A State Unit of the Association of Teacher Educators
and The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
PAC-TE Board of Directors Annual Retreat
Minutes
The P.A.C.-T.E. Board of Directors met for its Annual Retreat on June 22-23, 2009, at the Sleep Inn in State College. The following members were present: John Butzow, Mary Dupuis, Jacqueline Edmondson, Jean James, Robert King, Beverly Melenyzer, Linda Norris, Kathy Ruthkosky, Fred Savitz, Lewis Strouse, and Kevin Zook. Incoming board members Tammy Feil, Richard Fuller and Marianne Hazel were present as observers. Executive Director James Flynn and Executive Director-Elect Linda Cook were also in attendance.
Presidenet Kathy Ruthkosky called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. on June 22.
Minutes of the April 15, 2009 Board meeting were approved under a motion by Mary Dupuis, seconded by Linda Norris.
President Ruthkosky extended a welcome to the incoming Board members whose terms begin July 1, 2009.
President Ruthkosky and Executive Director Flynn both fave their reports highlighting their work since April 15, 2009.
Executive Director James Flynn gave the Treasurer's reports in the absence of Interim Treasurer Clythera Hornung. The Association Account was approved by unanimous vote on a John Butzow motion, seconded by Robert King. The Conference Account was likewise approved unanimously through a motion by Mary Dupuis, seconded by Fred Savitz.
After considerable discussion, Kevin Zook and Mary Dupuis seconded that both treasurer's accounts undergo an internal audit covering the last five years. Robert King and Kevin Zook volunteered to serve on the committee. A. Keith Dils and Terry Blue will also be invited by President Ruthkosky to join the committee.
The integration of Special Interest Groups in the TEA Program was highlighted by Executive Director Flynn.
Also under Old Business, the updated job description of the president-elect was approved under a John Butzow motion, seconded by Lewis Strouse. Formally additing the duties of chairing the Teacher Educator of the Year committee and Nominations and Elections chair to those of the past-president was accomplished through a John Butzow motion, seconded by Mary Dupuis.
Under New Business, the term of office for Executive Director-Elect Linda Cook was established from November 1, 2009 through October 31, 2011 under a motion by Kevin Zook, seconded by Jacqueline Edmondson.
Next, Fred Savitz and Bob King volunteered to serve on the 2009 Teacher Educator of the Year committee with Chairperson Clythera Hornung.
In the next item of new business, James Flynn volunteered to solicit nominations for board positions through Tid-Bits. Nominations will be submitted directly to Chairperson Clythera Hornung.
Next, John Butzow moved and Fred Savitz seconded that recipients of PAC-TE board service awards continue to be given a choice of a plaque or a contribution to an organization of their choice. The motion passed without dissent.
President Ruthkosky reported that the LFTE Grant had continued to a logical conclusion.
The date for the next meeting was established as Friday, September 18, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. It will be held via telephone conference.
Jim Flynn presented and highlighted a draft of the TEA program. He also reported on the ongoing transitional process of the Executive Director's position with Linda Cook.
Rick Fuller reported that the transition in the treasurer's position was moving along smoothly.
Kathy Ruthkosky reported on the 2009 Spring Conference. The PDE's 50 percent share of the expenses is still forthcoming.
Regarding the issue of membership initiatives, Kevin Zook volunteered to serve as chair to be assisted by John Butzow, Kathy Ruthkosky and Lewis Strouse on a task force to determine levels of interest in structuring PAC-TE membership around specific areas of professional education interest. If found to be feasible, the Spring 2010 Conference wil be structured around such interests.
John Butzow and Mary Dupuis moved that PAC-TE sponsor the wine/cheese reception on October 28, 2009, during the TEA. It passed without dissent.
The meeting adjourned for the day at 4:30 p.m. on June 22, 2009.
The meeting reconvened at 9:00 a.m. on June 23, 2009.
Jacqueline Edmondson reported on the Residency Certification Program which is part of the Economic Stimulus Package. President Ruthkosky volunteered to contact Kate Shaw (PDE) to determine if it is intended to replace the Intern Certificate Program.
Considerable reflection and discussion ensued regarding the ATE's Standards for Teacher Educators. John Butzow moved and Fred Savitz seconded that the ATE Standards be accepted as a guiding document for planning PAC-TE's professional development for the 2009-2010 academic year. The motion passed unanimously. President-Elect Fred Savitz volunteered to chair the initiative. Marianne Hazel, Linda Norris, Kathy Ruthkosky, and Robert King volunteered to assist. Progress reports will be presented at the September 18 meeting.
Regarding the 2009-2010 budget, Jean James moved and Bob King seconded that $2,500 be transferred from the Conference Account to the Association Account under Program Initiatives. The motion passed unanimously.
John Butzow then moved and Mary Dupuis seconded that a budget of $39,100 be approved. The motion passed without dissent.
The retreat was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.
James R. Flynn
Executive Director