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School Board Meeting Minutes December 19, 2006

MISSION PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
2006 12 19
7:00 pm - Windebank Elementary

MEMBERS PRESENT
Ms C Hamilton, Chair
Mr F Dunham, Superintendent of Schools
Ms C Miller, Vice-Chair
Mrs B Lightburn, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Mrs P Alexis, Trustee
Mr R Velestuk, Secretary-Treasurer
Ms S Clarkson, Trustee
Mr R Cairns, Trustee
Mrs P Melvin, Administrative Assistant

Presentations

1. CALL TO ORDER

7:40 pm by Secretary-Treasurer Velestuk

2. ELECTION OF CHAIR

The Secretary-Treasurer called for nominations for the office of The Chair.
Trustee Alexis nominated Trustee Hamilton.
Nominations were called two more times.
Being no further nominations, Trustee Hamilton was acclaimed Board Chair.

Chair Hamilton assumed the Chair.

The Board acknowledged that this meeting is being held on Sto:lo Traditional Territory.

3. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR

The Chair called for nominations for the office of Vice-Chair.
Trustee Clarkson nominated Trustee Miller.
Nominations were called two more times.

Being no further nominations, Trustee Miller was acclaimed Board Vice-Chair.

4. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

MOTION
That the Agenda be approved as presented:
CARRIED

5. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

MOTION
That the Regular Meeting Minutes of 2006 11 21 be approved as presented
CARRIED

6. BRING FORWARD FROM THE CLOSED MEETING

Two labour relations items.

7. EDUCATION COMMITTEE

7.1 Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement

An Enhancement Agreement is a commitment made by each school district, all local Aboriginal communities and the Ministry of Education, to work together to improve the success of all Aboriginal students. Mission Public Schools is in the process of working towards an Enhancement Agreement. Consultation sessions have taken place and a meeting will be held on February 13, 2007 to set the goals and format the final draft of the Agreement with all stakeholders.

The Board thanked District staff for their work on the Agreement and for facilitating community input.

7.2 School Fees

Fees will not be charged for field trips that are necessary to meet the learning outcomes for graduation.

Elective courses will continue to be offered for the remainder of the current school year, however, it may be necessary for schools to modify the content for some or all of these courses.

Information has been provided to the Board of School Trustees for consideration, in terms of the legal context both in the short and long term.

Mission Public Schools will continue to work through the school fees issue.

7.3 DPAC Update

DPAC thanked Karen Greaux for attending the DPAC meeting to give a presentation on numeracy, and Superintendent Dunham for attending to discuss school fees. DPAC also thanked Vice-Chair Miller for attending the meeting and showing her support to DPAC.

8.0 BUSINESS COMMITTEE

8.1 Policy Approvals

MOTION
That the Board of School Trustees approve the following new and revised policies in accordance with the attached:
Early Learning Partnerships Policy (new)
Delegation Policy #6009 (revised)
CARRIED

These policies were presented for first reading at the public meeting in June 2006 and have been circulated to the educational community for review and comment.

8.2 Draft Revised Policy

The draft revised Safety Procedures For Employees Working Alone Policy #1012 was presented for first reading. This policy will be circulated to the educational committee for review and comment and will be brought back to the Board for formal consideration in March 2007.

8.3 SOFI Report

The Statement of Financial Information (SOFI) is a report submitted to the province under the Financial Information Act. The report includes the audited financial statements.

9.0 TRUSTEES REPORTS

Trustees each reported on activities they have participated in on behalf of the Board and the School District.

Superintendent Dunham announced the appointment of Carrie McVeigh as the new Director of Human Resources. Director of Human Resources McVeigh will commence her appointment on January 22, 2007.

8. QUESTION PERIOD

No questions were asked.

9. ADJOURNMENT

MOTION
That the meeting adjourn - Time 8:30 pm.

CARRIED