ICASE
Executive Committee Meeting
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June 3, 2010
These minutes are considered
a draft until approved at the next meeting.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vendetta Gutshall (President), Lynn Gosser (Past-President), Cheryl Harshman (President-elect), Steve Wornoff (Treasurer-June 2012), Jan Dunham (Secretary-June 2011), Lisa Waber (E–June 2013), Jada Conner (NE-June 2012), Saundra Lange (SW-June 2012), Bev Garrison (SE-June 2011), Jane Sanderson (NW-June 2010), Tom Bell (C-June 2013), Tom Barth (NC-2011), Tom Adams (Co-Chair Legislative and Research), Denise Bashore (Chair Membership and Fiscal Management-June 2012), and Dave Chastain (Co-Chair Membership and Fiscal-June 2012)
ABSENT:
Joan
McCormick (Legislative and Research-June 2011), Margie
Labelle (C-June 2010), and Donna Krol (NW-June 2010).
OTHERS PRESENT:
Connie Griffith (SE), Mark
Booth (C), Fran Osborne-Wood (SW).
I.
APPROVALS
A.
Minutes -- Vendetta Gutshall called the meeting to
order and asked for a motion to approve the April 15, 2010
minutes.
MOTION: Jada Conner moved to
approve the April 15, 2010 minutes as presented. After a
second by Bev Garrison, the motion was unanimously approved.
B.
Treasurer’s Report and Claim Docket – Steve Wornhoff
presented the May 2010 Financial Statement showing a general
cash balance of $206,980.01 with a profit to date of
$12,579.73 as of May 31, 2010.
The May 2010 docket of expenses for $13,772.11 was
presented.
MOTION:
Lynn Gosser moved to accept the May 31, 2010
financial report including the May 2010 docket.
After a second by Cheryl Harshman, the motion was
unanimously approved.
The ICASE
Scholarship Funds held in the ICASE account were $1,826.67
and the funds held by CASE were $15,200.01.
Roundtable balances totaled $22,534.52
Steve Wornoff,
recognizing Denise Bashore’s work on the proposed 2010-2011
budget, presented it to the Executive Committee for
consideration.
Steve shared that the proposed budget is conservative,
projecting less income and increasing operating expenses.
Denise received $6,000 as a quote for an audit.
Vendetta suggested asking a CPA who will provide
community services free or at a reduced rate.
Vendetta asked what would happen if the CASE
Leadership Conference expenses go above the $5,000 budgeted.
Steve stated he had thought of leaving the $7,000
budgeted in ’09-’10 in that line item, but it was agreed
that planning on it going over would be an option.
Patti Kem noted that no money was budgeted for the
Secretaries’ Summit, and Vendetta pointed out that CEC
should not be a Professional Development Committee expense.
Cheryl Harshman stated money may need to be budgeted
for a DOE presentation on reports in August.
Steve proposed that the budget be modified as those
ideas develop during the year.
MOTION:
After agreeing that the CEC conference expense would
be moved to the operating budget, Lynn Gosser moved to
accept the 2010-2011budget.
After a second by Saundra Lange, the motion was
unanimously approved.
II.
IDOE REPORT –
Vendetta presented an IDOE update from Dawn McGrath.
III.
EXECUTIVE STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
A.
Legislative and Research – Tom Adams
reported on preliminary discussions with Anne Davis and
Becky Bowman about a license for language teachers,
alleviating the SLP shortage issue.
Tom asked for input from roundtables.
Vendetta asked that the Speech Services Committee and
the Legislative and Research Committee communicate so
neither committee is surprised by what the other is doing
regarding the SLP shortage issue.
Tom also shared that it is no longer true that simply
applying to a master’s program will allow an emergency
permit to be issued to a speech language pathologist
candidate. The
candidate must have proof of acceptance to a program.
It is his understanding that a letter stating
acceptance for coursework to begin in January would allow a
candidate to obtain an emergency permit beginning in August.
The three-year emergency permit limit does not apply
to speech language pathologists.
Bev Garrison confirmed this was the case with one of
her employees.
Four ICASE members, Liza Bates, Darrell
Mahoney, Fran Osborn-Wood, and Tom Adams, will be attending
the CASE Educational Seminar in Washington D.C. in July.
These attendees are currently making appointments
with legislators and would appreciate input from ICASE
members about issues of concern.
Tom reminded the Executive Committee that
next year is a long session for the legislature.
Extending the Developmentally Delayed label to age
seven might be an issue to present to legislators.
Vendetta suggested surveying the membership after
researching surrounding states for their practices with the
DD label.
Billing Medicaid for ABA is another possible issue the
Legislative and Research Committee is considering.
Jada Conner suggested Cathy Pratt be asked to assist
ICASE with this issue if it is one chosen to present to
legislators.
Jada reminded everyone that three priorities for next year’s
legislative session were discussed at the April meeting:
School Finance, Discipline, and Statewide Testing.
B.
Membership and Fiscal Management
Committee Report- Denise Bashore and Dave Chastain, Co-
Chairpersons.
The membership committee will be meeting June 23.
It was requested that e-mail addresses for all
committee members be updated so they can be contacted about
the June 23 meeting.
It was also announced that ICASE membership renewal
information has been sent to members.
C.
Professional Development Committee Report - Patti Kem,
Chairperson 2007-2010.
As Patti’s term as chair of this committee is ending
June 30, 2010, Kathy Hensley was chosen to chair the
Professional Development Committee and Amy Bollinger will be
co-chair beginning July 1.
Patti reported that she and the new co-chairs plan to
meet June 7.
The Fall ICASE Conference will focus
on the new centers.
Since each director will want to hear about all of
the centers, there will probably not be the typical
break-out sessions.
The Support Staff Seminar will continue
to be a joint meeting this year.
Regional meetings were discussed; however, noting
that DOE will not be able to conduct numerous meetings, it
was felt one seminar would be best.
A regional format may be chosen for future seminars.
IV.
SPECIAL
COMMITTEE REPORTS
A.
Nominations – Each roundtable needs to
select a member to serve on the Nominating Committee.
Vendetta asked that the Roundtable Representatives
submit the names to her by September.
B.
President’s Appointments
1.
Licensing Focus Group – No report.
2.
IASP/ISHA Best Practices Task Force – Lynn Gosser
reported that the Best Practices Task Force met May 7.
Producing examples of what reports should include and
look like for Language and Speech Impairment eligibility is
the group’s goal.
The next two meetings are scheduled for June 14 and
June 28.
V.
SUPPORTING the MEMBERSHIP
–
A.
Identifying and Addressing Membership
Needs
1.
IAPSS Coalition of Organizations –
Vendetta shared a letter she received from Dr. Bennett
inviting ICASE to submit two names for an upcoming
stakeholders meeting DOE is scheduling this summer to
discuss AYP determinations.
Each organization will have the opportunity to make a
10-minute presentation to the group on ideas and solutions
regarding the revision of accountability criteria.
Working closely with IAPSS to prepare ICASE’s
10-minute presentation was discussed.
Vendetta asked that anyone interested in presenting
should contact her.
B.
Improving/Facilitating Communication
1.
Roundtable Topical Proposals – No
proposals were submitted, but Saundra Lange gave a summary
of the session with Alexa Posny (USDOE/OSERS) Southwest RT
hosted on May 28 at Bloomington High School South.
Posny highlighted four initiatives:
RTI, PBIS, UDL, and CEIS.
Saundra announced that $400 was collected at the May
28 presentation for the scholarship fund. If attendees need
a certificate that they attended, they are to contact
Saundra.
2.
Roundtable Reports – Jada Conner
(NE) Cathy Pratt spoke about ABA.
RTI is a topical possibility NE is discussing.
Jada also asked if the format of topicals could be
discussed since personnel leaving corporations for meetings
is becoming more of an issue. Bev Garrison (SE) The
issue of teachers being at increased risk of physical harm
due to facilities closing was discussed by SE RT.
Vendetta suggested that a work group be formed to
study this issue.
Tom Bell (C) Jolly Piersall shared information
on what to expect during a desk audit.
ISTART 7 issues continued to be discussed by C RT
members. Dr.
Mary Ann DeWan of the Central Educational Service Center
asked if the Service Centers could develop an IEP program.
Dr. DeWan asked C RT members if they would pilot a
site, but no one volunteered.
Others may wish to contact Dr. DeWan if interested in
being a pilot site.
Tom stated C RT was supportive of the three areas of
focus for the upcoming legislative session discussed at the
last ICASE meeting (School Finance, Discipline, Statewide
Testing).
Jane Sanderson (NW) Dawn McGrath was scheduled to speak
at their last meeting.
NW is planning a topical in the fall, perhaps
focusing on autism.
Saundra Lange (SW) SW will have a retreat
later in June.
Jan Dunham (East) District issues were
discussed at East’s last meeting.
Liza Bates is attempting to get Mike Pence to attend
a future East RT meeting.
Retirees:
Jo Willer (NE), Karen Marcum (E), Marilyn Horak (E),
Rosetta Cummings (E), Bernadette Brier (NW)
Vendetta reminded the Committee that each
retiree would have $75 donated to the Scholarship Fund on
their behalf.
Motion:
Jada Conner moved to grant honorary membership to the
retirees pending a check of membership status.
After a second by Denise Bashore, the motion was
unanimously approved.
VI.
PROMOTING/ADVANCING
the ORGANIZATION
A.
Examining Organizational Structure
1.
Future Revision of Strategic Plan
–Vendetta confirmed that the Strategic Planning group will
meet on June 21 (1:00 PM) and June 22 at Hamilton Boone
Madison.
2.
Constitutional Revisions-No new
information from Lynn Gosser.
3.
Executive Committee Handbook-No new information from
Cheryl Harshman.
B.
Strengthening National Connections
CASE Membership/Executive Committee
Updates-No new information from Vendetta, Lynn, or Tom.
Annual CASE Report – Lynn shared the
Annual CASE Report would be submitted in the same format
used previously.
C.
Promoting State Partnerships
Liaison Reports – Jan Dunham shared
INCEC’s call for poster presentations.
Pam Wright and Patti Kem shared a report on their
meeting with Lance Rhoades regarding the changes in federal
fund cash management procedures.
Pam explained the next step would be for Mr. Rhoades
to check with auditors on the issue of timely cash
disbursements and guidance from IDOE for a smooth transition
in July from forward funding to reimbursement funding.
VII.
MOTION TO ADJOURN by Jada Conner was seconded by Tom
Bell. It was
unanimously approved.
VIII.
NEXT MEETING:
Afternoon of August 4, 2010 at Hamilton Boone Madison
(Carmel)
Note:
Executive Committee will have lunch with new
directors following the New Directors morning meeting.