Meetings

Indiana Professional Standards Board
Minutes

January 19, 2000

Discussion Session

The Indiana Professional Standards Board (IPSB) met on January 19, 2000, at 9:30 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, Michael Horvath, Sandy Kelly, John Marsteller, Philip Metcalf, Dan Miller, Suellen Reed, Ena Shelley, Joseph Weaver and Roy Weaver. David Cooper, Albertine Dent, Connie Griffith, Linas Slavinskas and Steve Yager were unable to attend.

Staff members present were: John Baker, Charle' Bourke-Walters, Priscilla Donkle, Richard Frisbie, Ray Graves, Barbara Green, Tom Hansen, Jackie Holland, Bet Kotowski, David Kinman, Nancy Lewis, T. J. Oakes, Sheridan Rayl, Joy Seybold, Shawn Sriver, Pat Strawbridge and Nancy Taylor.

CALL TO ORDER
The discussion session was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by the Chair, Mr. Joe Weaver, who made some introductory remarks.
EXECUTIVE SESSION, PURSUANT TO IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(4)
The board adjourned at 9:40 a.m. to executive session as allowed under Indiana Code Sec. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(4) to receive information about applicants for employment.
Rise and Report
The executive session adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
Mr. Weaver reported that information about applicants for the position of Executive Director was received in the Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SEARCH
Mr. Horvath reported that the committee would be meeting again and that the search for a new Executive Director would continue.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE DIRECTORS OF TEACHER EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION IMPACT STUDY
Mr. Sriver introduced Dr. F. Edward Wall, Consultant. Dr. Wall discussed the Impact Study and answered questions.
HOW THE IPSB ACCOMPLISHES ITS TASKS: PRESERVICE EDUCATION
Dr. Kinman began the discussion by introducing Dr. Bet J. Kotowski, Director of Preservice Education, who provided an overview of the Preservice Education responsibilities the priorities for 1999-2000, and the role of the Director of Preservice Education by the use of overheads, which appear in attachment A.
Dr. Kotowski introduced Nancy Lewis, Administrative Assistant, who described her position and its duties and responsibilities and answered questions.
Dr. Kotowski introduced Shawn Sriver, Assistant Director, who described his position and its duties and responsibilities and answered questions. Mr. Sriver introduced Dr. Ray Graves, who has recently joined the IPSB as a consultant.
Dr. Kotowski introduced Nancy Taylor, Education Consultant, who described her position and its duties and responsibilities and answered questions.
The Board recessed at 11:28 a.m. and reconvened at 1:00 p.m.
UPDATE ON PROPOSED RULES FOR LICENSURE, INDUCTION, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION Mr. Hansen provided an Update on Proposed Rules for Licensure, Induction, and Continuing Education. Questions from the Board were addressed.
ADJOURNMENT Mr. Weaver adjourned the discussion session at 1:20 p.m.

LIST OF ATTENDEES

NAME ORGANIZATION

James Beard Indiana University - Purdue University Ft. Wayne

Emily Bramson Purdue University

David Chaney Indiana State University

Kathryn Dietz Purdue University

Dan Grayson Standards Committee, IPSB

Bernard Marley Oakland City University

Linda Marley Oakland City University

Dwayne James Indiana Department of Education

Joy Garton Krueger Purdue University

Jerry Summers Indiana State University

Marie Theobold University of Indianapolis

F. Edward Wall IPSB Consultant

Business Meeting

The Indiana Professional Standards Board (IPSB) met on January 19, 2000 at the Indiana Government Center South - Conference Center Room C, 402 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.

Staff members present were: John Baker, Charle' Bourke-Walters, Priscilla Donkle, Richard Frisbie, Barbara Green, Tom Hansen, Jackie Holland, Bet Kotowski, David Kinman, T. J. Oakes, Sheridan Rayl, Shawn Sriver, Pat Strawbridge and Nancy Taylor.

CALL TO ORDER
The business meeting was called to order at 1:21 p.m. by the Chair, Mr. Weaver.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Dr. Ciminillo moved to add discussion modifying the agency’s licensing structure to Agenda Item VIII. Mr. Miller moved and Dr. Ciminillo seconded the motion to approve the agenda with the above mentioned addition.
Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Metcalf moved and Mr. Miller seconded the motion to approve the minutes from the November 17, 1999, Board meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADJUDICATIONS
Mr. Hansen presented the staff recommendation that the Board grant the motion for summary judgment and revoke the license for Carol S. Rigsbee.
Mr. Metcalf moved and Ms. Briganti seconded the motion to approve the recommendation.
Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Weaver and Ms. Shelley abstaining.
COMMENTS
1. Chair
  1. No comments.
2. Interim Executive Director
  1. Dr. Kinman reported that two “Golden Seal” awards had been given to the agency for its participation in the annual state employees community campaign.
  2. Dr. Kinman informed the Board of the contents of their red folders.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. 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.
2. Mr. Weaver reported that Dr. Thomas Huberty, Indiana University and Dr. David McIntosh, Ball State University were appointed to the External Committee for School Psychologists.
AGENCY REPORTS
1. Preservice Education
  Butler University - Continuing Accreditation at the Initial and Advanced Levels
  Dr. Kotowski presented the Teacher Education Committee recommendation to grant continuing accreditation at the initial and advanced levels to the professional education unit at Butler University. The next onsite review will take place in spring 2004.
  Dr. Kotowski introduced Dr. Gwendolyn Trotter, Dean, College of Education; Dr. Roger Boop, former Interim Dean of the College of Education; and Dr. Sue Stahl, Licensing Advisor.
  Dr. Ciminillo moved and Ms. Boultinghouse seconded the motion to accept the recommendation.
  Motion carried unanimously, with Mr. Metcalf and Ms. Shelley abstaining.
  Manchester College - Continuing Accreditation at the Initial Level
  Dr. Kotowski presented the Teacher Education Committee recommendation to grant accreditation at the initial level to the professional education unit at Manchester College. The next onsite review will take place in spring 2004.
  Dr. Kotowski introduced Dr. JoAnn Schall, Director of Teacher Education; and Dr. Richard Robison, Chair, Education Department.
  Mr. Metcalf moved and Mr. Miller seconded the motion to accept the recommendation.
  Motion carried unanimously
  University of Notre Dame - Accreditation at the Initial Level
  Dr. Kotowski presented the Teacher Education Committee recommendation to grant accreditation at the initial level to the professional education unit at the University of Notre Dame. The next onsite review will take place in summer 2004.
  Dr. Kotowski introduced Dr. Joyce Johnstone, Associate Director of the Institute for Educational Initiatives.
  Mr. Metcalf moved and Mr. Miller seconded the motion to accept the recommendation.
  Motion carried unanimously
  (Dr. Kinman was not present during the accreditations for Butler University, Manchester College and the University of Notre Dame.)
  Proposed Qualifying Scores for Praxis II Specialty Area Tests
  Mrs. Taylor provided the Board with materials previously provided to the Executive Committee toward action on proposed qualifying scores for Praxis II Specialty Area tests in art, earth science, French, math, physical education, Spanish, special education (emotionally handicapped and learning disabled).
  Materials provided included parts of the report of the original standard setting study, a chart of other states’ current qualifying scores on these particular tests, an “Understanding Your Praxis Scores” – pamphlet provided by Educational Testing Service, and information about projected pass/fail rates on these specific tests based on one year of national data. This subject will be addressed by the Board in March.
  Dr. Ciminillo moved and Ms. Briganti seconded the motion to postpone any action regarding Praxis Scores until the Board meeting in March.
  Motion carried unanimously.
2. Induction and Continuing Education
  Dr. Frisbie, Director of Induction and Continuing Education, reported that:
  The staff will make a presentation to Board about division activities at the March Discussion Session.
  To date, 3,227 Beginning Teacher Internship Program (BTIP) enrollment forms have been received. The agency will send preliminary enrollment reports to districts for confirmations and corrections late January or early February.
  Between November 1998 and November 1999, 285 Certification Renewal Unit (CRU) programs have been added to the database. Twenty-six programs are pending processing.
  The Continuing Education Committee (CEC) will meet January 26 for the second time to address design and pilot testing issues. The Executive Committee will discuss CEC design parameters and request for proposals (RFP) criteria for future CEC pilots (up to 5 new districts) in February. Dr. Frisbie will report to the Board at its March business meeting about the 1998-99 substitutes survey mailed to superintendents September 3.
  Ms. Rayl, Performance Assessment Coordinator, reported that:
  All Local Advisory Groups have met with the exception of the central region which is not yet organized. The goal of Region 8 is to have membership ready for submission for approval by February 1.
  Two support seminar sessions for first year beginning teachers and mentors was held, and second year participants have met once and have been contacted through a special mailing from the Teachers-in-Residence.
  A newly formatted newsletter for the Beginning Teacher Induction Performance Assessment Program had been mailed to all past and present participants including scorers and administrators of the participating beginning teachers. The mailing informed 297 of our constituents.
  Title II component of the BTIPAP has been initiated. Six participants will work with the Performance Assessment Coordinator to refine and align the portfolio assessments to the Indiana teaching and student standards in special education, social studies, and elementary education. This acativity will be initiated in a week. The same alignment charts are being developed for mathematics, science, and English/language arts by the Teachers-in-Residence (TIR).
  Plans are underway to establish the TIRs as proficient trainers of scorers in Indiana.
3. Public and Agency Support Services
  Mr. Baker provided an update on logistical preparations for implementing the Title II project. He noted that agency staff are working with Department of Education staff on the integration of agency databases.
4. Legal and External Affairs
  Mr. Hansen discussed the status of drafting rules for Licensure, Induction, and Continuing Education. He suggested a delay in the drafting schedule previously approved by the Board by one meeting.
  Mr. Hansen reported on developments in the present session of the General Assembly.
5. Executive Management
  Dr. Kinman presented the Schedule of Meetings to the Board.
  Dr. Kinman presented the Second Quarter Budget Report and addressed questions from the Board.
  Mr. Hansen reported on the Annual Report to the Legislature.
OTHER
Dr. Kinman presented and discussed recommendations from the staff to create a Division of Licensing to bring together licensing positions and functions from other divisions.
Dr. Ciminillo moved and Mr. Metcalf seconded the motion to approve the creation of a Licensing Division separate from the other divisions.
Dr. Kinman discussed staffing issues for the Division of Licensing.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
APPROVAL OF EXPENSES
Mr. Miller moved and Mr. Marsteller seconded the motion to approve the expenses for the Board meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Miller moved and Dr. Ciminillo seconded the motion to adjourn the business meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Weaver adjourned the business meeting at 2:41 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Ena M. Shelley
Secretary

LIST OF ATTENDEES

NAME	ORGANIZATION
James Beard	Indiana University - Purdue University Ft. Wayne
Roger Boop	Butler University
Emily Bramson	Purdue University
Kathryn Dietz	Purdue University
Valerie Hall	Indiana Department of Education
Dwayne James	Indiana Department of Education
Joyce Johnstone	University of Notre Dame
Joy Garton Krueger	Purdue University
Bernard Marley	Oakland City University
Linda Marley	Oakland City University
Bob Mays	University of Southern Indiana
Richard W. Robison	Manchester College
Jo Ann Schall	Manchester College
Sue Stahl	Butler University
Marie Theobald	University of Indianapolis
Gwendolyn Trotter	Butler University
F. Edward Wall	IPSB Consultant