(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:

(3) APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

(a) Deletions:

There were no deletions.

(b) Additions:

n/a

Motion carried
2009-09-06

(4) APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:

Moved by Commissioner Mercer
Seconded by Commissioner Parsons

that the minutes for the following meetings be approved by the Board. . .

Special Board Meeting - June 15, 2009
Regular Board Meeting - June 15, 2009
Special Board Meeting - June 29, 2009
Special Board Meeting - July 2, 2009
Special Board Meeting - August 18, 2009
Special Board Meeting - August 24, 2009
Special Board Meeting - September 14, 2009
Special Board Meeting - September 22, 2009

Motion carried
2009-09-07

(5) BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES:

n/a

(6) CORRESPONDENCE :

n/a

(7) DELEGATIONS/PETITIONS – GREENFIELD ELEMENTARY:

Commissioner Ruelland requested that the delegation be given five minutes to deliberate whether they wished to speak here or at the next scheduled Education Committee meeting. 

Board Chair Green agreed to allow this five minute deliberation.  In the meantime, the Superintendent will present his report and then we will come back to the delegation for a decision.

Commissioner Ruelland left the meeting at this time (7:07 p.m.)
Commissioner Flynn left the meeting at this time (7:07 p.m.)

(8) SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:

Superintendent Davis distributed to those in attendance his report (see attachment).  Highlights of his report included funding and the challenges which the Board is facing including alternatives to instructional delivery due to the budget restraints which are in place.  He discussed Newspapers in Education and the Boards participation in this process. The Superintendent’s report can be found on the Board website at www.cbv.ns.ca .  A copy of the report is attached to the original minutes.

Moved by Commissioner Organ
Seconded by Commissioner Mercer

that the Board accept the Superintendent’s Report as presented. . .

Motion carried
2009-09-08

The delegation  along with the two Board representatives re-entered at 7:16 p.m. and requested to be placed on the agenda for the next Education Committee meeting.  The delegation was advised of the date and time to appear on October 13, 2009.

(9) BOARD CHAIR REPORT:

The Board Chair, Commissioner Lorne Green spoke with regards to how difficult it was for staff and the Board to work through the staffing process for September, 2009.  He personally thanked the Board for their hard work and diligence during this process.  He noted that he visited two schools in the past couple of weeks.  The schools visited were  Mira Road Elementary and Greenfield Elementary. 

He advised of the recently held meeting with Senior staff and Mr. Ken Meech, NSSBA representative regarding upcoming funding for Education. 

He is participating on the AESOP Committee to manage and assure everyone that the Board is working towards being fair and equitable to its substitutes.

He encouraged Board members to visit the schools and to see the good work that is going on at the school sites. 

Moved by Commissioner Keagan
Seconded by Commissioner Organ

That the Board accept the report as presented. . .

Motion carried
2009-09-10

(9) REPORT FROM COMMITTEES:

Moved by Commissioner Currie
Seconded by Commissioner Organ

that the Board approve the minutes of the Education Committee Meeting of Monday, September 21, 2009 . .

Motion carried
2009-09-11

(a) ADHOC POLICY COMMITTEE:

Moved by Commissioner Currie
Seconded by Commissioner Keagan

It is the recommendation of the Education Committee that the Board approve the development of an ADHOC policy committee. . .

Motion carried
2009-09-12

(a) NSTU SECONDMENTS (FOR INFORMATION):

(b) TEACHER REQUESTS FOR A  ONE-YEAR LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Moved by Commissioner Currie
Seconded by Commissioner Tilley

that the Board approve the following requests for a one-year leave of absence . . .

Motion carried
2009-09-13

(c) Term/Substitute Recommendations:

Moved by Commissioner Currie
Seconded by Commissioner Keagan

That the Board recommend approval of the following for long-term substitute positions. . .

Motion carried
2009-09-14

(d) SUMMER HIRES - MOVES:

Moved by Commissioner Currie
Seconded by Commissioner Keagan

that the Board recommend approval of the following for term and long term substitute positions. . .

Motion carried
2009-09-15

(e) SUMMER HIRES:

Moved by Commissioner Currie
Seconded by Commissioner Pierrard

that the Board recommend approval of the following for term and long term substitute positions. . .

Motion carried
2009-09-16

Moved by Commissioner Pierrard
Seconded by Commissioner Fraser

That the Board approve the minutes of the Management Committee Meeting of September 21, 2009. .

Motion carried
2009-09-17

(f) CUPE RESIGNATION(S)/RETIREMENT(S):

Moved by Commissioner Pierrard
Seconded by Commissioner Fraser

That the Board accept with regret and thanks for years of service the following resignation. . .

Motion carried
2009-09-18

(g) CUPE REQUESTS FOR A LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Moved by Commissioner Pierrard
Seconded by Commissioner Margettie

That the Board accept and approve the following requests for a Leave of Absence. . .

Motion carried
2009-09-19

c) Reinstatement of Bus Driver:

Moved by Commissioner Pierrard
Seconded by Commissioner Fraser

That Mr. Auley MacLean, former Bus Driver for the Baddeck area be re-instated into his position. .

Motion carried
2009-09-20

d) Results of Postings: (WK#0109 – Teacher Assistant Posting):

Moved by Commissioner Pierrard
Seconded by Commissioner Margettie

That the Board grant regular status to the following individuals. . .

Motion carried
2009-09-21

Board Chair Lorne Green declared a conflict and left the meeting. . . (7:25 p.m.)
Commissioner Tilley assumed the Chair. . .

e) WK#0209 – Student Support Worker Posting:

Moved by Commissioner Pierrard
Seconded by Commissioner Fraser

That the Board approve the following change in classification for one year. . .

Motion carried
2009-09-22

f) WK#0809 – Cleaner Posting:

Moved by Commissioner Pierrard
Seconded by Commissioner Fraser

Motion carried
2009-09-23

g. ADDITIONS TO THE CASUAL TEACHER ASSISTANT LIST:

Moved by Commissioner Fraser
Seconded by Commissioner Tilley

That the Board approve the following additions to the casual Teacher Assistant list. . .

Motion carried
2009-09-24

Commissioner Green re-entered the meeting (7:31 p.m.)

(10) NSSBA REPORT:

Commissioner Fraser provided a report which is attached to the original minutes.  Highlights of his report included the Communication Committee, website, CACE Conference, NSSBA Fall Seminar and the Atlantic Conference.  He also recognized Education Week in his report.

Commissioner Keagan spoke with regards to the two sessions which he recently attended.  He expressed his opinion regarding the importance of the NSSBA hiring a full-time lobbyist to represent all students and Boards across the province so that federal funding can be lobbied.

(11) DIRECTOR OF THE REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES REPORT:

The Director of Regional Educational Services, Mr. Jim Burton provided his report.  Highlights of his report included a letter from the Harvard Education newsletter- Invisible Hand in Education Policy.  Active Kids/Healthy Kids which is a provincial issue concerning surveys which go back as far as 2005.  Art Reach have a bulletin published by the Arts Council – Bulletin 18.  He also spoke with regards to the Co-op/Options & Opportunities. 

He advised that Minister More enjoyed and appreciated her visit to the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board.  He also recognized the report which was filed following the meeting which she will respond to. 

The evaluation reports are distributed and due back to the Board Chair before the next Education Committee meeting.  The Chair has requested that if anyone wishes to meet regarding the contents of the evaluation and the process that a meeting could be arranged.

Copy of his report is attached to the original minutes.

Moved by Commissioner Fraser
Seconded by Commissioner Parsons

That the Board accept the report presented by the Director of Regional Educational Services as presented. . .

Motion carried
2009-09-25

Superintendent Davis spoke with regards to the Art Gallery which presently exists at CBU and he encouraged Board and staff to take advantage of it and visit.

He noted that the Co-op and Options & Opportunities are a success in our Board and are very well appreciated by staff and students.

(12) NEW BUSINESS:

n/a

(13) NEW MEETING DATE:

Scheduled meeting date – Monday, , 2009  at Memorial High School, Sydney Mines.

(14) Adjournment of the meeting. . .

the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

(15) PUBLIC SESSION:

a) Mr. Brendon MacLean, Parent and Basketball coach -  He is a parent from the Bridgeport area who has been coaching basketball for over ten years.  He spoke with regards to the Fair Play Policy and the detrimental effect that the policy has on his team and that his team would not be allowed to participate in the program.  He noted that he has twelve girls who are wishing to play ball this year and may not be able to. 

It was noted by Mr. Charles Sheppard, Coordinator of School Services, spoke regarding the policy and noted that the policy is presently in draft form. Mr. Sheppard also advised that coaches and principals will be requested to provide input.

b) Ms. Brianna MacLean, student at Glace Bay High – requested clarification regarding the use of cell phones while not in class during school hours.  She distributed correspondence which is attached to the original minutes.