Minnesota Department of Education - Conference Center B: Room 15 November 16, 2018 Minutes
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Minnesota Department of Education
Conference Center B: Room 15
November 16, 2018
Minutes
Board members present: A. Krafthefer, L. Woelber, J. Miklausich, A. Lindgren, M. Borman, K. Groh de Avina, B. Rappe, L.
Payne, and A. Sabrie
Board members absent: H. Hahn
I. CALL TO ORDER
The November 16, 2018, Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) meeting was called to
order by Chair Krafthefer in MDE CC-B, Room 15 at 9:36 am.
II. BUSINESS MEETING
A. Approval of Agenda: B. Rappe moved approval of the agenda with flexibility. J. Miklausich seconded the
motion. The motion passed.
B. Consent Agenda: L. Payne moved approval of the Consent Agenda. B. Rappe seconded the motion. The
motion passed. Alex noted the board under new rule with different headings.
1. Minutes of the October 12, 2018 meeting
2. Innovative Program Permissions State-approved:
Program Last Name First Name
Albert Lea ALC Jelacic Alexander
Anoka Hennepin ALC Willcutt Leah
Anoka Hennepin ALC Weidlein Kristin
Anoka Hennepin ALC Roettger Alex
Anoka Hennepin ALC Doyle Michael
Bloomington - ALP Sullivan Aaron
Fridley - ALC Ward Danielle
Minneapolis - ALP Earl Wendy
Minneapolis - ALP Bierden Lona
Minneapolis - ALP Naughton Randall
Minneapolis - ALP Mountain Jared
Minneapolis - ALP Nordby Shannon
Minneapolis - ALP Farrell Adam
Minneapolis - ALP Lies Timothy
Minneapolis - Contract Alternative Lewis Robert
Moorhead - ALC Wisnewski Wylie
North Branch - ALC, ALP and Contract
Alternative Swenson BarbaraProctor - ALP Cleary Rochelle
Roseau - ALP Ostgaard Rachel
Roseau - ALP Lindemann Amy
Sauk Rapids - Rice - ALC Strobel Peter
Waseca - ALC Putze Laurie
Worthington - ALP Hermsen Brooke
3. Unit or Institutional Approvals: none
4. Program Approvals:
a. The board approved the following Requests for Initial Program Approval (RIPA):
i. Augsburg University – Standards of Effective Practice 5-12 and K-12
ii. Concordia College Moorhead – English as a Second Language
iii. St. Olaf College – Communication Arts and Literature
b. The board approved the following PERCA Full Continuing Approval Requests:
i. St. Mary’s – Communication Arts and Literature, Elementary, K-8 WLC: Modern
Spanish, Mathematics, Middle Level Communication Arts and Literature, Middle
Level Math, Middle Level Science, Middle Level Social Studies, Reading,
Chemistry, General Science, Life Science, Physics, Social Studies, Instrumental
and Classroom Music, Vocal and Classroom Music, WLC: Modern Spanish
ii. University of Northwestern – ESL, Health, Mathematics, Physical Education,
Communication Arts and Literature, Social Studies, Instrumental and Classroom
Music, Vocal and Classroom Music, Visual Arts, WLC: Modern Spanish, Middle
Level Communication Arts and Literature, Middle Level Math, Middle Level
Social Studies, Preprimary, Early Childhood, Elementary
C. Tier 1 Applications:
Candidate # District Candidate District # Licensure
181 Janiru
Resubmit Hiawatha Academies Herath 4170-07 Learning Disabilities
183 Karliann
Resubmit Sauk Rapids - Rice Johnson 0047-01 School Counseling
Amy
213 Lewiston-Altura Behrend 0857-01 ECE and Parent Ed
214 Anoka-Hennepin 0011-01 Developmental Disabilities
Alyssa
215 Pequot Lakes Horpedahl 0186-01 Technology Education
216 St. Cloud Amy Mann 0742-01 Developmental Disabilities
Anthony
217 Hiawatha Academies Olson 4170-07 Physical Education
218 Spring Lake Park 0016-01 Visual Arts
Katie
219 Madelia Soldner 0837-01 Elementary Education
Rebecca
220 ISD 728 Stueland 0728-01 Visual Arts
Shelby Spry Social Studies and
221 School Craft Learning Community 4058-07 Elementary Education
222 Mounds View Ray Kidd 0621-01 School Counseling
L. Woelber made a motion to approve all of the Tier 1 Application requests with the exception of
Candidate 214, 218, 221 and 222. K. Groh de Avina seconded the motion. The motion passed.L. Woelber made a motion to approve the Tier 1 Application for Candidate 214. K. Groh de Avina
seconded the motion. Roll call vote: M. Borman – yea, L. Woelber – yea, L. Payne – nay, K. Groh de
Avina – yea, A. Krafthefer – nay, B. Rappe – nay, J. Miklausich – nay, A. Sabrie – yea and A. Lindgren –
abstained. The motion failed.
B. Rappe made a motion to approve the Tier 1 Application for Candidate 218. M. Borman seconded the
motion. Roll call vote: M. Borman – yea, L. Woelber – yea, L. Payne – nay, K. Groh de Avina – yea, A.
Krafthefer – nay, B. Rappe – nay, J. Miklausich – nay, A. Sabrie – nay and A. Lindgren – nay. The motion
failed.
B. Rappe made a motion to approve the Tier 1 Application for Shelby Spry (School Craft Learning
Community). L. Woelber seconded the motion. Roll call vote: M. Borman – yea, L. Woelber – yea, L.
Payne – nay, K. Groh de Avina – yea, A. Krafthefer – nay, B. Rappe – nay, J. Miklausich – yea, A. Sabrie –
yea and A. Lindgren – yea. The motion passed.
L. Payne made a motion to approve the Tier 1 Application for Ray Kidd (Mounds View). M. Borman
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
D. Out-of-field Permissions:
School District Last Name First Name Subject
Annandale Schmidt Kiley Early Childhood Special Education
Northland Learning Center Vaerconum Khoriana Emotional Behavior Disorders
UBAH Medical Academy Mgesuka Elijah Physics
Worthington Anderson Sally English as a Second Language
K. Groh de Avina made a motion to approve all of the Out-of-Field Permission requests. L. Woelber
seconded the motion. The motion passed.
E. Innovative Program Permissions/Not State Approved:
Program Last Name First Name
Goodhue - Credit Recovery Program Fick Kelly
Great Expectations - Project Based Learning, Integrated and
Active Learning Model Viren Charles
Kato Charter - Project Based Learning Madrigal Claudia
Kato Charter - Project Based Learning Sjogren Candace
Kato Charter - Project Based Learning Speltz Anthony
Kato Charter - Project Based Learning Hettinga Christene
Technical Academies of MN - Project Based Learning Olson Chad
L. Payne made a motion to approve all of the Innovative Program Permissions/Not State Approved
requests. A. Sabrie seconded the motion. The motion passed.
F. Public Comment:
Lynn Gehrke, MACTE president gave the MACTE Minute to express their appreciation to PELSB staff for
presenting at the recent Minnesota Association of Colleges for Teacher Education fall business meeting
and collaboration day. She thanked the entire PELSB staff for their training sessions and continued hard
work.III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Pearson MTLE Score Report: Philip Gullion and Anna Zilberberg
Philip Gullion and Anna Zilberberg from Pearson presented an update from the MTLE Standard Setting
Conference. J. Miklausich made a motion to accept the proposed cut scores. B. Rappe seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
B. Content and Pedagogy Exams: Out-of-State
No action taken.
C. Mission and Vision Statements – Policy Committee
K. Groh de Avina read the revised Mission and Vision Statements brought forth from the Policy
Committee. B. Rappe moved to approve the new statements. M. Borman seconded the motion. The
motion passed.
D. Online System Update
Alex Liuzzi reported that on Monday, November 19, the back end of the online system opens and it will
enable the PELSB staff to start the process of issuing new licenses in the new online system. The back
end processing is internal only. He commended the PELSB staff for the amazing work they are doing in
working with the IT department. We do not have a date for the front end opening, however, user
acceptance on the front end testing should start soon, hopefully late December or early January.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. Special Education Subcommittee
B. Rappe reviewed the committee’s recent work covering the Adult Basic Education (ABE) teaching
license, as well as recommendations for the next legislative session. He thanked the Minnesota
Department of Education and stakeholder groups for their input and work on the committee. B. Rappe
made a motion to adopt a report for the legislative update with changes as amended regarding Tier 1
applications. L. Woelber seconded the motion. The motion passed. The report will be available on the
website at a later date and is due to the legislature by December 14.
B. English Language Learners Content Qualifications
Kat Anthony-Wigle (PELSB staff) reported that beginning of the 2016-17 school year, the Every Student
Succeeds Act (ESSA) law changed, impacting required qualifications for ESL teachers. The board
established a subcommittee to address whether Teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) can
grant content credit to students, and bring information to a future board meeting.
C. Committee Matrix
Alex Liuzzi reviewed the current PELSB standing committees that include PELSB staff, chairs, and
subcommittees. It will be updated as needed.
D. EdTPA Passing Score for Pedagogy Portfolio
Alex Liuzzi reported that to meet the requirements in Rule 8710.0330, subp 2b, item (4), licensure via
portfolio rule, the board must set a passing score for any performance assessment aligned to Standards
of Effective Practice. At this time, the edTPA is the only performance assessment that meets that
criteria. The board will review and recommend a passing score at the December meeting.
E. ABE (Adult Basic Education) and Parent and Family Education Waiver
Alex Liuzzi provided a summary regarding the proposed resolution that would waive the unit and
program rule for 12 weeks of student teaching to align with their academic standard description. He
added that rule will be opened this year and language will be cleaned up, but this resolution will address
the current need. L. Woelber moved to approve the proposed Resolution to Waive Student Teaching
Rules for Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Parent and Family Education. L. Payne seconded the motion.
The motion passed.V. REPORTS
A. Committees:
1. Executive Committee: met this morning to discuss the agenda on Novus.
2. Legislative Committee: met this morning and talked about a limited agenda for the upcoming
legislative session, including technical fixes to the tiered licensure system.
3. Ad hoc Subcommittees: no reports
4. Nominating Committee for Board Chair, Vice-Chair, and Exec
A. Lindgren and L. Payne will serve on the nominating committee. Board members should
review the bylaws and talk with Chair Krafthefer for a slate of candidates for the December
meeting. Ballots will include board names. Hopefully, a new board member will be appointed
soon and should be included.
B. Staff:
1. Office Move: PELSB hopes to sign the lease soon for the new office location at Bandana Square
with a tentative move near March 1, 2019.
2. Board Goals: Goal #1 – Alex Liuzzi stated the board is moving forward with cultural competency
training to be held mid-December with various stakeholders to help create something for
around the state training by mid-February and mid-March. PELSB will host a listening session on
unit and program rules on December 7. Goal #4: – many Pelsb staff members are doing
presentations or trainings on tiered licensure and rulemaking.
C. Chair:
1. Chair Krafthefer thanked the PELSB staff for their tremendous work over the months with the
combination of two agencies and all the added responsibilities.
VI. CLOSED SESSION FOR LICENSURE MATTERS
Anthony G. de Sam Lazaro, Assistant Attorney General, was present representing the PELSB Board and
Jennifer Kitchak, Assistant Attorney General, was present representing the PELSB Discipline Committee.
Mr. de Sam Lazaro stated that all cases before the board following a hearing or default at the Office of
Administrative Hearings should be presented in Open Session during oral arguments and exceptions.
Deliberations regarding the oral arguments and exceptions are then conducted in Closed Session under
Minnesota Data Practices Act.
B. Rappe moved to change the chair to J. Miklausich. L. Payne seconded the motion. The motion passed.
In the matter of the Teaching License of Maya Park. The case was presented. There was no appearance by or
legal representation present for Ms. Park. Jennifer Kitchak presented oral argument to the board regarding
the committee’s position on the case. L. Payne made a motion to go into Closed Session. K. Groh de Avina
seconded the motion. The Discipline Committee left the room during deliberations. The Discipline
Committee returned. L. Payne made a motion to adopt the recommendation of the Administrative Law
Judge and the Discipline Committee. A. Lindgren seconded the motion. The motion passed.
A.Lindgren made a motion for the board to adopt the Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order regarding
the teaching license of John Bartovich. L. Payne seconded the motion. The motion passed. A. Krafthefer and
B. Rappe abstained.
A.Sabrie made a motion for the board to adopt the Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order regarding the
teaching license of Andrew Block. L. Woelber seconded the motion. The motion passed. A. Krafthefer and B.
Rappe abstained.
L. Payne made a motion for the board to adopt the Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order regarding the
teaching license of Andrew Elmer. L. Woelber seconded the motion. The motion passed. A. Krafthefer and B.
Rappe abstained.L. Woelber made a motion for the board to adopt the Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order regarding
the teaching licenses of Scott Garman. A. Lindgren seconded the motion. The motion passed. A. Krafthefer
and B. Rappe abstained.
A.Lindgren made a motion for the board to adopt the Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order regarding
the teaching license of Miranda Goff-Camery. K. Groh de Avina seconded the motion. The motion passed. A.
Krafthefer and B. Rappe abstained.
L. Woelber made a motion for the board to adopt the Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order regarding
the teaching license of Gregory Grinager. A. Lindgren seconded the motion. The motion passed. A.
Krafthefer and B. Rappe abstained.
K. Groh de Avina made a motion for the board to adopt the Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order
regarding the teaching license of Mark Johnson. L. Woelber seconded the motion. The motion passed. A.
Krafthefer and B. Rappe abstained.
L. Woelber made a motion for the board to adopt the Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order regarding
the teaching license of James Kvaal. L. Payne seconded the motion. The motion passed. A. Krafthefer and B.
Rappe abstained.
L. Payne made a motion for the board to adopt the Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order regarding the
teaching license of Robert Polka. A. Sabrie seconded the motion. The motion passed. A. Krafthefer and B.
Rappe abstained.
L. Woelber made a motion for the board to adopt the Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order regarding
the teaching license of Alexandra Richardson. A. Lindgren seconded the motion. The motion passed. A.
Krafthefer and B. Rappe abstained.
L. Woelber made a motion for the board to adopt the Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order regarding
the teaching license of Kevin Smokyday. A. Lindgren seconded the motion. The motion passed. A. Krafthefer
and B. Rappe abstained.
A.Sabrie made a motion for the board to adopt the Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order regarding the
teaching license of Max Thieman. M. Borman seconded the motion. The motion passed. A. Krafthefer and B.
Rappe abstained.
A.Sabrie made a motion for the board to adopt the Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order regarding the
teaching license of Aimee Thompson. L. Payne seconded the motion. The motion passed. A. Krafthefer and
B. Rappe abstained.
K. Groh de Avina made a motion to move the chair back to A. Krafthefer. B. Rappe seconded the motion. The
motion passed.
K. Groh de Avina made a motion for the board to adopt the Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order
regarding the teaching license of Kelli Schuster. J. Miklausich seconded the motion. The motion passed.
Chair Krafthefer called for a short recess at 10:27 am.
VII. ADJOURN
Chair Krafthefer announced board action from Closed Session as follows:
• The board adopted a Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order whereby John Bartovich’s teaching license is
subject to a stayed suspension for two years.
• The board adopted a Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order whereby Andrew Block’s teaching license is
subject to a stayed suspension for two years.• The board adopted a Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order whereby Andrew Elmer’s teaching licenses
are subject to a stayed suspension through June 30, 2022.
• The board adopted a Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order whereby Scott Garman’s teaching licenses
are suspended until he is discharged from his criminal probation, currently scheduled to be completed in
May 2020.
• The board adopted a Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order whereby Miranda Goff-Camery’s teaching
license is subject to a stayed suspension through June 30, 2020.
• The board adopted a Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order whereby Gregory Grinager’s teaching
licenses are subject to a stayed suspension through September 30, 2019.
• The board adopted a Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order whereby Mark Johnson’s teaching licenses
are suspended for two years.
• The board adopted a Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order whereby James Kvaal’s teaching license is
subject to a stayed suspension for one year.
• The board adopted Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order, whereby Maya Park’s license is revoked.
• The board adopted a Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order whereby Robert Polka’s teaching licenses
are suspended through June 30, 2021.
• The board adopted a Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order whereby Alexandra Richardson’s teaching
license is subject to a stayed suspension through June 30, 2023 or until she completes required training,
whichever comes first.
• The board adopted Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order whereby Kelly Schuster’s teaching
licenses are revoked.
• The board adopted a Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order whereby Kevin Smokyday’s application will
be processed subject to a stayed suspension through December 4, 2020.
• The board adopted a Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order whereby Max Thieman’s teaching license is
issued subject to a stayed suspension through September 30, 2019.
• The board adopted a Stipulation Agreement and Consent Order whereby Aimee Thompson’s teaching
licenses are suspended through June 30, 2019.
The board agreed to end the meeting at 1:00 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lori Rosenthal, Recorder
Next meeting: Friday, December 14, 2018 at MDE, Conference Center A, Room 13.You can also read
