BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 10, 2004, 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
Summerland Secondary School
A group of students from Summerland Secondary School and one student
from Summerland Middle School recently returned from a two-week trip to
Costa Rica. On the trip, the 22 students, accompanied by three teachers,
participated in communal work, experienced a different culture and
explored the area. Participating students and their teacher, Sandra
Richardson, will provide highlights of their adventure.
3.2
Princess Margaret Secondary School
A three-member team from Princess Margaret Secondary recently took
top prize in a video contest about youth access to tobacco. The winning
clip was titled “Gotcha”. Teacher Patrick Whiteley and students will
present the video.
3.3
Penticton Secondary School
Penticton Secondary students were recently crowned provincial
champions in a mock trial competition. The lawyers on the team included
Wes Hopkins, Mike Howell, Daniel Ming and Mike Beckett and witnesses
included Amanda Conkin, Alison Brent, and Anna Robinson (spare).
Teacher sponsors were Sharon Lindstrom and Trevor Robinson. The
team will bring the trophy and do a short presentation at the meeting.
3.4
Middle School Conference (April 30 – May 1, 2004)
School District 67 recently hosted the Middle School Conference for
British Columbia. Chairs Tom Schimmer, Lloyd Lindsay and Katie Hicks
will report on the success and highlights of this popular conference.
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4.0
RECEIVING OF DELEGATIONS AND GUESTS
5.0
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
• Special school board meeting held on April 19, 2004
6.0
REPORT FROM CLOSED MEETING
The secretary-treasurer to report on the closed meeting held on April 5, 2004.
7.0
CORRESPONDENCE
7.1
Letter from Parent
A letter from parent, Karen Salter, requesting that the current enrichment
program offered to students in our district remain. (Attachment)
7.2
Letter from Okanagan Skaha Teachers’ Union
A letter from the Okanagan Skaha Teachers’ Union requesting that when
balancing the 2004-05 budget, the Board choose options which do not
directly affect students and avoid the options related to teacher staffing
and special education planning. (Attachment)
7.3
Letter from Citizen
A letter from a citizen, Jeanette Beaven, urging the Board to protect the
Shatford and Ellis buildings when picking a new design for Pen High.
(Attachment)
7.4
Letter from Citizen
A letter from a citizen, D.B.J. Snyder, urging all trustees to preserve the
Shatford and Ellis buildings. (Attachment)
7.5
Letter from Okanagan Historical Society
A letter from the Penticton Branch of the Okanagan Historical Society
urging the district to keep the Shatford and Ellis buildings just as they are.
(Attachment)
7.6
Letter from Citizen
A letter from Virginia Magee, a citizen who attended the April 28 public
meeting regarding Penticton Secondary School reconstruction, urging the
board to incorporate the Shatford and Ellis buildings into the new plans for
Penticton Secondary School. (Attachment)
7.7
Letter from BCRTA Historical Committee
A letter from D.B.J. Snyder, Chairman, BCRTA Historical Project,
providing information on their plans to publish a book on celebrating “One
Hundred Years of Schooling” in our community and requesting the district
purchase 50 copies of the publication. (Attachment)
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7.8
Letter from Stockwell Day, M.P., Okanagan–Coquihalla
A letter from Stockwell Day, M.P., acknowledging receipt of the Board’s
letter to the Prime Minister requesting exemption of school districts from
the Goods and Services Tax and advising he will continue to make this
request on behalf of the school district. A copy of the letter to the Prime
Minister is attached. (Attachment)
7.9
Letter from British Columbia Teachers’ Federation
A letter from the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation enclosing the
BCTF response to the Draft Standardized Provincial Report Card
Templates. The brief is available in the trustee reading file. (Attachment)
7.10
Letter from British Columbia Teachers’ Federation
A letter from the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation enclosing the
BCTF response to the Draft Physical Activity Policy Brief. The brief is
available in the trustee reading file. (Attachment)
7.11
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 34 (Abbotsford) to the
Minister of Education requesting that consideration be given to the
expansion of a funded “full day” kindergarten program for all students
deemed “at-risk”. (Attachment)
7.12
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 39 (Vancouver) to the
Minister of Education urging the province to make a conscientious fiscal
choice and recognize the urgent and immediate needs of rebuilding
educational services, and fund public education to meet the minimum
requirements of students. The attachments referred to in the letter are
available in the trustee reading file. (Attachment)
7.13
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 61 (Greater Victoria) to
the Minister of Education regarding the 2004-05 budget. (Attachment)
7.14
Copy of Letter to Federal Minister of Finance
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan)
to the federal government requesting consideration for exemption of
school districts from the Goods and Services Tax. (Attachment).
7.15
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by Langley School District regarding the
2004-05 funding shortage. (Attachment)
7.16
Copy of Letter to Prime Minister
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 71 (Comox Valley) to
the Prime Minister of Canada regarding attendance at an elected officials’
round table and educational issues discussed during the meeting.
(Attachment)
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7.17
Copy of Letter to Federal Minister of Finance
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) to the
federal Minister of Finance requesting GST exemption for school districts.
(Attachment)
7.18
Copy of Letter to Federal Minister of Finance
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 40 (New Westminster)
to the federal Minister of Finance supporting the position of the Canadian
School Boards Association in their declaration that it is unfair to single out
cities and municipalities for GST relief without considering the needs of
school boards. (Attachment)
7.19
Copy of Letter to Minister for Children and Family Development
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan)
to the Minister for Children and Family Development requesting that the
Minister give further consideration to the issue of funding for the
CommunityLink program. (Attachment)
7.20
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) to
the Minister of Education reiterating their board’s awareness that existing
funding for education is inadequate. (Attachment)
REPORT OF COMMITTEES
8.1
Education Committee
Trustee Shunter will report on the education committee visitation to
Parkway Elementary School on April 20, 2004 and the education
committee meeting held on May 4, 2004:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
8.2
Presentation on FSA Exams
Drug Free Zones
Elementary Reading Assessment
Drug Abuse Prevention Video
2004 Youth Smoking Survey
Community Mapping Project
Celebrating Student Achievement
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Chairman Denesiuk will report on the committee of the whole meeting held
on April 26, 2004:
a.
b.
2004-05 Preliminary Budget
Penticton Secondary School Reconstruction
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Finance and Management Committee
Trustee Little will report on the budget review meeting held with school
planning councils and parent advisory councils on April 7, 2004, a public
budget meeting held on April 14, 2004, and the finance and management
committee meeting held on May 5, 2004:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
2004-05 Budget
Budget Responses/Budget Development Process
Request for Funding
School Calendar
Bar Code Text Books
May 3rd Work Stoppage/Day of Protest
A school board resolution is required to adopt the 2004-05 annual budget
bylaw. (Attachment)
8.4
Curriculum Development Advisory Committee
Trustee Little will report regarding the curriculum development advisory
committee meeting held on April 20, 2004:
a.
b.
c.
9.0
Selection of Chairperson
Board Authority/Authorized Courses
Learning Resources
REPORT OF SECRETARY-TREASURER
9.1
Penticton Secondary School Reconstruction Committee
The secretary-treasurer to report regarding the Penticton Secondary
School reconstruction committee meeting held on April 6, 2004 and the
public meeting held on April 28, 2004. Meetings were also held with
students, parents and staff on April 26 and 27.
9.2
Financial Report
The secretary-treasurer will review the financial report to March 31, 2004
provided in the agenda package. (Attachment)
9.3
McNicoll Park Middle School Opening
The secretary-treasurer will report regarding plans for an official opening
of McNicoll Park Middle School on May 27, 2004.
9.4
Community Foundation of the South Okanagan
The district has been advised that an application for funding for
Summerland Secondary School’s “Baby Think It Over Program” received
$2,500 towards the implementation of the program at the school.
Additionally, the district received funding in the amount of $2,500 towards
the Queen’s Park Elementary School “Sports Court Project”. The
secretary-treasurer to report.
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
10.1
Student Achievement
a. District Workgroups (Literacy, Numeracy and Social Responsibility)
b. Meetings with Elementary, Middle and Secondary Administrators
c. Meeting with each School Administrator
10.2
Communication and Access
a. Field Trips
The superintendent of schools will review the attached listing of field
trip requests. (Attachment)
10.3
Other Items
a. Enrolment
The superintendent of schools will report on enrolment as of April 30,
2004. (Attachment)
b. Kindergarten Registration
Parents are reminded that children who are born in 1999 are eligible to
enter kindergarten in September 2004 and are encouraged to register
their children at their neighbourhood school as soon as possible.
c. Nkwala Transition Committee
The assistant superintendent will provide an update on the Nkwala
Transition Committee.
d. Secondary School Student Charges
Policy No. 203 requires that student fees be reviewed and reported to
the Board on an annual basis. The assistant superintendent will
provide a recommendation for charges for the 2004-05 school year at
the meeting.
11.0
REPORT OF REPRESENTATIVES
12.0
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12.1
Trustee School Liaison Appointments
Chairman Denesiuk to discuss trustee school liaison appointments for the
2004-05 school year.
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INFORMATION ITEMS
13.1
BCSTA Okanagan Branch Meeting
Trustees will provide information from the BCSTA Okanagan Branch
Meeting held on April 24, 2004.
13.2
BCSTA Annual General Meeting
Trustees will provide information from their attendance at the BCSTA
Annual General Meeting held in Victoria, April 22 to 25, 2004.
13.3
Date of Next Meeting
• June, 14, 2004, 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 as shown on the attached listing for outstanding
examples of success. (Attachment)
14.3
Recognition of Student Artwork
The following students from Naramata Elementary School are extended
congratulations for their artwork currently on display at the school board
office:
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Riley Christie – Kindergarten
Sarah Kirschmann – Grade 1
Gabby McDougall-Guillen – Grade 1
Tyler Bell – Grade 2
Maxine Chapman – Grade 3
Madison Galloway – Grade 3
Robert Simmerling – Grade 3
Kiah Wheeler – Grade 3
Braedon Scholte – Grade 4
Cam Stel – Grade 5
15.0
ADJOURNMENT
16.0
QUESTION PERIOD
May 7, 2004
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