2008 NDTEA Minutes

NDTEA Board of Directors meeting held at the Ramkota Hotel, Bismarck , North Dakota August 05, 2008. Professional Development Conference with the following members present:
Matt Strinden, Jeff Pegg, Don Mugan, Andrew Rohwedder, Curt Holstrom, Greg Heitkamp, Dan Houston, Brian Vance, Annette Beattie, Jim Boe

Jeff Pegg called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM.

Minutes to the last meeting were read and approved motion by Dan Houston, second by Curt Holstrom, motion carried. Minutes to the last annual meeting were read to refresh our memory.

Treasurer's report was given by Dan Houston, current balance of $2313.56. Gave business Manager's report (see attachment) All bills are paid. Motion to approve report made by Andy, second by Curt, motion carried.

Old Business:

Andy made amotion to have the $100.00 contribution for TSA Knowledge Bowl become a re-occuring expense on an annual basis. Seconded by Greg, motion carried.

New Business:
Election of officers is in order for the Annual meeting:
President Elect
2 Board Members (Curt, Brian)
ITEA and ACTE representative will remain the same

Curt said he would be willing to be placed on the ballot. Brian said he would be willing to be placed on the ballot. Matt stated that Justin Foss may be willing to be placed on the ballot. This will be done at the annual meeting tomorrow.

The importance of membership was discussed. NDEA dues are requried to attne.

Meetings were discussed. The need for nominations or applicaitons for Teacher Excellence Award and Program Excellence is needed. Brian nominated Dan Houston.

The October conference meeting was discussed. It will be held in Fargo, October 23-24, 2008. A alternate site will be explored for a professional develpment workshop.

The next winter meeting was discussed. A target date will be March 24, 2009, 4:30 cst (3:30 mst) over the ITV or teleconferencing network.

Andy made a motion to adjourned, second by Dan. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned 7:23 PM.

Respectfully submitted by Secretary Andrew C. Rohwedder

NDTEA annual meeting held at Ramkota Hotel, Heart Room, Bismarck, North Dakota August 6, 2008 Professional Development Conference with the following members present….

Andrew Rohwedder, Curt Holmstrom, Justin Foss, Rich Olson, Bruce Hase, Don Kartes, Dan Houston, Shawn Hanson, Nick Kusel, David Buchanan, Duane Strand, Craig Nelson, Jeff Pegg, Clay Mannie, Gabe Rauschberger, John Mark alby, Greg Heitkamp, Jim Boe, Don Mugan, Margaret Henke, Annette Beattie, Pete Gjovik

Jeff Pegg called the meeting to order at 8:02 am.

Minutes to the last meeting were read, and approved, motion by Justin, second by Craig motion carried.

Dan gave the Business Managers Report, $2138.56. Motion to accept made by Curt,l second by Don Kartes, motion carried.

Dan is at the meeting today and is accepting dues at this time ($10.00).

Jeff and Greg led the discussion on the importance of being a member of our national organizations ACTE and ITEA.

New Business:

Election of officers is in order: President Elect, two Board members position need to be filled.

Andy Rohwedder nominated Justin Foss for President Elect, seconded by Greg Heitkamp.

Shawn Hanson motioned nominations were closed. A vote was held.

Andy Rohweddr nominated Curt Holmstrom for Board of Directors, seconded by Clay Mannie.

Dan Houston nominated Vruce Hase for Board of Directors, second by Jeff Pegg.

Clay Mannie nominated Annette Beattie for Board of Directors, seconded by Greg Heitkamp.

Ballots were drawn up and a vote was taken.

Elected officers are as follows:
President Elect – Justin Foss
President – Jeff Pegg
Past President – Dave Gravdahl
Secretary – Andrew Rohwedder
Business Manager – Dan Houston
Board of Director – Annette Beattie
Board of Director – Mel Kilingenberg
Board of Director – Clay Mannie
Board of Director – Curt Holmstrom

A discussion to the tech ed sectional at the NDEA Fall Convention was held. A alternate location for a Professional Development meeting will be set up. There seems to be a interest from the members present. Communication through email will be sent to keep members updated. The conference will be held in Fargo, October 23-24, 2008. Jim Boe led the discussion on nominating and the application of the Teacher Excellence Award and the Program of Excellence Award.

Dan Houston made a motion to adjourn. Greg Heitkamp seconded. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned 8:28 AM.

Respectfully submitted by Secretary Andrew C. Rohwedder