April 25, 2012 Board Highlights

Recognition:

Okanagan Mission Secondary School Teachers

Recipients of the Ken Spencer Award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

The Board of Education recognized Carolyn Durley

, Graham Johnson and Paul Janke for receiving

the Ken Spencer National Award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning.

Declaration:

Asian Heritage Month – May 2012

The Chairperson made the following Declaration:

The Board of Education declares the month of May 2012 as “Asian Heritage Month” in School

District No. 23 (Central Okanagan).

Presentation:

Heather Anderson, Arion Therapeutic Farm

Ms. Henderson provided a presentation on therapeutic riding, describing how the local non-profit farm

provides equine and animal facilitated therapies for students and adults with special needs.

Declaration:

National Day of Mourning – April 28, 2012

The Chairperson made the following Declaration:

The Board of Education declares April 28, 2012 as a Day of Mourning in School District No. 23

(Central Okanagan) and observes a moment of silence to honour those workers who have been

hurt or who have lost their lives in the course of doing their work.

Superintendent’s Report:

The Superintendent reported on the following:

– Issues regarding Bill 22 and the current labour dispute continue to be worked through at a

District and school level. The amount of teacher invo

lvement in extra-curricular activities is still

yet to be determined. It is anticipated that graduation ceremonies will continue; however,

teacher involvement may be different than in previous years.

– As a result of schools participating in the annual Terry Fox Run this past year, School District

No. 23 schools raised $24,654.59 for cancer research.

Action Items:

1. School Act Class Size/Class Composition Update Report: March 2012

The Board of Education approved the School Act Cl

ass Size/Class Composition Update Report for

the month of March 2012, and that the Declaration of Appropriate Learning Situation by the

Superintendent be approved for submission to the Minister of Education.

2. Capital Projects Bylaw No. 126383 – 2012/2013 Annual Facilities Grant

The Board of Education gave first, second and third readings and adopted School District No. 23

Capital Project Bylaw No. 126383 – Annual Facilities Grant.

3. CUPE Member Employment Opportunities During the Two-Week Spring Break

The Board of Education directed the Superintendent to discuss with CUPE the feasibility of offering

meaningful employment to those CUPE employees who are disadvantaged by the two-week Spring

Break, and that discussions take place before the Calendar Committee meets next year, and before

the 2013/2014 Budget discussions, with recommendations brought to the Board of Education in a

timely fashion.

4. Student Transportation Charge – 2012/2013

The Board of Education approved a 50% reduction in the Student Transportation Charge as

described in Policy 470 and 470R (Regulations) “Transportation Services Management” for all

students using the School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) transportation system.

5. Trustee Indemnity for the 2012/2013 Fiscal Year

The Board of Education set the Trustee Indemnity for July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 with no increase

to the stipend.

6. Superintendent’s 2012/2013 District Budget Recommendations

The Board of Education adopted the specific budget allocations and decisions, pertaining to the

2012/2013 Preliminary School District Budget as presented at the April 25, 2012 Public Board

Meeting, with an amendment to include the revised student transportation charge.

Information Items

1. School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) 2011 Graduate Outcomes Survey Report

2. School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) Student Readiness Annual Report

March 28, 2012 Board Highlights

Superintendent’s Report:

The Superintendent reported on the following:

– The “Art in Action” display of outstanding middle/secondary school artwork continues at the

Kelowna Art Gallery until June 24, 2012.

– The 35th Annual BC Interior Jazz Festival will be held at the Kelowna Community Theatre from April 12-14.

Commendations to all those involved with the organization and facilitation of this outstanding event.

– On Thursday, March 29th, the District’s Human Resources Department will be hosting the

annual Employee Recognition Ceremonies where new employees and employees with 10, 20,

30, 35 and 40 years of service are recognized.

– The District will be participating in Earth Hour on Saturday, March 31st

, 2012 from 8:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. and will be encouraging staff to participate in Earth Hour by reducing household use

of electricity as well.

– The District wishes West Kelowna success with its “Hockeyville” Day events on Saturday, March 31st and recognizes the staff, students, and community members who have been

involved in the community bid for Hockeyville 2012.

– The Minister of Education announced the passing of Bill 22 on March 17, 2012. Senior staff is currently working through the details of Bill 22,

including the reporting requirements for the new Learning Improvement Fund. The Superintendent will be consulting with the Central

Okanagan Teachers’ Association regarding the plan for the support of vulnerable students in

the future.

Action Items:

1. School Act Class Size/Class Composition Update Report: February 2012

The Board of Education approved the School Act Class Size/Class Composition Update Report for

the month of February 2012. Additionally, the Declaration of Appropriate Learning Situation was

approved for submission to the Minister of Education.

2. Annual Facility Grant Plan for 2012/2013 to 2016/2017

The Board of Education approved the Annual Facility Grant Plan for 2012/2013 to 2016/2017, as

presented at the March 28, 2012 Public Board Meeting.

3. Interim Policy 386 – “Employee Use of Electronic and Social Media Communication”

The Board of Education approved the interim Policy 386 “Employee Use of Electronic and Social

Media Communication” as the final School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) social media policy

for employees, and that the policy be brought back to the Education and Student Services

Committee within a year’s time for review.

4. Interim Policy 486 – “Student Use of Electronic and Social Media Communication”

The Board of Education approved the interim Policy 486 “Student Use of Electronic and Social

Media Communication” as the final School District No. 23 (Central Okanagan) social media policy

for students, and that the policy be brought back to the Education and Student Services Committee

within a year’s time for review.

5. New Policy 387 – “Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy”

The Board of Education approved new Policy 387 – “Freedom of Information and Protection of

Privacy”.

6. Naming the Proposed New Elementary School on Rosewood Drive

The Board of Education directed the Planning and Facilities Committee to initiate the process of

establishing the name for the new elementary school to be built on Rosewood Drive, as per Policy

630 “Dedication and Naming of Schools and Facilities”.