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Board Minutes

August 2, 2006
Radisson - Liberty Room
Bismarck, ND

The Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB) meeting was called to order by Phil Eastgate, board vice-chair.  Board members present were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.  ESPB personnel present were Diane Weber and Janet Welk.

Paul Johnson and Laura Carley (via conference call) were available for the meeting in the afternoon. Marianna Malm did not attend the meeting

Phil welcomed new board members Don Paulsrud and Paul Johnson.  Don replaces Amy Benz as the teacher representative and Paul replaces Dean U. Koppelman as the administrative representative.

Janet asked to have the following items added to the agenda:  mentoring, national board, portfolio, administrative cases Rose Marie Davis and David Gourneau, and board case Mikel Olson.  A motion was made by Don to include the additions to the agenda.  Second by Dan.  Board members who agreed were Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.

Neil cited changes to the minutes regarding Program Approval items.  A motion was then made by Dan to approve the June retreat minutes with the suggested changes.   Second by Pam.   Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen. 

The June financial report showed total income received $69,520.58, total expenses $38,890.93 with a new income of $30,629.65.  A motion was made by Pam to approve the financial report.  Second by Neil.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen. 

The June licensure report showed 513 licenses issued.  A motion was made by Dan to approve the licensure report.  Second by Neil.  Motion carried.   Board members who were in favor were Pam
Cronin, Chris Douthit, Kathy Kiedrowski, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.

Janet reviewed the 05-06 year end report with the board.  She has reinvested the 24 month CD at the Capitol Credit Union at the new rate of 5.7% and will be reinvesting one of the Northland Financial CD’s (4.2%) at 5.6%.

Janet is looking forward to reviewing the Surrounding States Licensure summary report.  A very thorough job was done by the teacher group that was hired by ESPB.  Janet will provide the summary results to the Legislative Council and the board.

Bev and Janet had a meeting with the state certification officers.

Janet met with Bill Peterson regarding legislative issues such as NBPTS $40,000, licensure renewal credits and issuance of driver’s education endorsements.

Janet informed the board that the office is in full swing of the  scanning process which is part of the office electronic data management system.

Phil reported that he will be promoting/supporting the efforts of the mentoring program and  national board certification at the state school board meeting.  It is hoped thru this awareness; the school board group would help support these efforts during the legislative session.

Election of officers for 2006-07 was held.  A motion was made Neil to have Chris serve as the ESPB board chair.  Second by Dan.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were  Pam Cronin,  Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrwoski, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.  A motion was then made by Kathy nominating Pam to serve as the board vice chair.  Second by Neil.  Motion carried.   Board members who voted yes were Chris Douthit, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.  A motion was made by Dan to have Phil serve as the administrative board chair.  Second by Kathy.  Motion carried. Board members who were in agreement were Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit,  Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.  A motion was then made by Kathy to have Dan serve as administrative board vice-chair.  Second by Don.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist and Don Paulsrud.

Committee functions were discussed.  The following 2006-07 committee assignments were made:
Licensure Committee:  Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Neil Nordquist, Dan Vainonen and Janet Welk.  Budget Committee:  Laura Carley, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Neil Nordquist, Dan Vainonen and Janet Welk.  Interview Committee:  Laura Carley, Paul Johnson, Dan Vainonen and Janet Welk;   Policy Making Committee:  Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson and Janet Welk; Technology Committee: Marianna Malm, Don Paulsrud, Joe Schell and Janet Welk; Testing Committee:  Chris Douthit, Kathy Kiedrowski, Nein Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Dan Vainonen and Janet Welk.  A motion was made by Phil approving the committee appointments.  Second by Pam.  Motion carried.   Board members who voted yes were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen

Pam updated the group on P-16 activities.  Paul Johnson will be presenting at the next P-16 meeting. 
Janet also informed the group that Laura Carley is now the school board president for Fargo Public Schools. 

For future board meetings, items will be submitted electronically via-email.  Laptops will be ordered for board member use.

CASES
Administrative
Belgarde, Wanda
A motion was made by Pam to have Ms. Belgarde complete a background check and have our legal council seek further information on the outcome of the lawsuit.  Second by Dan.  Motion carried.  Administrative board members who voted yes were Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson and Dan Vainonen.  Laura Carley did not vote due to poor conference call connection.  Ms. Belgarde’s license renewal was brought to the board due to an unanswered settlement agreement that was issued in October, 2003.

Thom, Robert
A motion was made by Pam to proceed with disciplinary action and offer a settlement agreement, per the guidance of our legal council.  Second by Kathy.  Motion carried.  Administrative board members who voted yes were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson and Dan Vainonen.  Mr. Thom will be the new administrator at Westhope Public Schools.  NDCC 15.1-13-25(1)(c)

Lunde, Noel
A motion was made by Pam to proceed with disciplinary action to suspend Mr. Lunde’s license until his criminal probation is terminated.  Second by Paul.  Motion carried.  Administrative board members who were in agreement were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson and Dan Vainonen.  Mr. Lunde may reapply once his probation is completed.  He was formally employed as an administrator at New England Public Schools.  NDCC 15.1.-13-24(5) & 15.1.13-25(1)(e)

Davis, Rose Marie
A motion was made by Pam to dismiss the request for inquiry.  Second by Kathy.  Motion carried.   Administrative board members who were in favor were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson and Dan Vainonen.  Ms. Davis is employed at Turtle Mt. Community School. 

Gourneau, David
A motion was made by Pam to dismiss the request for inquiry.  Second by Paul.  Motion carried.  Administrative board members who voted yes were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson and Dan Vainonen.  Mr. Gourneau is employed at Turtle Mt. Community School. 

CASES
Barta, Lindsay
A motion was made by Neil to issue an initial, two-year license.  Second by Phil.  Motion carried.   Board members who voted yes were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Don Paulsrud, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen.  Ms. Barta’s license request was brought before the board due to her background check.

Brave Thunder, Victor
No action was taken by the board. 

Kaufmann, Angela
A motion was made by Pam to issue an initial, two-year license.  Second by Don.  Motion carried.  Board members who were in agreement were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson Don Paulsrud, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Ms. Kauffman’s license was brought before the board because of her background check.

Kirby, Kacy
A motion was made by Phil to issue an initial, two-year license.  Second by Neil.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Don Paulsrud and Neil Nordquist.  Dan Vainonen did not vote.  Mr. Kirby’s license was brought to the board because of his background check.

Nett, Kayla
A motion was made by Laura to issue an initial, two-year license.  Second by Kathy.  Motion carried. Board members who were in agreement were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Don Paulsrud, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen.  Ms. Nett’s license request was brought to the board because she checked yes to questions #3, section 2 of the application form.

Olson, Mikel
A motion was made by Neil to issue an initial, two-year TITH license.  Second by Paul.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Don Paulsrud, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Mr. Olson’s license’s request was brought to the board because of his background check.

Star, Rose
Ms. Star has not responded to a settlement agreement of a $250 fine.  A motion was made by Pam to proceed with revocation of her license.  Second by Paul.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Don Paulsrud, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen.  Laura Carley did not vote due to a poor conference call connection.

Vivier, Arlyn
A motion was made by Phil to issue an initial, two-year license.  Second by Kathy.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted in agreement were Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Don Paulsrud, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen. Laura Carley did not vote due to a poor conference call connection.  Mr. Vivier’s license application was brought to the board due to his background check. 

Thomas, Harold
A motion was made by Pam to deny issuance of an initial, two-year license until Mr. Thomas has supplied additional information.  Second by Don.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.  Neil Nordquist did not vote.

Wang, Thomas
A motion was made by Neil to take disciplinary action and revoke his license because he did not respond to the request for inquiry.  Second by Phil.  Motion carried.   Board members who agreed were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Don Paulsrud, Neil Nordquist and Dan Vainonen.  Mr. Wang was employed at Milnor Public Schools.  ND ADM CC 67.1-03-01-02(3) & 67.1-03-01-02(5)

The meeting was adjourned at 3:45.

 

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