Board Meeting

Board Meeting #6
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
2:00 p.m.
McCauley Chambers
Centre for Education
One Kingsway

Agenda

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Disposition of the items from the November 29, 2011 board meeting.

  • Minutes of the November 29, 2011 board meeting.

    1. O Canada

    2. Roll Call

    3. Communications from the Board Chair

    4. Communications from the Superintendent of Schools

    5. Minutes

      1. Board Meeting #5 - November 8, 2011

    6. Comments from the Public and Staff Group Representatives

    7. Tracking Progress and Excellence in the 2011-2014 Priorities

      1. Community Partnerships
        (Information - 10-minute presentation)

    8. Reports

      1. Report #4 of the Conference Committee (From the Meeting Held November 15, 2011)
        (Recommendation)

      2. Certificate of Achievement - EPS Purchasing and Contract Services
        (Recognition - Information)

      3. Review of Board Policy IFA.BP - Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
        (Recommendation)

      4. Edmonton Public Schools' Combined Three-Year Education Plan and Annual Education Results Report 2010-2014
        (Recommendation)

      5. Proposed TELUS Cell Phone Tower in Vicinity of Greenfield School
        (Feedback)

      6. Review of 2010-2011 Results and 2011-2012 Plans and Revised Budgets
        (Information)

      7. Feedback Received Regarding Modified District Calendar
        (Information - Response to Trustee Request #86)

      8. Annual Progress Reports to Board
        (Information - Response to Trustee Request #102)

      9. West 8 Project Exploring Half-Day Meetings to Provide Time for Professional Learning
        (Information - Response to Trustee Request #110)

      10. District Policy Review
        (Information - Response to Trustee Request #115)

      11. Criteria/Qualifications for Staff Providing Services for Mental Health and Addictions Counselling
        (Information - Response to Trustee Request #119)

      12. Class Size Breakdown of Ward I Schools
        (Information - Response to Trustee Request #128)

      13. District Survey Historical Information
        (Information - Response to Trustee Request #130)

    9. Other Committee, Board Representative and Trustee Reports

    10. Comments from the Public and Staff Group Representatives - 5:00 p.m.
      (NOTE: Pre-registration is required by noon November 29, 2011 to speak at 5:00 p.m. If there are no registrants and the business is completed prior to 5:00 p.m., the meeting will be adjourned.)

    11. Trustee and Board Requests for Information

    12. Notices of Motion

    13. Meeting Dates

    14. Adjournment

    Next Board Meeting:
    Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m.
    McCauley Chambers, Centre for Education, One Kingsway

    For further information, contact the Board Office @ 780-429-8021.