Chignecto-Central Regional School Board

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1 Chignecto-Central Regional School Board Organizational Meeting Minutes November 20, 2002 The annual organizational meeting of the Chignecto-Central Regional School Board was held on Wednesday, November 20, 2002, in the Board Room at Central Office, Truro beginning at 7:00 p.m. Present: Kaaren Barkhouse Robin Bourque Jim Grue John Henderson Bernie Knockwood Mark Lavers Mary Macaulay Lawrence MacKinnon Marilyn Murray David Myles Robert Parker Mackie Ross Cheryl Samson Marilyn Thompson Trudy Thompson In Attendance: Doug Benedict Valerie Gauthier Gary Miller Terri Mingo Dale Sabean Linda Campbell Bruce MacIntosh, Board Solicitor Dave White, Regional Education Officer Absent: Ron Marks, with regrets Raymond Tynes, with regrets Superintendent Gary Miller welcomed everyone to the annual organizational meeting of the Board. He indicated that in accordance with the Education Act, the Superintendent chairs the first portion of the organizational meeting until such time as a Board Chair has been elected. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

2 It was MOVED by Marilyn Murray, seconded by Trudy Thompson THAT THE AGENDA BE APPROVED AS DISTRIBUTED. MOTION CARRIED ELECTION OF BOARD CHAIR: The Superintendent reviewed the process for the election of a Board Chair as is outlined in the Education Act and Board By-laws. There was agreement to ask the Board Secretary and the Board Solicitor to serve as scrutineers following which each Board Member was given a ballot to nominate, in secret, a person to serve as Board Chair. The nominations were collected, and a report was brought back to the meeting. Four individuals were nominated; one was not in attendance and therefore could not be considered for election. The other three were asked if they would let their names stand for election David Myles declined; Trudy Thompson declined; and Robert Parker accepted. Accordingly, Mr. Parker was declared elected by acclamation. Mr. Parker assumed the chair and expressed a thank you to his fellow Board Members for their continued support and confidence in his leadership abilities. He assured everyone that he will endeavour to keep them well informed and will strive to provide effective guidance. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIR: Mr. Parker indicted the election of a Vice-Chair would follow a procedure similar to the election for Board Chair. Each Board Member was provided with a ballot to nominate a Vice-Chair with four names coming forward following the review by the scrutineers. John Henderson, Mark Lavers and Mary Macaulay each declined the nomination. Trudy Thompson agreed to let her name stand for election and was declared elected as Vice-Chair by acclamation. Mrs. Thompson thanked everyone for their valued confidence and support. STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP SELECTION: Board Members were asked to indicate, on a form provided, their first, second and third choices for participation on one of the three existing Standing Committees; Corporate Services, Education Services and Finance Services. A Nominating Committee consisting of the Chair along with Mark Lavers and Cheryl Samson, assisted by the Board Secretary, reviewed the requests and provided a report to the Board. Board Chair Robert Parker presented the Nominating Committee Report as follows:

3 Corporate Services Committee: Kaaren Barkhouse Mary Macaulay Dr. Lawrence MacKinnon Marilyn Murray Mackie Ross Education Services Committee: Robin Bourque Mark Lavers Marilyn Thompson Trudy Thompson Raymond Tynes Finance Services Committee: Jim Grue John Henderson Bernie Knockwood Ron Marks David Myles Cheryl Samson It was MOVED by Cheryl Samson, seconded by Mackie Ross TO ACCEPT THE REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AS PRESENTED AND TO DESTROY THE BALLOTS. MOTION CARRIED SELECT COMMITTEE(S) MEMBERSHIP: Board Members agreed to the following appointments on the various Select Committees: Attendance and Discipline Committee: - John Henderson - Marilyn Murray It was noted that all Board Members are deemed to be alternates. Employment Equity Advisory Committee: - Marilyn Thompson

4 Excellence in Teaching Awards Committee: - Mark Lavers - Mackie Ross - Raymond Tynes With David Myles to serve as an alternate member. Management and Labour Relations Committee: - Marilyn Murray - Trudy Thompson Negotiations Committee: - Kaaren Barkhouse - Ron Marks With Mary Macaulay to serve as an alternate member. Regional Occupational Health and Safety Committee: - Jim Grue Student Services Placement Appeals Committee: - Mark Lavers - Mackie Ross - Marilyn Thompson System Placement Committee: - Ron Marks Teacher / Board Committee: - Mary Macaulay - Marilyn Thompson Board Representation on: Amherst Chamber of Commerce - David Myles East-Hants Chamber of Commerce - Cheryl Samson North Shore Chamber of Commerce - John Henderson

5 Parrsboro Chamber of Commerce - Mackie Ross Pictou County Chamber of Commerce - Robert Parker Springhill Chamber of Commerce - Marilyn Thompson Truro Chamber of Commerce - Mary Macaulay In response to a suggestion from a Board Member, Terri Mingo, Communications Officer, agreed to provide each Chamber of Commerce with the name of the Board representative for each area. BOARD MEETINGS DATES, TIMES: It was MOVED by Lawrence MacKinnon, seconded by John Henderson THAT THE BOARD APPROVE A MEETING SCHEDULE AS FOLLOWS: THAT THE BOARD COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE MEETINGS BE SCHEDULED ON THE FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7:00 P.M.; AND, THAT THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING BE HELD ON THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH BEGINNING AT 7:00 P.M. MOTION CARRIED ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. on motion of Cheryl Samson, seconded by Trudy Thompson. Note: Following adjournment, each Standing Committee met to elect a Committee Chair and Committee Vice-Chair as well as to set meeting dates and times. Robert Parker, Board Chair Date

6 Linda Campbell, Board Secretary Date