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Board Minutes
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Conference Call
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, Kathy Kiedrowski, Angela Korsmo, 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 Greg Burns and Josh Askvig from the North Dakota Education Association, Janell Cole from the Fargo Forum, Doug Johnson from the North Dakota Council of Educational Leaders and Bill Peterson from the Attorney General’s Office.
Nick Archuleta was not available for the conference call.
Due to the meeting date change not being posted with the Secretary of State’s office, no additional agenda items were added.
Don made a motion to approve the November, 2007 minutes. Second by Dan. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.
A motion was made by Paul approving the November financial report. Second by Kathy. Motion carried. Board members who voted in favor were Greg Allen, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.
The financial reported showed $32,601.22 total income received, $44,122.08 total expenses, with a minus of $11,520.86 in net income.
Kathy then made a motion approving the November licensure report. Second by Neil. Motion carried. Board members who agreed were Greg Allen, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen. The licensure report showed 176 licenses issued.
Board discussion was done regarding the 2007 Administrative Rules. A motion was made by Paul to include pre-kindergarten in all of the specialty areas (major, minors or endorsements) including but not limited to art, foreign language, special education including school psychology, speech-language pathology, music, ELL and physical education. The grade levels would be pre K-12. The early childhood endorsement is also part of the consideration. 67.1-02-05-04 (1) Second by Don. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen. This written request was submitted by Anita Decker, DPI. The Board felt this would assist in the
kindergarten mandate made by the 2007 Legislature. Neil made a motion to include middle school social studies and history major equivalency wording change from and to or. Second by Dan. Motion carried. Board members who voted in favor were Greg Allen, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen. Written comment was submitted by Kathy Heinz from Minot State. Bob Rutten submitted a written request asking the Board to repeal the DPI Administrative Rules regarding special education credentials. Don made the motion to not consider the repeal due to ESPB not having authority to do so. Second by Greg. Motion carried. Board members voting in agreement were Greg Allen, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen.
CASES
BROWN, WILLIAM
Neil made the motion to offer an informal settlement agreement of a $250 fine. Second by Don. Motion carried. Board members who voted in agreement were Greg Allen, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen. NDCC 15.1-13-24 & 25
ELLINGSON, KAROLYN
Much discussion was done by the Board. The Board has no authority to waive the testing requirement. No action was taken by the Board. It is hoped Ms. Ellingson will have passed the Spanish test by the time of her license expiration date, which is January 4, 2008. In the event that she has not passed the test, Janet will notify Grafton Public Schools that Ms. Ellingson would qualify for a one-year, emergency sub license.
GILBERT, EVERETT
Don made the motion to table until the court case is complete. Second by Kathy. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen. Mr. Gilbert holds a Life license in music. He is not employed as a teacher but as a bus driver at New Public School District 8 in Williston. His license was brought before the Board due to sexual abuse allegations.
HANSON, RYAN
The Board had an opportunity to view the two mandated reports.
KELLEY, BLAIR
A motion was made by Paul to dismiss. Second by Don. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock. Dan Vainonen did not vote. Mr. Kelly’s file was brought to the Board because of his background check which was done in Minnesota.
NASH, PENNY
Neil made the motion requesting information for the 2006-07 school year regarding number of days Ms. Nash was employed as a substitute teacher at Lidgerwood Public Schools. Second by Angela. Motion carried. Board members who agreed were Greg Allen, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen. Ms. Nash’s license was brought before the Board due to a possible fine.
SCHUMACHER, ALVIN
Much discussion was done by the Board. Neil made the motion to proceed with formal disciplinary action. Second by Don. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud and Dan Vainonen. Board members who voted no were Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson and Marlene Srock. Angela then made the motion to issue a letter of reprimand. Second by Dan. Motion carried. Board members who voted in agreement were Greg Allen, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen. Mr. Schumacher is employed at North Central Public School in Rogers as a math teacher. His license was brought before the Board due to violations of wildlife game laws. NDCC 15.1-13-25(1)(d)(e)
THYSELL, PAUL
A motion was made by Don to issue a two-year, reentry license. Second by Neil. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen. Mr. Thysell’s license renewal was brought before the Board because he had checked yes to question #5, section two of the renewal form.
RETTINGER, GORDON
Neil made the motion to proceed with formal disciplinary action. Second by Don. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen. Greg then made the motion to revoke Mr. Rettinger’s license. Second by Don. Motion carried. Board members who were in agreement were Greg Allen, Pam Cronin, Kathy Kiedrowski, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Neil Nordquist, Don Paulsrud, Marlene Srock and Dan Vainonen. Mr. Rettinger’s license was brought before the Board due to criminal charges. NDCC 15.1-13-25
ADMINISTRATIVE
LADUCER, MELVIN (JOHN)
Much discussion was done by the administrative board. The administrative board did not change their decision which was made at the November meeting.
INCOGNITO, ELAINE
Ms. Incognito’s license was brought before administrative board due to criminal charges. She will be asked to respond to the charges. At this time, no action was taken,
GOURNEAU, GERALD
The office will request the criminal judgment and the law enforcement investigative report. No action was taken.
The executive director’s evaluation form will be sent to the board members.
The next meeting will be on January 10, 2008.
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