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Board Minutes - Conference Call
November 9, 2006
2718 Gateway Avenue, Suite 303
Bismarck, ND
The Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB) meeting was called to order by Pam Cronin, vice-chair. Board members who were present were Laura Carley, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen. ESPB office personnel who attended the meeting were Diane Weber and Janet Welk. Other individuals who attended were LeAnn Nelson from NDEA, Bill Peterson from the Attorney General’s office and Becky Gordon and Whitney Faul from the University of Mary.
Paul Johnson joined the group after the approval of the minutes and financial information. Chris Douthit did not participate in the conference call.
Janet asked for the board to consider adding cases Dan Schneibel (Adm) and Chris Fuge as new agenda items. Marianna made a motion to include the case additions to the November agenda. Second by Don. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.
Phil made a motion to approve the October 2006 minutes as written. Second by Marianna. Motion carried. Board members who were in agreement were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen.
Don made the motion to approve the October 2006 financial statement. Second by Dan. Motion carried. Board members who were in agreement were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen. The October financial statement showed $36,544.22 in total income received, $43271.58 in total expenses with a net income of -$6,727.36. It was noted that a $100,000.00 transfer was placed into a CD with 1st Community Credit Union at 5.85%. Diane informed the group the $2,000.00 technology transfer from checking into technology savings account is no longer be made.
The October 2006 licensure report showed 242 total licenses issued. Laura made a motion approving the October 2006 licensure report. Second by Marianna. Motion carried. Board members who voted in agreement were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen. The low revenue and licensure numbers are normal figures for this time of the year.
Congratulations were given on Janet’s successful completion of the defense of her doctoral dissertation. She will soon be known as Dr. Janet Welk.
The Jamestown College program review had just been completed on November 5-8. Janet and Bev will be visiting UND to help develop their program for math and science teacher education program on November 15-16.
The back scanning of license files has been completed. Janet informed the board the office has been able to eliminate the lateral filing units. It is hoped the online application process will be available soon.
The board, Janet and Bill reviewed the 2006 ESPB legislative bill draft. Much discussion was done regarding wording on definition of support personnel (page 3 line 1), stipend $$ for National board (page 4 line 12) and ND teacher mentoring programs (page 5 line 21). The board would like to move slowly and introduce the mentoring program again in 2009. A motion was made by Don asking Janet to do a legislative draft rewrite and bring it back to the board. 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
Aide, Mark
A motion was made by Laura to proceed with disciplinary action and offer a settlement agreement of a $250 fine. Second by Marianna. 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. Mr. Aide is employed at Bottineau High School as physical education instructor. NDCC 15.1-13-17(1) & 15.1-13-25(1) (h)
Buresh, Eugene
A motion was made by Neil to deny the issuance of a reentry license until Mr. Buresh has completed his suspension. 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. NDCC 15.1-13-25(1)(c) & ND ADM Code 67.1-02-02-06(5)
Collins, Lacey
A motion was made by Marianna to dismiss the case. Second by Dan. Motion carried. Board members who were in agreement were Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen. Laura Carley did not vote due to lost conference call connection. Ms. Collins license was brought to the board due to a possible fine issue. She is employed at Minot Catholic Schools as a Spanish teacher.
Decoteau, Allison
A motion was made by Neil to proceed with disciplinary action and offer a settlement agreement of a $250 fine. Second by Kathy. Motion carried. Board members who were in favor were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen. Ms. Decoteau is employed at Dunseith Day Elementary School as an elementary and special education instructor. NDCC 15.1-13-17(1) & 15.1-13-25(1) (h)
Fuge, Chris
A motion was made by Don to contact Dunseith Public Schools to view Mr. Fuge’s contract agreement. Second by Laura. 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.
Klein, Kari
A motion was made by Laura to dismiss the case. Second by Phil. 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. Klein is employed at Mott-Regent Public Schools as a business education instructor. Her license was brought to the board due to a possible fine issue.
LaVallie, Marie
A motion was made by Don to proceed with disciplinary action and offer a settlement agreement of $100 fine. Second by Kathy. 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. LaVallie is employed at Ojibwa Indian School as an elementary teacher. NDCC 15.1-13-17(1) & 15.1-13-25(1) (h)
Larson, Ryan
A motion was made by Neil to issue a two-year, initial license to Mr. Larson. 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. Mr. Larson’s license request was brought to the board due to his background check.
Myers, Cyril Jr.
A motion was made by Paul to proceed with disciplinary action and offer a settlement agreement of a $250 fine. Second by Don. Motion carried. Board members who were in favor were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen. Mr. Myers is employed at Dakota Adventist Academy as a music instructor. NDCC 15.1-13-17(1) & 15.1-13-25(1) (h)
Spitzer, John
A motion was made by Phil to proceed with disciplinary action and offer a settlement agreement of a $100 fine. 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. Mr. Spitzer is employed at Stanley High School as a music teacher. NDCC 15.1-13-17(1) & 15.1-13-25(1) (h)
Taken Alive, Juliana
A motion was made by Neil to proceed with disciplinary action and offer a settlement agreement of a $250 fine. Second by Don. Motion carried. Board members who were in favor were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski, Paul Johnson, Marianna Malm, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen. Ms. Taken Alive is employed at Standing Rock Community School as an elementary teacher. NDCC 15.1-13-17(1) & 15.1-13-25(1) (h)
ADMINISTRATIVE CASE
Schneibel, Dan
A motion was made by Laura to contact Mr. Schnabel’s employer the James Valley Area Career/Tech Center for the investigative findings. Second by Pam. Motion carried. Administrative board members who voted yes were Laura Carley, Pam Cronin, Phil Eastgate, Kathy Kiedrowski and Paul Johnson.
The conference call meeting was adjourned at 10:04. The next meeting will be on Thursday, December 14th.
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