(1) CALL TO ORDER:
A
meeting of the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School board was called to order
today beginning at 7:05 p.m.
(2) RECORD
OF ATTENDANCE:
Present: Elizabeth MacPhee, Board
Chair Keith
Bain,Vice-Chair
Pam
Nicholson Gary
Fraser
Myrtle Campbell Sandra
Margettie
Darlene
Morrison
Phil Best
Adrian Bates
Absent: Bernd Christmas
Phil Best
Kevin
Ruelland
Stan
MacKinnon
George
MacDonald
Also
Present: Ed
Davis, Superintendent of Schools
Doug Peach,
Director of Finance
Beth
MacIsaac, Director of Human Resources
Archie
MacEachern, Director of Programs & Operations
Don
Matheson, Director of Support Services
Jim Burton,
Inspector of Schools
Michelle
MacLeod, Acting-Recording Secretary
(2) APPROVAL
OF AGENDA:
(a) Deletions:
There
were no deletions.
(b) Additions:
(i) Commissioner Stubbert - Lost school
time
Moved
by Commissioner Nicholson
Seconded
by Commissioner Bain
that the Board approve
the agenda as amended. . .
Motion carried
2003-02-05
(1) APPROVAL
OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
Special
Board Meeting - January 27, 2003
Board
Meeting - January 27, 2003
Moved
by: Commissioner Stubbert
Seconded
by: Commissioner Morrison
that the minutes for
the above minutes be approved by the Board. . .
Motion carried
2003-02-06
REPORT
FROM COMMITTEE:
Moved
by Commissioner Bates
Seconded
by Commissioner Fraser
that the Board
approve the minutes of the Education Committee Meetings of Monday, February 17,
2003. . .
Motion carried
2003-02-07
(a) RECOMMENDATION
OF FRENCH SPECIAL PROJECTS:
Moved
by Commissioner Bates
Seconded
by Commissioner Fraser
that
the Board accept the French Special Projects as presented by Mr. MacEachern. .
.
Motion
carried
2003-02-08
(b) RECOMMENDATION
OF TERM AND LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS:
|
NAME |
SCHOOL |
CONTRACT
TYPE |
EFFECTIVE DATE |
|
Donna Clarke |
Shipyard |
Term |
September 3, 2002 |
|
Jody MacLeod |
Baddeck |
Term |
December 2, 2002 |
|
Celeste Foisy |
MacDonald Complex |
Term |
November 6, 2002 |
|
Theresa Halliday |
Seton |
Term |
February 14, 2003 |
|
Patricia Chisholm |
Riverview |
Term |
January 29, 2003 |
|
Nancy Poole |
St. Mary’s |
Term |
April 1, 2003 |
|
Anita Williams |
Cabot High - English 10, 11, 12 |
Term |
Immediate - June 30/03 |
|
Kirk Morrison |
Riverview - Guidance |
Long Term Substitute |
March 3/03 - June 28/03 |
|
James Ryan |
BEC- Gr. 8 English, Soc. Studies |
Term |
Immediate - June 28/03 |
Moved
by Commissioner Bates
Seconded
by Commissioner Fraser
that the Board accept the above recommendations for term and
long term sub positions. . .
Motion carried
2003-02-09
(a) TEACHER
RETIREMENTS
|
PROF.
# |
NAME
OF TEACHER |
SCHOOL
RETIRING FROM |
EFFECTIVE
DATE |
|
205831 |
Glenna Richards |
G. Bay Elem. |
June 30, 2003 |
|
260455 |
Gary MacNeil |
Greenfield |
June 30, 2003 |
|
249367 |
Beverley Plannetta |
St. Joseph/Colby |
June 30, 2003 |
|
185314 |
Carol McCarthy |
Florence |
June 30, 2003 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
class=Section2> 248898 |
Michael MacKinnon |
Florence |
June 30, 2003 |
|
163949 |
Raylene Chiasson |
Ashby |
June 30, 2003 |
Moved
by Commissioner Bates
Seconded
by Commissioner Margettie
that
the Board accept the above mentioned retirements. . . .
Motion
carried
2003-02-10
(b) RECOMMENDATION
FOR MACDONALD ELEMENTARY:
Moved
by Commissioner Bates
Seconded
by Commissioner Stubbert
that
the recommendation of the Board Committee in the event of subsidence in the
Macdonald Elementary site, that the students move into Bridgeport under their
own identity until the end of June, 2003. . .
Motion
carried
2003-02-11
(c) RECOMMENDATION
FOR THE GRADE SEVEN - TWELVE COMPLEX:
Moved
by Commissioner Bates
Seconded
by Commissioner Morrison
that
the recommendation of the Board committee for September, 2003 to have the
Primary - Six students remain in Dominion with the contingency plan carried
forward and that the Grades Seven - Twelve students be integrated into Glace
Bay Schools in September, 2003 and that
the Board will accommodate transfers to Breton Education Centre with
transportation provided. . .
Motion
carried
2003-02-12
REPORT FROM
COMMITTEE:
Moved by Commissioner Nicholson
Seconded by Commissioner Fraser
that the Board approve the minutes of the Management
Committee Meetings of Monday, February 17,
2003 . .
Motion carried
2003-02-13
(a)
SNOW REMOVAL:
Moved by Commissioner Nicholson
Seconded by Commissioner Margettie
that
the Superintendent be requested to send correspondence to the Mayor of CBRM
regarding snow removal. . .
Motion
carried
2003-02-14
(b) CAPITAL PROJECTS:
Moved by Commissioner Nicholson
Seconded by Commissioner Stubbert
that
the Board accept the Capital Projects Report
for the 2002 - 2003 and the 2003 - 2004 school year and I so move. . .
Motion
carried
2003-02-15
(a) CUPE RESIGNATION(S)/RETIREMENT(S):
|
EMPLOYEE
# |
NAME
OF EMPLOYEE |
CLASSIFICATION/ SCHOOL |
RESIGNATION/
RETIREMENT |
EFFECTIVE
DATE |
|
6205 |
Judy Jenkins |
Sec./Sydney
Mines Jr. High |
Resignation |
Feb 3/03 |
|
939504 |
Lois
MacLennan |
LBG/Boularderie |
Resignation |
Jan 31/03 |
Moved by Commissioner Nicholson
Seconded by Commissioner Turnbull-Campbell
that the Board accept the above resignations with thanks for
their many years of service.. .
Motion
carried
2003-02-16
(b) RECOMMENDATION
ON CUPE RENEWAL RATES:
Moved by Commissioner Nicholson
Seconded by Commissioner Morrison
that the Board accept the renewal rates for CUPE benefits
package as presented to the Management Committee. . .
Motion
carried
2003-02-17
(6) NEW
BUSINESS:
(a) Commissioner Stubbert expressed his
concern over school time lost due to storms, heat, winter carnival and
In-service days. Superintendent Davis spoke concerning the eight days for
Professional Development days.
(7) CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was circulated to representatives of the
Board. The correspondence was
concerning the expenses occurred with MacDonald Complex and that the Department
was paying for these expenses until the end of March, 2003.
(8) SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
Superintendent Davis noted that his report can be found on
the Board website.
(1) REGIONAL EDUCATION OFFICER’S REPORT:
The Regional Education Officer, Mr. Jim Burton distributed
to those in attendance his report and spoke on the issues contained therein
(see attachment).
(1) Motion to adjourn the meeting. . .
Moved by Commissioner Stubbert
Seconded by Commissioner Margettie
to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Motion
carried
_________________________ _____________________________
ELIZABETH MACPHEE DOUG
PEACH
BOARD CHAIR BOARD
SECRETARY
1. Mr.
Fred Gillis, Chair of the save MacDonald Complex committee. Questioned the contingency plan on seeing
that the area of Dominion has representation on the Board due to the illness of
Commissioner Ruelland. It was noted
that Chair Elizabeth MacPhee is working on behalf of Mr. Ruelland. He noted he was pleased with the
contingency plan and the course of action for the students for the 2003-2004 school year. He also noted that the community is
concerned with the situation at the MacDonald elementary site concerning
enmities. Chair MacPhee noted
that the Board will continue to work towards looking for more enmities. Superintendent
Davis was also asked to review portables for the site. The costs saved by the Board was asked and it
was noted that the committee will receive these shortly.
2. Brenda
MacLean, President of the Home and School for
Bridgeport School noted that the opening of the snoozelin room was
delayed however it is forthcoming and everyone is invited to attend.
3. Mr. John Wadden, parent of the Dominion area, questioned whether transportation would be provided for those students in Grades Primary - Six to Bridgeport School.