School District No.59 (Peace River South)

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1 School District No.59 (Peace River South) Open Board Meeting Agenda Date: March 13, :00 AM Place: Chetwynd Secondary School Chetwynd We acknowledge that we share this territory with the people of Treaty 8 APPROVAL OF AGENDA 1. ITEMS FOR ADOPTION R1.1 Regular Board Meeting Minutes February 13, BUSINESS ARISING 3. ESSENTIAL ITEMS 4. OTHER PRESENTATIONS 5. REPORTS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS R5.1 School/Student News R5.2 - Student Discipline Reports February 2019 R /20 School Calendar R5.4 First Nation Transportation Agreements R5.5 Northern Opportunities Request R5.6 Board Meeting Information Update 6. REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY-TREASURER R6.1 Finance Reports R6.2 Private School Transportation Fees R6.3 Rolla Property Public Notice R Capital Budget & Bylaw R6.5 Pouce Coupe Elementary School Capacity 7. TRUSTEE ITEMS R7.1 BCSTA Budget Feedback & Update T. Jones R7.2 Skills Canada Event C. Hillton R7.3 Moberly Lake School Transportation B. Borton R7.4 Immunization Status (Health Minister) C. Anderson 8. COMMITTEE REPORTS R8.1 Pro-D Committee 9. DIARY 10. QUESTION PERIOD 11. FUTURE BUSINESS / EVENTS 12.1 Open Board Meeting April 17, Meeting with SD60 & MLA s April 17, /8/2019, 2:15 PM- revised

2 School District No.59 (Peace River South) BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO TH Street, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4R8 Open Session Minutes DATE & TIME: February 13, :00 PM PLACE: PRESENT: School Board Office Dawson Creek Trustees: T. Ziemer (Chair) C. Hillton (Vice-Chair) R. Gulick T. Jones C. Anderson B. Borton J. Lalonde C. Clouthier, Superintendent C. Fennell, Assistant Superintendent M. Panoulias, Secretary-Treasurer R. Schwartz, Recording Secretary Guests: Media: E. Fitzpatrick, PRSTA L. Michetti, Village of Pouce Coupe B. Smith, Village of Pouce Coupe C. Leggett, Village of Pouce Coupe A. Cozicar, Dawson Creek Mirror Called to Order 1:05 PM The Board Chair acknowledged that we share this territory with the people of Treaty 8. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Additions: R7.6 DPAC Meeting Move R5.1 & 5.2 to end of Secretary Treasurer Reports Deletions: ( ) MOVED/SECONDED Lalonde/Borton THAT, the Regular Meeting agenda be approved as amended. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Page 1 of 6

3 Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting SD#59 Board of Education February 13, ITEMS FOR ADOPTION R1.1 Regular Board Meeting Minutes January 16, 2019 The Chair asked for any corrections to the minutes. ( ) The Chair declared the minutes of the open meeting January 16, 2019 approved as amended. R1.2 Excerpts of Closed Meeting January 16, 2019 ( ) The Chair declared the excerpts of the closed meeting on January 16, 2019 approved as presented. R1.3 Excerpts of Special Closed Meeting February 6, 2019 ( ) The Chair declared the excerpts of the special closed meeting on February 6, 2019 approved as presented. 2.0 BUSINESS ARISING 3.0 ESSENTIAL ITEMS 4.0 PRESENTATIONS 5.0 REPORTS FROM THE SECRETARY TREASURER R5.1 & R5.2 were moved to the end of the Secretary Treasurer Reports. R Enrolment Projections The enrolment projections for school year were presented. The projections are predicting an overall decrease in school district enrolment. R5.4 Pouce Coupe School Capacity The Secretary-Treasurer presented options to the board to consider if the capital request to the Ministry of Education for a one classroom expansion is not approved for Pouce Coupe Elementary. The board considered the following options: o Utilize the library space for a final year and re-apply to the ministry o Bussing the students into Dawson Creek o Purchase a portable $150,000 (with pilings $175,000) o Explore the utilization of the other two portables in the district, if they are no longer needed at their current location the cost to move would be $55,000 o Build permanent 1 classroom addition $525,000 o o Build permanent 2 classroom/office space and washroom addition $1.2 - $1.5 million Build permanent library attached to school (equal to the square footage as existing library) and convert the existing library space into a minimum three classrooms or two classrooms and office space $1.5 million The Board discussed the options and agreed, while adding a permanent addition is the ideal option, the portable options would offer flexibility in providing additional space for the school while the Page 2 of 6

4 Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting SD#59 Board of Education February 13, 2019 enrolment is still changing. The board directed the Secretary Treasurer to gather more information for the options including portables in addition to consulting with the Village of Pouce Coupe regarding their community plan, vacancy rates, and future development along with contacting local realtors to gather information about rural property sales surrounding Pouce Coupe. R5.1 Finance Reports The Secretary-Treasurer presented the finance reports ending January 31 st, R Amended Operating Budget/Bylaw The Secretary-Treasurer presented the Amended Operating Budget and Bylaw. The amended budget is projecting a year end deficit of $880,000. ( ) MOVED/SECONDED Hillton/Lalonde THAT, the School District No. 59 (Peace River South) Amended Budget Bylaw for the fiscal year showing the estimated revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year and the total budget bylaw amount of $53,310,180 for the fiscal year be read a first time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ( ) MOVED/SECONDED Anderson/Roxanne THAT, the School District No. 59 (Peace River South) Amended Budget Bylaw for the fiscal year showing the estimated revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year and the total budget bylaw amount of $53,310,180 for the fiscal year be read a second time. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ( ) MOVED/SECONDED Jones/Borton THAT, the Board allows the third reading of Amended Budget Bylaw to occur in this meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY ( ) MOVED/SECONDED Hillton/Lalonde THAT, the School District No. 59 (Peace River South) Amended Budget Bylaw for the fiscal year showing the estimated revenues and expenditures for the fiscal year and the total budget bylaw amount of $53,310,180 for the fiscal year be read a third time, passed and adopted. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 6.0 REPORTS FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS R6.1 School/Student News The Superintendent reported the following school news: Windrem Elementary students participated in a cereal box project Tumbler Ridge Elementary intermediate classes held various fundraising activities to give back to the community funds raised were given to the SPCA, homeless shelter and Dawson Creek Hospital Kindness Club at Tremblay Elementary held a Hug and Friendship Day Pouce Coupe Elementary hosts a breakfast club Page 3 of 6

5 Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting SD#59 Board of Education February 13, 2019 R6.2 Student Discipline Report The student discipline report for the month of January was reviewed. A total of 43 suspensions were reported. Following is a breakdown of the main offences: o Safety of Others 11 o Controlled Substance 10 o Non-Compliance 9 o Fighting 6 R6.3 Field Trip The final approval request was submitted for the field trip to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights in Winnipeg, Manitoba from February 25 th to March 1 st, ( ) MOVED/SECONDED Jones/Borton THAT, the Board give final approval for the Dawson Creek Secondary School group to proceed with their field trip to Winnipeg, Manitoba as planned. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY R /20 School Calendar - DRAFT The Assistant Superintendent presented the draft calendar for the school year. The board approved the draft calendar to be circulated for feedback. ( ) MOVED/SECONDED Hillton/Anderson THAT, the Board approve to circulate the draft school calendar for feedback; WHEREAS; feedback must be made in writing to the Assistant Superintendent by March 6 th, CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Feedback must be made in writing to the Assistant Superintendent by March 6, A final calendar will be presented for approval at the regular open board meeting scheduled on March 13 th, R6.5 Mental Health Literacy The Superintendent reported on the Mental Health Literacy workshop she attended. The workshop focus was on engaging the various systems in the communities to support mental health literacy. The district received a $35,000 grant from the Ministry of Education to assist in developing, integrating and sustaining mental health infrastructure in the district. 7.0 TRUSTEE ITEMS R7.1 BCSTA Update T. Jones Trustee Jones updated the board on the latest news and events of BCSTA. Three Trustees attended the BCSTA NIB conference in Prince George. The trustees had a chance to have an open forum with local MLA s. The NIB is not submitting any specific motions to the BCSTA AGM. Trustee Lalonde was elected to the executive as Communications Officer. R7.2 BCPSEA/BCSTA Trustee Orientation Meeting R. Gulick Trustee Gulick attended the trustee orientation meeting hosted jointly by BCPSEA and BCSTA in Vancouver from January 25-26, Page 4 of 6

6 Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting - Board of Education of SD59 (PRS) February 13, 2019 R7.3 Public Board Meetings Trustee Gulick inquired about videotaping the public board meetings to make available for viewing. Videotaping the board meetings would give the public access to the board meetings and add transparency to the board. The following motion was put forward with an amendment to add a trial period: ( ) MOVED/SECONDED Gulick/Lalonde THAT, the Board approve to videotape the public board meetings held at the School Board Office. WHEREAS, the meetings will be recorded on a trial basis to the end of the current school year. DEFEATED The Board directed the Superintendent to gather information from other school districts and report back at the next meeting. R7.4 Rolla Ratepayer s Meeting Update T. Ziemer The Board Chair, Secretary-Treasurer, and Director of Operations met with members of the Rolla Ratepayer s Association regarding the playground equipment on the Rolla School property. The association is looking at possible options for a community playground. R7.4 Pro-D Update T. Ziemer Trustee Ziemer reported back to the board on the Collaborative Conflict Resolution training course offered by the Justice Institute of British Columbia that she attended in Prince George. R7.5 DPAC Meeting R. Gulick Trustee Gulick provided an update from attending the DPAC meeting held in January. 8.0 COMMITTEE REPORTS R8.1 Policy Committee The committee brought forward revised Policy 4730: District Code of Conduct for approval to circulate for feedback. The revised policy includes policy and regulation for both District Code of Conduct and Student Code of Conduct, including student dress code guidelines. ( ) MOVED/SECONDED Anderson/Jones THAT, the board approve to circulate Policy 4370: District Code of Conduct for a period of 45 days for feedback. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY Policy 4410: Student Dress Code will be repealed when the revised policy is adopted. 9.0 DIARY 10.0 NOTICE OF MOTION 11.0 QUESTION PERIOD A question and answer period was held FUTURE BUSINESS Page 5 of 6

7 Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting - Board of Education of SD59 (PRS) February 13, 2019 R Regular Board Meeting - March 13, 2019 Chetwynd ADJOURNMENT ( ) MOVED Jones THAT, the Regular Meeting be terminated. (4:00 PM) CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY CERTIFIED CORRECT: (T. Ziemer) Board Chair (M. Panoulias) Secretary Treasurer Page 6 of 6

8 School District No.59 (Peace River South) March 5, 2019 SD59 Peace River South February 2019 Student Discipline Report February Suspensions: Controlled Substance 2 Fighting 4 Instigating 2 Non-Compliance 4 Safety of Others 16 Smoking 1 Total 29 Submitted by: Mike Readman Director of Instruction th Street, Dawson Creek, B.C. V1G 4R8 Phone: (250) Fax: (250)

9 School District 59 Discipline Report for February, School and Month Legend suspensions this month > suspensions this year > Bullying < suspension category < suspension days this month < suspension days this year Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy Non-com- Safety of Canalta Elementary Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February 2019 Totals To Date Vandalism Weapons 3/5/ Total Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy Non-com- Safety of Crescent Park Elementary Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February 2019 Vandalism Weapons Total Totals To Date Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy Non-com- Safety of Devereaux Elementary Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February 2019 Totals To Date Vandalism Weapons Total Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy Non-com- Safety of Don Titus Elementary Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February 2019 Vandalism Weapons Total Totals To Date Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy ism Weapons Total Non-com- Safety of Vandal- Ecole Frank Ross Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February Totals To Date Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy Non-com- Safety of Little Prairie Elementary Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February 2019 Vandalism Weapons Total Totals To Date Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy Non-com- Safety of McLeod Elementary Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February 2019 Vandalism Weapons Total Totals To Date Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy Non-com- Safety of Moberly Lake Elementary Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February 2019 Vandalism Weapons Total Totals To Date

10 School District 59 Discipline Report for February, School and Month Legend suspensions this month > suspensions this year > Bullying < suspension category < suspension days this month < suspension days this year Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy Non-com- Safety of Parkland Elementary Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February 2019 Totals To Date Vandalism Weapons 3/5/2019 Total Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy Non-com- Safety of Peace View Elementary Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February 2019 Vandalism Weapons Total Totals To Date Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy Non-com- Safety of Pouce Coupe Elementary Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February 2019 Totals To Date Vandalism Weapons Total Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy Non-com- Safety of South Peace Elementary Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February 2019 Vandalism Weapons Total Totals To Date Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy Non-com- Safety of Tate Creek Elementary Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February 2019 Vandalism Weapons Total Totals To Date Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy ism Weapons Total Non-com- Safety of Vandal- Tremblay Elementary Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February Totals To Date Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy Non-com- Safety of Tumbler Ridge Elementary Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February 2019 Vandalism Weapons Total Totals To Date Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy Non-com- Safety of Windrem Elementary Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February 2019 Vandalism Weapons Total Totals To Date

11 School District 59 Discipline Report for February, School and Month Group Sub Total February 2019 Bullying 0 0 Drugs/ Alcohol 0 0 Legend suspensions this month > suspensions this year > Bullying < suspension category < suspension days this month < suspension days this year 3/5/2019 Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy ism Weapons Total Non-com- Safety of Vandal- Fighting Behav. Indefinite FTEs Totals To Date SchoolType Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy ism Weapons Total Non-com- Safety of Vandal- Chetwynd Secondary Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February Totals To Date Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy ism Weapons Total Non-com- Safety of Vandal- DCSS-Central Campus Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February Totals To Date Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy ism Weapons Total Non-com- Safety of Vandal- DCSS-South Peace Campus Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February Totals To Date Drugs/ Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy ism Weapons Total Non-com- Safety of Vandal- Tumbler Ridge Secondary Bullying Alcohol Fighting Behav. Indefinite February Totals To Date Group Sub Total February 2019 FTEs Totals To Date SchoolType ALL SCHOOLS SUMMARY February 2019 FTEs Totals To Date Bullying 0 0 Drugs/ Alcohol Bullying 0 0 Drugs/ Alcohol Indecent Instigatinpliance Profanity Others Tobacco Theft Truancy ism Weapons Total Non-com- Safety of Vandal- Fighting Behav. Indefinite Fighting Indecent Behav. Indefinite Instigating Non-compliance Profanity Safety of Others Tobacco Theft Truancy Vandalism Weapons Total

12 School District No.59 (Peace River South) March 7, 2019 To: Board of Education of SD59 From: Christy Fennell, Assistant Superintendent Agenda Item: School Calendar Based on the seven responses received, five addressed the Pro D Day in October. The original date given for the Provincial NID was October 18 th, however, the actual date is October 25 th. The NID day has been moved to the correct date. There was a concern expressed regarding the NID placement in January. The Ministry has not announced when the literacy and numeracy exams will be scheduled and there is concern it may fall on the NID day if placed later in January. It was determined that if the NID moved to the 17 th, then we could ensure that exams would not fall on a non-instructional day. Other responses received: o one response to change the early dismissal days in February o one response to move spring break a week later o one response to move the June NID from a Monday to a Friday. No change was made to the calendar for these inquiries. Recommendation: That the Board adopt the School Calendar as presented. Christy Fennell Assistant Superintendent th Street, Dawson Creek, B.C. V1G 4R8 Phone: (250) Fax: (250)

13 SD59 CALENDAR FOR 2019/2020-FINAL July-19 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Canada Day STAT Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Stat Break Break Break Break BC DAY August-19 Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break Break September-19 October-19 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Labour Curriculum First Day for First Full Day Implement. Students Day Start 2h late Stat NID-District End 1h early Thanksgiving Stat NID Pro-D District/Prov November-19 December-19 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Remembrance Day STAT Early Early Christmas Boxing Day Dismissal Dismissal Stat Stat school ends - 1hr early Break Break Break NID Pro-D School Break Break End of Term 1 LEGEND 12 Statutory or General Holidays 0 Not-In-Session Day (No School Activities) Stat NIS Break 62 Break Days (Winter,Spring or Summer) 182 Instructional Days NID 7 Non-Instructional Days (Prof Dev or Admin) Notes: October 18 NID is a Provincial professional development day for teachers. Final approval of the 2019/2020 school calendar will occur at the March Board Meeting.

14 SD59 CALENDAR FOR 2019/2020-FINAL Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday New Year's Day Stat Break Break First Day of Semester 2 Classes January-20 Begins February NID Pro-D Early Early Dismissal Dismissal School school ends 1hr early Family Day Stat Semester 1 Ends March-20 April-20 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Term 2 Good Ends Friday STAT Spring Vacation Easter Monday Break Break Break Break Break STAT Spring Vacation Break Break Break Break Break May-20 June-20 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday NID NID Pro-D Pro-D District School Victoria Last Day NID Day of Classes End of Sem. STAT End of Term Admin Break Break LEGEND Stat 12 Statutory or General Holidays 0 NIS Not-In-Session Day (No School Activities) Break 62 Break Days (Winter,Spring or Summer) 182 Instructional Days NID 7 Non-Instructional Days (Prof Dev or Admin) Notes: October 18 NID is a Provincial professional development day for teachers. Final approval of the 2019/2020 school calendar will occur at the March Board Meeting.

15 JOINT FIRST NATION STUDENT TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.59 (PRS) WITH SAULTEAU FIRST NATION STEP 1 Identify the First Nation students attending BC Public School and the number of students for which transportation services are agreed to and being provided. Please refer to Worksheet A Appendix 1 Currently there are sixty-eight Saulteau First Nation students who have transportation provided for them. The school district contracts Standard Bus to provide bussing service to the Chetwynd area, which includes Saulteau First Nation. STEP 2 Specify transportation services provided to those First Nation students. Route 21 Boucher Lake Road. This route covers 106 km each day. Route 52 Lower Lake Road. This route covers 112 km each day. Route 39 West Moberly and Saulteau share this route. It covers 104km per day, with 27 students from Saulteau travelling on the route. STEP 3 Estimate the cost of the transportation service. Saulteau Total Daily Kilometers = (27/39) x 104 = x $2.12 per km = $ daily contract rate paid to Standard Bus (does not include fuel) $ x 180 instructional days = $110, Estimated fuel costs: = daily km for Saulteau students/total daily km for the district x total fuel costs for the year = 290/4800 x 588,316 =6.04% x 588,316 =$35,544 Total Cost = contract amount paid to Standard bus + fuel costs = 110, ,544 = $146,208

16 STEP 4 Supplemental information on the transportation service levels currently being provided to First Nation students. Three runs service 68 Saulteau First Nation students: Route 21 transports First Nation students from Boucher Lake Road, at Saulteau into Chetwynd. Route 21 covers 106 km each day. Highschool students are delivered to Chetwynd Secondary, and elementary students can either attend Don Titus Montessori Elementary, Windrem Elementary, or Little Prairie Elementary. Route 52 transports Saulteau students from the Lower Lake Road into the above-mentioned town schools. This route covers 112km daily. Route 39 transports Saulteau First Nation students to Moberly Lake Elementary. This route is shared with West Moberly First Nation. This route covers 104 km daily Here is the schedule for those three routes: Route 21 Leaves 7:18 am Arrives at Chetwynd Secondary 8:15 am Arrives at Chetwynd Secondary 2:47 pm Back at 3:50 pm Route 52 Leaves 7:05 am Arrives at Chetwynd Secondary 8:15 am Arrives at Chetwynd Secondary 2:47 pm Back at 4:05 pm Route 39 Leaves 7:05 am Arrives at Moberly 8:41 am Arrives at Moberly 2:30 pm Back at 4:20 pm Students are picked up in their subdivisions at the end of their driveways. They arrive in Chetwynd and are delivered to schools at the following times:. At the initial meeting with Saulteau First Nation there was not a concern around pick up and drop off times, or the amount of time on the bus. Bus drivers provide the supervision on the busses. If any issues arrive they contact the bus garage, the bus garage contacts either the parent or the school principal, and issues are then

17 dealt with at the school or at home. Busses are also equipped with cameras which can be referred to if there are any safety concerns. At this time, there is not a late bus that could pick students up from extra-curricular activities to transport them back to Saulteau after the first bus run. In our meeting we both felt that this was a need to address, so that students can participate in after school activities. We are hoping that through this transportation agreement, more funds will be made available to provide this service to students. Ideally, we would like a later bus delivery every day for students who participate in extra-curricular activities, but when pricing the cost out, realize we may need to start with two or three days a week. STEP 5 - Board and First Nation approval and sign-off of Joint Plan The Joint Plan is signed by the Board Chair and the Chief of the First Nation, or their delegate, indicating agreement on transportation services to be provided to the First Nation students. Saulteau First Nation Date Board of Education of SD59 Board Chair Date

18 APPENDIX 1 WORKSHEET A To be attached.

19 APPENDIX 2 GUIDING PRINCIPLES The following guiding principles were discussed at a meeting held with Saulteau First Nation. The meeting was attended by Audrey Norris, Cheri Koenig, Christy Fennell, and Melissa Panoulias. Each principle will be addressed in relation to Saulteau First Nation: 1. The Board of Education and Saulteau First Nation identified transportation needs and services to get all Saulteau First Nation students enrolled in BC public schools to and from those schools, respecting parental choice of where to enroll their child to attend school at the following schools: Moberly Lake Elementary, Windrem Elementary, Little Prairie Elementary, Don Titus Montessori Elementary, and Chetwynd Secondary. 2. Safety is paramount in all planning and decisions: a. There will be a safety protocol in place to address safety issues for Saulteau First Nation ( re. weather conditions; wildlife please see attached SD 59 Policy 6070). b. Shelters will be made available where needed. It was identified that the majority of bus students are picked up at the end of their driveways. There is one subdivision where the bus cannot turn around, and the 4 students meet the bus at the start of the subdivision. 3. Transportation will be available for extra-curricular activities and sporting events. As we move forward we are working on obtaining funds to have a later bus route put into place that would transport Saulteau First Nation students back home after homework club, and sports teams practices and games. 4. There will be no walk limits. At this time, the busses pick up students in their subdivisions, or at the end of their driveways, at Saulteau First Nation. 5. The district provides the shortest ride possible. 6. There is one highway drop off. It is at the end of the driveway. The students could catch it at the beginning of the route, so they do not have to cross the highway, however, to cut down on time sitting on the bus, the family made the decision that the students catch the bus on the way back and cross the highway to get on to the bus. At the end of the day, they are dropped off at their driveway. 7. A communication protocol will be established and agreed upon to ensure effective and timely communication to address issues that arise (e.g. Travel disruption due to inclement weather) and method of preferred communication (radio/satellite

20 communication). It was agreed upon at the meeting that communication is the responsibility of the School district and Standard bus. Busses are cancelled if the weather is -35 degrees Celsius or below. That is determined between 6:00 am to 7:00 am. It is posted on the district web site and local radio stations. If a serious event happens when students are already on the bus, the school district, and Standard bus, notify parents first. The Saulteau First Nation band office will also be notified and will help us if we are having difficulty connecting with parents. The office will provide a name and phone number to the school district and Standard Bus. (Please the attached Policy 6070.) 8. Drivers will receive adequate professional development related to customer service, student management, etc., as required. Standard Bus will provide to the district the professional development that each driver receives. 9. Criminal record checks are required for all Standard bus drivers. 10. Changes to the joint plan will only be made in consultation with Saulteau First Nation, with timely notice to parents, except in emergency situations where safety is the issue, and decisions need to be made immediately. There will be an annual joint review and assessment of the joint plan for effectiveness and to identify any improvements.

21 APPENDIX 3 - SD 59 SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION POLICY Policy 6070 to be attached.

22 JOINT FIRST NATION STUDENT TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT BOARD OF EDUCATION OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.59 (PRS) WITH WEST MOBERLY FIRST NATION STEP 1 Identify the First Nation students attending BC Public School and the number of students for which transportation services are agreed to and being provided. Please refer to Worksheet A Appendix 1 Currently there are twenty-nine West Moberly students who have transportation provided for them. The school district contracts Standard Bus to provide bussing service to the Chetwynd area, which includes West Moberly First Nation. STEP 2 Specify transportation services provided to those First Nation students. Route 54 West Moberly. This route covers 134 km each day. Route 39 West Moberly and Saulteau share this route. It covers 104km per day, with 12 students from West Moberly travelling on the route. STEP 3 Estimate the cost of the transportation service. West Moberly Total Daily Kilometers = (12/39) x 104 = x $2.12 per km = $ daily contract rate paid to Standard Bus ( does not include fuel) $ x 180 instructional days = $63, 346 Estimated fuel costs: = daily km for West Moberly students/total daily km for the district x total fuel costs for the year = 166/4800 x 588,316 =3.4% x 588,316 =$20, 345 Total Cost = contract amount paid to Standard bus + fuel costs = 63, ,345

23 = $ STEP 4 Supplemental information on the transportation service levels currently being provided to First Nation students. Two runs service West Moberly students: Route 54 transports First Nation students from West Moberly into Chetwynd. Route 54 covers 134 km each day. Highschool students are delivered to Chetwynd Secondary, and elementary students can either attend Don Titus Montessori Elementary, Windrem Elementary, or Little Prairie Elementary. Students are picked up at a bus shelter close to their homes. At the initial meeting with West Moberly there was not a concern around pick up and drop off times, or the amount of time on the bus. Route 39 transports West Moberly First Nation students to Moberly Lake Elementary. This route is shared with West Moberly First Nation. This route covers 104 km daily. Here is the schedule for the two routes: Rt 54 Leaves 7:00 am Arrives at Chetwynd Secondary 8:09 am Arrives at Chetwynd Secondary pm Back at 4:10 pm Rt 39 Leaves 7:05 am Arrives at Moberly 8:41 am Arrives at Moberly 2:30 pm Back at 4:20 pm Bus drivers provide the supervision on the busses. If any issues arrive they contact the bus garage, the bus garage contacts either the parent or the school principal, and issues are then dealt with at the school or at home. Busses are also equipped with cameras which can be referred to if there are any safety concerns. At this time, there is not a late bus that could pick students up from extra-curricular activities to transport them back to West Moberly after the first bus run. In our meeting we both felt that this was a need to address, so that students can participate in after school activities. We are hoping that through this transportation agreement, more funds will be made available to provide this service to students. Ideally, we would like a later bus delivery every day for

24 students who participate in extra-curricular activities, but when pricing the cost out, realize we may need to start with two or three days a week. STEP 5 - Board and First Nation approval and sign-off of Joint Plan The Joint Plan is signed by the Board Chair and the Chief of the Frist Nation, or their delegate, indicating agreement on transportation services to be provided to the First Nation students. West Moberly First Nation Date Board of Education of SD59 Board Chair Date

25 APPENDIX 1 WORKSHEET A To be attached.

26 APPENDIX 2 GUIDING PRINCIPLES The following guiding principles were discussed at a meeting held with West Moberly First Nation. The meeting was attended by John Lewis, Alex Canning, Christy Fennell, and Melissa Panoulias. Each principle will be addressed in relation to West Moberly First Nation: 1. The Board of Education and West Moberly First Nation identified transportation needs and services to get all West Moberly First Nation students enrolled in BC public schools to and from those schools, respecting parental choice of where to enroll their child to attend school at the following schools: Moberly Lake Elementary, Windrem Elementary, Little Prairie Elementary, Don Titus Montessori Elementary, and Chetwynd Secondary. 2. Safety is paramount in all planning and decisions: a. There will be a safety protocol in place to address safety issues for West Moberly First Nation ( re. weather conditions; wildlife please see attached SD 59 Policy b. Shelters will be made available where needed. There is a shelter where the students are picked up, at this time. 3. Transportation will be available for extra-curricular activities and sporting events. As we move forward, we are working on obtaining funds to have a later bus route put into place that would transport West Moberly First Nation students back home after homework club, and sports teams practices and games. 4. There will be no walk limits. At this time, the busses pick up students at the designated spot (where the shelter is) at West Moberly First Nation. 5. The district provides the shortest ride possible. 6. There are no highway pick-ups or drop offs. 7. A communication protocol will be established and agreed upon to ensure effective and timely communication to address issues that arise (eg. Travel disruption due to inclement weather) and method of preferred communication (radio/satellite communication). It was agreed upon at the meeting that communication is the responsibility of the School district and Standard bus. Busses are cancelled if the weather is -35 degrees Celsius or below. That is determined between 6:00 am to 7:00 am. It is posted on the district web site and local radio stations.

27 If a serious event happens when students are already on the bus, the school district, and Standard bus, notify parents first. The West Moberly First Nation band office will also be notified and will help us if we are having difficulty connecting with parents. The office will provide a name and phone number to the school district and Standard Bus. (Please the attached Policy 6070) 8. Drivers will receive adequate professional development related to customer service, student management, etc, as required. Standard Bus will provide to the district the professional development that each driver receives. 9. Criminal record checks are required for all Standard bus drivers. 10. Changes to the joint plan will only be made in consultation with West Moberly First Nation, with timely notice to parents, except in emergency situations where safety is the issue, and decisions need to be made immediately. There will be an annual joint review and assessment of the joint plan for effectiveness and to identify any improvements.

28 APPENDIX 3 SD59 Transporation Policy Policy 6070 to be attached.

29 SD59 Board of Education th street Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4R8 Northeast BC Community Learning Council Northern Lights College BC Institute of Technology BCIT BC Hydro School District 59 (Peace River South) School District 60 (Peace River North) School District 81 (Fort Nelson) Chalo School Fort Nelson First Nations North East Native Advancing Society (NENAS) Shell Canada Energy Enbridge Energy Canfor Corporation Encana Corporation Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL) March 5, 2019 Dear Board Members, We are writing on behalf of the Northern Opportunities Partnership (NOP) to request a letter of support as we lobby the Ministry of Education to continue to provide funding for our organization and sustain the delivery of career programs in Northeastern BC. As you may know Northern Opportunities (NOP) is an innovative Northeastern BC partnership of the Fort Nelson, Peace River North, and Peace River South school districts, Northern Lights College, First Nations, industry and communities with a common goal: to provide young people with a seamless learning pathway from secondary school to post-secondary training, leading to career success. Programs combine high school, college studies and work-based training enabling students to simultaneously earn their high school diploma and advanced credit in post-secondary and/or industry certification (Dual Credit). The goals of this collaboration are to benefit students, parents, industry, employers and communities through increased and diverse program offerings, assistance with tuition, work experience, and apprenticeship opportunities that lead to rewarding careers and a skilled workforce. Through dual credit programs provided in partnership with Northern Lights College, apprenticeship opportunities with local employers, and a wide range of hands on career activities, NOP is meeting the needs of local learners, employers and the community by: Promoting stay in school, post-secondary laddering, and career options; Enabling youth to remain in their communities by providing more local, relevant educational options; Creating new avenues to increase the success of aboriginal and nontraditional learners; Merging post-secondary education with career options. Over the history of the partnership the impacts on student success and opportunity is staggering (numbers attached). All of this would not have been possible without the support of the Ministry of Education, and prior to that, the Northern Development Initiative Trust. Considerable financial contributions have enabled NOP to support the School Districts in hiring Career Shoulder

30 Tappers, who work directly with students providing information, guidance and support. The role of the Shoulder Tapper has been vital in expanding the numbers of students involved in these incredible career opportunities and in increasing student life prospects. When we started in 2003, there were only a handful of students involved in dual credit programs, from which there were only 3 trades options (electrical, welding & carpentry) to choose. More than 2,000 students have enrolled in the 30+ dual credit trades and non-trades programs available since that time. Their success rate in program completion and high school graduation has remained at well over 80% which far surpasses the completion and graduation rates in our Northeastern districts in traditional programs. The Northern Development Initiative Trust financially supported NOPS from In the Ministry of Education came to the table with an annual investment of $250,000 each year for a five-year period. This agreement expires in 2019/20. Going forward, Northern Opportunities would require $300,000 annually to ensure its sustainability in providing opportunities and preparing students for their transitions into the work force. The funds would provide the costs associated with the operations of Northern Opportunities as follows: Individualized career counselling in each of the secondary schools to be augmented by industry and grant funding where possible ( Shoulder Tappers ) Program development and support in collaboration with post secondary personnel Providing leverage for generating greater industry participation and funding. If a new funding agreement is not available, Northern Opportunities may not be able to continue operations. The current support provided for the three school districts through NOP would end and opportunities for students would be impacted. Without Shoulder Tappers in the districts and at the schools, the scope of events would not be available, new partnerships might not develop, and students may miss out. Students, parents, employers, and the larger community would be impacted. Your support in helping us move forward with a renewed Ministry funding request is truly appreciated. We are asking that you support our endeavours by signing the letter included in this package, indicating that you recognize the value of this initiative and the benefits to students in this region. Anything else you can do to help us raise awareness of our request and move the process forward will help. Respectfully submitted on behalf of the (NOP) Northeast Learning Council, 2 Cheryl Anthony, Executive Director, Northern Opportunities Mike Readman, Education Co-chair, Northern Opportunities

31 [letterhead] To Whom It May Concern Re: Northern Opportunities Partnership Funding request The Board of Education fully supports the request for Shoulder Tapper funding from the Ministry of Education on behalf of the Northern Opportunities Partnership (NOP). The NOP Partnership has worked diligently on behalf of students in the Northeast Region of BC since 2003 accessing funds, working collaboratively with industry and other partners in career program development to provide seamless transitions from secondary school to career pursuits. Considerable financial contributions from the Ministry of Education, and earlier on the Northern Development initiative Trust, has enabled NOP to support the northeastern School Districts in hiring Career Shoulder Tappers, who work directly with students providing information, guidance and support. The role of the Shoulder Tapper has been vital in expanding the numbers of students involved in a wide range of career opportunities and in increasing student life prospects. Without continued Ministry funding for Shoulder Tappers in our schools, this work may be jeopardized. Thank you for considering the request from the Northern Opportunities Partnership. [signature]

32 Board Variance Report - Schools Actual Budget February 28, 2019 YTD Surplus (00's): February 28, 2019 Board Variance Report - Schools YTD Surplus (00's): CANALTA (101) DEVEREAUX (114) $40.0 $35.0 Budget Actual Variance $30.0 Budget Actual Variance Prof.Staff $794 $776 $18 $25.0 Prof.Staff $388 $385 $3 Supp.Staff $20.0 Supp.Staff Disc.Subs $15.0 Disc.Subs Supp & Serv $10.0 $500 $1,000 Supp & Serv Total 1,076 1, $5.0 Total $1.0 -$2.0 -$3.0 -$4.0 -$5.0 -$6.0 -$7.0 Underbudget 2.9% Overbudget 0.3% CHETWYND SECONDARY (111) $30.0 DON TITUS (113) $25.0 Budget Actual Variance Budget Actual Variance Prof.Staff $929 $901 $28 $20.0 Prof.Staff $327 $328 -$1 Supp.Staff $15.0 Supp.Staff Disc.Subs Disc.Subs Supp & Serv $10.0 Supp & Serv $5.0 Total 1,254 1, Total Underbudget 2.3% Overbudget 1.7%.0 -$2.0 -$4.0 -$6.0 -$8.0 -$10.0 -$12.0 -$14.0 -$16.0 -$18.0 CRESCENT PARK (103) $20.0 FRANK ROSS (105) $18.0 $16.0 Budget Actual Variance $14.0 Budget Actual Variance Prof.Staff $704 $702 $3 $12.0 Prof.Staff $1,559 $1,535 $24 Supp.Staff $10.0 Supp.Staff $8.0 Disc.Subs Disc.Subs $6.0 Supp & Serv Supp & Serv $4.0 Total $2.0.0 Total 1,932 1, $2.0 Underbudget 1.9% Underbudget 1.6% $40 $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 $10 $5 DAWSON CREEK SECONDARY (108) $120 LITTLE PRAIRIE (131) $100 Budget Actual Variance Budget Actual Variance Prof.Staff $1,858 $1,840 $18 $80 Prof.Staff $815 $773 $42 Supp.Staff $60 Supp.Staff Disc.Subs Disc.Subs Supp & Serv $40 Supp & Serv Total 2,593 2, $20 Total Underbudget 3.8% Underbudget 5.4% $60.0 $50.0 $40.0 $30.0 $20.0 $10.0.0

33 Board Variance Report - Schools Actual Budget February 28, 2019 YTD Surplus (00's): February 28, 2019 Board Variance Report - Schools YTD Surplus (00's): MCLEOD (119) $10.0 POUCE COUPE (110) $9.0 $8.0 Budget Actual Variance $7.0 Budget Actual Variance Prof.Staff $224 $223 $1 $6.0 Prof.Staff $466 $460 $6 Supp.Staff $5.0 Supp.Staff Disc.Subs $4.0 Disc.Subs Supp & Serv $3.0 Supp & Serv $2.0 Total $1.0 Total Underbudget 3.7% Underbudget 1.0% $7.0 $6.0 $5.0 $4.0 $3.0 $2.0 $ $1.0 -$2.0 MOBERLY LAKE (118) $20.0 CENTRAL MIDDLE (102) $18.0 $16.0 Budget Actual Variance $14.0 Budget Actual Variance Prof.Staff $190 $190 $12.0 Prof.Staff $1,211 $1,165 $46 Supp.Staff $10.0 Supp.Staff $280 $ Disc.Subs $8.0 Disc.Subs $23 $44-21 Supp & Serv $6.0 Supp & Serv. $81 $61 20 $4.0 Total $2.0 Total 1,595 1, Underbudget 6.2% Underbudget 3.5% PARKLAND (124) $8.0 SP DIST LEARNING (138) $6.0 $4.0 Budget Actual Variance Budget $2.0 Actual Variance Prof.Staff $257 $249 $8.0 Prof.Staff $246 $239 $7 Supp.Staff Supp.Staff $2.0 Disc.Subs Disc.Subs Supp & Serv $4.0 Supp & Serv $6.0 Total $8.0 Total $10.0 Underbudget 1.7% Underbudget 8.6% $60.0 $50.0 $40.0 $30.0 $20.0 $ $30.0 $25.0 $20.0 $15.0 $10.0 $ $5.0 -$10.0 PEACEVIEW (132) $2.0 SOUTH PEACE ELEMENTARY (125) $1.0 Budget Actual Variance.0 Budget Actual Variance Prof.Staff $110 $109 -$1.0 Prof.Staff $70 $50 $20 Supp.Staff $2.0 Supp.Staff Disc.Subs $3.0 Disc.Subs Supp & Serv $4.0 Supp & Serv Total $5.0 Total $6.0 Underbudget 1.1% Underbudget 1.6% $10.0 $9.0 $8.0 $7.0 $6.0 $5.0 $4.0 $3.0 $2.0 $1.0.0

34 Board Variance Report - Schools Actual Budget February 28, 2019 YTD Surplus (00's): February 28, 2019 Board Variance Report - Schools YTD Surplus (00's): TREMBLAY (109) $30 TUMBLER RIDGE SECONDARY (127) $25 Budget Actual Variance Budget Actual Variance Prof.Staff $641 $623 $18 $20 Prof.Staff $573 $524 $48 Supp.Staff $15 Supp.Staff Disc.Subs Disc.Subs Supp & Serv $10 Supp & Serv Total $5 Total Underbudget 3.4% Underbudget 6.0% $50 $45 $40 $35 $30 $25 $20 $15 $10 $5 TUMBLER RIDGE ELEMENTARY (129) $8 WINDREM (112) $7 Budget Actual Variance $6 Budget Actual Variance Prof.Staff $780 $777 $3 $5 Prof.Staff $331 $331 Supp.Staff $4 Supp.Staff Disc.Subs Disc.Subs $3 O&M Supp & Serv $2 Total $1 Total Underbudget 0.5% Underbudget 3.3% $16.0 $14.0 $12.0 $10.0 $8.0 $6.0 $4.0 $2.0.0 TOTAL ALL SCHOOLS Budget Actual Variance Prof.Staff $12,470 $12,180 $291 Supp.Staff 2,678 2, Disc.Subs Supp & Serv Total 16,195 15, Underbudget 2.9% $500.0 $450.0 $400.0 $350.0 $300.0 $250.0 $200.0 $150.0 $100.0 $50.0.0