BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 67 (OKANAGAN SKAHA)
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2006, 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
National Debating Championships
Two students from Penticton Secondary School, Michael Beckett and Wes
Hopkin, were chosen to be part of the team representing BC at the
National Debating Championships held February 2 to 5, 2006 in Montreal.
Teacher Sharon Lindstrom was chosen as a coach/chaperone. They will
provide highlights of their trip at the meeting.
3.2
Penticton Secondary School Drama
Teacher Heather Ayris and her drama cast and crew staged an incredible
performance of the Mumberely Inheritance. Trustees will have an
opportunity to witness a portion of this dramatic presentation at the board
meeting.
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RECEIVING OF DELEGATIONS AND GUESTS
5.0
APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
• Regular meeting held on January 9, 2006
6.0
REPORT FROM CLOSED MEETING
The secretary-treasurer will report on the closed meetings held on January 9 and
25, 2006.
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CORRESPONDENCE
7.1
Letter from Charter for Public Education Network
A letter from the Charter for Public Education Network enclosing
information regarding the Charter and encouraging membership.
(Attachment)
7.2
Letter from Citizen
A letter from Denise MacDonald regarding the Uplands Elementary School
property, requesting that the exclusion application be withdrawn, a land
use policy be created, and an education program regarding the
preservation of agricultural land be developed. (Attachment)
7.3
Copy of Letter to Agricultural Land Commission
A copy of a letter forwarded by residents Jo-Anne and Robert Bettauer to
the Agricultural Land Commission regarding the Uplands Elementary
School property. (Attachment)
7.4
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) to the
Minister of Education regarding the class composition and class size
grant. (Attachment)
7.5
Copy of Letter to British Columbia School Trustees Association
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) to the
BCSTA asking that BCSTA actively advocate for board involvement in all
allocation and approval of government funding. (Attachment)
7.6
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) to the
Minister of Education expressing concern on the lack of trustee
involvement in the approval and allocation of the one-time funding grant
provided to districts and schools. (Attachment)
7.7
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 69 (Qualicum) to the
Minister of Education questioning the short timelines associated with the
spending plans for the district and school grants. (Attachment)
7.8
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 69 (Qualicum) to the
Minister of Education regarding the class size/composition support plan for
their district. (Attachment)
7.9
Copy of Letter to Minister of Education
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 38 (Richmond) to the
Minister of Education regarding the class size and composition grant and
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the shortage of qualified educational assistants and experienced resource
teachers. (Attachment)
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7.10
Copy of Letter to Federal MP Jay Hill
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 59 (Peace River South)
to Federal Member of Parliament Jay Hill requesting support in a
campaign of change against the continued operation of drug houses,
marijuana grow operations and the apparent impunity with which known
drug dealers continue selling their product within our communities.
(Attachment)
7.11
Copy of Letter to Ministry of Education and Ministry of Health
A copy of a letter forwarded by School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan)
to the Ministries of Education and Health commending the ministries for
their joint commitment to promote the health and wellness of students by
the development of the Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales in BC
schools and requesting financial or professional support for the
implementation of the guidelines. (Attachment)
REPORT OF COMMITTEES
8.1
Education Committee
Trustee Manning will report on the education committee visitation to
Columbia Elementary School on January 10, 2006 and the education
committee meeting held on February 7, 2006:
a.
b.
c.
d.
8.2
Finance and Management Committee
Trustee Little will report on the finance and management committee
meeting held on February 8, 2006:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
8.3
Graduation Portfolio
French Immersion
Special Education Audit
Deputy Minister’s Meeting
2005-06 Budget Amendment
Photocopier Contract
Transportation Contract
Bank Services
2006-07 Budget
OSTU Letter
Buildings, Grounds, Safety and Transportation Committee
Trustee Jamieson will report on the buildings, grounds, safety and
transportation committee meeting held on February 1, 2006:
a.
b.
Policy 212 – Trespassing on School Property
Queen’s Park HVAC
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d.
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Uplands Elementary
Penticton Secondary School
Bus Transportation
Policy Committee
Trustee Van Alphen will report on the policy committee meeting held on
January 25, 2006:
a.
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Policy #725 – Video Surveillance
REPORT OF SECRETARY-TREASURER
9.1
Penticton Secondary School Reconstruction
The secretary-treasurer will provide an update regarding the Penticton
Secondary School reconstruction.
9.2
Financial Report
The secretary-treasurer will review the financial report to January 31, 2006
provided in the agenda package. (Attachment)
9.3
2006-07 Budget
The Ministry of Education has advised that the February 1, 2006 public
school block announcement will occur in conjunction with the 2006-07
preliminary funding announcement scheduled for March.
9.4
Planning and Goal Review Session
Arrangements are being made for a planning and goal review session to
be held on March 1, 2006. Up to four representatives from each partner
group have been invited and an invitation has been extended to student
representatives from each secondary school.
REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
10.1
Student Achievement
a.
10.2
District Workgroups (Literacy, Numeracy and Social Responsibility)
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 2006
The annual science fair, fine arts exhibits and concert band festival
will be held on March 6 to 8, 2006 at the Penticton Trade and
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Convention Centre. This event is jointly sponsored by the Kiwanis
Club of Penticton and School District No. 67. (Attachment)
c.
School Calendar (2006-07)
The board is required by May 31, 2006 to approve and circulate the
2006-07 school calendar for the district.
It is recommended that the proposed school calendar for 2006-07 be
distributed for information to parents and employee groups.
(Attachment)
d.
10.3
Class Size Report
The Ministry of Education has recently released a report on class
sizes in B.C. public schools. The assistant superintendent will review
the report. (Attachment)
Other Items
a.
Enrolment
The superintendent of schools will report on enrolment as of January
31, 2006. (Attachment)
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REPORT OF REPRESENTATIVES
12.0
NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13.0
INFORMATION ITEMS
13.1
BCSTA Trustees Academy
The BCSTA Trustees Academy will be held on February 23 to 25, 2006 in
Vancouver.
13.2
BCSTA Provincial Council Meeting
The BCSTA Provincial Council meeting will be held in Vancouver on
February 25, 2006.
13.3
BCSTA Okanagan Branch Meeting
The BCSTA Okanagan Branch meeting will be held on March 3 and 4,
2006 in Vernon.
13.4
BCSTA Annual General Meeting
The deadline for submission of motions for BCSTA’s annual general
meeting to be held April 27 to 30, 2006 in Prince George is as follows:
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Extraordinary motions – February 15
Substantive motions – February 25
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Date of Next Meeting
• March 6, 2006, 7:30 p.m., Regular Meeting, School Board Office
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
14.1
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)
14.2
Recognition of Student Artwork
Congratulations are extended to the following students from Kaleden
Elementary School for their artwork currently on display at the school
board office:
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Mikayla Morin
Bryn Carter
Mariah Chingee
Jasmin Badasha
Alex Newsham
Mariah Chingee
Aurora Morhard
Ashley Stewart
Ashlyn Olafson
Michael Carelse
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Grade 4
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 4
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 5
Grade 4
Hot Designs
Cool Designs
African Sunset (watercolor and collage)
Space (pastel resist.)
Penguin (tissue paper collage)
Fish (tissue paper collage)
Polygon Art (pastel with a wash)
Polygon Art (pastel with a wash)
Polygon Art (pastel with a wash)
Polygon Art (pastel with a wash)
Trustee Comments
15.0
ADJOURNMENT
16.0
QUESTION PERIOD
February 10, 2006
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