MEDICINE HAT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 76
REGULAR MEETING
A G E N D A
Tuesday, May 17, 2011 - 7:00 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
II. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Presentation and adoption of the Minutes of the Regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 and Committee of the Whole meeting held on
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 .
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III. CORRESPONDENCE
IV. RECOGNITIONS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Jennifer Matt 1.
The District is proud to recognize Jennifer Matt as the Edwin Parr nominee that represented Medicine Hat School District No. 76 at the
Zone 6 ceremony.
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2. Darren Klein
Congratulations to Darren Klein, teacher at Alexandra Middle School, who is the co-recipient of the 2011 ASAA Sportsmanlike Coach of the Year award. Mr. Klein coaches the junior football and wrestling teams at Medicine Hat High School and is involved with athletic programs at Alexandra Middle School. Mr. Klein is a wonderful influence and role model for students.
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3. Organizers of Yamate Exchange
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V. PRESENTATIONS
Dale Lehr 1.
Dale Lehr is the recipient of the ASCA Parent of Distinction Award.
Ms. Lorraine Forsen, Director of Alberta School Councils Association, will be in attendance to present Mr. Lehr with the award.
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Students Helping and Connecting with Students 2.
Ms. Godin, teacher at Medicine Hat High School, and two students will make a presentation to the Board. Students from Ms. Godin’s class at Medicine Hat High School have been involved in a project with grade 3 students at Ross Glen. The students from her program at MHHS worked with the grade 3 students at Ross Glen to connect an understanding of learning and the value of connecting.
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CHHS Field Trip to California 3.
Mark Ward, teacher at Crescent Heights High School, will share with the Board experiences from their April field trip to California.
Thank you to Doug Dalton, Glen Mori and Tonya Mori for their time and effort put into making arrangements for the Yamate Exchange this year. It was great to see our District students and the Japanese students interacting and having such a wonderful time. It was reported that the Japanese students had a great exchange experience in Canada and largely in part because of your outstanding preparation and organization. Thank you for a tremendous job.
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4. Medicine Hat Christian School Field Trip to Costa Rica
Michelle Hymanyk, teacher at Medicine Hat Christian School, will share with the Board experiences from their April field trip to Europe.
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5. Junior Kindergarten
The district is providing extensive early childhood programming. One component, Junior Kindergarten, will be highlighted at this meeting.
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Enclosure No. 1
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6. Emerge Project
Tim Johnson, Technology Leadership Coordinator, will provide the
Board with an update of the “Increasing School Technology
Leadership for the 21 st Century” Alberta Education grant project that is in its final year. Examples will be given on the impact of the project towards leadership and integrating technology into instruction.
Modeling, collaboration, assistive technology, professional learning and sustainability will be addressed.
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8. NSBA – Dr. Doug Reeves Session
Dr. Reeves presented at a recent NSBA session. An overview of his research will be presented at the meeting.
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VI. ITEMS FOR ACTION
1. Field Trip Request to Costa Rica - CHHS
Mr. Dean Brown, teacher at Crescent Heights High School, is requesting permission for students from Crescent Heights High
School to travel to Costa Rica on February 14-23, 2012. A Field Trip request form is attached.
The District continues to demonstrate continuous improvement in a variety of areas. Please note that the Achievement/Diploma test data is not received until the fall.
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Enclosure No. 2
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It is recommended that the Board approve, in principle, a field trip for students from Crescent Heights High School to travel to Costa Rica for the period February 14-23, 2012, inclusive, subject to the following conditions:
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Accountability Pillar Results a] b] c] d] e] that the District’s Student Waiver Forms be signed by all parents; that there be no cost to the Board, other than the cost of substitute teachers for approved supervising teachers traveling on the Field Trip; that any adults participating in the trip who are not designated supervisors be informed and sign a release that the Board does not accept any responsibility (liability or otherwise) as a result of their participation; that the Secretary-Treasurer, or designate, obtain confirmation that adequate District insurance is in place for this field trip; that criminal record checks be obtained for parent supervisors (non-district personnel);
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f] g] h] i] j] that the Principal/Teacher responsible continue to monitor and keep track of the travel advisories and ensure that students and parents are aware that the trip could be cancelled; that the Principal/Teacher comply with all criteria set out in
Policy 743; that a letter be signed by each parent granting permission for their child to travel out-of-the-country with another specifically named adult; that each student be in possession of a passport, valid for at least six months beyond the expected return date; that each parent be given a copy of the letter from Dr. Grant
Henderson, Superintendent, re: measles immunization.
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Enclosure No. 3
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VII. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
1. School Visit Reports
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As part of the Board’s goal of “Putting the Public Back into Public
Education” trustees were visiting one school each year for the next three years. This is a chance to share the governance perceptions from trustees in this goal.
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VIII. MOVE TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
It is recommended that the Board move to Committee of the Whole to discuss certain confidential matters.
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IX. RECONVENE TO OPEN BOARD MEETING
X. ACTION ARISING OUT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
XI. ADJOURMENT