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Monday, July 22, 2009
State Capitol, Sakakawea Room

Bismarck, ND

The Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB) meeting was called to order by board chair, Paul Johnson. Board members who attended were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Mike Bitz, Angela Korsmo, Rod Jonas, Erin Mowers, Don Paulsrud, Vicki Riegler and Marlene Srock. Office personnel who attended were Vida Keller and Janet Welk.

Greg joined the meeting after the approval of the minutes.

A motion was made by Rod to approve the June retreat minutes with the recommended changes. Second by Don. Motion carried. Board members who voted yes were Nick Archuleta, Mike Bitz, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas, Erin Mowers, Don Paulsrud, Vicki Riegler and Marlene Srock. 

The Board reviewed the year end financial reports. The year end report showed a steady increase of the number of 30-year Life licenses being issued. Janet reminded the Board the months of June and July are two of the busiest months of the year.  Mike made a motion approving the June, 2009 financial report.  Second by Don.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted in favor were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Mike Bitz, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas, Erin Mowers, Don Paulsrud, Vicki Riegler and Marlene Srock.  The June financial report showed $68,804.02 in total revenue received; total expenses incurred $41,206.03; and a net income of $27,597.99.  Rod then made the motion approving the licensure report. Second by Don.  Motion carried. Board members who voted in agreement were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Mike Bitz, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas, Erin Mowers, Don Paulsrud, Vicki Riegler and Marlene Srock. The June licensure report showed 573 total licenses issued.

Janet provided an overview of the director’s report.  A PAAC meeting is scheduled on Monday, August 10.  Praxis II test standards for business education and the Master’s degree reading specialist will be done thru a multi-state validation study.  Sylvia has been working on contacting teachers for the study.

Paul and Janet met with Bill Peterson regarding outstanding cases, guidance/direction given to the Board and redefining the code of ethics.

The Board discussed Teach for America Program and the similarities to the Alternate Access license in North Dakota.

Paul and the CEO’s of the joint boards will be meeting with the Lt. Governor to discuss the relationship of the P-20 group with the Governor’s Commission.  The Board would like to discuss the alignment between exiting high school courses and entry level college courses to assist in preparation of college bound students.  Greg made the motion to have this topic as an agenda item at the joint boards meeting.  Second by Mike.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Mike Bitz, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas, Erin Mowers, Don Paulsrud, Vicki Riegler and Marlene Srock. 

The interview committee interviewed five people for the Teacher Support System Grant Program position.  The interview committee recommended the hire of Laurie Stenehjem for the position.  Greg made the motion to accept the interview committee’s recommendation.  Second by Don.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Mike Bitz, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas, Erin Mowers, Don Paulsrud, Vicki Riegler and Marlene Srock.  Laurie’s starting date will be August 3.

The Board reviewed and discussed the RFP’s for mentoring and instructional coaching proposals.  Janet will be discussing the suggested Board changes with Laurie.

The meeting adjourned at 2:05.

 

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