Meetings

Indiana Professional Standards Board

Discussion Session

Minutes

November 17, 1999

The Indiana Professional Standards Board (IPSB) met on November 17, 1999, at 9:00 a.m. The discussion session was at the Indiana Government Center South - Conference Center Room C, 402 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Board members present included: Jane Boultinghouse, Judith Briganti, Lewis Ciminillo, David Cooper, Michael Horvath, Sandy Kelly, Dan Miller, Ena Shelley, Linas Slavinskas, Joseph Weaver, Roy Weaver, and Steve Yager. Albertine Dent, Connie Griffith, John Marsteller, Philip Metcalf, and Suellen Reed were unable to attend.

Staff members present were: John Baker, Charle' Bourke-Walters, Priscilla Donkle, Laura Dyer, Maggie Foster, Richard Frisbie, Tom Hansen, Jackie Holland, David Kinman, Diane Massie, Sandy McCammack, Kathy Meriwether, Rose Miller, Missy Nunnery, T. J. Oakes, Joy Seybold, Shawn Sriver, Pat Strawbridge, and Nancy Taylor. Sheridan Rayl was unable to attend.

I. CALL TO ORDER

The discussion session was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by the Chair, Mr. Joe Weaver.

II. HOW THE IPSB ACCOMPLISHES ITS TASKS: THE AGENCY STRUCTURE - DAVID KINMAN, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Dr. Kinman began the discussion by introducing Ms. Oakes, Deputy Director, who provided an overview of the previous staffing organization, the current staffing organization, and the IPSB organizational chart by the use of overheads.

Mr. Baker, Director of Public and Agency Support Services (PASS), distributed the PASS Annual Report, Division of Public and Agency Support Services (document which describes the composition of PASS), PASS Staff Survey, and the Crowe Chizek report which Mr. Weaver encouraged Board members to review.

Mr. Baker introduced PASS staff, and asked them to give a brief description of their job responsibilities.

Mr. Hansen, Director of Legal and External Affairs (LEA) provided a brief overview of LEA's responsibilities which include, but are not limited to license determination based on criminal history report, rule making, and general communications with education stakeholders, policy- makers, and the general public.

III. UPDATE ON PROPOSED RULES FOR LICENSURE, INDUCTION, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION - TOM HANSEN, DIRECTOR OF LEGAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

Mr. Hansen provided an Update on Proposed Rules for Licensure, Induction, and Continuing Education. The target date for rules completion is June 2000. Questions from the Board were addressed.

Mr. Hansen distributed a copy of an Indianapolis Star article, and a report from the Fordham Foundation.

IV. ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Weaver adjourned the discussion session at 11:20 a.m.

Attachment:	List of attendees at the November 18, 1999, Discussion Session
MEETING:	INDIANA PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD
SESSION:	DISCUSSION SESSION
DATE:	WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 17, 1999

LIST OF ATTENDEES	NAME ORGANIZATION
David Chaney	Indiana State University
Linda Cornwell	Indiana State Teachers Association
Susan Fisher	Ball State University
Dwayne James	Indiana Department of Education
Nelson Miller	Indiana School Boards Association
Marie Theobold	University of Indianapolis
Jane Thomas	Ball State University

Indiana Professional Standards Board

Business Meeting

Minutes

November 17, 1999

The Indiana Professional Standards Board (IPSB) met on November 17, 1999, at 1:00 p.m. The business session was at the Indiana Government Center South - Conference Center Room C, 402 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Board members present included: Jane Boultinghouse, Judith Briganti, Lewis Ciminillo, David Cooper, Michael Horvath, Sandy Kelly, Dan Miller, Suellen Reed, Ena Shelley, Linas Slavinskas, Joseph Weaver, and Steve Yager. Albertine Dent, Connie Griffith, John Marsteller, Philip Metcalf, and Roy Weaver were unable to attend.

Staff members present were: Priscilla Donkle, Richard Frisbie, Tom Hansen, Jackie Holland, Dave Kinman, Kathy Meriwether, T. J. Oakes, Joy Seybold, Shawn Sriver, Pat Strawbridge, and Nancy Taylor. John Baker, and Sheridan Rayl were unable to attend.

I. CALL TO ORDER

The business meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by the Chair, Mr. Weaver.

II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Mr. Miller moved and Mr. Cooper seconded the motion to approve the agenda.

Motion carried unanimously.

III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mr. Cooper moved, and Mr. Miller seconded, the motion to approve the minutes from the September 21, 1999, Board meeting, with editorial changes.

Motion carried unanimously.

SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS

Calumet College of St. Joseph - Accreditation at the Initial Level

Mrs. Taylor presented the Teacher Education Committee recommendation to grant accreditation at the initial level to the professional education unit at Calumet College of St. Joseph. The next onsite review will take place in spring 2004.

Mrs. Taylor introduced Mr. Dennis Rittenmeyer, President; Dr. Sam Wright, Education Program Director/Licensing Advisor; and Sister Michele Dvorak Education Faculty, Calumet College of St. Joseph who responded to questions.

Dr. Ciminillo moved, and Ms. Briganti seconded the motion to approve the recommendation.

Motion carried unanimously.

IV. ADJUDICATIONS

1. Mr. Hansen presented the staff recommendation that the Board affirm the decision of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to accept the license surrender for John C. Cook.

Mr. Cooper moved, and Dr. Yager seconded the motion to approve the recommendation.

Motion carried unanimously.

2. Mr. Hansen presented the staff recommendation that the Board affirm the decision of the Administrative Law Judge and to Grant a Motion to Dismiss a request for modification on the license revocation for Lynn R. Hanen.

Dr. Yager moved, and Ms. Briganti seconded the motion to approve the recommendation.

Motion carried unanimously.

3. Mr. Hansen presented the staff recommendation that the Board affirm the decision of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to accept the license surrender for Larry L. Shinn.

Mr. Cooper moved, and Ms. Briganti seconded the motion to approve the recommendation.

Motion carried unanimously.

V. COMMENTS

A. Chair

1. Mr. Weaver announced that a special called meeting is being scheduled December 16, 1999, 8:00 a.m. at the IPSB offices located at 251 E. Ohio St. to discuss the selection of a new IPSB Executive Director.

2. The Executive Committee will be meeting December 16, 1999, immediately following the Executive Session.

3. A reception is being planned for the Executive Director candidates December 15, 1999, 4:00 p.m. at the IPSB offices. Volunteers are needed to pick-up and escort candidates from airport, hotel and out to dinner after the reception. Board members were requested to e-mail Mr. Weaver if available to assist.

4. Mr. Weaver announced that pictures from the retreat would be available to view after the meeting.

5. Mr. Weaver will be sending out a memo to Board members inquiring if anyone is interested in making dinner reservations for the January Board Meeting.

6. Mr. Weaver encouraged Committee Chairs to schedule meetings in conjunction with Board meetings if possible.

7. Mr. Weaver reported on the Chair's Board activities by presenting recently at Professional Development Days in Seymour, to the Professional Practices and Standards Committee of the Indiana State Teachers Association, and to a group of teachers in Lafayette. Mr. Weaver also met with President Moore, Ms. Oakes, and the Drs. Scannell to discuss the Indiana Advisory Council for the National Council on Teaching & America's Future (NCTAF).

8. Mr. Weaver welcomed Mr. Miller back after an extended leave from the Board due to an accident. He also reported that Mr. Dick Therrien, former Board member was doing well after recent surgery.

Dr. Suellen Reed arrived.

B. Interim Executive Director

1. Dr. Kinman reported on the recent health matters affecting the agency. He also noted the recent passing of Helen Grau, mother of Larry Grau, Executive Assistant for Education tot he Governor.

2. Dr. Kinman recognized two new contract staff members, Ray Graves and Kim Winkle.

3. Dr. Kinman reported that Indiana earned a state grant under Title II of the federal Higher Education Act in July by the U.S. Department of Education. The grant will be used to implement teacher quality. To achieve this, a new Project Director, Assistant Project Director, Data Collection and Research positions will be funded via Title II. As more information becomes available, it will be shared with the Board.

C. Other Comments

None.

VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS

A. Mr. Weaver asked if there were any questions or the chairs of the committees had any special comments. There were none and the committee reports were accepted as written.

B. Mr. Sriver presented the Edit Team for the Standing External Committee for District Administrators recommendation that the Board accept the Standards for District Administrators and Action Report.

Mr. Sriver introduced Dr. Rebecca Libler, Chair of the Edit Team who addressed questions and comments from the Board.

Dr. Yager moved, and Mr. Horvath seconded the motion to approve the Standards for District Administrators and Action Report.

Motion carried unanimously, with Dr. Ciminillo abstaining.

VII. AGENCY REPORTS

A. Preservice Education

1. Request for Delay of Accreditation Visits

Mrs. Taylor presented the Executive Committee recommendation that the Board grant the request from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) to delay the accreditation visits for Grace College, Tri-State University, and Wabash College for one to two semesters.

Dr. Ciminillo moved, and Mr. Slavinskas seconded the motion to accept the recommendation.

Motion carried unanimously.

2. Testing Recommendations

Mrs. Taylor presented the Executive Committee recommendation to approve the course of action addressed as items 1., 2., and 3. on page 2 of Agenda Item VII.A.3.

Ms. Boultinghouse moved, and Ms. Briganti seconded the motion to accept the recommendation.

Motion carried unanimously.

3. Mrs. Taylor presented the Testing Report.

4. Standards Committee Membership

Mrs. Taylor presented the Selection Committee recommendation to appoint Carolyn Babione, Daniel Grayson, Gertrude Howard, Fay Ioriok, Kathy Klawitter, William Rentschler, Michael Rokicki, Phillip VanFossen, and Kevin Walter to the Standards Committee.

The Executive Committee moved to accept the Selection Committee recommendation.

Mrs. Taylor presented the Selection Committee recommendation to appoint Carolyn Babione, Daniel Grayson, Gertrude Howard, Fay Ioriok, Kathy Klawitter, William Rentschler, Michael Rokicki, Phillip VanFossen, and Kevin Walter to the Standards Committee.

Motion carried unanimously.

5. Additional Member

Mrs. Taylor presented the Teacher Education Committee recommendation to appoint Cheryl Clapp to the Committee.

The Executive Committee moved to accept the Teacher Education Committee recommendation.

Motion carried unanimously.

6 Update

The Teacher Education Committee (TEC) will meet on November 18, 1999.

There will be a field test of the Test for Teaching Knowledge early in 2000.

The IPSB/NCATE Partnership Proposal was approved in October by NCATE.

TEC sponsored an Institutional Session on September 24, 1999.

Dr. Weaver and Mrs. Taylor attended the Educational Testing Service (ETS) meeting on Title II Reporting, November 9, 1999, in Illinois.

Educational Testing Service has requested that IPSB participate in a multi-state standard setting study and to nominate German and French teachers to participate.

B. Induction and Continuing Education

1. Dr. Frisbie updated the Board on the Mentor Standards and Guidelines for Mentor Training Programs. The Draft Guidelines for Mentoring Training Programs along with a Questionnaire was mailed to a variety of stakeholders. The Questionnaire will be used to develop recommendations and possible modifications to, and uses of, the Standards and Guidelines.

2. 2. Dr. Frisbie provided a Continuing Education Pilots update to the Board. The first meeting of the Continuing Education Committee is scheduled for November 30, 1999.

C. Public and Agency Support Services

1. Mr. Baker provided an update during the Discussion Session of the Board meeting.

2. Ms. Oakes reported that Mr. Baker coordinated a Licensing Advisors Workshop in September held at the University of Indianapolis. Mr. Baker, Mr. Hansen and Mrs. Taylor made presentations at the workshop. The workshop was very successful and another one is being planned.

D. Legal and External Affairs

1. Mr. Hansen will be drafting a Public Notice to appear in the January Bulletin for State Regulations for a hearing in January to increase licensing fees to $25.00 for technology improvements. This action will be voted on at the Board meeting scheduled for March, with implementation May 1, 2000.

2. Mr. Hansen presented an update on the draft report of the Interim Study Committee on Education Issues and an update of the 1999 Action Statement of the National Education Summit.

3. Dr. Reed reported that she attended the National Education Summit with Governor O'Bannon, and encouraged Board members to read the 1999 Action Statement of the National Education Summit.

4. Mr. Hansen reported on the status of the draft induction statute.

5. Mr. Hansen provided updates on the Agency's web site, the New System Update, and the Power Point presentation of the Licensing Framework which was made available to unit heads and licensing advisors.

E. Executive Management

1. Dr. Kinman noted one change in the Schedule of Meetings. The meeting scheduled for December 15, 1999, has been rescheduled for December 16, 1999.

2. Mr. Weaver reminded the Board to hold August 7-8, 2000, for the Board retreat. He also stated that it was not the intention of the Chair to hold Executive Meetings each time the Board meets, unless there is significant business to discuss.

3. Dr. Kinman presnted the First Quarter Budget Report and addressed questions from the Board.

4. Mr. Hansen reported on the Annual Report to the Legislature, and informed the Board that the updated Ethical Principals and Guidelines were included in the handouts.

VIII. OTHER

A. Dr. Kinman thanked Dr. Reed for inviting him to attend the Teacher of the Year Awards ceremony.

B. B. Mrs. Taylor reported that she and Dr. Weaver attended the Educational Testing Service meeting in Chicago on November 9, 1999.

C. Ms. Boultinghouse announced the the Principal of the Year Awards ceremony will be held on December 9, 1999, at the Westin Hotel. Dr. Reed will be attending to recognize elementary, middle, and high school principals.

D. Dr. Yager inquired about staff as to current IPSB staff vacancies. Mr. Baker explained that the organizational chart is not a true measure of current staff. Vacancies are being filled by temporary employees until permenant staff are hired.

E. E. Ms. Briganti inquired if exit interviews were being performed when agency staff depart. Dr. Kinman reported that most are occurring because of advancement, better pay and less job related stress.

IX. PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments.

X. . APPROVAL OF EXPENSES

Mr. Miller moved, and Mr. Cooper seconded the motion to approve the expenses for the Board meeting.

Motion carried unanimously.

XIV. ADJOURNMENT

Mr. Slavinskas moved, and Dr. Ciminillo seconded the motion to adjourn the business meeting.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Weaver adjourned the business meeting at 2:59 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Ena M. Shelley
Secretary

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

MEETING: INDIANA PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD

SESSION: BUSINESS MEETING

DATE: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1999

LIST OF ATTENDEES

NAME ORGAINZATION

David Chaney Indiana State University

Michele Dvorak Calumet College of St. Joseph

Susan Fisher Ball State University

Valerie Hall Indiana Department of Education

Dwayne James Indiana Department of Education

Rebecca Libler Indiana State University

Dennis Rittenmeyer Calumet College of St. Joseph

Marie Theobald University of Indianapolis

Jane Thomas Ball State University

Sam Wright Calumet College of St. Joseph

101 W. Ohio St. Suite 300 . Indianapolis, IN 46204-1953

317/232-9010 . FAX 317/232-9023 . Web Site: www.state.in.us/psb

I.	CALL TO ORDER
	The discussion session was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by the Chair, Mr. Joe Weaver.

II.	HOW THE IPSB ACCOMPLISHES ITS TASKS: THE AGENCY STRUCTURE - DAVID KINMAN, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
	Dr. Kinman began the discussion by introducing Ms. Oakes, Deputy Director, who provided an overview of the previous staffing organization, the current staffing organization, and the IPSB organizational chart by the use of overheads.
	Mr. Baker, Director of Public and Agency Support Services (PASS), distributed the PASS Annual Report, Division of Public and Agency Support Services (document which describes the composition of PASS), PASS Staff Survey, and the Crowe Chizek report which Mr. Weaver encouraged Board members to review.
	Mr. Baker introduced PASS staff, and asked them to give a brief description of their job responsibilities.
	Mr. Hansen, Director of Legal and External Affairs (LEA) provided a brief overview of LEA's responsibilities which include, but are not limited to license determination based on criminal history report, rule making, and general communications with education stakeholders, policy- makers, and the general public.

III.	UPDATE ON PROPOSED RULES FOR LICENSURE, INDUCTION, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION - TOM HANSEN, DIRECTOR OF LEGAL AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
	Mr. Hansen provided an Update on Proposed Rules for Licensure, Induction, and Continuing Education. The target date for rules completion is June 2000. Questions from the Board were addressed.
	Mr. Hansen distributed a copy of an Indianapolis Star article, and a report from the Fordham Foundation.

IV.	ADJOURNMENT
	Mr. Weaver adjourned the discussion session at 11:20 a.m.

I.	CALL TO ORDER
	The business meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by the Chair, Mr. Weaver.

II.	APPROVAL OF AGENDA
	Mr. Miller moved and Mr. Cooper seconded the motion to approve the agenda.
	Motion carried unanimously.

III.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES
	Mr. Cooper moved, and Mr. Miller seconded, the motion to approve the minutes from the September 21, 1999, Board meeting, with editorial changes.
	Motion carried unanimously.

	SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
	Calumet College of St. Joseph - Accreditation at the Initial Level
	Mrs. Taylor presented the Teacher Education Committee recommendation to grant accreditation at the initial level to the professional education unit at Calumet College of St. Joseph. The next onsite review will take place in spring 2004.
	Mrs. Taylor introduced Mr. Dennis Rittenmeyer, President; Dr. Sam Wright, Education Program Director/Licensing Advisor; and Sister Michele Dvorak Education Faculty, Calumet College of St. Joseph who responded to questions.
	Dr. Ciminillo moved, and Ms. Briganti seconded the motion to approve the recommendation.
	Motion carried unanimously.

IV.	ADJUDICATIONS
1.	Mr. Hansen presented the staff recommendation that the Board affirm the decision of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to accept the license surrender for John C. Cook.
	Mr. Cooper moved, and Dr. Yager seconded the motion to approve the recommendation.
	Motion carried unanimously.

2.	Mr. Hansen presented the staff recommendation that the Board affirm the decision of the Administrative Law Judge and to Grant a Motion to Dismiss a request for modification on the license revocation for Lynn R. Hanen.
	Dr. Yager moved, and Ms. Briganti seconded the motion to approve the recommendation.
	Motion carried unanimously.

3.	Mr. Hansen presented the staff recommendation that the Board affirm the decision of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to accept the license surrender for Larry L. Shinn.
	Mr. Cooper moved, and Ms. Briganti seconded the motion to approve the recommendation.
	Motion carried unanimously.

V.	COMMENTS
A.	Chair
1.	Mr. Weaver announced that a special called meeting is being scheduled December 16, 1999, 8:00 a.m. at the IPSB offices located at 251 E. Ohio St. to discuss the selection of a new IPSB Executive Director.
2.	The Executive Committee will be meeting December 16, 1999, immediately following the Executive Session.
3.	A reception is being planned for the Executive Director candidates December 15, 1999, 4:00 p.m. at the IPSB offices. Volunteers are needed to pick-up and escort candidates from airport, hotel and out to dinner after the reception. Board members were requested to e-mail Mr. Weaver if available to assist.
4.	Mr. Weaver announced that pictures from the retreat would be available to view after the meeting.
5.	Mr. Weaver will be sending out a memo to Board members inquiring if anyone is interested in making dinner reservations for the January Board Meeting.
6.	Mr. Weaver encouraged Committee Chairs to schedule meetings in conjunction with Board meetings if possible.
7.	Mr. Weaver reported on the Chair's Board activities by presenting recently at Professional Development Days in Seymour, to the Professional Practices and Standards Committee of the Indiana State Teachers Association, and to a group of teachers in Lafayette. Mr. Weaver also met with President Moore, Ms. Oakes, and the Drs. Scannell to discuss the Indiana Advisory Council for the National Council on Teaching & America's Future (NCTAF).
8.	Mr. Weaver welcomed Mr. Miller back after an extended leave from the Board due to an accident. He also reported that Mr. Dick Therrien, former Board member was doing well after recent surgery.

B.	Interim Executive Director
1.	Dr. Kinman reported on the recent health matters affecting the agency. He also noted the recent passing of Helen Grau, mother of Larry Grau, Executive Assistant for Education tot he Governor.
2.	Dr. Kinman recognized two new contract staff members, Ray Graves and Kim Winkle.
3.	Dr. Kinman reported that Indiana earned a state grant under Title II of the federal Higher Education Act in July by the U.S. Department of Education. The grant will be used to implement teacher quality. To achieve this, a new Project Director, Assistant Project Director, Data Collection and Research positions will be funded via Title II. As more information becomes available, it will be shared with the Board.

VI.	COMMITTEE REPORTS
A.	Mr. Weaver asked if there were any questions or the chairs of the committees had any special comments. There were none and the committee reports were accepted as written.
B.	Mr. Sriver presented the Edit Team for the Standing External Committee for District Administrators recommendation that the Board accept the Standards for District Administrators and Action Report.
	Mr. Sriver introduced Dr. Rebecca Libler, Chair of the Edit Team who addressed questions and comments from the Board.
	Dr. Yager moved, and Mr. Horvath seconded the motion to approve the Standards for District Administrators and Action Report.
	Motion carried unanimously, with Dr. Ciminillo abstaining.

VII.	AGENCY REPORTS
A.	Preservice Education
1.	Request for Delay of Accreditation Visits
	Mrs. Taylor presented the Executive Committee recommendation that the Board grant the request from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) to delay the accreditation visits for Grace College, Tri-State University, and Wabash College for one to two semesters.
	Dr. Ciminillo moved, and Mr. Slavinskas seconded the motion to accept the recommendation.
	Motion carried unanimously.
2.	Testing Recommendations
	Mrs. Taylor presented the Executive Committee recommendation to approve the course of action addressed as items 1., 2., and 3. on page 2 of Agenda Item VII.A.3.
	Ms. Boultinghouse moved, and Ms. Briganti seconded the motion to accept the recommendation.
	Motion carried unanimously.
3.	Mrs. Taylor presented the Testing Report.
4.	Standards Committee Membership
	Mrs. Taylor presented the Selection Committee recommendation to appoint Carolyn Babione, Daniel Grayson, Gertrude Howard, Fay Ioriok, Kathy Klawitter, William Rentschler, Michael Rokicki, Phillip VanFossen, and Kevin Walter to the Standards Committee.
	The Executive Committee moved to accept the Selection Committee recommendation.
	Mrs. Taylor presented the Selection Committee recommendation to appoint Carolyn Babione, Daniel Grayson, Gertrude Howard, Fay Ioriok, Kathy Klawitter, William Rentschler, Michael Rokicki, Phillip VanFossen, and Kevin Walter to the Standards Committee.
	Motion carried unanimously.
5.	Additional Member
	Mrs. Taylor presented the Teacher Education Committee recommendation to appoint Cheryl Clapp to the Committee.
	The Executive Committee moved to accept the Teacher Education Committee recommendation.
	Motion carried unanimously.
6	Update
	The Teacher Education Committee (TEC) will meet on November 18, 1999.
	There will be a field test of the Test for Teaching Knowledge early in 2000.
	The IPSB/NCATE Partnership Proposal was approved in October by NCATE.
	TEC sponsored an Institutional Session on September 24, 1999.
	Dr. Weaver and Mrs. Taylor attended the Educational Testing Service (ETS) meeting on Title II Reporting, November 9, 1999, in Illinois.
	Educational Testing Service has requested that IPSB participate in a multi-state standard setting study and to nominate German and French teachers to participate.
B.	Induction and Continuing Education
1.	Dr. Frisbie updated the Board on the Mentor Standards and Guidelines for Mentor Training Programs. The Draft Guidelines for Mentoring Training Programs along with a Questionnaire was mailed to a variety of stakeholders. The Questionnaire will be used to develop recommendations and possible modifications to, and uses of, the Standards and Guidelines.
2.	2. Dr. Frisbie provided a Continuing Education Pilots update to the Board. The first meeting of the Continuing Education Committee is scheduled for November 30, 1999.
C.	Public and Agency Support Services
1.	Mr. Baker provided an update during the Discussion Session of the Board meeting.
2.	Ms. Oakes reported that Mr. Baker coordinated a Licensing Advisors Workshop in September held at the University of Indianapolis. Mr. Baker, Mr. Hansen and Mrs. Taylor made presentations at the workshop. The workshop was very successful and another one is being planned.
D.	Legal and External Affairs
1.	Mr. Hansen will be drafting a Public Notice to appear in the January Bulletin for State Regulations for a hearing in January to increase licensing fees to $25.00 for technology improvements. This action will be voted on at the Board meeting scheduled for March, with implementation May 1, 2000.
2.	Mr. Hansen presented an update on the draft report of the Interim Study Committee on Education Issues and an update of the 1999 Action Statement of the National Education Summit.
3.	Dr. Reed reported that she attended the National Education Summit with Governor O'Bannon, and encouraged Board members to read the 1999 Action Statement of the National Education Summit.
4.	Mr. Hansen reported on the status of the draft induction statute.
5.	Mr. Hansen provided updates on the Agency's web site, the New System Update, and the Power Point presentation of the Licensing Framework which was made available to unit heads and licensing advisors.
E.	Executive Management
1.	Dr. Kinman noted one change in the Schedule of Meetings. The meeting scheduled for December 15, 1999, has been rescheduled for December 16, 1999.
2.	Mr. Weaver reminded the Board to hold August 7-8, 2000, for the Board retreat. He also stated that it was not the intention of the Chair to hold Executive Meetings each time the Board meets, unless there is significant business to discuss.
3.	Dr. Kinman presnted the First Quarter Budget Report and addressed questions from the Board.
4.	Mr. Hansen reported on the Annual Report to the Legislature, and informed the Board that the updated Ethical Principals and Guidelines were included in the handouts.

VIII.	OTHER
A.	Dr. Kinman thanked Dr. Reed for inviting him to attend the Teacher of the Year Awards ceremony.
B.	B. Mrs. Taylor reported that she and Dr. Weaver attended the Educational Testing Service meeting in Chicago on November 9, 1999.
C.	Ms. Boultinghouse announced the the Principal of the Year Awards ceremony will be held on December 9, 1999, at the Westin Hotel. Dr. Reed will be attending to recognize elementary, middle, and high school principals.
D.	Dr. Yager inquired about staff as to current IPSB staff vacancies. Mr. Baker explained that the organizational chart is not a true measure of current staff. Vacancies are being filled by temporary employees until permenant staff are hired.
E.	E. Ms. Briganti inquired if exit interviews were being performed when agency staff depart. Dr. Kinman reported that most are occurring because of advancement, better pay and less job related stress.

X. .	APPROVAL OF EXPENSES
	Mr. Miller moved, and Mr. Cooper seconded the motion to approve the expenses for the Board meeting.
	Motion carried unanimously.

XIV.	ADJOURNMENT
	Mr. Slavinskas moved, and Dr. Ciminillo seconded the motion to adjourn the business meeting.
	Motion carried unanimously.

Attachment:	List of attendees at the November 17, 1999, Business Meeting
MEETING:	INDIANA PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD
SESSION:	BUSINESS MEETING
DATE:	WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1999

NAME	ORGAINZATION
David Chaney	Indiana State University
Michele Dvorak	Calumet College of St. Joseph
Susan Fisher	Ball State University
Valerie Hall Indiana	Department of Education
Dwayne James Indiana	Department of Education
Rebecca Libler	Indiana State University
Dennis Rittenmeyer	Calumet College of St. Joseph
Marie Theobald	University of Indianapolis
Jane Thomas	Ball State University
Sam Wright	Calumet College of St. Joseph