January 12, 2022 Board Highlights

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Career Programs
Participating by Zoom:
Alan Lalonde, Assistant Superintendent
Bob Boback, Dual Credit Coordinator
As part of the Central Okanagan Public Schools continuous goal to promote Dual Credit Programs to
students, parents, staff and community members, a promotional video was created. Dual Credit Programs and courses allow students the opportunity to earn post-secondary credentials and
high school graduation credits at the same time. In nearly all cases, tuition is covered by the School District for qualifying students. Student fees, tools, and supplies are the student’s responsibility. These programs generally begin in September or February of their grade 11 or 12 year, depending on the program they wish to pursue. Commencing in September 2022, a new dual credit program for Early Childhood Education, in partnership with Okanagan College, will be commencing.
Recognition:
Megan Frederick, Band Teacher at Okanagan Mission Secondary School
Participating by Zoom:
Jasmine Lemon, Vice-Principal, Okanagan Mission Secondary School
The Board of Education congratulated Megan Frederick, Band Teacher at Okanagan Mission Secondary
School, for receiving the National Certificate of Excellence from the 2021 Prime Minister’s Awards for
Teaching Excellence.
École Kelowna Secondary School Owls Senior Boys Volleyball Team – Provincial Champions
Participating by Zoom from École Kelowna Secondary School:
Troy White, Principal
Coaches:
Mike Sodaro, Head Coach
Brady Ibbetson, Assistant Coach
Team Members:
Kian Bos
Aiden Currie
Hudson Farrell
Max Gainey
Sam Jablonski
Oaklen Kowal
Sebastien Manuel
Gavin Margerison
Manuel Olliges
Walker Sodaro
Maxim Storozhuk
Tyler Valuck
The Board of Education congratulated the École Kelowna Secondary School Owls Senior Boys AAA
Volleyball team, who after being silver medalists five times, were able to win gold on December 11, 2021 at the Provincial Championships held in Richmond. Grade 11 setter Walker Sodaro was named MVP of the
tournament with Hudson Farrell and Sam Jablonski named first team all-stars, and teammate Gavin
Margerison named to the second team all-stars.
École Kelowna Secondary School Owls Senior Girls Volleyball Team – Provincial Bronze Medalists
Participating by Zoom from École Kelowna Secondary School:
Troy White, Principal
Coaches:
Kelly Hettinga, Head Coach
Jason Friesen, Coach
Samantha Temme, Coach
Team Members:
Calista Cencig
Hannah Friesen
Kai Forster
Mikki Greene
Abby Hettinga
Taryn Hope
Kierra Lidstone
Tenny McCarthy
Makenna Marble
Hayley Schroder
Victoria Shultz
Ryenn Schutz
Sofia Vicaretti
The Board of Education congratulated the École Kelowna Secondary School Owls Senior Girls Volleyball
team who won the bronze medal at the Provincial Championships held on December 9-11, 2021 on
Vancouver Island. Abby Hettinga of the Owls was named to the tournament’s first all-star team while
teammate Taryn Hope was named the tournament’s top libero.
Declaration:
Family Literacy Week – January 23 to 29, 2022
The Board of Education declared January 23 to 29, 2022 as Family Literacy Week in Central Okanagan
Public Schools.
Action Items:
Letter of Support – Grant Application for École Casorso Elementary School Outdoor Learning Space
The Board of Education agreed to write a letter of support for École Casorso Elementary School’s Grant
application for the TD Friends of the Environment Grant for an outdoor learning space.
Westside Catchment and French Immersion Programming Review Recommendations
Attached to the Board Meeting Highlights is the documentation referred to as “Appendix D” in the Motions below.
The Board of Education made the following Motions:
THAT: Effective the 2022/23 school year, the Board of Education moves the elementary English
catchment for a portion of Tallus Ridge from Mar Jok Elementary School to Shannon Lake Elementary
School, as presented in Appendix D.
THAT: Subject to the final approval of the capital funding for the Westside Secondary School by
February 28, 2022:
Effective the 2022/23 school year, the Board of Education moves the elementary English
catchment for the new subdivision in Smith Creek from Webber Road Elementary School to
Shannon Lake Elementary School, as presented in Appendix D.
THAT: Subject to the final approval of the capital funding for the Westside Secondary School after
February 28, 2022:
Effective the 2022/23 school year, the Board of Education moves the elementary English
catchment for the new subdivision of Smith Creek from École George Pringle Elementary School
to Shannon Lake Elementary School, as presented in Appendix D.
THAT: Subject to the final approval of the capital funding for the Westside Secondary School by
February 28, 2022:
Effective the 2022/23 school year, the Board of Education moves the elementary English
catchment for the new subdivision of Goat’s Peak from Webber Road Elementary School to
Peachland Elementary School, as presented in Appendix D.
THAT: Subject to the final approval of the capital funding for the Westside Secondary School after
February 28, 2022:
Effective the 2022/23 school year, the Board of Education moves the elementary English
catchment for the new subdivision of Goat’s Peak from École George Pringle Elementary School
to Peachland Elementary School, as presented in Appendix D.
Information Items:
The Board of Education reviewed the following:
Level 4 and 5 Field Study Summary – 2021/2022
General Statement – December 9, 2021
General Statement – December 15, 2021
General Statement – December 31, 2021
Video Surveillance – Annual Report to the Board
Items of Special Mention
The Board Chair, Trustees and the Superintendent of Schools/CEO spoke of the following:
• Appreciation was expressed to the Operations staff for their quick removal of snow from the parking lot
at École Kelowna Secondary School.
• Trustee attendance at the COPAC Meeting held on Monday, January 10, 2022.
• The collaboration between Mount Boucherie Secondary School and Rutland Senior Secondary School
to offer a Forestry Program for students in Central Okanagan Public Schools.
• Families interested in French Immersion for Kindergarten are invited to sign up for virtual information
sessions. The dates and times of the Open Houses are posted on the School District website. To
register for the sessions, parents are asked to please contact the school.