BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 9, 2005, AT 7:30 P.M.
SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE
AGENDA
1.0
CALL TO ORDER
2.0
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3.0
RECEIVING OF DELEGATIONS AND GUESTS
3.1
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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Mike Townley
This is the third year that he has organized and run
the Naramata Run for the district elementary schools.
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Bill Binfet
Notary Public
Ongoing support of the International Student
Program by donating services as a notary public.
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Rose Meed
Eileen Kennedy
Pythian Sisters
Funding has been used to purchase an educational
software program called “Kurzweil”. Kurzweil is
reading technology for people with learning difficulties
and those who are blind or visually impaired and aids
in bringing those students the power and pleasure of
reading and learning.
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Donna Henningson
Quest Society for Hearing Enhancement
Donated a sound field system.
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Marion Woodward
Manager
TD Canada Trust
Assisted with literacy program – sponsored a grade 1
field trip and donated a story book to each grade one
child at Parkway Elementary.
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Murray Mandzak
Wal Mart Manager
Cathie Peeren
Personnel
Donated various items to support Queen’s Park
Elementary (floor hockey equipment, raffle prizes).
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Carol Stathers
Interior Health
Provided leadership and support for the Step into
Action pedometer project and School Health Fair.
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Bob Pope
Recreation Coordinator
Provided leadership and support for raising funds for
the Step into Action pedometer project.
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Deborah O’Mara
Executive Director
Community Foundation of the South Okanagan
Supported and funded numerous projects in the
district (“Baby, Think It Over”, Queen’s Park Sports
Court, Hot Lunch Program, pedometer project).
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Diana Fraser
Past President
Kinette Club of Penticton
Sponsored 12 “Kids on the Block” performances at
district elementary schools.
PRESENTATIONS BY SCHOOLS AND/OR STUDENTS
4.1
Library Presentation
Holly Colquhoun, Summerland Middle School, will explain how the
Accelerated Readers program works at Summerland Middle School. She
will focus on how the program is managed from the library, delivered to
students, and connected to the work done in classrooms.
Lance Zablotney and some of his students will talk about the Accelerated
Reading (AC) program at Skaha Middle School. They will focus on how
the AC program and the library services in their school have had a positive
impact on the atmosphere in the school surrounding reading.
Brian Salter, a teacher at Summerland Secondary School, will explain how
the Reading Fitness Program works at the school and three grade 10
students will talk about their involvement in the program.
Teacher Sharon Lindstrom, Penticton Secondary School, will have student
Wesley Hopkin do a book talk which will leave you wanting to “read” more.
4.2
Princess Margaret Secondary School
Students from Princess Margaret Secondary School and Principal Bruce
Johnson will provide an update on graduation plans, dry grad activities,
and Advanced Placement courses offered at the school.
4.3
Penticton Secondary School
For the second year in a row, Penticton Secondary won the provincial title
in the Mock Trial Competition held in the Provincial Law Courts in Victoria
on April 16, 2005 beating schools such as Dover Bay, Oak Bay, GlenlyonNorfolk School, West Point Gray Academy, Shawnigan Lake, St. George’s
and St. Michael’s University School. The competition had with some very
distinguished lawyers acting as judges – one of them was the Chief Crown
Counsel for the Air India case. Six of Penticton Secondary’s top debaters
who participated in the competitions and Teacher Sharon Lindstrom will
provide highlights of the competition.
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5.0
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
• Regular meeting held on April 11, 2005
6.0
REPORT FROM CLOSED MEETING
The secretary-treasurer to report on the closed meetings held on April 11, 2005
and 22, 2005.
7.0
CORRESPONDENCE
8.0
7.1
Letter from Minister of Education
A letter from the Minister of Education announcing the three-year capital
plan for 2005-06 to 2007-08. (Attachment)
7.2
Letter from British Columbia School Trustees Association
A letter from Penny Tees, President, BCSTA, encouraging boards to send
letters to their local Members of Parliament requesting support for
educational exemptions be included in the anticipated copyright reform
legislation. (Attachment)
7.3
Letter from Summerland Grad Committee
A letter from Barb Perrin, Summerland Grad Committee, requesting
support for the additional expense for their graduation ceremonies of
2005. (Attachment)
7.4
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) to
commending the Minister on building better partnerships with parents
through government’s recent decision to provide funding for parent
advisory councils. (Attachment)
7.5
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 42 (Maple Ridge – Pitt
Meadows) to the Minister of Education commending the decision to
provide funding for parent advisory councils and requesting that
consideration be given to providing additional funding for district parent
advisory councils (DPAC). (Attachment)
7.6
Copy of Letter to British Columbia School Trustees Association
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 42 (Maple Ridge – Pitt
Meadows) to the BCSTA advising their board will remain with the BCSTA
and relaying some of their issues and concerns which caused concerns
for their board. (Attachment)
REPORT OF COMMITTEES
8.1
Education Committee
Trustee Manning will report on the education committee visitation to
Summerland Middle School held on May 3, 2005.
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8.2
2005-06 Capital Plan
Main Street Revitalization
Building Vandalism Conference
Election Signs on School Property
Penticton Secondary School Planning for September
Princess Margaret Secondary Mustang Statue
REPORT OF SECRETARY-TREASURER
9.1
10.0
Trustee Stipend
LINK Budget
International Student Marketing
Buildings, Grounds, Safety and Transportation Committee
Trustee Jamieson will report on the buildings, grounds, safety and
transportation committee meeting held on May 4, 2005:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
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Finance and Management Committee
Trustee Little will report on the finance and management committee
meeting held on May 4, 2005:
a.
b.
c.
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Penticton Secondary School Reconstruction Committee
The secretary-treasurer to report regarding the Penticton Secondary
School Reconstruction Committee meeting held on April 20, 2005.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
10.1
10.2
Student Achievement
a.
District Workgroups (Literacy, Numeracy and Social Responsibility)
• Literacy workgroup meeting (Monday, May 16, 3:45 p.m., at
Princess Margaret Library)
• Numeracy workgroup meeting (Wednesday, May 11)
b.
Celebration of Student Achievement
• Wednesday, June 1, 3:45 to 6:00 p.m., Penticton Lakeside Resort
• Invitation to school staff, PAC’s, SPC’s
• Student presentations from Naramata Elementary, Penticton
Secondary, and Princess Margaret Secondary
• Presentations on literacy, numeracy, and social responsibility
• Refreshments will be served.
Communication and Access
a.
Field Trips
The superintendent of schools will review the attached listing of field
trip requests. (Attachment)
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Other Items
a.
Enrolment
The superintendent of schools will report on enrolment as of April 30,
2005. (Attachment)
b.
Kindergarten Registration
Parents are reminded that children who are born in 2000 are eligible
to enter kindergarten in September 2005 and are encouraged to
register their children at their neighbourhood school as soon as
possible.
c.
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 2005-06 school year at
the meeting.
d.
BCeSIS (Student Information System)
All schools in the province currently use various types of information
systems to manage student information. Many of these systems are
outdated and require replacement.
The goal of implementing a system such as BCeSIS is to enable
schools to be more effective and efficient in collecting and reporting
information. By creating a common system with consistent standards
for data protection, collection, storage and reporting, BCeSIS should
help school and district staff by providing more accurate educational
information on which to base decisions regarding student
achievement and educational improvement.
SD67 will begin the BCeSIS pilot project with three schools (one
secondary, one middle, and one elementary) in September 2006.
District Principal Dave Burgoyne will coordinate the project training
and support in 2005-06.
e.
Wall of Fame Alumni
A reminder to school trustees to be available to meet with alumni in
advance of the graduation ceremonies. The dates are as follows:
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Penticton Secondary – May 27 – 6:30 p.m. for Meet and Greet
Princess Margaret Secondary – June 29 – 6:30 p.m. for Meet and Greet
Summerland Secondary – June 30 – 10:30 a.m. for Meet and Greet
REPORT OF REPRESENTATIVES
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12.0
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13.0
INFORMATION ITEMS
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13.1
British Columbia School Trustees Association
Chairman Denesiuk will present long service certificates normally
distributed at the BCSTA AGM.
13.2
Date of Next Meeting
• June 13, 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 as shown on the attached listing for outstanding
examples of success. (Attachment)
14.3
Recognition of Student Artwork
The following students from Uplands Elementary School are extended
congratulations for their artwork currently on display at the school board
office:
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Carleigh Dean – Grade 2
Jade Arnold – Grade 3
Linda Warden – Grade 3
Sara Berthelsen – Grade 4
Cassandra Last – Grade 4
Nikita Afonso – Grade 5
15.0
ADJOURNMENT
16.0
QUESTION PERIOD
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