ICASE Executive Committee Meeting Executive Committee Listserv <executive@icase.org> October 18, 2007 Minutes
DOE/DEL (Grissom Room)

 

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

MEMBERS PRESENT: Pam Wright (President), Tom Adams (Past-President), Lynn Gosser (President-elect), Gary Collings (Secretary), Larry Bass (SW), Margie Labelle (C), Cheryl Corning (SE), Jan Dunham (E), Mary Beth Hamilton (NE), Donna Krol (NW), Patti Kem (NC)

MEMBERS ABSENT: Vendetta Gutshall (Treasurer)

OTHERS PRESENT: Bob Marra, Sharon Knoth, Kylee Bassett

I. Approvals

A. Minutes: Pam Wright called the morning meeting to order and requested a motion to approve the September 26, 2007 minutes. MOTION: Patti Kem moved for approval. After a second by Donna Krol, the motion carried.

B. Treasurer's Report and Claim Docket ­ In the absence of Vendetta Gutshall, Pam Wright distributed the financial report showing a remaining balance of $232,219.60 in the $242,000 budget and a docket related to Fall Conference expenses in the amount of $3,303.25. MOTION: Patti Kem moved to accept the financial report and approve the docket as presented. After a second by Margie Labelle, the motion was approved.

The Scholarship balance on hand is $2,929.44 plus $10,600 held by CASE. The total balance in the Roundtable Account is $16,392.06.

II.STRATEGIC PLAN (2006 - 2009) ­ Pam Wright distributed the grid sheet on legal size paper, which she would like to review and update at the next meeting. Lead persons will provide action plans across the following goals of Supporting the Membership, Promoting the Organization, and Advancing the Organization.

III. CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS

1. Executive Standing Committee Appointments ­ Pam Wright recommended that the Legislative and Research Committee be chaired by Joan McCormick. Roundtable members are in place with Mark Booth representing Central. The President-elect and Past President are standing members. MOTION: Lynn Gosser moved to approve the appointment of Joan McCormick as 2007-08 chairperson of the Legislative and Research Committee. After a second by Jan Dunham, the motion was approved.

Pam is seeking a chairperson for Membership and Fiscal Management for 2007-2009. Roundtable members will need to be transitioned from the work of the previous membership committee and its subcommittees: product development, website, patron, and newsletter. The Secretary and Treasurer are standing members.

Pam is also seeking a chairperson for Professional Development 2007-2010. Roundtable members will need to be named. The President and Deputy Treasurer are standing members.

2. Special Committees:
a. Nominating (Chairperson: Immediate Past President)

· President-elect
· An elected Unified Member from each RT

b. Other
· Porter Scholarship ­ Pam appointed Cheryl Corning as chairperson. Cheryl asked RT representatives for a name of a member from each Roundtable. MOTION: Cheryl Corning moved for mileage reimbursement for the two scholarship recipients who attend the Fall Conference. After a second by Tom Adams, the motion was approved.
· Recognition/Awards ­ Pam appointed the Past President, Tom Adams, as chairperson.

3. Duties of the Officers ­ to be discussed at future meetings.

IV. SUPPORTING the MEMBERSHIP

A. Roundtable Topical Proposals ­ Representatives
1. November 20, 2007 (Central) ­ Dr. Erica Lembke, Professor of Special Education at the University of Missouri, will present on "Curriculum-based Measurement as a Foundational Element of Response to Intervention for Secondary Students".
2. April 29, 2008 (Northwest) - Dr. Rob March to present on Positive Behavior Supports.
3. Fall 2008 (East)
4. Spring 2009 (Southeast)

B. Conferences/Activities/Reports
1. Fall 2007 Conference: September 27-28, 2007 (French Lick) ­ Pam Wright distributed a comprehensive compilation of the evaluations of the conference and strands. The evaluation summary is available from Pam or the roundtable representatives. Pam complimented Charles Edwards for his behind the scenes work and recommendation for the 1960s entertainers.

2. Spring 2008 Conference: February 27-29, 2008 (Radisson - Downtown Indianapolis) ­ Lynn Gosser reported that she is collaborating with Bob Marra about Article 7 presentations.

3. Fall 2008 Conference: September 17 ­ 19, 2008 (Fort Wayne Hilton/Grand Wayne Convention Center) ­ Lynn Gosser acknowledged that this will be during the ISTEP period perhaps with more implications for directors in single districts.

V. ADVANCING the ORGANIZATION

A. CASE Fall Institute ­ Pam Wright reminded members that ICASE needs to underwrite Officers' expenses to attend the Board of Directors meeting to be held on November 8 ­ 10, 2007 at Long Beach, CA. MOTION: Cheryl Corning moved to pay expenses for ICASE Officers to attend the two CASE Board of Director meetings during 2007-08. After a second by Margie Labelle, the motion was approved.

B. CASE Executive Committee ­ Gary Collings, chairperson of the CASE Research Committee, reported on the current compilation of the monthly survey questions and a future national study on the status of licensure for directors of special education.

VI. PROMOTING the ORGANIZATION

A. Roundtable Activities ­ Cheryl Corning (SE) said that Mary Fisher will present at their next meeting on the topic of paraeducators. Patti Kem (NC) said Tyler of video fame (see CASE website) will present at a transition day in her district.

B. Article 7 Work Group ­ Lynn Gosser has called for a work group session on October 24 in preparation for a study session with Bob Marra and Sharon Knoth on October 30 at the ISEAS office.

C. Division of Exceptional Learners ­ Bob Marra, Sharon Knoth, and Kylee Bassett were present to provide an update on the status of Article 7. Bob reported that yesterday's meeting of the State Advisory Council did not have a quorum so no action was taken. This will delay action on the pending items of written parental consent and preschool. Bob reviewed other pending items that will be carried over to the next meeting. He is seeking all possible changes to the draft while it resides with the State Advisory Council. Once the revised Article is presented to the State Board of Education, additions and deletions will be more difficult.

D. Liaisons ­ members designated by the President
1. ASK/IN*SOURCE (Patti Kem)
2. IAPSS/ISBA (Margie Labelle)
3. IASPrincipals (Larry Bass)
4. IASPsychologists (Cheryl Corning)
5. INCEC (Jan Dunham)
6. ISHA (Mary Beth Hamilton)
7. Medicaid (Tom Adams)
8. University Forum (Cheryl Corning)

E. Appointees ­ Other Agencies/Associations
1. ASK/IPIN (Jim Sands)
2. Center for Evaluation and Education (Pam Wright)
3. DOE/DEL Task Force on Autism Spectrum Disorders (Ann Schnepf)
4. DOE Division of Professional Standards Committee (Mike Horvath)
5. FSSA/DDARS/DHHS Interpreters (Nancy Holsapple) ­ Larry Bass reported that Don Tinsley at this agency is now filing complaints with DEL regarding educational interpreters who have not completed certification. Larry received a notification letter that one of his interpreters could no longer provide services until her application had been approved. The outcome is pending. ACTION: Pam Wright will invite Nancy Holsapple to the next meeting.
6. ISBLIND (Cindy Pittman)
7. ISDeaf (Patti Kem)
8. State Advisory Council (Karol Farrell)
9. State Improvement Grant (George Van Horn)

VII. OTHER BUSINESS ­ Patti Kem asked if ICASE should be working with a consultant to draft best practices for RtI. Members noted the various activities planned for this year including the two ISEAS Academy seminars and the ICASE complimentary speaker (Batsche) for the Winter IAPSS Conference. Margie Labelle mentioned the CEC text by Bender and Shores as a recommend resource for general educators.

VIII. NEXT MEETING: November 14, 2007 (8:30 AM) ­ DOE Riley Room