AGENDA
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE PORTAGELA PRAIRIESCHOOL DIVISION TO BE HELD MAY 25, 2017 AT6:30 P.M.
HELD AT PORTAGE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE – LIFE SKILLS ROOM
CALL TO ORDER:
ROLL CALL:Murray McLenehan (Chair)David CitulskyPreston Meier Hélène Hoggarth
Luis LunaRod BrownleeShauna-Lei Leslie T. Cuddington Pam Garnham Yvonne Dion
REGRETS: Yvette Cuthbert Rochelle RandsPenny Verwey
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
05:21:17 Motion:
That the board resolve into committee of the whole, in camera.
MovedSeconded Carried
05:22:17 Motion:
That the board rise and report/without reporting.
Moved Seconded Carried
COFFEE BREAK
A.AGENDA:
05:23:17 Motion:
That the agenda for the meeting of May 25, 2017 be approved.
Moved Seconded Carried
05:24:17 Motion:
That the minutesof the regular meeting of April 11, 2017 be approved.
Moved SecondedCarried
05:25:17 Motion:
That the minutes of the Administration, Personnel and Public Relations Committee meeting of
May 11, 2017 be approved.
Moved SecondedCarried
05:26:17 Motion:
That the minutes of the Administration, Personnel and Public Relations Committee meeting of
May 15, 2017 be approved.
Moved SecondedCarried
05:27:17 Motion:
That the minutes of the Curriculum, Instruction and Program Committee meeting of
May 11, 2017 be approved.
Moved SecondedCarried
C.MOTIONS:
05:28:17 Motion:
That following teacher(s) be employed on Teacher-General contract(s) effective
September 5, 2017.
Jamie Blyth 100%
Michelle Falk 100%
Kendra McKenzie 100%
Brenda Myran 100%
Jessica Painter 100%
Heather Warman 100%
Moved SecondedCarried
05:29:17 Motion:
That the following teacher(s) be employed on Limited-Term Teacher contract(s):
Alyssa Burr100%September 5, 2017 to June 29, 2018
Denise Belinski 25%September 5, 2017 to June 29, 2018
Jennifer Diboll100%May 18, 2017 to June 30, 2017
Jennifer Diboll100%September 5, 2017 to June 29, 2018
Darin Frandsen100%September 5, 2017 to June 29, 2018
Lauren Hobson100%September 5, 2017 to June 29, 2018
Keri-Lynne Keeler100%September 5, 2017 to June 29, 2018
Roderick McLeod100%September 5, 2017 to June 29, 2018
Jaynie Mikolayanko100%September 5, 2017 to June 29, 2018
Tori Nadeau 50%September 5, 2017 to June 29, 2018
Christina Ohlhoff100%September 5, 2017 to June 29, 2018
Tawn Rellinger100%September 5, 2017 to June 29, 2018
Angelina Sharpe100%September 5, 2017 to June 29, 2018
Ashley Steinberger100%September 5, 2017 to June 29, 2018
Kelci Thompson100%September 5, 2017 to June 29, 2018
Darlene Truscott100%September 5, 2017 to June 29, 2018
Tracey Wieringa100%September 5, 2017 to June 29, 2018
Trisha Wilson100%September 5, 2017 to June 29, 2018
Moved SecondedCarried
05:30:17 Motion:
That the nomination of Mary Hodge, teacher at Yellowquill School, for the Portage la Prairie School Division’s Excellence in Teaching Award for 2016-17 be approved.
Moved SecondedCarried
05:31:17 Motion:
That the retirement of Ruth Mulligan, teacher, be approved effective June 30, 2017.
Moved SecondedCarried
05:32:17 Motion:
That By-LawNo.269, being a by-law of the Trustees of the Portage la Prairie School Division to
allow, if necessary, for the borrowing of Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000.00) for the purpose of meeting current expenditures for 2017/2018, be now read a first time.
Moved SecondedCarried
05:33:17 Motion:
That the following accounts be approved:
APRIL 2017Accounts Payable 1,862,037.56
APRIL 2017Payroll (net) 1,536,625.77
TOTAL $3,398,663.33
Moved SecondedCarried
05:34:17 Motion:
That the tender to upgrade the power distribution panels in the West building at Portage Collegiate Institute be awarded to Point West Electrical Services Inc. at a cost of $193,559.91, GST extra.
Moved SecondedCarried
05:35:17 Motion:
That the tender to upgrade the fire & emergency lighting and CCTV security camera system at La Verendrye School be awarded to D. A. Loewen Electric Ltd. at a cost of $293,976.00, GST extra.
Moved SecondedCarried
05:36:17 Motion:
That the tender to upgrade two entryways for wheelchair accessibility at Ecole Arthur Meighen School be awarded to Canotech Consultants Ltd. at a cost of $203,141.00, GST extra.
Moved SecondedCarried
05:37:17 Motion:
That the tender for the Portage Collegiate Institute – Foundation and Crawlspace Upgrade project be awarded to Newton Enterprises (1983) Partnership, at a cost of $940,000.00, GST extra.
Moved SecondedCarried
D.SUPERINTENDENT'S DEPARTMENT REPORT:
PG
- Oakville School Assembly
- Yellowquill School Track Meet
RR
- No Items
TC
- Attended the Accessibility Plan Training workshop – Disabilities Issues Office, Manitoba Government - May 12, 2017
- Completed the final Accessibility School tour at OVS
- Attended the Portage Active Transportation Committee Meeting – PLPSD Supporting Bike Week June 10-16.
- Attended the MASS AGM / retirement dinner – Thursday, May 18. Recognized the retirements of former superintendent Hazen Barrett and former assistant superintendent Mike Mauws.
E.OTHER BUSINESS
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F.INFORMATION ITEMS:
Items in Folder:
1.Thank You Card – McCreary Golf and Country Club
2.Thank You Card – Linda Paramor
E-mailed copies:
1.Newsletters:
- Yellowquill School –May 15, 2017
- Yellowquill School – May 22, 2017
2.Manitoba School Boards Association:
- E-News – May 17, 2017
G.UPCOMING MEETINGS:
June 6Long Service Tribute Dinner
June 8Board Meeting
June 22Board Meeting
June 23PCI Grad Ceremony at Stride Place
H.DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Portage Collegiate Institute Vocational Program Tour
I.NEWS MEDIA QUESTIONS:
C.F.R.Y.Aaron Wilgosh
Daily GraphicBrian Oliver
J.COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE:
05:38:17 Motion:
That the board resolve into committee of the whole, in camera.
Moved Seconded Carried
05:39:17 Motion:
That the board rise and report/without reporting.
Moved Seconded Carried
05:40:17 Motion:
That the 10:00 P.M. rule be suspended.
Moved Seconded Carried
K.ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned by the chairman at p.m.
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