Board of Education
Saskatoon School Division No. 13
Meeting of the
Saskatoon Board of Education
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2015
Board Room
310 – 21st Street East
7:00 p.m.
Please Note: All public Board meetings are audio recorded
AGENDA
1.
Roll Call
2.
Playing of O Canada
3.
Adoption of Agenda
4.
Celebrating Excellence: Future Problem Solving
5.
Consent Items
The Chair will ask for a motion to receive the items, which are starred (), and to
approve all recommendations contained therein. Prior to approving the motion,
any trustee may request a star(s) be removed.
6.
Reports from Administrative Staff
a. Canadian Achievement Test Results: 2015-2016
b. Core Strategy Update: Technology for Learning
c. School Community Councils Update
 d. Facilities for Learning Update
 e. New School Bundling Project Update
7.
 Approval of Minutes from Last Meeting: November 24, 2015
8.
Delegation
a. Saskatchewan Intercultural Association
9.
Comments/Concerns/Questions from the Public
(Maximum 5 minutes per speaker; 20 minutes total; comments must be related
to specific agenda items)
10.
Business Arising from the Minutes
11.
Unfinished Business
a. Items Arising from the Committee of the Whole
12.
Correspondence
 (a-b) Individual Items
13.
Reports of Committees and Trustees
14.
New Business
15.
Notices of Motion
16.
Questions by Trustees
a. Response to Trustee Eyre’s Question Regarding Approaches to Marking
and Reporting
17.
Questions from the Public
Next Regular Meeting:
At the call of the Chair or
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
7:00 p.m.
SASKATOON BOARD OF EDUCATION
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MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 8, 2015
TOPIC:
CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: FUTURE PROBLEM SOLVING
FORUM
AGENDA ITEMS
INTENT
[] Board Meeting
[ ] Committee of the Whole
[ ] Correspondence
[ ] New Business
[ ] Reports from Administrative Staff
[] Other: Celebrating Excellence
[] Information
[ ] Decision
[ ] Discussion
BACKGROUND
Strengthening Our Learning Community- Strategic Direction: Our Students’ Learning goal states: “Our
students will engage in relevant and challenging learning opportunities to enhance their academic, personal,
and social/cultural growth.” Our People goal states: “Our people will be committed to a constructive
educational culture that values people, excellence, and life-long learning.” Our Community goal states: “We
seek to build with our community shared ownership and responsibility for the well-being and education of
our children and youth.” Our Organization goal states: “Our organization will be principled, innovative,
collaborative, accountable, and effective.”
CURRENT STATUS
Future Problem Solvers is a program that was implemented in Saskatoon Public Schools three years ago to
help address the needs of gifted students in grades 4 – 8 who did not attend a Saskatoon Academically Gifted
Education (SAGE) program. Each session involves 20 students meeting over a period of four weeks and is
facilitated by a teacher who is familiar with the steps of solving a problem. The content is supported by
resources from the Future Problem Solving Organization.
The goals of the program include students using higher level thinking skills, considering real life problems
focused on the future, and working in a team environment. Students learn the six steps of Future Problem
Solving. The students involved in the program often demonstrate concern about global issues and enjoy
thinking creatively and critically about the future.
Presenting Future Problem Solving are:
 Mrs. Michelle Pantel, Instructional Consultant: Literacy and Gifted Education
 Ms. Alicia Klopoushak, Future Problem Solving Teacher
 Two students that have participated in the Future Problem Solving Program
PREPARED BY
DATE
ATTACHMENTS
Mr. Shane Skjerven, Deputy Director of Education
Ms. Charlene Scrimshaw, Superintendent of Education
December 2, 2015
None
SASKATOON BOARD OF EDUCATION
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MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 8, 2015
TOPIC:
CANADIAN ACHIEVEMENT TEST RESULTS: 2015-2016
FORUM
AGENDA ITEMS
INTENT
[] Board Meeting
[ ] Committee of the Whole
[ ] Correspondence
[ ] New Business
[] Reports from Administrative Staff
[ ] Other:
[] Information
[ ] Decision
[ ] Discussion
BACKGROUND
Saskatoon Public Schools’ students complete the Canadian Achievement Test annually. This assessment has
two main purposes:
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it is used by principals and teachers as an aid for school-level strategic and instructional planning; and
it is used at the division level to direct staff development planning and to inform our strategic direction.
This update provides Trustees with 2015-2016 Canadian Achievement Test results and next steps.
CURRENT STATUS
Dr. Scott Tunison will be in attendance at the meeting to highlight results and to answer any questions
Trustees may have regarding the attached report.
PREPARED BY
DATE
Mr. Shane Skjerven, Deputy Director of Education
December 1, 2015
Dr. Scott Tunison, Coordinator: Research and Measurement
ATTACHMENTS
CAT Achievement
Test Results:
2015-2016
Canadian Achievement Test Results:
2015-16
December
8, 2015
Prepared
by:
Dr. Scott Tunison – Coordinator: Research and Measurement
Mr. Shane Skjerven – Deputy Director
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Students in Saskatoon Public Schools complete the Canadian Achievement Test (CAT) annually.
This large-scale assessment has two main purposes:
• It is used by principals and teachers as an aid for school-level strategic and instructional
planning, and
• It is used at the division level to direct staff development planning and to inform our
strategic plan.
BACKGROUND
The Canadian Achievement Test (CAT) compares students’ general knowledge and performance
in various aspects of English Language Arts and Mathematics against either the performance of
a large representative sample of students from across Canada, (also called the “norm group”), or
to a specific performance standard (also called “criterion-reference”).
In Saskatoon Public Schools, the CAT is administered in the fall of each school year to students
in Grades 4, 8, and 10. The Grade 10 CAT was administered for the first time in 2011-12. (Note:
Grade 10 students completed only mathematics-related subtests in 2015-16)
Results
The CAT assesses a broad range of student competencies. In this Board update, we focus on
areas identified as metrics of progress in our division strategic plan. The specific metrics at each
grade level differ from one another based on the areas of strength and opportunity identified in
our division strategic plan A3’s.
There are two scales used to report results:
• Stanines: performance is compared to a “norm”; performance at stanines 1 to 3 is
considered below expectations; performance at stanines 4 to 6 is considered at
expectations; and, performance at stanines 7 to 9 is considered above expectations.
Student achievement relative to Stanines is reported in terms of the percentage of
students who performed at Stanine 4 and above (in other words, at or above
expectations).
• Criterion-referenced: establishes student performance relative to criteria set by an expert
panel (i.e, what should a Grade 4 student consistently be able to do?); this scale reports
results at three performance levels – (C)ompetent, (P)roficient, and (L)ow.
Percentage of Students at Stanine 4 and Above
Saskatoon Public Schools’ strategic direction guides our work implementing both the provincial
Education Sector Strategic Plan (ESSP) and our Board’s priorities – Literacy for Life and
Collegiate Renewal. Our plan identifies school division achievement objectives in terms of the
percentage of students who performed at Stanine 4 and above on both the Reading and
Mathematics subtests.
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The results are as follows:
R eading (see Figure 1):
• Grade 4: 66% performed at Stanine 4 and above; this figure is roughly in line with
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previous years’ results but is a 3% decline over 2014-15 achievement.
Grade 8: 76% performed at Stanine 4 and above; performance over the last six years
has consistently been within 1-2% of the Canadian Norm.
Grade 10: Reading was not assessed with Grade 10 students this year.
Figure 1: Percentage of Grade 4, 8, and 10 students at Stanine 4 and Above on
Reading Subtest
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M athem atics (see Figure 2):
• Grade 4: 73% performed at Stanine 4 and above; this figure is roughly in line with
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•
previous years’ results but is a 1% decline compared to 2014-15 achievement.
Grade 8: 74% performed at Stanine 4 and above; performance over the previous four
years declined somewhat; 2015-16 performance stemmed that decline to recover to
2012-13 levels.
Grade 10: 72% performed at Stanine 4 and above; performance over the last four years
has consistently ranged from 69% to 72% at expected levels.
Figure 2: Percentage of Grade 4, 8, and 10 students at Stanine 4 and Above on
Mathematics Subtest
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Percentage of Students at Competent, Proficient, and Below
In this section, student performance is compared to specific criteria set by an expert panel.
Performance is measured as the percentage of students who were competent, proficient, or
below in comparison to the expected standard. Results reported in this update show the
percentage of students who were in each category for each subtest area.
Grade 4
The percentage of 2015-16 Grade 4 students who were competent (C), proficient (P), and below
(B) are as follows (a series of graphs illustrating the results over time follows the text – See
Figures Group 3):
• Comprehension of literary (fiction) text – C=58%; P=6%; B=36%
• Informational (non-fiction) text – C=52%; P=11%; B=37%
• Number Sense – C=63%; P=5%; B=31%;
Figures Group 3 - Grade 4 CAT/4 results graphs
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Grade 8
The percentage of 2015-16 Grade 8 students who were competent (C), proficient (P), and below
(B) are as follows (a series of graphs illustrating the results follows the text – see Figures Group
4):
• Comprehension of literary (fiction) text – C=71%; P=2%; B=27%
• Informational (non-fiction) text – C=71%; P=2%; B=27%
• Number sense – C=60%; P=6%; B=33%;
Figures Group 4 - Grade 8 CAT/4 results graphs
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Grade 10
The percentage of 2015-16 Grade 10 students who were competent (C), proficient (P), and below
(B) in Number Sense is as follows (see Figure 5): NOTE: for 2015-16, Grade 10 students were
assessed only for mathematics-related subtests.
• Number Sense – C=56%; P=3%; B=41%
Figure 5: Grade 10 CAT/4 results graph
Next Steps
Results from the Canadian Achievement Test suggest that while our students tend to perform
close to national norms in many cases, student achievement in the areas of Mathematics and
Reading continue to require attention.
In response to student achievement results, Trustees have established two significant long-term
learning priorities: Literacy for Life and Collegiate Renewal. Through these priorities, we have
analyzed our students’ achievement data, reviewed educational research, and consulted with
external experts to identify and implement instructional and professional learning strategies
shown to be effective in improving student achievement. The following are among the most
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significant initiatives either underway or in the planning stages in response to our large-scale
assessment results.
1. Teacher workshops for 2015-16 are explicitly connected to student learning needs. They
are aligned with provincial and division strategic plans and explicitly incorporate elements
of Saskatchewan Reads. Our staff development team regularly examines a wide variety
of data (e.g., school improvement plans, student achievement data, collaborative inquiry
team plans) to identify specific areas for improvement. Then, workshop topics were
developed based on these observations. Teachers are encouraged to attend workshops
that align best with their professional learning plans and the needs of their students.
2. We are currently examining students’ responses to individual questions in the CAT,
especially those focused on comprehension of literary and informational text and
mathematics. We have been working with these data with groups of teachers to identify
patterns in students’ understanding of specific concepts and designing professional
learning to focus on instructional strategies to address those concepts with which students
struggle. This process has been piloted with small groups of teachers and will expand over
time.
3. We have a comprehensive range of instructional responses for students who struggle with
learning to read. Specifically:
• The Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention – a small-group support for
struggling readers – has expanded to all schools.
• Roadways to Reading – a one-on-one instructional support for students who have
had previous access to extra reading support but have still struggled with reading
– has recently been implemented in several schools.
• Literacy tutors – alternative one-on-one instruction for struggling readers – have
recently been made possible through a grant from the Saskatoon Public Schools
Foundation.
We are in the midst of studying individual students’ assessment results over time to ensure
that they receive the appropriate instructional supports to enhance their learning.
4. Teachers continue to focus on smooth transitions in the area of Mathematics. Our
collegiate staffs have made regular meetings with their elementary counterparts a priority
so that they can better understand the needs of the learners entering their schools. Math
9 Plus continues to evolve as an intervention program for students that enter our
collegiates with gaps in their mathematics learning.
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SASKATOON BOARD OF EDUCATION
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MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 8, 2015
TOPIC:
CORE STRATEGY UPDATE: TECHNOLOGY FOR LEARNING
FORUM
AGENDA ITEMS
INTENT
[] Board Meeting
[ ] Committee of the Whole
[ ] Correspondence
[ ] New Business
[] Reports from Administrative Staff
[ ] Other:
[] Information
[ ] Decision
[ ] Discussion
BACKGROUND
Technology for Learning is a core strategy area with the goal to engage students by using technology in
diverse learning environments and supporting teachers to become proficient in using a variety of
technologies to enhance student learning. Our work is intended to support Saskatoon Public Schools'
learning priorities and the Education Sector Strategic Plan.
CURRENT STATUS
The focus of our work this year is to provide relevant professional learning opportunities for classroom
teachers, administrators, and other division leaders on developing and implementing leading practices in the
use of technology to support our learning priorities. Currently we are focused on supporting our strategic
initiatives by continuing to work with division leaders to embed technology into existing professional
learning opportunities. In addition, we are focusing on using technology to support formative assessment
and responsive instruction. This work is specifically connected to the “Grade Level-Reading, Writing, Math”
and “First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Achievement” division A3 work. We are also into our second year of
implementation of digital citizenship with staff and students in conjunction with Saskatoon Public Schools
Safe, Caring and Accepting Schools core strategy with Dr. Alec Couros, who is a professor at the University of
Regina and the author of the Ministry of Education’s “Digital Citizenship in Saskatchewan Schools”
document.
Mr. Withman Jaigobin, Superintendent of Education, Mr. Jay Salikin, Coordinator: Technology for Learning,
and Mr. Russell Munkler, Technology Consultant will provide Trustees with an overview of the work in this
core strategy area for 2015-2016.
PREPARED BY
DATE
ATTACHMENTS
Mr. Shane Skjerven, Deputy Director of Education
Mr. Withman Jaigobin, Superintendent of Education
November 30, 2015
Technology
PowerPoint (posted
on Portal on Friday,
December 4, 2015)
SASKATOON BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 8, 2015
TOPIC:
SCHOOL COMMUNITY COUNCILS UPDATE
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FORUM
AGENDA ITEMS
INTENT
[] Board Meeting
[ ] Committee of the Whole
[ ] Correspondence
[ ] New Business
[] Reports from Administrative Staff
[ ] Other:
[] Information
[ ] Decision
[ ] Discussion
BACKGROUND
A school community council is one mechanism where shared responsibility will enhance the learning success and wellbeing of all children and youth. In accordance with Board Policy 17: School Community Councils, the Board believes in
ensuring that parents, families and community members have opportunities for involvement in children’s learning and
in school planning.
The 2014 - 2015 school year was the eighth year of operation for all school community councils (SCCs) in Saskatoon
Public Schools. The school community councils submitted an annual report in June 2015 which highlighted their
initiatives and accomplishments for the year. The annual reports indicate the exciting work that is supporting the learning
and well-being needs of students, and which is facilitating parent and community engagement.
CURRENT STATUS
School community councils held their annual general meeting this past spring or early this fall to elect their council
members for the 2015 - 2016 school year. The attached list provides Trustees with the names of the individuals filling
the 5 - 9 elected seats, as well as the appointed members on each school community council. The purpose of the
assembly meetings is outlined in Board Policy 17, Section 9.
The first fall SCC assembly meeting was held Wednesday, November 4, 2015, at City Park School. At this meeting
Saskatoon Public Schools’ special programs were highlighted as well as the new and relocated programming at City Park
School. A presentation was given on the upcoming Saskatchewan Association for Community Education conference in
April 2016 and table discussions were also held so SCC members could network and share examples of activities that
engage parents and families at the school level. Prior to the start of the assembly meeting there was a session for new
SCC members. The purpose of this meeting was to review the role of SCCs and celebrate and share the work happening
in their schools.
Our first assembly meeting had very good representation from councils across our school division, as well as Trustees
and members of senior administration. The assembly meetings are a rich opportunity to support council operations,
provide Board updates, and provide opportunities for networking with other school community council members, as
well as Trustees and senior administration. We continue to be responsive to SCC members’ feedback and plan assembly
agendas accordingly.
The next assembly meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, January 27, 2016 and Wednesday, April 27, 2016.
PREPARED BY
DATE
ATTACHMENTS
Mr. Withman Jaigobin, Superintendent of Education
December 1, 2015
School Community
Councils Membership
School Community Council Membership 2015-2016
École Alvin Buckwold School
Elected*:
Cory Wilson, Parent, Chair
Randall Keays, Parent, Vice-chair
Heather Aspel, Parent
Katrina Slater, Parent
Bill O’Dell, Parent
Peter Vanriel, Parent
Chelsie Schafer, Parent
Diane Karjala, Parent
Ruqiya Abid, Parent
Appointed:
Mitch Kachur, Principal
Jennifer Haywood, Vice-principal
Brevoort Park School
Elected:
Celeste Bodnaryk, Parent, Chair
Kelly Sikorski, Parent, Vice-chair
Tanis Shanks, Parent, Secretary
Andrea Minto, Parent, MAL
Deanne Young, Parent, MAL
Appointed:
Doug Boyd, Principal
Gwyn Fournier, Vice-principal
Deanne Young, Parent, Community Liaison
Brownell School
Elected*:
Heather Tressel, Parent, Chair
Vanessa Tom, Parent, Vice-chair
Brenda Van Dyck, Parent
Coreen Morrison-Fritz, Parent
Melanie Bender, Parent
Connie Friesen, Parent
Jeremy Morrison-Fritz, Parent
Liz Riley, Parent
Melissa Stevenson, Parent
Amy Perrier, Parent
Connie Friesen, Parent
Appointed:
Nilima Douglas, Principal
Graeme Carey, Vice-principal
Jeremy Morrison-Fritz, Parent
Brunskill School
Elected*:
Tanya Napper, Parent, Chair
Nataghia Dore, Parent, Vice-chair
Dale Swanston, Parent, Secretary
Tina Gabruch, Parent
Paige Goebel, Parent
Trent Schulte, Parent
Alice Juipers, Parent
Erick McNair, Parent
Appointed:
Krista Ford, Principal
Brad Hidlebaugh, Vice-principal/Parent
Buena Vista School
Elected*:
Laura Fan, Parent, Chair
Cathy Weenk, Parent, Vice-chair
Kerri Nestorik, Parent, Treasurer
Cora Weenk, Parent
Tanya Boechler, Parent
Appointed:
Darrin Sinnett, Principal
Andrea Fiss, Vice-principal
Caroline Robins Community School
Elected*:
Carla Trobak, Chair
Vacant, Vice-chair
Tammy Silbernagel, Parent
Jen Brokofsky, Parent
Jody Campbell, Parent
Tracy Caithcart, Parent
Wendy Becker, Parent
Jodi Caron, Parent
Mark Wilkinson, Parent
Jill Lengyel, Parent
Della Poncelet, Parent
Appointed:
Deb Stevens, Principal
Colette Delainey, Vice-principal
Donna Blunt, Community Coordinator
Caswell Community School
Elected*:
Sarah Brown, Parent, Chair
Jennifer LeMesurier, Parent, Vice-chair
Kathryn Lindsay, Parent
Beth Richert, Parent, MAL
Appointed:
Susan Pattison, Principal
Justin Giesbrecht, Vice-principal
Laureen Sawatsky, Community Coordinator
École College Park School
Elected*:
Tannis Murdock, Parent, Chair
Faye Georget, Parent, Vice-chair
Laura Jorgenson, Parent, Secretary
Lois Standing, Parent
Cheryl Anderson, Parent
Celena Komarnicki, Parent
Theresa Wilkes, Parent
Tamara Schimmel, Parent
Garth Lissinna, Parent
Appointed:
Michael Bradford, Principal
Kathy Kruger, Vice-principal
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Confederation Park Community School
Elected:
Laurie Brown, Parent, Chair
Sue McLauchlin, Parent, Vice-chair
Nicole Tran, Parent, Secretary
Barbara Snider, Community Member
Shauna Vick, Parent
Gwen Roulette, Parent
Appointed:
Shalene Herron, Principal
Pete Chief, Vice-principal
Melinda Brown, Community Coordinator
Paula Empy, Parent
Dr. John G. Egnatoff School
Elected*:
Shawna Ness, Parent, Chair
Angela Moir, Parent, Vice-chair
Michelle Yuen, Parent
Candace Plamondon, Parent
Terri Lang, Parent
Karen Tokar, Parent
Charlene Iverson, Parent
Appointed:
Harold Robertson, Principal
Shanna Strueby, Vice-principal
Dundonald School
Elected*:
Candice Grant, Parent, Chair
Liz Letwiniuk, Parent, Vice-chair
Pam Laurens, Parent
Lorne Letwiniuk, Parent
Maja Pratchler, Parent
Corinne Stribbell, Parent
Kim Stranden, Parent
Karen Stone, Parent
Zaha Amir, Parent
Appointed:
Bob Braybrook, Principal
Tammy Wuttunee, Vice-principal
Fairhaven School
Elected*:
Marcia Humenny, Parent, Chair
Joy-Anne Wurst, Vice-chair
Myrna Rennie, Parent
Shawna Klassen, Parent
Mat Ozga, Parent
Margaret Custer, MAL
Raye Betke, MAL
Appointed:
Shauna Hilsen, Principal
Elizabeth Phipps, Vice-principal
Barb Dyck, Community Member
Angela Brooks, Preston Early Learning Center
École Forest Grove School
Elected*:
Breanna Sherwood-Fraser, Parent, Chair
Heather Alvarez, Parent, Vice-chair
Danya Palmer, Parent
Bonnie Hanishewski, Parent
Twila Gebkenjans, Parent
Heather Bonynge, Parent
Wendy Kasdorf, Parent
Oksana Akhova, Parent
Mel Taylor, Parent
Appointed:
Don McBean, Principal
Manuela Facci, Vice-principal
Greystone Heights School
Elected*:
Erin Mitchell, Parent, Chair
Lisa Koshinsky, Parent, Vice-chair
Tracy Riffel, Parent
Baljit Singh, Parent
Lacey Anderson, Parent
Rabia Shahid, Parent
Joy-Ann Allin, Parent
Rachel Froh, Parent
Sarjit Gill, Parent
Appointed:
Derek Barss, Principal
Brent Gordon, Vice-principal
École Henry Kelsey School
Elected*:
Matt Isaak, Parent, Chair
Vacant, Vice-chair
Morgan Under, Parent
Kathleen Schroeder, Parent
Catherine Novosel, Parent
Kat Lancot, Parent
Charlene Anderson, Parent
Amanda Danchuk, Parent
Saudia Samuels, Parent
Kaela Tennant, Parent
Appointed:
Yvonne Denomy, Principal
Julienne Buckle, Vice-principal
Holliston School
Elected*:
Audra Krieger, Parent, Chair
Abby Repski, Parent, Vice-chair
Carla Balitski, Parent
James Dwyer, Parent
Vasudha Erranguntla, Parent
Julie Gilbertson, Parent
Laura Williams, Parent
Kate Soffer, Parent
Appointed:
Doug Gilmour, Principal
Karen Macdonald-Smith, Vice-principal
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School Community Council Membership 2015-2016
Howard Coad School
Elected*:
Rachel Fehr, Parent, Chair
Maya Tapper-McAgnew, Parent, Vice-chair
Melissa Naytowhow, Parent
Appointed:
Jennifer Hingley, Principal
Jaime Schroeder, Vice-principal
Lori Pulai, Community Coordinator
Hugh Cairns School
Elected*:
Sherri Porrelli, Parent, Chair
Dylan Chipperfield, Parent, Vice-chair
Deb Hockley, Parent
Dianna Chen-Betinsky, Parent
Trina Heal, Parent
Nicole Kozar, Parent
Elaine Tyerman, Parent
Trevor Smith, Parent
Sheryl Daigle, Parent
Bob Shmon, Principal
Don Burgess, Vice-principal
James L. Alexander
Elected*:
Lindsey Dillman, Parent, Chair
Renee Blom, Parent, Vice-chair
Jenny Perry, Parent
Ashley Benson, Parent
Sheila Simpson, Parent
Danielle Olson, Parent
Lela Whitcome, Parent
Appointed:
Sheila Pocha, Principal
Deb Hargreaves/Brad Smith, Vice-principal
John Dolan School
Elected*:
Mona Wiebe, Parent, Chair
Ruby Jacobs-King, Parent, Vice-chair
Kim Vaughan, Parent, MAL
Kathy Chambers, Parent, MAL
Susan Fidek, Parent, MAL
Holly Johnson, Parent
Appointed:
Dawn Driedger, Principal
Cindy Cole-Hynes, Teacher
Kim Kammerer, Teacher
Chantal Gauthier, Teacher
July Poellet, Teacher
John Lake School
Elected*:
Reuban Wiebe, Parent, Chair
Vacant, Vice-chair
Justin Brand, Parent, Secretary
Darla Lee-Walde, Parent
Jody Dyck, Parent
Lani Smith, Parent
Amanda Galambos, Parent
Carissa Haaland, Parent
Jodi Keith, Parent
Katherine Brand, Parent
Appointed:
Kendall Pierce, Principal
Marilyn Black, Vice-principal (acting)
King George Community School
Elected*:
Clint Ryan, Parent, Chair
Chelsey, Fulop, Parent, Vice-chair
Caitlin Stickney, Parent
Appointed:
Krista Sego, Principal
Sheena Hushagen, Vice-principal
Carmen McCrae, Community Coordinator
Lakeridge School
Elected*:
Darrin Oehlerking, Parent, Chair
Lori Reichert, Parent, Vice-chair
Jacquie Chilliak, Parent, Secretary
Angela Buckmaster, Parent, MAL
Roberta Cain, Parent, MAL
Joleen Didyk, Parent, MAL
Robin Harris, Parent, MAL
Cari Hill, Parent, MAL
Appointed:
Kevin Epp, Principal
Stacey Salter, Vice-principal
École Lakeview School
Elected*:
Daryl Leshyshyn, Parent, Chair
Vacant, Vice-chair
Amanda Brooks, Parent
Cari-Lyn Epp, Parent
Maggie Korsrud, Parent
Appointed:
Curtis Shepherd, Principal
Laurel Lindgren, Vice-principal
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School Community Council Membership 2015-2016
Lawson Heights School
Elected*:
Marilyn Westwood, Parent, Chair
Vacant, Vice-chair
Chris Olson, Parent
Karmen Pfeifer, Parent
Trish Waithman, Parent
Deb MacFadden, Parent
Mary Jayne Pearman, Parent
Hugh Pearman, Parent
Appointed:
Janna Piro, Principal
Corey Apesland, Vice Principal
Lester B. Pearson School
Elected*:
Carla Janson, Parent, Chair
Sherry Turgeon, Parent
Scott Bernard, Parent
Appointed:
Vanessa Froese, Parent
Rhonda Stovra, Parent
Janet Simpson, Principal
Gerry Krogstad, Vice-principal
Mayfair Community School
Elected*:
Jacqueline Block, Parent, Chair
Tobi-Dawne Smith, Parent
Teresa Boulton, Parent
Erin Neufeld, Parent
David Derksen, Parent
Appointed:
Todd Berg, Principal
Bev Adolph, Vice-principal (acting)
Tara Tait, Community Coordinator
Montgomery School
Elected*:
Shannon Zook, Parent, Chair
Lynn Dwernychuk-Wiederhold, Parent, Vice-chair
Lana Moisan, Parent
Destinee Gumulcak, Parent
Carrie Hamm, Parent
Thane Shirley, Parent
Helen Raycraft, Parent
Roger Moisan, Parent
Appointed:
Miranda Low, Principal
Tiffany Smith, Vice-principal (acting)
North Park Wilson
Elected*:
Beth Fuentes, Parent, Chair
Shawn Storry, Parent, Vice-chair
Olivia Hilderman, Parent
Kirsten Routledge, Parent
Danae Taylor, Parent, MAL
Karen Birns, Parent, MAL
Heather Huenison, Parent
Appointed:
Sharon Champ, Principal
Coralee McNarland, Vice-principal (acting
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Pleasant Hill Community School
Elected*:
Kyla Hannah, Parent, Chair
Melissa Almightyvoice, Parent, Vice-chair
Krista Pederson, Parent
Sheila Pelletier, Parent
Rodney Mercer, Parent
Roxanne MacKenzie, Parent
Diane Bignell, Parent
Appointed:
Lisa Hynes, Principal
Carey Blatchford, Vice-principal
Carolynn Arcand, Community Coordinator
Robin Ellis, Public Health Nurse
Prince Philip School
Elected*:
Larienne Blackburn, Parent, Chair
Katriona Mitchell, Parent, Vice-chair
Jann Amundson, Parent
Susi Ha, Parent
Michelle Shepherd, Parent
Dan Serventyk, Parent
Roomano Aziz, Parent
Carmen Hesje, Parent
Appointed:
Sherry McConnell, Principal
Kerrie Rutherford, Vice-principal
Princess Alexandra Community School
Elected*:
Vacant, Chair
Nick Hart, Parent, Vice-chair
Dawn Wilkinson, Parent
Appointed:
Hugh Hamilton, Principal
Chantelle Balicki, Vice-principal
Sandra Youngchief, Community Coordinator
Queen Elizabeth School
Elected*:
Marlow Dallin, Parent, Chair
Vacant, Vice-chair
Dana Kellet, Parent
Darla MacDiarmid, Parent
Appointed:
Jordan Carlson, Principal
Christine Rayner, Vice-principal
School Community Council Membership 2015-2016
École River Heights School
Elected*:
Jonelle Ulrich, Chair
Vacant, Vice-chair
Janet Giandomenico, Parent
DeAnn Eckdahl, Parent
Karen Robinson, Parent
Rhonda Racine, Parent
Kimberly Klein, Parent
M. Lindsay, Parent
Amina Malik-Bersma, Parent
Susan Chow, Parent
Erica Hoffart, Parent
Leanne VanEverdink-Collins, Parent
Appointed:
Mickey Jutras, Principal
Victoria McMillan, Vice-principal
Roland Michener School
Elected*:
Jeff Halderman, Parent, Chair
Wanda Riou, Parent, Vice-chair
Anika Cormier, Parent
Michelle Nelson, Parent
Appointed:
Jeff Shepherd, Principal
Crystal Torgunrud, Vice-principal
Saskatoon Misbah School
Elected:
Dr. Farah Ghafoor, Chair
Appointed:
Mohamed Hajinoor, Principal
Silverspring School
Elected*:
Steve Lipsit, Parent, Chair
Laurie Lawson, Parent, Vice-chair
Tara Klassen, Parent
Abdul Abdalla, Parent
Lizanne St. Pierre, Parent
Barb Renaud, Parent
Pankij Bhowmik, Parent
Sharlane Reynolds, Parent
Appointed:
Ellen McEwen, Principal
Jill Monahan, Vice-principal
Silverwood Heights School
Elected*:
Brett Gartner, Parent, Chair
Jennifer Braden, Parent, Vice-chair
Tanis Pura, Parent
Janesse Chivers, Parent
Joelle Rosa, Parent
Darcy Overland, Parent
Rana Derksen, Parent
Leslie Barmby, Parent
Kim Siermachesky, Parent
Appointed:
Genevieve Wood, Principal
Michelle Timm, Vice-principal (acting)
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Sutherland School
Elected*:
Timea Patient, Parent, Chair
Holly Michayluk, Parent, Vice-chair
Rita Martin, Parent
Jennifer Honeyman, Parent
Michelle Pander, Parent
Zouhaier Marrouk, Parent
Appointed:
Dawn Harkness, Principal
Joel Nostbakken, Vice-principal
Deidra Evans, Community Coordinator
École Victoria School
Elected*:
Meabh English, Parent, Chair
Daryl Janzen, Parent, Vice-chair
Monique Wisner, MAL
Natasha Heard, Parent, Secretary
Natalie Broom, Treasurer
Barb Wotherspoon, MAL
Danielle Khoei, Parent, SCC Rep
Michelle Pharis, MAL
Laura Westman, MAL
Megan Cheesbrough, MAL
Heather Watson, MAL
Cathy Coutu, MAL
Appointed:
Donna Arsenault, Principal
Janelle Ulrich, Vice-principal
Vincent Massey Community School
Elected*:
Karlynne Hooton, Parent, Chair
Jessica Braun, Parent, Vice-chair
Donna Weldon, Parent
Wes Braun, Parent
Rae Hiibner, Parent
Jodi Buckley, Parent
Appointed:
Ian Wilson, Principal
Chandra Gerich, Vice-principal
Cec Chambul, Community Coordinator
Westmount Community School
Elected*:
Lubna Javed, Parent, Chair
Candace Fuller-Quiring, Parent, Vice-chair
Huma Parveen, Parent, MAL
Amanda Pritchard, Parent, MAL
Linda Pritchard, Parent, MAL
Appointed:
Nicola Bishop-Yong, Principal
Candace Ahmed, Vice-principal
Anne MacLellan, Community Coordinator
Whitecap Dakota First Nation
Appointed:
Dean Swan, Principal
School Community Council Membership 2015-2016
Wildwood School
Elected*:
Megan Gustafson, Parent, Chair
Qiong Lu, Parent, Vice-chair
Nicole Eramian, Parent, Secretary
Jennine Burr, Parent MAL
Cecelia Keturakis, Parent MAL
Nicole Roe, Parent MAL
Appointed:
Trudy Capes, Principal
Michelle Simpson, Vice-principal
Willowgrove School
Elected*:
Brandy Mackintosh, Parent, Chair
Amber Fusco, Parent, Vice-chair
Masood Rizvi, Parent
Reshma Rizvi, Parent
Raina Brown McKinnon, Parent
Andrew Urmson, Parent
Yan Lai Zhang, Parent
Kindy Sambhi, Parent
Cassandra Williamson, Parent
Appointed:
Shane Armstrong, Principal
Kristin Siba, Vice-principal
Joan Dirpaul, Parent
Xiao Qiu, Parent
Roberta Alton, Parent
W.B. Bate Community School
Elected*:
Clem Spyglass, Parent, Chair
Maureen Shadden, Parent, Vice-chair
Trish Knorr, Parent
Katrina Finke, Parent
Desmond Bird, Parent
Sheena Bird, Parent
Phyllis Boese, Parent
Beverly McKay, Parent
Appointed:
Jody Glines, Principal
Danielle Tooley, Vice-principal
Shelly Fedrau, Community Coordinator
Aden Bowman Collegiate
Elected*:
Jerilyn Robertson, Parent, Chair
Jodi Falk. Parent, Vice-Chair
Catherine Weenk, Parent
Doris Grant, Parent, MAL
Leslie Martin, Parent
Arash Eslambolehi, Parent
Desiree Hamilton, Parent, MAL
Clara Bayliss, Parent, MAL
Appointed:
Cody Hanke, Principal
David Fisher, Vice-principal
Lisa Gurski, Staff
Bedford Road Collegiate
Elected*:
Maja Pratchler, Parent, Chair
Kris Seto Davis, Parent, Vice-chair
Helen Raycraft, Parent
Deborah Whittingstall, Parent
Shaunna Raycraft, Parent, MAL
Liz Letwiniuk, Parent, MAL
Lorne Letwiniuk, Parent, MAL
Tammy Sweet, Parent, MAL
Orion Raycraft, Parent, MAL
Appointed:
Brent Hills, Principal
Dwight Kirkpatrick, Vice-principal
Dean Brooman, Community Coordinator
Centennial Collegiate
Elected*:
Shanna Bell, Parent, Chair
Mandy Prarda, Parent, Vice-chair
Terri Lang, Parent
Lana Abrey, Parent
Rhonda Woodcock, Parent
Denine Wolstenholme, Parent
Appointed:
Tom Sargeant, Principal
Colleen Norris, Vice-principal
City Park Collegiate
Elected*:
Vacant, Chair
Vacant, Vice-chair
Dawn Foord, Parent
Kim Hebert, Parent
Philip Chevaldayoff, Parent
Jessica Groenwold, Parent
Sheena McKeague Kwok, Parent
Beth Allan, Parent
Cheryl-Ann McGillvrey, Parent
Evan Hardy Collegiate
Elected*:
Laurie Dmytryshyn, Parent, Chair
Shelley Skotheim, Parent, Vice-chair
Wanda Riou, Parent
Melissa Zink, Parent
Garth Lissinna, Parent
Zhuo Li, Parent
Yimin Song, Parent
Appointed:
Paul Humbert, Principal
Kevin McNarland, Vice-principal
Denise Drake, Counsellor
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School Community Council Membership 2015-2016
Marion M. Graham Collegiate
Elected:
Lori Kleiboer, Parent, Chair
Vanessa Tom, Parent, Vice-chair
Scott McDonald, Parent, Secretary
Bill Darden, Parent
Hugh Pearman, Parent, MAL
Mary Jayne Pearman, Parent, MAL
Appointed:
Doug Njaa, Principal
Shane Bradley, Vice-principal
Brenda Gibbs, Counsellor
Mount Royal Collegiate
Elected*:
Corinne Lindberg, Community Member, Chair
Appointed:
Scott Farmer, Principal
Ryan Brimacombe, Vice-principal
Shannon Peters, Community Coordinator, Vice-chair
May Cummings, Staff
Nutana Collegiate
Elected*:
Stephanie Vause, Staff member
Karen Hart
Appointed:
Wendy Benson, Principal, Chair
Dave Sloboda, Vice-principal, Vice-chair
Tatum Neveu, Community Coordinator
Tommy Douglas Collegiate
Elected:
Janis Danino, Parent, Chair
Cheryl Funk, Parent, Vice-Chair & Secretary
Sherry Sheetka, Parent
Glen McDonald, Community Member, SSCA Rep.
Appointed:
Rick Iverson, Principal
Chris Roy, Vice-principal (acting)
Ross Tait, Community Coordinator
Walter Murray Collegiate
Elected*:
Melanie Booker, Parent, Vice-chair
Denise Chauvin, Parent, Vice-chair
Charlie Wong, Parent, Secretary
Stefanie Stefanson Pexa, Parent
Tammy Szejvolt, Parent
Anne Hardy, Parent
Fakeha Haider, Parent
Alice Cao, Parent
Meng (Cindy) Fang, Parent
Rhoda Burfitt, Parent
Appointed:
Brian Flaherty, Principal
*some of the elected members may have been acclaimed
due to the election process not being necessary.
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SASKATOON BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 8, 2015
TOPIC:
FACILITIES FOR LEARNING UPDATE
6d
FORUM
AGENDA ITEMS
INTENT
[] Board Meeting
[ ] Committee of the Whole
[ ] Correspondence
[ ] New Business
[] Reports from Administrative Staff
[ ] Other:
[] Information
[ ] Decision
[ ] Discussion
BACKGROUND
The Board receives a Facilities for Learning update periodically, for its information and reference.
CURRENT STATUS
Attached please find a copy of the Facilities for Learning Update – Various Projects dated December 1, 2015.
PREPARED BY
DATE
ATTACHMENTS
Mr. Stan Laba, Superintendent of Facilities
December 1, 2015
Facilities for Learning
Update - Various
Projects
December 1, 2015
FACILITIES FOR LEARNING UPDATE – VARIOUS PROJECTS
1. 2015 – 2016 Roofing Replacement Projects:
• Work at six schools – Fairhaven, Lawson Heights, Brevoort Park, Pleasant Hill and
Vincent Massey elementary schools and City Park Collegiate is largely complete,
with a small amount of deficiencies and warranty work yet to be completed at
each site.
2. 2016 – 2017 Roofing Replacement Projects:
• The list of top priority roof replacement projects for 2016-2017 has been
updated, and forwarded to the roofing consultant for next steps. It is expected
that the top priority projects will be tendered sometime in the new year, for
review and approval by the Board after 2016 – 2017 PMR funding is confirmed,
on or about provincial budget day 2016.
3. Provision of Two New Portable Classrooms to École Alvin Buckwold School:
• Work is largely complete and the two new portable classrooms are being used
for their intended purpose. A small amount of deficiencies and warranty work,
and some seasonal (i.e. exterior site) work is yet to be completed.
4. Provision of Two Portable Classrooms to École Henry Kelsey School:
• Work is largely complete, and the two new portable classrooms are being used
for their intended purpose. A small amount of deficiencies and warranty work,
and some seasonal (i.e. exterior site) work is yet to be completed.
5. 2016 – 2017 New Portable Classroom Requests:
• The list of 2016-2017 new portable classroom requests has been submitted to
the Ministry of Education shortly before its deadline of October 30, 2015. It is
expected that the Ministry will announce any approvals in this regard on or
around Provincial Budget Day 2016.
6. City Park Phase One Repurposing Project:
• Construction work continues, with substantial completion expected shortly
before December 31, 2015.
• Furniture and equipment deliveries are scheduled for mid-December 2015, with
final clean-up and set-up of rooms at about the same time.
• No significant additional costs or issues have been encountered. This project is
expected to be within its original approved budget of $2,568,179.
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December 1, 2015
7. Willowgrove New School Project Update:
• The general contractor continues to work on completing a variety of deficiencies
in the school, with minimal disruption to school operations and activities.
• It is expected that some seasonal (i.e. exterior site) work will be completed in
spring and summer of 2016.
• Additional work items previously approved by the Ministry of Education will be
provided by third-party contractors over the next six months. This includes the
outdoor learning classroom, and other special contingency items.
• The one year warranty period for the general contractor’s work began on March
6, 2015 and expires on March 6, 2016.
8. New School Bundling Project Update:
• Please refer to other information provided in this Board file.
9. Theatre Roofing Replacement/Reconstruction/Masonry Repair Project at Evan Hardy
Collegiate:
• Construction work has begun with substantial completion targeted for end of
March 2016.
• No major issues have been encountered to date.
10. Royal West Daycare Expansion Project:
• This project was recently tendered, and approved by the Board at its meeting on
November 24, 2015.
• It will be 100% funded, up to $149,000 in total, by the Ministry of Education.
• It is expected that construction will start within the next few days, with
substantial completion targeted for end of January 2016.
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SASKATOON BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 8, 2015
TOPIC:
NEW SCHOOL BUNDLING PROJECT UPDATE
6e
FORUM
AGENDA ITEMS
INTENT
[] Board Meeting
[ ] Committee of the Whole
[ ] Correspondence
[ ] New Business
[] Reports from Administrative Staff
[ ] Other:
[] Information
[] Decision
[ ] Discussion
BACKGROUND
Trustees have requested that Administration provide regular updates for the New School Bundling Project.
CURRENT STATUS
Review of the Formal Submission of Design Development Segment 3 (DDS3), mechanical, electrical and
information management information technology (IMIT), and interior design is currently underway. This
period will see the final review of the design development drawings and start the 50% construction drawing
phase.
Construction is well underway with grade beams and rebar being laid on each of the sites. In October there
were approximately 195 construction workers on site daily logging close to 42,500 hours of work. The
Independent Certifier is of the opinion that the Target Service Commencement date of June 30, 2017 will be
achieved on time and on budget.
No significant issues have been encountered to date.
PREPARED BY
DATE
ATTACHMENTS
Mr. Stan Laba, Superintendent of Facilities
December 1, 2015
None
RECOMMENDATION
Proposed Board Motion (if removed from consent items):
That the Board receive the New School Bundling Project update for information.
SASKATOON BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 8, 2015
TOPIC:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM LAST MEETING:
NOVEMBER 24, 2015
7
FORUM
AGENDA ITEMS
INTENT
[] Board Meeting
[ ] Committee of the Whole
[ ] Correspondence
[ ] Information
[ ] New Business
[] Decision
[ ] Reports from Administrative Staff
[ ] Discussion
[] Other: Approval of Minutes from Last Meeting
BACKGROUND
CURRENT STATUS
Attached are the minutes from the November 24, 2015 Inaugural, Committee of the Whole and Regular
Board meetings.
PREPARED BY
DATE
ATTACHMENTS
Mr. Garry Benning, Chief Financial Officer
December 6, 2015
Board Meeting
Minutes
RECOMMENDATION
Proposed Board Motion (if removed from consent items)
That the Board approve the minutes of the Committee of the Whole and Regular Board meetings held
November 24, 2015.
UNAPPROVED
MINUTES OF THE INAUGURAL MEETING:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
of the Board of Education of the Saskatoon School
Division No. 13 of Saskatchewan, held on Tuesday,
November 24, 2015 at 12:00 noon.
November 24,
2015
Ms. Donna Banks, Ms. Kathleen Brannen, Mr. Dan Danielson,
Ms. Bronwyn Eyre, Ms. Holly Kelleher, Mr. Vernon Linklater
Ms. Colleen MacPherson, Mr. Ray Morrison, Mr. Darrell Utley,
Election of Board Chair: Mr. Garry Benning, Chief Financial Officer,
called the meeting to order and outlined the process for election of Board Chair and highlighted section 111(1)
from The Local Government Election Act, outlining voting procedure if a tie vote occurs.
Election of
Board Chair
Mr. Garry Benning, called for nominations for the office of Board Chair.
Ms. MacPherson nominated Mr. Morrison to serve as Chair of the Board of
Education.
Ms. Kelleher moved that nominations cease.
CARRIED (8)
Mr. Morrison accepted the nomination and was declared Chair of the
Board of Education.
Ms. Eyre joined the meeting at 12:02 p.m.
Comments of the Newly Elected Chair: Mr. Morrison provided comments
and spoke of Board accomplishments over the last year and looking forward to the year ahead.
Election of Vice Chairs: Ms. Brannen nominated Ms. MacPherson to serve
as Vice Chair of the Board of Education for the first six-month term.
Election Of
Vice Chairs
Mr. Danielson nominated Mr. Linklater to serve as Vice Chair of the Board of Education for the second six-month
term.
Both Ms. MacPherson and Mr. Linklater accepted the nomination.
Ms. Banks moved that nominations cease.
CARRIED (9)
Ms. MacPherson was declared Vice Chair for the first six-month term.
Mr. Linklater was declared Vice Chair for the second six-month term.
Minutes of the November 25, 2014 Inaugural Board Meeting:
Minutes of the November 25, 2014 Inaugural Board Meeting were approved at the December 16, 2014
Regular Board meeting.
Minutes of
November
25, 2014
Inaugural
Board Meeting
UNAPPROVED
Confirmation of Professional Services:
Confirmation
of Professional

Board Solicitor – Robertson Stromberg was awarded the contract
for legal services for a three-year period, with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms at the
November 4, 2014 regular Board meeting.
Services

Insurance Broker – Ms. Kelleher moved that the Board appoint
Marsh Canada to serve as its insurance broker for 2016.
CARRIED (9)

Cost Analyst - Mr. Leier was awarded the contract for cost
consulting and related services for a three-year term at the regular Board meeting of May 20, 2014.

Confirmation of External Audit Services - Deloitte LLP
was awarded the contract for external audit services for a three-year period with an option to renew for an
additional two-year period at the regular Board meeting of November 4, 2014.
Confirmation
of External
Audit Services
Banking Authority: Ms. MacPherson moved that the requirements with
regard to Banking Authority be approved as follows and that they be effective until the next Inaugural Meeting.
Banking
Authority
a.
Transfers of funds between bank accounts are primarily handled by electronic transmission. The Accounting
Branch has been given the security access to enable transfer of funds. If transfers are affected by way of paper
transmittals that the chief financial officer be authorized on his signature alone to transfer funds, as may be
necessary, between any and all bank accounts in the name of the Saskatoon School Division No.13
of Saskatchewan.
b.
That the form required by the bank for signing authorities and temporary borrowing power be duly completed;
the chair or vice chair, together with the chief financial officer, act as signing authorities for the Board.
c.
That payroll cheques be issued on the signature of the chief financial officer alone, provided that both
the chair and chief financial officer signs the cheque and voucher each month for the total paid from
General Account into Payroll Account
CARRIED (9)
Borrowing Authority: Mr. Utley moved that the form required by the bank
for borrowing be approved for the 2016 calendar year.
SASKATCHEWAN
SCHOOL DIVISION BORROWING RESOLUTION
Whereas pursuant to Section 319 of The Education Act, 1995 the Board of Education of a school division
may by resolution authorize its Chair or Vice Chair and Chief Financial Officer to borrow:
The amount of
the borrowing
resolution
must be
sufficient to
cover the
aggregate
borrowing for
the current year.
a)
any sum of money that may be required for necessary expenditures of the board of education
pending receipt of the proceeds of taxes and other revenue; must be and;
b)
any sum of money that the board of education considers necessary to provide for its current
expenditures on the security of operating grants payable to the school division pursuant to
Section 310, where borrowing pursuant to clause (a) is insufficient to do so.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Education of the Saskatoon School Division
No. 13 of Saskatchewan, (hereinafter referred to as "the Board") as follows:
In order to
1.
That the Board or chair or vice chair and chief financial officer on behalf of the Board
Borrowing
Authority
UNAPPROVED
claim the
security of
legislative
grants, the
Board and the
Bank must
notify the
Minister of
Finance and
Department of
Education of
the fact,
giving particulars of the
loan as
provided by
S.319(2) of
The Education
Act, 1995
are hereby authorized to borrow from institutions approved under the laws of Canada,
up to $35,000,000 to meet the expenditures of the said School Division until the proceeds
of taxes and operating grants payable to the said School Division for 2016 are available
and the and to pay or agree to pay interest on the monies borrowed either in
advance or at maturity, at such rates as may be agreed upon at the time of borrowing.
2.
.
The said sum of $35,000,000 and interest shall be repayable within 2016 and shall be
a first charge upon the uniform tax levy for the year in which the loan was made and
in addition shall be secured by operating grants which may be payable to the School
Division at any time.
3.
That the said loan may be secured by the promissory note or an operating loan agreement
of the said chair or vice chair and chief financial officer given on behalf of the said Board
and the said chair or vice chair and treasurer are hereby authorized and empowered to
execute and give such promissory note or an operating loan agreement on behalf of the
said Board as may be required by the said Bank.
4.
That this resolution shall take effect on January 1, 2016
CARRIED (9)
Committees of the Board: Policy 6, Section 1.8, of Board Policy
indicates that selection of representatives to internal committees and external committees will be
determined at the first Board meeting subsequent to the Inaugural Meeting. Therefore, representation
to these committees will be found in the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of November 24, 2015.
Mr. Utley moved that the Board adjourn the Inaugural Meeting.
CARRIED (9)
The Inaugural Meeting adjourned at 12:13 p.m.
Secretary of the School Division
Board Chair
Committees
of The
Board
UNAPPROVED
MINUTES OF A MEETING:
of the Board of Education of the Saskatoon School Division No. 13 of
Saskatchewan, held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ms. Donna Banks, Ms. Kathleen Brannen, Ms. Bronwyn Eyre,
Mr. Dan Danielson, Ms. Holly Kelleher, Mr. Vernon Linklater,
Ms. Colleen MacPherson, Mr. Ray Morrison, Mr. Darrell Utley,
Ms. Banks joined the meeting at 4:01 p.m.
Following discussions in Committee of the Whole, Ms. Kelleher moved that the Board rise and report.
CARRIED (9)
The meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
Secretary of the School Division
Board Chair
November 24,
2015
UNAPPROVED
MINUTES OF A MEETING:
of the Board of Education of the Saskatchewan School Division No. 13 of
Saskatchewan, held on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mr. Ray Morrison (Board Chair), Ms. Donna Banks, Ms. Kathleen Brannen,
Mr. Dan Danielson, Ms. Bronwyn Eyre, Ms. Holly Kelleher, Mr. Vernon Linklater,
Ms. Colleen MacPherson, Mr. Darrell Utley
Agenda: Mr. Morrison proposed the Board amend the agenda to
switch Agenda Items #14b – Annual Report (Tabling of Documents) and #14d) Audited Financial Statements
for September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015 in their order.
November 24,
2015
Agenda
Ms. MacPherson moved approval of the agenda, as amended.
CARRIED (9)
Celebrating Excellence: “Crack the Coad” – Howard Coad School:
Mr. Dave Derksen, Superintendent of Education, introduced Howard Coad staff and community members.
Ms. Rachel Fehr, Community Council Chair, Ms. Britney Milne, Grade 1 teacher and Ms. Kristen Kleiter, Physical
Education teacher highlighted the initiative and spoke to the importance of forming student, parent, and
teacher relationships. Ms. Karyn Teichroeb and her daughter Sarah also spoke positively of the event from a
family’s perspective.
Celebrating
Excellence:
“Crack the Coad”
Howard Coad
School
Consent Items: Ms. MacPherson asked that Agenda Item #12) correspondence
be removed from consent items for discussion.
Consent
Items
Ms. Eyre moved that the following consent agenda items be
received and recommendations be approved as presented.





6b)
6c)
6d)
6e)
7
New School Bundling Project Update
Human Resources Report – October 1, 2015
Financial Results for the Period September 1, 2015 to October 31, 2015
Trustee Professional Development and Community Events Account Reports
Approval of Minutes from Last Meeting – October 27, 2015 and November 17, 2015
CARRIED (9)
Reports from Administrative Staff:
Reports from
Administrative
Staff
Core Strategy Update: Mathematics K-12: Mr. Shane,
Skjerven, Deputy Director of Education, introduced Ms. Dave Derksen, Superintendent of Education,
Mrs. Jennifer Brokofsky, Coordinator: Mathematics K-12 and Mr. David Earl, Instructional Consultant:
Mathematics 6-12. The group provided an update to the Board on the Mathematics core strategy
for 2015-2016 along with highlights from 2014-2015.
Core Strategy
Update:
Mathematics
K-12
Audited Financial Statements for the Period of September 1, 2014
to August 31, 2015 and the Audit Findings Report: Mr. Danielson moved that the Board approve the Audit
Findings Report for the year ended August 31, 2015, and that this report be included as part of the evidence
of the quality indicators for the Director’s evaluation.
Audited
Financial
Statements for
the Period of
September 1,
2014 to August
31, 2015 and
the Audit
Findings Report
CARRIED (9)
UNAPPROVED
Board Subcommittees – Board Pension Committee: Mr. Linklater
moved that the Board approve the Board Pension Committee minutes of September 16, 2015 and
September 29, 2015.
Board
SubcommitteesBoard Pension
Committee
CARRIED (9)
Appointments to Committees of the Board: Mr. Utley moved that the
Board approve the appointments to the committees of the Board as indicated by Trustee interest and recommended
by the Board Chair and Vice Chair as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Appointments
to Committees
of the Board
Board Audit and Risk Committee: Trustees Danielson, Kelleher and Morrison.
Board Discipline Committee: Trustees Linklater, MacPherson and Utley.
Board Governance Committee: Trustees Kelleher, MacPherson and Morrison.
Board Human Resources Committee: Trustees Banks, Brannen and Eyre.
Board Pension Committee: Trustees Danielson, Linklater and MacPherson
Public Section, Saskatchewan School Boards Association: Trustees Utley and MacPherson
Okicīyapi Educational Partnership: Trustees Brannen and Eyre.
Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation: Trustees Brannen and Morrison.
CARRIED (9)
Correspondence: Ms. MacPherson moved that the Board receive
the correspondence as listed. Trustees were provided the opportunity to comment on both correspondence items.
a)
Correspondence
Correspondence from Kevin Waugh and letter of response from Board
Chair Ray Morrison.
b) Correspondence from The Honorable Don Morgan, Minister of Education,
regarding the September 29, 2015 correspondence pertaining to the proposed resolution to allow boards to grant leaves
of absences to trustees.
CARRIED (9)
Reports of Committees and Trustees:
Follow-Up to Saskatchewan School Boards Association 2015 Fall
General Assembly, Learning Alliance Meeting and Public Section Meeting: Trustees were given the opportunity
to share comments and highlights of the meetings held November 8-10, 2015.
 Trustee Brannen reported on her attendance at the School Community
Council General Assembly meeting on November 4, 2015. She also attended the Saskatchewan School Boards
Association Annual General meeting, STA partners’ Social and visited Nutana Collegiate.
 Trustee Eyre reported on her attendance at Walter Murray Collegiate’s
Color Day and their Remembrance Day service. She also attended Aden Bowman Collegiate’s school community
council meeting.
 Trustee Utley reported on his attendance at the School Community
Council General Assembly meeting and the Saskatchewan School Boards Association Annual General meeting. He also
participated in Roland Michener School’s Remembrance Day ceremony and attended school community council
meetings at Roland Michener and College Park Schools.
 Trustee Kelleher reported on her attendance at the Saskatchewan School
Boards Association Annual General meeting.
 Trustee Linklater reported on his attendance at the Saskatchewan
School Boards Association Annual General meeting and Caswell School’s Remembrance Day ceremony.
 Trustee Banks reported on her attendance at School Community
Council meetings at Fairhaven and Lester B. Pearson Schools. She also reported on attending Saskatchewan
School Boards Association Annual General Meeting, Education Sector Strategic Planning Update meeting,
School Community Council General Assembly meeting, Marion M. Graham Collegiate’s presentation by Saskatoon
Police Service and attended the National Philanthropy day luncheon where students from two of our collegiates were
recognized.
Reports of
Committees
UNAPPROVED
 Trustee MacPherson reported on her attendance at several
Board Pension Committee meetings and Board Governance Committee meetings. She also reported on
her upcoming participation in the Brown Governance School Board Member Education and Certification program.
 Board Chair Morrison reported on his attendance at several
Teacher Time taskforce meetings, the meeting of Board Chairs during the Saskatchewan School Boards
Association General meeting, meetings with the Board Governance committee and meetings with the
Calendar Committee to set the 2016-2017 school calendar.
Trustee By-Election: Mr. Utley moved that the Board of Education set
February 24, 2016 as the by-election date for the Trustee vacancy in Ward 9 in the City of Saskatoon.
Trustee
By-Election
CARRIED (9)
Audited Financial Statements for September 1, 2014 to August 31, 2015:
Mr. Danielson moved that the Board approve the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended August 31, 2015,
pending minor changes made after the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Finance’s format review and approval.
Audited
Financial
Statements
for September 1,
2014 to August 1,
2015
CARRIED (9)
Tender for Royal West Daycare Renovation Project: Ms. Kelleher moved
that the Board approve the tender for Royal West Daycare Renovation Project, in the amount of $129,459.00 plus
GST to KIM Constructors Ltd.
Tender for
Royal West
Daycare
Renovation
Project
CARRIED (9)
Annual Report (Tabling of Documents) September 1, 2014 to August 31,
2015: Ms. MacPherson moved that the Board approve the Annual Report for the year ended August 31, 2015.
Annual Report
(Tabling of
Documents)
September 1,
2014 to August
31, 2015
CARRIED (9)
Questions by Trustees:
Response to Trustee MacPherson’s Request for Information Regarding
the Safe Storage of Chemicals in Science Labs: Trustees had the opportunity to comment on this item.
Mr. Linklater moved that the Board adjourn to the call of the Chair or the
Committee of the Whole Board meeting of Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.
CARRIED (9)
The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
Secretary of the School Division
Board Chair
Response to
Trustee
MacPherson’s
Request for
Information
Regarding
the Safe
Storage of
Chemicals in
Science Labs
SASKATOON BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 8, 2015
TOPIC:
SASKATCHEWAN INTERCULTURAL ASSOCIATION
8
FORUM
AGENDA ITEMS
INTENT
[] Board Meeting
[ ] Committee of the Whole
[ ] Correspondence
[ ] New Business
[ ] Reports from Administrative Staff
[] Other: Delegation
[] Information
[ ] Decision
[ ] Discussion
BACKGROUND
Representatives from the Saskatchewan Intercultural Association (SIA), have requested and have been
granted, permission to address the Board with regard to the history of the organization and the importance
of the relationship between SIA and Saskatoon Public Schools.
CURRENT STATUS
Mr. Jess Hamm, Executive Director of SIA and SIA Board member, Ms. Caroline Cottrell, will lead the
presentation.
PREPARED BY
DATE
ATTACHMENTS
Mr. Barry MacDougall, Director of Education
December 1, 2015
None
SASKATOON BOARD OF EDUCATION
MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 8, 2015
TOPIC:
CORRESPONDENCE
12
FORUM
AGENDA ITEMS
INTENT
[] Board Meeting
[ ] Committee of the Whole
[] Correspondence
[ ] New Business
[ ] Reports from Administrative Staff
[ ] Other:
[] Information
[] Decision
[ ] Discussion
BACKGROUND
The following correspondence is included in this file for the information of the Board:
(a)
Correspondence to Ms. Joanne Sproule, City Clerk, City of Saskatoon, from Mr. Garry Benning, Chief
Financial Officer, Saskatoon Public Schools, regarding the February 24, 2016 by-election.
(b)
Correspondence from the Saskatoon Open Door Society, regarding the Saskatoon Open Door Society’s
35th Anniversary Gala.
PREPARED BY
DATE
ATTACHMENTS
Mr. Barry MacDougall, Director of Education
December 1, 2015
Correspondence
Documents
RECOMMENDATION
Proposed Motion:
That the Board receive the correspondence as listed.
SASKATOON BOARD OF EDUCATION
16a
MEETING DATE:
DECEMBER 8, 2015
TOPIC:
RESPONSE TO TRUSTEE EYRE’S QUESTION
REGARDING APPROACHES TO MARKING AND REPORTING
FORUM
AGENDA ITEMS
INTENT
[] Board Meeting
[ ] Committee of the Whole
[ ] Correspondence
[] Information
[ ] New Business
[ ] Decision
[ ] Reports from Administrative Staff
[ ] Discussion
[] Other: Response to Questions from Trustees
BACKGROUND
At the October 27, 2015 Board meeting, Trustee Eyre asked Administration to provide the Board with
information regarding approaches to marking and reporting.
CURRENT STATUS
Beginning in 2009, the Ministry of Education in Saskatchewan has been in the process of developing and
implementing an outcomes-based curriculum, which is a departure from past curriculum documents that
contained a large number of objectives.
The Difference Between an Outcome and an Objective
Generally speaking, an objective is a concise, specific, and short-term statement of what the student is to
learn at the end of instruction. For example, “the student will be able to define the term, federalism.” An
outcome, by contrast, is a statement of significant, essential learning that a student can demonstrate at the
end of a term, or course. E.g. “Examine the concepts of power and authority in the governance of the
societies studied.” (from the Social Studies 9 curriculum)
Evaluation and Assessment in an Outcomes-based Curriculum
The key purpose in outcomes-based assessment, (where each curriculum contains about 10 outcomes), and
grading is to gauge, solely, how an individual student is performing relative to curricular outcomes. Grades
do not reflect student performance relative to other students, and do not rank students on a curve. Grading
on a 4-point rubric describes the quality of the learning, and what steps can be taken to improve learning.
Not yet meeting ‘N’
Indicates a minimal
understanding of
grade level outcomes,
even with support.
Students at this level
demonstrate very
limited skills and/or
knowledge identified
in curricular
outcomes.
Beginning to meet ‘B’
Indicates a partial
understanding of grade
level outcomes.
Students at this level
demonstrate
inconsistent skills
and/or knowledge
identified in curricular
outcomes.
Meeting ‘M’
Indicates a well-developed
understanding of grade
level outcomes. Students
at this level are competent
in their skills and
knowledge identified in
curricular outcomes.
Excelling ‘E’
Indicates an insightful
understanding of grade
level outcomes. Students
at this level apply and
transfer skills and
knowledge to new
situations.
The new progress reports in elementary schools are based on a four point rubric, but that does not mean
that a teacher cannot use a variety of types of measures when assessing a student during the course of a
term. For example, the sample grade book entry below indicates a student’s achievement on a number of
different measures related to three outcomes in Grade 5 Social Studies: Power and Authority (PA).
Outcome Intro
PA 5.1

PA. 5.2
PA 5.3
Outline


Test1
10/10
30/40
Project
E
B
Quiz
12/20
Test2
28/33
35/67
Homework

XX
X
Teacher
Judgement
Report
E
E
Final
Final
Grade
The final evaluation reflects the teacher’s professional judgement of the student’s overall achievement
based on a variety of considerations, including:
•
•
•
•
Weighting of each assessment (see above)
Timing of the assessments, and growth over time
Missing work, or unusually weak performances relative to other work
Most consistent performances
All elementary schools implemented a new progress report this year which uses a four point rubric. This
followed a pilot in two schools during the 2014-2015 school year. Administration will be working with the K8 Assessment Committee and school administrators to solicit feedback and make appropriate modifications
to processes.
PREPARED BY
DATE
Mr. Shane Skjerven, Deputy Director of Education
November 30, 2015
Dr. Kerry Alcorn, Coordinator: Student Assessment and Evaluation
ATTACHMENTS
None