BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
HELD ON MONDAY, MAY 10, 2004, AT 7:30 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE
MINUTES
IN ATTENDANCE
C. Denesiuk, Chair
D. E. Jamieson, Vice Chair
K. Lindstrom, Trustee
L. Little, Trustee
G. Manning, Trustee
D. Shunter, Trustee
L. Van Alphen, Trustee
G. Doi, Superintendent of Schools
F. Regehr, Secretary-Treasurer
D. Stigant, Assistant Superintendent
G. Schafer, Director of Instruction
J. Hickling, Director of Maintenance
D. Burgoyne, District Principal
D. Adey, Executive Secretary
1.0
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Denesiuk welcomed district staff, guests and representatives of the media.
2.0
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION:
Little/Van Alphen that the agenda and addendum be approved.
CARRIED
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. Students Lindsay Richardson,
Rachelle Reimer, Ben Martin, and Zoe Klingler and their teachers, Sandra Richardson
and Trevor Knolton, provided highlights of their trip, the projects undertaken, and their
experiences at home stays.
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”.
Students Joe Pierre, Travis Nowselski, Cameron Palmer, and JT Sankey, accompanied
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by their teacher Patrick Whiteley, presented their video which received first place in the
Health Canada PSA Awards. Two other videos received honourable mention.
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 and Alison Brent with
Anna Robinson acting as a spare. The team provided an overview of the competition
and displayed the trophy and gold medals received during the school’s first ever mock
trail competition. Teacher sponsors Sharon Lindstrom and Trevor Robinson reported on
the success of the 26 students involved in the debating club at the school.
3.4
Middle School Conference
School District 67 hosted the Middle School Conference for British Columbia on April 30
and May 1, 2004. Chairs Tom Schimmer, Lloyd Lindsay and Katie Hicks reported on a
very successful conference attended by 630 teachers. An overview of the conference
speakers, workshops, social activities, and student involvement was provided for trustee
information.
Following a number of questions, trustees expressed appreciation for the presentations
and extended congratulations to the students on their success.
4.0
RECEIVING OF DELEGATIONS AND GUESTS
5.0
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
MOTION:
Manning/Van Alphen that the minutes of the special school board meeting held on
April 19, 2004 be approved.
CARRIED
6.0
REPORT FROM CLOSED MEETING
The secretary-treasurer reported on the closed meeting held on April 5, 2004:
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received correspondence related to personnel;
received reports from the committee of the whole and discipline committee;
approved teaching, excluded, and CUPE staff changes;
reviewed information related to a proposed meeting;
received information regarding student suspensions;
received information related to a BCPSEA meeting.
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.
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.
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.
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7.4
Letter from Citizen
A letter from a citizen, D.B.J. Snyder, urging all trustees to preserve the Shatford and
Ellis buildings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
7.21
Letter from Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen
A letter from the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen requesting that local school
districts appoint their respective secretary-treasurer or other designate to the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee.
7.22
Copy of Letter to Prime Minister
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) to the Prime
Minister requesting that consideration be given to exempting school districts from the
Goods and Services Tax along with cities and municipalities.
MOTION:
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Shunter/Lindstrom that the correspondence be received and referred to the
appropriate committees
CARRIED
REPORT OF COMMITTEES
8.1
Education Committee
Trustee Shunter reported the education committee visited Parkway Elementary School
on April 20, 2004, watched teachers and students in action, received a presentation
regarding reading assessment, and enjoyed tours of the school and lunch with the staff.
Additionally, Trustee Shunter provided information on the education committee meeting
held on May 4, 2004:
a.
Presentation on FSA Exams
OSTU President Garry Litke made a presentation to the Board outlining concerns
related to the use of the Foundation Skills Assessment in the province. He stated,
however, that many of the concerns raised were not indicative of the practices in
SD67 schools and the district.
b.
Drug Free Zones
RCMP representatives, Tracy Hardy and Tina Head, presented a proposal for a
partnership with Penticton RCMP, SD67, City of Penticton, and Regional District of
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Okanagan-Similkameen on the Drug Free Zone initiative. The plan would include
all schools in the Penticton detachment area.
MOTION:
Shunter/Little that the school district endorses the Drug Free Zone
initiative and enter into a community partnership to help support the
plan.
CARRIED
c.
Elementary Reading Assessment
Elementary Reading Committee Chair Judy Scott presented information about the
progress of the elementary reading committee. The committee recommended that
all grade 1 to 3 classes be assessed based on the PM benchmarks beginning in
May 2005 and that all grade 4 to 5 classes be assessed using the North Vancouver
Performance Standard in May 2005.
d.
Drug Abuse Prevention Video
The Summerland Substance Abuse Task Force is proposing to develop a 15minute drug prevention video using the technical expertise of the Summerland
Secondary Film and Media Studies students and supervised by teacher, Doug
MacDonald. Permission was being sought to interview students for this video.
MOTION:
e.
2004 Youth Smoking Survey
Statistics Canada and Health Canada will be conducting a youth smoking survey in
the autumn of 2004 in randomly selected classrooms throughout the country. The
survey will provide information on the smoking behavior of students in grades 5 to
9. It will also collect data on the usage of drugs and alcohol by older students
(grades 7-9 only).
MOTION:
f.
Shunter/Jamieson that permission be granted to administer the 2004
Youth Smoking survey.
CARRIED
Community Mapping Project
Community Youth Mapping project is interested in researching and mapping all the
resources and services for youth (ages 12-18) in Summerland. The project
coordinator, Megan Millar, would like to have students from Summerland Middle
School and Summerland Secondary School complete a questionnaire.
MOTION:
g.
Shunter/Little that permission be granted for the Drug Abuse
Prevention Video provided that appropriate procedures for parent
consent and review of content prior to public release are followed.
CARRIED
Shunter/Lindstrom that permission be granted for administering the
Community Mapping Project questionnaire in Summerland Middle
and Summerland Secondary schools.
CARRIED
Celebrating Student Achievement
Plans are underway for a year-end celebration of student achievement on June 1,
2004. School planning councils, working committees, school staffs, district staff
and trustees are invited. More details to follow.
MOTION:
Shunter/Manning that the education report be received.
CARRIED
8.2
Committee of the Whole Meeting
Chairman Denesiuk reported on the committee of the whole meeting held on April 26,
2004:
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a.
2004-05 Preliminary Budget
The committee was provided a summary of options to balance the budget as well
as feedback from budget meetings. The secretary-treasurer discussed issues
regarding Ministry of Education requirements for managing GAAP funding and an
expectation the budget reduction for GAAP funding may not be allowed. The
committee considered and discussed options to balance the budget and three
items proposed for reinstatement/adjustment received support.
b.
Penticton Secondary School Reconstruction
The secretary-treasurer reviewed planning for the public budget meeting and
information for the costing of options A to D. It was noted options A and B currently
exceed options C and D by $1,500,000 and $900,000 respectively. The secretarytreasurer advised that the Ministry is prepared to fund a portion of the costs in
options A or B but the school district would be required to find funding for a portion
of the additional costs as well. The committee indicated general support for the
process identified for the public meeting.
MOTION:
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Lindstrom/Jamieson that the committee of the whole report be
received.
CARRIED
Finance and Management Committee
Trustee Little reviewed a number of public and partner group meetings held during March
and April to receive suggestions for the 2004-05 preliminary budget and commented on
the consultation process with the community, parent advisory councils, school planning
councils, and employee groups. Trustee Little also reported on the finance and
management committee meeting held on May 5, 2004:
a.
2004-05 Budget
The secretary-treasurer reviewed budget summaries which reflected the
adjustments required to balance the 2004-05 preliminary budget. The committee
was advised the Ministry budget forms and a press release will be developed for
the May 10th board meeting.
b.
Budget Responses/Budget Development Process
The committee was provided with a summary of clarifications and responses to
questions received during the 2004-05 budget meetings. Individuals writing to the
district will be responded to following adoption of the budget and a response will be
prepared for the questions sent by CUPE.
c.
Request for Funding
The committee reviewed a letter from Dave Snyder regarding the preparation of a
book describing the history of local schools. The committee expressed their
support for the project.
MOTION:
d.
Little/Shunter that the district commits to purchase 50 books as
described in the letter received April 14, 2004.
CARRIED
School Calendar
Assistant Superintendent Stigant reviewed a draft Local School Calendar for 200405. The calendar provides for three closure days of October 8, November 12, and
December 17, 2004. Following discussion,
MOTION:
Little/Manning that Draft 4 of the 2004-05 Local School Calendar be
circulated pursuant to legislation and referred to the June 14th school
board meeting for approval.
CARRIED
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e.
Bar Code Text Books
The committee was advised that an initial review of the suggestion to bar code our
text books does not appear to offer any net efficiencies. The committee requested
that a letter be sent to Jan Carlson acknowledging her recommendation.
f.
May 3 Work Stoppage/Day of Protest
The assistant superintendent reviewed details of the preparations for the expected
picketing of schools on Monday, May 3, and the withdrawal of that action.
MOTION:
Little/Van Alphen that the report of the finance and management committee
be received.
CARRIED
Trustee Little reviewed a media release which outlined a total shortfall of $704,650 as
well as budget reductions combined with a revenue increase of $60,000 required to
balance the 2004-05 budget. Reductions included administration/support staff travel,
custodial staffing, Nkwala school closure, non-enrolling staffing, three school closure
days, special education planning, supplies and services, teacher staffing in grades 9 to
12, trustee travel, principal/vice principal meeting release time, and extracurricular
student travel. Reinstatements/adjustments include funding for a middle school team
leader, technology teacher, and support for the district goals. Following discussion,
8.4
MOTION:
Little/Jamieson that following first reading of School District No. 67
(Okanagan Skaha) Annual Budget Bylaw for the fiscal year 2004-05 in the
amount of $49,377,664, the Board of School Trustees passes the bylaw.
CARRIED
MOTION:
Little/Jamieson that following second reading of School District No. 67
(Okanagan Skaha) Annual Budget Bylaw for the fiscal year 2004-05 in the
amount of $49,377,664, the Board of School Trustees passes the bylaw.
CARRIED
MOTION:
Little/Jamieson that following third reading of School District No. 67
(Okanagan Skaha) Annual Budget Bylaw for the fiscal year 2004-05 in the
amount of $49,377,664, the Board of School Trustees passes and adopts
the bylaw.
CARRIED
Curriculum Development Advisory Committee
Trustee Little reported regarding the curriculum development advisory committee meeting
held on April 20, 2004:
a.
Selection of Chairperson
It was noted that Director of Instruction Garth Schafer was elected as chairperson.
b.
Board Authority/Authorized Courses
Proposed Board Authority/Authorized courses for secondary students were
reviewed and recommended for approval by the Board.
MOTION:
Little/Lindstrom that the Board of School Trustees approves the
following courses as Board Authority/Authorized courses for
secondary students in School District No. 67:
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Orientation and Mobility 11
Orientation and Mobility 12
Braille Technology 12
Animation 10
Animation 11
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2 credits
2 credits
2 credits
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c.
Animation 12
Hockey Academy 10, 11 and 12
Textiles 10
Fashion Design 11
Fashion Design 12
Hockey Skills 9, 10, 11, and 12
Multi Sport Academy 9/10 or 11/12
Car Care
Foreign Foods
Leadership 10
4 credits
4 credits
2 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
4 credits
2 credits
2 credits
4 credits or 2 credits
CARRIED
Learning Resources
The committee reviewed and recommended learning resources for use in the
school district.
MOTION:
Little/Manning that the Board of School Trustees approves the use of
the following materials in School District No. 67:
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Better Choices materials, developed through the B.C. Cancer
Agency and distributed courtesy of Rotary, for use in the
Personal Planning curriculum as supplementary materials for
grades kindergarten to three;
From A to Z by Bike, a resource for teaching children to ride
bicycles safely and defensively, to wear helmets and to apply
good judgment in potentially dangerous traffic situations, for use
in grade 4 and 5.
CARRIED
Little/Shunter that the report of the curriculum advisory committee be
received.
CARRIED
REPORT OF SECRETARY-TREASURER
9.1
Penticton Secondary School Reconstruction Committee
The secretary-treasurer reported the Penticton Secondary School reconstruction
committee met April 6, 2004 to continue to look at four designs under development, the
budget for these options, and review plans for public meetings held April 26 to 28, 2004.
Mr. Regehr added approximately 100 people attended these meetings and provided
feedback, which is still being summarized. We are hopeful the district will arrive at a
single option before the end of this school year.
9.2
Financial Report
The secretary-treasurer reviewed the financial report to March 31, 2004 provided in the
agenda package, which indicated expenses close to budget for this time of the year. Mr.
Regehr added it appears the district is headed towards a balanced budget.
MOTION:
Van Alphen/Little that the financial report be received.
CARRIED
9.3
McNicoll Park Middle School Opening
For information only, the secretary-treasurer advised that plans are being made for an
official opening of McNicoll Park Middle School on May 27, 2004. The plans include a
small opening ceremony at 5:30 p.m., a parent night, barbeque, and school tour.
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Community Foundation of the South Okanagan
Mr. Regehr reported that 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”.
MOTION:
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Little/Van Alphen that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to the
Community Foundation of the South Okanagan for their support.
CARRIED
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
10.1
Student Achievement
a. District Workgroups (Literacy, Numeracy and Social Responsibility)
Information was provided on a number of activities related to the district’s goals of
literacy, numeracy, and social responsibility. The superintendent added teachers
have done a tremendous amount of work at all levels for literacy. Director of
Instruction Schafer reported that numeracy assessments will be completed in grades
3 and 5 at the same time as Foundation Skills Assessment testing is scheduled and
assessments for grade 8’s will be scheduled in June. Numeracy presentations will
occur during the August 30 and 31 professional development days. Assistant
Superintendent Stigant reported a successful workshop on restitution was held on
April 23 with staff from all secondary schools in attendance.
b. Meetings with Elementary, Middle and Secondary Administrators
A series of meetings with elementary, middle and secondary principals and vice
principals will be held later this week and the third round of meetings with individual
principals to discuss their schools will be held during May.
10.2
Communication and Access
a. Field Trips
The superintendent of schools reviewed a listing of field trip requests, one of which
had been approved by the superintendent pursuant to policy.
MOTION:
Jamieson/Van Alphen that the following field trip requests be approved
for funding as per board policy:
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MOTION:
April 13 to 15, 2004, for five grade 10 to 12 Summerland Secondary
School students to travel to Vancouver to compete in the provincial
Skills Canada Competition; and
May 1, 2004, for seven students from Penticton Secondary School to
participate in the provincial Mock Trial Tournament in Victoria.
CARRIED
Shunter/Little and that following field trip requests be approved in
principle:
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May 13 to 15, 2004, for 22 Princess Margaret Secondary School
students to travel to Seattle, Washington, on a concert band trip; and
May 25 to 31, 2005, for 18 to 20 grade 9 and 10 students from
Princess Margaret Secondary School to compete in the field hockey
tournament “California Cup” in Simi Valley, California.
CARRIED
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Other Items
a. Enrolment
In reviewing the enrolment as of April 30, 2004, the assistant superintendent advised
there are 39 fewer secondary students and an overall decrease of 57 students since
the last reporting period. The total enrolment now numbers 7,458 students and
7,135.57 FTE.
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 provided an overview of the Nkwala transition
committee which is comprised of representatives from all partner groups and
reviewed a listing of dates and activities to help with the transition of Nkwala students
to their new schools. The committee had an opportunity to review and critique the
transition plan.
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 provided a recommendation for
charges for the 2004-05 school year as follows:
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A student activity charge of $30.00 per secondary student and $15.00 per
middle school student per year for the provision of goods and services
beyond the basic instructional program including but not restricted to the
rental of a lock and locker, supply of a student planner, and partial funding for
a range of student activity costs;
A textbook/resources refundable deposit up to $25.00 per secondary student
per year and $18.00 per student per year for middle school students;
Schools are authorized to establish a schedule of user-pay team fees and/or
uniform charges to support extracurricular activities in the school; and
Schools enrolling grade 12, as part of the graduation policy, to establish a
graduation charge to cover costs of graduation events at the school.
MOTION:
Shunter/Van Alphen that the recommendation be referred to the finance
and management committee for further review.
CARRIED
11.0
REPORT OF REPRESENTATIVES
12.0
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12.1
13.0
Trustee School Liaison Appointments
Chairman Denesiuk reported that trustee liaison appointments for the coming year are
normally made at the June meeting and requested that trustees advise her of schools
where they had previously acted as liaisons.
INFORMATION ITEMS
13.1
BCSTA Okanagan Branch Meeting
It was noted the BCSTA Okanagan Branch Meeting was held on April 24, 2004 in
conjunction with the annual general meeting of the BCSTA.
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13.2
BCSTA Annual General Meeting
Trustees provided information on their attendance at the BCSTA Annual General Meeting
held in Victoria, April 22 to 25, 2004. It was announced that Trustee Connie Denesiuk
was election to the position of Vice President of the British Columbia School Trustees
Association. Congratulations were extended to Trustee Denesiuk on her election.
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) extended congratulations for outstanding
examples of success to the students and groups as listed on the recognition sheet
included with the agenda package.
14.3
Recognition of Student Artwork
Students from Naramata Elementary School were recognized 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
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION:
Manning/Van Alphen that the meeting be adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
CARRIED
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QUESTION PERIOD
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Chairperson
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