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Board Minutes

October 12, 2006
Radison - Liberty Room

Bismarck, ND

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

Janet asked to have P-16 discussion and cases Harold Thomas and Lydell Sannes added to the agenda.   A motion was made by Don to accept the additions.  Second by Marianna.   Motion carried.  Board members who agreed were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.

A motion was made by Pam approving the September 14, 2006 minutes as written.  Second by Dan. Motion carried.  Board members who were in agreement were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen. 

A motion was then made by Neil to approve the October 6, 2006 conference call minutes.  Second by Phil.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.

Neil made a motion to approve the September 2006 financial statement.  Second by Dan.  Motion carried.   Board members who were in agreement were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.  The September 2006 financial statement showed $44,108.47 total income, $40,039.98 total expenses with a net income of $4,068.49.  The September financial statement showed a $75,000.00 transfer made from checking into the money market account.  Janet also invested $100,000.00 at 5.8% interest for 9 months with 1st Community Credit. 

Marianna made a motion to approve the September 2006 licensure report.  Second by Paul.   Motion carried.   Board members who were in agreement were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.  The licensure report showed 318 total licenses issued.

The office is 2 ½ weeks away from all the paper licensure files being scanned into FileNet.

Janet informed the board that she has submitted the final bills related to the grant.  She also reviewed the revised budget vs. actual figures.  The revised budget changes showed figures without grant monies.  New line items showed temporary staff, salary figures showed an additional staff member and technology reserve. A motion was made by Pam to approve the new budget w/the technology correction.  Second by Marianna.  Motion carried.   Board members who voted yes were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.

University Systems has approached ESPB on taking their joint board rotation.  A motion was made by Paul to again have ESPB host the 2007 Joint Board Meeting.  Second by Don.   Motion carried.   Board members who were in favor were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.

The board supports the goals of the P-16 report.  A motion was made by Laura for ESPB to move forward with the need to improve education in North Dakota in order to achieve and maintain a world class education system.  Second by Marianna.  Motion carried.   Board members who voted yes were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.

CASES
Anderson, Richard
A motion was made by Pam to proceed with disciplinary action and offer a settlement agreement of a $50 fine.  Second by Neil.   Motion carried.  Board members who voted in agreement were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.  Mr. Anderson is employed at West Fargo Public Schools as business education instructor.  NDCC 15.1-13-17(1) & 15.1-13-25(1)(h)

Berube, Tom
A motion was made by Phil to proceed with disciplinary action and offer a settlement agreement of $250 fine.  Second by Kathy.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Laura Carley,
Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.  Mr. Berube is employed with the Bottineau Public Schools an elementary teacher. NDCC 15.1-13-17(1) & 15.1-13-25(1)(h)

Brandt, Camille
A motion was made by Laura to have the office contact the Academy for Children to find out when school started and if Ms. Brandt was in the classroom.  Second by Neil.   Motion carried. Board members who voted in favor were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen. 

Dasovick, Jeff
A motion was made by Marianna to proceed with disciplinary action and offer a settlement agreement of a $50 fine.  Second by Phil.   Motion carried.   Board members who voted yes were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.  Kathy Kiedrowski did not vote.  Mr. Dasovick is employed at Trinity High School as a music instructor. NDCC 15.1-13-17(1) & 15.1-13-25(1)(h)

Frederick, Arlene
A motion was made by Pam to proceed with disciplinary action and offer a settlement agreement of a $250 fine.  Second by Dan.  Motion carried.   Board members who were in agreement were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.  Ms. Frederick is employed Ojibwa Indian School in Belcourt as an elementary instructor.  NDCC 15.1-13-17(1) & 15.1-13-25(1)(h)

Horner, Jason
Phil made a motion to proceed with disciplinary action and offer a settlement agreement of a $250 fine.  Second by Don.  Motion carried.   Board members who voted in favor were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.  Mr. Horner is employed with Napoleon Public Schools as a business education instructor. NDCC 15.1-13-17(1) & 15.1-13-25(1)(h)

Pranke, Laurie
A motion was made by Neil to dismiss the case.  Second by Dan.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen. 

Buresh, Eugene
Much discussion was done by the board.  A motion was made by Neil to have Bill Peterson contact the ND Bar Association regarding the misappropriation of funds.  Second by Kathy. Motion carried. Board members who were in agreement were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.  Mr. Buresh’s license renewal was brought to the board because he had checked yes to questions 5 & 6, section two of the renewal application form. 

Champagne, Jon
Bill Peterson informed the board that he has not received any law enforcement information and he will continue to followup with the settlement agreement. 

Thomas, Harold
Pam made a motion to deny issuance of an initial, two-year license.  He may reapply for a license after he has completed his probation.  Second by Don.  Motion carried.   Board members who voted yes were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Chris Douthit, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.   NDCC15.1-13-26(1)

Sannes, Lydell
Mr. Sannes has completed the anger management course.  Janet will contact stating his Life license has been reinstated.   Mr. Sannes’s license was brought before the board due to a request for inquiry that had been filed.   He was employed at Thompson Public School as a biology instructor.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:45.   The next board meeting will be chaired by Pam via conference call, November 9th.

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