AGENDA

THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PORTAGELA PRAIRIESCHOOL DIVISION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 13, 2014 AT7:00P.M.

CALL TO ORDER:

ROLL CALL:Dave Citulsky, ChairMurray McLenehan, Vice-ChairPreston Meier

Rod BrownleePenny VerweyYvette Cuthbert

Luis LunaHélène HoggarthShauna-Lei Leslie

Hazen BarrettMike Mauws

Regrets: Judy Smith

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

11:01:14 Motion:

That the board resolve into committee of the whole, in camera.

MovedSecondedCarried

11:02:14 Motion:

That the board rise and report/without reporting.

MovedSecondedCarried

COFFEE BREAK

A.AGENDA:

11:03:14 Motion:

That the agenda for the meeting of November 13, 2014 be approved.

MovedSeconded Carried

B.PREVIOUS MINUTES:

11:04:14 Motion:

That the minutes of the regular meeting of October 23, 2014 be approved.

Moved SecondedCarried

C. MOTIONS:

11:05:14 Motion:

That the following teacher(s) be employed on Limited Term Teacher contract(s) as follows:

Tim Pedden100%October 14, 2014 to June 30, 2015

Vicky Savoy100%January 5, 2015 to June 30, 2015

Cheryl Murkin 50%November 18, 2014 to June 30, 2015

Kelly Haapamaki100%November 10, 2014 to May 8, 2015

Emma Domke 75%November 10, 2014 to June 30, 2015

Moved SecondedCarried

11:06:14 Motion:

That the retirement of Lynda Nissen, teacher, be approved effective March 27, 2015.

Moved SecondedCarried

  1. SUPERINTENDENT'S DEPARTMENT REPORT:
MM
  1. Jingle Bell Breakfast
  2. French Program Reviews
  3. Low Cost Bike Helmet Initiative
  4. K-12 Parent Teacher Day

HB

  1. October Enrollment Report (+3 from last month, +74 from last year)
  2. School Interviews: OVS, HUTT, PCI
  3. Halloween – Vandalism Report
  4. Division Track Report

E.OTHER BUSINESS

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F.INFORMATION ITEMS:

Copies Provided:

  • Portage Teachers’ Association - 2014-15 School Staff Directory
  • Portage School Division – 2014-15 Directory
  • MASS Journal – Fall 2014 Edition

Copies on File:

  • Letter from The Salvation Army

Emailed Copies:

Newsletters:

  • Yellowquill School – The Quill – October 27, 2014
  • Yellowquill School – The Quill – November 3, 2014
  • Yellowquill School – The Quill – November 10, 2014
  • Northern Breeze
  • Portage Collegiate Institute
  • École Arthur Meighen School

Manitoba School Boards Association:

  • Committee Vacancy Opportunities
  • Call for Workshop Proposals
  • E-News – November 5, 2014
  • Executive Director Search
  • 2015 Recognition and Award Programs
  • Strategic Priorities Update 2014-15

G.UPCOMING MEETINGS

November 27Board Meeting

December 11Board Meeting

January 8Board Meeting

January 22Board Meeting

February 12Board Meeting

February 26Board Meeting

March 12Board Meeting

March 19MSBA – Annual General Meeting

March 20MSBA – Annual General Meeting

March 21MSBA – Annual General Meeting

March 26Board Meeting

April 9Board Meeting

April 23Board Meeting

May 14Board Meeting

May 28Board Meeting

June 11Board Meeting

June 25Board Meeting

H. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

  1. Sandra Shaw-Lyons: Literacy Coach Update

I.NEWS MEDIA QUESTIONS:

C.F.R.Y.Brenden Harris

Daily GraphicJohnna Ruocco

J.COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE:

11:07:14 Motion:

That the board resolve into committee of the whole, in camera.

Moved Seconded Carried

11:08:14 Motion:

That the board rise and report/without reporting.

Moved Seconded Carried

11:09:14 Motion:

That the 10:00 P.M. rule be suspended.

Moved Seconded Carried

K.ADJOURNMENT:

The meeting was adjourned by the chairman atp.m.

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