About ESPB

Board Minutes

September 13, 2007
Fort Totten Room, State Capitol
Bismarck, ND

The Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB) meeting was called to order by Pam Cronin, board chair.  Board members present were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.  Office personnel who attended were Diane Weber and Janet Welk.   Individuals who attended were Gary Gronberg, Greg Gallagher and Tom Decker from the Department of Public Instruction, LeAnn Nelson from the North Dakota Education Association, Janell Cole from the Fargo Forum and Bill Peterson from the Attorney General’s Office.

Board members who were unable to attend were Kathy Kiedrowski and Angela Korsmo.

Before the Board meeting, the Licensure subcommittee met.

Janet asked the Board to consider adding Lacey Brandenburg, Angela Halgrimson and Michelle Schumacher to the agenda as Board cases.  A motion was made by Don to add the cases.  Second by Dan.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.

Paul made the motion approving the August, 2007 minutes as written.  Second by Nick.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted in favor were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.

A motion was made by Neil approving the June, 2007 financial reports.  Second by Greg.  Motion carried.  Board members who agreed were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.  The June financial statement   showed $52,453.92 in income, $40,888.50 in expenses with a net income of $19,820.63.  The June financial statement showed a $25,000.00 transfer from checking into the Capitol Credit Union money market account. 

A motion was made by Greg approving the July, 2007 financial statement.  Second by Neil.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.  The July financial statement showed $51,503.00 income, $46,857.08 in expenses with a net income of $12,741.07.  The July financial statement showed $100,000.00 transfer from the Capitol Credit Union money market account into a new Security 1st account.

Paul made a motion approving the August, 2007 financial reports.  Second by Don.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen. The August financial statement showed $126,866.20 income received $96,162.04 in expenses with a net income of $30,704.16. The August financial statement reflected the $50,000.00 transfer from checking into a new US Bank CD.

The Board had an opportunity to view the year end 2006-07 licensure report and the 12 year licensure report. 

The June license report showed 442 licenses issued, July license report showed 443 licenses issued
and August license report showed 534 licenses issued.   A motion was made by Don approving the license reports.  Second by Nick.  Motion carried.  Board members who were in agreement were

Janet summarized changes regarding the 8/23/07 Administrative Rules draft.  A motion was made by Don approving the additions/language changes for Sections 67.1-02-01 General Administration; 67.1-02-01 Student Teaching & 67.1.02-02 Educator’s Professional License (pages 4 thru 27).  Second by Nick.   Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.  A motion was then made by Don approving Sections 67.1-02-03 Reeducation (pages 28 thru 56).  Second by Dan.  Motion carried.   Board members who voted in agreement were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.  Nick made a motion approving Section 67.1-02-04 Alternative Access Licenses (pages 57 thru 65).  Second by Paul.  Motion carried.  Board members in favor were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.   Don made a motion approving Section 67.1-02-05 Licensure Policies (pages 66 thru 73).  Second by Marlene.  Board members voting yes were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.  Don made a motion approving Section 67.1.02-05-06 Foreign Transcripts and Special Needs (page 72).  Second by Greg.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.

Tom Decker gave a presentation on declining school enrollments and demographics

Neil reported on the past PAAC meeting.  Neil made a motion approving the driver’s education standards/endorsement revisions, to accept the music standards revisions, to accept the early childhood standards/endorsements revisions, technology standards revisions, and the Jamestown College math education update.  Second by Nick.  Motion carried.  Board members voting in agreement were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.

Board members had an opportunity to read the “thank you” notes related to the National Board Awards Luncheon which was held on August 9, 2007.

NCATE/State training has been scheduled for November 28-30 for approximately 50 participants.  Those attending will become a State Board of Examiner (BOE) and participate in reviews for teacher education programs in North Dakota.  Janet extended an invitation to the Board to attend/observe.  A motion was made by Paul to pay all costs (approximately $30,000) for BOE participants for training.  Second by Dan.  Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.

Julie Koble has been nominated as a new PAAC member; replacing Teresa Tande.  Don made a motion to accept Julie Koble as the PAAC replacement.  Second by Greg.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.  Teresa Tande no longer is a K-12 classroom teacher.

Board discussion was done regarding substitute teacher definition.  The professional development subcommittee will gather on the evening of the Joint Board meeting to discuss the re-education requirements for the five year license and the substitute teacher definition. The subcommittee will invite representatives from NDEA, NDCEL, and NDSBA. 

CASES
BRANDENBERG, LACEY
A motion was made by Neil to issue a two-year initial license.  Second by Dan.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.  Ms. Brandenberg’s license application was before the Board because of her background check.

DEWITZ, GALIT
A motion was made by Don to issue a two-year initial license.  Second by Paul.  Motion carried.  Board members who were in agreement were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.  Mr.  Dewitz’s license application was brought before the Board because of his background check.

FISS, ROBERT
A motion was made by Nick to deny the issuance of a license until Mr. Fiss has completed his probation.  He may reapply after January 26, 2008, by filing another license application and background check.   Second  by Don.   Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock. Dan Vainonen did not vote.   NDCC 15.1-13-25(1)(d)(e)

HALGRIMSON, ANGELA
A motion was made by Neil to proceed with disciplinary action and offer a settlement agreement of a $50 fine.  Second by Nick.  Motion carried.  Board members who were in agreement were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.  Ms. Halgrimson is employed as a school counselor at Cheney Middle School in West Fargo.  NDCC 15.1-13-24 & 25

HANSON, RYAN
The Board had an opportunity to view one of the two mandated reports, the report from the treatment center.  No action was taken by the Board.

KELLEY, BLAIR
A motion was made by Don to start a request for inquiry.  Second by Neil.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock.  Dan Vainonen did not vote.  In the RFI, Mr. Kelley will need to provide a copy of the criminal judgment and explain why he provided false information on his license renewal form in 2005.  Mr. Kelley’s file was brought before the Board because Minnesota Department of Education licensure office called Mr. Kelley’s former employer regarding his background check. Mr. Kelley was employed at Bismarck Public Schools as an English teacher.  

LARSON, TAMARA
A motion was made by Neil to issue a two-year initial license.  Second by Paul.  Board members who voted in favor were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.  Ms. Larson’s license application was brought before the Board due to her background check.

THYSELL, PAUL
A motion was made by Neil to table until information is received from South Dakota.  Second by Don.  Motion carried.  Board members who were in agreement were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Pam Cronin, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.  Mr. Thysell is applying for a re-entry license and checked yes to question #5 on the renewal form.

SCHUMACHER, MICHELLE
The Board had no documentation to review.  No action was taken by the Board.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:30.  The ND Joint Boards of Education (Career and Technical Education/Department of Public Instruction, Education Standards and Practices Board and State Board of Higher Education) is scheduled on Tuesday, September 25 in Bismarck.  The next Board meeting is set for Thursday, October 11th at the Capitol.

   

 

Top

Back

Print Friendly Version