2004

NDTEA Board of Directors Meeting held at Ramkota Best Western Governors Room, Bismarck, North Dakota August 9, 2004 All Service Conference with the following members present:

Don Fischer, Byron Borgen, Jerry Heinz, Craig Nelson, Erv Van Veldhuizen, Dave Gravdahl, Cornel Kilber Andrew Rohwedder, Ray Diez, Mark Wilson, John Kihne, Greg Heitkamp

Byron Borgen called the meeting to order at 6:22 PM.

Minutes to the last meeting were read. John made a motion to accept the minuets, Jerry second the motion, motion carried.

Treasurer's report by John, (see attachment) current balance of $2436.87, $370.00 have not been spent was reported by Don. Andy made a motion to amend the Treasurer's report, Van second, motion carried.

New Business:

Don reported on TSA Sponsorships. He asks if this organization would be willing to sponsor an event. These monies would support a particular event and also receive recognition. Van made a motion for this organization to sponsor the Tech Bowl for TSA for the coming year for an amount of $100.00. Andy, second the motion, motion carried.

Officer positions that need to be elected re-elected or replaced.

President Elect (Byron), Board of Director (Craig), Board of Director (Jerry), Jeff Pegg said he has an interest to serve as a board member. Craig said he would be willing to serve another term. Other possible candidates were discussed. The secretary will send a letter of appreciation to Ernie for his past service to this organization.

Don mentioned the liability insurance benefit through ITEA.

Don mentioned the new member's incentive for joining ITEA for $25.00, the rest will be paid by Pax-Patterson.

More social events were discussed such as a picnic, social hour, first timers breakfast. A welcoming committee from this group to attend the first timers session was discussed.

Directors Award: Don reported, once again Tech Ed did not have a candidate for this award. This is an application award. This should be a priority for next year for someone to receive this award.

Don Fischer has some logo ideas that can be submitted or used.

A motion made by Don to pay the bill to NDACTE for the award plague. The amount is unknown at this time. Second by Ray, motion carried.

Cornell asked about Matt Edlands position at VCSU. Mark Wilson filled in the group about his new position. Don has been in correspondence with VCSU to fill Matts position on this board.

Coffee and goo at the beginning of the annual meeting was discussed. If the hotel allowed, the bringing in of coffee and rolls to the meeting. Ray offered UND to sponsor this to the maximum of $50.00.

Don asked Byron if the NDEA paper work is in order. Byron said it is in the process of full filling this matter.

Van mentioned that his term on the NDACTE board is nearing an end. A replacement is needed to be appointed from this group.

Don asked this group to consider giving to the scholarship fund in behalf of Matt Edland. Greg made a motion to give the amount of $50.00 to this fund. Second by Ray, motion carried.

Jerry asked a question on MISO3 numbers and standard based courses. Discussion then followed.

Ray reported on the fuel cell workshop that was held at Grand Forks . It was a great success and will be offered again next summer. Ray also reported on the Masters Program, he is taking applications out of state but ND will have first chance.

Don made a motion to adjourn Ray second, motion carried. Meeting adjourned 7:48 PM.

Respectfully submitted by Secretary Andrew C. Rohwedder

Board of Directors

NDTEA Board of Directors meeting held at A & B Pizza 311 S 7 th Street Bismarck , North Dakota October 20, 2004 . Pre NDEA Conference with the following members present:

Don Fischer, Byron Borgen, Jim Boe, Renee Wilson, Andrew Rohwedder, John Kihne, Greg Heitkamp,
Dan Houston.

Greg Heitkamp called the meeting to order at 8:10 PM .

Minutes to the last meeting were read and approved, motion by Renee, second by Jim.

Treasurer's report given by John, Current balance of $2694.47. Motion to approve report made by Renee, second by Dan.

John reported, he is retiring after this year so the December meeting will be his last meeting. Craig Nelson has interest in the business manager's position. Don will take formal action.

 

Old Business:

Mentors for the new teachers were discussed. A committee was formed which includes the President, President Elect, and one board member. (Greg, Renee, and Dan) Mentor should attend the Monday morning meeting.

NDEA paper work and stuff from Byron will be delivered at Horizon Middle School on Thursday.

The logo was discussed. The log for the organization will be used until further notice or until a better one is developed. It is on the web site. Use it to your own discretion.

Membership list was discussed. 52 members were listed.

ITEA ballots were discussed. Everyone is encouraged to vote for Don.

New Business:

Don led discussion of a member of this board should be the NDEA representative. A motion made by Andy to have the President Elect services this position for a three-year term. A change in the Constitution is in order.

Section IIC: The President Elect will assume the NDEA Representatives duties for a term of three years (President, President Elect, and Past President). Every third year the new President Elect would become the new representative for another three-year term.

Next board meeting: December 6 th (Monday) Bismarck 10:30 AM at a location to be disclosed at a later date.

Awards need to be done at that time.

Renee made a motion to adjourned, second by Don

Meeting adjourned 9:03 PM .

Respectfully submitted by Secretary Andrew C. Rohwedder

NDTEA Board of Directors annual Meeting held at Hughes Educational Center Bismarck, North Dakota and VCSU (IVAN) December 6, 2004 with the following members present:

Don Fischer, Jim Boe (VCSU), Byron Borgen, Renee Wilson, John Kihne, Erv Van Veldhuizen,
Dave Gravdahl, Greg Heitkamp, Andrew Rohwedder, Dan Houston .

Renee called the meeting to order at 11:00 AM.

Andrew read the minutes to the last meeting. Don made a motion to approve the minutes, Van second, motion carried.

Treasurer's report has given by John (see attachment) current balance of $2714.47. All bills have been paid up to this meeting. Those members who submit mileage John will reimburse you today. Byron made a motion to pay $100.00 to Dan for his service at All Service, Van second, motion carried.

Old Business

A motion made by Don and second by Byron to have Craig will take the Business Manager as appointed by this board come the next meeting. Motion carried.

A Second reading to change the Section IIC of the bylaws was read.

The President-Elect will assume the NDEA Representatives duties for a term of three years (President-Elect, President, and Past President). Every third year the new President-Elect would become the new representative for another three-year term.

The first reading was read at All Service Conference.

Greg led a discussion of the first timers meeting at the next All Service Conference.

Van gave the ACTE Report of the regional will be held in Mandan at the Seven Seas, April 21 – 23 2005. Van gave a membership report to Don to place on the web site.

Jim gave an ITEA Report of the state of the state. Award dates are December 31, 2004. Jim will work with Don on that task.

The Professional Development Award given out by this committee was discussed. Past winners off the web site were listed. Dave nominated Ernie Breznay. Byron nominated Matt Edland posthumously. Renee made a motion to nominate Matt. Byron second, motion carried.

Don reported that All Service Conference schedule would change next year.

Monday –Awards

Tuesday – General Sessions – Keynote

Wednesday – Area sessions – Annual meeting – etc No lunch Award program.

Discussion followed. It is recommended to have the annual meeting and Don's address remain the same on Wednesday, and have one or two break out sessions later.

Begin the post conference Wednesday afternoon and go through Thursday.

Break out session ideas were discussed: Standards and benchmarks 13, 14 &15, Pro/ Desktop CNC machining, TSA Challenge, ITEA digital library.

Teachers Convention at Grand Forks was discussed. Cornel will be the local contact person. Session topics were discussed. TSA High School contacts could be Pat Compton, Matt Strinden, and Eric Ripley. This should be done by May 2005. Greg will take charge.

John Khine made a motion to have the NDTEA annual fall meeting held during teacher's convention to be held in Bismarck every year. CTE can sponsor a session. This should be brought to the attention to the members at all service. If this takes place it will be held in October 2006. Byron second, motion carried.

Information on TRAC curriculum provided by DOT was brought up Byron will report on this in the future, since he has received the material.

Jim mentioned that a centralized location to keep teacher develop curriculum is needed.

Board of Director member changes for the next annual meeting include

Secretary (Andy) – Board Member (Dave) – Board Member (Tanya) – President Elect

Jim mentioned the Matt Edland endowment fund to meet an on going fund in needs a minimum of $10,000.00. About $6000.00 has been raised. Otherwise it will be a one-time Scholarship offer.

Byron made a motion to adjourn. Renee second, meeting adjourned 1:35 PM

Respectfully submitted by Secretary Andrew C. Rohwedder

NDTEA annual Meeting held at Ramkota Best Western, Cannonball Room, Bismarck, North Dakota August 11, 2004 All Service Conference with the following members present: