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.