BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 14, 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
4.0
3.1
Canada-Wide Science Fair Awards
School District No. 67 students participated in the Canada-Wide Science
Fair held May 17 to 21, 2004 in St. John’s, Newfoundland. The students
stayed in Memorial University dorms; enjoyed a week of science fair and
cultural activities including: three days of judging, tours to Bull Cove Puffin
Reserve, Cape Spear, Signal Hill and the Atlantic Oceanographic
Research Facility; formal banquets; a ‘Kitchen Party’; and a Regatta with
young scientists from across Canada. School district participants were
Amy Guan, Travis Schultz, Ryan Idzes, Shana Girard, Evelyn Crossley
and Katherine Crossley. These grades 7 to 11 students were regional
science fair winners, which entitled them to participate at the CanadaWide 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
including next year’s golden opportunities for students in Vancouver.
3.2
Summerland Secondary School Video Production
A student produced video highlighting the year’s events at Summerland
Secondary School will be shown.
RECEIVING OF DELEGATIONS AND GUESTS
4.1
Community Recognition
The Board of School Trustees is pleased to recognize and thank several
service organizations and businesses for their contributions to the school
district. The following representatives will attend the meeting:
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Mr. Jim Bain and Ms. Lisette Shewfelt, representing the Brain Injury
Society, for supplying 45 individually fitted helmets to students at
Queen’s Park Elementary School
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Kiwanis Club of Penticton, for finances and volunteers for the Arts
and Science in Harmony; volunteer readers and financial
assistance at Parkway Elementary School; and $500 towards the
purchase of books for the early intervention literacy program at
Queen’s Park and Carmi Elementary schools
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Mr. John Tamblyn, Summerland Kiwanis Club, for the Read to Me
Program at Summerland Middle and Giant’s Head Elementary
schools and the Breakfast Program through Volunteers at Giant’s
Head Elementary School
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Ms. Grace Lank, President, Penticton Okanagan Rotary Club, for
their support of the One to One Reading program at Columbia,
Naramata, Nkwala, and Carmi Elementary schools
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Ms. Alma Wilson, Most Excellent Chief, and Ms. Eileen Kennedy,
Pythian Sisters, for their club’s donation of $5,000 for the purchase
of four soundfield systems
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Quest Society for Hearing Enhancement, for the purchase of three
soundfield systems at Trout Creek Elementary School
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Mr. Murray Mandzak, Store Manager, Wal Mart, for “adopting”
Queen’s Park Elementary School and providing bikes for raffles,
garden supplies and tools, a digital camera, and supporting monthly
themes
5.0
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
• Regular meeting held on May 10, 2004
6.0
REPORT FROM CLOSED MEETING
The secretary-treasurer to report on the closed meeting held on May 10, 2004.
7.0
CORRESPONDENCE
7.1
Letter from Office of Prime Minister
A letter from the Office of the Prime Minister acknowledging receipt of the
Board’s correspondence requesting consideration to exempt school
districts from the Goods and Services Tax. (Attachment)
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7.2
Letter from Office of Minister of Finance
A letter from the Office of the Minister of Finance acknowledging receipt of
the Board’s correspondence and advising the request will be brought to
the Minister’s attention as soon as possible. (Attachment)
7.3
Letter from Citizen
A letter from a citizen, Marilyn Richards, expressing concern regarding the
pending demolition of the Penticton High auditorium. (Attachment)
7.4
Letter from Citizens
A letter from citizens, Gaye and Bob Elder, regarding the Penticton
Secondary School auditorium. (Attachment)
7.5
Letter from Okanagan Historical Society
A letter from the Okanagan Historical Society urging the Board to preserve
the Shatford-Ellis buildings as they are. (Attachment)
7.6
Copy of Letter to City of Penticton
A copy of a letter forwarded by Okanagan Historical Society and Friends
of the Penticton Museum to Mayor and Council, City of Penticton, urging
the council to work with the citizens to find a solution to preserve the
Shatford-Ellis buildings, as well as the Eckhardt Avenue Concert Hall.
(Attachment)
7.7
Copy of Letter to Minister of Skills Development and Labour
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) to the
Minister of Skills Development and Labour expressing opposition to the
new child labour regulations governing employment of children aged 12 to
14. (Attachment)
7.8
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 70 (Alberni) urging the
Minister of Education to seek increased resources to fund the immediate
needs of students. (Attachment)
7.9
Copy of Letter to Minister of Finance
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 68 (NanaimoLadysmith) to the federal Minister of Finance requesting that the federal
government enact changes to the current GST laws to exempt all school
districts in Canada from taxes on school district goods and services.
(Attachment)
7.10
Copy of Letter to Minister of Finance
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 74 (Gold Trail) to the
federal Minister of Finance urging the federal government to enact
changes to GST laws to exempt school districts from taxes on school
district goods and services. (Attachment)
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Copy of Letter to Minister of Finance
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 35 (Langley) to the
federal Minister of Finance requesting the current GST laws be changed
to provide full relief for all public school districts in Canada from GST taxes
on school goods and services. (Attachment)
7.12
Copy of Letter to School District No. 48 (Howe Sound)
A copy of a letter forwarded by British Columbia School Trustees
Association to a trustee in School District No. 48 (Howe Sound) regarding
concern expressed that government may be actively considering
regionalization or other changes to local school board governance.
(Attachment)
REPORT OF COMMITTEES
8.1
Committee of the Whole
Chairman Denesiuk will provide information on the committee of the whole
meeting held on May 17, 2004:
a.
8.2
Buildings, Grounds, Safety and Transportation Committee
Trustee Jamieson will report on the buildings, grounds, safety and
transportation committee meeting held on June 2, 2004:
a.
b.
8.3
September Planning
Busing
Education Committee
Trustee Shunter will report on the education committee meeting held on
June 8, 2004:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
8.4
Penticton Secondary School Reconstruction
Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement
CommunityLink
Summer Professional Development
School Progress Report
Admin Summer Session
Student Surveys
Finance and Management Committee
Trustee Little will report on the finance and management committee
meeting held on June 9, 2004:
a.
b.
c.
d.
2004-05 Budget
SDS Software
Rental Review
Middle School Fees
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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 May 26, 2004.
9.2
McNicoll Park Middle School Opening
The secretary-treasurer to report regarding an official opening of McNicoll
Park Middle School held on May 27, 2004.
9.3
Financial Report
The secretary-treasurer will review the financial report to May 31, 2004
provided in the agenda package. (Attachment)
9.4
Annual Capital Plan
The district has received details of the third year of the Ministry of
Education’s 2004 to 2006 Capital Plan. The annual capital grant for
School District 67 will amount to $1,349,239 and a proposed budget is
attached. It is recommended:
That the 2004-05 annual capital grant in the amount of $1,349,239
be approved.
9.5
10.0
Board Meeting Dates
The secretary-treasurer will review proposed school board meeting dates
for the 2004-05 school year. (Attachment)
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
10.1
Student Achievement
a. District Workgroups (Literacy, Numeracy and Social Responsibility)
b. Celebration of Student Achievement
On June 1st, students, staff, parents and trustees gathered to
acknowledge the accomplishments of the schools and district to
improve student achievement. The program opened with some fanfare
as West Bench Elementary School students presented a musical
rendition of “The Life of Elvis”. (Attachment)
10.2
Communication and Access
a. Field Trips
The superintendent of schools will review the attached listing of field
trip requests. (Attachment)
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b. Wall of Fame Alumni Winners
The Wall of Fame Alumni for Penticton Secondary were honoured at
the graduation ceremonies on May 28th and featured in follow-up
pictures in the Penticton Herald newspaper.
10.3
Other Items
a. Enrolment
The superintendent of schools will report on enrolment as of May 31,
2004. (Attachment)
b. School Calendar
Draft 4 of the 2004-05 Local School Calendar was circulated pursuant
to legislation and will be considered for approval at the school board
meeting. (Attachment)
c. International Hockey Academy
The Okanagan Hockey School in partnership with SD67 and Penticton
Secondary School will be expanding their program to include two
international teams.
11.0
REPORT OF REPRESENTATIVES
12.0
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12.1
13.0
INFORMATION ITEMS
13.1
14.0
Trustee School Liaison Appointments
Chairman Denesiuk will present trustee/school liaison appointments for
September 2004 to November 2005.
Date of Next Meeting
• June 28, 2004, Special 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 as shown on
the attached listing. (Attachment)
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Recognition of Student Artwork
The following students from Trout Creek Elementary School are extended
congratulations for their artwork currently on display at the school board
office:
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Mikayla Hughes – Grade 3 – “Apples”
Susan Watkins – Grade 3 – “Harvest”
Vinnie Gill – Grade 5 – “City”
Brayden Haidenger – Grade 5 – “Crane”
Cam Critchlow – Grade 3 – “Sunbite”
Kelsea O’Gorman – Grade 2 – “Children Playing Outside”
Jordan Stathers – Grade 2 – “At Night in the Yukon”
Allison Vanrijn – Grade 1 – “Cinderella”
Reuben Scott – Grade 1 – “The Rat” from Three Cool Kids
Ellen Rutherford – Grade 4 – “Parrot Mask”
Shanaya Swabey – Grade 3 – “Elephant Mask”
15.0
ADJOURNMENT
16.0
QUESTION PERIOD
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