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School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Monday, April 11, 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
Trout Creek Parent Meghann Pleasance
A Trout Creek parent, Meghann Pleasance, has requested to speak to the
Board regarding recent developments in funding.
4.2
Trout Creek Parent Meghan Steele
A Trout Creek parent, Meghan Steele, will present a preliminary proposal
for the inclusion of a "Program of Choice" to the existing operations at
Trout Creek Elementary School.
4.3
Trout Creek Parent Lora Nield
A Trout Creek parent, Lora Nield, has requested permission to speak at
the meeting.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the minutes of the regular meeting held on March 7, 2016 and the special
meeting held on March 30, 2016 be approved.
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6.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7.
REPORT FROM CLOSED MEETINGS
The following items were discussed at the closed meeting held on May 7, 2016:
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Discussion regarding a potential lease;
Discussion regarding an extension of a deadline related to personnel;
Reviewed information related to student suspensions;
Received information related to personnel;
Received a staffing report for teaching and CUPE personnel;
Reviewed information related to a Freedom of Information request.
CORRESPONDENCE
8.1
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Correspondence Requiring Action
a.
2016-03-28 Letter from RDOS Regarding Rural Subsidy for
West Bench
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A letter from Michael Brydon, Director, Regional District of
Okanagan-Similkameen, proposing an annual operating grant
funded by West Bench residents and administered by the RDOS
to SD67 in order to keep West Bench Elementary School open
8.2
Correspondence to the Board of Education
a.
8.3
Correspondence Copied to the Board of Education
a.
8.4
10.
As per correspondence listing dated April 11, 2016
Correspondence on Behalf of the Board of Education
a.
9.
As per correspondence listing dated April 11, 2016
As per correspondence listing dated April 11, 2016
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
10.1
2016-03-11 Ministry of Education Regarding Audit of DL
The Ministry of Education has advised that it will conduct an audit of the
February 2016 Distributed Learning enrolment data reported by the
district. The audit is scheduled for the week of May 16, 2016.
10.2
BC Early Years Learning Centre
An update on the district's application for the BC Early Years Learning
Grant will be provided.
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10.3
BC Integrated Youth Services Initiative
An update on Penticton & District Community Resource Society's
expression of interest for a BC-IYSI grant to provide a network of
integrated services for youth in the community will be provided.
10.4
School Closure/Reconfiguration Update
An update about the work that has commenced to provide a smooth
transition for students and staff will be provided.
11.
REPORT OF SECRETARY-TREASURER
12.
NEW BUSINESS
12.1
Field Trips
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The superintendent of schools will review the attached listing of field trip
requests. (Attachment)
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the field trip request for April 5 to 15, 2017, for 30 to 40 students
from Princess Margaret Secondary School, to travel to Vimy Ridge,
France, to participate in the 100th Anniversary of Battle for Vimy Ridge
be approved in principle.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the field trip request for May 7 to 16, 2016, for 50 grade 8 band
students from KVR Middle School to travel to Edmonton via bus
transportation for performance opportunities outside of "home" space,
experience musicians' jobs on the "road", coalesce and consolidate
foundation learning be given final approval.
12.2
2016-17 Annual Facility Grant
The district has received notification from the Ministry of Education of an
Annual Facility Grant (AFG) funding in the total amount of $1,239,701.
This funding is intended to fund maintenance and repairs of capital
infrastructure in school districts. A bylaw is requested for the capital
portion of the grant as well as an expenditure plan for the grant.
(Attachment)
The following motion requires unanimous consent to proceed with all
three readings at tonight's meeting.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That, in accordance with Section 68(4) of the School Act, the Board of
Education of School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) unanimously
agrees to give all three readings of the 2016-17 Capital Bylaw 127103
Annual Facilities Grant at this meeting.
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RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) 2016-17 Capital
Bylaw 127103 Annual Facilities Grant in the amount of $1,016,939 be
read a first time this 11th day of April, 2016.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) 2016-17 Capital
Bylaw 127103 Annual Facilities Grant in the amount of $1,016,939 be
read a second time this 11th day of April, 2016.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
(ONLY IF MOTION TO READ ALL THREE PASSES)
That the School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) 2016-17 Capital
Bylaw 127103 Annual Facilities Grant in the amount of $1,016,939 be
read a third time, passed and adopted this 11th day of April, 2016.
12.3
Sale of Land at Naramata Elementary School
A bylaw is requested for the sale of property adjacent to Naramata
Elementary School.
The following motion requires unanimous consent to proceed with all
three readings at tonight's meeting.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That, in accordance with Section 68(4) of the School Act, the Board of
Education of School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) unanimously
agrees to give all three readings of the Naramata Property Disposal
Bylaw, 2016, at this meeting.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education hereby approves, ratifies and
confirms the acceptance of the offer of $451,000 for the sale of a portion
of the land at Naramata Elementary School to the Regional District of
Okanagan-Similkameen and authorizes the Secretary-Treasurer of the
Board, for and on behalf of the Board, to complete the sale of the above
property, and on such other terms and conditions as the SecretaryTreasurer may consider reasonable and in the best interest of the Board,
and to execute and deliver, for and on behalf of the Board, all documents
required to complete the sale; and further that this bylaw be read a first
time this 11th day of April, 2016.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Be it resolved that the Board of Education hereby approves, ratifies and
confirms the acceptance of the offer of $451,000 for the sale of a portion
of the land at Naramata Elementary School to the Regional District of
Okanagan-Similkameen and authorizes the Secretary-Treasurer of the
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Board, for and on behalf of the Board, to complete the sale of the above
property, and on such other terms and conditions as the SecretaryTreasurer may consider reasonable and in the best interest of the Board,
and to execute and deliver, for and on behalf of the Board, all documents
required to complete the sale; and further that this bylaw be read a
second time this 11th day of April, 2016.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
(ONLY IF MOTION TO READ ALL THREE PASSES)
Be it resolved that the Board of Education hereby approves, ratifies and
confirms the acceptance of the offer of $451,000 for the sale of a portion
of the land at Naramata Elementary School to the Regional District of
Okanagan-Similkameen and authorizes the Secretary-Treasurer of the
Board, for and on behalf of the Board, to complete the sale of the above
property, and on such other terms and conditions as the SecretaryTreasurer may consider reasonable and in the best interest of the Board,
and to execute and deliver, for and on behalf of the Board, all documents
required to complete the sale; and further that this bylaw be read a third
and final time, passed and adopted this 11th day of April, 2016.
12.4
Request for Alcoholic Beverages on School District Property
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Two requests have been received from Graham Tournaments to hold
beer gardens at the Parkway field on June 17, 2016 and September 2,
2016. As per school district Policy No. 700, the consumption of alcohol
may be permitted subject to the guidelines in Attachment B (attached) of
the policy.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
That the Board of Education will grant permission to Graham
Tournaments to serve alcohol for two tournaments, June 17 to 19,
2016 and September 2 to 4, 2016, at the Parkway Elementary field,
subject to the rules and regulations of school district Policy No. 700,
Attachment B.
12.5
Request for Alcoholic Beverages on School District Property
A request has been received from Smoking Aces Fundraiser to hold a
beer garden at the Parkway field on April 29 to May 1, 2016. As per
school district Policy No. 700, the consumption of alcohol may be
permitted subject to the guidelines in Attachment B of the policy.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
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That the Board of Education will grant permission to Smoking Aces
Fundraiser to serve alcohol on April 29 to May 1, 2016 at the Parkway
Elementary field, subject to the rules and regulations of school district
Policy No. 700, Attachment B.
13.
REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES
13.1
BCSTA Annual General Meeting
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The BCSTA Annual General Meeting will be held in Vancouver, April 14
to 17, 2016. Attached are motions which will be discussed and voted
upon at the AGM. If you believe that any of these motions are
controversial or require discussion prior to the AGM, please bring these
forward at the Board meeting. (Attachment)
13.2
BCSTA Thompson Okanagan Branch Meeting
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The Annual General Meeting of the BCSTA Thompson Okanagan
Branch will be held on April 16, 2016 in Vancouver, the agenda of which
is attached.
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 McNicoll Park Middle
School for their artwork currently on display at the school board office.
(Attachment)
14.3
Date of Next Meeting
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April 27, 2016, 6:30 p.m., Public and DPAC budget meeting, at IMC
May 9, 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)
BOARD CORRESPONDENCE - OPEN MEETING
Monday, April 11, 2016, 6:30 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE
425 Jermyn Avenue
Pages
1.
Correspondence Requiring Action
1.1
2016-03-28 Letter from RDOS Re Rural Subsidy for West Bench
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A letter from Michael Brydon, Director, Regional District of OkanaganSimilkameen, proposing an annual operating grant funded by West Bench
residents and administered by the RDOS to SD67 in order to keep West
Bench Elementary School open
2.
Correspondence to the Board of Education
2.1
2016-03-04 BCSTA Synopsis of Provincial Council
3
A synopsis of the BCSTA Provincial Council February 2016 meeting
2.2
2016-03-08 Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
5
A letter from Minister Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and
Infrastructure, in response to the Board's letter to him regarding the
penalty for failing to stop for a school bus
2.3
2016-03-08 BC Games Society
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A letter from Kelly Mann, President and CEO, BC Games, on behalf of the
athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and supporters of the Penticton
2016 BC Winter Games, thanking the school district and its employees for
support during the Games
2.4
2016-03-09 SD5 (Southeast Kootenay) to All Boards
A letter to all boards of education requesting that all boards forward any
responses to letters received from the Ministry of Education, through
BCSTA, for distribution to all boards
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2.5
2016-03-15 BCSTA AGM Motions
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A document from the BCSTA containing the motions to be discussed at
the 2016 annual general meeting
2.6
2016-03-16 BCSTA Update on Ministry Operating Grants
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A letter from BCSTA President Teresa Rezansoff providing an update on
the Ministry of Education Operating Grants announcement along with
supporting documentation
2.7
2016-03-18 BCSTA Thompson Okanagan Branch
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A request from the BCSTA Thompson Okanagan Nominiations
Committee requesting that trustees consider a position on the Branch
executive
2.8
2016-03-29 BCSTA Provincial Council April 17, 2016 Agenda
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The BCSTA Provincial Council meeting agenda for April 17, 2016
2.9
2016-03-30 Pleasance Suggestion for Re-configuration of Summerland
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A letter from Mike Pleasance providing a suggestion for a better reconfiguration of Summerland schools
2.10
2016-03-30 Campardo Regarding Trout Creek
90
A letter from Jane Campardo suggesting ways to work together for a
solution rather than closing Trout Creek Elementary and requesting delay
in the Board's decision
2.11
2016-03-30 Treena Jeffray Requesting Delay
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A letter from Treena Jeffray requesting a delay in the reconfiguration of
Summerland schools until the 2017-18 academic year
2.12
2016-03-30 BCSTA Update
98
A BCSTA update on Bill 17: Local Elections Campaign Financing
2.13
2016-03-30 Petition Related to Trout Creek Elementary
At the Special Board of Education meeting held on March 30, 2016, a
petition was received from residents of the Trout Creek area to NOT
support the closure of Trout Creek Elementary and the reconfiguration of
Summerland schools; due to the size of the petition, a copy of the first
page only is attached; the complete petition is available in the trustee
reading file
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2016-03-31 BCSTA Bylaws Policies and Guidelines
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In preparation for the BCSTA AGM, BCSTA Bylaws, Policies, and
Operating Guidelines are provided; as well, the number of ballots for the
AGM is provided
2.15
2016-04-03 Devin MacEwan Regarding West Bench Elementary
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An email from Devin MacEwan asking for fairness when deciding the
West Bench closure
2.16
2016-04-03 Letter to Minister of Education, MLA and Trustees
152
A letter from Dave Nield to the Minister of Education, MLA Dan Ashton,
and trustees regarding the possible closure of Trout Creek Elementary
2.17
2016-04-04 Down Syndrome Research Foundation
157
An email from Dawn McKenna, Executive Director, Down Syndrome
Research Foundation, regarding the possibility of utilizing school
classrooms at Trout Creek Elementary for educational programs
2.18
2016-04-04 BCSTA Branch Meeting for April 16, 2016
162
The agenda for the BCSTA Thompson Okanagan Branch meeting to be
held on April 16, 2016
2.19
2016-04-04 BCSTA President Re School Rankings
182
An e-mail from BCSTA with comments from President Teresa Rezansoff
regarding the Fraser Institution ranking of BC elementary schools
2.20
2016-04-06 Invitation to Visit Trout Creek Elementary
184
An invitation from Angela Scholefield to visit Trout Creek Elementary on
Friday, April 8, 2016
2.21
2016-04-06 Meghan Steele Trout Creek
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An email from Meghan Steele, Trout Creek, regarding research provided
2.22
2016-04-07 Andy Wolff Request for Meeting
190
Mr. Andy Wolff has requested a meeting to discuss the decision-making
process for the Trout Creek closure
2.23
2016-04-07 Joel Gfeller Please Pause the Bylaw
An email from Joel Gfeller requesting that the school closure bylaw be
rescinded.
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3.
Correspondence COPIED to the Board of Education
3.1
2015-03-09 SD5 (Southeast Kootenay) to BCSTA
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A letter to the BCSTA Board of Directors regarding the provincial budget
and the BCSTA Strategic Plan: Media/Communications expressing
profound disappointment with the media release regarding the 2016
provincial budget and concerns regarding the BCSTA "media strategic
plan"
3.2
2016-03-09 SD5 (Southeast Kootenay) to Premier, Minister of Finance,
and Minister of Education
198
A letter to the Premier, Minister of Finance and Government House
Leader, and Minister of Education expressing concerns regarding the
provincial budget, the report of the Select Standing Committee on Finance
and Government Services, the "prosperity fund" and education funding
urging government to properly invest in public education and to reconsider
funding choices for the Provincial Budget 2016
3.3
2016-03-09 SD5 (Southeast Kootenay) to BCSTA
201
A letter to Mike Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, BCSTA, requesting that
he forward any Ministry responses to board letters to all boards
3.4
2016-03-11 SD28 (Quesnel) to Minister of Education
203
A letter to the Minister of Education and other partner groups to convey
frustration and displeasure regarding the downloading of unfunded costs
to school districts within the province
3.5
2016-03-11 SD69 (Qualicum) to Minister of Education
205
A letter to the Minister of Education regarding a comment he made on the
CBC's Early Edition on February 23, 2016 and requesting a public
apology to his partners in education
3.6
2016-03-22 SD8 (Kootenay Lake) to Minister of Education
A letter to the Minister of Education expressing concerns regarding the
current timeline for implementation of the redesigned curriculum for
grades 10 to 12
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4.
Correspondence FROM the Board of Education
4.1
2016-03-08 Summerland Council
209
A letter to Mayor Waterman and District of Summerland Council thanking
them for the presentation made on March 2 and assuring them their
concerns and input from their letter and presentation will be considered by
each trustee prior to their decision making processes at the March 9
decision meeting
4.2
2016-03-08 Okanagan Hockey Academy
A letter to Okanagan Hockey Academy confirming the partnership
between the Okanagan Hockey Academy and the school district
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26 March, 2016
Chair Linda Van Alphen
Board of Education
School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
425 Jermyn Avenue
Penticton, British Columbia V2A 1Z4
Dear Chair Van Alphen:
RE: Rural subsidy for West Bench Elementary School
Residents of the West Bench have asked the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
(RDOS) to investigate the possibility of subsidizing the operation of West Bench Elementary
School. My understanding is that rural elementary schools in Naramata and Kaleden receive a
provincial subsidy. The subsidy reduces their per-pupil cost to a level comparable to non-rural
schools and was an important factor in the decision not to consider the Naramata and Kaleden
schools for closure despite their low utilization. The West Bench apparently does not meet the
Province of British Columbia’s criteria for rural subsidization; however, we believe the many
arguments favoring continued operation of rural elementary schools in Naramata and Kaleden
apply with equal force to West Bench Elementary.
I am thus proposing an annual operating grant to SD67 in order to keep West Bench
Elementary School open. The grant would be similar to the provincial grants received by
Naramata and Kaleden schools but would be funded by West Bench residents and
administered by the RDOS.
This proposal creates to two questions for the Board of Education:
1. Is SD67 willing to keep West Bench Elementary open if an operating grant is provided?
2. Is SD67 willing to postpone any closure actions until the RDOS can enact the necessary
bylaws for the subsidy?
Funding an RDOS grant requires the creation of a new “local service area” for taxation
(ostensibly properties within the West Bench Elementary catchment). This in turn requires
explicit voter assent through a referendum or alternative approval process (AAP). Although I
currently sense strong public support on the West Bench for any measure—including additional
taxation—that might keep the school open, establishing a new service and obtaining taxpayer
assent requires time.
In addition, many details need to be worked out between our two organizations. I envision the
subsidy as a temporary measure that will be phased out if and when the enrollment-to-capacity
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ratio of West Bench Elementary approaches the district average. Although no one has a crystal
ball, we see some evidence of a demographic shift on the West Bench towards the historical
norm of vibrant, family-oriented neighborhoods. And as noted in previous correspondence,
densification in the longer term is likely. I would suggest an initial five-year commitment with
well-defined renewal and opt-out conditions for both parties.
West Bench residents are fully aware of the challenges your board faces as it balances the
resource requirements of rural schools with broader educational imperatives. Moreover, we
recognize that the additional costs that arise from our decision to live in low-density rural areas
should not be borne by the school district. A subsidy represents an elegant and economically
efficient solution: It allows the Board of Education to achieve its mandates of fiscal sustainability
and fairness while providing West Bench residents with the oft-enumerated benefits of a small
rural elementary school.
My hope at this point is that the Board of Education will consider this proposal and agree to it in
principle.
Regards,
Michael Brydon
Director, Electoral Area F (West Bench Faulder Okanagan Lake West)
mbrydon@rdos.bc.ca
cc
Dan Ashton, MLA
Ginny Manning (Rural Trustee)
Wendy Hyer (Superintendent of Schools, SD67)
Bill Newell (Chief Administrative Officer, RDOS)
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March 11, 2016
VIA EMAIL
Wendy Hyer, Superintendent of Schools
School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
425 Jermyn Avenue
Penticton BC V2A 1Z4
whyer@summer.com
Dear Ms. Hyer,
I am writing to advise you that the Ministry of Education will audit the February 2016
Distributed Learning enrolment data reported by your school district. This audit is scheduled to
be undertaken the week of May 16, 2016.
The purpose of these compliance audits is to provide assurance to the Ministry of Education and
boards of education that ministry directives and policies are being followed. The audits follow
the Form 1701: Student Data Collection Completion Instructions for Public Schools and ministry
policy directives, as detailed in the following links:
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/datacollections/
www.bced.gov.bc.ca/policy/policies/
For your convenience, here is the link to the procedures and key criteria the auditors will be
following while undertaking this compliance audit. It should be noted that outcomes of this audit
could result in funding implications if adjustments are recommended with funding recoveries
expanded to include FTEs outside of the audit sample where the auditors identify a clear link
between audit findings in their sample and those FTEs outside the sample.
A team of retired school district officials, familiar with the British Columbia public school
system, have been contracted to conduct the audits. Contracted auditors assigned to compliance
audits are authorized to have access to all school district records and are entitled to receive from
any school district staff information and explanations necessary in the performance of their
compliance audit duties in accordance with the Ministry’s Compliance Audit Policy.
The lead auditor will contact you in advance of the audit to coordinate the required data, the
audit schedule at your Distributed Learning Centre (ConnectEd), and to organize entry and exit
meetings.
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Ministry of
Education
Knowledge Management &
Accountability Division
Education Sector Organizational
Excellence Branch
Mailing Address:
PO Box 9146 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC V8W 9H1
Telephone: (250) 387-3711
Facsimile: (250) 953-3225
Location:
2nd Floor
620 Superior St
Victoria BC
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-2I appreciate your cooperation with the audit and recognize the additional effort required to
facilitate its timing. Should you have any questions, please contact Joanne Armstrong,
Compliance Program Lead at 250-356-2789 or joanne.armstrong@gov.bc.ca.
Yours sincerely,
Brian Jonker
Executive Director
pc: Bonnie Roller Routley, Secretary-Treasurer
Todd Manuel, Principal
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FIELD TRIP REQUESTS
School Board Meeting – April 11, 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
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.0
Dates TBD (5 days in length); Summerland Secondary; 22 students (Grades 11
and 12) to Bamford Marine Sciences Centre, BC for intensive laboratory and field
experience in coastal and marine ecology; Raja Gupta with 2 chaperones TBA.
May 12 – 15, 2016; Penticton Secondary; 18 students (Grades 9 to 12) to Victoria,
BC for ELL, students will sightsee in Victoria (parliament buildings, provincial
museum, UVIC and more); Jasmine Hunter, Kathryn Stel, Alan Stel.
June 3 – 5, 2016; KVR Middle; 15 students (Grades 6 to 8) to Link Lake Forest
Service Camp, BC for wilderness camping, orienteering and fly fishing; David Hird
plus parent chaperones.
LEVEL 4 - TRIPS REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL
4.1
April 5 – 15, 2017; Princess Margaret; 30 to 40 students to Vimy Ridge, France to
participate in 100th Anniversary of Battle for Vimy Ridge; Sandra Richardson, Tom
Brickenden, Trevor Robinson.
FINAL APPROVAL:
4.2
May 7-16, 2016; KVR Middle; 50 students (Grade 8 band) to Edmonton via bus
transportation for performance opportunities outside of “home” space, experience
musicians jobs on the “road”, coalesce and consolidate foundation learning; Stan
Sabourin plus chaperones TBA.
Don MacIntyre
April 11, 2016
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CAPITAL PROJECT BYLAW NO. 127103 – ANNUAL FACILITY GRANT
A BYLAW by the Board of Education of School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) (hereinafter called the "Board") to
adopt a Capital Project of the Board pursuant to Sections 143 (2) and 144 (1) of the School Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 412
as amended from time to time (called the “Act”).
WHEREAS in accordance with provisions of the School Act the Minister of Education (hereinafter called the “Minister”)
has approved Capital Project No. 127103 for the 2016-17 Annual Facility Grant.
NOW THEREFORE the Board agrees to the following:
(a)
Upon approval to proceed, commence the Project and proceed diligently and use its best efforts to complete the
Project as directed by the Minister;
(b)
Observe and comply with any rule, policy or regulation of the Minister as may be applicable to the Board or the
Project; and,
(c)
Maintain proper books of account, and other information and documents with respect to the affairs of the Project,
as may be prescribed by the Minister.
NOW THEREFORE the Board enacts as follows:
1.
The Capital Bylaw of the Board approved by the Minister and specifying a maximum expenditure of $1,016,939 for
Project No. 127103 is hereby adopted.
2.
This Bylaw may be cited as School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) 2016-17 Capital Bylaw No. 127103 Annual
Facility Grant.
READ A FIRST TIME THE 11th DAY OF APRIL, 2016;
READ A SECOND TIME THE _____ DAY OF ______________, 2016;
READ A THIRD TIME, PASSED AND ADOPTED THE _____ DAY OF _____________, 2016.
_________________________________
Board Chair
_________________________________
Secretary-Treasurer
I HEREBY CERTIFY this to be a true and original School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) 2016-17 Capital Project
Bylaw No. 127103 adopted by the Board the _____ day of ______________, 2016.
____________________________________
Secretary-Treasurer
April 4, 2016
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THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
NARAMATA PROPERTY DISPOSAL BYLAW, 2016
WHEREAS section 65 (5) of the School Act provides that a board of education may exercise a power with
respect to the acquisition or disposal of property owned or administered by the board only by bylaw;
AND WHEREAS pursuant to Section 96 (1) of the School Act, “land” includes any interest in land,
including any right, title or estate in it of any tenure;
AND WHEREAS section 96 (3) of the School Act provides that a board of education may dispose of land
or improvements, or both, subject to the orders of the Minister;
AND WHEREAS section 3 of the Disposal of Land or Improvements Order provides that boards must not
dispose of land or improvements by sale and transfer in fee simple or by way of lease of 10 years or more
unless such disposal is to another board or an independent school for educational purposes or is
approved by the Minister in accordance with section 5 of the Disposal of Land or Improvements Order;
AND WHEREAS section 5 of the Disposal of Land or Improvements Order provides that the Minister may
approve, with any terms and conditions, a disposition of land or improvements;
AND WHEREAS:
(a) The Board of Education of School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) (the “Board”) received an offer
to purchase dated March 3, 2016 (the “Offer”) from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
(the “RDOS”) to purchase a portion (the “Portion”) of the Naramata Elementary School site located
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at 3660 8 Street, Naramata, B.C. (the “Property”) for community use, for a purchase price of
$451,000 (the “Price”);
(b) The Portion is shown as “Proposed Lot A” in the subdivision plan attached hereto;
(c) The Property is Facility No. 6715003 and is legally described as:
PID: 008-486-247 Amended Lot A (DD B21336) District Lot 210 Similkameen Division Yale District
Plan 17005;
PID: 012-195-251 Lot 3 Block 30 District Lot 210 Similkameen Division Yale District Plan 575
Except Plan 17005;
PID: 012-195-278 Lot 4 Block 30 District Lot 210 Similkameen Division Yale District Plan 575;
PID: 012-195-286 Lot 5 Block 30 District Lot 210 Similkameen Division Yale District Plan 575; and
PID: 012-195-308 Lot 6 Block 30 District Lot 210 Similkameen Division Yale District Plan 575,
(d) The Board has confirmed that the Portion will not be required for future educational purposes; and
(e) The Board is satisfied that the Price represents the fair market value of the Portion;
NOW THEREFORE be it resolved, subject to the written approval of the Minister of Education, that:
1.
The Board hereby authorizes the sale of the Portion to the RDOS for the Price; and
2.
The Board hereby approves, ratifies and confirms the acceptance of the Offer and authorizes the
Secretary-Treasurer of the Board, for and on behalf of the Board, to complete the sale of the above
Property to the RDOS for the Price and on such other terms and conditions as the SecretaryTreasurer may consider reasonable and in the best interests of the Board, and to execute and
deliver, for and on behalf of the Board, all documents required to subdivide the Portion from the
Property and to complete the sale of the Portion to RDOS.
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This bylaw may be cited as School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) Naramata Property Disposal Bylaw,
2016.
Read a first time this ___ day of __________, 2016
Read a second time this ___ day of ___________, 2016
Read a third and final time, passed and adopted this _____ day of ______________, 2016
________________________________________
Linda Van Alphen, Chair
______________________________________
Bonnie Roller Routley, Secretary-Treasurer
I HEREBY CERTIFY this to be a true and original School District No. No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
Naramata Property Disposal Bylaw, 2016, adopted by the Board of Education this ______ day of
________________, 2016.
______________________________________
Bonnie Roller Routley, Secretary-Treasurer
April 7, 2016
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SCHEDULE A
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2016 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MOTIONS
EXTRAORDINARY MOTION
E1.
BCSTA Bylaw Update
SUBSTANTIVE MOTIONS
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Disposal of School Sites Located on Crown Land
School Site Acquisition Charge
Space Allocations within School Capital Projects
Post Secondary Tuition Waiver for Youth Formerly in Care
Provincial Funding for the Middle Years Development Instrument
Exempt Staff Compensation
Increase Amount Provided through BC Education Coaching Tax Credit
Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Intervention Funding
Adult Graduated Student Upgrading Grants
Reversing Public Funding of Private Schools
Provincial and Federal Funding for Aboriginal Children in Care
School Act Requirements regarding Board of Education Budgets
Repeal of Section 43 of the Criminal Code of Canada
Requiring Immunizations for Students in Public Schools
Child and Youth Mental Health in BC Report
Removal of Grades 10 and 11 Provincial Exams for the 2016/2017
School Year
English Language Learners Support
Improving the Delivery of British Columbia’s Child Protection Services
Interim and Long Term Child Poverty Plans
Student Safety Walking to and from School
BC Principals’ and Vice Principals’ Association’s Proposed Contractual
Framework
Equitable Access to Public Education for Rural and Remote Schools
Maternity/Paternity Committee
BCSPEA Elected Co-Governance Reinstatement
Deloitte Report Recommendations
Reinstate Superintendent of Aboriginal Achievement
Recommendations for Improving Education for Aboriginal Students
BCSTA Strategic Plan
Government Response to Correspondence
Education Assistants Regulation Body
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E1. BCSTA BYLAW UPDATE
SUBMITTED BY: Board of Directors
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA amend Bylaw 11 c. as follows:
11 c. The duties of the Finance Committee shall be:
i. to monitor the collecting of all dues, fees, levies and other revenues on behalf
of the Association;
ii. to recommend reasonable controls for the safekeeping of Association funds;
iii. to obtain satisfactory evidence that there is a continuing maintenance of proper
financial books and records;
iv. to monitor the expenditures of Association monies;
v. to cooperate with the Board of Directors in the preparation of an annual budget
for the following fiscal year;
vi. to supervise the calculation and drafting of an annual membership fee scale,
in accordance with budget requirements;
vii. to ensure that an inventory statement of the Association’s capital assets is
completed at the conclusion of each fiscal year;
viii.
to approve BCSTA’s draft audited financial statements and to report to
the Provincial Council as required on the financial status of the Association,
substantiated by a banker’s statement and/or an auditor’s statement the
audited financial statements; and
ix. to review all accounts payable payments in excess of $5,000.
RATIONALE:
The language used in BCSTA Bylaw 11. c. viii. is outdated and does not reflect the
Finance Committee’s duties with regard to BCSTA’s current process for approval and
dissemination of BCSTA’s annual audited financial statements, which is as follows:
1.
BCSTA’s auditors present the draft audited financial statements to the Finance
Committee in September of each year, for approval. Once approved, the statements
are no longer draft.
2.
The Finance Committee submits the audited financial statements to the Board
of Directors for receipt.
3.
After receipt of the audited financial statements, the Board forwards the
statements to the October Provincial Council for receipt and circulation to member
boards.
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E1. BCSTA BYLAW UPDATE
The Finance Committee therefore requests that BCSTA’s Bylaws be updated to reflect
the current duties of the Finance Committee.
Extraordinary motion.
Relates to Bylaw 11.
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2. DISPOSAL OF SCHOOL SITES LOCATED ON CROWN LAND
SUBMITTED BY: Kootenay Boundary Branch
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA request the Minister of Education and the Minster of Forest, Lands and
Natural Resource Operations work together with boards of education to review the
process of disposal of school sites located on Crown land.
RATIONALE:
This motion is needed because under the laws that exist, the disposal of a school site
located on crown land places undue financial hardship on school districts. The
ongoing operation and maintenance of these sites also places a financial burden on
districts. When disposing of a school site on Crown land, a board is required to return
the property back to the state it was in before the school was built on the property
and this can lead to significant costs for a board.
REFERENCES:
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School Act, R.S.B.C. c. 412 section 99
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/educationtraining/administration/legislation-policy/manual-of-school-law
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
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3. SCHOOL SITE ACQUISITION CHARGE
SUBMITTED BY: SD 42 (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows)
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA approach the Ministry of Education and other ministries involved in
administering the School Site Acquisition Charge legislation to review and amend the
maximum allowable school site acquisition charges established in the legislation to
reflect current property values and acquisition costs.
RATIONALE:
Review and amendments of the school site acquisition charges are needed given the
significant increase in property acquisition costs since the legislation and original
maximum charges were established.
REFERENCES
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Local Government Act, R.S.B.C. 2015, c. 1 sections 571-581
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School Site Acquisition Charge Regulation (Local Government Act)
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/educationtraining/administration/legislation-policy/manual-of-school-law/school-actrelated-regulations-and-orders-in-council
http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96323_00
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
Relates to Policy Statement 8.1.5P - Inflation
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4. SPACE ALLOCATIONS WITHIN SCHOOL CAPITAL PROJECTS
SUBMITTED BY: SD 44 (North Vancouver)
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA request a review of Area Standards by the Ministry of Education to
address the need for an increase in space allocations to provide flexibility at the
school level to meet the changing needs of students and the delivery of educational
programs associated with the new curriculum.
RATIONALE:
The Area Standards (05/2012) document “prescribes areas and other standards
established by the Ministry of Education for space in elementary, middle and
secondary schools. These standards apply to all facilities that are to be either newly
constructed or enlarged. The standards are also to be used to establish the nominal
capacity of existing schools.”
The current space allocations should be reviewed to determine their effectiveness in
meeting the changing needs of students and the delivery of new and future
educational programs. Our schools are serving students with increasingly diverse
needs, and need to have greater flexibility to provide spaces for small and large
groups, as well as for project and maker-based learning.
A strict application of the area standards would result in all general instruction
classrooms being of the same size (80 square meters), thereby restricting their use
for student groups of varying sizes. A more flexible approach would enable general
instruction classrooms of varying sizes (60, 80, 100, 120) to accommodate different
groupings of students.
The current Area Standards need to be revised to increase the space allocations to
enable more flexible design of school facilities to align with the needed supports for
our students in the delivery of the new curriculum.
REFERENCE:
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Ministry of Education – Area Standards (05/2012)
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/administration/resourcemanagement/capital-planning/areastandards.pdf
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
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5. POST SECONDARY TUITION WAIVER FOR YOUTH FORMERLY IN CARE
SUBMITTED BY: SD 44 (North Vancouver) and SD 45 (West Vancouver)
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA request the Ministry of Advanced Education work closely with and
encourage post-secondary institutions across British Columbia to create initiatives to
waive tuition fees for children formerly in the care of the provincial government.
RATIONALE:
This motion is needed because foster children have neither the family support nor
the financial ability to continue on to post-secondary programs. Educational
opportunities could help end the cycle of unemployment/underemployment,
homelessness, substance abuse and/or welfare dependency that is the current reality
for the majority of children in care in British Columbia.
Some may argue that advocating for free post-secondary education is outside of our
K-12 mandate, but if students in care know that there is funding in place to attend
post-secondary education, they can be motivated to stay in secondary school.
REFERENCES:
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https://www.rcybc.ca/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/reports_publications/
nr_backgrounders.pdf
British Columbia Post-Secondary Institutions participating in the tuition
waiver program:
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British Columbia Institute of Technology
Camosun College
Justice Institute of British Columbia
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Langara College
Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
Simon Fraser University
University of British Columbia (Vancouver and Okanagan
Campuses)
University of Northern British Columbia
University of Victoria
University of Vancouver Island
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
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6. PROVINCIAL FUNDING FOR THE MIDDLE YEARS DEVELOPMENT
INSTRUMENT
SUBMITTED BY: Kootenay Boundary Branch
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA urge the Minster of Education to provincially fund the Middle Years
Development Instrument (MDI) for all BC school districts.
RATIONALE:
This motion is needed because the Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI) is a
survey aimed at children in grades 4-7. Questions from five areas of development
are included: social and emotional development, connectedness, school experiences,
physical health and well-being, and use of after-school time. The instrument is
unique because it is the first of its kind in Canada. There is no other research
instrument in Canada that focuses on this age group.
Schools and school districts can use the MDI data to inform decisions regarding the
alignment of resources, and to create focused strategic initiatives to attend to the
unique and specific needs of this age group. Data can be shared with local and
provincial service agencies and organizations in order to streamline efforts to support
this age group, and to support decisions about the investment in various programs.
The age group on which this survey focuses is unique and often misunderstood. It is
during this time period in the developmental trajectory that young people establish
influential peer groups and are faced with difficult decisions that may have serious
and long-term impact. Research has shown repeatedly that at about grade 5, student
engagement in learning declines as social and emotional factors begin to take
precedence. We believe that the MDI data can inform the development of supportive
strategies for these students and that longitudinal data sets will identify important
patterns that could support educators in better attending to the needs of this age
group.
The provincially funded Early Development Instrument (EDI) provides an
immeasurably valuable resource to all school districts. It is as crucially important
that MDI be funded so that all school districts can contribute to this data set as
students continue in their trajectories in the K-12 system.
REFERENCE:
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UBC Human Early Learning Partnership information regarding MDI
http://earlylearning.ubc.ca/mdi/
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
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7. EXEMPT STAFF COMPENSATION
SUBMITTED BY: Northern Interior Branch
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA work with the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Education to address
the ongoing issues related to exempt staff compensation, including, but not limited
to, recruitment, retention, morale and lack of provincial government funding.
RATIONALE:
A major issue is the requirement that exempt staff compensation increases are to be
covered through existing district operating budgets. The question of sustainability of
unfunded staff compensation increases over time becomes a challenge for balancing
future board of education budgets. The pressures resulting from inversion and
compression factors on staff are causing recruitment, retention and morale issues.
REFERENCES:
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BCSTA 2016 Budget Consultation Submission to the Select Standing
Committee on Finance and Government Services
https://dsweb.bcsta.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-77844
BCPSEA’s Exempt Staff Issues, June 29, 2015
http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/documents/20150629_025510699_2015-02-DSAmendment%20to%20Government%20Management%20Compensation%20
Freeze-Compensation%20Review%20Project-June%202015.pdf
BCPSEA’s Exempt Staff Issues, July 17, 2015
http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/documents/20150720_100854952_2015-03-DSNext%20StepsExempt%20Staff%20Compensation%20Review%20Project%20and%20Gove
rnment%20Direction%20on%20Management%20Compensation%20FreezeJuly%202015.pdf
BCPSEA’s Exempt Staff Issues, January 19, 2016
http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/documents/20160120_105846165_2016-01-DSUpdate-January%202016.pdf
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
Relates to Policy Statement 8.1.4P -Fully Funded Mandates for Boards of
Education
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8. INCREASE AMOUNT PROVIDED THROUGH BC EDUCATION COACHING
TAX CREDIT
SUBMITTED BY: SD 44 (North Vancouver)
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA:
a. advocate for the provincial government to increase the BC Education
Coaching Tax Credit to support the involvement of teachers and
teaching assistants in extracurricular school activities, and;
b. request that the Canadian School Boards Association advocate for the
federal government to include a similar tax credit at the federal level in
support of the involvement of teachers and teaching assistants in
extracurricular school activities.
RATIONALE:
The involvement of teachers in extracurricular school activities enhances school
culture, increases student engagement and provides a platform to build positive
relationships outside the classroom. Maintaining the presence of teachers in
extracurricular school activities is imperative to continue the growth of sports and
arts within school districts.
Currently, the BC Education Coaching Tax Credit provides a tax benefit of $25.30.
This incentive is a non-refundable tax credit for teachers and teaching assistants who
volunteer at least 10 hours of unpaid coaching activity in the tax year. This credit is
available in the 2015, 2016 and 2017 tax years.
The direction from the provincial government is that this incentive is sufficient to
keep extracurricular school activities alive. However, in order to enhance this
incentive, the provincial government should increase this non-refundable tax credit
amount to encourage the involvement of more teachers and teaching assistants to
work as coaches and sponsors. The ever-increasing challenge of finding teachers who
are willing to volunteer their time to coach places extraordinary pressure on schools
to support extracurricular activities.
Likewise, recognition of the commitment teachers and teaching assistants make
towards the support of extracurricular activities needs to be acknowledged at the
federal level. This issue is not unique to the Province of British Columbia. Across
Canada, students have benefited greatly from the volunteer activities of school staff.
In reality, the vast majority of teachers and teaching assistants volunteer far more
time in support of extracurricular activities than the 10 hours of unpaid coaching
activity required to receive the credit. A greater recognition of the many hours that
8. INCREASE AMOUNT PROVIDED THROUGH BC EDUCATION
COACHING TAX CREDIT
teachers and teaching assistants contribute to schools will help demonstrate a
commitment to ensuring that these individuals do not have to incur any out of pocket
expenses to support extracurricular activities for students.
Supporting the motion at this time would provide ample time for the provincial
government to make changes to the current legislation, as it is only in effect for the
2015, 2016 and 2017 tax years. It will also allow for the necessary changes to occur
at the federal level.
REFERENCE:
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Government of BC – BC Education Coaching Tax Credit
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/income-taxes/personal/credits/bceducation-coaching-tax-credit
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
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9. NON-VIOLENT CRISIS PREVENTION INTERVENTION FUNDING
SUBMITTED BY: SD 60 (Peace River North)
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA ask the provincial government to provide funding support for increased
non-violent crisis prevention training recommended in the Ministry of Education’s
Provincial Guidelines --Physical Restraint and Seclusion in School Settings.
RATIONALE:
The provincial government has determined that each board of education provide an
updated policy on physical restraining and seclusion in all school settings. This policy
must be in place immediately and as such we require funding from the Ministry of
Education to put this training in place.
Many districts are facing funding shortfalls including administrative savings and
require some financial assistance to guarantee all staff who work with children who
have multiple challenges are well-trained to assure the safety of the children and
staff.
REFERENCES:
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Letter from Deputy Minister of Education dated October 09, 2015
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Provincial Guidelines --Physical Restraint and Seclusion in School Settings:
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k12/support/diverse-student-needs/students-with-special-needs
https://dsweb.bcsta.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document79201/Deputy%20Minister%20Ltr%20%20Physical%20Restraint%20copy.pdf
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
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10. ADULT GRADUATED STUDENT UPGRADING GRANTS
SUBMITTED BY: SD 42 (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows)
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA approach the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Advanced Education
to request that boards of education be included on the list of institutions approved to
administer Adult Upgrading Grant funding.
RATIONALE:
This motion is needed because boards of education offer many accredited upgrading
courses to graduated students through their continuing education programs. These
courses were previously funded by the Ministry of Education and offered at no charge
to graduated students. The graduated adult funding for boards of education has been
significantly reduced starting in 2015 and boards of education are now charging fees
for courses not funded by the Province. Many students have chosen not to pursue
upgrading courses because of the associated fees. A select few post-secondary
institutions have the ability to offer grants to students who could not otherwise afford
to take upgrading courses. Boards of education should have the same ability to offer
the grants provided by the Province by adhering to the same approval process.
REFERENCE:
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Ministry of Advanced Education Adult Upgrading Grant Policy and Procedures
Manual 2014-2015/2015-2016
https://studentaidbc.ca/sites/all/files/school-officials/AUG_manual.pdf
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
Relates to Foundational Statement 8.1FS - Government Support for
Education
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11. REVERSING PUBLIC FUNDING OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS
SUBMITTED BY: Provincial Council
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA arrange a meeting with the Minister of Education to strongly urge the
provincial government to immediately discontinue the practice of utilizing public tax
dollars to fund and subsidize private/independent schools, with the exception of band
schools, and redirect this funding to the public school system.
RATIONALE:
Public tax dollars should be used to fund public education and neighbourhood public
schools.
As boards of education struggle to provide more services with less dollars, decisions
on school closures or student programing are being made for financial reasons rather
than for educational purposes or capacity issues.
We think it is also important to say that we are not against private or independent
schools. We are saying that public tax dollars should not be providing any funding
to private and independent schools.
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
Relates to Policy Statement 8.1.1P – Private Education
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12. PROVINCIAL AND FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ABORIGINAL CHILDREN IN
CARE
SUBMITTED BY: SD 61 (Greater Victoria)
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA urge the BC Ministry of Education, Ministry of Children and Family
Development and the federal government to provide new funding to enable boards
of education to provide additional services for Aboriginal children in care.
RATIONALE:
Increased funding at the federal and the provincial levels for Aboriginal wellness and
education would support students’ educational and emotional well-being, contribute
to building a more effective system for children in care, and contribute to returning
children to their families.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s December 2015 Report identified the
areas of emotional well-being and educational opportunities for Aboriginal children
and youth as issues that require transformation.
We have an opportunity and responsibility to redress the discrimination and racism
that have resulted in decades of inequality for our Aboriginal students. Inadequate
federal services have negatively impacted the emotional well-being and academic
potential for many Aboriginal children, including children and youth in care who have
attended BC public schools.
REFERENCES:
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CBC News Article: “Canada discriminates against children on reserves, tribunal
rules”
http://www.cbc.ca/news/aboriginal/canada-discriminates-against-childrenon-reserves-tribunal-rules-1.3419480
Georgia Straight Article: “Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond says human rights ruling
confirms what generations of aboriginal people have experienced”
http://www.straight.com/news/624096/mary-ellen-turpel-lafond-sayshuman-rights-ruling-confirms-what-generations-aboriginal
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action (Nos. 6-17)
http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/File/2015/Findings/Calls_to_Action
_English2.pdf
A Path Forward: First Nations and Aboriginal People’s Mental Wellness and
Substance Use: A Provincial Approach to Facilitate Regional and Local Planning
and Action.
12. PROVINCIAL AND FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ABORIGINAL
CHILDREN IN CARE
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http://www.fnha.ca/Documents/FNHA_MWSU.pdf
Select Standing Committee on Children and Youth Final Report: Child and
Youth Mental Health in British Columbia - Concrete Actions for Systemic
Change, January 27, 2016
https://www.leg.bc.ca/content/CommitteeDocuments/40th-parliament/4thsession/cay/reports/PDF/Report_SSC-CY-40-4-3_Concrete-ActionsFor_Systemic_Change.pdf
First Peoples Principles of Learning
https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/abed/principles_of_learning.pdf
First Nations Education Steering Committee: December 2014 Accountability
Framework Discussion Paper
http://www.fnesc.ca/resources/publications/
http://www.fnesc.ca/wp/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/4.2RECOMMENDATIONS-for-the-Framework-for-Enhancing-Student-LearningFNESC.pdf
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
Relates to Foundational Statement 5.3FS – Aboriginal Education, Policy
Statement 8.1.2P – One-Time Grants, and Policy Statement 8.1.3P –
Targeted Funding for Aboriginal Education.
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13. SCHOOL ACT REQUIREMENTS REGARDING BOARD OF EDUCATION
BUDGETS
SUBMITTED BY: SD 69 (Qualicum)
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA work with the Ministry of Education to draft changes to the School Act
that will allow school districts with sound financial plans to carry over deficits beyond
the next budget year.
RATIONALE:
At the 2015 BCSTA AGM the following motion was passed:
That BCSTA strongly urge the Ministry of Education to work with BCSTA,
as co-governors, and other relevant stakeholders and rights holders to
address changes to the School Act that would support individual school
boards to meet the changing needs of the 21st Century learning.
The BC Ed Plan speaks to the need for more innovation and re-assessing how we
think about education and how it is delivered. The School Act, as presently enacted,
requires boards to present balanced budgets annually. Under section 156(12) of the
School Act “a board must not incur a deficit of any kind unless the board (a) has the
approval of the minister, or (b) meets the criteria prescribed by order of the minister.
This condition often prevents school districts from implementing new and innovative
projects and programs due to the need to balance the budget each year. Amending
the School Act to allow boards to carry deficits over a few fiscal years can provide
boards with the flexibility and time that we need to experiment with new programs
and initiatives. Some of these new programs and initiatives may lead to cost savings
and additional revenue for boards over the long-term.
REFERENCE:
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School Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 412
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/educationtraining/administration/legislation-policy/manual-of-school-law
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
Relates to Policy Book Section 2 - Public Education Governance.
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14. REPEAL OF SECTION 43 OF THE CRIMINAL CODE OF CANADA
SUBMITTED BY: Metropolitan Branch and SD 40 (New Westminster)
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA (a) write a letter to the Prime Minister of Canada and the Minister of
Justice urging the Federal government to repeal section 43 of the Criminal Code of
Canada, and (b) request that the Canadian School Boards Association (CSBA) urge
the Federal government to repeal section 43 of the Criminal Code.
RATIONALE:
Section 43 of the Criminal Code of Canada allows teachers, parents, or a person
standing in place of a parent, to use force as a means to correct behaviour of a child
so long as that force does not exceed what is reasonable under the circumstances.
Section 43 of the Criminal Code reads as follows:
Correction of child by force
43 Every schoolteacher, parent or person standing in the place of a parent
is justified in using force by way of correction toward a pupil or child, as the
case may be, who is under his care, if the force does not exceed what is
reasonable under the circumstances.
Canada is a signatory to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
which states:
Parties shall take all appropriate legislative, administrative,
educational measures to protect the child from all forms of
mental violence, injury or abuse, neglect or negligent
maltreatment or exploitation, including sexual abuse, while in
parent(s), legal guardian(s) or any other person who has the
children. (Article 19)
social and
physical or
treatment,
the care of
care of the
The guiding principle of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is
that all children have the right to be protected from being hurt and mistreated
physically and mentally, and any form of discipline involving violence is not
acceptable.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada has included repealing section
43 of the Criminal Code of Canada in its Calls to Action.
Section 43 of the Criminal Code of Canada was established in 1892 does not represent
contemporary views and treatment of children that support positive and non-violent
ways to discipline. There are better ways to work with children to help them develop
into caring adults and productive members of society.
14. REPEAL SECTION 43 OF THE CRIMINAL CODE OF CANADA
If we are to value children as equal citizens under the law, then our laws need to
provide children the same rights of security and equality that adults have.
REFERENCES:
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Corinne’s Quest: Corinne’s Quest honours Corinne Robertshaw, a lawyer
who dedicated her life to seeking repeal of section 43. Corinne’s Quest was
formed in 2014 to continue her work. It is a campaign under First Call: BC
Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition, a non-partisan coalition of
organizations which advocates for policies and resources for children and
youth. For more information on Corinne’s Quest please go to:
http://www.corinnesquest.ca
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
http://www.trc.ca/websites/trcinstitution/File/2015/Findings/Calls_to_Acti
on_English2.pdf
Recent Press:
o
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Gary Mason, Globe and Mail: Spanking: Time to get rid of an archaic
form of discipline
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/spanking-time-to-getrid-of-an-archaic-form-of-discipline/article27939653/
Laura Fraser, CBC News: Spanking law protects parents, teachers but
not kids, profs say
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/spanking-law-parents-1.3379046
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United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
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Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46
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http://www.ohchr.org/en/professionalinterest/pages/crc.aspx
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/c-46/
British Columbia Ministry of Education Provincial Guidelines – Physical
Restraint and Seclusion in School Settings
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/kindergarten-to-grade12/support/diverse-student-needs/physical-restraint-seclusionguidelines.pdf
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
Relates to Foundational Statement 4.5FS – Child Protection
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15. REQUIRING IMMUNIZATIONS FOR STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
SUBMITTED BY: SD 6 (Rocky Mountain) and SD 43 (Coquitlam)
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA ask the provincial government to establish legislation requiring students
to be vaccinated, unless exempted, in order to attend public K-12 schools in British
Columbia.
RATIONALE:
There has been an increased incidence in the number of students in our schools who
have not been vaccinated. This puts other children and adults (who have been
exempted due to valid medical reasons or age) at risk of contracting preventable
diseases.
This is an issue that affects all students and staff in public schools across Canada and
needs to be addressed at the provincial and federal levels as soon as possible.
This is a health issue of significant public concern. The refusal of some parents to
immunize their children is based on the erroneous belief that immunizations pose a
health risk, which is totally unsupported by the research. Other jurisdictions in
Canada are moving forward with legislation to make immunizations mandatory and
BC should be among them.
Australian authorities feel strongly about this issue and have recently stated that the
government will pass a law to withhold child care benefits/rebates and other
payments from families that fail to immunize their children.
REFERENCES
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Government of Canada website:
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Government of British Columbia website:
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Government of Ontario: Immunization of School Pupils Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.
I.1
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/healthy-living-vie-saine/immunizationimmunisation/index-eng.php
http://www.immunizebc.ca/
http://www.cps.ca/issues-questions/immunization
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90i01
15. REQUIRING IMMUNIZATIONS FOR STUDENTS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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New Brunswick – Policy 2.9 Required Immunization of School Children
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CBC article: Measles outbreak: The loopholes in Canada’s vaccination laws
http://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/hs/pdf/en/CDC/HealthProfessionals/NBIPG-policy_2-9-e.pdf
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/measles-outbreak-the-loopholes-in-canadas-vaccination-laws-1.2943583
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
Relates to Policy Statement 4.2.3P – Preventative Health Care Programs.
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16. CHILD AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH IN BC REPORT
SUBMITTED BY: Provincial Council
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA endorse the recommendations of the Select Standing Committee on
Children and Youth contained in the Final Report: Child and Youth Mental Health in
British Columbia: Concrete Actions for Systemic Change that was released on January
27, 2016.
RATIONALE:
Delta Trustees are pleased that the recommendations in the Report, when
implemented, will provide the supports that are not yet readily available to students.
Students who are struggling with mental health issues do not have the ability to focus
on academic achievement. Physical and mental health are necessary for optimal
learning to take place.
Trustees will agree that student mental health is a serious and ever-increasing area
of concern in our schools. With the number of student suicides that have been
reported and other mental health issues that are becoming increasingly prevalent
(such as depression and anxiety to name but a few areas of concern), the release of
this report and its recommendations are very timely.
REFERENCE:
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Final Report Child and Youth Mental Health in British Columbia: Concrete
Actions for Systemic Change, January 27, 2016
https://www.leg.bc.ca/content/CommitteeDocuments/40th-parliament/4thsession/cay/reports/PDF/Report_SSC-CY-40-4-3_Concrete-ActionsFor_Systemic_Change.pdf
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
Relates to Foundational Statement 4.2FS – Development of Student
Potential and Foundational Statement 4.6FS – Services for Students.
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17. REMOVAL OF GRADES 10 AND 11 PROVINCIAL EXAMS FOR THE
2016/2017 SCHOOL YEAR
SUBMITTED BY: SD 36 (Surrey)
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA request the Ministry of Education remove the requirement for students
in grades 10 and 11 to write provincial exams in the 2016/17 school year.
RATIONALE:
BC teachers are in the process of trial and implementation of new curriculum in all
grades. The 2016/2017 school year is the last year that the new grades 10-12
curriculum will be in draft. Teachers need time and autonomy to explore how the new
grades 10-12 curriculum will impact their teaching practice while using the existing
curriculum. The current provincial exams in grades 10 and 11 will only be applicable
to the existing curriculum and not the new and draft curriculum.
Implementation of a new curriculum requires time to explore and trial many new
learning opportunities. It is reasonable to assume that teachers in grade 12 will
largely stand by the existing curriculum and the provincial exams in grade 12 are
important events. In grades 10 and 11, the removal of the exams for one year will
present minimal impact on the system and will open the door to free teachers to
explore the new curriculum without the pressure of provincial exams. If grade 10 and
11 exams remain in place, there is little likelihood that teachers will explore the new
curriculum in the coming year.
REFERENCE:
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BC ED Plan
http://www.bcedplan.ca
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
Relates to Policy Statement 5.1.1P – Curriculum Development, Funding
and Implementation and Policy Statement 4.4.1P Principles of Student
Assessment and Evaluation.
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18. ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS SUPPORT
SUBMITTED BY: SD 37 (Delta)
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA request the Ministry of Education recognize and support English
Language Learners (ELL) students by creating a dedicated ELL staff member position
(specifically trained in the teaching of ELL) within the Ministry whose focus is to
improve the capacity of school districts to support curriculum implementation and
instruction leading to improved outcomes for all ELL students in BC.
RATIONALE:
This motion is needed because:
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There are more than 60,000 ELL designated students in BC classrooms today.
The primary language spoken at home for more than 145,000 (24.1%) of BC’s
550,000 public school students is not English. Despite the size of this student
population, there is no dedicated Provincial leadership responsibility for ELL
within the Ministry of Education.
Given the nature of ELL students being educated in the province of BC -students who are born in the province but do not speak one of the official
languages, immigrants, refugees and international students-- one of the goals
of the ELL Consortium is for a dedicated staff member at the Ministry who will
be in a position to share what is happening with ELL education in other
provinces and countries with our school districts.
School district staff would benefit by having a single person at the Ministry
level to consult with regarding ELL matters.
The Ministry undertook a revision of the ELL Standards four years ago. These
Standards have not yet been released which means that inconsistency exists
among school districts. A dedicated staff person would be in a position to
ensure that such work is released in a timely manner.
REFERENCE:
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Ministry of Education Student Statistics 2014/2015
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/reports/pdfs/student_stats/prov.pdf
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any
existing Foundational or Policy Statement.
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19. IMPROVING THE DELIVERY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA’S CHILD
PROTECTION SERVICES
SUBMITTED BY: SD 62 (Sooke)
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA urge the British Columbia Government to take action to improve the
delivery of child protection services by fully funding the Office of the Representative
for Children and Youth, and following the provisions in the United Nations Convention
on the Rights of the Child.
RATIONALE:
According to the general principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of
the Child, “The best interests of the child will be a primary consideration” (Article 3).
The following quote is from the preamble to the United Nations Declaration of the
Rights of the Child: "the child, by reason of his physical and mental immaturity, needs
special safeguards and care, including appropriate legal protection, before as well as
after birth."
We assert that
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Currently, the British Columbia “Child Protection System” is failing to meet the
standards as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the
Child.
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Medical, demographic, and epidemiological research reveal that far too often,
the children of British Columbia are not being protected from physical and
emotional harm by the very system that was created to protect them.
The British Columbia Representative for Children and Youth recently presented a
report entitled Paige’s Story: Abuse, Indifference and a Young Life Discarded to the
public. It is clear from this Report that there is a systemic failure when it comes to
many children in care. We are requesting that the government do more to address
the needs of children and youth, including:
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conducting a re-examination of children aging out of care;
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adopting the May 2015 recommendations from the British Columbia
Representative for Children and Youth which are set out in the Paige’s Story
report.
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increasing the rapid response programs for children which are provided by
health care and child protection agencies; and,
19. IMPROVING THE DELIVERY OF BRITISH COLUMIBA’S CHILD
PROTECTION SERVICES
REFERENCES:

Paige’s Story: Abuse, Indifference and a Young Life Discarded

United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
https://www.rcybc.ca/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/reports_publicatio
ns/rcy-pg-report-final.pdf
http://www.ohchr.org/en/professionalinterest/pages/crc.aspx
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
Relates to Policy Statement 4.5.1P – Child Protection.
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20. INTERIM AND LONG TERM CHILD POVERTY PLANS
SUBMITTED BY: Northern Interior Branch
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA request that the Premier and the Minsters of Education, Health, and
Children and Family Development provide an interim and long-term cross-ministry
plan with accountability targets to address child poverty and eliminate impacts of
child poverty on student learning and achievement.
RATIONALE:
Child and family poverty rates continue to grow in British Columbia. In 2015 1 in 5
children lived in poverty with even higher rates of poverty in some areas including in
some northern and remote parts of the province. Poverty rates are 1 in 2 for children
living with a single parent.
Our schools are doing everything in their power to meet the physical and emotional
needs of our vulnerable families because we know that when the conditions for
learning are not met, learning does not occur. The funding provided by Community
LINK does not meet the demand that our districts are facing. The number of
vulnerable children in school is increasing and Community LINK funding is not
increasing accordingly.
The province does not have a plan to manage and reduce child and family poverty.
It is time that an interim plan is developed and implemented immediately followed
by the development and implementation of a long term Child Poverty Reduction Plan
REFERENCES:

2015 Child Poverty BC Report Card produced by First Call
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Community Link
http://still1in5.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015-BC-Child-PovertyReport-Card-WebSmall-FirstCall-2015-11.pdf
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/educationtraining/administration/community-partnerships/communitylink
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
Relates to Foundational Statement 4.3FS – Child Poverty and Learning.
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21. STUDENT SAFETY WALKING TO AND FROM SCHOOL
SUBMITTED BY: Kootenay Boundary Branch
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA urge the Premier to develop an intergovernmental approach with the
Minster of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Minister of Public Safety and
Solicitor General, the Minster of Education and the Union of BC Municipalities to work
on developing multiple strategies to address safety issues for students walking to and
from school.
RATIONALE:
This motion is needed because the safety of students is of paramount importance
and many who walk to and from school do not have safe routes to follow. Student
safety can be improved by addressing the various issues students face when walking
to and from school. Examples of initiatives which government could undertake to
address student safety include:
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better signage regarding school zones;
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public service programs to increase awareness regarding the need to take
precautions when driving in areas where students are walking to and from
school.
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better street lighting near schools; and,
This resolution would apply to safety concerns for students in both rural and urban
communities.
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
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22. BC PRINCIPALS’ AND VICE PRINCIPALS’ ASSOCIATION’S PROPOSED
CONTRACTUAL FRAMEWORK
SUBMITTED BY: BCSTA Board of Directors
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA endorse the BC Principals’ and Vice Principals’ Association’s call for a
“Provincial Contractual Framework for Principals and Vice-Principals”, while
recognizing the autonomy of individual Boards of Education to choose whether or not
they implement any such framework.
RATIONALE:
In September, 2015, the BC Principals’ and Vice Principals’ Association (BCPVPA)
approached BCSTA requesting our association’s support for the implementation of a
common contractual framework agreement for principals and vice-principals in all
B.C. school districts. The BCPVPA request was discussed by the Board of Directors,
which decided that the decision was of sufficient significance that any decision
regarding BCSTA endorsement would need to be made by the membership as a
whole.
The Board of Directors, while sponsoring the above motion for consideration at our
AGM, takes a neutral position in regard to the final decision.
In determining whether or not to support the BCPVPA request, trustees may wish to
consider:
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A BCSTA motion to endorse the BCPVPA would not bind any board to the
association’s recommendation.
The current collective agreements of the BCTF and the support staff unions
contain significant portions of common provincial language and compensation
entitlements.
PSEC, through BCPSEA, is already transitioning all school districts toward a
standardized wage grid for principals and vice-principals based on regional
comparators, although individual boards retain authority to approve
compensation improvements within the grid.
The BCPVPA proposed contractual framework is intended to apply to a limited
number of specified contract items.
Current contractual agreements between boards of education and their
principals and vice-principals vary across the province. Within some school
districts, there is also variation between individual principals and viceprincipals.
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22. BC PRINCIPALS’ AND VICE PRINCIPALS’ ASSOCIATION’S PROPOSED
CONTRACTUAL FRAMEWORK
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Inconsistent and/or out of date contract language has been somewhat
problematic in individual districts or with individual employee situations. A
common contractual framework may help to ensure regular reviews and
updating of contract language.
Boards of education are under no obligation to review their current contract
language; nor to adopt any common contractual framework.
In some school districts, current contract language has been written to address
local circumstances and conditions. A common contractual framework may
not directly address local needs, but could remain open to variation at the local
level.
The Board of Directors puts this motion forward to the AGM to allow the membership
to make the decision on this request. Should the motion pass, the Board of Directors
would:
1. write to the BCPVPA indicating that the BCSTA membership has endorsed their
proposal, but that individual boards of education retain the right to make a
local decision regarding implementation, and
2. write to all member boards of education informing them of the BCSTA
endorsement of the BCPVPA proposal, but also indicating that individual boards
of education retain the right to make a local decision regarding
implementation.
REFERENCE:
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September 15, 2015 BCPVPA Memorandum re: Provincial Contractual
Framework for Principals and Vice Principals
https://dsweb.bcsta.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document79188/J_Motion%20Attachment_Reference%20Doc_BCPVPA%20Memo%20r
e%20negotiation%20framework.pdf
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
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23. EQUITABLE ACCESS TO PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR RURAL AND REMOTE
SCHOOLS
SUBMITTED BY: Northern Interior Branch
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA strongly urge the Ministry of Education to establish a provincial Rural
and Remote Education Advisory Council with school trustee representation to address
equitable access issues to public education.
RATIONALE:
Many of our rural and remote students are First Nations. There is a focus provincially
to increase Aboriginal student success and completion rates. One way to help achieve
this goal is by addressing rural and remote issues across the province. This will
benefit all students and is consistent with the commitments made in Aboriginal
Enhancement Agreements.
The current funding formula does not adequately address economies of scale and
declining enrollment. This results in:
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Challenges recruiting and retaining qualified staff
Vast travel distances for students of all ages (more than 4.5 hours per day
travel for some students)
Increasing costs of transportation
Challenges with adequate internet access
Challenges supporting extra-curricular activities
Challenges concerning access and support for designated students
Rural and remote schools cannot meet the 95% capacity rate as these schools and
students attending them are geographically dispersed.
Education is a right, not a privilege regardless of where you reside.
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
Relates to Policy Statement 5.1.2P – Rural Education.
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24. MATERNITY/PATERNITY COMMITTEE
SUBMITTED BY: SD 42 (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows)
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA establish a committee to make recommendations for legislative changes
regarding the School Act and Employment Insurance Act to allow for trustees to
receive maternity and parental leave benefits without the risk of trustees being
disqualified from office or having employment insurance benefits clawed back due
to trustee stipends. The committee will report back with recommendations at the
next BCSTA AGM.
RATIONALE:
This motion is needed for the following reasons:
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Section 52(2) of the School Act stipulates that if a trustee is continuously
absent from board meetings for a period of 3 consecutive months, unless the
absence is because of illness or with the leave of the board, the office of the
member is deemed to be vacant and the person who held the office is
disqualified from holding office as a trustee until the next general school
election.
A trustee may be denied leave from their board.
Trustee salaries and stipends do not contribute to employment insurance,
Trustees do not qualify for Employment Insurance for maternity and
parental leave.
Trustees are forced to decide between staying at home with their child and
losing their democratically elected position.
The current exclusion of maternity leave in Section 52(2) of the School Act
is a barrier for women to hold office.
REFERENCES:
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School Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 412 section 52(2)
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Employment Insurance Act, S.C. 1996, c. 23
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/educationtraining/administration/legislation-policy/manual-of-school-law
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/E-5.6/
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
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25. BCSPEA ELECTED CO-GOVERNANCE REINSTATEMENT
SUBMITTED BY: SD 36 (Surrey)
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA communicate to government the need to reinstate elected school
trustees to the Board of Directors of BCPSEA prior to July 31st, 2016.
RATIONALE:
BCPSEA was created in 1994 to represent school districts.
The provincial government on July 31, 2013 removed the duly elected BCPSEA Board
of Directors and replaced it with a temporary Public Administrator.
To date, the temporary Public Administrator is still in place (how long is temporary?).
BCPSEA needs to operate under a co-governance model between boards of education
and the provincial government. With an intermediary administrator between the
parties, co-governance cannot exist.
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
Relates to Foundational Statement 7.1FS – Collective Bargaining
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26. DELOITTE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
SUBMITTED BY: Thompson Oakanagan Branch
BE IT RESOLVED:
That the BCSTA Board of Directors request the Ministry of Education provide boards
of education with a document which:
(a) lists all of the recommendations from the 2012 and 2014 Deloitte Reports;
(b) outlines the Ministry’s response to each of Deloitte’s recommendations;
(c) indicates which recommendations the Ministry of Education will adopt and/or
pursue; and,
(d) provides the timelines for implementing the recommendations which the Ministry
plans to pursue.
RATIONALE:
The Ministry of Education has received two reports from Deloitte that suggest broadbased changes to the delivery of public education. Boards are already acquiring
significant resources and infrastructure to meet the needs of the mandatory new
curriculum and the B.C. Skills for Jobs Blueprint.
There has not been a comprehensive implementation strategy document prepared
by the Ministry of Education regarding the two Deloitte reports. A detailed listing of
the recommendations and the Ministry’s intended response to the recommendations
should address various topics related to shared services including labour relations,
transportation, and alternative funding.
The Ministry of Education has not given sufficient notice to boards of education
regarding other significant matters including the Ministry’s determination that boards
have to fund unanticipated principal and vice Principal pay increases. Boards need
sufficient notice and information to plan effectively for the future needs of public
education.
REFERENCES:
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July 2014 Deloitte Report: Ministry of Education – Service Delivery
Transformation Shared Services Implementation
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/administration/kindergartento-grade-12/reports-and-publications/deloitte_report_july_2014.pdf
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26.
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DELOITTE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
August 24, 2012 Deloitte Report: BC Ministry of Education and School Districts
Service Delivery Transformation Final Report
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/administration/kindergartento-grade-12/reports-and-publications/deloitte_report_august_2012.pdf

Service Delivery Project Quarterly Updates
http://www.enewsletters.gov.bc.ca/Education_Service_Delivery_Project/May
_2015/edition
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
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27. REINSTATE SUPERINTENDENT OF ABORIGINAL ACHIEVEMENT
SUBMITTED BY: BCSTA Aboriginal Education Committee
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA urge the Ministry of Education to reinstate/appoint a senior leadership
position, such as a Superintendent of Aboriginal Achievement, to strategically lead
the province and support boards of education to eliminate the gap between Aboriginal
and non- Aboriginal student success.
RATIONALE:
This position would provide and support provincial leadership and co-ordination. The
position would work towards a long-term implementation strategy that is purposeful,
strategic and sustainable; increasing the focus on improving Aboriginal student
achievement.
As reported by the Office of the Auditor General (OAG), Aboriginal students are still
not achieving at the same level as non-Aboriginal students provincially.
There has been increased focus on Aboriginal Education after the final
recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report and the recent
OAG Audit of the Education of Aboriginal students in the BC Public School System.
We need to continue to work together to support and increase aboriginal student
success.
The OAG’s report includes the following recommendation:
…[That] the Ministry of Education collaborate with boards of
superintendents, and Aboriginal leaders and communities to
shared, system-wide strategy with accountabilities to close
between
Aboriginal
and
non-Aboriginal
student
(Recommendation Number 1).
education,
develop a
the gaps
outcomes.
REFERENCE:
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An Audit of the Education of Aboriginal Students in the B.C. Public School
System
http://www.bcauditor.com/pubs/2015/audit-education-aboriginalstudents-bc-public-school-system
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
Relates to Foundational Statement 5.3FS – Aboriginal Education.
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28. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING EDUCATION FOR ABORIGINAL
STUDENTS
SUBMITTED BY: SD 85 (Vancouver Island North)
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA call on the Ministry of Education to fully resource and enable boards of
education to deliver on all eleven recommendations included in the report “An Audit
of the Education of Aboriginal Students in the B.C. Public School System” released by
the Office of the Auditor General on November 5, 2015.
RATIONALE:
During the ten year span from 2005 to 2015, graduation rates of non-Aboriginal
students increased from 82% to 87%, whereas the Aboriginal students went from
49% to 62% graduating.
Despite the B.C. government’s commitment in 2005 to close the gaps in education
outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students within ten years, “there
continue to be persistent and significant gaps in many school districts...” (p. 5)
In its November 2015 “An Audit of the Education of Aboriginal Education in the B.C.
Public Education School System” report, the Office of the Auditor General of B.C. put
forward eleven recommendations to improve education for Aboriginal students in B.C.
which will benefit all learners system wide. The Office of the Auditor General of BC
recommended that the Ministry of Education:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
collaborate with boards of education, superintendents, and Aboriginal
leaders and communities to develop a system-wide strategy with
accountabilities to close the gaps between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal
student outcomes.
provide support to boards of education and superintendents to ensure they
have the capacity to achieve results.
take action when school districts have not achieved expected results for
Aboriginal students.
evaluate the effectiveness of targeted funding and enhancement
agreements as strategies to close the gaps in education outcomes between
Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students, and use the results to improve its
policies to better support Aboriginal student outcomes.
work with boards of education to ensure School Completion Certificates are
only granted to students who require a modified program due to a special
need that prevents them from working toward graduation.
28.
6.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING EDUCATION FOR
ABORIGINAL STUDENTS
collaborate with boards of education, superintendents, and Aboriginal
leaders and communities to:
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provide all students with a curriculum that addresses the past and
present effects of the colonization of Aboriginal peoples in British
Columbia.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
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address obstacles to ensuring safe, non-racist, culturally relevant
learning environments through teacher professional development,
cultural awareness training, and strategies to hire the best people to
work with Aboriginal students.
collaborate with boards of education, superintendents, and Aboriginal
leaders and communities to define and implement standardized monitoring
and assessment of key indicators of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students’
progress at key stages throughout their school career.
establish responsibility within the ministry for developing a systematic
approach to data analysis on Aboriginal student achievement.
use the evidence from ministry data analysis to inform decision making and
clarify expectations of boards of education.
support superintendents in their work with boards of education, staff,
Aboriginal leaders and communities and other districts, to develop capacity
to use data and evidence to plan for Aboriginal student achievement.
collaborate with boards of education, superintendents, and Aboriginal
leaders and communities, to define and implement expectations for regular
provincial and district reporting on:

Aboriginal student (on- and off-reserve, First Nations, Métis and
Inuit) achievement.
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progress in meeting targets to close the gaps.
effectiveness of strategies for Aboriginal students.
The Ministry has accepted all eleven of these recommendations.
REFERENCES

An Audit of the Education of Aboriginal Students in the B.C. Public School
System
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28.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING EDUCATION FOR
ABORIGINAL STUDENTS
http://www.bcauditor.com/pubs/2015/audit-education-aboriginal-studentsbc-public-school-system
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
Relates to Foundational Statement 5.3FS – Aboriginal Education.
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29. BCSTA STRATEGIC PLAN
SUBMITTED BY: Thompson Oakanagan Branch
BE IT RESOLVED:
That the BCSTA Board of Directors include an area of focus in the Strategic Plan that
focuses on Indigenous education.
RATIONALE:
Indigenous student graduation rates, school success, and school readiness fall well
under those of non-Indigenous students. The focus on improving the school
experience and success needs to be one of the fore-front areas of focus for our
organization.
REFERENCES:

BCSTA Strategic Plan 2015-2016
http://www.bcsta.org/content/strategic-plan-2015-2016
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
Relates to Foundational Statement 5.3FS – Aboriginal Education.
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30. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO CORRESPONDENCE
SUBMITTED BY: SD 05 (Southeast Kootenay)
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA request that the Premier direct government ministries to provide a
written response in a timely manner when an elected board of education makes a
written request for response.
RATIONALE:
This motion is needed because each year, boards of education across the province
take the time to craft letters regarding issues of sufficient importance to students,
communities and public education as to require advocacy and/or clarification of fact.
If a concern has been outlined or a request for information has been made by an
elected board of education, that request should be honoured with an informative
response, in a timely fashion.
Over the years, our Board has sent letters to various government ministries. All of
these letters, along with responses by government are listed on our website. While a
number of letters have been sent, our website illustrates how few have actually
received responses.
Some of the ministries that boards of education frequently interact with include the
Premier’s Office, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Finance. Of recent concern,
three times our Board sent letters to the Ministry of Finance and copied the Premier
and Minister of Education, (dated October 27, 2014, February 11th, 2015 and March
10th, 2015) requesting an update on the 2014 Select Standing Committee on Finance
and Government Services’ recommendations. Receiving no answer, our Board sent
a fourth letter on January 12th, 2016.
Our Board would like to ensure that in future, boards will not have to spend time recrafting and resending letters requesting the same important information time over
time with the hope that they may receive a response.
REFERENCES:

Board of Education of School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay) Advocacy
Letters
http://www.sd5.bc.ca/Board/advocacy/Pages/default.aspx
30.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO CORRESPONDENCE
Co-governance memorandum of agreement
https://dsweb.bcsta.org/docushare/dsweb/Get/Document-79190/2014BCSTA_MoE-CoGovernance_Relationship_Memorandum_of_Agreement.pdf
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
Relates to Foundational Statement 2.1FS – Co-Governance.
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31. EDUCATION ASSISTANTS REGULATION BODY
SUBMITTED BY: SD 44 (North Vancouver)
BE IT RESOLVED:
That BCSTA advocate for the establishment of a provincial regulatory body for
Education Assistants that would oversee the appropriate standard of qualification,
designation, and requirements for ongoing professional development
RATIONALE:
Education Assistants (EAs) play an essential role in supporting students and
classroom teachers. Presently, there is no regulatory body overseeing these
paraprofessionals.
In the 2012-2014 round of collective bargaining, a Provincial Framework Agreement
was established between BCPSEA and the CUPE BC K-12 Presidents' Council and
subsequently at the local level between the North Vancouver School District and CUPE
Local 389.
Section 4.b of this Agreement states the following:
The Parties agree the Committee will engage with the Ministry of Education
around the implementation of a system of recognized credentials and
qualifications to regulate the employment of Education Assistants.
Employees are role models and need to exhibit the highest qualities of character,
including honesty, integrity, trustworthiness and compassion. Employees must act in
accordance with the privileged position of authority, trust and influence they hold
with students. This motion supports and enhances professional codes of ethics
applicable to employees.
The School District supports the establishment of a provincial regulatory body that
would oversee the appropriate standard of qualification, designation, and
requirements for ongoing professional development. This would promote a higher
standard of professional accountability, qualification and support to students in
meeting their educational goals.
Additionally, a record of misconduct and the disciplinary outcomes would be
maintained with the regulatory body. Presently, if an EA has been disciplined,
terminated, or resigns, as a result of an investigation of serious misconduct, there is
no public record unless criminal charges are laid. This opens up the possibility that
the person may seek employment in another school district, a day care, a preschool
or working privately for a family putting vulnerable children and future employers at
risk.
By establishing a provincial regulatory body, in addition to maintaining the
professional standards, it will provide additional oversight and review of misconduct.
This may include an additional investigation of the member by the regulatory body
that may result in further discipline, loss of their designation, and/or public disclosure.
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31.
EDUCATION ASSISTANTS REGULATION BODY
REFERENCE:

Provincial Framework Agreement (“Framework”) between BC Public School
Employers' Association ("BCPSEA") and The K-12 Presidents' Council and
Support Staff Unions ("the Unions")
http://www.bcpsea.bc.ca/documents/SupportStaffCollectiveAgreementsDocs/00-20142019%20Support%20SIGNED%20Package.pdf
This is an action motion and does not change or contradict any existing
Foundational or Policy Statement.
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THOMPSON OKANAGAN BRANCH
Branch Annual General Meeting, Saturday, April 16, 2016
Hyatt Regency Vancouver – 655 Burrard Street
Breakfast @ 7:30 a.m. Annual General Meeting 8:30 a.m.
AGENDA
1. Recognition of Traditional Aboriginal Territory
2. Welcome and Introductions
3. Approval of the Agenda
THAT the Agenda for the April 16, 2016 Annual General Meeting of the Thompson
Okanagan Branch of BCSTA be approved as distributed.
4. Minutes of the April 17, 2015 Meeting
THAT the Minutes of the April 17, 2015 Thompson Okanagan Branch of BCSTA be
adopted as circulated.
5. President`s Annual Report
6. Financial Report
6.1
Draft 2016/17 Proposed Budget
THAT the 2016/17 budget be approved as presented.
6.2
March 31, 2016 Branch Financial Report
THAT: The March 31, 2016 Branch Financial Report be received as presented.
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7. Election of Officers
The Chair will be turned over to the Nomination Committee: Linda Van Alphen, Joan
Cowden and Nancy Rempel
7.1
President – Michel Saab, SD 83
7.2
Vice President – Ginny Manning, SD 67
7.3
Education Chair – Bruce Johnson, SD 67
7.4
2 Members at Large – Lee-Ann Tiede, SD 23; Julie Planiden SD 67
7.5
Past President will be filled by Carmen Ranta
Nominations will also be accepted from the floor.
8. Appointment of Branch Secretary Treasurer
The Branch Secretary Treasurer shall be selected by the Branch Executive to act in an
advisory and resource role to the Branch – may be of the same Board of which the
President is a member
9. Appointment of Auditor
THAT Liza Curran be appointed as Auditor for the 2015/16 year.
10. ADJOURN
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THOMPSON OKANAGAN BRANCH
Branch Annual General Meeting, Friday, April 17, 2015
Hyatt Regency - Vancouver
MINUTES
1. Call to Order
President Carmen Ranta called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
2. Recognition of Traditional Aboriginal Territory
3. Welcome and Introductions
4. Approval of the Agenda
MOTION:
Trustees Kathleen Karpuk/Linda VanAlphen
THAT the Agenda for the April 17, 2015 Annual General Meeting of the Thompson
Okanagan Branch of BCSTA be approved as distributed.
CARRIED
5. Minutes of the April 25, 2014 Meeting
MOTION:
Trustees Julia Fraser/Mitzi Fortin
THAT the Minutes of the April 25, 2014 Thompson Okanagan Branch of BCSTA be
adopted as circulated.
CARRIED
6. President`s Annual Report
President, Carmen Ranta reported on the Thompson Okanagan Branch activities for the
year.
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MOTION:
Trustees Bruce Johnson/Julia Fraser
THAT the President’s Annual Report be received as presented.
CARRIED
7. Financial Report
7.1
MOTION:
Draft 2015/16 Proposed Budget
Trustees Nancy Rempel/Julia Fraser
THAT the 2015/16 budget be approved as presented with Option 4.
Option 4: Increase dues by $1,000 and increase meeting chargeback from $60 to
$70 per person. This option would increase each branch meeting by $1,000 for a
total meeting budget of $6,000.
CARRIED
6.2
MOTION:
March 31, 2015 Branch Financial Report
Trustees Nancy Rempel/ Joan Cowden
THAT the March 31, 2015 Branch Financial Report be received as presented.
CARRIED
8. Election of Officers
The Chair was turned over to the Nominations Committee: Moyra Baxter, Gordon
Comeau and Mitzi Fortin
8.1
President
Carmen Ranta, SD74, accepted the nomination of the Nominations Committee for
the position of President. The Nominations Committee called for a second and
third time for nominations, There being no further nominations, the Nominations
Committee declared Carmen Ranta elected by acclamation.
Vice President
Ginny Manning, SD67, accepted the nomination of the Nominations Committee
for the position of Vice President. The Nominations Committee called for a
second and third time for nominations. There being no further nominations, the
Nominations Committee declared Ginny Manning elected by acclamation.
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8.2
Education Chair
Lisa DeBoer, SD22 and Bruce Johnson, SD67 accepted the nomination of the
Nominations Committee for the position of Education Chair. The Nominations
Committee called for a second and third time for nominations. There being no
further nominations, the Nominations Committee declared Bruce Johnson elected
by ballot.
8.3
3 Members at Large (2 if a new President is elected)
Robert Lee, SD22, Julia Fraser, SD23 and Lisa DeBoer SD22, accepted the
nomination of the Nominations Committee for the position of Members at Large.
The Nominations Committee called for a second and third time for nominations,
Michel Saab, SD83 accepted the nomination for the position of Member at Large.
The Nominations Committee declared Julia Fraser, Lisa deBoer and Michel Saab
elected by ballot.
MOTION:
Trustees Mitzi Fortin/Linda VanAlphen
THAT the ballots be destroyed.
CARRIED
9. Appointment of Branch Secretary Treasurer
The Branch Secretary Treasurer shall be selected by the Branch Executive to act in an
advisory and resource role to the Branch – may be of the same Board of which the
President is a member
MOTION:
Trustees Marieze Tarr/Moyra Baxter
THAT Lynda Minnabarriet be appointed as Secretary Treasurer for the 2015/16
year.
CARRIED
10. Appointment of Auditor
MOTION:
Trustees Moyra Baxter/Kathleen Karpuk
THAT Liza Curran be appointed as Auditor for the 2014/15 year.
CARRIED
Trustee Cacchioni declared a non-pecuniary conflict of interest and abstained from
voting.
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11. ADJOURN
MOTION: Trustees Joe Small/Moyra Baxter
THAT the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 a.m.
_____________________________
President
________________________________
Secretary Treasurer
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Thompson Okanagan Branch President’s Report 2016
Accomplishments and Activities of the branch:
-Branch meetings hosted by individual boards (winter and fall) including local tours and
professional development
-Establishment and continuation of structures and processes including a functioning executive
and staff supports for agenda development and communications
-Strategic Planning, adoption of Mission/Vision/Values, and Strategic Goals
FALL AND WINTER BRANCH MEETINGS
The Thompson Okanagan Branch members enjoyed the fall branch meeting in Osoyoos hosted
by the Board of Education from SD53 Okanagan/Similkameen. Trustees toured a new school
facility in Oliver, Southern Okanagan Secondary School, a newly rebuilt school and community
theater. Provided were presentations by Judy Halbert and Linda Kaiser, Superintendent Bev
Johnson, a traditional Indigenous welcome by Chief Clarence Louie as well as many
opportunities for networking and information sharing.
The winter branch meeting in late February was hosted by the SD 83 North Okanagan Shuswap
Board of Education in Salmon Arm. Trustees toured district trades programs and learned about
the partnership at Twin Anchors, a manufacturing facility. Tour participants were welcomed by
provincial trade leaders and district staff and students and staff from Twin Anchors. Other
highlights included student dance and music performances, an Indigenous drumming ceremony,
and a panel discussion on current topics with board chairs from member boards.
STRUCTURES AND PROCESSES
The Thompson Okanagan Branch Executive has worked hard to ensure that there are
appropriate levels of staff support and careful plans for events and meetings. In the transition
to a new executive, including the establishment of an annual work plan will provide clarity in
continuing to support branch structure and processes, such as regular executive meetings and
assistance and support to boards hosting branch meetings incorporating the strategic goals.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Nearing completion, the Thompson Okanagan Branch has engaged in a thorough strategic
planning process that has seen the adoption of Mission/Vision/Values statements and Strategic
Goal themes. The upcoming branch meetings in April and September 2016 will support the
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branch to adopt specific goals. Following this work, the process will conclude with a
communications plan and monitoring plan through 2017.
The objectives of the branch are to promote effective trusteeship, discuss matters of mutual
interest and concern in education, and to cooperate with the Association in furthering its
objectives. To clarify and focus the work of the branch, members developed the following
Mission, Vision and Values statements.
Mission Statement:
The purpose of the Thompson Okanagan Branch of BCSTA is to provide improved advocacy for
our students by discussing concerns and challenges, sharing best practices, and providing
education and capacity building opportunities to member trustees.
Vision Statement:
To provide inspirational professional development opportunities for our trustees with the goal of
sharing innovative practices while attending to strategic planning that improves student
achievement.
Values Statement:
The Thompson Okanagan Branch believes that strong branches strengthen the BCSTA and is
therefore committed to the following core values:





Increasing advocacy and awareness of how to best support the learning of all our
students
Networking and exchanging relevant information with districts within the branch
Providing a united strong voice in communicating with other districts, branches, BCSTA,
Ministry of Education and the provincial government
Ensuring our unique concerns and challenges are understood by the provincial forum
Understanding regional demographic, economic and cultural diversity of the branch.
Thank you to the many trustees and staff who support the work of the Thompson Okanagan
Branch. Thank you especially to staff from SD74, Secretary Treasurer Lynda Minnabarriet and
Executive Assistant Lois Miller, who have worked hard behind the scenes to support our work.
Thanks also to those trustees who serve on the BCSTA Board of Directors from the Thompson
Okanagan Branch and the BCSTA board and staff who are a continual support to the branch. As
I personally move into the new role of past president, please know it has been a special blessing
and joy to work to support the kind hearted, effective, and caring group of trustees who make
up the Thompson Okanagan Branch.
Carmen Ranta
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British Columbia School Trustee Association
Proposed Budget
July 1, 2016 ‐ June 30, 2017
(With Comparative Budget for 2015/16
2015/16
2016/17
Assessment
Fall Branch Meeting
Winter Branch Meeting
Interest
9,000
3,500
3,500
30
9,000
3,500
3,500
30
Total Revenues
$ 16,030
$ 16,030
Branch Operating Expenses
CSBA Conference
Executive Expenses
Fall Branch Meeting
Winter Branch Meeting
Total Branch Operating Expenses
3,000
260
6,000
6,000
$ 15,260
3,000
260
6,000
6,000
$ 15,260
Branch Support Services
Auditor Expenses
Miscellaneous
Total Branch Operating Expenses
300
470
$ 770
300
470
$ 770
Total Expenditures
$ 16,030
$ 16,030
Revenue (loss) for year
$ ‐
$ ‐
Revenues:
Expenditures:
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British Columbia School Trustee Association
Thompson Okanagan Branch
Bank Balance
For the Year Ending June 30, 2016
Balance as of June 30, 2015
Deposits
Interest Income
Branch Fees 2015/16
Fall Meeting Dues
Winter Meeting Dues
$ 2,914
$ ‐
9,000
2,865
‐
$ 14,779
Cheques
CSBA Congress ‐ July 2016
Fall Branch Meeting
Fall Winter Meeting
Auditor's Fees
Miscellaneous $ 2,935
5,219
‐
300
60
$ 8,514
Balance as of March 31, 2015
$ 6,265
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British Columbia School Trustee Association
Thompson Okanagan Branch
Statement of Revenue and Expenditures
For the Year Ending June 30, 2016
Actual Year Ending
March 31, 2016
Budgeted Year Ending
June 30, 2016
Actual Year Ending
June 30, 2015
Revenues:
Assessment, 2015/16
Fall Branch Meeting
Winter Branch Meeting
Interest
9,000
2,865
9,000
3,500
3,500
30
8,000
2,475
3,450
87
Total Revenues
$ 11,865
$ 16,030
$ 14,012.00
$ 2,935
$ 8,154
3,000
260
6,000
6,000
$ 15,260
$ 3,176
‐
6,028
4,121
$ 13,325
Branch Support Services
Auditor Expenses
Office Expenses
Total Branch Operating Expenses
300
60
$ 360
300
470
$ 770
300
12
$ 312
Total Expenditures
$ 8,514
$ 16,030
$ 13,637
Revenue (loss) for year
$ 3,351
$ ‐
$ 375
Expenditures:
Branch Operating Expenses
CSBA Conference
Executive Expenses
Fall Branch Meeting
Winter Branch Meeting
Total Branch Operating Expenses
5,219
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THOMPSON OKANAGAN BRANCH
BUSINESS MEETING
Hyatt Regency Vancouver – 655 Burrard Street
Saturday, April 16, 2016 to follow Annual General Meeting
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Recognition of the Traditional Indigenous Territory
3. Welcome and Introductions
4. Approval of the Agenda
THAT the Agenda for the April 16, 2016 Business Meeting of the Thompson Okanagan
Branch of BCSTA be approved as presented.
5. Approval of the Minutes
THAT the minutes of the February 27, 2016 Thompson Okanagan Branch of BCSTA
Business meeting be adopted as presented.
6. Business
6.1
Reports
6.1 President’s Report, Carmen Ranta
6.2 BCSTA Liaison’s Report, Ken Clarkson
6.2
Strategic Planning - Update
6.3
Branch Meeting – Follow up
6.3.1
At the February 27, 2016 Branch Business meeting trustees recommended,
THAT the Thompson Okanagan Branch Executive send a letter to the
Ministry of Finance and Education, cc MLAs expressing its concern with
the impact that the 7 year freeze is having on senior staff morale and
retention and also request that the senior staff compensation be fully
funded by the ministry. Attached is the draft letter for discussion.
6.3.2
At the February 27, 2016 Branch Business meeting trustees recommended,
THAT a request for a senior leadership position be implemented in the
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Ministry of Education Aboriginal Education department. Attached is the
draft letter for discussion.
6.4
District Updates
An opportunity for Boards to share new events or new information.
6.5
Fall Branch Meeting – Update
School District No. 74 will provide an update regarding the fall branch meeting.
6.6
Meeting Schedule
SD No. 74
SD No.58
SD No.19
SD No.23
6.7
Gold Trail
Nicola Similkameen
Revelstoke
Central Okanagan
Question and Answer period
7. ADJOURNMENT
September 30 & October 1, 2016
February 2017
October 2017
February 2018
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THOMPSON OKANAGAN BRANCH
BUSINESS MEETING
Prestige Harbourfront Resort – Salmon Arm
Saturday, February 27, 2016
MINUTES
1. Call to Order
President, Carmen Ranta called the meeting to order at 11 a.m.
2. Recognition of the Traditional Indigenous Territory
3. Welcome and Introductions
4. Approval of the Agenda
MOTION:
Trustees Nancy Rempel, SD 74 /Rob Zandee SD53
THAT the Agenda for the February 27, 2016 Business Meeting of the Thompson
Okanagan Branch of BCSTA be approved as presented.
CARRIED
5. Approval of the Minutes
MOTION:
Trustees Lisa DeBoer, SD22, Jim MacArthur, SD74
THAT the minutes of the November 28, 2015 Thompson Okanagan Branch of BCSTA
Business meeting be adopted as presented.
CARRIED
6. Business
6.1
Financial Statements
The Branch reviewed the financial statements dated January 31, 2016.
MOTION:
Trustees Dave Ranier, SD58, Jim MacArthur, SD74
THAT the January 31, 2016 Thompson Okanagan Branch Financial Statements be
received as presented.
CARRIED
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6.2
Reports
a. The President reported on recent activities of the branch including the strategic
planning process. The President confirmed she would not be running for the
president position in 2016/17. An annual work plan will be developed and shared
with the next branch president.
b. Branch Executive Report – The President reported on activities of the branch
executive.
c. BCSTA Report – Gordon Swan, BCSTA Vice President, reported on recent activities
of the BCSTA Board of Directors and upcoming events. Vice President Swan
highlighted the recent ministry announcement regarding Evergreen certificates and
the Syrian refugee issue.
d. Aboriginal Education Committee – The Chair of the Aboriginal Education
Committee reported on the committee meeting with five districts represented. The
Chair reviewed the AG report on Aboriginal Education and the Truth and
Reconciliation Commission. He also reported on the recent BCSTA Aboriginal
Education Committee meeting which included participation from FNESC and
Ministry of Education Aboriginal Education department. The Chair advised that the
committee will be looking for four new members for the 2016/17 school year.
MOTION: Trustees Larry Casper, SD74, Myrna Coates, SD53
THAT a request for a senior leadership position be implemented in the Ministry of
Education Aboriginal Education department.
CARRIED
e. Board Chairs Discussion – A representative of the Board Chairs reported on the
committee meeting. The main topics were the Syrian refugee issue and school
closure processes.
f. Education Committee – A representative of the Education Committee reported on the
committee meeting. Topics included innovation grants, trades, literacy innovation
spirals of inquiry, board authorized courses and success of school closure/ school
amalgamation process. Common district challenges included declining enrolment,
funding, replacement of CEOs and transportation.
g. Resolution Committee – there are two branch motions going forward to AGM 2016.
Reminder to consider what motions could be submitted to 2017 AGM.
6.3
September Branch meeting Follow-up
Trustees discussed the draft letter to the BCSTA Board of Directors regarding the
Branch’s opposition to regionalization/amalgamation of boards and support of the
autonomy of local elected Boards of Education.
MOTION: Trustees Bobbi Johnson, SD83, Joe Small, SD73
THAT the letter, as distributed, be sent to the BCSTA.
CARRIED
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6.4
Excluded Staff Compensation
Trustees discussed excluded staff compensation.
MOTION: Trustees Denise Harper, SD73, Myrna Coates, SD53
THAT the Thompson Okanagan Branch Executive send a letter to the Ministry of
Finance and Education, cc MLAs expressing its concern with the impact that the
7 year freeze is having on senior staff morale and retention.
MOTION: Trustees Kelly Smith, SD22 /Rob Zandee, SD53
THAT the motion be amended to include the term fully funded.
CARRIED
The amended motion, THAT the Thompson Okanagan Branch Executive send a
letter to the Ministry of Finance and Education, cc MLAs expressing its concern
with the impact that the 7 year freeze is having on senior staff morale and
retention and also request that the senior staff compensation be fully funded by
the ministry, was then voted on and CARRIED
6.5
Nomination Committee – April Elections
In accordance with the Thompson Okanagan Branch Constitution and Bylaws a
nominating committee of three persons who are not members of the Branch Executive,
shall be appointed by the Branch Executive. The Nominations Committee members are
Linda Van Alphen, Joan Cowden and Nancy Rempel. The following elections for the
Branch will take place during the April BCSTA Annual General Meeting in Vancouver:
President
Vice President
Education Chair
Two Members at Large
Past President will be filled by Carmen Ranta, who is stepping aside as President
6.6
Meeting Schedule
SD No. 74
SD No.58
SD No.19
SD No.23
Gold Trail
Nicola Similkameen
Revelstoke
Central Okanagan
Sept 30/Oct 1, 2016
February 2017
October 2017
February 2018
6.7
Board Reports
The individual districts provided highlights on what is happening in their district.
6.8
Question and Answer period
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7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 12:14 pm
MOTION: Trustee Bobbi Johnson, SD83
THAT the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
_______________________________
President
_________________________________
Secretary Treasurer
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THOMPSON OKANAGAN BRANCH
BCSTA MEETING – February 27, 2016
Attendees
SCHOOL DISTRICT
NAME
19
19
22
22
22
22
22
22
23
23
23
23
53
53
53
53
53
53/74
53
53
58
58
58
67
73
73
73
74
74
74
74
74
83
83
83
83
83
83
83
Bill MacFarlane
Jeff Nicholson
Lisa deBoer
Robert Lee
Sterling Olson, Secretary Treasurer
Joe Rogers, Superintendent
Kelly Smith
Doris Squair
Moyra Baxter
Deb Butler
Rolli Cacchioni
Lee-Ann Tiede
Rachel Allenbrand
Myrna Coates
Sam Hancheroff
June Harrington
Debbie Marten
Lynda Minnabarriet, Secretary Treasurer
Marieze Tarr
Rob Zandee
Dave Rainer
Gordon Swan, BCSTA
Leah Ward
Barbara Sheppard
Joan Cowden
Denise Harper
Joseph Small
Larry Casper
Jim MacArthur
Carmen Ranta
Nancy Rempel
Mavourneen Varcoe-Ryan
Nicole Bittante
Glenn Borthistle, Superintendent
Barry Chafe
Bobbi Johnson
Larissa Lutjen
Michael Saab
Jenn Wilchuk
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THOMPSON OKANAGAN BRANCH
March 16, 2016
Honourable Michael De Jong, Q.C.
PO Box 9048 STN PROV GOVT
Victoria, BC V8W 9E2
Dear Minister DeJong,
BCSTA School Trustees Association Thompson Okanagan Branch met recently and
expressed its concern regarding Exempt Staff Compensation and recommended:
THAT the Thompson Okanagan Branch Executive send a letter to the Ministry of Finance
and Education, cc MLAs expressing its concern with the impact that the 7 year freeze is
having on senior staff morale and retention and also request that the senior staff
compensation be fully funded by the ministry.
Trustees recognize the government’s fiscal challenges in the provincial public sector but
also acknowledge the disparity of compensation in leadership positions and the impact it
has on senior staff. Though all school district staff do not work directly with children, rest
assured all staff work for the benefit and education of children. The Thompson
Okanagan Branch requests that you reconsider your position, end the seven year freeze
immediately, fund the required compensation, and appreciate the leadership role of all
excluded staff in the public education system.
Sincerely,
CARMEN RANTA
President, Thompson Okanagan Branch
cc Honourable Mike Bernier, Minister of Education
MLAs
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THOMPSON OKANAGAN BRANCH
March 16, 2016
The Honourable Mr. Mike Bernier
Minister of Education
Room 310, Parliament Buildings
Victoria, BC V8V 1X4
Dear Minister,
The BCSTA Thompson Okanagan Branch met recently and recommended:
THAT a request for a senior leadership position be implemented in the Ministry of
Education Aboriginal Education department.
A Superintendent role in the Ministry of Education Aboriginal Education department
would provide additional knowledge, expertise and a voice that ensures Indigenous
curriculum design, delivery and integration is in alignment with ministry prescribed
learning outcomes. We believe that this is an important consideration that will positively
impact education in British Columbia.
Sincerely,
CARMEN RANTA
President, Thompson Okanagan Branch
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PARKWAY ELEMENTARY
The students enjoyed hot lunch from
Booster Juice! Thank you so much
Kelly Alva and her team for all of their
time and hard work.
Thank you to the Paper and Juice
recycling teams for continuing to do
a wonderful job with all of the school
recycling! The students love the
trophies!!
What is Success?
MARCH
SUCCESS 2016
Breakfast Club is going really well
and we have a larger group of
students than ever before. Thank
you to Shelene and Tiffany!
Ms. Navrot’s class had the most
wonderful First Nations presentation
today. Jayden Paul’s, Auntie Innona
came in and sang and talked about
Jayden’s regalea. The class really
enjoyed the presentation and songs!
Mrs. Levant had a great choir session
on Tuesday at the Music Festival. The
students sounded great and came in
third place. It was a wonderful
performance! Congratulations!
“One of the most important keys to Success is
having the discipline to do what you know you
should do, even when you dont feel like doing it.”
– Unknown
Thank you to the grade 5 Brown Bag
Lunch team that puts the lunches
together each morning and then
delivers them to classes.
Mr. Lapointe’s class went on two
wonderful field trips and they
learned all about building shelters in
the outdoors!
Ar ork photo’
pphotoss pprovided by:
McN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade 8
Success Stories ffor the
Board of Education Meeting
April 11, 2016
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SUCCESS
COLUMBIA ELEMENTARY
Wheelchair Experience
Wheelchair Experience for the Students
Before the break, all Columbia students were given the experience of
being in a wheelchair. Art Kelz, from BC Wheelchair Sports, spent the
day at the school bringing 25 wheelchairs with him! Although most
children found the experience challenging, they also expressed that
using the wheelchairs was ‘fun’; but Art was quick to point out, when
the students stepped away from their chairs, that it is not so fun when
you aren’t able to just stand up and walk away from the chair. It was a
great learning experience for all.
SUCCESS
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Arr ork pphoto’s pprovided by:
McN MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Grade 8
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School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha)
Recognition of Student Artwork
McNICOLL PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL
A study on: Oil pastel on paper.
School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) extends recognition and
appreciation to the following students/groups of
McNicoll Park Middle School for the artwork they submitted to
be displayed in the boardroom for the month of April 11, 2016.
Art piece study: Oil pastel Study.
Description: A headshot of a girl with long
flowing hair in coral, red and pink tones. A
hummingbird in green, teal, blue, black and
yellow tones.
Work in pastels glued onto black construction
paper.
Grade 8
Lola Highley
A study on: Oil pastel on paper.
Art piece study: Oil pastel study.
Description: A headshot of a fox with many rustbrown colours with white, grays and black.
Work in pastels with lime greens, yellows, reds and
yellows glued onto black construction
paper.
Acacia Austman
Grade 8
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Eric Machtaler
A study on: Ink on paper.
Art piece study: Active/Static Line Study.
Description: A variety of designs in different
shapes and sizes with zig-zags, circles, squares,
swirls, dots and lines.
Work in black ink on white paper glued onto
black construction paper.
Grade 8
Amy Slater
A study on: Ink on paper.
Art piece study: Active/Static Line Study.
Description: A variety of designs in different
shapes and sizes with zig-zags, hearts, circles,
squares, swirls, dots and extremely fine lines.
Work in black ink on white paper glued onto
black construction paper.
Grade 8
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A study on: Ink on paper.
Art piece study: Active/Static Line Study.
Description: A variety of designs in different
shapes and sizes with large roses, a cracked
window, skull with cobwebs and smiling cat.
Work in black ink on white paper glued onto
black construction paper.
Grade 8
Sylvia Ramos
A study on: Ink on paper.
Art piece study: Active/Static Line Study.
Description: A variety of designs in different
shapes and sizes with a dragonfly, large daisy,
music notes, a puzzle, diamonds and the word
gratitude within the designs.
Work in black ink on white paper glued onto
black construction paper.
Grade 8
Lola Highley
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Art piece study: Scratchboard Design Study.
Description: Psychedelic designs within a cut-out
shape of a mermaid. Fine and detailed lines in
various brightcolours of green, teal, yellow, mauve,
pink, peach and lime on black paper.
Work in black ink on black paper glued onto
black construction paper.
Grade 8
Drew O’Sullivan
Art piece study: Scratchboard Design Study.
Description: Psychedelic designs within a cut-out
shape of a serpent-cat. Fine and detailed lines in
various brightcolours of teal, yellow, mauve, pink,
tangerine, orange and lime on black paper.
Work in black ink on black paper glued onto
black construction paper.
Grade 8
Isabelle Bouchard
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Grade 8
Art piece study: Scratchboard Design Study.
Grade 8
Description: Psychedelic designs within a cut-out
shape of a giraffe. Fine and detailed lines in
various brightcolours of green, teal, yellow, mauve,
pink, tangerine-orange and lime-green on black
paper.
Work in black ink on black paper glued onto
black construction paper.
Elsa Siemons
Art piece study: Scratchboard Design Study.
Description: Psychedelic designs within a cut-out
shape of a deer. Fine and detailed lines in
various brightcolours of teal, yellow, mauve, pink,
tangerine, orange and lime on black paper.
Work in black ink on black paper glued onto
black construction paper.
Grade 8
Reesa Douglas