During public comment period I made comments about the two week spring break and the impact on students and families that cannot afford the extra time off.
Another parent spoke to moving the alternative programs to Balmoral and lack of consultation with families in the area and also the traffic that would be created and asks that everyone in the area that could potentially be affected be consulted so that there is no ill will.
Artists for Kids Trust 2010/2011 Annual Report - presented by Yolande Martinello - discussion around being open longer in the new facility; will we have enough prints to meet the demand; open during the summer to attract tourists (summer time will be under the Smith Foundation); student program will remain the same;
Motion: moved & carried
Community Learning Program - presented by John Lewis, Mark Jefferson, Julie Parker, Monty Bell & Patrick (missed last name) background can be found: http://www.nvsd44.bc.ca/en/sitecore/content/Updates/~/media/PDF_uploads/BoardMeetings/2011_12/BoardAgendaPackage20111115.ashx
- Background given with board goals - strategic plan spoken to connecting to the BC's Education Plan Key elements
- three year operation plan
- students will be at the centre of the Alternative program
- Community Living Program (CLP) being used as an operating name
- Community support services
- District Support Services (Distant Learning/Continuing Education/High School Completion/Work Experience)
- NVSD Learning Centre
Philosophy - develop the best program for our kids
Criteria - flexible schedules for students - time of day, number of classes, full-time, part-time
Differentiated instructional methodologies
Integrated instructional approaches
- learning outcomes integrated across the curriculum ie applications of math through carpentry
15-20:1 students to teacher - one teacher and one youth engagement worker
Increased course options to meet students interest
Develop and promote innovative and sustainable program
- flexible programming integrating blended DL program with face to face instruction
opportunity for students to cross enroll at other schools for district specialty programs
- opportunity to participate full in career programs, work experience apprenticeships, ITA initiatives etc...
- smooth transitions from Choices and to Choices
- course selection is aligned with graduation requirements, enabling the students to select from a wide array of elective courses offered within the program, the Learning Centre or in the community.
Strengthen and expand reciprocal community relations
Wrap-around support services for students
- health & nutrition (food program breakfast/lunch)
- youth services for counseling, medical, physical & mental health services
Community Services wishing to partner
- Vancouver Coastal Health
- Ministry of Children and Family Development
- North Shore Neigh
- Capilano Youth Services, Parkgate Youth Services
- NS Multicultural Society
- Tsleil-Waututh & Squamish Nations
Patrick spoke to the drawings of the new facility and what was to be included.
School, counselling support services, administration, community learning support offices, resource management, parking
Sites looked at - Keith Lynn, Plymouth, Lucas Centre & Balmoral
Analysis
New school - $15 mil; KL - $15 mil; Plymouth $6 mil; Lucas $5 mil; Balmoral $2.5 mil
Recommendation - Balmoral
Time lines Phases
Planning Consultation
Consolation Programs/PACS/students community partners
Design - schematic; detail; contract docs; tendering award
Permits
East side of the district is 25% of our student population
Exective Committee recommendation - Balmoral
Next Steps
- inform all parents, staff & partner groups
- continue to meet with alternative program staff, parents PACS and Students
- Engage consultant team
- establish facility design working group
- continue program development (district & choices)
- continue consultation with potential partners and community agencies
- proceed with implementation planning with reps for alternative programs and local PACs
- continue working with DNV & PACs regarding traffic management
How to pay for this.....IY - possibilities include - Annual Facility Grant (part of all of it), capital reserves (about $2 mil in reserves), or sale of land
Careers high on the agenda for these students.
Motion to approve Balmoral as the site for the CLP - Trustee Forward Moved; Trustee Bouman Second - motion moved - Trustee Skinner voted against.
Local School Calendar 2012/2013
Spring break for the 2012/2013 school year will be March 18 to March 28 2013 - Motion passed.
Trustee Forward; Trustee Skinner; doesn't support
Trustee Bouman; Trustee Tasi; Trustee Back; Trustee Buchanan; Trustee Stratton; support
Proposed Revised Policy 101: Board of Education - Role & Function
&
Proposed New Policy 107: Board of Education - Stipend, Resources, & Expenses.
Policies to be referred to the new board.
Proposed Revised Policy 303: Student Health Services and Medication Management
- housekeeping item to remove the word Oral
Motioned carried
10:00 - Motion to move past 10:00 pm - Carried
Community Use of School District Facilities - Final Report
Motion to receive the report and accept the recommendations - Carried
Field Trips - out of country
Superintendent's Report
Presentation to Outgoing Trustees to Trustee Bouman, Trustee Back & Trustee Buchanan
Future Meetings
Public Question & Comment Period
Again, this my interpretation of tonight's events.....for the official minutes please see the district website.
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