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School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, October 5, 2015, 6:30 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE
425 Jermyn Avenue
1.
CALL TO ORDER
We hereby acknowledge that we are on the territory of the Okanagan First
People.
2.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the agenda be adopted.
3.
PRESENTATIONS BY SCHOOLS AND/OR STUDENTS
3.1
WellAhead Project and Learn to Play Initiative
School District No. 67 was one of the six districts out of 41 applicants to be selected as a WellAhead Pilot District for 2015-16. As well, the district will be receiving a grant through RBC Learn to Play. Jenny Mitchell,
Health Promoting Schools Coordinator, will provide an overview of both initiatives, describing how the work will have a positive impact on student health and well-being.
4.
RECEIVING OF DELEGATIONS AND GUESTS
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the minutes of the regular meeting held on September 14, 2015, be approved.
6.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1
Policy No. 203 - Student Fees
At the last Board of Education meeting, Policy No. 203 - Student
Fees was approved in principle for circulation to partner groups for any suggestions for changes. To date, no suggestions have been received to
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310. Policy No. 203 is therefore recommended for adoption.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Policy No. 203 - Student Fees be approved by the Board of
Education.
6.2
Policy No. 310 - District Code of Conduct
At the last Board of Education meeting, Policy No. 310 - District Code of
Conduct was approved in principle for circulation to partner groups for any suggestions for changes. To date, no suggestions have been received to modify this policy and the policy is therefore recommended for adoption.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That Policy No. 310 - District Code of Conduct be approved by the Board of Education.
7.
REPORT FROM CLOSED MEETINGS
The following items were discussed at the closed meeting held on September 14,
2015:
• Reviewed correspondence;
• Received information related to a principal appointment;
• Reviewed the staffing report for CUPE and excluded support staff;
• Received information related to Policy No. 580 - Whistleblower Protection;
• Received information related to the 2015 Public Sector Executive
Compensation Report;
• Approved a request related to the Employment Practices Liability Program;
• Received information related to the Okanagan Labour Relations Council.
Closed Meetings held on September 16 and 28 and October 1, 2015:
• Discussed information related to the Long Range Facilities Plan update.
8.
CORRESPONDENCE
8.1
Correspondence Requiring Action
8.2
Correspondence to the Board of Education a.
As per correspondence listing dated October 5, 2015
8.3
Correspondence Copied to the Board of Education a.
As per correspondence listing dated October 5, 2015
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8.4
Correspondence on Behalf of the Board of Education a.
As per correspondence listing dated October 5, 2015
9.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
9.1
Education Committee
Trustee Johnson will report on the education committee meeting held on
September 30, 2015: a.
Queen's Park HUB Summer Library b.
Ministry of Education Update c.
Learning Improvement Fund - Spending Plan
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the Learning Improvement Fund report be received by the
Board of Education and submitted to the Minister of Education.
10.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
10.1
Vancouver Foundation Grant Application
The superintendent will comment on this grant.
10.2
Curriculum Support Plan
The superintendent will comment on the announcement of a three-year support plan.
10.3
Enrolment
The superintendent will report on enrolment as of September 30, 2015.
11.
REPORT OF SECRETARY-TREASURER
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the Statement of Financial Information report for the year ended June 30,
2015 be received by the Board of Education.
11.1
2014-15 Surplus Report
The secretary-treasurer will review the 2014-15 surplus report.
11.2
2014-15 Statement of Financial Information (SOFI)
The Statement of Financial Information report for the year ended June
30, 2014 will be presented.
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12.
NEW BUSINESS
12.1
Field Trips
The superintendent of schools will review the attached listing of field trip requests. (Attachment)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the Board of Education approve in principle the field trip request for
June 30 to July 22, 2016, for 25 grade 10 and 11 students from Princess
Margaret Secondary, Summerland Secondary, and Penticton Secondary to fly to Arusha, Tanzania.
12.2
Long Range Facilities Plan
Information will be provided regarding the Long Range Facilities Plan and the public meeting to be held on October 14, 7:00 p.m., at IMC.
13.
REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES
13.1
BCSTA Thompson Okanagan Branch Meeting
Chair Van Alphen will provide information related to the BCSTA
Thompson Okanagan Branch meeting held on September 25/26, 2015 in
Osoyoos.
13.2
Trustee Comments
14.
INFORMATION ITEMS
14.1
Recognition of Student Success
School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) extends congratulations to the students and groups for outstanding examples of success as shown on the attached listing. (Attachment)
14.2
Date of Next Meeting
• October 14, 2015, Special Public Meeting for presentation of the
Long Range Facilities Plan
• November 9, 2015, 6:30 p.m., Regular Board of Education
Meeting, at the School Board Office
15.
QUESTION PERIOD
16.
ADJOURNMENT
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the meeting be adjourned.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
Student
RATIONALE
The Board of Education is committed to providing a broad range of educational programs and opportunities for students free of charge consistent with the School Act , regulations and ministerial orders. The Board may charge a fee for goods and services associated with enrichment activities, courses, or programs. When a fee is charged, the intent is to assist in recovering costs without realizing any profit. Every effort shall be made to keep fees to a minimum.
The purpose of this policy is to clarify those programs, resources and services that are free of charge and also to outline the fees and deposits that the Board may charge. The policy also provides a fee waiver process to support families who experience financial hardship with the goal of supporting equal access to all educational programs and opportunities for students.
POLICY
Students who are school-aged, resident in British Columbia and enrolled in an educational program at a school operated by the Board will be provided free of charge with the following: i) Instruction in an educational program sufficient to meet general graduation requirements; ii) Instruction in an educational program after the student has met the general requirements for graduation;
The Board may charge fees for the goods and services indicated in Regulations to this policy.
The Board of Education may waive all or part of a student’s fees, or provide an alternative option, where the principal or other designate of the Board determines that the payment of fees will cause financial hardship to a student’s family.
ADOPTED: November 8, 1999 Reviewed/Revised: September 10, 2007
Statutory Reference: School Act 82
March 9, 2009
Ministerial Order 125/90
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
Student
1. The Board shall not charge fees for: a) Materials and equipment necessary to meet the learning outcomes or assessment requirements of an educational program provided by the board; and/or b) Field trips where attendance is mandatory and/or assessment will take place.
2. The Board may charge fees for: a) Materials and equipment of a nature, or of a quality or quantity, beyond that which is necessary to meet the required learning outcomes or assessment requirements of an educational program provided by the Board; b) Paper, writing tools, calculators other than graphical calculators, students planners, exercise books, computer storage media and other school supplies and equipment for a student’s personal use; c) The payment of expenses, including expenses for transportation, accommodation, meals, entrance fees and equipment rentals in respect of optional field trips or special events that are not necessary to meet the required learning outcomes or assessment requirements of an educational program provided by the Board; d) The purchase or rental of a musical instrument for the student’s personal use with regard to students participating in, as part of an educational program: (i) a music class, course or program, or (ii) a fine arts class, course or program with a music component; e) The purchase or rental of tools, equipment and materials necessary for the student’s participation in a trades program; f) Materials that are used in goods that are intended for students to take home for personal use or as a gift; g) Certain school courses and programs offered to provide students the opportunity to acquire certification in such areas as First Aid, CPR, Food Safe, and Boat Safety.
These certifications are not curriculum requirements and student participation is optional. Students will be charged a fee to cover the cost of the program delivery and certification process if they choose to obtain it; i) In all cases, consideration is to be given to facilitation of participation by students who would otherwise be excluded due to financial hardship.
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3. The Board may: a) Require a student to provide his or her own tools, equipment, and materials necessary for the student’s participation in a trades program; b) Require a student to provide his or her own musical instrument with regard to students participating in, as part of an educational program: (i) a music class, course or program, or (ii) a fine arts class, course or program with a music component.
4. The Board expects that students will attend school with appropriate personal clothing for school activities such as gym strip, footwear, outerwear, and personal safety equipment.
5. The Board may require deposits for educational resource materials, such as textbooks, novels, and other resource materials. The Board will refund all or part of the deposit to the student upon return of the educational resource materials. Students will be advised of the terms of the deposit at the time the deposit is required. Deposits are subject to the hardship procedures outlined below.
Fees and Deposits: Administrative Regulations
6. The secretary-treasurer shall assume responsibility for ensuring that fees and deposits are annually reviewed and reported to the Board.
7. The Board shall publish a schedule of the fees to be charged and the deposits required and make that schedule available to students and their parents before the beginning of the school year.
8. In setting the schedule of fees and deposits, every reasonable effort will be made to ensure that the fees and deposits are: (i) in keeping with district-wide guidelines; (ii) based on the recovery of actual additional costs to the school; and (iii) kept to a minimum cost. a) A “Specialty Academy” is defined as an educational program that emphasizes a particular sport, activity or subject area and meets the criteria of this policy, the
School Act and related regulations and ministerial orders. b) The Board may charge fees relating to the direct costs incurred by the Board in providing the Specialty Academy that are beyond the cost of providing a standard educational program. c) On or before July 1 of each school year, the Board will establish a schedule of fees to be charged to students enrolled in a Specialty Academy, and will make that schedule publicly available. d) Before establishing the schedule of fees to be charged to students enrolled in a
Specialty Academy, the Board will: the for the school where the Specialty Academy is offered; and ii) Obtain the approval of that SPC PAC for the schedule of fees.
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10. Deposits for Musical Instruments
Students in a band program may opt to use one of the school instruments for a refundable deposit or they may use their own instrument or a rental music instrument from a commercial provider at their own cost.
11. Fees for Trips a) The Board will not charge fees where participation in a field trip is mandatory or where participation is necessary in order for the student to meet the learning outcomes or assessment requirements of a course. b) The Board may charge fees for optional field trips that enhance and add value to a student’s learning experience but are not essential to the learning outcomes. c) Extra-curricular trips or activities are not considered part of the educational program and do not relate to specific learning outcomes. Consequently, fees, which are limited to expenses, may be charged. a) Financial hardship will not prevent a student from participating in a field trip provided that he/she fulfills the criteria established for the trip. b) A District fee/deposit waiver procedure is in place in each school. The procedure is as follows. i) Any parent experiencing financial hardship may request a fee waiver by contacting the principal, vice-principal, counselor, or teacher.
Requests will be approved by the principal.
No such request will be unreasonably denied. ii) All requests are held in strict confidentiality, respecting the privacy of the family. iii) Notification of District fee waiver procedures will be included in all student agendas, start-up packages and back to school information. Notification of fee waiver procedures will be communicated to students and parents where any fees are being charged.
ADOPTED: November 8, 1999 Reviewed/Revised: September 10, 2007
March 9, 2009
Statutory Reference: School Act 82
Ministerial Order 125/90
September 9, 2015
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Adey, Daphne
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Alison Reigh <c.a.reigh@telus.net>
Wednesday, September 23, 2015 7:19 AM
Adey, Daphne; Roller-Routley, Bonnie
Draft Policies 203 and 310
Hi,   Daphne   and   Bonnie,
CUPE   523   has   no   further   comments   on   the   Draft   Policies   203   and   310,   and   is   content   with   the   revisions   as   they   stand.
Thank   you,
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
#310 District Code of Conduct POLICY
RATIONALE
The Board believes that student achievement and the development of skills and attitudes necessary for positive participation in a civil democratic society are optimized in a safe, caring and orderly environment. Such an environment is best built on a foundation of respect – respect for self, for others, for property, and for community. The Board acknowledges the obligation entrusted to it by the School Act to set expectations for student conduct that it believes will contribute to the realization of such an environment.
POLICY
The Board shall establish a District Code of Conduct for the schools within the district that will outline its expectations regarding student conduct. Within this framework, each school shall develop a written School Code of Conduct to govern the behaviour of its students.
ADOPTED: November 8, 1999 Reviewed/Revised: June 11, 2001
February 9, 2009
Statutory School Act
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
#310 District Code of Conduct POLICY
1. Scope of the District Code of Conduct
1.1 The District Code of Conduct applies to students of the district engaged in, present at, or attending: a) School or any activity on school premises whether during a regular school day, outside the regular school day, or on a day that is not a school day; b) Travel on a school bus or other transportation contracted or arranged by the
Board or school; c) Any activity sponsored by, organized by or participated in by the school regardless of the time or place; d) Any activity in and around the school premises occurring during the school day that involves the property of neighbouring residents, or that constitutes a nuisance or abusive behaviour; e) Any activity which may have a connection with the maintenance of order and discipline at a school.
1.2 The school principal has the authority to respond to student misconduct occurring outside the school day or school-related or sponsored activities (e.g., cyberbullying in the evening), where the principal determines the conduct may negatively impact the school environment.
1.3 The district and school will cooperate with the police in cases where students violate the law. This cooperation will be informed by the guidelines outlined in Policy No. 323
– Police Questioning of Students in Schools.
2.1 The Board expects students to conduct themselves in the following manner: a) Maintain courteous and respectful relationships with fellow students, teachers and others involved in the school system; b) Respect public and personal property; c) Actively promote the general welfare of the school and the student body; d) Adhere to all classroom, school and district rules and policies; e) Comply with the reasonable directives of a teacher or other employee of the
Board; f) Maintain appropriate standards of hygiene, dress and language; g) Maintain a healthy lifestyle and attitude; h) Attend school daily and promptly at the appointed hours; i) Work diligently at their studies without disrupting the work of others; j) Demonstrate respect for all people, both in and outside school in compliance with the BC Human Rights Code ;
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Policy #310 Regulations and Procedures – Page 2 k) Demonstrate respect for diversity including, but not limited to, diversity with reference to race, ethnicitycolour , gender, sex , age, physical or mental ability, cultureplace of origin , ancestry, language, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status , and socioeconomic background; with Tobacco Control Act and District policy #740 – Smoking and
Tobacco Free Environments, prohibiting tobacco use on school property.
2.2 The Board regards the following as examples of serious misconduct which are not acceptable in the district’s schools and workplaces: b) Verbal or physical harassment, disrespect, and/or intimidation; c) Physical or emotional violence; d) Discrimination contrary to the BC Human Rights Code ; e) The possession, use and/or trafficking of illegal or restricted drugs, alcohol, or other harmful substances; f) The possession and/or use of weapons (“weapon” means anything used, designed to be used or intended for use in causing death or injury to any person, or for the purpose of threatening or intimidating any person and, without restricting the generality of the foregoing, includes a firearm); g) The possession and/or use of fireworks or incendiary devices; h) The possession and/or use of noxious or toxic substances; i) Engage in conduct contrary to the District or School Code of Conduct and/or any school rule of Board policy.
3. Consequences for Unacceptable Conduct
Where appropriate, consequences for unacceptable conduct should be preventative and restorative in nature and should provide students with the opportunity to correct behavioural issues. Corrective and/or other measures, including student suspension and exclusion from school, may be necessary for those occasions when corrective efforts fail to result in a student complying with the expected conduct standards. In such instances, disciplinary actions must recognize and adhere to certain principles:
3.1 Each instance of student misconduct must be dealt with on an individual basis taking into consideration the individual circumstances of the student;
3.2 Each case of student misconduct shall be dealt with as expeditiously as possible;
3.3 Students who contravene the District or School Code of Conduct will be subject to discipline reflective of the age and maturity of the student and the severity and frequency of the unacceptable conduct: a) Disciplinary consequences should be progressive in nature; b) As students become older, behaviour expectations become higher and consequences of unacceptable behaviour become greater; c) Severe, pervasive or retaliatory behaviour will warrant stronger consequences and may lead to a referral to the District Discipline Committee ;
3.4 Discipline will be fair, consistent and meaningful, for the purpose of making restitution and enhancing student responsibility and self-discipline;
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3.5 Special considerations may apply to students with special needs if these students are unable or do not comply with a Code of Conduct due to having a disability of an intellectual, physical, sensory, emotional or behavioural nature. When students with identified special needs require intervention regarding their conduct, the school administrator will ensure that: a) Such students have been adequately assessed; b) Appropriate interventions are applied before discipline is considered; c) The grounds for suspension are clear and appropriate; d) Meaningful education programs or interventions are offered during any period of suspension; e) Planning is undertaken for successful re-entry of the student if suspension is imposed.
3.6 In cases of property damage, the School Act assigns a liability for costs to the parents and student(s) involved.
4. Suspensions
Suspension from school is an action of last resort when all other corrective efforts have failed, or in those instances in which the misconduct is deemed to be of a serious enough nature that the student’s continued presence in the school may be detrimental to the well being of students, others or to the overall school environment. In such cases,
4.1 School administrators have the authority to suspend a student from school for up to five (5) consecutive school days;
4.2 In the event of a suspension, the school administrator shall immediately report it in writing to the student’s parent(s)/guardian(s) and the superintendent. The report should include the dates involved, reason(s), date of reinstatement, and advice to parents regarding alternatives they may pursue, including reference to the Appeal
By-Law;
4.3 If, in the opinion of the school administrator, an infraction is of a serious enough nature to warrant a suspension of greater than five (5) days, the school administrator shall consult with district staff pursuant to the procedure outlined in the District
Discipline Committee Policy;
4.4 The consultation process noted in 4.3 may result in an issue being referred to the
District Discipline Committee in accordance with the District Discipline Committee policy.
5. Record-Keeping
The Board expects that district and school administration will maintain accurate and reliable records which allow the monitoring and tracking of individual, school and district-wide student conduct data over time.
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6. Appeals
The school administrator responsible for imposing discipline on a particular student shall advise parents and students that discipline decisions significantly affecting the education, health, or safety of a student entitled to an educational program in the district are subject to appeal as provided by S. 11 of the School Act and Board Procedural By-Law #3 – Appeals.
7. BC Human Rights Code
7.1 The Board of Education recognizes that the BC Human Rights Code prohibits discrimination, which is defined as an intentional or unintentional act which adversely affects a person or group on the basis of prejudice.
7.2 In order to “promote a climate of understanding and respect where all are equal in dignity and rights” ( BC Human Rights Code), the Board supports the values expressed in the BC Human Rights Code prohibiting discrimination based on race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical and mental ability, gender, or sexual orientation, which state:
“A person must not publish, issue or display, or cause to be published, issued or displayed, any statement, publication, notice, sign, symbol, emblem or other representation that
(a) indicates discriminator or an intention to discriminate against a person or a group or class of persons,or
(b) is likely to expose a person or a group or class of persons to hatred or contempt
7.2
because of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex , sexual orientation or age of that person or that group or class of persons.” .
7.3 Further to section 7.2, also expressed in the BC Human Rights Code :
“A person must not, without a bona fide and reasonable justification,
(a) deny to a person or class of persons any accommodation, service or facility customarily available to the public, or
(b) discriminate against a person or class of persons regarding any accommodation, service, or facility customarily available to the public because of the race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religion, marital status, family status physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation or age of that person or that group or class of persons.
A person does not contravene this section by discriminating on the basis of sex, if the discrimination relates to the maintenance of public decency.”
7.3 7.4 The Board therefore expects that students shall, at all times, engage in behaviour which is tolerant and respectful of every person and in particular is tolerant and respectful of minorities and the diversity of Canadian society.
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8. Retaliation
The Board will take all reasonable steps to prevent retaliation by a person against a student who has made a complaint of a breach of a Code of Conduct.
9. School Codes of Conduct
Within the framework of the District Code of Conduct , each school shall establish a written
School Code of Conduct that will govern student conduct. School principals will ensure these codes are:
9.1 Reflective of the standards outlined in Safe, Caring, and Orderly Schools, 2004;
9.2 Developed collaboratively with staff, parents and students;
9.3 To reference the prohibited grounds of discrimination set out in section 7 and section
8 of the Human Rights Code.
9.3 Made available to the public;
9.4 Distributed to students, parents and employees of the Board at the beginning of each school year;
9.5 Provided to students and parents who enrol in the school during the school year;
9.6 Provided to employees of the Board who are assigned to the school during the school year when they are so assigned;
9.7 Displayed prominently in the school;
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9.8 Reviewed annually with individuals or groups the school considers are representative of: a) Employees of the Board; c) Students in order to assess the effectiveness of the School Code of Conduct in addressing current school safety issues;
9.9 Actively “taught” as part of the regular classroom and school experience.
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ADOPTED: November 8, 1999 Reviewed/Revised:
Statutory
June 11, 2001
February 9, 2009
September 9, 2015
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​BOARD OF EDUCATION
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
BOARD CORRESPONDENCE - OPEN MEETING
Monday, October 5, 2015, 6:30 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE
425 Jermyn Avenue
1.
Correspondence Requiring Action
2.
Correspondence to the Board of Education
2.1
2015-09-14 Provincial Council Issues Forum
Issues to be discussed at the October's Provincial Council meeting
2.2
2015-09-17 Federation of Independent School Associations
A letter from Dr. Peter Froese, Executive Director, Federation of
Independent School Associations, thanking the school district for providing counselling staff to Holy Cross Elementary School during their recent tragic death of a student
2.3
2015-09-17 BCSTA Budget Recommendation to Select Standing
Committee
An e-mail from BCSTA President Teresa Rezansoff enclosing a copy of her presentation to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and
Government Services
2.4
2015-09-22 BCSTA President Teresa Rezansoff
An update from BCSTA President Teresa Rezansoff
2.5
2015-09-22 BCSTA BCPSEA SD and Government Advisory Committee
Announcement of BCSTA's seven trustee representatives to the newlyformed BCPSEA School District and Government Advisory Committee
2.6
2015-09-22 BCSTA Update on Lost Government Hard Drive
An update related to the government's loss of a hard drive containing student information and other Ministry of Education data from 1986 to
2009
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3.
Correspondence COPIED to the Board of Education
4.
Correspondence FROM the Board of Education
4.1
2015-09-17 City of Penticton
A letter of appreciation to the City of Penticton regarding the traffic calming measures at Carmi, Parkway, Uplands, and Wiltse Elementary
Schools
4.2
2015-09-17 Safe Stop Program
A letter to the Premier; Ministers of Education and Transportation;
Attorney General and Minister of Justice; MLA Dan Ashton; and
Superintendent of Motor Vehicle, RoadSafetyBC, requesting support for raising the fine and/or points for drivers who drive through the flashing red lights of a school bus
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September 28, 2015
Ref: 184229
Dear Superintendents and Board Chairs:
Today, the Honourable Mike Bernier, Minister of Education and Jim Iker, President of the BC
Teachers’ Federation announced a three year support plan to help teachers deliver the curriculum efficiently and effectively in their classrooms. All education partner groups were on hand today to show their support.
Highlights of the support plan include $1 million to fund targeted training this school year. The funding will be used to support training for 2,000 teachers across the province on the new curriculum, and provide for additional professional inservice for teachers.
The full news release and background information can be viewed at https://news.gov.bc.ca/ministries/education .
A significant aspect of this announcement is that teachers will be provided time to be trained on and to collaborate with their colleagues regarding the new curriculum. It is a re-allotment of the instructional hours in the year to allow teachers this time to collaborate on the curriculum changes.
Ten new hours of non-instructional time are being designated for teachers this year so that they can become familiar with the new curriculum. How this time is spread throughout the school year will be decided by local school districts and teacher associations through agreement between the superintendent and local president.
As leaders in your district and your schools, we will be providing you with more specific details in the days to come. We ask for your continued support and leadership through the upcoming implemented changes, as you share this information with your Boards, teachers, and parents.
In the days ahead, we encourage you to begin to think about those individuals in your districts who would support the teachers in the local learning sessions. All teachers will be selected by the
BCTF local, similar to the curriculum design.
Through local learning sessions , a group of teachers will be brought together at the district level for a provincial overview of the new curriculum. These groups will spend a full day working directly with the new curriculum and, working with the district administration, will design how the collaboration time (10 hours) will be structured in their specific district. These teachers will
Ministry of Education
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- 2 - return to their schools prepared to help their colleagues work with the curriculum. Travel support will be given to rural districts to support teachers that need to incur expenses to attend the local learning sessions.
The Ministry is partnering with the BCTF to create a provincial framework to be used by teachers and school districts to help guide their work designing the 10 hours of non-instructional time in their districts.
The plan announced today also includes webinars, videos and other support materials so teachers can learn about the changes that have occurred in the provincial curriculum.
We are confident that these supports, developed by working collaboratively with the BCTF and its members, are solid investments in teachers that will result in great success. We will be providing you with further updates including funding allocation information very soon.
Sincerely,
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Deputy Minister pc: Principals and Vice-Principals
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Year 1 : $1M for targeted training and 10 new hours of non-instructional time dedicated to curriculum implementation.
Targeted Training: 2000 teachers trained will be trained via Local Learning sessions. A group of teachers will be brought together at the district level for a provincial overview and will spend a full day working directly with the new curriculum and design how the collaboration time (10 hours) could best be structured in their district. These teachers will return to their schools prepared to help their colleagues phase in the curriculum.
10 hours of non-instructional time for all teachers this school year to become familiar with the new curriculum. How the time is spread throughout the school year will be decided by local school districts and teacher associations based on a provincial framework.
Provincial Framework: a provincial framework to be used by teachers and school districts to guide their work designing the 10 hours non-instructional time. This provincial framework will be co-created between the Ministry and the BCTF.
Provincial Supports: provincial webinar, instructional videos, printed brochures, planning guides and PowerPoint materials.
YEAR 2 : 5 new hours of non-instructional time dedicated to curriculum implementation plus government’s designated pro-d day.
YEAR 3 : 5 new hours of non-instructional time dedicated to curriculum implementation plus government’s designated pro-d day.
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Questions and Answers
What does 10 hours of non-instructional time mean? Does this mean teachers will get two more professional development days and more time away from the classroom?
In this first year, teachers will have 10 non-instruction hours to be trained on the new curriculum and collaborate with their colleagues about how best to bring it to life for students in the classroom. It is a re-allotment of the instructional hours in the year to allow teachers this time to collaborate on the curriculum changes. Superintendents will work with their local union president to determine how those hours will be used in their district ie full day, 4 part days, etc.
Will school calendars need to be adjusted?
Yes, this is a re-allotment of the instructional hours in the year to allow teachers this time to collaborate on the curriculum changes. Boards will need to post their new calendar for their community, as soon as they have collaboratively planned the new schedule.
While the plan covers the next 3 years, what happens after that with this non-instructional time?
These hours are dedicated over the next three years specifically for teacher collaboration time related to the curriculum which will be fully implemented over the next three years.
How will this collaboration time for teachers benefit students?
Investing now in our teachers will translate directly to improving student learning sooner.
Students will see real benefits in the classroom as teachers become familiar with the new curriculum.
Where is the $1 million dollars for these sessions coming from?
Government is investing in teachers. The training dollars are coming from the Ministry of
Education.
How will the money be spent?
The dollars will be used to support training for 2,000 teachers across the province on the new curriculum so that they can work further with teachers in their local districts. The money will cover release time and partly cover teacher travel expenses in our 44 rural districts.
How do we know for sure if the K-12 curriculum will be in place by 2017/18?
We are working towards 2016/17 as the implementation date for K-9 curriculum and 2017/18 as the implementation date for Grades 10-12. It is an aggressive timeline but we are confident with the help of all of our education partners, especially our teachers, we will reach this timeline. All is on track at this point in time.
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What about additional support and resources?
There will be learning sessions at the provincial and local levels, webinars, videos and districtlevel teams in place so teachers can learn first-hand what is working in the classroom. There will also be instructional videos, brochures, PowerPoints, a planning guide and teacher instructional examples developed by the curriculum teams.
How are the 2,000 teachers selected?
Districts will work with their local union president to select teachers who will be first brought together to work with the provincial framework. These teachers will form a district network to support implementation in their district. Districts will determine the numbers of teachers based on the funding allocation they receive.
How are the 2,000 teachers being trained?
A provincial framework will guide the day these teachers will come together. They will use the provincial framework to design the 10 hours of dedicated non-instructional time. The learning sessions will in part involve a provincial webinar about the new curriculum. More details will be forthcoming about the process.
When will funding be available?
It is expected funding will be transferred to districts in October, 2015. More details will be forthcoming.
Are these 2,000 teachers out of their classroom more?
Yes, these teachers will be out of their classroom for one day of training. The funding being sent to districts from the province is intended to cover TOC costs.
What will the financial supports cover?
TOC costs will be covered for the 2,000 teachers including some travel in rural districts for teachers to attend their local learning sessions.
When will the learning sessions occur?
It is expected the learning sessions will occur as soon as possible. The provincial framework is being created now with the hope of providing the learning sessions in November/December,
2015.
When will the Provincial Framework be available?
The Provincial Framework is being worked on now as we hope to have it available in a couple of weeks.
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School District #67 (Okanagan Skaha)
TOTAL SURPLUS As at June 30, 2015
June 30, 2015 Acct
Internally Restricted - District:
Annual Carry Forwards
Aboriginal Education
Learning Resources
Pro-D (all of Report 19)
P/VP Pro D (inc 11/12 Strike of $10380)
BC Ed Plan
Thru a Diff Lense
School Completion
Smart Learning
Innovation Grants
1-31-51000-
1-02-55000
327
321
1-02-51000 320
1-02-51000 323
324
326
1-02-31995 328
1-02-34000 302 Flex Funds
One Time Projects:
Citrix Project
Sharepoint Project
ID Card creation machine & supplies
Completed projects 2014-15
Other:
Carry Forward Existing Purchase Orders to 2014/15
DI Conference Funding to TADL
Adopt A Seat to Performing Arts Society
Summer Conference Cancellation Costs
Budgeted Surplus to balance current year
168,895
63,075
117,832
40,571
30,000
17,361
146,000
150,000
5,000
149,109
June 30, 2014 June 30, 2013
173,341
56,558
42,855
122,559
27,202
10,186
11,080
52,162
220,000
150,000
5,000
844,936
112,498
13,500
10,800
15,000
95,427
42,800
372,537
567,186
Internally restricted - District
Internally restricted - School
Total internally restricted surplus
Unrestricted Surplus beginning
Sugguested uses:
MyEd BC for 2015-16
Long Term Planning Costs:
- Advertising/Printing
- Consultation meetings (facilitator, food, etc)
- Staff time costs
- Possible minor renovation/equipment/mothballing
Unrestricted Surplus beginning
TOTAL SURPLUS
887,843
441,212
1,329,055
649,329
250,000
3,000
5,000
2,000
40,000
349,329
1,978,384
1,867,677
377,880
2,245,557
194,353
2,439,910
982,523
385,638
1,368,161
1,368,161
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FIELD TRIP REQUESTS
School Board Meeting – October 5, 2015
1.0 LEVEL 1 – (LOW RISK DAY TRIPS APPROVED AT SCHOOL LEVEL) (PRELIMINARY
APPROVAL FOR LEVEL 3 AND 4 TRIPS)
2.0 LEVEL 2 - LOW RISK (UP TO 2 NIGHTS IN BC) APPROVED BY PRINCIPAL
3.0 LEVEL 3 – MED/HIGH RISK (2+ NIGHTS IN BC) APPROVED BY SUPERINTENDENT
4.0 LEVEL 4 - TRIPS REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL
IN PRINCIPLE / PROCEED WITH PLANNING:
4.1 June 30 – July 22, 2016; PMSS/SSS/PSS; 25 students (Grades 10 and 11) to fly to Arusha, Tanzania – ground transport; Sandra Richardson, Leona Tank and
Ashley Aoki.
FINAL APPROVAL:
Don MacIntyre
October 5, 2015
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R ecognition of Student|Success
School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) extends congratulations to the following students|groups for these outstanding examples of success
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Breakfast Club started on
September 30th.
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Thank you to the Paper and
Juice recycling teams for
continuing to do a wonderful
job with all of the school
recycling!
“Success is achieved and maintained
by those who try and keep trying.
Author: W. Clemend Stone
• Parkway students moved into
their new classes and had a
great first week!
• Parkway’s first assembly took
place on Monday, September
14th in the gym.
• Parkway Elementary is excited
about the daycare on
•The grade 4/5 soccer team has been formed and
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2015
practices started! Game schedules recently went
home.
•Kindergarten classes started full time on Wednesday. It is
great to see how excited the children are about being in
school!!
•Parkway is very pleased about their school Facebook page
and school website for all the latest news and happenings.
Huge thank you to Michael and Kelly A.
•The first PAC meeting of the year went very well. Thank you
to the new executive!
•Always great to have a successful first Sing-a-long of the
year – it went very well – thanks to Mrs. Silvius!
Success Stories for the Board of Education Meeting
October 5, 2015
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• Parkway held the first Fire drill of the year and everyone behaved very well and exited the
building quickly!
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• Two school wide runs took place as Parkway students are getting ready for the first two district
runs in October. Thank you to Mrs. Raitt.
• The grade 4/5 soccer team held two practices and the team is looking really great! Thank you
again to Mrs. Raitt!
Mrs. Levant started the school Choir on Wednesday at lunch. Sign-up was certainly popular!
School photo day went very smoothly and the kids looked great!!
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SEPTEMBER 11
“Red Avenue” SLMS held their opening day assembly that finished with tug of war contests between divisions and then out to Green Avenue to demonstrate the school spirit to the community. Green Avenue became R e d A v e n u e !

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SEPTEMBER 18
Annual Grade 8 Pancake Breakfast
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SEPTEMBER 23
Skaha Lake Middle hosted three students from
Brazil for the day. SLMS held their annual Open
House and Family BBQ. Feed them and they will come! We had a great turnout for dinner and then students took their families on a tour of the school and introduced them to their teachers.
SEPTEMBER 24
Terry Fox Run- “A Toonie for Terry.” Students watched a video school-wide to remember the impact Terry Fox had on the fight against cancer.
After the video the whole school went on a run.
Toonies were collected for the BC Cancer
Foundation.

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September has come and gone and upon reflection, it has been an absolutely wonderful month at Summerland Middle School. One highlight was Team Building Day; the grade 6 classes spent the day at the pool and
Peach Orchard Beach, the Grade 7’s travelled to Camp Boyle and the
Grade 8’s spent the day at Sun Oka. This day helped to create community and mutual respect school wide. Students enjoyed the activities that were planned and participated most enthusiastically.
On September 13th, SMS held the annual Terry Fox Run. This run is the culmination of Terry Fox Week which is a whole school focus upon raising awareness and funds for cancer research as well as honouring and celebrating the memory of Terry Fox’s amazing
Marathon of Hope. Students showed amazing spirit at the pep rally and participated with great effort during the run. Special thanks go to run coordinator
Mr. Norm McCallan, as well as the
Leadership 8 class and their teacher, Ms. Lana Manuel. We would also like to thank Nesters for providing fresh fruit for students and Penticton
McDonald’s for donating juice for after the run. This year SMS raised over $1200!

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At Columbia they got the year off to a great start with their always popular traditional Tug-o-Fun!
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