RE:DPI Request

Date: Wednesday, 12 January 2005 4:04pm ET
To: jwhitehurst
Cc: DSeehorn@dpi.state.nc.us, KSULLIVA@dpi.state.nc.us, apmitchell@nrms.k12.nc.us, JBRAGG
From: ggull@dpi.state.nc.us
Subject: RE:DPI Request

Jane,

After discussion with Algina Mitchell at the RALC and Deborah Seehorn, Business Education consultant here at DPI, it has been determined that the course of action planned for you by the RALC is appropriate.

The two courses you are being asked to take directly relate to Career and Technical Education. NC A & T State University offers both classes on-line. Additionally, the PRAXIS test, although not all related to the courses you teach now, is required for anyone seeking Business certification in North Carolina.

As a former Director for CTE I can tell you that to pay you from funds for CTE you must have certain licensure areas. Wake County is probably paying you from CTE funds and would be in violation of policy if you do not have the certification in Business. There are no waivers that would allow a variance in the Business certification. I also know that we do not know what the future might hold and at some point you might be asked
to teach one or two classes in another area of Business education—thus the need for you to hold the same certification as anyone else in that area.

Deborah Seehorn asked me to let you know she was in the same exact situation when she came to North Carolina. She did her requirements and suggested that if you have any questions, you might contact her at dseehorn@dpi.state.nc.us or 807-3871.

I appreciate your concern and feel free to contact me with any additional questions.
Gayenell