ICASE Business Meeting: Sept. 30, 2005

Hilton – Fort Wayne

(These minutes are considered a draft until approved at the next scheduled general membership meeting.)

Awards Ceremony (9-29-05): Cindy Pittman presented the Past-President's plaque to George Van Horn in appreciation of his service. George Van Horn acknowledged Fred McNulty with an Honorary membership, who asked that the value of his clock be credited to the scholarship fund. George also congratulated Mary Jo Dare on her promotion to assistant superintendent at Indianapolis Public Schools. George expressed his gratitude to Trace Benedict for coordinating the Scholarship Golf Outing. Luann Purcell acknowledged ICASE for the CASE Membership Development award for its 30% increase since 2001 as previously presented on April 6, 2005. Cindy Pittman complimented Vendetta Gutshall for her efforts with the Membership Committee. Cheryl Corning presented Porter Scholarship plaques to Laura Jones (IU Southeast) and Amanda Wilson (Indiana State University) along with their respective $1,200 tuition scholarships.

Executive Committee/Past Presidents' Dinner (9-29-05): George Van Horn hosted the dinner with Luann Purcell, Executive Director of CASE, briefing members on federal legislation and proposed regulations.

OFFICERS PRESENT AT BUSINESS MEETING: Cindy Pittman (President-elect), Tammy Ummel (Past-President), George Van Horn (Past-President), Vendetta Gutshall (Treasurer), Gary Collings (Secretary)

1. Minutes – Cindy Pittman called the business meeting to order at 9:00 AM and requested approval of the February 18, 2005 minutes. MOTION: After a motion for approval by Tammy Ummel and a second by Mary Beth Hulecki, the minutes were approved as presented.

2. Financial Report - Vendetta Gutshall presented the Financial Statement including a budget of $110,600 to be covered by projected revenue of $128,066.75. Roundtable balances were available. The carry-over balance for the Scholarship fund is $8,088.82 plus $1,247 from Wednesday's golf outing and an additional $2,389 from Thursday night's silent auction of the gift baskets for a new balance of $11,724.82. MOTION: Pat Pierce moved to accept the financial report as presented. After a second by Cheryl Corning, the motion was approved by the membership. Vendetta reported a total of 312 members as of September 24, 2005.

3. ISEAS Report – Gary Collings briefed members on the External Committee for School Leaders, Exceptional Needs licensure status, and the DOE Work Group on Highly Qualified. He introduced the following New Directors or directors in new assignments: Susan Albrecht (Virtual), Nancy Becker (Smith-Green), Jada Conner (Northwest Allen), Bill Dreibelbis (RISE), Leah Jessee (Dubois-Spencer-Perry), Deb Kadish (South LaPorte), Kim Luckey (Hamilton Heights), Connie Manous (Hammond), Joni Schmalzried (Wabash-Miami), Linda Simmons (Kokomo), Jill Slavins (MSD Pike), Lisa Smith (Brownsburg), Chase Stinson (Westfield), Keith Turner (Blue River), Robb Warriner (Indianapolis), Amy Woodsmall (Whitko).

4. ICASE Report – Cindy Pittman reported that the ICASE Strategic Plan has been taken under review by the Executive Committee. Mary Beth Hulecki, chair of the Products subcommittee of the Membership Committee, introduced her members and reported that $1,900 had been collected to date for sweatshirts and card holders. Order forms for other items will be inserted in the Cable newsletter. Mary Custer reported that 35 baskets had been donated for the silent auction, which raised $2,389.

5. The Passing of the Buck ($2.00) – Mary Custer gave a dialogue about children and passed the $2.00 bill to Judy Flowers with the expectation of her carrying on the tradition at next Fall's conference. The business meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn (Tammy Ummel/Glenda Hott).

6. Division Report - After the business meeting, Bob Marra opened his session with a remembrance of Nick Gambaiani, Paul Roahrig, and Patty Bond. He briefed the membership on the following topics: funding; alternative residential; statewide assessment system (peer review); alternate assessment; ISTAR; Special Education Delivery System Study; legislation; Children's Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Health Plan; Project Vision; Continuous Improvement Focused Monitoring; DOE Academy Seminars; State Advisory Council; and Article 7 revisions.

NEXT MEETING: February 17, 2005 at the downtown Radisson in Indianapolis