Welcome to the Fall 2003 Provincial Council Meeting

Motion A.1. - Agenda “That the following item be added under H. Late Reports: H.1.Expansion of Funding for Students with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effect (FAE) H.2.BC College of Teachers (BCCT) Fees H.3.Governance of the BC College of Teachers H.4.Capital Construction Tendering

Motion A.2. - Agenda “That the agenda be adopted as amended.”

Motion B.1. – Minutes “That the minutes of the meeting of April 27, 2003 be adopted.”

Motion C.1. – Oral Reports “That the oral reports of the BCSTA Education Committee and First Nations Education Committee be received.”

Motion C.2. – Oral Reports “That the President’s oral report be received.”

Motion C.3. – Oral Reports “That the Executive Director’s oral report be received.”

Motion C.4. – Oral Reports “That the oral report of the CSBA Director be received.”

Finance Committee Responsibilities 1.Review and approve last year’s audited financial statements. 2.Prepare next year’s budget based on Provincial Council direction. 3.Monitor current year’s approved budget.

Motion D.1. – Action Items “That the Provincial Council receive and distribute to member boards the audited financial statements of the BC School Trustees Association for the year ended June 30, 2003, as prepared by MacKay LLP.”

Motion D.1. – Action Items “That the Provincial Council receive and distribute to member boards the audited financial statements of the BC School Trustees Association for the year ended June 30, 2003, as prepared by MacKay LLP.”

BCSTA Budget Planning 1.Should member fees remain the same, increase, or decrease? 2.How should BCSTA focus its programs and services in light of any changes to member fees? 3.Should allowable reimbursements, stipends and office operations be increased?

D.2. – Action Items “That the Provincial Council provide input to the Finance Committee for preparing a draft 2004/2005 budget for receipt at the winter meeting and adoption at the meeting following AGM 2004.”

D.2. – Action Items “That the Provincial Council provide input to the Finance Committee for preparing a draft 2004/2005 budget for receipt at the winter meeting and adoption at the meeting following AGM 2004.”

D.3. – Action Items “That the Constitution and Bylaws of the Northern Interior Branch of BCSTA be approved.”

D.3. – Action Items “That the Constitution and Bylaws of the Northern Interior Branch of BCSTA be approved.”

E.1. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA request the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) under the Protocol between UBCM and BCSTA to jointly establish a task force, with representation from the Ministries of Education and Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services, (cont.)

E.1. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA request the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) under the Protocol between UBCM and BCSTA to jointly establish a task force, with representation from the Ministries of Education and Community, Aboriginal and Women’s Services, (cont.)

E.1. – Councillor Motions (cont.) school districts and municipalities to investigate potential partnerships and strategic alliances between municipalities and school boards, recognizing areas of joint opportunity and challenge.”

E.1. – Councillor Motions (cont.) school districts and municipalities to investigate potential partnerships and strategic alliances between municipalities and school boards, recognizing areas of joint opportunity and challenge.”

E.2. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA request the Minister of Skills Development and Labour to retain: a.Application provisions requiring school authorities to endorse employment applications for children to work during the school year, and (cont.)

E.2. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA request the Minister of Skills Development and Labour to retain: a.Application provisions requiring school authorities to endorse employment applications for children to work during the school year, and (cont.)

E.2. – Councillor Motions (cont.) b.The requirement for the employer to endorse that the position of employment is not of a dangerous nature nor detrimental to the health and welfare of the child.”

E.2. – Councillor Motions (cont.) b.The requirement for the employer to endorse that the position of employment is not of a dangerous nature nor detrimental to the health and welfare of the child.”

E.3. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA reiterate its urgent request to government to provide full funding for: a.Legislated teacher and other staff settlements, b.Inflation, and c.Other required costs, such as Medical Service Plan increases, implementation of new reporting requirements, etc.”

E.3. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA reiterate its urgent request to government to provide full funding for: a.Legislated teacher and other staff settlements, b.Inflation, and c.Other required costs, such as Medical Service Plan increases, implementation of new reporting requirements, etc.”

E.4. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA request the Minister of Education to provide funding to the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) for a new school district employee wellness program that targets stress-related problems that are adding to school board costs.”

E.4. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA request the Minister of Education to provide funding to the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) for a new school district employee wellness program that targets stress-related problems that are adding to school board costs.”

E.4. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA request the: a.BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) to establish a school district employee wellness program that targets stress- related problems that are adding to school board costs; and b.Minister of Education to provide funding to BCPSEA for a school district employee wellness program.”

E.4. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA request the: a.BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) to establish a school district employee wellness program that targets stress- related problems that are adding to school board costs; and b.Minister of Education to provide funding to BCPSEA for a school district employee wellness program.”

E.5. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA request the Minister of Education to explore the potential for a provincial benefit trust for all school district employees in the province.”

E.5. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA request the Minister of Education to explore the potential for a provincial benefit trust for all school district employees in the province.”

E.6. – Councillor Motions “That the Provincial Council: a)Submit a motion to AGM 2004 changing Bylaw #7b to eliminate the provision for a specific number of face-to-face Provincial Council meetings per year, and replacing it with a clause allowing up to three Provincial Council meetings per year: one required meeting immediately following AGM to adopt the (cont.)

E.6. – Councillor Motions “That the Provincial Council: a)Submit a motion to AGM 2004 changing Bylaw #7b to eliminate the provision for a specific number of face-to-face Provincial Council meetings per year, and replacing it with a clause allowing up to three Provincial Council meetings per year: one required meeting immediately following AGM to adopt the (cont.)

E.6. – Councillor Motions (cont.) budget, and two meetings between AGMs to deal with emergent matters, which meetings would require an electronic membership vote of 50 per cent plus one to schedule; b.Request the Board of Directors to bring a report to the April 2004 Provincial Council on alternative ways than in-person meetings for Provincial Council and other governance committees to meet; and (cont.) (cont.)

E.6. – Councillor Motions (cont.) budget, and two meetings between AGMs to deal with emergent matters, which meetings would require an electronic membership vote of 50 per cent plus one to schedule; b.Request the Board of Directors to bring a report to the April 2004 Provincial Council on alternative ways than in-person meetings for Provincial Council and other governance committees to meet; and (cont.) (cont.)

E.6. – Councillor Motions (cont.) c.Allocate savings from any resulting reduction in budgeted Provincial Council expenditures in the BCSTA budget to a reduction in AGM 2005 fees.”

E.6. – Councillor Motions (cont.) c.Allocate savings from any resulting reduction in budgeted Provincial Council expenditures in the BCSTA budget to a reduction in AGM 2005 fees.”

E.7. – Councillor Motions “That the Provincial Council request the Board of Directors to consult with members on possible uses of the $50,000 grant received from the Minister of Children and Family Development ‘to facilitate the development of school board leadership in support of vulnerable students, and encourage the use of best practices for CommunityLINK Services.”

E.7. – Councillor Motions “That the Provincial Council request the Board of Directors to consult with members on possible uses of the $50,000 grant received from the Minister of Children and Family Development ‘to facilitate the development of school board leadership in support of vulnerable students, and encourage the use of best practices for CommunityLINK Services.”

E.8. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA urge the Minister of Children and Family Development to provide districts with funds under the new CommunityLINK program to cover administrative costs related to the School Meals program.”

E.8. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA urge the Minister of Children and Family Development to provide districts with funds under the new CommunityLINK program to cover administrative costs related to the School Meals program.”

E.9. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA reiterate the urgent request to the Minister Responsible for Gaming Policy that government: a.Consider for funding all outstanding Parent Advisory Council (PAC) applications prior to February 28, 2003; and (cont.)

E.9. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA reiterate the urgent request to the Minister Responsible for Gaming Policy that government: a.Consider for funding all outstanding Parent Advisory Council (PAC) applications prior to February 28, 2003; and (cont.)

E.9. – Councillor Motions (cont.) b.Provide funding in according to the new formula in effect after April 1, 2003 to all schools, including those where PACs received funding in under the prior system.”

E.9. – Councillor Motions (cont.) b.Provide funding in according to the new formula in effect after April 1, 2003 to all schools, including those where PACs received funding in under the prior system.”

E.10. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA urge the Minister of Education to: a.Defer a proposal requiring districts to submit a “second count” of enrollment to identify discrepancies with September 30 data, recognizing that there are many justifiable reasons for such discrepancies; (cont.)

E.10. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA urge the Minister of Education to: a.Defer a proposal requiring districts to submit a “second count” of enrollment to identify discrepancies with September 30 data, recognizing that there are many justifiable reasons for such discrepancies; (cont.)

E.10. – Councillor Motions (cont.) b.Refrain from withholding targeted Aboriginal Education funds on the basis of a “second count” of enrollment because it is a punitive approach that will adversely affect Aboriginal Education programs, and (cont.)

E.10. – Councillor Motions (cont.) b.Refrain from withholding targeted Aboriginal Education funds on the basis of a “second count” of enrollment because it is a punitive approach that will adversely affect Aboriginal Education programs, and (cont.)

E.10. – Councillor Motions (cont.) c.Focus instead on assisting and encouraging school boards to negotiate and implement Local Education Agreements (LEAs) and Education Enhancement Agreements (EEAs) on the grounds that they are positive steps in building relationships between First Nations and school boards, and in improving First Nations student achievement.”

E.10. – Councillor Motions (cont.) c.Focus instead on assisting and encouraging school boards to negotiate and implement Local Education Agreements (LEAs) and Education Enhancement Agreements (EEAs) on the grounds that they are positive steps in building relationships between First Nations and school boards, and in improving First Nations student achievement.”

E.11. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA urge the Minister of Education to introduce revisions to The Teaching Profession Amendment Act, 2003 to allow the public and obligate a teacher to make direct complaints to the BC College of Teachers only after they have exhausted their school district’s complaint process.”

E.11. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA urge the Minister of Education to introduce revisions to The Teaching Profession Amendment Act, 2003 to allow the public and obligate a teacher to make direct complaints to the BC College of Teachers only after they have exhausted their school district’s complaint process.”

E.12. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA urge the BC College of Teachers to provide access to a new teacher discipline registry only to school boards and not to the general public.”

E.12. – Councillor Motions “That BCSTA urge the BC College of Teachers to provide access to a new teacher discipline registry only to school boards and not to the general public.”

F. – Non-action Items F.1.Charter for Public Education (SD #44 North Vancouver)

F. – Non-action Items F.1.Charter for Public Education (SD #44 North Vancouver)

G.1. – Committee Reports “That the Board of Directors meeting minutes of April 24, April 27, June 22, August 22, and September 19, 2003 be received.”

G.1. – Committee Reports “That the Board of Directors meeting minutes of April 24, April 27, June 22, August 22, and September 19, 2003 be received.”

G.2. – Committee Reports “That the Education Committee meeting minutes of April 25 and May 28-29, 2003 be received.”

G.2. – Committee Reports “That the Education Committee meeting minutes of April 25 and May 28-29, 2003 be received.”

G.3. – Committee Reports “That the Finance Committee meeting minutes of April 24, 2003 and the draft meeting minutes of September 19, 2003 be received.”

G.3. – Committee Reports “That the Finance Committee meeting minutes of April 24, 2003 and the draft meeting minutes of September 19, 2003 be received.”

H.1. – Late Motions It is recommended that BCSTA: “a.Encourage the Minister of Education to expand current Special Needs funding categories to include Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effect (FAE); and (cont.)

H.1. – Late Motions It is recommended that BCSTA: “a.Encourage the Minister of Education to expand current Special Needs funding categories to include Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effect (FAE); and (cont.)

H.1. – Late Motions (cont.) b.Request the provincial government to institute a tax on alcohol sales, with proceeds dedicated to school services for children who suffer from FAS/FAE, and to public information on the potential risk of liquor consumption on unborn children.”

H.1. – Late Motions (cont.) b.Request the provincial government to institute a tax on alcohol sales, with proceeds dedicated to school services for children who suffer from FAS/FAE, and to public information on the potential risk of liquor consumption on unborn children.”

H.2. – Late Motions “That BCSTA urge the Minister of Education, the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA), the BC College of Teachers (BCCT) and the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) to work together to address disagreements regarding new legislation governing the BCCT, before issues like teacher fee payment affect students and learning.”

H.2. – Late Motions “That BCSTA urge the Minister of Education, the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA), the BC College of Teachers (BCCT) and the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) to work together to address disagreements regarding new legislation governing the BCCT, before issues like teacher fee payment affect students and learning.”

H.3. – Late Motions “That BCSTA urge the Minister of Education to amend The Teaching Profession Amendment Act, 2003 in order to ensure the composition of the governing Board of the BC College of Teachers includes a majority of College members elected by their peers.”

H.3. – Late Motions “That BCSTA urge the Minister of Education to amend The Teaching Profession Amendment Act, 2003 in order to ensure the composition of the governing Board of the BC College of Teachers includes a majority of College members elected by their peers.”

H.4. – Late Motions “That BCSTA urge the Minister of Finance to provide school boards with the authority to establish their own criteria for choosing construction contractors rather than being required to accept the lowest bid, which may result in increased costs, delays, and substandard construction.”

H.4. – Late Motions “That BCSTA urge the Minister of Finance to provide school boards with the authority to establish their own criteria for choosing construction contractors rather than being required to accept the lowest bid, which may result in increased costs, delays, and substandard construction.”

I.1. – Miscellaneous “That the tracking of Provincial Council Decisions of February 15, 2003 be received.”

I.2. – Miscellaneous “That the status report on representing Annual General Meeting 2003 Resolutions be received.

J.1. – Adjournment “That the meeting adjourn.”

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