BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2003, AT 7:30 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE
AGENDA
1.0
CALL TO ORDER
2.0
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3.0
PRESENTATIONS BY SCHOOLS AND/OR STUDENTS
3.1
Canada-Wide Science Fair Awards
School District No. 67 students participated in the Canada-Wide Science
Fair held May 11 to 18, 2003 in Calgary, Alberta, at the University of
Calgary. The students stayed in dorms, enjoyed a week of science fair
activities including two days of judging and tours to the Royal Tyrrell
Museum, Calgary Zoo, or Banff, formal banquets and social activities with
young scientists from across Canada. School district participants were
Ryan Idzes, Alysson Pickett, Robert Weckel, and Taryn Foreman. All are
grade 7 students and were regional science fair winners, which entitled
them to participate at the Canada-Wide Science Fair. The students will
provide information regarding their experience at this event. Shirlene
Peters, Regional Chair, and Ken Ireson, Vice Chair, will explain their
volunteer roles in the science fairs.
3.2
National Debating Tournament
Michael Beckett, a student at McNicoll Park Junior Secondary School,
recently participated in the national debating tournament in Saskatoon.
Michael will present his winning speech at the board meeting. He will be
accompanied by his teacher, Ms. Penny Philpotts.
3.3
Poetry Contest Winner
Jeremy Mowat, a grade 9 student at McNicoll Park Junior Secondary
School, recently won two poetry contests. Jeremy will present his poetry
at the meeting.
3.4
Organic Farmer Project
Summerland Secondary School received a $10,000 federal grant to
produce a CD that would help to educate farmers in the use of technology.
Rochelle Eisen (Project Coordinator), Saundra Priester and Doug
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MacDonald will explain and demonstrate the completed CD made by
Summerland Secondary Work Experience students.
4.0
RECEIVING OF DELEGATIONS AND GUESTS
4.1
5.0
Community Recognition
The Board of School Trustees is pleased to recognize and thank several
service organizations and individuals for their contributions to the school
district. The following representatives will attend the meeting:
•
Mr. Archie Reynolds and Ms. Pat Hurd, representing the Kiwanis
Club of Penticton, for contributions to the Arts and Science in
Harmony, the senior reading program, and soundfield systems as
well as the reading enhancement program and Books for Breakfast
program at Carmi and Queen’s Park Elementary schools.
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Mr. Len Breault and Ms. Jan Salmond, representing the Kiwanis
Club of Summerland, for contributions to the School Service
Program, Read to Me Program, and Breakfast Program through
Volunteers at Trout Creek and Giant’s Head Elementary schools.
•
Ms. Grace Lank and Ms. Elaine Cash Rumball, representing the
Penticton Okanagan Rotary Club, for their donations towards the
One to One Reading Program at West Bench, Wiltse, and Uplands
Elementary schools.
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Myrtle Pohlmann, President, and Ethel Broccolo, Secretary, Pythian
Sisters, for their club’s donation of four soundfield systems.
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Regular meeting held on May 12, 2003.
6.0
REPORT FROM CLOSED MEETING
The secretary-treasurer to report on the closed regular meeting held on May 12,
2003.
7.0
CORRESPONDENCE
7.1
Letter from Auditor General of British Columbia
A letter from the Auditor General of British Columbia outlining provisions in
the new Auditor General Act that will affect future appointments of auditors
for government organizations and trust funds. (Attachment)
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7.2
Letter from British Columbia Civil Liberties Association
A letter from the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association enclosing a
policy paper on the use of video surveillance on school grounds. The
policy paper is available in the trustee reading file. (Attachment)
7.3
Letter from the Minister of Education
A letter from the Minister of Education announcing capital spending for the
next three years. (Attachment)
7.4
Thank You Card
A number of thank you cards from retirees are available in the trustee
reading file.
7.5
Copy of Letter to Minister of Skills Development and Labour
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 70 (Alberni) to the
Minister of Skills Development and Labour expressing dismay at
amendments proposed to laws prohibiting child labour in British Columbia.
(Attachment)
7.6
Copy of Letter to Minister of Children and Family Development
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 34 (Abbotsford) to the
Minister of Children and Family Development regarding changes to the
Child Family and Community Services Act with respect to the duty to
report. (Attachment)
7.7
Copy of Letter to the Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) to the
Minister of Education regarding their district’s budget. (Attachment)
7.8
Copy of Letter to the Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 39 (Vancouver) to the
Minister of Education regarding outcomes reached during their district’s
2003-04 budget consultation process. (Attachment)
7.9
Copy of Letter to the Premier
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 39 (Vancouver) to
Premier Campbell regarding the provincial government’s commitment to
seismically upgrade school facilities. (Attachment)
7.10
Copy of Letter to the Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 39 (Vancouver) to the
Minister of Education commending the Ministry for its efforts in improving
the education funding allocation formulas for school districts by
establishing a Technical Review Committee to provide advice and
recommendations to the Ministry for consideration. (Attachment)
7.11
Copy of Letter to School District No. 39 (Vancouver)
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A copy of a letter forwarded by the Vancouver Elementary School
Teachers’ Association to School District No. 39 (Vancouver) clarifying their
position on non participation in school planning councils. (Attachment)
8.0
REPORT OF COMMITTEES
8.1
Education Committee
Trustee Shunter will report on the education committee visitation to
McNicoll Park Junior Secondary School on May 13, 2003 and the
education committee meeting held on June 5, 2003:
a.
School Progress Reports
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b.
c.
d.
8.2
Canadian Cancer Society
Tender for McNicoll Park Middle School
Penticton Secondary School Capital Funding
Options for Summerland Bussing
Policy Committee
Trustee Lindstrom will report on the policy committee meeting held on May
14, 2003:
a.
9.0
Trustee Remuneration – Policy No. 150
Penticton Secondary School – Keeping You Informed
Buildings, Grounds, Safety and Transportation Committee
Trustee Jamieson will report on the buildings, grounds, safety and
transportation committee meeting held on May 28, 2003:
a.
b.
c.
d.
8.4
Recommendation of Approval of School Progress Reports
School District Logo
Feedback on District and School Strategy (Student Achievement)
Finance and Management Committee
Trustee Little will report on the finance and management committee
meeting held on June 4, 2003:
a.
b.
8.3
Summerland Secondary School
Skaha Lake Middle School
Parkway Elementary School
Policy No. 750 – School Closure
REPORT OF SECRETARY-TREASURER
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9.1
McNicoll Park Middle School Planning Committee
The secretary-treasurer to report regarding renovations for McNicoll Park
Middle School.
9.2
Princess Margaret Secondary School
The secretary-treasurer will report regarding the official opening of
Princess Margaret Secondary School on June 3, 2003.
9.3
Financial Report
The secretary-treasurer will review the financial report to June 5, 2003
provided in the agenda package. (Attachment)
9.4
Penticton Secondary School Capital Project
The secretary-treasurer to report on the Ministry of Education’s
announcement of funding for replacement and/or renovations to Penticton
Secondary School.
9.5
Technology
Further to information provided at a past meeting regarding technology,
the school district’s use of innovative software was featured in a media
release by Softricity Inc. (Attachment)
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
10.1
District Goals
a. Literacy
Director of Instruction Walbergs will provide an update on the literacy
workgroup.
b. Numeracy
Director of Instruction Schafer will provide an update on the numeracy
workgroup.
c. Social Responsibility
Assistant Superintendent Stigant will provide an update on the social
responsibility workgroup.
10.2
Enrolment
The superintendent of schools will report on enrolment as of May 31,
2003. (Attachment)
10.3
Field Trips
The superintendent of schools will review the attached listing of field trip
requests. (Attachment)
10.4
Multi Media Project
The superintendent will report on a new project that focuses on
communicating our progress in improving student achievement.
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11.0
REPORT OF REPRESENTATIVES
12.0
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13.0
INFORMATION ITEMS
13.1
14.0
Agenda for Regular School Board Meeting – June 9, 2003
Date of Next Meeting
• September 8, 2003, 7:30 p.m., Regular Meeting, School Board Office
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
14.1
Trustee Comments
14.2
Recognition of Student Success
School District No. 67 (Okanagan Skaha) extends congratulations to the
students and groups for outstanding examples of success noted on the
attached summary. (Attachment)
15.0
ADJOURNMENT
16.0
QUESTION PERIOD
June 6, 2003
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