School Board Meeting Minutes March 3rd, 2008
MISSION PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BOARD OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES
2008 03 03, 7:00pm
Heritage Park Secondary School
Minutes
Board of education meeting (open to the public)
MEMBERS PRESENT
Board Chair Carol Hamilton
Vice-Chair Cindy Miller
Trustee Shelley Clarkson
Trustee Pam Alexis
Trustee Randy Cairns
Superintendent of Schools Frank Dunham
Assistant Superintendent Brenda Lightburn
Secretary-Treasurer Ray Velestuk
Director of Human Resources Carrie McVeigh
Executive Assistant Paula Melvin
Presentation: Heritage Park Secondary School
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting of the Board of Education of School District #75 (Mission) was called to order at 7:00 pm on Monday, March 3rd, 2008, by Chair Hamilton. The Board acknowledge that this meeting is being held on Sto:lo Traditional Territory
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
MOTION
That the Agenda be approved as presented
CARRIED
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION
That the Board of Education Meeting minutes of February 19, 2008 be approved as presented.
CARRIED
4. BRING FORWARD FROM THE CLOSED MEETING
No items brought forward.
5. EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Sustaining Quality Education in Mission Public Schools
Superintendent provided a summary report at the meeting.
Chair Hamilton thanked staff for the quality of the information provided, as well as parents and school communities for their patience and support during this process.
Trustees began discussion of the options that best meet the objectives/criteria.
(1) CAIRNS/ALEXIS
That the Board accept Option 3.3 as the preferred option for closure of Fraserview Elementary school effective June 30, 2008.
CARRIED
(2) MILLER/CLARKSON
That the Board accept Option 2.2 as the preferred option for closure of Ferndale Elementary school effective June 30, 2008.
CARRIED
(3) ALEXIS/MILLER
That the Board accept Option 4.2 as the preferred option for closure of Stave Falls Elementary school effective June 30, 2008.
CARRIED
Trustee Clarkson opposed the motion to close Stave Falls.
(4) CAIRNS/MILLER
That the Board approve that the required 3 readings of the school closure bylaws be carried out at one meeting of the Board.
CARRIED
This motion received unanimous approval.
(5) CAIRNS/ALEXIS
That the Board approve the first reading of the School District No. 75 (Mission) Fraserview Elementary School Closure Bylaw 2008-1.
CARRIED
(6) CAIRNS/MILLER
That the Board approve the second reading of the School District No. 75 (Mission) Fraserview Elementary School Closure Bylaw 2008-1.
CARRIED
Trustee Cairns read aloud the school closure bylaw.
(7) CAIRNS/MILLER
That the Board approve the third reading of the School District No. 75 (Mission) Fraserview Elementary School Closure Bylaw 2008-1.
CARRIED
(8) CAIRNS/ALEXIS
That the Board approve the first reading of the School District No. 75 (Mission) Ferndale Elementary School Closure Bylaw 2008-2.
CARRIED
(9) CAIRNS/ALEXIS
That the Board approve the second reading of the School District No. 75 (Mission) Ferndale Elementary School Closure Bylaw 2008-2.
CARRIED
Trustee Cairns read aloud the school closure bylaw.
(10) CAIRNS/MILLER
That the Board approve the third reading of the School District No. 75 (Mission) Ferndale Elementary School Closure Bylaw 2008-2.
CARRIED
(11) CAIRNS/ALEXIS
That the Board approve the first reading of the School District No. 75 (Mission) Stave Falls Elementary School Closure Bylaw 2008-3.
CARRIED
(12) CAIRNS/ALEXIS
That the Board approve the second reading of the School District No. 75 (Mission) Stave Falls Elementary School Closure Bylaw 2008-3.
CARRIED
Trustee Cairns read aloud the school closure bylaw.
(13) CAIRNS/ALEXIS
That the Board approve the third reading of the School District No. 75 (Mission) Stave Falls Elementary School Closure Bylaw 2008-3.
CARRIED
Trustee Clarkson opposed the motion to close Stave Falls.
Elementary/Secondary Boundaries
Following the school closure process it was identified that the district will need to relieve enrolment pressure on Albert McMahon Elementary. District staff recommended that the Board engage in a consultation process in October/November 2008 to review school boundaries. Implementation will be for the 2009/10 school year. District staff will design a consultation process and bring back to the Board before the end of this school year.
8. QUESTION PERIOD
Ten questions were asked regarding Sustaining Quality Education in Mission Public Schools and two questions regarding Elementary/Secondary Boundaries.
Chair Hamilton thanked the Board for their hard work and deliberations in making these difficult decisions.
9. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION
That the meeting adjourn - Time 8:50pm.
CARRIED