The Indiana Professional Standards Board (IPSB) met on April 26, 2000, at the Indiana Government Center South - Conference Center Room C, 402 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Discussion Session
Board members present included Jane Boultinghouse, Judith Briganti, Lewis Ciminillo, David Cooper, Connie Griffith, Michael Horvath, Sandy Kelly, John Marsteller, Dan Miller, Suellen Reed, Ena Shelley, Joseph Weaver, Roy Weaver and Steve Yager. Albertine Dent, Philip Metcalf and Linas Slavinskas were unable to attend.
Staff members present included John Baker, Charle' Bourke-Walters, Priscilla Donkle, Richard Frisbie, Tom Hansen, Jackie Holland, David Kinman, Bet Kotowski, Kathy Meriwether, T. J. Oakes, Sheridan Rayl, Joy Seybold, Shawn Sriver, Pat Strawbridge and Nancy Taylor.
I. Call to Order
The discussion session was called to order at 9:35 a.m. by the Chair, Mr. Joseph Weaver, who made some introductory remarks.
II. Steps Toward Building a Cadre of Standards-Based Mentors to Support Beginning Teachers in the Induction Years - Sheridan Rayl, Performance Assessment Coordinator
Ms. Rayl presented a PowerPoint overview of Steps Toward Building a Cadre of Standards-Based Mentors to Support Beginning Teachers in the Induction Years. A discussion ensured regarding the budget. A copy of the presentation was distributed and is attached to the official minutes as Attachment A.
III. Report on Proposed Rules for Licensure, Induction, and Continuing Education - Tom Hansen, Director of Legal and External Affairs
Mr. Hansen presented the Report on Proposed Rules for Licensure, Induction, and Continuing Education by the use of overheads which are attached as Attachment B, and a time line for Board activities on the new rule which were included in the Board handout packet.
IV. Adjournment
Mr. Weaver adjourned the discussion session at 11:10 a.m.
Business Meeting
Board members present included Jane Boultinghouse, Judith Briganti, Lewis Ciminillo, David Cooper, Connie Griffith, Michael Horvath, Sandy Kelly, John Marsteller, Dan Miller, Suellen Reed, Ena Shelley, Lee Slavinskas, Joseph Weaver, Roy Weaver and Steve Yager. Albertine Dent and Philip Metcalf were unable to attend.
Staff members present included Charle' Bourke-Walters, Priscilla Donkle, Richard Frisbie, Tom Hansen, Jackie Holland, David Kinman, Bet Kotowski, Kathy Meriwether, T. J. Oakes, Sheridan Rayl, Joy Seybold, Shawn Sriver, Pat Strawbridge and Nancy Taylor. John Baker was unable to attend.
I. Call to Order
The business meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m. by the Chair, Mr. Joseph 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. Miller moved and Mr. Cooper seconded the motion to approve the minutes from the March 15, 2000, Board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. Adjudications
Mr. Hansen presented the staff recommendation that the Board grant the Motion for Summary Judgment and revoke the license for Linda Murray Staples.
Mr. Miller moved and Mr. Cooper seconded the motion to approve the recommendation. Motion carried unanimously, with Dr. Reed abstaining.
V. Comments
A. Chair
Mr. Weaver announced that a meeting of the Board has been scheduled for Thursday, April 27, 2000, for the purpose of interviewing four Executive Director candidates. A discussion session will follow the interviews.
Mr. Weaver noted that the current IPSB telephone roster has his number listed incorrectly. His correct phone number is (317) 234-0217.
Mr. Weaver also reported that he recently attended a North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) meeting and made a presentation to Phi Delta Kappa.
B. Interim Executive Director
Dr. Kinman thanked the Board and staff for support during his recent surgery.
Dr. Kinman provided a Title II update stating that job descriptions are being reviewed by the State Personnel Department. Marie Theobald has been named the new Title II Project Director.
The IPSB Progress report was submitted to the U.S. Department of Education on time.
Dr. Kinman reported that the Indiana Daily Student will run a series of articles on the IPSB and the Board.
At the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) meeting in February, it was announced that Dr. Kinman would participate as a member of the Unit Accreditation Board (UAB) for a three-year term beginning July.
VI. Committee Reports
Mr. Horvath reported that the Executive Director’s Search Committee conducted telephone interviews and that the Board will meet at 8:00 a.m. on April 27, 2000, at the IPSB offices at 251 E. Ohio St., Suite 220 Conference Room to interview four potential candidates. Larry Grau from the Governor’s Office will attend and all staff are invited to sit in on as many interviews as possible.
Mr. Slavinskas presented the Board Relations Committee recommendation that the Board amend Addendum G, “Policies for Standing External Committees,” of the IPSB Policy Manual.
Mr. Slavinskas moved on behalf of the Committee to approve the recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
Ms. Briganti reported on the Continuing Education Committee’s work on license renewal pilots.
Mr. Weaver asked if there were any questions concerning the other committee reports. Hearing none, the committee reports were accepted as written.
VII. Agency Reports
Preservice Education
Purdue University Calumet–Continuing Accreditation at the Initial Level
Dr. Kotowski presented the Teacher Education Committee (TEC) recommendation that the Board grant Purdue University Calumet continuing accreditation with stipulations at the initial level. Purdue University Calumet has elected to seek full accreditation by NCATE, to be financed and carried out by the institution. The next on-site visit review at the initial level must take place within two years (no later than fall 2001) to continue accreditation beyond this two year period. In addition, progress on weaknesses is to be included in the IPSB/NCATE annual report.
Dr. Kotowski introduced Dr. Robert Rivers, Acting Head of the School of Education and Director of Teacher Education; Dr. James Russett, Chair of Teacher Education; and Ms. Linda Hus, Associate Director of Teacher Education and Licensing Advisor.
Mr. Miller moved and Dr. Ciminillo seconded the motion to approve the recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
Extension of Indiana University Northwest Experimental Program
Dr. Kotowski presented the recommendation that the Board grant the request from Indiana University Northwest to delay review of its Experimental Program, the Urban Teacher Education Program (UTEP), until fall 2000.
Dr. Ciminillo moved and Ms. Griffith seconded the motion to accept the recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.
(Dr. Kinman was not present during the two previous agenda items.)
Accreditation Probation and Stipulations
Dr. Kotowski presented information on the Accreditation Probation and Stipulations and recommended that it be placed on the June agenda for action. Dr. Roy Weaver suggested that clarification and direction are needed regarding NCATE reports and TEC responsibilities.
Dr. Kotowski reported that the IPSB, in partnership with NCATE, conducted four accreditation visits to Indiana institutions this spring. She also indicated that she and Ms. Oakes will attend an NCATE State Partnership Clinic in Florida May 3-5. The TEC and consultants are working on an Institutional Session which is scheduled for September 29, 2000. The Standards Committee is meeting as scheduled. A full time Title II consultant and a part time Title II consultant are being sought to assist with the Title II Grant Preservice Projects.
Induction and Continuing Education
Dr. Frisbie reported that stipend warrants were issued for the mentors of 3,568 beginning teachers (2,968 public, 600 non-public) in the Beginning Teacher Internship Program. Up to 97 additional beginning teachers might complete their licensing requirements this school year, making their mentors eligible for the stipend. To date, 45 school corporations have returned professional development claim forms and 11 Statement of Beginning Teacher's Principal forms have been returned.
Ms. Rayl reported that portfolios from second year teachers are beginning to arrive. Local Advisory Groups have one more session before June 30, 2000. Plans for scorers’ training are in place to be held at the J. Everitt Light Career Center in Indianapolis. Board members who wish to observe a session should notify the office through Ms. Bourke-Walters.
Administrator Workshops will be held from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the four contract regions on the following dates:
May 3, 2000 - Jasper, Indiana
May 4, 2000 - Highland, Indiana
May 10, 2000 - Indianapolis, Indiana and
May 11, 2000 - Fort Wayne, Indiana
Sessions will include hands-on experience with portfolio components. Standards-based teaching, performance assessment and mentoring also will be discussed.
An initial meeting has been held in Region 8 Educational Service Center with corporation leaders to include four entire school corporations and their beginning teachers in the induction program this fall.
Dr. Frisbie reported that during January 2000 through March 2000, 110 Certification Renewal Unit (CRU) programs were approved. During April 1999 through March 2000, 317 CRU programs were approved. Thirty CRU program applications currently are pending.
Licensing
Dr. Kinman provided an update on the creation of the Division of Licensing to the Board.
Operations and Information Technology
Ms. Oakes discussed integrating IPSB databases and provided a brief budget update.
Legal and External Affairs
Mr. Hansen presented the Schedule for Rules Review and Adoption.
Mr. Cooper moved and Mr. Marsteller seconded the motion to approve initial dissemination of the Teacher Induction Committee draft of the induction statute and rules. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hansen reported that the Licensure Work Group will meet for the second time May 12, 2000. He also reported that IPSB’s application to the Innovations in American Government awards program ranked in the top 25 percent of more than 1,300 applications and the IPSB was encouraged to apply again in 2001.
Executive Management
Dr. Kinman presented the Schedule of Meetings.
VIII. Other
Mr. Sriver reported that there were 48 participants in the Portfolio Assessment Training for Building Level Administrators and District Administrators.
IX. Public Comments
There were no public comments.
X. Approval of Expenses
Dr. Ciminillo moved and Mr. Cooper seconded the motion to approve the expenses for the Board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
XI. Adjournment
Dr. Reed moved and Mr. Cooper seconded the motion to adjourn the business meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Weaver adjourned the business meeting at 2:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ena M. Shelley
Secretary
List of Attendees
The following attended the discussion and business sessions:
Name Organization
David
Chaney Indiana State University
Valerie Hall Indiana Department of Education
Linda Hus Purdue University Calumet
Dwayne James Indiana Department of Education
Robert Rivers Purdue University Calumet
James Russett Purdue University Calumet
Glenn Tebbe Indiana Non-Public Education Association
Marie Theobald University of Indianapolis
Belinda Wyss Indiana University East
Licensing
Dr. Kinman provided an update on the creation of the Division of Licensing to the Board.
Operations and Information Technology
Ms. Oakes discussed integrating IPSB databases and provided a brief budget update.
Legal and External Affairs
Mr. Hansen presented the Schedule for Rules Review and Adoption.
Mr. Cooper moved and Mr. Marsteller seconded the motion to approve initial dissemination of the Teacher Induction Committee draft of the induction statute and rules. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Hansen reported that the Licensure Work Group will meet for the second time May 12, 2000. He also reported that IPSB’s application to the Innovations in American Government awards program ranked in the top 25 percent of more than 1,300 applications and the IPSB was encouraged to apply again in 2001.
Executive Management
Dr. Kinman presented the Schedule of Meetings.
VIII. Other
Mr. Sriver reported that there were 48 participants in the Portfolio Assessment Training for Building Level Administrators and District Administrators.
IX.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
X. Approval of Expenses
Dr. Ciminillo moved and Mr. Cooper seconded the motion to approve the expenses for the Board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
XI. Adjournment
Dr. Reed moved and Mr. Cooper seconded the motion to adjourn the business meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Weaver adjourned the business meeting at 2:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ena
M. Shelley
Secretary
List of Attendees
The following attended the discussion and business sessions:
Name Organization
David
Chaney Indiana State University
Valerie Hall Indiana Department of Education
Linda Hus Purdue University Calumet
Dwayne James Indiana Department of Education
Robert Rivers Purdue University Calumet
James Russett Purdue University Calumet
Glenn Tebbe Indiana Non-Public Education Association
Marie Theobald University of Indianapolis
Belinda Wyss Indiana University East