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MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 72 (CAMPBELL RIVER), HELD IN THE BOARD ROOM AT
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. AT 7:30 P.M., ON TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2008.
Present: G. Maclagan, Chairperson; T. Foster, D. Hagen, W. Harle and H. Moats,
Trustees; J. MacRae, Superintendent; C. Gillis, Assistant Superintendent; and L.J. Boyce,
Secretary-Treasurer.
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Call to Order/Chairperson’s Remarks:
Chairperson Maclagan called the meeting to order
at 7:35 p.m., and expressed the regrets of Trustees Babchuk and Bowbrick at being
unable to attend the meeting.
Trustee Moats spoke about the Vancouver Island
School Trustees Association’s Spring Conference which was hosted by School District
72 in Campbell River March 7-9, 2008. She expressed the Board’s appreciation to Julie
MacRae, Linda Brind’Amour, Janice Rickey, Jennifer Patrick, Curtis Wilson, Rory
Shade, Violet Shade, Davidson Johnson and the Timberline Jazz Combo, the EDM choir
under the direction of Darlene Ngo, the Southgate Senior Jazz Band under the direction
of Terry Johnson, Roy Brooks, Diane Rhenisch, Nevenka Fair, Greg Johnson, Chris
Round, Jan Johnston, Laurel Cronk, Shannon Hagen and Joe Shields, the Carihi
Secondary Cook Training Program students, Carihi and Phoenix art students, and
students Gordon Bowbrick, Sean Anderson and Loushawna Kegler for their involvement
in the week-end.
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Approval of the Minutes:
Foster and CARRIED:
It was proposed by Mr. Hagen, seconded by Mr.
THAT the minutes of the meeting of
February 19, 2008 are hereby approved as circulated.
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Approval of the Agenda:
Foster and CARRIED:
It was proposed by Mr. Hagen, seconded by Mr.
THAT the agenda is hereby
approved as amended.
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REPORT FROM THE MARCH 11, 2008 CONFIDENTIAL BOARD MEETING:
On behalf of the Vice-Chairperson, the Chairperson
reported matters discussed in the Board’s Confidential Meeting and, in accordance with
Section 72(3) of the School Act, reports the following:
GENERAL STATEMENT OF MATTERS DISCUSSED:
1. Various teaching, and support staff matters;

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2. Personnel issues;
3. Health & Wellness Survey
4. Update on property matters.
DECISIONS REACHED:
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PERSONNEL – TEACHING STAFF:
The Board approved the following
recommendations from the Manager of Human Resources for teaching staff changes:
Appointment
Appoint Wendy Drenka to full-time temporary at Pinecrest Elementary School effective
January 24, 2008 to March 31, 2008.
Increase Appointment
Increase appointment of Chris Ansell from .5 time temporary to full-time temporary at
Ocean Grove Elementary School effective March 16, 2008 to May 23, 2008, reverting
to .5 time temporary effective May 24, 2008 to June 30, 2008.
Increase appointment of Deb Hawkins from .2 time temporary to .44 time temporary at
Quadra Elementary School effective February 18, 2008 to May 31, 2008, reverting to .2
time temporary effective June 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008.
Increase appointment of Mary Kretlow from .65 time temporary to .85 time temporary
at Quadra Elementary School effective February 22, 2008 to May 15, 2008, reverting to
.65 time temporary effective May 16, 2008 to June 30, 2008.
Increase appointment of Andrea Savery from .8 time temporary to full-time temporary
at Ripple Rock Elementary School effective February 18, 2008 to March 14, 2008,
extend and decrease to .5 time temporary effective March 15, 2008 to April 25, 2008.
Increase Assignment
Increase assignment of Fred Herbert from .716 time continuing (.383 Ocean Grove /
.333 Quadra) to .736 time continuing (.403 Ocean Grove / .333 Quadra) effective
September 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008,
Increase assignment of Cheryl Macdonald from .7 time continuing to full-time
continuing at Oyster River Elementary School effective March 10, 2008 to June 20,
2008, reverting to .7 time continuing effective June 21, 2008.
Extend Appointment
Extend .698 time temporary appointment of Leah Browning at Southgate Middle
School effective February 29, 2008 to June 30, 2008.
Extend .9 time temporary appointment of Jill Little (.4 Aboriginal / .5 Ocean Grove)
effective March 1, 2008 to March 31, 2008.

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Extend .44 time temporary appointment of Ramona Ruf at Sayward Elementary Junior
Secondary School effective February 1, 2008 to May 31, 2008.
Extend .6 time temporary appointment of Amanda Schulz effective March 1, 2008 to
March 31, 2008.
Extend full-time temporary appointment of Natalie Van Renen at Discovery Passage
Elementary School effective March 15, 2008 to April 30, 2008, reverting to .5 time
temporary effective May 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008.
Change of Appointment
Change of appointment of Janet Higgs from .6 time temporary (.2 Sayward/.40 Ripple
Rock) to .6 time temporary (.2 Discovery Passage / .40 Ripple Rock) effective March 3,
2008 to June 30, 2008.
Continuing Contract
Grant a continuing contract to David Hrysio and assign to .837 time continuing at
Timberline Secondary School effective March 3, 2008.
Request for Leave of Absence
Request for leave of absence from Roy Matza, full-time continuing District Technology
Teacher, effective September 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009.
Request for leave of absence from Jessica Nazar, .5 time temporary at Quadra
Elementary School, effective June 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008.
Request for leave of absence from Jolie Shea, .837 time continuing at Southgate
Middle School, effective February 8, 2008 to February 7, 2009.
Retirement/Resignation (with thanks for past service)
Retirement of Chris Black, .6 time continuing Student Services, effective June 30,
2008.
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PERSONNEL – SUPPORT STAFF:
The Board approved a one-year leave request from
Educational Assistant Barb Davidson, effective March 31, 2008.
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Approval of the Minutes:
Foster and CARRIED:
It was proposed by Mr. Hagen, seconded by Mr.
THAT the minutes of the meeting of
February 19, 2008 are hereby approved as circulated.
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Approval of the Agenda:
Foster and CARRIED:
It was proposed by Mr. Hagen, seconded by Mr.

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THAT the agenda is hereby
approved as amended.
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Submissions on Board of Education Strategic Planning:
discussion.
There were no items brought forward for
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Agenda Submission:
a) Presentation from Campbell River Music Educators’ Association and
Performance by Southgate Students:
Darlene Ngo, on behalf of the Campbell River
Music Educators’ Association, expressed her appreciation to the Board for its support of
music programs over the past year, including the purchase of choir risers, implementation
of performance group time, support for Taste of the Arts, and the purchase of additional
band instruments.
Terry Johnson and her talented Southgate Jazz band
entertained the audience with their beautiful renditions of Take Your Time, Groove
Pavement and Final Drive.
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2007/08 Operating Budget Discussion:
There were no items presented for discussion.
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Update on School Calendar for 2008/09:
Assistant Superintendent Craig Gillis provided
copies of two options being considered by school staffs and partner groups for the
2008/09 school calendar. Mr. Gillis indicated he is receiving feedback, and will return
the topic to the next meeting agenda for further discussion and a recommendation.
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BCPSEA K-12 Public Education Workforce Planning Initiative:
Superintendent MacRae indicated that BCPSEA is
offering school districts an opportunity to access an online recruitment portal they are
developing to assist in labour market planning. The cost to our district to access the
portal is $5,975 for each of the next three fiscal years. It was proposed by Mrs. Moats,
seconded by Mr. Hagen and CARRIED:
THAT the Board approve the
expenditure of $5,975 for each of the next three fiscal
years to participate in BCPSEA’s workforce planning
initiative allowing access to their integrated online
recruitment portal.

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Letter from Comox Valley Regional District Regarding Restructure of the Comox
Strathcona Regional District:
Secretary-Treasurer Boyce provided for information
a letter dated February 18, 2008 from Comox Valley Regional District providing contact
information for Comox Valley Regional District and Strathcona Regional District, which
came about as a result of the Provincial Government’s restructure of the Comox
Strathcona Regional District.
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Bill 33 – Changes to Class Size and Composition – February 2008:
Superintendent MacRae provided the Board with
information concerning changes to class size and composition for the month of February,
2008. She noted a slight improvement over January and that all schools were in
compliance with the class size provisions of the Class Size Regulation.
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Trustee Recognition for Long Service:
Secretary-Treasurer Boyce informed the Board that
the following SD 72 trustees would be recognized for their length of service at the 2008
BCSTA AGM: George Maclagan (6 years); Barb Bowbrick (9 years); Warren Harle (9
years); and Daryl Hagen (18 years).
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Recommendation from the Policy Review Committee:
Trustee Moats, as the Board’s representative on the
Policy Review Committee, gave notice of motion for amendments to Policy and
Regulations E-1 – Transportation, which will now be circulated throughout the District
for comments and return to a future Board meeting for debate, amendment and/or
adoption.
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Ministry of Education Healthy Food Guidelines – Ratings and Suggestions from
VIHA:
Chairperson Maclagan reviewed with the Board a
list of recommended food choices for students, as recommended by Vancouver Island
Health Authority. Superintendent MacRae added that schools are required to be in
compliance with Ministry guidelines, but that they only apply to foods being sold within
schools.
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Finance Warrant No. 12, dated December 31, 2007:
Harle and CARRIED:
It was proposed by Mr. Hagen, seconded by Mr.
THAT Finance Warrant No. 12,
dated December 31, 2007, be accepted as presented.

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Update on the Vancouver Island School Trustees Association’s (VISTA)
Conference, March 7-9, 2008:
Trustees commented on the successful VISTA
Conference hosted by SD 72 in Campbell River, March 7-9, 2008, noting the great
student art work displayed at the host hotel, the participation of Campbell River’s Mayor,
Roger McDonnell, and the pride the Board took in presenting the District’s numerous
achievements .
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Any Other Business:
Trustee Moats spoke about a 5-hour “Challenge”
workshop she attended presented by Kathi Camilleri, a Liaison Worker for the Aboriginal
Outreach Team, Ministry of Children and Family Development. Her program is an
outreach program for individuals suffering from the trauma of having attended residential
schools.
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Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
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G. Maclagan, Chairperson. L. J. Boyce, Secretary-Treasurer.
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March 11, 2008.