SCI Advisory Council for School Leadership
Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2006 (3 pages) approved at mtg of March 30/06
Location: SCI Library Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Attendance: D. Wachniak, N. Bertrand, G. Hayward Williams, D. Duma,
K. Carey (Trustee), S. Boulding ( Springfield Parents for the Performing Arts Chair),C. Ammeter, G. Parker (regrets),M. McGurran Scott ( regrets)
P. Ilchena ( Principal)
1. Motion to accept agenda with the following additions/changes; 4b) presentation by Springfield Parents for the Performing Arts re School Division budget recommendations, 4g) follow up re hampers 5c) Trip to South America, 6d) letter from SSD re April 20, 2006 meeting for parents of special needs students, 6e) Appropriate education legislation ( copies available), 6f) Bulk Mailing distribution list from MB Ed & Training website, 7) Correspondence Sent: to SSD from SCI ACSL re shared services agreement ( copy provided), change date on 4a)- should read Dec. 9 not Dec. 19.
Carried N. Bertrand, G. Hayward Williams
2. Motion to accept minutes of November 24, 2005 as written
Carried D. Duma, C. Ammeter
3. Financial Statement: no cheques written, no deposits this month.
4. Old Business
a) summary report of meeting of Dec. 9 provided for review
and suggestions. Final copy will be distributed to all participants and
utilized for consideration of the SCI ACSL budget recommendations.
P. Ilchena provided information about an upcoming meeting of
career counsellors ( divisionwide) on Jan. 30.
b) Report presented by Sally Boulding ( Chair of SPPA) 2006-07 Budget
Proposal as was presented to the SSD Trustees. Copies provided.
Discussion.
Motion that SCI ACSL endorse the SPPA Budget proposal as
presented Carried, G.Hayward Williams, D. Duma
c) Budget 2006-07 SSD invitation to participate, written submissions by
Jan. 13.
Discussion:
Budget ideas:
-Trevlac training- to allow time for increased
Pd on the full application of the trevlac program. ( timetabling).
Plan to be trevlac ready for August
-Have available staff resources such as, secretarial support ( contract position
during peak demand).
SCI ACSL minutes of Jan. 12, 2006 page 2 of 3
c) Budget discussion con’t
- Discussion on do we have evidence based information- numbers of
unresolved vs resolved conflicts over courses as a comparison from year to
year , thus for future being able to show the results of the effectiveness of
added supports/costs.
Further discussion about why students choose to change courses.
- Communication costs: what is tied to budget that relates to parents ( mailouts,
postage, signage?). Additional support is website and synervoice.
- Parking Lot: increased lighting for general safety
- Bathroom floors, Exterior paint on front doors ( entryway).
Action: Doraine will type up budget suggestions for submission due tomorrow.
d) Meeting of February 16 at Board office. Will meet on Jan. 26 to review
the 9 questions sent to councils.
e) Doraine attended Student council meeting in December and
Action: will provide a written report for the minutes.
f) Safe school committee update, another meeting to be planned.
One meeting has taken place so far.
g) Gladys reported that Marion Clemens is presently ill, but will continue to
pursue an article on the Christmas hampers when Marion is better.
5. New Business
a) Discussion about questionnaire to parents ( for Jan. 26 mtg)
b) Principal report:
Budget- proposal
Maintenance: lockers, lights, hallways
Technology: ½ the school is presently wired for network. Need moveable carts
with dvd, tv etc…
Power Mechanics: Whiteboards
Staffing administration: increase from 2.4 to 2.75
Talent development .2 C. Walker
At Risk .5 R. Cielen
Communication within school and helpful use of PDA’s to track students who
may be halls and not where they are supposed to be.
New staff for adult learning – alternative site in Oakbank. Presently 14
students.
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SCI ACSL minutes of Jan. 12, 2006 page 3 of 3
Questions from SSD , P. Ilchena will provide them with our feedback
Q Student accident insurance additional coverage?
A The council does not have enough information, need to consider report from licensed insurer, actuarial incidents of claims, cost to division and benefit analysis.
Is this the business of the schoolboard?
Q Would the council prefer local discussions on code of conduct or divisionwide?
A Divisionwide.
Sunrise Concern Protocol handed out for feedback from council. Respond to D. Brothers. ( Superintendent)
Jan. 17 1:00-2:15 open invitation . Federal election candidates invited to speak to students. ( in gym)
Organized by K. Kitching, Moderator T. Reinhardt.
6. Correspondence Received:
a) Freedom of Information requests for
i) 2005-06 SSD Budget
ii) Transcona Springfield Education Foundation Inc.
iii) SSD Five year capital plan
b) MAPC newsletter
c) MAST invoice for Dr. Mary Hall’s presentation ( Doraine following up)
d) Dec. 7, 2005 letter from SSD re : April 20/06 meeting invitation re parents of special needs students
e) Appropriate Education Regulation: copies available
f) Bulk Mailing lists, MB Education and Training
7. Correspondence Sent:
Letter to SSD re extension to shared services agreement.
Meeting of Jan. 26 will cover parent survey, sunrise concern protocol, newsletter.
Meeting will probably be at Gnews, informal. Staff not available.
Meeting adjourned 9:10 p.m. Motion made by N. Bertrand
Minutes recorded and typed by D. Duma
