(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: Darlene Morrison Stan MacKinnon George MacDonald
Charlie Keagan Fred Tilley Gary Fraser
Myrtle Campbell George Marshall Cathi Pierrard
Kevin Ruelland Sandra Margettie Dr. Andrew Lynk
Joan Currie Lorne Green
Absent: n/a
Also, Present: N.E. Davis, Superintendent of Schools
B. MacIsaac, Director of Human Resources
Don Matheson, Director of Operational Services
George Boudreau, Director of Financial Services
Jim Burton, Regional Education Officer
Michelle Mills, Acting Board Recording Secretary
(3) SWEARING IN OF NEW BOARD MEMBER FOR CAPE BRETON VICTORIA-SOUTH:
Mrs. Cathi Pierrard was sworn in by former board member Mr. Jim Davis to replace former Commissioner Bain.
(4) Approval of Agenda:
a. Additions to the Agenda::
i. Re-affirm Board Secretary Treasurer
ii. Budget Approval 2006/2007
iii. Commissioner Fraser - Thank you/Acknowledgements
iv. Commissioner Tilley - Transfers due to enrollment changes
v. Commissioner Marshall - Mi=Kmaq History Month
b. Deletions to the Agenda:
n/a
Moved by Commissioner Tilley
Seconded by Commissioner Ruelland
to approve the agenda for September 25, 2006. . .
Motion carried
2006-09-11
(5) APPROVE OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
Moved by Commissioner Fraser
Seconded by Commissioner Tilley
to approve the minutes of the following meetings. . . .
Regular Board meeting - June 26, 2006
Special Board meeting - June 26, 2006
Special Board meeting - July 5, 2006
Special Board meeting - July 26, 2006
Special Board meeting - August 28, 2006
Special Board meeting - September 7, 2006
Special Board meeting - September 18, 2006
Motion carried
2006-09-12
(6) CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was distributed to all Board members. Correspondence received from the Cape Breton Police Service with regards to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada.
(7) SUPERINTENDENT=S REPORT:
Mr. Davis, Superintendent of Schools reviewed his report with those in attendance. The report is attached to the original minutes and can be found on the Board website.
(8) REPORT FROM COMMITTEES:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT |
Moved by Commissioner MacKinnon
Seconded by Commissioner Green
that the Board approve the minutes of the Education Committee Meeting of September 11, 2006 . .
Motion carried
2006-09-13
a. TERM AND LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE RECOMMENDATIONS:
Moved by Commissioner MacKinnon
Seconded by Commissioner Margettie
that the Board approve the following term and long term substitute recommendations. . .
School | Grade | Term/Long Term Substitute | Prof. # | First Name | Last Name |
Glace Bay Elementary | Learning Centre | One Year | 571083 | Kate | Hardy |
Greenfield-Base/MacDonald | Gr. 4-6 French Circuit | One Year | 605154 | Kenna | MacLean |
Holy Angels | Math 11/Math F11, Math 10 Plus | One Year | 576652 | Laura | Burt |
Sydney Mines Jr. High | Int. Resource | One Year | 555243 | Kristen | Parsons |
Boulardarie | Gr. 3-4 | One Year | 571455 | Maureen | O'Handley |
Harbourside | Gr. 6 | One Year | 559864 | Nicole | Risk |
Cusack | Grade 6 | One Year | 583948 | Cara | Burke |
Northside Adult School | Eng. 10-12/Glob. Geog 12 | One Year | 594762 | John | McCarthy |
Whitney Pier Memorial | Jr. High English | One Year | 569772 | Angela | Sheppard |
Robin Foote | Grade 1 | 50% Term | 456863 | Heather | Bonnell-MacLean |
Sherwood Park | Grade 7 Core | 40% Term | 592667 | Kelly | MacDonald |
Sherwood Park | Grade 7 Math | Sept. 5-Feb. 1/07 Term | 574780 | Jason | Doyle |
Rankin | P-1-2 | 60% Term | 596627 | Corin | MacKeigan |
MacLennan | Phys Ed. 7-8-9, Eng. 8 | One Year | 586834 | Penny | MacLean |
Holy Angels | Tourism 11/Geog 10/11, Glob Geog 12/Law 12 | Sept. 5 - Feb. 1/07 | 611889 | Jane | Sewalli |
Boulardarie | Gr. 4-5 | Sept. 5-Dec. 11/06 - 60% Term | 599043 | Krystal | Bailey |
St. Mary's | Gr. 3 | 50% Term | 567933 | Lyndsay | Cross |
G.D. Lewis | Gr. 4-5 | One Year | 579177 | Michael | Sidney |
Whitney Pier Memorial | One Year | 536318 | David | Fraser | |
Brookland | Gr. 3 | One Year | 593418 | Susan | Kauffman |
St. Joseph's, Sydney Mines | Learning Centre | LTS-Sept. 7-Nov. 19/06 | 559013 | Elaine | Johnson |
Rankin | Jr. High | Sept. 5-Feb. 5/07-Term | 598466 | Carmel | Boutilier |
Memorial High | Marketing & Inventory Control | Term | Angela | MacMillan | |
Glace Bay High | Assessment Office | Permanent Position | 613299 | Susan | MacLean |
Motion carried
2006-09-18
b. NSTU TEACHER REQUEST FOR ONE YEAR LEAVE OF ABSENCE:
Moved by Commissioner MacKinnon
Seconded by Commissioner Currie
that the Board approve the following request for a one year Leave of Absence. . .
Prof. # | Name | School/Position | Effective |
339200 | J. Lynn Gorman | Cusack Elem./Gr. 6 | August 1, 2006 |
Motion carried
2006-09-19
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT |
Moved by Commissioner Campbell
Seconded by Commissioner MacDonald
that the Board approve the minutes of the Management Committee Meeting of September 18, 2006 . .
Motion carried
2006-09-20
c. Statement of Expenditures to August 31, 2006:
Moved by Commissioner Campbell
Seconded by Commissioner Margettie
that the Board accept the statement of expenditures to Aug. 31 as presented. . .
Motion carried
2006-09-21
d. Audited Salary and Expense Report:
Moved by Commissioner Campbell
Seconded by Commissioner Margettie
that the Board accept the audited Salary and Expense report of the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board for the fiscal year 2005-2006. . .
Motion carried
2006-09-22
e. REPORT - DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONAL SERVICES - DON MATHESON:
Moved by Commissioner Campbell
Seconded by Commissioner Keagan
that the Board accept the Operational Services report as presented. . .
Motion carried
2006-09-23
f. CUPE REQUEST FOR A LEAVE OF ABSENCE(s):
Moved by Commissioner Campbell
Seconded by Commissioner Pierrard
that the Board approve the following requests for a Leave of Absence(s). . .
# | NAME OF EMPLOYEE | CLASSIFICATION EMPLOYED IN/SITE | REASON | EFFECTIVE DATE |
969543 | Audrey Hyde | LBG/Sydney River Elem. | Personal Reasons | Sept 11/06- June 29/06 |
939660 | Mary K. McInnis | Cleaner/Mountainview | Personal Reasons | Sept 5/06-Sept/07 |
Motion carried
2006-09-24
g. CUPE RESIGNATION(s)/RETIREMENT(s):
Moved by Commissioner Campbell
Seconded by Commissioner Keagan
that the Board accept with regret and thanks for years of service the following resignation(s)/retirement(s). . .
Employee # | Name: | Position/School: | Effective Date: |
923516 | Esther MacKinnon (retirement) | LBG/Coxheath Elem. | Sept 11/06 |
960922 | Willena Sheehy (resignation) | LBG/Breton Ed. Centre | Sept 8/06 |
911176 | Martin MacDougall (resignation) | TA/Shipyard Elem. | Sept 7/06 |
Motion carried
2006-09-25
h. RESULTS OF THE TPS POSTING - CDS#1905:
Moved by Commissioner Campbell
Seconded by Commissioner Green
that the Board approve the following recommendation for TPS Clerk. . .
RECOMMENDATION | QUALIFICATIONS | EFFECTIVE DATE |
June MacSween | Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Accounting, extensive experience | September 25, 2006 |
Motion carried
2006-09-26
i. CAFETERIA REPORT:
Moved by Commissioner Campbell
Seconded by Commissioner Green
that the Board approve the Cafeteria report as presented. . .
Motion carried
2006-09-27
(9) NSSBA REPORT:
Commissioner Campbell reviewed her NSSBA report.
(10) REGIONAL EDUCATION OFFICER=S REPORT:
Mr. Jim Burton, Regional Education Officer reviewed his report with those in attendance. A copy of the report can be found attached to the original minutes.
(11) NEW BUSINESS:
a. REAFFIRM THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES AS BOARD SECRETARY:
Moved by Commissioner Green
Seconded by Commissioner Campbell
that the Board approve Mr. George Boudreau, Director of Financial Services as the Board secretary. . . .
Motion carried
2006-09-28
b. BUDGET APPROVAL:
Moved by Commissioner Keagan
Seconded by Commissioner Lynk
that the Board approve the budget for the 2006 - 2007 school year. . .
Motion carried
2006-09-29
c. THANK YOU/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:
Commissioner Fraser provided thank you acknowledgements. (Attached to the original minutes)
d. CLARIFICATION OF NSTU TRANSFERS:
Commissioner Tilley requested clarification on the contractual issue of staff transfers due to enrollment changes during the September staffing.
e. MI=KMAQ HISTORY MONTH:
Commissioner Marshall recognized that the month of October is declared Mi=Kmaq History Month
(12) NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING:
The next scheduled meeting of the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board will be held on Monday, October 30, 2006 at Greenfield Elementary.
(13) Adjournment of the meeting. . .
The meeting adjourned at 8:00p.m.
Public Session (15 Minutes):
n/a
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DARLENE MORRISON GEORGE BOUDREAU
BOARD CHAIR BOARD SECRETARY
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