil to accept the overall accreditation with Trinity Bible College. Second by Dan. Motion carried. Board members who were in favor were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen.

Laura made a motion to accept PAAC's recommendation regarding the University of Mary Standard 1: candidate knowledge, skills and dispositions and Standard 2. Assessment System and Unit Evaluation. Second by Marianna. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Marianna made a motion to accept Standard 3. Field experiences/clinical practice overall assessment standard. Second by Dan. Motion carried. Board members who were in favor were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Motion made by Laura to accept PAAC's recommendation of Standard 4. Diversity being met. Second by Amy. Motion carried. Board members who were in favor Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Amy made a motion to accept Standard 5. Faculty qualifications/performance/development as being met. Second by Marianna. Board members who were in favor Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Dan made a motion to accept Standard 6. Unit governance/resources as being met. Second by Amy. Motion carried. Board members who were agreement were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen.

Pam made a motion to accept the University of Mary Program Approval Standards undergraduate program standards 8. multicultural education/native American studies standards and 8.5 coaching athletic minor. Second by Laura. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Motion made by Pam to accept 8.8 early childhood education, 8.9 elementary education, 8.10 English, 8.1l Special Education, 8.13 health (minor), 8.17 math. Second by Marianna. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Motion made by Pam again to accept 8.19 music education, 8.20 physical education, 8.21 science/biology and 8.22 social studies composite. Second by Marianna. Motion carried. Board members in favor were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Laura made a motion to accept 8.22 history and 8.23 speech (minor). Second by Dan. Motion carried. Board members who were in favor were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Laura made a motion to accept University of Mary's graduate or advanced program standards 9.05 advanced programs for teachers in M.Ed. early childhood, M.Ed. elementary and M.Ed. Secondary. Second by Marianna. Motion carried. Board members who were in favor were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Marianna made a motion to accept 9.07 educational leadership) 9.08 reading specialist (advanced), 9.09 special education (advanced),M.Ed. early childhood special education and M. Ed. emotional disorders. Second by Dan. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Amy made a motion to accept standard 30. M.Ed. Learning disabilities. Second by Neil. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Pam made a motion to accept overall University of Mary accreditation decision citing areas for improvement. Second by Dan. Motion carried. Board members who were in agreement were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Motion made by Laura to accept 8.08 early childhood education. Second by Amy. Motion carried. Board members who were in favor were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Motion made by Amy to accept 8.09 and 8.8.10 elementary education. Second by Marianna. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Amy made a motion to accept 8.17.l and 8.17.2 math education. Second by Dan. Motion carried. Board members who were in agreement were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. A motion was made by Laura to accept 8.21 science and 8.21.1.A biology. Second by Laura. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Motion made by Dan to accept 8.22 social studies team's decision. Second by Marianna. Motion carried. Board members who were in favor were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Motion made by Laura to accept the 9.5.4 early childhood education masters. Second by Amy. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. A motion was made by Laura to accept 9.05.4, 9.5.6 and 9.05.4 elementary ed and secondary master's. Second by Amy. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen.

Amy made a motion to accept PAAC'S recommendations for North Dakota State University undergraduate program standards as met; 8.01 Ag Education, 8.10 English, 8.12 Foreign Language, 8.13 Health Education, 8.14 Family/Consumer Sciences, 8.17 Math Education, 8.19 Music Education, 8.20 Physical Education and 8.21 Science Education. Second by Marianna. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. A motion was made by Neil to accept the PAAC's recommendations for 8.22 Social Studies and 8.23 Speech. Second by Laura. Motion carried. Board members who were in agreement were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Motion made by Laura to accept PAAC's recommendations 9.5 advanced program standards and 9.5.1. Second by Amy. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Laura made a motion to accept Standard 9.54. Second by Dan. Motion carried. Board members who were in agreement were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Laura made a motion to approve Standards 9.5.7A and Standard 9.57B. Second by Amy. Motion carried. Board members in favor were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Amy made a motion to approve Standard 9.7. Second by Marianna. Motion carried. Board members who were in agreement were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen.

Cases

Administrative Cases

Harris, Frances
The administrative board was called to order by acting chair, Laura Carley. A motion was made by Dean to monitor the outcome from the South Dakota certification office and then issue the license renewal. Second by Kathy. Motion carried. Administrative board members who were in agreement were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski and Dean U. Koppelman. Ms. Harris' license was brought to the board due to a complaint filed in South Dakota because of a possible breach of contract and a code of ethics issue.

Cases

Moen, Benjamin
A motion was made by Laura to issue an initial, two-year license license. Second by Dan. Motion carried. Board members who were in agreement were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Mr. Moen's license request was brought before the board because he had checked yes to question #3, part 2 of the application form. His background check revealed no criminal activity.

Peltier, Lisa
It was suggested that Janet check with the South Prairie Elementary School on Ms. Peltier's employed status. Ms. Peltier informed the board that she did not complete the 2004-05 school year and therefore was not employed during the time that her license had expired. If this is true, the case will be dismissed. Ms. Peltier's license was brought before the board because of a possible fine issue.

Peterson, Steven J
A motion was made by Laura to issue a two-year, interim reciprocal license. Second by Neil. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Mr. Peterson's license request was brought to the board because of his background check.

Rettinger, Gordon
A motion was made by Laura table this case. All board members should review their materials and be prepared to make a decision at the September board meeting. Second by Amy. Motion carried. Board members who were in agreement were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Board members are to contact Diane if they are missing a particular section of the case. Bill reminded the board that if there needed to be any discussion this would need to be done in executive session. Mr. Rettinger's license is valid until April, 2009.

Vollmer, Jennifer
A motion was made by Pam to issue an initial, two-year license. Second by Neil. Motion carried. Board members who voted in favor were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Ms. Vollmer's application request was brought before the board because of her background check.

Election of officers was held. A motion was made by Pam to have Dean U. Koppelman remain as board chair. Second by Dan. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. A motion was then made by Neil to have Kirk Welstad remain as administrative board chair and Chris Douthit remain as the vice-chair. Second by Kathy. Motion carried. Board members in agreement were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen.

Discussion was held regarding the various committees with the board structure. On the budget committee Amy asked to be removed from the committee and Dan Vainonen and Laura Carley volunteered to be placed on the budget committee. Technology committee will consist of Amy Benz, Marianna Malm, Janet Welk and Joe Schell (our tech support). National Board committee will consist of Amy Benz, Janet Welk and LeAnn Nelson.

The board planned the following 2005-06 board meeting dates. The dates set are August 17 (conference call) September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8, January 12 (conference call), February 9, March 9 (IVAN), April 13 (conference call), May 11 and June 26-28 board retreat in Medora. Pam made a motion to approve the 2005-06 board meeting dates. Second by Marianna. Motion carried. Board members who were in favor were Amy Benz, Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Dean U. Koppelman, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen.

A conference call will be held on Wednesday, August 17th. Janet reminded the board that any items to be discussed at the joint board meeting, to please let her know so the items can be placed on the joint board meeting agenda. The joint board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 27th.

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