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April 4, 2007
HIGHLIGHTS
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2007
PUBLIC MEETING
Chairperson Maclagan called the meeting to order at 7:39 p.m. The board acknowledged that
Pinecrest Elementary Principal, Richard Franklin has been named the recipient of the
Distinguished Principal of the Year award from the Canadian Association of Principals. He will
be presented his award on April 13 at the Association’s annual conference in Vancouver.
REPORT OF CONFIDENTIAL MEETING
Trustee Babchuck reported that personnel matters and new business from the Ministry of
Education were discussed at the in-camera meeting.
PUBLIC SUBMISSIONS
• There were no public submissions.
AGENDA SUBMISSIONS
• The board heard a presentation from Darlene Ngo on Carihi Secondary’s upcoming
presentation of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat. Cast from Carihi and
members of the École des Deux Mondes choir performed two songs from the production
for the board and gallery.
• The board heard a presentation from Timberline teacher Diana Camerin; students Alec
Brown, Troy Graham and Kam Maltais; and BC Hydro representative Mary Ferguson
regarding Timberline’s Power Smart 2007 project. It was noted by Mary Ferguson that
BC Hydro works with over 50 districts throughout the province and SD72’s program
mentors Tom Hall and Costas Roussinos should receive recognition as being amongst the
best in the program.
ELECTORATE AND BOARD MATTERS
• There were no electorate and board matters on the evening’s agenda.
EDUCATIONAL ISSUES
• Chairperson George Maclagan awarded students, Matthew May and Ian Renaud, with
Senior Secondary Apprenticeship scholarships of $1,000 and certificates of completion
from the Ministry of Education.
• The board heard a presentation from Carihi teacher Phil Cassidy and students, Alayna
Howard, Lisa Arnold, Evan Roberts, and Katherine Burger about a student trip to Europe,
entitled Canada’s Battlefields, over spring break. The group visited several historic sites
including Dieppe, Beny Sur Mer, Juno Beach, and Vimy Ridge.
• Roy Brooks, Principal of the Robron Centre, provided the board with an update on the
various school district and community programs housed in Robron Centre. Roy noted
that because of funding changes from the Ministry of Education Continuing Education is
able to provide courses for secondary school students in the instances of scheduling
conflicts and advance placement courses.

BUSINESS ISSUES
• Secretary-Treasurer Lyle Boyce outlined that the 2007/08 budget process is underway.
Another meeting is scheduled on April 10 and the board will have public discussions on
the budget at the April 24 board meeting.
• Secretary-Treasurer Lyle Boyce presented Finance Warrant No. 1 dated January 31,
2007. The board passed a motion to accept the Finance Warrant as presented.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Trustees Bowbrick, Foster and Harle reported on the Vancouver Island School Trustees
spring conference held in Port Hardy.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
• There was no other business.
QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
• There were no questions from the public.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further questions, Chairperson Maclagan adjourned the meeting at 9:22 p.m.