Indiana Professional Standards Board

Discussion Session

Minutes

The Indiana Professional Standards Board (IPSB) met on March 17, 1999, at 8:40 a.m. The discussion session was at the Indiana Government Center South, Conference Room C, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Board members present included: Judith Briganti, Lewis Ciminillo, David Cooper, Albertine Dent, Ann England, Connie Griffith, John Marsteller, Philip Metcalf, Daniel Miller, Suellen Reed, Ena Shelley, Linas Slavinskas, Richard Therrien, Joseph Weaver and Steve Yager. Rex Bolinger, Constance Hardy, Marilyn Haring and Michael Horvath were unable to attend.

Staff members present were: John Baker, Charle' Bourke-Walters, Richard Frisbie, Tom Hansen, Jackie Holland, Bet Kotowski, Kathy Meriwether, T.J. Oakes, Sheridan Rayl, Marilyn Scannell, Joy Seybold, Shawn Sriver and Pat Strawbridge.

Indiana Professional Standards Board

Business Meeting

Minutes

March 17, 1999

The Indiana Professional Standards Board (IPSB) met on March 17, 1999, at 1:00 p.m. The business meeting was at the Indiana Government Center South, Conference Room C, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Board members present included: Judith Briganti, Lewis Ciminillo, David Cooper, Albertine Dent, Ann England, Connie Griffith, John Marsteller, Philip Metcalf, Daniel Miller, Suellen Reed, Ena Shelley, Linas Slavinskas, Richard Therrien, Joseph Weaver and Steve Yeager. Rex Bolinger, Constance Hardy, Marilyn Haring and Michale Horvath were unable to attend.

Staff members present were: John Baker, Charle' Bourke-Walters, Richard Frisbie, Tom Hansen, Jackie Holland, Kathy Meriwether, Bet Kotowski, T.J. Oakes, Sheridan Rayl, Marilyn Scannell, Joy Seybold, Pat Strawbridge, and Shawn Sriver.

I.	CALL TO ORDER The business meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by the Chair, Mr. Metcalf.
II.	APPROVAL OF AGENDA Mr. Cooper moved, and Ms. Griffith seconded, the motion to approve the agenda.
	Motion carried unanimously.
III.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES Mr. Miller moved, and Mr. Weaver seconded, the motion to approve the minutes from the January 20, 1999, Board meeting.
	Motion carried unanimously.
IV.	ADJUDICATIONS  A. Mr. Hansen presented the staff recommendation that the Board affirm the decision to revoke the license of Santiago Valdez. Mr. Cooper moved, and Mr. Weaver seconded, the motion to approve the recommendation.      Motion carried unanimously.  B. Mr. Hansen presented the staff recommendation that the Board affirm the decision to accept the surrender of license for Douglas L. Ganger. Ms. England moved, and Dr. Ciminillo seconded, the motion to approve the recommendation.   Motion carried unanimously, With Ms. Briganti abstaining.  C. Mr. Hansen presented the staff recommendation that the Board affirm the decision to accept the surrender of license for Dominic Jorman. Mr. Weaver moved, and Mr. Miller seconded the motion to approve the recommendation.    Motion carried unanimously.
V.	COMMENTS  A. Chair  1. Mr. Metcalf introduced Albertine Dent, who was recently appointed to the Board by Governor O'Bannon, and he welcomed her to the Board.  2. Mr. Metcalf reported on a meeting he attended with the National Center for Educational Statistics, in conjunction with the reports required under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. He reported that the 50-member committee consults with the U.S. Department of Education and with Education Secretary Riley about the definitions to be used in the required state and institutional reports related to teacher preparation programs. The report required this year will only be of information readily available to a state. A survey will be done of information on our web site and a summary sent to IPSB for review. Of nine items to be reported, only three will be required this year: a description of existing licensing, alternative certification procedures, and license waiver procedures. Mr. Metcalf further reported that discussions are underway about pass rates on assessments, and whether the rate will be calculated on program completers or on graduates recommended for licensure. Further discussion of the committee centers on whether the first and last attempts at an assessment will be measured, or only final attempts, and on whether pass rates should include those completing a program within a certain number of years of the report (e.g. if a person takes an assessment well after completing a program, for what time period should that assessment result reflect on the program.) Mr. Metcalf noted that further information will be available after the committee's next meeting in April.   3. Mr. Metcalf congratulated Dr. Scannell and Mr. Hansen on their work with the Legislature during this session.  4. Mr. Metcalf commended all the staff for their efforts on the New System Update.  5. Mr. Metcalf presented fellow Board member, Mr. Miller with a gift on behalf of the Board in sympathy for his son Dan Miller Jr. who recently lost his battle with cancer.    B. Executive Director Dr. Scannell presented her remarks by use of overheads, which are attached to the minutes as Appendix A.  C. Other Comments None.
VI.	RULES REVISION No report.
VII.	COMMITTEE REPORTS  A. Executive Committee   1. Procedure for Exception to Reciprocal License under Rule 515-IAC 1-2-7. Mr. Metcalf presented the Executive Committee's recommendation that the Board approve the exception procedure to be used for out-of-state applicants who are graduates of Indiana preparation programs, as an interim procedure pending adoption of rules under the revised licensing system. Mr. Weaver moved on behalf of the Committee to approve the recommended procedure.     Motion carried unanimously.  2. Procedure for Dropping Area(s) from a License. Mr. Metcalf presented the Executive Committee's recommendation that the Board approve the Procedure for Dropping Area(s) from a License. Mr. Metcalf moved on behalf of the committee to approve the recommendation. Dr. Ciminillo suggested that the Board amend Item E to read "that a removed area can only be added back under the current rules." The suggestion was incorporated as a consensus rewording. Dr. Ciminillo moved to remove Item F and Ms. Griffith seconded the motion.    Amendment carried unanimously. Mr. Metcalf called for a vote on the motion as amended. Motion carried unanimously.  3. Mr. Metcalf presented the minutes of the January 20, 1999, minutes.  B. Executive Director's Evaluation Mr. Metcalf presented the minutes of the March 2, 1999, Executive Director's Evaluation Committee meeting.  C. Policy/Ethics Mr. Therrien presented the minutes of the January 20, 1999, meeting. Mr. Miller reported that the committee met March 4, 1999, at 4:00 p.m.   D. Legislative Mr. Cooper presented the minutes of the February 11, 1999, meeting. Mr. Hansen and Dr. Kinman provided the Board with a legislative update and presented the draft proposal for Generalist Standards. Dr. Kinman spoke in support of the proposed Generalist Standards. Dr. Reed arrived at 2:15 p.m.   E. Licensure Mr. Metcalf presented selections of the January 19, 1999, meeting.    F. Assessment Coordinating Mr. Metcalf presented the minutes of the January 21, 1999, meeting.  G. Teacher Education  1. Standards-based Teacher Education Project (STEP). Mr. Weaver presented the Teacher Education Committee recommendation that a partnership be established with the STEP initiative, in collaboration with the Indiana Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (IACTE). IACTE participation is integrated in the plan for the STEP initiative as a means of collaboration and communication for the higher education units in the state. Mr. Weaver moved on behalf of the Committee to approve the Teacher Education Committee recommendation.    Motion carried unanimously.  2. Approval of Resolution Regarding Criteria for National Professional Accreditation. Mr. Weaver presented the Teacher Education Committee recommendation that the IPSB approve the draft resolution regarding criteria for national professional accreditation, effective March 17, 1999. Mr. Weaver moved on behalf of the Committee to approve the Teacher Education Committee recommendation.     Motion carried unanimously.  H. Proficiency Evaluation Ms. Griffith presented the minutes of the January 21, 1999, meeting.    I. Teacher Induction Dr. Yeager presented the minutes of the January 21, and February 8, 1999, meetings.   J. Continuing Education Mr. Marsteller presented the minutes of the January 21, and March 3, 1999, meetings.    K. External Committee for Building Level Administrators No report.   L. External Committee for District Administrators Mr. Sriver presented selections of the February 12, 1999, meeting.   M. External Committee for School Psychologists No report.    N. Comprehensive Standards Document Advisory Group Dr. Kinman presented selections of the January 26, and 27, 1999, meetings.
VIII.	DIVISION REPORTS   A. Preservice Education Dr. Kotowski reported on the following:  1. Accreditation visits are scheduled for Purdue University Calumet on April 10-14, and for the University of Notre Dame July 18-21.    2. Indiana colleges/universities have been asked by staff to participate in the April pilot test of the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) Test for Teaching Knowledge. Two institutions had volunteered so far.    3. Staff will be recruiting colleges/universities to participate in the December 1999 field testing of the INTASC Test for Teaching Knowledge. We hope to have a much better representation at the field testing. (Indiana has been a part of the development of this test from the beginning.)  4. A research study for the Licensure Committee will examine the reciprocity of our Draft Framework for Initial Licensure. Input will be collected from states with which Indiana currently has reciprocity through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC). A questionnaire and letter of explanation were sent to these 39 states and Minnesota on March 8 and results will be reported to the Board in April. (Note: Minnesota is the only INTASC state with which we currently do not have reciprocity.)    B. Induction and Continuing Education Dr. Frisbie thanked Ms. Rayl, Ms. Seybold, Ms. Strawbridge, and Dr. Yager for their presentation to the Board at the discussion session. Sheridan Rayl reported that INTASC held a training event on February 18-20 in Indianapolis. The experience was a fast-track version of a three-level program to train educators on the integration of standards with the portfolio assessment of beginning teachers. Seventeen teachers participated in the mathematics sessions and thirteen teachers participated in the English/language arts sessions. INTASC brought in three national consultants as trainers. Joy Seybold, teacher-in- residence for the Board, co-lead the English/language arts sessions and Ms. Rayl coordinated the overall process. The cost of the mathematics participants was covered by scholarships awarded from INTASC.  C. Public and Agency Support Services Mr. Baker provided an update on projects within the division.
IX.	ACTION PLAN Dr. Scannell reported on accomplishments under the Action Plan by the use of overheads, which are attached as Appendix B.
X.	ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES   A. Second Quarter Budget Report. Dr. Scannell presented the Second Quarter Budget Report.   B. Schedule of Meetings Dr. Scannell presented the Schedule of Meetings for 1999-2000 to the Board, and reminded all to reserve those dates on their calendars.    C. Legal and External Affairs Mr. Hansen introduced to the Board his new administrative assistant, Kathy Meriwether.
XI.	OTHER Ann England reported that she attended a meeting of The Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium in Washington, D.C.
XII.	PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments.
XIII.	APPROVAL OF EXPENSES Mr. Miller moved to approve the expenses for the Board meeting, and Dr. Ciminillo seconded the motion.
	Motion carried unanimously.
XIV.	ADJOURNMENT Dr. Ciminillo moved to adjourn, and Mr. Cooper seconded the motion.
	Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Metcalf adjourned the business meeting of the IPSB at 4:15 p.m.

Attachment: List of attendees at the March 17, 1999, Business Meeting

MEETING:	INDIANA PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD
SESSION:	BUSINESS MEETING
DATE:	WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17, 1999

NAME	ORGANIZATION
David Chaney	Indiana State University
Susan Fisher	Ball State University
Karilee Freeberg	Saint Mary's College
Ray Graves	Indiana University Purdue University - Fort Wayne
Valerie Hall	Indiana Department of Education
Dwayne James	Indiana Department of Education
David Kinman	Indiana University
Bob Mays	University of Southern Indiana
Mardel Miller	Indiana State University
Nelson Miller	Indiana School Boards Association
Jane Thompson	Ball State University
Belinda L. Wyss	Indiana University East