MEDICINE HAT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 76
REGULAR MEETING
A G E N D A
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 - 7:00 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
II. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
Presentation and adoption of the Minutes of the Regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 and Committee of the Whole meeting held on Tuesday, June 24, 2008.
GH
III. CORRESPONDENCE
1. Thank you cards received from Medicine Hat School District No. 76 Students re Scholarships received – Thelma Berkley Robinson Trust
- Joseph Eisenlohr
- Bradley Boutkan
- Justin Bader
GH
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2. Thank you card from Marilyn Crisp for selecting her as an Honoured Educator and for Appreciation Dinner evening
GH
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3. Thank you card from Dixie Schmitz for Appreciation Dinner evening in honour of her retirement
GH
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4. Thank you card from the Walk 4 Justice - Miywasin Society for the Board’s support
GH
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5. Copy of letter, dated July 11, 2008, and Protocol, to Superintendent of Schools from ASBA and Alberta Education, re: Joint Protocol for the Release of 2007/2008 Provincial Achievement Test and Diploma Examination Results
GH
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6. Copy of letter dated July 14, 2008, to Board Chair from Minister of Education, re: returning taxation powers to school boards
GH
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7. Copy of letter and guidelines dated June 16, 2008, to Board Chair from University of Lethbridge, re: seeking nominees for 2009 Honorary Degree awards
GH
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8. Copy of letter, dated July 21, 2008, to Board Chair from Deputy Minister, re: The Renewed Funding Framework
GH
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9. Copy of letter, dated July 30, 2008, to Mrs. Hashizume from Local Authorities Pension Plan, re: Notice of LAPP Contribution Rate Increase
GH
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10. Copy of letter, dated July 31, 2008, to Board Chair from Shortgrass Library System, re: CEO Announcement
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11. Copy of letter, dated August 4, 2008, and 2007 Annual Report from Medicine Hat Public Library
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12. Copy of letter, dated July 29, 2008, to Board Chair from Edmonton Catholic Schools, re: 2008-2011 Three Year Strategic Education Plan (the plan will be available at the meeting)
GH
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IV. RECOGNITIONS/ACCOMPLISHMENT
1. Book – Central Park Kindergarten
Congratulations to the Kindergarten class at Central Park School on the development of the book, A Day in the Life of Full Day Kindergarten. This book was written by Ms. Rebman, Kindergarten teacher, and photos taken by Wendy Wylie, depicting the kindergarten students in action at Central Park School throughout the past year. A copy of the book will be given to trustees at the meeting.
LR
2. Alberta Venture
Medicine Hat School District No. 76 is mentioned in September, 2008 Alberta Venture magazine as #45 in the Not-for-Profit category. The magazine will be available at the meeting.
LR
V. PRESENTATIONS
VI. DELEGATIONS
VII. ITEMS FOR ACTION
1. Measles Policy Advisory Recommendations
Attached is an email dated August 22nd from Alberta Education recommending that school boards update policy to ensure that students traveling internationally have been immunized for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR).
LR
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2. Conflicting Board Meetings
There are a few regularly scheduled Board Meetings that we may want to consider changing the dates due to conflicting events.
i) November 18th meeting conflicts with ASBA in Edmonton.
ii) January 6th we are back from Christmas break for only 2 days
iii) February 17th is the day following Family Day and is during Teachers’ Convention week (no school this week for students)
iv) April 7th conflicts with NSBA – San Diego
GH
3. Superintendent Search
It is recommended that the Board contract with Dick Baker & Associates to provide Superintendent Search Facilitation Services at a cost of $16,500 plus expenses.
GH
VIII. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
IX. ITEMS FOR INFORMATION
1. Critical Milestones 2008-2009
Attached is the list of Critical Milestones for the Board for the 2008-2009 school year. A poster of the Critical Milestones will be distributed at the meeting.
LR
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2. Enrollment Update
An update of enrollment figures will be provided at the meeting.
GWH
X. MOVE TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
It is recommended that the Board move to Committee of the Whole to discuss certain confidential matters.
GH
XI. RECONVENE TO OPEN BOARD MEETING
XII. ACTION ARISING OUT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
XIII. ADJOURNMENT