LEADS Executive Meeting Minutes

May 3-4, 2012

Saskatoon

Present: President Doug Robertson; President – Elect Randy Fox; Jan Pogorzelec; Don Rempel;Patricia Scott; Elizabeth Thunderchild; Susan Masarek, Guy Tetrault

Call to Order:President Doug Robertson

1.0Preliminary Items

1.1Adoption of the Agenda

Motion: Thunderchild/Masarek

That the agenda be adopted as amended.

Carried

1.2Adoption of the Minutes of March 2012 Executive Meeting

Motion:Rempel/Fox

That the minutes of the November Executive Meeting be adopted as circulated.

Carried

1.3Adoption of the Minutes of March Annual General Meeting

Motion: Masarek/Pogorzelec

Carried

1.4Approval of Guy Tetrault as Zone 6 Representative

Motion: Fox/Rempel

Carried

2.0Delegations & Special Presentations

2.1DMO Ministry of Education

Deputy Minister Cheryl Senecal and Assistant Deputy Minister, Greg Miller, provided an update of sector initiatives. This is a regular update session

as part of LEADS linkages to educational partners.

2.2SELU: Leadership Succession Report

Dr. Pat Renihan and Dr. Norm Dray from SELU reviewed the Leadership Succession Report commissioned by the educational partners in 2009.

2.3LEADS Representatives Committee Updates

LEADS members on the following committees updated the executive on recent developments:

SCC Advisory Committee (Linda Mattock)

Funding Advisory Infrastructure Committee (Don Rempel)

SSBA WAG on Provincial Benefits and Costs of Teachers (Doug Robertson)

3.0Additional Items

3.1Professional Relations Matter

The executive was briefed pertaining to a possible professional relations matter.

3.2Summer Short Course Finalization

The executive reviewed housekeeping matters pertaining to Summer Short Course 2012.

3.3Interorganization Retreat

The executive was apprised of the topic of student engagement as the theme for the October 2012 interorganizational retreat. The retreat will utilize Don Lenihan as the engagement facilitator.

3.4Education Act Amendments

The executive reviewed the drafting instructions for the Education Act amendments pertaining to the school year and day.

3.5Committee Appointment

Motion: Fox/Pogorzelec

That LEADS appoint Brian Quinn as the LEADS representative to the SELU Advisory Board.

Carried

3.6LEADS Recommended Clause in Resignation Letter for the Purpose of Superannuating

The executive reviewed a clause vetted by legal counsel for member use, pertaining to resignation letters for the purpose of superannuating.

3.7Summary of APC Role A Like PD Discussion

The executive reviewed a summary of role a like discussions regarding future PD and accreditation module topics.

3.8LEADS Executive Meeting Dates for 2012-13

Motion: Scott/Tetrault

That the LEADS Executive Meeting dates for 2012-13 be approved as presented.

Carried

3.9LEADS Website Redevelopment RFP

The executive reviewed a draft RFP document for the redevelopment of the LEADS website in 2012-13.

Motion:Tetrault/Rempel

That the LEADS executive approve the RFP document for circulation and authorize the executive director to select the successful applicant within approved budget parameters.

3.10BTEC – Teacher Classification Regulations

The executive was informed of a contradiction in current regulations pertaining to the teacher Class VI classification.

Motion: Masarek/Scott

That the LEADS executive approve a letter to Teacher Services requesting that the contradiction in requirements for the Class VI teacher classification be removed.

Carried

3.11Committee Appointment

Motion: Thunderchild/Pogorzelec

That the executive appoint Marc Casavant as the second LEADS representative to the SCC Advisory Committee.

Carried

3.12Transcript Review

A transcript for a potential LEADS member was reviewed.

Motion: Rempel/Tetrault

That the Royal Roads University Masters of Arts in Leadership and Training be recognized as meeting the LEADS master’s degree membership requirement.

Carried

3.13LEADS Award in Educational Administration

Motion: Tetrault/Fox

That Lois Keller from the University of Saskatchewan be presented the LEADS Award in Educational Administration for 2011-12. Carried

3.14Budget to Actual & ChequeRegister

Motion: Thunderchild/Scott

To receive the Budget to Actual and Cheque Register

Carried

3.15RBC Investments Statement

Motion: Thunderchild/Fox

To receive the RBC Investments Statement

Carried

4.0Information Items/Correspondence

Motion: Pogorzelec/Scott

That the information and correspondence be received.

Carried

5.0Adjournment

Motion: Fox

That the meeting adjourns.

The meeting adjourned at 12:00 pm.

Next Meeting:

August 9, 2012

Elkridge

Doug RobertsonDon Hoium

President, L.E.A.D.S.Executive Director, L.E.A.D.S.