CALL TO ORDER
Trustee Chell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE
Trustees Chell, Hamilton, Morrone and Nicholson;
Superintendent Cooper, MVE Principal Cooper, RTA President MacFarlane, Confidential Secretary Glen, and one member of the media.
Regrets: Trustee Bott, District Vice-Principal of Operations and Technology Woodhurst and Secretary-Treasurer Ross.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
06: R-59 Morrone/Hamilton
“THAT the agenda be approved with the following additions:
8.4.C A Midsummer Night’s Dream Presentation
8.4.D Katimavik”
CARRIED
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
06: R-60 Nicholson/Morrone
“THAT the minutes of the Regular Board meeting of May 23rd, 2006 be approved with the following change:
06: R-53 Bott/Morrone.”
CARRIED
06: R-61 Hamilton/Morrone
“THAT the minutes of the Special Board meeting of May 30th, 2006 be approved as presented.”
CARRIED
SPECIAL REPORTS
Mountain View Elementary School Annual Report
Principal Cooper presented an enlightening report to the Board. One of the major highlights for Mountain View Elementary is the new playground which would not have been possible without the involvement of the parents including Wendy Rota who spearheaded the project. Parent involvement is very strong at MVE which contributes to the success of the school. Principal Cooper also emphasized the positive interactions of students. Involving students in leadership activities fosters the development of positive role models and mentors. MVE’s webpage is a wealth of information and an interactive tool to give students a voice and an opportunity to showcase their stories.
Mountain View Elementary School Annual Report cont.
Trustee Chell thanked Principal Cooper for the report. The words positive and supportive were evident throughout the report. It is clear that the parents are very involved and students, parents and staff are to be commended.
Superintendent Cooper commented on how impressed she was with the number of staff supported activities by the smallest school staff. She asked that Principal Cooper relay her thanks to the staff for their support of our students.
NEW BUSINESS
Administration Report: Superintendent Anne Cooper
Received as information.
Superintendent Cooper updated Trustees that, since the writing of her report, Roots of Empathy has agreed to fund an extra facilitator for a total of three new facilitators and that all the CUPE staff lay-offs have been rescinded.
Superintendent Cooper thanked Trustees for another enjoyable year. She is grateful for the opportunity to work with a Board who is focused on doing what is right for children and for the opportunity to work with such dedicated staff.
Trustee Chell added best wishes to the five retirees who were honoured at a retirement function on June 5th, 2006. Teachers, Karen Stockand and Marilyn Taylor; and Support Staff Emmet Anderson, Don Hawker and Margaret Lelievre were commended for their contributions to the youth of our community.
Board Authorized Course
06: R-62 Morrone/Nicholson
“THAT the Board approve Leadership 12, as a Board/Authority Authorized course.”
Trustee Nicholson commented on how impressed he was with the focus of the course on giving back to the community and the excellent balance between practical elements and theory.
CARRIED
Policy 4.12 – Disposal of Surplus Assets
06: R-63 Nicholson/Morrone
“THAT the Board approve new Policy 4.12 Disposal of Surplus Assets.”
Trustee Nicholson commented that the district will give attention to the disbursement of assets with historical significance, as per the policy.
CARRIED
Policy 4.13 – Use of Surplus Space
06: R-64 Nicholson/Morrone
“THAT the Board circulate the attached Board Policy 4.13 Use of Surplus Space.”
CARRIED
2006/2007 Board Meeting Schedule
06: R-65 Hamilton/Nicholson
“THAT the Board approve the dates for the 2006/2007 Board meetings as presented.”
CARRIED
COMMITTEE REPORTS
District Parent Advisory Committee Minutes of May 30th, 2006
06: R-66 Morrone/Nicholson
“THAT the minutes of the District Parent Advisory Committee meeting of May 30th, 2006 be received as presented.”
CARRIED
Elementary School Consolidation Steering Committee Minutes of May 31st, 2006
06: R-67 Morrone/Hamilton
“THAT the minutes of the Elementary School Consolidation Steering Committee meeting of May 31st, 2006 be received as presented.”
CARRIED
Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee Minutes of June 7th, 2006
06: R-68 Hamilton/Morrone
“THAT the minutes of the Aboriginal Education Advisory Committee meeting of June 7th, 2006 be received as presented.”
CARRIED
TRUSTEE REPORTS
OC Advisory Committee Minutes of April 4th, 2006
Received as information.
OC Regional Advisory Committee Minutes of June 1st, 2006
Trustee Nicholson updated Trustees on the draft plan for the Shuswap-Revelstoke region for 2007 – 2012. Of note, is the plan to develop and market field schools in Revelstoke.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Presentation
Trustee Nicholson attended the RSS Drama 11/12 presentation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. There was a cast of 22, a production crew of 20, several scene changes and still they presented a very smooth production.
06: R-69 Nicholson/Morrone
“THAT the Board send a letter of congratulations to the Drama 11/12 class for an outstanding presentation.”
CARRIED
Katimavik
Trustee Hamilton advised Trustees that Katimavik volunteers came out and helped with the cooking and serving at the District Track Meet.
06: R-70 Hamilton/Morrone
“THAT the Board send a thank you letter to Katimavik for their assistance at the District Track Meet.”
CARRIED
CORRESPONDENCE
The following correspondence was received as information:
ü Screen Smart Committee Letter dated May 18th, 2006 re: SD #19 Participation
ü Minister of Education Letter dated May 30th, 2006 re: Bill 33
ü Bob Rogers Letter to Revelstoke Arts Council dated June 6th, 2006 re: I Tromboni
06: R-71 Morrone/Hamilton
“THAT the Board send a thank you letter to the Revelstoke Arts Council for their support of our students.”
CARRIED
RECESS
The meeting recessed at 8:35 p.m. in order to conduct the closed session.
CLOSED BOARD ITEMS
? Work Safe Management Services
? BCPSEA Update
? CUPE Bargaining Update
? Transportation Assistance Rates
? Student Suspensions - May
DATED: June 13th, 2006
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