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School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, March 7, 2016, 6:30 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE
425 Jermyn Avenue
Pages
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
4.
RECEIVING OF DELEGATIONS AND GUESTS
4.1
Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games
Chair Van Alphen will acknowledge the receipt of a painting presented to
the school district for their incredible corporate partnership when hosting
the Penticton 2016 BC Winter Games. The painting was commissioned
from a recent graduate of Princess Margaret Secondary, Samantha
Johnson, who will be recognized at the meeting.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the minutes of the regular meeting held on February 1 and the special
meeting held on February 23, 2016, be approved.
6.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1
2016-17 and 2017-18 School Calendars
At the January 11, 2016 Board of Education meeting, the Board made
publicly available the proposed 2016-17 and 2017-18 draft calendars until
March 1, 2016 so that parents and partner groups had the opoportunity to
provide comments to the Board with respect to the proposed DRAFT
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calendars prior to the March 7th Board of Education meeting. To date, no
feedback has been received. The school calendars will therefore be
considered for final approval.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the Board of Education approve the 2016-17 and 2017-18 school
calendars as presented.
6.2
Policy No. 340 - Graduation Functions
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At the January 11, 2016 Board of Education meeting, Policy No. 340 Graduation Functions - Secondary Schools was approved in principle and
forwarded to partner groups until February 12, 2016 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. 340 - Graduation Functions - Secondary Schools be
approved by the Board of Education.
6.3
Policy No. 110 - Policy Development and Maintenance
At the February 1, 2016 Board meeting, Policy No. 110 - Policy
Development and Maintenance was approved in principle and forwarded
to partner groups until March 7, 2016 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. 110 - Policy Development and Maintenance be approved
by the Board of Education.
7.
REPORT FROM CLOSED MEETINGS
The following items were discussed at the closed meeting held on February 1,
2016:
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Received information and approved a property matter;
Received information related to two job postings;
Received information related to student suspensions;
Received information on a potential partnership and contract;
Reviewed a staffing report for both teaching and CUPE staff;
Discussed information related to the long range facilities review and
requested additional information.
February 23, 2016:
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8.
Reviewed new information related to Option I
CORRESPONDENCE
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8.1
Correspondence Requiring Action
a.
2016-02-24 Okanagan Hockey School
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A letter from Okanagan Hockey Academy requesting a letter of
endorsement/partnership from the school district
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the Board of Education will provide Okanagan Hockey
Academy with a letter of endorsement/partnership
b.
2016-03-01 District of Summerland
108
A letter from the District of Summerland regarding a possible
school closure in Summerland
8.2
Correspondence to the Board of Education
8.3
Correspondence Copied to the Board of Education
a.
8.4
Correspondence on Behalf of the Board of Education
a.
9.
As per correspondence listing dated March 7, 2016
As per correspondence listing dated March 7, 2016
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
9.1
Business Committee
Trustee Manning will report on the business committee meeting held on
February 23, 2016:
a.
Cheque and ePAYMENT Listing
b.
2016-17 CNCP Project Submission
c.
2015 Health and Safety Report
d.
Police Liaison
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the Board of Education write to the City of Penticton,
District of Summerland, RDOS and RCMP to request their
financial support for the re-instatement of a School Liaison
Officer for SD67.
e.
2016-17 Budget Process
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RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the Board of Education approve the 2016-17 budget
process and dates as presented.
9.2
Education Committee
Chair Van Alphen will report on the education committee visitation to
Giant's Head Elementary on February 17, 2016 and Trustee Johnson will
report on the education committee meeting held on February 24, 2016:
10.
a.
Promoting Physical Literacy in School District No. 67
b.
Review of Grade to Grade Transitions and Six-Year Completion
and Grade 12 Graduation Rates - 2014-15
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
10.1
School District No. 67 Curriculum In-Service
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An overview of the sessions that will be held on the first curriculum inservice day will be provided.
10.2
Enhancing Student Learning Framework and Annual District and School
Planning Process
With the implementation of the new Enhancing Student Learning
Framework, each district is responsible for designing an annual district
and school planning process that best reflects the context of the district.
The proposed annual district and school planning process will be
presented.
11.
REPORT OF SECRETARY-TREASURER
11.1
Public Meeting on February 22, 2016
The secretary-treasurer will report on the alternate potential uses of
school facilities meeting held on February 22, 2016.
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 field trip request for May 18 to 21, 2016 for 45 Grade 8 band
students from Skaha Lake Middle School to travel to Edmonton via bus
transportation for performance opportunities, sightseeing and attractions
be given final approval.
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REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES
13.1
BCSTA Annual General Meeting
The BCSTA AGM will be held on April 14 to 17, 2016 in Vancouver.
13.2
BCSTA Thompson Okanagan Branch Meeting
Trustee Sheppard will provide information related to the BCSTA
Thompson Okanagan Branch meeting held on February 26 and 27, 2016
in Salmon Arm.
13.3
14.
Trustee Comments
INFORMATION ITEMS
14.1
Recognition of Student Success
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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
Recognition of Student Artwork
Congratulations are extended to the students from KVR Middle School
for their artwork currently on display at the school board office.
(Attachment)
14.3
Date of Next Meeting
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March 9, 2016, 7:00 p.m., Special Board of Education meeting, IMC
March 30, 2016, 7:00 p.m., Special Board of Education meeting,
IMC
April 11, 2016, 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)
POLICY
POLICY
#340
Graduation Functions – Secondary Schools
RATIONALE
The Board of Education recognizes the significance and importance of the official graduation
ceremonies in which the students, parents, teachers and the community participate with great
pride.
POLICY
The Board encourages and supports the planning by students, staff and school administration of
the annual official graduation ceremonies.
ADOPTED: November 8, 1999
Reviewed/Revised:
Statutory Reference:
December 9, 2002
September 10, 2007
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
POLICY
1.
#340
Graduation Functions – Secondary Schools
The school is authorized to organize and present the graduation ceremonies on the
following basis:
a)
That the graduation may contain up to the current four three graduation events
which are comprised of the ceremonies, banquet, and dance prom. and tea;
b)
That the dress for the graduation ceremony will be caps and gowns;
c)
That a student vote about other graduation issues be held;
d)
That the graduation events Ceremonies and/or Tea may be held on a weekend
prior to the examination schedule, or after all final exams are complete. All other
events are to be held on consecutive days after the end of government
examinations unless otherwise approved by the Board by January 1 of the school
year;
e)
The graduation activities shall recognize all bona fide Grade 12 students.
2.
Unofficial activities are not sanctioned under this policy. With the exception of Dry AfterGrad, the organization of such activities in school time or on school premises is
prohibited.
3.
The Board supports the concept of “dry-grad” being organized as a community event,
following the school-sponsored dance prom or graduation ceremony.
4.
The Board supports the use of community facilities for graduation events:
a)
in Summerland, the civic arena and curling facilities;
b)
in Penticton, the Penticton Trade & Convention Centre. For reasons of efficiency,
Penticton schools will endeavor to have ceremonies on adjacent days.
ADOPTED: November 8, 1999
Reviewed/Revised:
December 9, 2002
September 10, 2007
Statutory Reference:
January 7, 2016
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
POLICY
POLICY
#110
Policy Development and Maintenance
RATIONALE
A primary responsibility of the board Board of education Education is to set policy to promote the
effective operation of schools and programs.
Policy is based on the beliefs and values espoused by the public boardBoard; it is dynamic and
provides guidance for future actions.
POLICY
The Board’s Policy Business and Education Committees shall have responsibility for bringing all
new policies and revisions to the Board for decision. Initiatives for new policy or policy revisions
may originate from the Board of Education, or its Policy any of the Board’s
Committeecommittees, the Superintendent or the Secretary Treasurer. Policy processes will
include opportunity for input from stakeholders.
ADOPTED: November 8, 1999
Reviewed/Revised:
Statutory Reference:
September 10, 2007
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
POLICY
1.
#110
Policy Development and Maintenance
Formulation of Policy
In general, a draft policy statement shall come to the Board in the following manner:
a)
The draft policy will be in the form of a recommendation from either the Policy
Business or Education Committee.
b)
The draft policy will be presented at a regular meeting of the Board at which
amendments to the draft may be made.
c)
The draft policy will be presented with the agenda in advance of the meeting at
which the policy is considered.
d)
The draft policy will remain on the table until distribution of the agenda at least for
the next monthly Board meeting during which time copies of the proposed policy
will be placed on the District’s website for general public input. Notification that
the policy has been posted to the website will be circulated to stakeholders
stakeholdersdirectly affected by its content..
e)
If revisions are made that significantly alter the intent of the statement, the policy
draft may be referred back to the policy committee from which it was derived or
remain on the table for an additional period.
f)
If no significant revisions are required, policy statements may be adopted at the
regular monthly Board meeting following the introduction of the draft policy.
g)
Unless specifically stated in the policy, the effective date of the policy shall be the
date of Board adoption which shall be recorded with the text of the adopted
policy.
h)
Electronic cCopies of the policyices shall be circulated available to stakeholder
groups. through the district website.
Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5"
2.
Policy Implementation
1)
Formulation of Regulations and Procedures
In general the following steps will be taken in the development of regulations and
procedures:
a)
Executive Officers of the Board will be responsible for the formulation of
Regulations and Procedures which shall be submitted to the Policy Business or
Education Committee for consideration at the earliest possible committee
meeting.
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Policy #110 Regulations and Procedures - Page 2
2)
b)
The Board reserves the right to review administrative regulations and procedures
at its discretion but it shall revise or veto such regulations only when, in the
judgment of the Board, they are inconsistent with the intent of the Board's
adopted policies.
c)
Every regulation and procedure issued will be marked with the adoption date and
will be filed with the associated governing Board policy.
Policy Review and Maintenance
The secretarySecretary-tTreasurer shall maintain the one master copy of the district
policy book in a paper form. The official Policy Manual shall be the electronic copy held
on the District’s website. and Policies shall be responsible for regularly reviewing one
quarter of its contents each year reviewed no less than every five (5) years to ensure
currency and applicability. He/sheThe Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible for
ensuring that all copies of the district policy book arethe website and master copy is kept
current.
ADOPTED: November 8, 1999
Reviewed/Revised:
Statutory Reference:
September 10, 2007
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
BOARD CORRESPONDENCE - OPEN MEETING
Monday, March 7, 2016, 6:30 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE
425 Jermyn Avenue
Pages
1.
Correspondence Requiring Action
1.1
2016-02-24 Okanagan Hockey Academy
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A letter from Okanagan Hockey Academy requesting a letter of
endorsement/partnership from the school district
1.2
2016-03-01 District of Summerland
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A letter from the District of Summerland regarding possible school closure
in Summerland
2.
Correspondence to the Board of Education
2.1
2016-02-03 BCPSEA Conference Report on the AGM
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A report on the AGM held on January 29, 2016
2.2
2016-02-08 BCSTA Provincial Council Package
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The package for the BCSTA Provincial Council meeting being held
February 19 and 20, 2016
2.3
2016-02-12 SD40 (New Westminster)
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A letter to all boards advising that their board had passed a motion to
support Corinne's Quest's goal to have Section 43 of the Criminal Code of
Canada repealed, advising their board would be sumitting a motion to the
2016 BCSTA annual general meeting, and requesting support for the
repeal of Section 43
2.4
2016-02-27 BCSTA Branch Nominations
A letter to trustees requesting nominations for the Branch executive
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2.5
2016-02-24 BCSTA Reminder of Upcoming Events
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A reminder of almost all future BCSTA events and meetings can be found
on the BCSTA website
3.
Correspondence COPIED to the Board of Education
3.1
2016-02-01 SD20 (Kootenay-Columbia) to Ministers of Finance and
Education
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A letter to the Minister of Finance and Minister of Education regarding the
government's approach toward exempt staff compensation
3.2
2016-02-03 SD72 (Campbell River) to Minister of Education
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A letter to the Minister of Education expressing concern with government
actions and requesting that the Ministry of Education fully fund the
additional costs that have been incurred as a result of decisions that have
been made at the provincial level
3.3
2016-02-10 SD5 (Southeast Kootenay) to Mayors
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A letter to the Mayors of Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, and Elkford and
copied to Premier, Minister of Education, Minister of Forests, Lands and
Natural Resources Operations and MLA Kootenay East expressing their
Board's support for any provincial funding their municipalities may request
for control of ungulates (deer, elk, moose, etc.)
3.4
2016-02-04 SD19 (Revelstoke) to Minister of Education and BCTF
A letter to the Minister of Education and President of the BC Teachers'
Federation requesting that they continue to work in a collaborative and
consultative process to reach agreement on further enhancements to their
agreement to support curriculum implementation in the 2015-16 and
2016-17 years, and further advising that their board supports the
involvement of all partner groups, including the BCPSEA, BCSSA and the
BCSTA in furture planning related to the implementation of the redesigned
curriculum
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4.
Correspondence FROM the Board of Education
4.1
2016-02-01 Letters of Invitation for February 22 Meeting
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Invitations to a public meeting on Monday, February 22, 7:00 p.m., at the
Shatford Centre, regarding alternate potential uses of school facilities;
letters sent to:
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4.2
Mayor Jakubeit and Councillors, City of Penticton
Mayor Waterman and Councillors, District of Summerland
Chair Pendergraft and Board of Directors, Regional District of
Okanagan-Similkameen
Chief Jonathan Kruger, Penticton Indian Band
Sylvain Allison, Secretary-Treasurer, Conseil Scolaire Francophone
de la Columbie-Britannique
Donna Lomas, Regional Dean, Okanagan College Penticton Campus
Doug Levell, Manager of Real Estate Services, Interior Health
Andy Oakes, President, Okanagan Hockey School
Brandy Maslowski, Executive Director, Penticton and Wine Country
Chamber of Commerce
Summerland Chamber of Commerce
MLA Dan Ashton, MLA Penticton-Peachland
MLA Linda Larson, MLA Boundary-Similkameen
Aaron McRann, Executive Director, Community Foundation of the
South Okanagan
Tanya Behardien, Executive Director, Penticton & District
Community Resources Society
2016-02-02 University of British Columbia
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A letter to the University of British Columbia confirming their request to
conduct a research project at Skaha Lake Middle School related to the
pilot project, "Learning for Life Initiative" and eHealth Literacy
4.3
2016-02-03 Communities for Kids Penticton
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A letter of appointment for Trustee Shelley Clarke to the Communities for
Kids - Penticton
4.4
2016-02-03 PSS Bursary Scholarship Foundation
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A letter to the Penticton Secondary School Bursary and Scholarship
Foundation advising of the appointment of Trustee Bruce Johnson to the
Foundation
4.5
2016-02-03 Penticton Chamber of Commerce
A letter to the Penticton Wine & Country Chamber of Commerce advising
that Trustee Barb Sheppard has been appointed as the Board's
representative to the Chamber
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4.6
2016-02-03 Okanagan School of the Arts
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A letter to the Okanagan School of the Arts advising that Trustee Shelley
Clarke has been appointed as the Board's representative to the
Okanagan School of Arts for the term ending January 2017
4.7
2016-02-03 Summerland Chamber of Economic Development and
Tourism
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A letter to the Summerland Chamber of Economic Development and
Tourism advising that Trustee Linda Van Alphen has been appointed as
the Board's representative to the Summerland Chamber of Economic
Development and Tourism for the term ending January 2017
4.8
2016-02-03 Corporaton of Summerland
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A letter to the District of Summerland advising that Trustee Julie Planiden
has been appointed as the Board's representative to the Summerland
Recreation Committee for the term ending January 2017
4.9
2016-02-03 OSTU Pro-D Committee
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A letter to the OSTU Pro-d Committee advising that Trustee Bill Bidlake
has been appointed as the Board's representative to the Pro-D
Committee and Pro-D Funding Committee
4.10
2016-02-03 Child and Youth Summerland
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A letter to the Child & Youth Committee - Summerland advising that
Trustee Linda Van Alphen as been appointed as the Board's
representative to the Child & Youth Committee for the term ending
January 2017
4.11
2016-02-03 Communities for Kids Summerland
A letter to the Communities for Kids Success by 6 for the Summerland
Table advising that Trustee Linda Van Alphen was appointed as the
Board's representative to the Communities for Kids Summerland Table
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School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
2016-17 Budget Process
February
Begin to build a very global budget
March 29 to April 15
Work with senior management team to further define the
budget
March 15 (or so)
Ministry will release funding estimate
During April
Meet with trustees and stakeholder reps (individual
meetings); present budget for conversation, feedback
and/or input
April 18, 4:00 p.m.
Special Closed Business Committee of Whole – give
preliminary presentation of budget
April 19
P/VP Meeting – a budget will be presented; conversation,
feedback and/or input will be sought (IMC)
April 20, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
OSTU and CUPE presentation (IMC)
April 26, 3:00 p.m.
April 26, 3:30 p.m.
April 26, 4:00 p.m.
OSTU feedback to trustees and district staff (Board Room)
CUPE feedback to trustees and district staff (Board Room)
Principal/vice principal feedback to trustees and district
staff (Board Room)
April 27, 6:30 p.m.
Public and DPAC meeting (IMC or PSS); present budget
and receive feedback at meeting
May 2, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Special Closed – Business Committee of the Whole
(present a balanced budget after feedback from all groups)
(Board Room)
May 9, 6:30 p.m.
Open board meeting (final budget presented; do first two
bylaw readings)
June 13, 6:30 p.m.
Open board meeting (do third reading of bylaw)
If budget is not ready for May open meeting, we will do presentation at June open and ask for all
three bylaw readings; if not, we will call special meeting for third reading.
February 22, 2016
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“Working Together for Student Success”
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OPENING REMARKS
8:30 – 8:40
SD 67
CURRICULUM IN-SERVICE
MAUREEN DOCKEDORF
APRIL 27TH
JAN UNWIN
PENTICTON SECONDARY SCHOOL
8:40 – 10:10
REVISED CURRICULUM
10:10-10:30
12:15
BREAK
BREAK
10:30
JO CHRONA
11:15
ABORIGINAL PERSPECTIVES
11:15-12:15
LUNCH
JAN UNWIN
PAT HORSTEAD
1:45
SECONDARY
KIM SCHOENERT REICHL
SOCIAL EMOTIONAL
LEARNING
K-12
MAUREEN
DOCKENDORF
CURRICULUM AND
COMPETENCIES K-9
JO CHRONA
ABORIGINAL
PERSPECTIVES IN THE
REVISED CURRICULUM
K-12
FOCUSSED DISCUSSION WITH FACILITATORS
1:45 – 2:30
JAN UNWIN SECONDARY
KIM S/R - SEL
MAUREEN/PAT-K-9
JO CHRONA-AB ED
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FIELD TRIP REQUESTS
School Board Meeting – March 7, 2016
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
FINAL APPROVAL:
4.1
May 18-21, 2016; Skaha Lake Middle; 45 students (Grade 8 band) to Edmonton
via bus transportation for performance opportunities, sightseeing and attractions;
Dave Brunelle, Will Schlackl plus parent chaperones.
Don MacIntyre
March 7, 2016
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PARKWAY ELEMENTARY
Hot lunch was fantastic - from
Panago!!! Thanks to Kelly and her
crew!
Thank you to Parkway’s Paper and
Juice recycling teams for continuing
to do a wonderful job with all of the
school recycling! The classes love the
trophies!
What is Success?
FEBRUARY
SUCCESS 2016
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Breakfast Club is going really well and
is experiencing and even larger group
of students than ever before. Thank
you to Shelene and Tiffany! The
pancakes were delicious!
Parkway’s cheerleading team
practised in the gym on Monday’s.
Thanks to Ms. Tucker!
Thank you to the Grade 5 Brown Bag
Lunch team that coordinates the
lunches each morning and then
delivers them to the classrooms.
In order to succeed, we
The multi-cultural group met Friday at
lunch and had a great session in the
Math portable.
we can.
Bricks4kidz got together
after school in the gym!
Parkway is excited about
their school Facebook page
and school web site. All their
exciting news and happenings
are now available. Thank you
Michael and Kelly A.
must first believe that
Nikos Kazahizakis
Ar ork photo’
pphotoss pprovided by:
KVR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade 6 to Grade 8
Success Stories ffor the
Board of Education Meeting
March 7, 2016
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Rock and Roll School Spirit Dayy
SUCCESS
PARKWAY ELEMENTARY . . .
CONTINUED
Friday was Jungle gym day again and everyone had a great time in the gym!!
Thank you to the great job setting up the blue mats . . . . Sadie and Satara!
ROCK AND ROLL school spirit day was Off the Charts!!! The students and staff
looked great and lots of House team points were awarded.
Math Club has been taking place three days a week and the group is growing!
Thanks to Mrs. Johnson.
Mrs. Levant had a great choir session with all the students.
Students will be singing at the next assembly as well as the
Music festival in March.
We had a great turn out for the Vees game last Saturday!
Huge thanks to everyone that went and supported the team!
Currently, the Grade 5’s are doing a unit on small business
and entrepreneurship. Marc Leger from Junior Achievement
British Columbia has visited for two of his four sessions.
PRINCESS MARGARET SECONDARY
Congratulations to the Pen High Sr. Boys’ basketball team and the
Princess Margaret Sr. Boys’ basketball team for providing all the
spectators a first class game of basketball at the annual Cross City
Challenge at Princess Margaret on Thursday, February 18, 2016.
While Princess Margaret won the game, the real winner was the
Kaylee Kozari-Bowland Trust Fund. All money collected at this
game was donated to the trust fund in Kaylee’s name. Thank
you to everyone who participated in this spirited event. In total
$1,368.00 was raised for this very worthwhile cause.
The Kaylee Kozari-Bowland Trust Fund
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SUCCESS
SKAHA LAKE MIDDLE
February 3
Grade 6 classes went swimming at the Community
Pool as an extension to their PE classes.
February 23
Grade 7 students went skiing/snowboarding
at Apex Mountain. For the vast majority this was their first
experience on the mountain.
SUCCESS
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SKAHA LAKE MIDDLE . . .
CONTINUED
CONTINUED
Pink Shirt D
P
Dayy
February 24
“Pink Shirt Day”- As part of our Pink
Shirt Day, SLMS had Dr. Ty Binfet, a researcher from UBC
Okanagan present on “Kindness”. We also had a visit from
Cpl Wigglesworth and Cst. Knock from the RCMP
detachment in their pink-dyed uniforms.
Basketball Teams
Congratulations to the school basketball teams
who wrapped up their seasons the last week of
February. Special congratulations to the Grade 8
Girls team that placed 3rd in the South Zone and
the Grade 8 Boys team that placed 4th.
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SUCCESS
Anti-BullyingDay
SUMMERLAND MIDDLE
Summerland Middle School took time
to reflect on the symbolic nature of
this important day. The focus this
year at SMS, and especially for February
has been on KINDNESS. A big thank
you to all of the teachers and students
at SMS for the efforts they make each
and every day to make SMS a safe and
enjoyable, Kind and Inclusive place
for all kids to grow and learn.
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School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
Recognition of Student Artwork
KVR MIDDLE SCHOOL
School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) extends recognition
and appreciation to the following students/groups of
KVR Middle School for the artwork they submitted to be
displayed in the boardroom for the month of March 7, 2016.
A study on: Acrylic paint on cardstock.
Art piece study: ‘John Lennon’.
Description: A headshot of John Lennon in
various gray tones, white and black with dark
shadowing. A bright yellow background creates
a striking balance against the black foreground.
Grade 8
Alexandria
Picton
A study on: Acrylic paint on cardstock.
Art piece study: ‘Albert Einstein’.
Description: A headshot of Albert Einstein in
various gray tones, white and black with dark
shadowing. A hunter green background creates a
striking balance against the white.
Kaleb Stewart
Grade 8
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Ashley Rathwell
Grade 7
A study on: Pencil Drawing | Watercolour
Art piece study: Portrait of a girl.
Description: Pencil used to incorporate a shading
technique. Watercolour paint used for the
background in red, blue, teal and mauve.
Grade 7
A study on: Pencil Drawing | Watercolour
Art piece study: Portrait of a boy.
Description: Pencil used to incorporate a shading
technique. Watercolour paint used for the
background split in teal and purple.
Tyler Witkowski
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Maia McCoy
A study on: Black Pen & Ink.
Grade 6
Art piece study: ‘‘Doodle Art”.
Description: An owl drawing cut out of medium
white card stock. Black pen & ink used to create
various designs with lots of negative space.
A study on: Black Pen & Ink.
Art piece study: ‘‘Doodle Art”.
Description: An owl drawing cut
out of medium white card stock.
Black pen & ink used to create
various designs with lots of
negative space perched on a
branch.
Grade 6
Gebrielle Zaitsoff