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Board Minutes - Conference Call

August 21, 2006
Room 210, State Capital
Bismarck, ND

The Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB) meeting was called to order by Pam Cronin, board vice-chair.  Board members present were Laura Carley, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.  ESPB personnel present were Diane Weber and Janet Welk.  Bill Peterson from the Attorney General’s office was also present.

Chris Douthit was not available for the conference call.

Janet asked to add cases, Kimberly Holman and Tim Tandeski to the agenda.  A motion was made by Laura to add cases to the board agenda.  Second by Dan.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.

CASES
Administrative
Thom, Robert
A motion was made by Laura to have Bill Peterson proceed to offer a one-year settlement agreement of probation with the condition that  Mr. Thom continue to follow the Center for Solutions treatment recommendations.  Mr. Thom will need to have the Center make reports every six months concerning his compliance.  Second by Pam.  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)

CASES
Carlson, Lindsey
A motion was made by Laura to issue a two year, out-of-state reciprocal license.  Second by Paul Johnson.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.  Marianna Malm did not vote.  Ms. Carlson’s application for a license was brought before the board because she checked yes to question #3, section 2 of the application form.  She will be employed at Fargo Public Schools as a math teacher.

Eagle, Deborah
A motion was made by Phil to issue a   two-year, out-of-state reciprocal license.     Second by Dan.
Motion carried.  Board members who voted in favor were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen. Ms. Eagle’s license application was brought before the board because she checked yes to question #3, section 2 of the application form.  She will be employed at Solen/Cannonball Public Schools as an elementary teacher.

Holman, Kimberly
A motion was made by Neil to issue a two-year, out-of-state reciprocal license.  Second by Paul. Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen. Ms. Holman’s license application was brought to the board due to her background check. 

Poitra, Jeanette
A motion was made by Neil to issue a two-year, initial license.  Second by Phil.  Motion carried. Board members who were in agreement were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.  Ms. Poitra’s license request was brought before the board because she checked yes to question #3, section 2 of the application form.   Ms. Poitra will be employed with the Belcourt school systems.

Rempp, Dana
A motion was made by Laura to issue a two-year out-of-state reciprocal license, pending on submission of all appropriate documents.  Second by Don.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.  Ms. Rempp’s license was brought to the board because of her background check.  Ms. Rempp will be employed with Bismarck Public Schools.

Stark, Steven
A motion was made by Phil to issue a one-year, alternative access license.  Second by Dan.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.  Laura Carley did not vote.  Mr. Stark’s license application was brought to the board because of her background check.  He is employed as a drama instructor with Fargo Public Schools.

Tandeski, Tim
A motion was made by Laura to grant a five-year renewal.  Second by Don.  Motion carried.  Board members who were in agreement were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.  Mr. Tandeski had checked yes to question #3, section 2 of the renewal form.  He is employed as a math teacher at Red River High School in Grand Forks.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:35.

 

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