BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 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
3.1
Roots of Empathy
Deb Donoghue (helping teacher), Jody Scotchburn (parent), and Pam
McCluskey (facilitator) will provide an update on the Roots of Empathy
pilot project at McNicoll Park Middle School. Roots of Empathy focuses
on raising levels of empathy which results in more respectful and caring
relationships and reduces levels of bullying and aggression.
3.2
Penticton Secondary Provincial Debate Team
Teacher Sharon Lindstrom, seven Penticton Secondary students, two
KVR Middle School students and their coach, Michelle Sine, will discuss
the results and experience of competing at the provincial public speaking
event held on March 5th in Vancouver.
3.3
Instructional Strategies Project and Concept Attainment (Math)
Katie Hicks, Acting Principal, Skaha Lake Middle School, will introduce the
topic of the current and future work of the Instructional Strategies Project.
Teachers Ken Ireson and Kevin Lodermeier will present the Concept
Attainment instructional strategy applied to mathematics. The middle
school math teachers have been developing ‘data sets’ to support
teachers interested in using this instructional strategy. The data sets
(along with other instructional strategies) are posted on the district website
at www.sd67.bc.ca.
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On April 13th, teachers will be sharing the concept attainment strategy
along with other instructional strategies with the middle school teachers at
a dinner workshop session (4:00 to 8:00 p.m.). This will be an opportunity
for demo lessons, sharing of projects and sharing of instructional
strategies as posted on the district website.
4.0
RECEIVING OF DELEGATIONS AND GUESTS
5.0
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
• Regular meeting held on February 14, 2005.
6.0
REPORT FROM CLOSED MEETING
The secretary-treasurer to report on the closed meetings held on February 14
and March 2, 2005.
7.0
CORRESPONDENCE
7.1
Letter from Parent
A letter from Tracy St. Claire expressing disappointment that the Board
voted against instituting an Early French Immersion program for 2005-06
and urging the Board to consider running one French kindergarten class
and one regular kindergarten class at Queen’s Park for next year.
(Attachment)
7.2
Letter from Minister of Education
A letter from the Minister of Education announcing that the government
will invest $1.5 billion to seismically upgrade BC schools over the next 15
years. (Attachment)
7.3
Copy of Letter to Metro Branch Chair
A copy of a letter forwarded by the British Columbia School Trustees
Association to the Metro Branch Chair regarding the development process
and BCSTA’s election communications material. (Attachment)
7.4
Copy of Letter to School District No. 39 (Vancouver)
A copy of a letter forwarded by the Minister of Education to School District
No. 39 (Vancouver) regarding the Grade 10 Graduation Program
examinations. (Attachment)
7.5
Copy of Letter to Minister of Skills Development and Labour
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 39 (Vancouver) to the
Minister of Skills Development and Labour expressing disappointment with
the Wright Commission Report. (Attachment)
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7.6
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 regarding the recent funding announcement.
(Attachment)
7.7
Copy of Letter to Prime Minister of Canada
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) to
the Prime Minister of Canada regarding Bill C-17 and the decriminalization
of marijuana. (Attachment)
7.8
Copy of Letter to B.C. School Sports Association
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 34 (Abbotsford) to B.C.
School Sports Association regarding the eligibility of students enrolled in
sports schools. (Attachment)
REPORT OF COMMITTEES
8.1
Committee of the Whole
Chairman Denesiuk will report regarding the committee of the whole
meetings held on February 22 and March 10, 2005:
a.
8.2
8.3
Board Self Review
Finance and Management Committee
Trustee Little will report on the finance and management committee
meeting held on March 9, 2005:
a.
b.
c.
Board Correspondence
BCPSEA EHB Premium Holiday
Preparation for March 16th Budget Meeting
Buildings, Grounds, Safety and Transportation Committee
Trustee Jamieson will report on the buildings, grounds, safety and
transportation committee meeting held on March 2, 2005:
a.
b.
c.
d.
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Board Meeting Correspondence
Bussing at McNicoll Park Middle School
Transportation Funding
PSS Planning
REPORT OF SECRETARY-TREASURER
9.1
Penticton Secondary School Planning Committee
The secretary-treasurer to report regarding the Penticton Secondary
School planning committee.
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9.2
10.0
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2005-06 Budget Development
The secretary-treasurer will report regarding the development of the 200506 operating budget.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
10.1
10.2
Student Achievement
a.
District Workgroups (Literacy, Numeracy and Social Responsibility)
• Literacy: Smart Reading Pro-d – February 18; 250 people in
attendance
• Numeracy:
• Social Responsibility
b.
Partners’ Group Meeting
A meeting was held on Wednesday, February 23, at the Penticton
Lakeside Resort, 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., to review the progress of and
recommendations for the three district goals. Participants responded
enthusiastically to the progress achieved to date and expressed
interest in the emerging needs for the goal areas for the ‘Next Three
Years’.
c.
Wireless Laptop Project
The first meeting was held on February 28th with pilot teachers,
administrators and consultants in attendance. The next meeting
(March 14) is to review and discuss some of the technical aspects of
the project. A ministry meeting is scheduled for March 17 in order to
discuss the ministry’s and district’s expectations of the pilot projects.
Communication and Access
a.
10.3
Field Trips
The superintendent of schools will review the attached listing of field
trip requests. (Attachment)
Other Items
a.
Enrolment
The superintendent of schools will report on enrolment as of
February 28, 2005. (Attachment)
b.
Ministry Audit of the Home Learners’ Program
On February 14 to 16, 2005, a Ministry of Education team audited
SD67’s distributed learning program (Home Learners’ Program). As
a result of the audit, the district and principal, Sharon Sola, were
commended for being in full compliance with the Ministry’s policy.
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The Home Learners’ Program provides options for families who
prefer to have their students educated in the home or who require
timetabling flexibility. It offers students and parents the resources,
support and instructional assistance needed to plan and deliver a
home program reflective of their own individual needs, values and
philosophies.
c.
Arts & Science in Harmony 2005
A successful Arts & Science in Harmony 2005 was held on March 7,
8, and 9 at the Penticton Trade & Centre. The superintendent will
provide additional information.
11.0
REPORT OF REPRESENTATIVES
12.0
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12.1
13.0
14.0
BCSTA Annual General Meeting
The extraordinary motions for the 2005 annual general meeting are
attached. (Attachment)
INFORMATION ITEMS
13.1
BCSTA Okanagan Branch Meeting
Trustees are reminded to bring their reports of their attendance at the
BCSTA Okanagan Branch meeting held on February 18 and 19, 2005 in
Salmon Arm for inclusion in the trustee reading file. (Attachment)
13.2
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.
13.3
Date of Next Meeting
• March 16, 2005, 7:00 p.m. public budget meeting, Queen’s Park
• April 11, 2005, Regular Meeting, School Board Office
• April 25, 2005, 7:00 p.m., special board 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 Princess
Margaret Secondary School for their artwork currently on display at the
school board office:
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George Allen, Grade 12
Zoe Cowell, Grade 12
Courtney Ek, Grade 11
Suzanne Fulbrook, Grade 11
Will Lawlor, Grade 11
Jamie Olson, Grade 12
Jamie Olson, Grade 12
Elyse Sarell, Grade 12
Orrey Voelk, Grade 12
15.0
ADJOURNMENT
16.0
QUESTION PERIOD
Dry Point Print
Scratch Art
Scratch Art, “Hand Studies”
Ball Point Pen, “Bone Studies”
Dry Point Print
Scratch Art, “Hendrix & Page”
Scratch Art, “Hand Studies”
Scratch Art, “Hendrix & Page”
Scratch Art, “Hand Studies”
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