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Board of Education Meeting
January 19, 2010
West Heights Elementary


Members Present:

Chair Cindy MillerSuperintendent Frank Dunham
Vice-Chair Carol HamiltonSecretary-Treasurer Roy Daykin
Trustee Pam AlexisDeputy Superintendent Brenda Lightburn
Trustee Karen PettyAssociate Superintendant, Human Resources, Carrie McVeigh
Trustee Randy CairnsExecutive Assistant Jane Boutilier

Presentations:

  1. Call to Order

    2. The meeting of the Board of Education of School District #75 (Mission) was called to order at 7:05 pm on Tuesday, January 19th, 2009 by Chair Hamilton.

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

  2. Adoption of Agenda

    3. MOTION
    That the agenda be approved as presented.

    CARRIED

  3. Approval of Minutes

    4. MOTION
    That the Board of Education Meeting minutes of December 15th, 2009, be approved as amended.

    CARRIED

  4. Bring Forward From Closed Meeting

    5. No items brought forward.

  5. Presentations From Committees

    6. The presentation was made prior to the start of the meeting (see above).

  6. Education Committee

    7. Full Day Kindergarten

    MOTION
    That the Board of Education use available Ministry funding to further its implementation of full day kindergarten programs for the 2010/11 year.
    CARRIED (RC/PA)

    The Board acknowledged the work of the Deputy Superintendent in this area.

    Vision 2020

    Superintendent Dunham provided an overview of the survey results and the process thus far. A revised report from the second round of consultation meetings has been posted on the website. Further examination and public input is required before recommendations are brought to the Board in March 2010.

    Food Guidelines Review

    The Ministry of Education will be conducting a review of the Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales in BC Schools during the current 2009-10 school year. Through random selection Mission Central Elementary and Heritage Park Secondary have been selected to participate in the review.

    Adopt-A-Block Society’s Program Review

    Mission Adopt-A-Block Society’s review of its education program delivered in the Mission School District for the time period 2006-2009 was reviewed by the Board. The Board noted the eye-opening data resulting from the school litter audits. Superintendent Dunham noted that a connection can be made between Me-to-We many of the activities at the local level.

    DPAC Update

    DPAC provided an update on their activities.

  7. Business Committee

    8. Budget Reviews

    MOTION
    That the Board of Education approves initiating a budget review of the Clarke Theatre and Summit Learning Centre.
    CARRIED (PA/KP)

    As part of detailed budget work for 2010/11, an analysis of income and expenses for these two sites should be done to determine their financial impact on the school district. Secretary-Treasurer Daykin informed the Board that this is a normal business exercise; a similar review was done for Riverside about 4 years ago.

    Trustees noted that a substantive review of the Clarke theatre usage may offer useful data.

    Superintendent Dunham commented that the review of Summit is about resources not programs. The Superintendent acknowledged Summit leadership and staff with respect to accountability having recently gone through a very successful audit.

    Lifetime Learning Correspondence

    Lifetime Learning currently leases space at the Fraserview Elementary site. Lifetime Learning wrote to the Board expressing an interest in obtaining use of the gymnasium at Fraserview to expand its program offerings. The gymnasium is currently being used by the school district for storage. Secretary-Treasurer Daykin advised the Board that he has corresponded with Lifetime Learning regarding their enquiry.

    ICBC Public Awareness Campaign

    Information received from ICBC regarding the new law against the use of hand-held cell phones and communication devices was presented for information.

    Energy Manager with District of Mission

    After the removal of the AFG funding and the pursuant question by B.C. Hydro as to school districts’ ability to support the work of its proposed Energy Manager initiative, discussions between District of Mission and School District staff produced a proposal that asked B.C. Hydro to fund a full-time energy manager position that would be split evenly between the two jurisdictions.

    B.C. Hydro was receptive to the idea although it had not been attempted anywhere else in the province. On January 4, 2010 the municipality and school district were advised that B.C. Hydro would fund an Energy Manager and the shared initiative would be viewed as a pilot project.

    Secretary-Treasurer Daykin and the Board acknowledged the work of District Principal Stan Weir for his work with the District of Mission to put this together.

  8. Committee/Trustee Reports

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

  9. Question Period

    10. One comment was made; an invitation was extended to the board to come to Edwin S. Richards Elementary at 11:00am on Tuesday January 26th, to take in a performance by the Watoto Choir.

  10. Adjournment

    11. MOTION
    That the meeting adjourns at 8:30 pm.
    CARRIED