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1 BORDER LAND SCHOOL DIVISION BOARD MINUTES Minutes of the Border Land School Board meeting held at the Division Office in Altona. Present: Bob Cesmystruk, Luc Delaquis, Rose Hille, Kevin Krahn, Robin Milne, Sandra Schultz, Len Schieman, Craig Smiley, Patty Wiebe, Anne Malyon, Deb Loewen, Tim Mendel. 01. Call to Order Len Schieman called the meeting to order at 7:17 p.m. 02. Opening of Meeting Patty Wiebe shared a story about retirement life in a school neighbourhood Education never ends. 03. Adoption of Agenda and Additions Resolution Be it resolved that the adopt the agenda. Kevin Krahn-Craig Smiley. Carried. 04. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting Resolution Be it resolved that the adopt the minutes of the previous meeting, dated October 11, Craig Smiley-Rose Hille. Carried. 05. Unfinished Business Arising Out of Minutes 06. Delegations BDO Dunwoody LLP Chartered Accountants: Curtis Hiebert and Robert Martens. Presentation regarding audit for year ended June 30, Reviewed audit report, supplementary audit report, compensation report, independence and audit matters letter. Page 1

2 07. In Camera Session Resolution Be it resolved that the Border Land School Board moves in camera to discuss matters relating to: a) Negotiations. Time: 7:35 p.m. Rose Hille-Craig Smiley. Carried. Resolution Be it resolved that the moves out of camera. Time: 8:08 p.m. Sandra Schultz-Luc Delaquis. Carried. Resolution Be it resolved that the approve the Mechanics and Transportation Service Workers Agreement, for the period July 1, 2006 to June 30, Robin Milne-Sandra Schultz. Carried. Resolution Be it resolved that the approve the Support Staff Compensation Agreement, for the period July 1, 2006 to June 30, Sandra Schultz-Robin Milne. Carried. 08. Correspondence Requiring Action 09. Special Committee Reports Resolution Be it resolved that the give second and third reading to the Divisional policies entitled: Section K (School Based Relations) Public Participation at Board Meetings-Policy Public Participation at Board Meetings-Procedure Patty Wiebe-Bob Cesmystruk. Carried. Page 2

3 Resolution Be it resolved that the give second and third reading to revisions to the Organizational Bylaw: Under section 6.0, Committees of the Board; amend 6.3 (a) by deleting the words: shall review Division policy continuously, and make timely recommendations and/or deletions to Division policy. And add under 6.0, Committees of the Board 6.3 (f) (NEW) Policy Committee shall review Division policy on a regular basis and make recommendations to the Board regarding amendments, additions and/or deletions to Division policy. Sandra Schultz-Patty Wiebe. Carried. 10. Standing Committee Reports Operations: Operations Committee Meeting held October 18 th. Maintenance Report: Projects Status. Workplace Safety & Health: Meeting held October 17 th. Work plan for 2006/07. Power Smart. Maintenance Other Year end financial position for 2005/06 Tim Mendel; observations on school maintenance. Draft job description for Maintenance Co-ordinator. Disposal of asset policy. Custodial agreement. Transportation Report: New buses in service. Bus driver resignation. Bus evacuation drills. Mapping program installed. Town service. Temporary bridge in use. Bus driver evaluations. Draft job description. Mechanic evaluations. Transportation Other Year end financial position. Fuel pricing update. Page 3

4 Mileage Rate Division mileage rate. Resolution Be it resolved that the give second third reading to By-Law providing for the issue of debentures in the amount of $382, for costs related to construction projects at W.C. Miller Collegiate. Luc Delaquis-Robin Milne. Carried. Finance: Finance Committee Meeting held October 24 th, Auditor s Report. Year End Financial Position June 30 th, Budget Requests. Division Wide Audio/Video System. Expenditure by Supplier 2005/2006 Fiscal Year. Manitoba Schools Insurance 2005/2006 Annual Report. Student Accident Insurance. Vocational Programming (RRTVA) costs for 2005/2006. First Nations Enrolment and Tuition 2005/2006. Choice of Schools / Transfer Fees 2005/2006. Property Assessment Property Taxes June 2006 Receivables/Cash receipts to September 30 th. Transportation Operating Costs. MAST Membership Fees 2006/2007. Resolution Be it resolved that the approve the audited financial statement for the year ended June 30 th, 2006 and that a copy be submitted to Schools Finance Branch. Bob Cesmystruk-Patty Wiebe. Carried. Page 4

5 Resolution Be it resolved that the approve budget allocations for the following: Power Smart Lighting upgrade program: funds to a maximum of $125,000 over two budget years. Student Services Programming: resource team support, assessment for learning, middle years curriculum, literacy, inclusion and diversity, funded students: funds to a maximum of $91,600. Vocational Programming: safety equipment, program coordination: funds to a maximum of $30,000. Division Office Staffing: contract costs, leave coverage, new position: funds to a maximum of $47,000. Student Travel: increase funds available to schools for student travel: funds to a maximum of $55,000. Contribution to costs of hosting Provincials at RVS: $400. Manitoba Association of Parent Councils (MAPC) membership fees and professional development costs for school councils: funds to a maximum of $2,000. Division wide audio/video system: hardware and software: funds to a maximum of $45,000. Bob Cesmystruk-Patty Wiebe. Carried. Resolution Be it resolved that the approve the accounts payable as reviewed by the Secretary-Treasurer: October 5, 2006 Cheque #18458 to #18469 $188, October 10, 2006 Cheque #18470 to #18477 $ 45, This includes Foreign Exchange Cheques TOTAL $233, Rose Hille-Bob Cesmystruk. Carried. Page 5

6 Resolution Be it resolved that the approve the accounts payable as reviewed by the Secretary-Treasurer: October 12, 2006 Cheque #18478 to #18479 $ 0.00 October 16, 2006 Cheque #18480 to #18481 $ 38, October 24, 2006 Cheque #18482 to #18547 $274, October 23, 2006 Cheque #18548 to #18650 $219, This includes cancelled cheque #18334 October 20, 2006 Cheque #18651 to #18674 $ 43, This includes cancelled cheque #17759 TOTAL $576, Bob Cesmystruk-Rose Hille. Carried. Resolution Be it resolved that the approve the following payroll vouchers: Vouchers: # 9654 to (Altona profile payroll) $438, # 1611 to 1661 (Bus Driver profile payroll) 27, TOTAL $466, Bob Cesmystruk-Rose Hille. Carried. Education: Resolution Be it resolved that the approve the staffing report as presented. Bob Cesmystruk-Patty Wiebe. Carried. Resolution Be it resolved that the give first reading to By-law By-law is a by-law in accordance with the Public Schools Act, Section 80(2), authorizing Religious Instruction to be conducted by Child Evangelism Fellowship in Gretna Elementary School for the school year. Rose Hille-Robin Milne. Carried. Page 6

7 Resolution Be it resolved that the give first reading to By-law By-law is a by-law in accordance with the Public Schools Act, Section 80(2), authorizing Religious Instruction to be conducted by Child Evangelism Fellowship in West Park School for the school year. Robin Milne-Luc Delaquis. Carried. Resolution Be it resolved that the sanction a three-day trip to Fort Francis, Ontario, October 27th to 29th, 2006 involving students from W.C. Miller Collegiate. Patty Wiebe-Sandra Schultz. Carried. Resolution Be it resolved that the sanction a six-day trip to Panorama, British Columbia, January 31st to February 5th, 2007 involving students from Shevchenko School and W.C. Miller Collegiate. Patty Wiebe-Sandra Schultz. Carried. 11. Senior Admin. Report Tim Mendel: Met the staff of Roseau Valley School. Attended a meeting with Joe Trubyk and Rob Simpson. Student suspensions. Interviewed teacher candidates. Attended the Grand Opening at the Emerado Centennial School in Winkler. Attended Provincial Soccer games (hosted by W.C. Miller). Attended volleyball tournament at Roseau Valley School. Attended the Community Party - welcoming new immigrant families. Debra Loewen: Attended and chaired the Literacy Priority Meeting. Tim Mendel and I attended a MASS Conference in Winnipeg on October 19 th for a New Member s Session. Met with several of the school administration to discuss the Aboriginal Academic Achievement Grant. Completed the Student Services and Categorical Grant Planning. Attended a PVLEA meeting in Winkler. Page 7

8 Assisted in the facilitation of the Divisional Professional Development Day, October 20th (Assessment for Learning and Professional Growth Plans). Met with the Clinical Services Team and Perry Batchelor. Anne Malyon: Please see financial report. 12 Other Reports 13. New Business 14. Questions/Concerns from the Public Public in attendance: Esther Heppner. 15. Correspondence Information/Perusal A & E Idea Book. Education Committee Minutes from the October 11 th, 2006 meeting. Elmwood Elementary School Report Card. Copy of memo to parents requesting lane service. Memo from MAST re: New Trustee Orientation/Labour Relations meeting MAST Executive Meeting highlights. MAST-Post Election Procedures. Manitoba Teacher newsmagazine. Enrolment report. Leadership Strategies. Roseau Valley School newsletter. Operations Committee report. Emerson Elementary School newsletter. Rosenfeld School Report card. Perusal File Information re: Agencies for School Health seminar, November 23, 2006, Winnipeg. Informational Bulletin re: Emerado Centennial School official opening. Nomination form for Premier Award for School Board Innovation. Nomination form for MAST Student Citizenship Award. Memorandum of Agreement BLSD/BLTA. BLSD Support Staff Compensation Agreement. BLSD Mechanics Transportation Services Workers Agreement. Provincial pre-budget consultation dates. Red River Valley Echo busing articles. All Candidates Forum program. Emerado Centennial School opening program. Page 8

9 16. Date(s) of Future Meeting(s) Board Reorganization Meeting: Wednesday, November 8 th, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. 17. Opening of Next Meeting 18. Adjournment Resolution Be it resolved that the adjourns the meeting. Time: 10:13 p.m. Sandra Schultz-Luc Delaquis. Carried. Chair Len Schieman Secretary Treasurer Page 9

TOWN OF ALTONA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 28 th, 2017 at 5:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN THE ALTONA CIVIC CENTRE

1 TOWN OF ALTONA COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, February 28 th, 2017 at 5:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN THE ALTONA CIVIC CENTRE Minutes of the regular meeting of the Town of Altona Council held on Tuesday,