M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Members, Indiana Professional Standards Board
FROM: Joseph Weaver, Chair
DATE: April 26, 2000
SUBJECT: Minutes of March 15, 2000, Executive Committee Meeting
Committee members present: Judith Briganti, Lewis Ciminillo, Dan Miller, Joseph Weaver and Steve Yager. Philip Metcalf and Ena Shelley were unable to attend.
Others in attendance: Charle' Bourke-Walters, Tom Hansen, John Marsteller, T. J. Oakes, and Roy Weaver.
The Executive Committee (EC) was convened by the Chair, Joseph Weaver, at 8:30 a.m. in the Government Center South, Conference Room 3. The minutes of the February 16, 2000, meeting were approved unanimously.
I. Consultations with representatives of education stakeholder groups
None.
II. Materials reviewed related to the group's charge:
A. Vision, Philosophy, and Mission Statement
B. Text From Innovations in American Government application
C. State of Indiana letterhead
III. Issues/questions examined as related to the group's charge:
A. Discussion regarding the Vision, Philosophy, and Mission Statements
The Mission statement was discussed and changes to the wording were suggested. The changes were agreed to by consensus. Changes to the Vision and Philosophy statements were also discussed. Mr. Weaver asked for drafts of changes to be brought to the next meeting in April.
B. State of Indiana Letterhead
Mr. Joseph Weaver suggested that the agency use State of Indiana letterhead with the agency name used for public documents and the agency letterhead currently used be for internal documents only. The suggestion was agreed to by consensus.
Suggestions were made for additional text to be included, and the suggestions will be forwarded to staff for final proof-reading.
C. Standards Committee (SC)
Mr. Hansen reported on the March 14, 2000, meeting of the SC. Mr. Marsteller noted copies of charges and directions and a timeline for each were presented and approved in concept at the February 2000, meeting of the SC. The EC indicated it was available to assist in prioritizing and finalizing the SC's work. It was agreed that materials to be given to the SC should be reviewed by staff first.
D. Agency Contractors
Dr. Yager stated he had concerns regarding contracts with the agency because state policies generally require receiving payment only after work is completed. Ms. Oakes will bring a report to the next meeting regarding available options to address the issue.
E. Pilot Programs
Dr. Roy Weaver submitted a letter requesting permission to pilot a certificate program in the areas of gifted education and technology at Ball State.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Members, Indiana Professional Standards Board
FROM: Joseph Weaver, Chair
DATE: May 24, 2000
SUBJECT: Minutes of April 26, 2000, Executive Committee Meeting
Committee members present: Judith Briganti, Lewis Ciminillo, Dan Miller, Ena Shelley, Joseph Weaver and Steve Yager. Philip Metcalf was unable to attend.
Others in attendance: Charle' Bourke-Walters, Richard Frisbie, Tom Hansen, David Kinman, John Marsteller, T. J. Oakes, and Roy Weaver.
The Executive Committee (EC) was convened by the Chair, Joseph Weaver, at 8:09 a.m. in the Government Center South, Conference Room 3. The minutes of the March 15, 2000, meeting were approved unanimously.
I. Consultations with representatives of education stakeholder groups:
None.
II. Materials reviewed related to the group's charge:
Mission Statement Options
Continuing Education Relicensure Design and Pilots
III. Issues/questions examined as related to the group's charge:
A. Executive Director Search
Mr. Hansen reported on the arrangements for the meeting on April 27, 2000, at the IPSB offices and answered questions. Discussion followed.
B. Vision and Mission Statements
The Mission statement was discussed, and Dr. Frisbie offered two options on the re-wording of the Mission Statement.
C. Title II Grant
Dr. Kinman reported on Title II Grant and announced that Marie Theobald would be Project Director.
D. Continuing Education Relicensure Design and Pilots
Dr. Frisbie reported on the Continuing Education Relicensure Design and Pilots. Discussion followed.
E. External Committee for Building Level Administrators
Ms. Oakes reported on the External Committee for Building Level Administrators.
F. Lodging for Board Members
Ms. Oakes reported on the current state rate for lodging which is $79. She requested that Board members review their bills and ensure that a zero balance appears.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 a.m.