BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2002 AT 7:30 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE
AGENDA
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS BY SCHOOLS AND/OR STUDENTS
Canada-Wide Science Fair Awards
School District No. 67 representatives to the Canada-wide Science Fair in
Saskatoon, Sask., from May 12 to 19, experienced a high degree of success.
Students Julia Lane, Summerland Secondary School (gold medal), Sarah and
Laura Wardlaw, Skaha Lake Middle School (gold medal) and Katherine
Crossley, Summerland Middle School (gold medal) will provide information
regarding their experience at this event. Teachers Shirlene Peters, Raj
Gupta, Ellen Woodd, and Ken Ireson will explain their volunteer roles in Youth
Science Fairs at the regional and national levels.
KVR Middle School Cyzborg Project
Grade 6 students from KVR Middle School, Corinne Bolduc, Rachels Daniels,
Anna Paterson, Devin Piche, Ruby Randhawa and Amy Reinert,
accompanied by their technology teacher Brian Rutherford and Vice Principal
Dave Brunelle, will make a five-minute presentation to the Board on a middle
school “hands on” science unit on chemical and physical change entitled
“Cyzborg”.
Good Will Shakespeare Festival 2002
In 2001, Summerland Secondary School produced a four-day extravaganza,
the Good Will Shakespeare Festival, which involved more than 300 middle
and secondary students from all over the BC Interior. As well as stage
performances, there were ten workshops (on Elizabethan dance and song,
stage combat and creating an ensemble, among others), lectures, and a great
show of music and dance by local performers. The final day was rounded off
with an Elizabethan banquet.
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This year’s festival includes writing intensive workshops in poetry, creative
writing and journalism as well as making documentaries using film and video.
The workshops are led by professional actors and graduate students in
theatre, writing and film.
The festival’s theme is to promote good will through the arts and the arts
through good will. While the festival helps students develop an appreciation
of the arts and offers an opportunity to work with creative and theatre arts
professionals, it also provides a chance for social studies students to bring
Elizabethan history to life through dance and music. Teachers Sandra
Richardson, Linda Beaven, and Mike Robinson, accompanied by students,
will attend the meeting.
Recognition of Student Success
School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) wishes to extend congratulations to
the following students/groups for these outstanding examples of success:
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All Wiltse students participated in the Jump Rope for Heart and raised
$3,862 for further research/programs; in addition, the school will
purchase a camcorder with the bonus credits they have with this
organization.
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Ms. Dunn's class at Wiltse is participating in the City of Penticton's
project, "The Great Wall of Canada"; the large banner highlighting
aspects of Penticton will travel across Canada.
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A "Volunteer Appreciation Tea" was held at Wiltse for the large number
of parents and community members volunteering at the school – 212
invitations were distributed.
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The last Celebration Assembly of the year was held to honor Wiltse
student successes; every child in the school is honored at one of these
assemblies by the end of the year for a unique accomplishment
recognized by his/her teacher.
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Eighty-five grade 4 and 5 students at Wiltse will participate in the Track
and Field Meet on June 5.
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The KVR grade 8 drama classes presented a play called "Yearbook".
Public performances and afternoon performances for students were
held.
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KVR's Grade 8 band trip to Edmonton was a great success. The band
entertained three elementary schools in southeast Edmonton. Mr
Brunelle and his students were great ambassadors for the school
district.
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The KVR grade 6 concert band and grade 7 Jazz band played at
Queen's Park and Carmi Elementary schools. Mr. Addison and his
bands were great.
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The KVR relay teams won every race but one in the relay meet.
Coaches Jacquie Newton, Terry Threadkell, Barb Scatchard and Allen
Beckingham are doing a splendid job with our track team.
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The Skaha Lake Middle School Junior Jazz Band, under the direction
of Ken Ireson, and the Senior Jazz Band, under the direction of Ken
Ireson, both won Gold at the 2002 Music Fest Canada.
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Skaha Lake Middle School students Laura and Sarah Wardlaw
attended the National Science Fair and were gold medal winners.
They are also the proud recipients of the Bell Canada Communications
Award.
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Over 150 grade 6 Skaha Lake Middle School students completed the
DARE Program and graduated at the May Ceremony held in their
honor.
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Twenty-six Skaha Lake Middle School students took part in the "Shark
Showcase of Talent" held in May at the Shark Tank.
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All Skaha Lake Middle School grade 7 classes experienced the
wonders of Forestry through partnership with the Forestry BC Van,
which hosted displays and industry presenters.
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Katherine Crossley, a Summerland Middle School student, won a gold
medal in the Junior "Life Science" category at the Canada Wide
Science Fair in Saskatoon. This represents the best in Canada.
Super achievement!
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The Summerland Middle School Grade 8 Band, under the direction of
Mr. Sabourin, won a bronze award at the Okanagan Valley Jazz
Festival in Kelowna.
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Summerland Secondary received word from the University of Victoria
that SSS received the most entrance scholarships over any other high
school in the Okanagan. SSS received two $2,000, two $4,000, and
two $5,000 renewable scholarships. Scholarship winners will be
announced at grad ceremonies. Well done, SSS!!!
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Julia Lane, Summerland Secondary student, won a Gold medal at the
Canada Wide Science Fair in Saskatoon in the Senior "Environmental
and Life Science" category with "Trapping Plant Toxins". Julia was
awarded the University of Saskatchewan Scholarship for $10,000 that
the College of Agriculture will match if she will take her B.Sc. there.
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The SSS Senior Concert Band, under the direction of Jim Redding,
won Gold at the National Band Championships.
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Over 200 Summerland Secondary School students and staff
participated in this year's Shakespearean Festival.
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The Summerland Secondary School Golf Team, defending BC
champs, has qualified for this year's Provincials in Victoria.
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Melissa Eden, Grade 10 student at Summerland Secondary School,
has been selected by the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association in
Ottawa to join a Youth Forum (a two-day workshop on leadership skills
for deaf and hard of hearing youth) to be held in Ottawa.
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Seventy-seven percent of Kaleden's Grade 4 class has mastered their
Multiplication and Division Mad Minute facts.
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Kaleden had a great showing from two Environmental "Mind Grind
Teams" – Kaleden Frogs and Kaleden Cedars.
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More than forty Kaleden runners took part in Cross Country running.
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Grade 4 students at Kaleden are receiving awesome teaching from
Mrs. April Cutler, OUC Teacher-in-Training.
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Columbia's Grade 4 to 7 Concert was held at the Cleland Theatre on
May 9. The concert was a musical production titled "We Has Jazz".
Students were involved in singing, dancing and acting. Jazz greats
from Fats Waller through to Scott Joplin were introduced, including Ella
Fitzgerald and Ma Rainey. The whole production revolved around the
appearance of Thelonius Monk. This was an up-beat dramatic
presentation that was a big hit with our students, and an enthusiastic
audience at the Cleland Theatre. Columbia's music teacher Joanne
Forsyth, with assistance from the intermediate staff, is to be
congratulated for a great concert.
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Ryan Pigot, Grade 5 student at Trout Creek, was awarded an
honorable mention in the Haiku poetry contest by Japan Airlines.
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Thirty-three Trout Creek Elementary School students participated in
the track club leading up to the district meet.
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Four grade 5 girls presented 'cheers' for the Trout Creek May
assembly Kindergarten class and sang O Canada for the whole school
on the Friday morning announcements.
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Thirty-one Penticton Secondary School students competed in the
Okanagan Region Skills Canada BC Competition held at OUC – KLO
Campus in Kelowna. Region level medal winners are:
• Architectural CAD – first, Tyler Verkerk; second, Steve Cade
• Automotive Service – first, Jonathan Weisgerber; second,
Shawn Rimmer
• Culinary Arts – second, Monique Beauchamp
• Graphic Design – first, Darcy Senger
• Mechanical CAD – second, Ron Holmes
• Fashion Design – second, Hao Che Ma
• Internet Website Design (team event) – second, Steve
Shongrunden/Kyle Peatt
• TV and Video Production (team event) – first, Paula Munro and
Ashley Mahoney; second, Dilia Knobel/Michelle Hofer; third,
Clayton Gladish/Katie Hyde
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Gold medal winners and, in some categories, Silver medal winners in
the Skills Canada BC Competition advanced to the Provincial Skills
Competition. Eleven students from Pen High competed in the BC
Provincial Skills Competition at BC Place in Vancouver. Provincial
level medal winners are:
• Graphic Design – first, Darcy Senger (Darcy Senger was
eligible to compete in the Canadian National Skills Competition
but declined due to a conflict with the Pen High convocation
ceremony.)
• Internet Website Design (team event) – second place went to
Steve Shongrunden/Kyle Peatt.
Recognition of Student Art Work
Congratulations is extended to the following students from McNicoll Park
Junior Secondary School for their artwork currently on display at the school
board office:
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Jon Petersen
Amy Fairholm
Stacey Jensen
Sierra Marchildon
Shawn Overton
Keven Baylon
Bree Berry
Holly Ward
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APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Regular meeting held on May 13, 2002.
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REPORT FROM CLOSED MEETING
The secretary-treasurer to report on the closed regular meeting held on May
13, 2002.
CORRESPONDENCE
Letter from Minister of Education
A letter from Christy Clark, Minister of Education, approving the district’s
request for a variation of the trustee electoral areas in School District No. 67
(Okanagan Skaha). (Attachment)
Letter from Minister of Education
A letter from Christy Clark, Minister of Education, responding to the Board’s
letter to her regarding education funding. A copy of the Board’s letter to the
Minister is attached as well. (Attachment)
Letter from Minister of Education
A letter from Christy Clark, Minister of Education, announcing the 2002-03
capital plan and introducing future changes in the Ministry’s capital planning
framework. (Attachment)
Letter from Tune-agers
A letter from the Tune-agers regarding renaming the Penticton Secondary
School theatre to the “George Gay Auditorium”. (Attachment)
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 41 (Burnaby) to the
Minister of Education requesting that the deadline for elections of school
planning councils be delayed to October 2002. (Attachment)
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin)
regarding reductions necessary to balance the 2002-03 preliminary budget.
(Attachment)
REPORT OF SECRETARY-TREASURER
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Princess Margaret Secondary School Update
The secretary-treasurer to report.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
Enrolment
The superintendent of schools will report on enrolment as of May 31, 2002.
(Attachment)
Field Trips
The superintendent of schools will review the attached listing of field trip
requests. (Attachment)
School Planning Councils
The superintendent of schools to provide information.
Superintendent Transition Meetings
The superintendent of schools to provide information regarding transition
meetings held with the Superintendent Designate Gary Doi.
Early Literacy Intervention Program
Director of Instruction Garth Schafer and Teacher Allison McLaren will report
regarding the early literacy intervention program.
District Literacy Centre
Director of Instruction Garth Schafer and Teacher Allison McLaren will report
regarding the district literacy centre.
REPORT OF COMMITTEES
Policy Committee
In accordance with the school district’s Policy No. 110, Policy No. 311 –
Substance Abuse was approved at the April 8th school board meeting for the
30-day circulation period. As no suggestions for revisions to this policy have
been received, it is recommended that this policy be approved. Trustee
Lindstrom to report. (Attachment)
Education Committee
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Trustee Little will report on the education committee meeting held on June 4,
2002. (Attachment)
Curriculum Development Advisory Committee
Trustee Lindstrom will report regarding the curriculum development advisory
committee meeting held on June 4, 2002.
Finance and Management Committee
Trustee Courtney will report on the finance and management committee
meeting held on June 5, 2002.
Buildings, Grounds, Safety and Transportation Committee
Trustee Jamieson will report on the buildings, grounds, safety and
transportation committee meeting held on June 5, 2002.
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Trustee Liaison Appointments
Chairman Denesiuk to report on trustee liaison appointments for the 2002-03
school year.
Meeting with Minister of Education
Chairman Denesiuk to report regarding the meeting held with the Minister of
Education on May 23, 2002.
INFORMATION ITEMS
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
September 9, 2002
Regular School Board Meeting
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
QUESTION PERIOD
June 7, 2002
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