BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2005, 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
Naramata Elementary School Fine Arts Program
The Fine Arts Program in Naramata Elementary School is alive and well.
A Naramata student, parent, teacher, and the principal will present a short
PowerPoint depicting how a focus in this area has brought our community
and school together through art, drama, music, and dance.
3.2
Summerland and Skaha Lake Middle Schools
Summerland and Skaha Lake Middle schools have teamed up with Interior
Health and the Penticton Recreation Department in a project to encourage
middle school students to adopt healthier lifestyles. Research has
continually proven that lifestyles comprised of poor nutrition, lack of
physical activity and increased stress contribute to the onset of many
chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and diabetes. This project
will consist of two main components: a) pedometer program, and b)
health fair.
The pedometer program will provide a grade set of
pedometers to each school and will be signed out to students to monitor
and increase their physical activity. They will use an on-line program to
enter their daily steps. The health fair will be a day-long event to expose
students to a variety of healthy lifestyle stations what will be held at
Summerland Middle School in June.
RECEIVING OF DELEGATIONS AND GUESTS
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Agenda for Regular School Board Meeting – February 14, 2005
5.0
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
• Regular meeting held on January 10, 2005.
6.0
REPORT FROM CLOSED MEETING
The secretary-treasurer to report on the regular closed meeting held on January
10 and the special closed meeting held on January 31, 2005.
7.0
CORRESPONDENCE
7.1
Letter and Petition from Students
A letter and petition with 320 names requesting that the math curriculum
be reviewed and replaced with a curriculum that takes more into account
the needs of the people who are taking the courses. (Attachment)
7.2
Letter from Okanagan University College
A letter from Okanagan University College advising 29 student teachers
from the college are presently or will be experiencing their practice
teaching in the school district during the 2004-05 school year, thanks to
the many sponsor teachers. (Attachment)
7.3
Letter from Terry Fox Foundation
A letter from the Terry Fox Foundation acknowledging the efforts of
schools in School District No. 67 for raising $5,561.50 for cancer research
through Terry Fox School Runs in 2004. (Attachment)
7.4
Letter from CUPE B.C.
A letter from Barry O’Neill, President, CUPE BC Division, regarding
comments made at a conference in Toronto by the head of the
government corporation that oversees privatization of public services in
British Columbia. Additional information is available in the trustee reading
file. (Attachment)
7.5
Letter from B.C. Federation of Labour
A letter from Jim Sinclair, President, B.C. Federation of Labour, and Jinny
Sims, President, BC Teachers’ Federation, urging the board to take a
position of strong opposition to the Wright Report. (Attachment)
7.6
Letter from McNicoll Park Middle School Parent Advisory Council
A letter from McNicoll Park Middle School Parent Advisory Council
regarding the drop off/pick up location for students catching the 8:30 bus
at McNicoll Park school. (Attachment)
7.7
Letter from Citizen
A letter from Linda Mercer regarding the Early French Immersion program
asking the board to think long and hard about the consequences before
making Early French Immersion a reality in this district. (Attachment)
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7.8
Letter from Minister of Education
A letter from the Minister of Education expressing concern about the
recent disclosures involving the failure of some school boards to report to
the British Columbia College of Teachers the disciplining of teachers and
others holding certificates of qualification. (Attachment)
7.9
Copy of Letter from Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by the Minister of Education to meeting
participants to discuss the processes (outlined in the School Act) for
reporting discipline matters regarding College members to the College and
requesting that school board chairs undertake an immediate review of the
reporting practices in their districts so that the public may be assured that
the current legislation is being fully implemented. (Attachment)
7.10
Copy of Letter to Premier
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 54 (Bulkley Valley) to
the Premier regarding comments made in the December 16, 2004 BC
Progress Report. (Attachment)
7.11
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 39 (Vancouver) to the
Minister of Education regarding the 2005-06 funding for public education.
(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 expressing concerns about the Ministry’s new grade
10 provincial exams to be imposed this year. (Attachment)
7.13
Copy of Letter to School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan)
A copy of a letter forwarded by British Columbia School Trustees
Association to School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) regarding
resolutions recently passed by the BC School Sports Association.
(Attachment)
7.14
Copy of Letter to Member of Parliament
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 34 (Abbotsford) to MP
Randy White regarding Bill C-17 regarding the decriminalization of
marijuana. (Attachment)
7.15
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by Penticton Secondary School Parent
Advisory Council to the Minister of Education supporting his decision to
eliminate the sale of “junk food” in elementary and middle schools and
asking that the ban not be extended to secondary schools. (Attachment)
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REPORT OF COMMITTEES
8.1
Education Committee
Trustee Manning will report on the education committee visitation to
Skaha Lake Middle School on January 11, 2005 and the education
committee meeting held on February 8, 2005:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
8.2
8.3
Early Intervention Program
Aboriginal Progress Report
Aboriginal Education Advisory
Wireless Laptops in Schools
2005 Summer Leadership Conference
Finance and Management Committee
Trustee Little will report on the finance and management committee
meeting held on February 14, 2005:
a.
2004-05 Amended Budget
Committee of the Whole
Chairman Denesiuk to report regarding the committee of the whole
meetings held on January 31 and February 14, 2005:
a.
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Board Self Review
REPORT OF SECRETARY-TREASURER
9.1
Penticton Secondary School Planning Committee
The secretary-treasurer to report regarding the Penticton Secondary
School Planning Committee.
9.2
Financial Report
The secretary-treasurer will review the financial report to January 31, 2005
provided in the agenda package. (Attachment)
9.3
2005-06 Funding Announcement
The secretary-treasurer will review the Ministry
announcement of 2005-06 funding. (Attachment)
9.4
of
Education’s
2005-06 Budget Development
The secretary-treasurer will report regarding the development of the 200506 operating budget.
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
10.1
10.2
10.3
Student Achievement
a.
District Workgroups
• Literacy (workgroup meeting – Monday, February 21, 4:00 p.m. at
Princess Margaret Secondary)
• Numeracy
• Social Responsibility
b.
Partners’ Group Meeting
• Wednesday, February 23, Penticton Lakeside Resort, 4:00 to
8:00 p.m.
• Purpose – To review the progress of and recommendations for
the three district goals
Communication and Access
a.
Field Trips
The superintendent of schools will review the attached listing of field
trip requests. (Attachment)
b.
Arts & Science in Harmony 2005
Schools in SD67 will be presenting Arts & Science in Harmony at the
Penticton Trade & Convention Centre on March 7, 8, and 9. There
will be an exhibition of student art works, 1800 musicians
representing 39 elementary, middle and secondary school bands
from throughout BC and Washington, and the jointly sponsored
(Kiwanis Club of Penticton and SD67) science fair. (Attachment)
Other Items
a.
Enrolment
The superintendent of schools will report on enrolment as of January
31, 2005. (Attachment)
b.
French Immersion
The superintendent of schools will report on the applications received
for the Late French Immersion (Penticton zone and Summerland
zone) and Early Immersion program registration. Based on that
information, the superintendent will put forward recommendations for
Board consideration.
c.
Policy No. 305 – Choice and Flexibility
The 30-day circulation period to stakeholders was approved at the
January 10th board meeting for Policy No. 305 – Choice and
Flexibility. To date, no suggestions have been received to modify
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Appendixes A or B and the appendixes are therefore recommended
for adoption. (Attachment)
d.
School Calendar
A school board motion is required by May 31, 2005 to approve the
2005-06 school calendar for the district. Notice of the intention to
pass the standard school calendar or a local school calendar at the
May 9th school board meeting is required to be sent to parent and
employee groups by April 11th. A copy of the proposed standard
calendar is attached. (Attachment)
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REPORT OF REPRESENTATIVES
12.0
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13.0
INFORMATION ITEMS
14.0
13.1
BCSTA Provincial Council Meeting
Trustee Little to report regarding the BCSTA Provincial Council meeting
held on February 11 and 12, 2005 in Vancouver.
13.2
BCSTA Okanagan Branch Meeting
The BCSTA Okanagan Branch meeting will be held on February 18 and
19, 2005 in Salmon Arm.
13.3
BCSTA Annual General Meeting
The BCSTA Annual General Meeting and Canadian School Board
Association Congress will be held March 31 to April 3, 2005 in Vancouver.
13.4
Date of Next Meeting
• March 14, 2005, 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 as shown on
the attached listing. (Attachment)
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Recognition of Student Artwork
Congratulations are extended to the following students from Carmi
Elementary School for their artwork currently on display at the school
board office:
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Cassie Kelley – Grade 1
Gabby Tunold – Grade 1
Rachael Green – Grade 2
Delaney Anderson – Grade 3
Lindsey Marsden – Grade 3
Ashaya Egilson – Grade 5
Dean Grimm – Grade 5
Zoe Hartwick – Grade 5
Kyler Probyn – Grade 5
15.0
ADJOURNMENT
16.0
QUESTION PERIOD
February 11, 2005
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