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Thursday, August 13, 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, Angela Korsmo, Rod Jonas, Erin Mowers, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock. Office personnel who attended were Laurie Stenehjem, Diane Weber and Janet Welk.  Others who attended were Bill Peterson from the Attorney General’s Office, LeAnn Nelson from North Dakota Education Association and guest speaker, Ellen Knutson.

Angela joined the meeting after the approval of the minutes, financial and licensure reports.  Mike Bitz and Vicki Riegler did not attend the meeting.  Due to Greg needing to leave at 1:30 pm, the administrative cases were heard first.

Don made the motion to add the licensure subcommittee report, Teach for America, board case Brent Lloyd, and questions for our attorney.  Second by Erin.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Rod Jonas, Erin Mowers, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock.

A motion was made by Greg to approve the July minutes.  Second by Don.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Greg Archuleta, Nick Archuleta, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas, Erin Mowers, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock. 

Nick made a motion approving the July, 2009 financial report.  Second by Marlene. Motion carried.  Board members who voted in favor were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas, Erin Mowers, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock.  The July financial report showed $58,729.25 in total revenue received; total expenses incurred $49,222.25 and a net income of $9,507.00.  Greg then made the motion approving the licensure report.  Second by Rod.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted in agreement were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas, Erin Mowers, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock. The July licensure report showed 360 total licenses issued.

The director’s report was given.   Special attention was given to the professional practices spreadsheet which contained pending board cases.  This new information sheet will be available with each director’s report.  Janet will share this report with Bill.  The Board also reviewed the sample motion formats.  During board cases discussion, questions were asked of Bill regarding timeline of cases.

The Board reviewed the final administrative rules draft.  Changes were made to the rules to add special education language.  The final approval of the administrative rules will be done at the September board meeting.

Letters are being sent to 3,000 teachers that have licenses expiring  between July 1, 2010 and July 1, December 31, 2012 to remind then of the changes for licensure renewal hours.  Renewal hours will be increasing from 4 to 5 in 2010 and 4 to 6 in 2012.

Ellen Knudson provided a presentation on National Trends in Coaching. 

The Board had the opportunity to meet Laurie Stenehjem who is the new coordinator for the Teacher Support System.  The Board reviewed the 2009 Mentoring Request for Proposal draft and the teacher support system timeline.   Discussion was held on stipend dollars.  A motion was made by Rod to pay $800 per semester per mentor.  Second by Marlene.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Angela Korsmo, Rod Jonas, Erin Mowers, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock.  Paul Johnson voted no.

Rod reported on the August 10, 2009 PAAC meeting.  A motion was made by Nick to approve the PLT test for secondary education for initial licensure, effective July 1, 2010.  Second by Erin.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas, Erin Mowers, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock.  A motion was made by Nick and seconded by Don to accept the revised standards for school counselors not needing a teaching degree.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted in agreement were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas, Erin Mowers, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock.  Angela then made the motion to change the special education and endorsement standards to accept the revised standards and alignment with national special education standards.  Second by Nick.  Motion carried.   Board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Nick Archuleta, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas, Erin Mowers, Don Paulsrud and Marlene Srock. 

Paul summarized his efforts in meeting with the Lt. Governor regarding the joint board meeting agenda topic, preparing K-12 students for college readiness.  The Lt. Governor would like to see the Joint Board provide recommendations to the Governor’s Commission on educational issues to be addressed.

ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD CASES
YELLOWFAT, TERRY
Paul made the motion to issue a two-year license, on the condition that payment of the $250 fine is received.   Second by Angela.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted in favor were Greg Allen, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Don Paulsrud and Erin Mowers.   Mr. Yellowfat’s license renewal was before the Board because he had been engaged the profession of teaching without holding a valid teaching license.  NDCC 15.1-13-25(1) (h) and 15.1-13-17(1) and ND Adm. Code 67.1-02-02-06(1)

WOLSKY, JASON
A motion was made by Paul to proceed with formal disciplinary action.  Second by Don.  Motion carried.  Administrative board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson and Erin Mowers.   Paul then made the motion to suspend Mr. Wolsky’s license until the end of his probation, February 18, 2011.  Second by Angela.  Motion carried.  Administrative board members who voted yes were Greg Allen, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Don Paulsrud and Erin Mowers.  NDCC 15.1-13-24, 15.1-13-25 and 15.1-13-29 NDCC 28-32

BOARD CASES
AMANN, BRIAN
A motion was made by Rod to issue an initial, two year license.  Second by Nick.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Nick Archuleta, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas, Don Paulsrud, Erin Mowers and Marlene Srock.  Mr. Amann’s license application was before the Board due to his background check.

ARNOLD, DUANE
A motion was made by Don to issue an initial, two-year license.  Second by Greg.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted in agreement were Nick Archuleta, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas, Don Paulsrud, Erin Mowers and Marlene Srock.    Mr. Arnold’s license application was before the Board due to his background check. 

BUTLER, TYLER
Nick made the motion to issue a two-year, out-of-state reciprocal license.  Second by Rod.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Nick Archuleta, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas, Don Paulsrud, Erin Mowers and Marlene Srock.  Mr. Butler’s license application was before the Board due to his background check.

DEVINE, JEREMY
A motion was made by Angela to issue a two-year, out-of-state reciprocal license.  Second by Rod.  Motion carried. Board members who voted in favor were Nick Archuleta, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas, Don Paulsrud, Erin Mowers and Marlene Srock.  Mr. Devine’s license was brought before the Board due to his background check.

DODSON, CLAYTON
Rod made the motion to issue an initial, two-year license.  Second by Angela.  Second by Nick Archuleta, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas and Marlene Srock.  Don Paulsrud and Erin Mowers voted no.  Mr. Dodson’s license application was before the Board due to his background check. 

FAIRFIELD, SARA
A motion was made by Don to have Ms. Fairfield respond to the signatures from her original renewal form.  Second by Rod.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Nick Archuleta, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas, Don Paulsrud, Erin Mowers and Marlene Srock.  Ms. Fairfield is currently employed with Roosevelt Elementary School in Fargo as a third grade teacher.  Her license is before the Board due to a code of ethics issue.

GLEAVE, TOBY
A motion was made by Rod to issue a two-year license.  Second by Erin.  Motion carried.  Board members who voted yes were Nick Archuleta, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas, Don Paulsrud, Erin Mowers and Marlene Srock.  Mr. Gleave’s license renewal was before the Board because he had checked yes to question #3, section two of the renewal form. 

HAABY, KELLIE
No action was taken by the Board.

HANZEL, TRACY
At 1:53, the Board moved to go into executive session.  A motion was made by Nick and seconded by Angela.  Motion carried.   Board members who voted yes were Nick Archuleta, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas, Don Paulsrud and Erin Mowers.  At 2:05 the executive session was adjourned.  The Board directed legal council to continue with further findings and report the findings at the September Board meeting. 

LLOYD, BRENT
Angela made the motion to issue a two-year license.  Second by Rod.  Motion carried.   Board members who voted in agreement were Nick Archuleta, Angela Korsmo, Paul Johnson, Rod Jonas, Don Paulsrud, Erin Mowers and Marlene Srock.  Mr. Lloyd’s re-entry license was before the Board due to his background check. 

 

 

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