The actions delineated below were taken in open session of the EPSB at the January 7, 2013, meeting. This information is provided in summary form; an official record of the meeting is available in the permanent records of the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB), 100 Airport Road, 3rd Floor, Frankfort, KY 40601 Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) Summary Minutes of the Regular Business Meeting EPSB Offices, 100 Airport Road, 3rd Floor Frankfort, Kentucky January 7, 2013 Call to Order Chair Cassandra Webb called the meeting to order at approximately 9:00 a.m. EST. Moment of Silence Chair Webb asked the Board and audience members to take a moment of silence to recognize the victims at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newport, Connecticut. Board’s Mission Statement and Goals Chair Webb reminded the Board of its mission and goals by reviewing them with the Board and audience. Roll Call The following Board members were present during the January 7, 2013, EPSB meeting: Brandy Beardsley, Bradley Bielski, Barbara Boyd, Ellen Blevins, Terry Holliday, Allen Kennedy, Marie McMillen, Michael Ross, Anthony Strong, Tom Stull, Mark Wasicsko, and Cassandra Webb. Cathy Gunn, Robert King, Sandy Sinclair-Curry, Zenaida Smith, and Lorraine Williams were absent. Open Speak There were no requests for Open Speak. Approval of Consent Items Chair Cassandra Webb requested that Board members identify any items on the consent agenda which they wished to discuss prior to taking final action. Ms. Marie McMillen asked that consent items D, E, and F be pulled from the consent agenda for discussion. 2013-001 Motion made by Ms. Marie McMillen, seconded by Ms. Ellen Blevins, to approve the following items on the consent agenda (Consent Items A, B, C, and G): Approval of October 15, 2012 EPSB Minutes Approval of November 12, 2012 EPSB Minutes Approval of December 4, 2012 EPSB Minutes Remedial Diversity Training Approval, Jefferson County Teachers Association Vote: Unanimous 2013-002 Motion made by Ms. McMillen, seconded by Mr. Anthony Strong, that consent items D, E, and F be tabled until the March meeting when Dr. Kim Walters-Parker will be available to answer questions for the Board on these items. Discussion ensued among the Board regarding specific questions that Board members had on the university programs that were tabled and possible ramifications if the programs were not approved at the meeting. Vote: Yes - 9 No – 1 (Tom Stull) Abstain – 2 (Brad Bielski, Mark Wasicsko) Ms. Alicia Sneed recognized JCTA and thanked them for their work on their diversity program. Report of the Acting Executive Director Report from the Kentucky Department of Education Commissioner Terry Holliday reported on recent events at KDE. * The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) released its latest report on December 18, 2012, which recommended major changes to teacher preparation. * Draft standards for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) should be released by mid-February. Report from the Council on Postsecondary Education There was no report from the Council on Postsecondary Education. Local Educator Assignment Data (LEAD) Report Mr. Mike Carr updated the Board on the LEAD report for the fall of the 2012-2013 academic year. To date 99.6% of assignments were cleared. Mr. Carr recognized Cindy Godsey for her exceptional work on the LEAD report. Report of the Chair Chair Webb reviewed the timelines for agenda development with the Board and requested their input on items to be placed on the agenda. Appointments Committee to Ensure an Ethical Educator Workforce Chair Webb made the following appointments to the Committee to Ensure an Ethical Educator Workforce: Barbara Boyd, Mike Ross, Sandy Sinclair-Curry, Mark Wasicsko, Zenaida Smith, Mary Ruble, Wilson Sears, and Wayne Young. Mike Ross will serve as chair on this committee. Committee Reports Board Retreat Committee Board Retreat Chair Anthony Strong informed the Board that a survey for spring retreat dates was issued. He stated that he hopes to notify the Board of the dates and location of the spring retreat by the March meeting. Presentation University of Louisville/J.B. Atkinson Clinical Experience Model A presentation was given regarding the partnership between the University of Louisville and the J.B. Atkinson Academy of Excellence. Presenters included Ann Larson, Executive Associate Dean at the University of Louisville; Blake Haselton, Dean at the University of Louisville; Harrie Buecker, University Liaison and Director of the Office of Educator Development and Clinical Practice at the University of Louisville; Christine Sherretz, Assistant Professor at the University of Louisville; Ashley Kemper, teacher at J.B. Atkinson, and Paige Buckwalter, teacher candidate at the University of Louisville. The J.B. Atkinson Academy of Excellence in Louisville has been nationally recognized for its success in educating both elementary and higher education students. It is a model of school innovation and an example of cooperation between an educator preparation program and a school district. Information/Discussion Item Mid-Year Budget Report Mr. Gary Freeland gave a mid-year budget report to the Board. The agency budget looks good at just under 50% of annual budget. Action Items Charter for the Committee to Ensure an Ethical Educator Workforce 2013-003 Motion made by Ms. McMillen, seconded by Ms. Blevins, to approve the charter for the Committee to Ensure an Ethical Educator Workforce. Vote: Unanimous Thomas More College Accreditation Issue I: Unit Accreditation 2013-004 Motion made by Mr. Strong, seconded by Dr. Mark Wasicsko, to accept the recommendation of the Accreditation Audit Committee and grant accreditation for Thomas Moore College. Vote: Yes – 11 Recuse – 1 (Brad Bielski) Issue II: Program Approval 2013-005 Motion made by Mr. Strong, seconded by Mr. Mike Ross, to accept the recommendation of the Accreditation Audit Committee and grant approval for the initial and advanced level educator preparation programs at Thomas More College. Vote: Yes – 11 Recuse – 1 (Bradley Bielski) Midway College Accreditation Issue I. Unit Accreditation 2013-006 Motion made by Dr. Bradley Bielski, seconded by Ms. Barbara Boyd, to accept the recommendation of the Accreditation Audit Committee and grant accreditation for Midway College. Vote: Unanimous Issue II. Program Approval 2013-007 Motion made by Dr. Bielski, seconded by Ms. Boyd, to accept the recommendation of the Accreditation Audit Committee and grant approval for the initial level educator preparation programs at Midway College. Vote: Unanimous Kentucky Christian University Accreditation Issue I. Unit Accreditation 2013-008 Motion made by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Strong, to accept the recommendation of the Accreditation Audit Committee and grant accreditation with conditions for Kentucky Christian University and require documentation that the university has met the requirements within six months. Vote: Unanimous Issue II. Program Approval 2013-009 Motion made by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Strong, to accept the recommendation of the Accreditation Audit Committee and grant approval for the initial level educator preparation programs at Kentucky Christian University. Vote: Unanimous Berea College Accreditation Issue I. Unit Accreditation 2013-010 Motion made by Ms. McMillen, seconded by Mr. Strong, to accept the recommendation of the Accreditation Audit Committee and grant accreditation with conditions for Berea College and require documentation that the university has met the requirements within six months. Vote: Unanimous Issue II. Program Approval 2013-011 Motion made by Mr. Ross, seconded by Ms. Blevins, to accept the recommendation of the Accreditation Audit Committee and grant approval for the initial level educator preparation programs at Berea College. Vote: Unanimous Board Comments There were no board comments. DISCIPLINARY MATTERS: MINUTES OF CASE REVIEW January 7, 2013 Motion made by Mr. Allen Kennedy, seconded by Ms. Ellen Blevins, to go into closed session for the purpose of discussing proposed or pending litigation in accordance with KRS 61.810(1) (c) & (j). Vote: Unanimous Motion made by Mr. Anthony Strong, seconded by Mr. Kennedy, to return to open session. Vote: Unanimous The following board members concurred with the actions as listed below with the noted exceptions: Tom Stull, Allen Kennedy, Brad Bielski, Barbara Boyd, Brandy Beardsley, Ellen Blevins, Cassandra Webb, Michael Ross, Anthony Strong, Marie McMillen and Mark Wasicsko. Attorneys present were Alicia A. Sneed, Cassie Trueblood, Whitney Crowe, and Angela Evans. Initial Case Review Case Number Decision 1207466 Admonish 1207397 Hear 1209581 Defer for training 1208497 Hear 1210595 Hear 1210614 Hear 1211641 Dismissed 1211639 Hear 1211637 Hear 1207499 Defer for training 1207415 Hear 1208493 Admonish 1209577 Hear 1208491 Admonish 1208517 Admonish 1209574 Hear 1209579 Hear 1208534 Hear 1210600 Defer for training 1210610 Hear 1210619 Defer for training 1209586 Admonish 1209590 Admonish 1209588 Admonish 1209569 Admonish 1209567 Hear 1207427 Hear 1208482 Defer for training 1208495 Hear 1208526 Dismissed 1210602 Hear 1211667 Hear 1205286 Hear 1206329 Hear 1207437 Hear 1208528 Hear 1210629 Hear 1208520 Hear 1207421 Hear 1208486 Admonish 1208484 Admonish 1207417 Hear 1211643 Defer for training 1211645 Defer for training 1211647 Defer for training 1208489 Hear 120111 Dismissed 1209540 Defer for training 1209546 Defer for training 1209542 Defer for training 1209552 Defer