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Budget 2011-2012

Project Description Forms

January 31, 2011 Presented by: Budget Review Committee Prepared for: SD20 Public

Welcome to the Budget Review Committee Presentation

 Bev Maloff and Kim Morris, Co-Chairs  Committee Introductions

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Board Members – Bev Maloff and Vince Morelli

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Principals – Aaron McKenzie and Patrick Kinghorn

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KCTU – Andy Davidoff and Brian Rigby

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CUPE – Cherryl MacLeod and Darlene Schultz

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DPAC – Lisa Stewart and Linda Schultz

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Senior Staff – Jean Borsa, Bill Ford, Greg Luterbach, Kim Morris, Steve Morissette, Natalie Verigin and Kim Williams

Purpose

 Blue Sky – what if?  Present community ideas on wish list  Questions and clarification  Prioritizing by public  One test of many

Housekeeping

 Presenter Time Limits

– 3 min for guest presenters – 1 min for committee presenters – 20 min each for KCTU and CUPE

 Survey Registration  Question & Answer Period

– Questions held to the end – Questions pertaining to the PDF’s only

Presenter #1 – Bev Kanda

• PDF #1112-86
• Continuation of gender separate

straight Grade 7 classes at Glenmerry Elementary School

Glenm erry sa m e- sex, gra d e sev en cla sses Glenm erry sa m e- sex, gra d e sev en cla sses

A Bridge Towards Excellence in School District #20 A Bridge Towards Excellence in School District #20

ARC: SD#20 is committed to ensuring all learners experience relevant, current, and purposeful practice.

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Historically Historically

In the fall of 2004, grade 7 girls were

academically outperforming the boys at Glenmerry School. A change needed to occur.

In January 2005, grade 7 teachers, Heather

McQuiggan and Carolyn Catalano, separated the sexes.

Specialty teachers focused on academics as

well as preparing grade 7 students for high

• school. Leadership skills were emphasized.

In the fall of 2004, grade 7 girls were

academically outperforming the boys at Glenmerry School. A change needed to occur.

In January 2005, grade 7 teachers, Heather

McQuiggan and Carolyn Catalano, separated the sexes.

Specialty teachers focused on academics as

well as preparing grade 7 students for high

• school. Leadership skills were emphasized.

ARC: Improve student achievement.

A Unique Program

 Same-sex classes have a

homeroom teacher, who tracks each student.

 Teacher burn out is

minimized.

 Specialty teachers in:  Language Arts &

Social Studies

 Math, Science, Art &

P.E.

 Career & Health  French - COED

classes

 Music - COED classes

ARC: Instruction is differentiated to address all student learning styles.

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Canada, BC students slipping but still strong in international assessment J. Steffenhagen Dec. 7, 2010 Vancouver Sun Canada, BC students slipping but still strong in international assessment J. Steffenhagen Dec. 7, 2010 Vancouver Sun

• International Student Assessment (PISA): B.C.'s

performance in math & science slipped from 2006

• Summary of the 2009 assessment:

 Girls read better than boys in every country, the

equivalent to one year of schooling. The gender gap has not improved in any country since 2000.

 The best school systems were the most equitable -

students do well regardless of their socio- economic background.

**Glenmerry Elementary School is the most vulnerable school in SD20.

The Gender Gap: FSA Results 2 0 0 9 -2 0 1 0

• 1 0 %

1 0 % 8 .5 0 % 2 .5 0 % 5 % 0 % 0 %

• 1 %

9 %

• 15%
• 10%
• 5%

0% 5% 10% 15%

Reading W riting Num eracy Subjects

Glenmerry Rest of District 20 Province

ARC: use student achievement evidence to improve program quality and delivery. 12% 89% 53% 28% 39% 46% 44%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

Performance

• f Grade Seven

Students over three years

Schools

Fruitvale Glenmerry Webster Kinnaird RSS Robson Twin Rivers

District Percentiles 12% 89% 53% 28% 39% 46% 44% Fruitvale Glenmerry Webster Kinnaird RSS Robson Twin Rivers

C.D. Howe Institute Study about District Results

• n Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA)

3 Years of District #20 Grade 7 FSA Results

• R. Masleck, Trail Daily Times, June 15, 2010

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26.6 21.6

5 10 15 20 25 30

The Number o Students in th Grade Seven Class Students in Grade Seve

Average Class Size for Glenmerry Gr Seven Class from 2005- 2010

Boys Girls 2005-2010 26.6 21.6 Boys Girls

27 29

5 10 15 20 25 30

The Number o Students in th Grade Six/ Seven Class Students in Grade Six/ Sev

Class Size for Glenmerry Grade Six/ Se 2010- 2011

Boys Girls 2010-2011 27 29 Boys Girls

26.5 25.9

5 10 15 20 25 30

Average Number of Students in Classes Schoo

Average amount of Students in Classes 2010- 2011

District #20 Province Class Size 26.5 25.9 District #20 Province

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27% 62% 52% 27% 35% 13% 21% 47%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

Percent of Satisfaction with the school

Schools

Grade 7 Students Satisfaction Survey Results 2009- 2010:

Do you like

Fruitvale Glenmerr Webster Kinnaird RSS Robson Twin Rive Province

2009- 2010 27% 62% 52% 27% 35% 13% 21% 47% Fruitvale Glenmerry Webster Kinnaird RSS Robson Twin Rivers Province Boys Girls

84% 87.50%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

Percent wanting same sex classes in Grade 7 Grade 6 Students

Present Survey of Glenmerry Grade 6 students wanting Same Sex classes in Grade 7

Boys Girls

Same Sex classes 84% 87.50% Boys Girls

In last year’s girls’ class, 83% indicated that split classes in the past had distracted them so much that their learning had been negatively effected.

What Parents Have Said

• Same-sex classes are

wonderful

• Positive impact on my

daughter

• I can see the difference in

reading and attention to quality of work.

• Both of my sons have

excelled and like it (this program) very much.

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Awards, Publicity, and Visits

• TV - CBC, Global, CTV,

Canada AM & soon to be CBC

• Newspapers: Trail Daily

Times, Province, Vancouver Sun,Globe & Mail, Chinese News

• Radio: KBS & CKNW
• Visits from teachers and

administrators: Grand Forks, Invermere, Kelowna, Vernon, Whitehorse

• Innovation Award
• Network of Performance

Schools

• Student Teachers
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Thank you to: our school board, senior staff, Heather, Carolyn, Willie, Kere, John, Patrick x2 for your commitment to kids, innovation &excellence

Remain Grade 7 Same-Sex Only

Cost: One full tim e tea cher ARC: Students will be provided with the support necessary to ensure success.

Presenter #2 – Denise Flick

• PDF #1112-45
• “First Steps in Mathematics” Teacher

Training

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When students are learning mathematics, they use their existing knowledge and understandings to make sense of new ideas. When students are learning mathematics, they use their existing knowledge and understandings to make sense of new ideas.

Getting the

Right Answers

for the Wrong

Reasons…

Getting the

Right Answers

for the Wrong

Reasons…

Students do misunderstand, but it is seldom because they cannot understand; most often it is because they understand something else.

Tripp, D., 1993, Critical Incidents in Teaching, p. 88

Conceptions and Misconceptions

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K e y Me ssage s K e y Me ssage s

• 1. Stude nts may ge t the right answe rs

fo r the wro ng re aso ns.

• 2. Go o d que stio ns and tasks pro vo ke

stude nts to sho w us what the y kno w and understand.

• 3. U

nde rstanding the mathe matic s he lps us make be tte r de c isio ns.

• 4. Se e ing the patte rns in stude nts’

re spo nse s he lps us plan e ffe c tive le arning e xpe rie nc e s.

• 1. Stude nts may ge t the right answe rs

fo r the wro ng re aso ns.

• 2. Go o d que stio ns and tasks pro vo ke

stude nts to sho w us what the y kno w and understand.

• 3. U

nde rstanding the mathe matic s he lps us make be tte r de c isio ns.

• 4. Se e ing the patte rns in stude nts’

re spo nse s he lps us plan e ffe c tive le arning e xpe rie nc e s. Comox Valley (71) uses FSiM 100 teachers are trained and we have 1 facilitator and 1

• coach. The impact of First Steps in our district is

staggering! I continue to be amazed by the eagerness our teachers have towards trying to get in the next cohort. It has changed the way teachers think about mathematics, assessment and the ways we teach mathematics. Christine VanderRee Numeracy Support Teacher - K to 9

Presenter #3 – Don Liszt

• PDF #1112-57
• Exterior Metal Storage Compound

Enclosure and Door at SHSS

• PDF #1112-58
• Explosion Proof Storage Shed at

SHSS

Presenter #4 – Jan Morton

• PDF #1112-02
• District coordination of programs to

support secondary students in trades

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• Program Components and What’s Required
• ACE-IT /Trades Training
• Secondary School Apprenticeship
• Trades Awareness
• Current Staffing and Resources
• 2011-2012 Budget Request

Supporting the journey of all learners

Accelera Accelerated Entry Entry into into th the Tr e Trad ades es (ACE- (ACE-IT)

 100+Students in entry level trades programs over the past 3 years

What What’s ’s i invol volved:

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Promote opportunities and select students

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Negotiate and design programs and staffing with partners (schools, Selkirk, SD 8 and others)

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Secure ITA funding and negotiate SIDIT bursaries and related accountability

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Monitor and manage finances

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Monitor student progress, including liaison and trouble-shooting with partners

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Student assessment and other related data/administration for the schools

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Work experience placements and facilitate Trades Employer Advisory Committee

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Post graduate support and placement of students

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Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork . . . . .

Supporting the journey of all learners

Se Second condar ary y Scho School

• l Appre

Apprentic ticeship ship Pro Progra ram m (SSA) (SSA)

 46 Students in SSA placements in 14 different trades over the past 3 years  20 Students have been awarded $1,000 SSA scholarships in the same period

What What’s ’s i invol volved:

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Promote opportunities and identify interested students

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Liaise with employers and identify placement opportunities

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Secure CES/ITA funding (if available) and related accountability

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Monitor student progress, including liaison and trouble-shooting with employers

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Student assessment and support of school administrative processes

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SSA scholarship administration and parent/employer support re tax credits

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Post graduate support and placement of students

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Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork . . . . .

Supporting the journey of all learners

Build Building ng Trades Trades Awaren Awarenes ess

 Trades Awareness Day, website, skills competitions and more …….stay tuned!

What What’s ’s i invol volved:

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Trades Awareness Days (YES 2 IT) on April 6th

• identify partners
• secure ITA and other funding and related reporting
• promote the event with schools and students
• select students
• manage the event and post event follow-up

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Develop and manage Transitions to Trades website

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Create local/regional Skills Competition opportunities

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Parent, school/District and media promotions

Supporting the journey of all learners

Impact o Impact on R Resources ces and B and Budg dget

 Each student generates 2-5 courses/year (often over and above the

typical 7 course load) which is of benefit to the school and the District.

 $130,000+ this year alone will be secured for staffing, tuition and

student equipment for these various programs.

 Approximately $90,000 has been acquired for upgrades to our shops.  Strong partnerships have been created with our employer community.

Supporting the journey of all learners

Curre Current nt Re Resources

 Director of Community Education support and oversight  District Coordinator, Work Experience and Trades (.42 f.t.e.)  Occasional administrative assistance  Trades program staffing, supported by ACE-IT and SIDIT funding  Very limited school-based Work Experience Teacher support

Supporting the journey of all learners

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2011-2 2011-2012 Need Needs and and Bud Budget et Req Request

 Director of Community Education/Director of Instruction oversight  .5

5 f.t. f.t.e. Dist strict Tra Trades Co Coordinator (est (estimated co cost: st: $55, $55,000) 000)

 4 hours/week a

s/week administr nistrativ tive support t (esti stimated c ed cost: : $4,900) 900)

 travel,

el, teleph lephone a e and m materi rials a and s supplie lies: s: (est stima imated c cost: $10,000) 000)

 Trades program staffing, supported by ACE-IT and SIDIT funding  Very limited school-based Work Experience Teacher support

Supporting the journey of all learners

Presenter #5 – Jane Jewitt

• PDF #1112-35
• Training for interested staff in ALL

classifications (bus drivers, custodians, clerical, exempt) in new ways to understand behaviours of students

Presenter #6 – Phil Power

• PDF #1112-78
• Design, build and install community

gardens at Trail Middle School

• PDF #1112-79
• Physical activities for “at risk” youth,

Kootenay Columbia Learning Centre

Presenter #7 – Theresa Bradshaw

• PDF #1112-61
• School Bus Safety Training & Poster

Contest

School Bus Safety Poster Contest

 Interactive and on-going educational

process

 Safety for all students in our school

district

How Will It Work?

 A school bus safety “Slogan of the Month”

will be announced at the beginning of each month

 T

wo weeks will be given to create posters

 Posters are submitted and a winner

selected mid-month

 Poster winner to copied, laminated and

distributed to all school district buses for remainder of school year

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How Will It Be Accomplished?

 Office staff at each school collects submissions by

deadline

 Submissions delivered to Selection Committee  Selection Committee could be assigned to one school or

rotated to each site to allow everyone to take part in the judging process

 Once winner chosen the art class of the judging school

could prepare the posters for distribution

 Distribution of posters to all buses for display

Funding Requirements

1.$50 cash prize for best poster artist per

month

2.Instruction time to announce contest and

discuss bus safety with students with driver present

3.Driver time to attend information session

with teacher and students

4.Material costs: poster paper, colour

photocopying, laminating and fastening devices

Cost Benefit Analysis

 Cost = $1,250  Benefits

• Incentive for art students to display work
• Prize is large enough to interest all students

and staff

• Great opportunity to incorporate drivers into

schools and reinforce safety rules

• Continued awareness of bus safety issues

throughout the school year

Intermission #1 – Budget Process

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7 month process from October 2010 to April 2011

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Ideas from community January 2011

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Funding announcement March 25, 2011

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Public Meeting April 4, 2011

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Draft 1 of the budget

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Your ranking of tonight’s projects

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Public Meeting April 14, 2011

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Draft ?? of the budget

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Final committee recommendations to Board

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Board’s opportunity to gather information from public before debate

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Second reading and debate by the Board April 18, 2011

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Third and final reading April 26, 2011

School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia) Budget Process: 2011-2012 Date Location Time Event Attendees Goal October 6, 2010 BCCS 3:30 PM Budget Review Committee Meeting #1 Committee Members November 15‐30, 2010 Electronic and Reps Project Description Process Rollout to Community Set out process and timeline for PDF's to staff and community December 1, 2010 ‐ January 7, 2011 Deadline for Project Description Forms December 6, 2010 BCCS 7:00 PM Regular Open Board Meeting Board January 10, 2011 TMS 7:00 PM Regular Open Board Meeting Board Board Committee Reps Assigned January 10‐21, 2011 Compile and Summarize Project Description Forms Exec Team Preparation for public meeting January 17, 2011 BCCS 6:00 PM Board Working Session ‐ Stakeholder Presentations to the Board Board/Exec Team/Stakeholders Priorities re: Achievement/30 minutes presentation and Q&A January 24, 2011 BCCS 7:00 PM Regular Open Board Meeting Board January 25, 2011 BCCS 3:30 PM Budget Review Committee Meeting #2 Committee Members Prepare Presentation for Public Meeting and Determine Presenters January 31, 2011 Crowe Theatre 6:30 PM Public Meeting ‐ Project Description Form Presentations Public Share PDF Matrix / Co‐presented by submitter and department manager February 7, 2011 TMS 7:00 PM Regular Open Board Meeting Board February 9, 2011 Castlegar Complex 4:30 PM Board Working Session ‐ Talking Tables Board/Management (Exec Team and KCPVPA) Information gathering from Management in schools February 21, 2011 BCCS 7:00 PM Regular Open Board Meeting Board February 1 ‐ 28, 2011 Electronic On‐Line/Web Survey Results ‐ Public Prioritization Indicators of public's priority in terms of Project Description Forms February 28, 2011 Enrolment Completed (all categories) March 7, 2011 TMS 7:00 PM Regular Open Board Meeting Board March 14 ‐ 25, 2011 Spring Break ‐ NO MEETINGS March 25, 2011 Ministry Funding Announcement March 29, 2011 TMS 6:00 PM Board Working Session ‐ ARC & DLT Presentation Board/Exec Team and ARC and DLT Members Information gathering : Achievement Contract & District Learning & Technology March 31, 2011 BCCS 3:30 PM Budget Review Committee Meeting #3 Committee Members Review of funding announcement, DRAFT 1 Status Quo Budget and PDF Matrix March 31, 2011 2011‐2012 Staffing Levels Completed Total Hours and FTE Determination/No details on locations or names will be available Early April Budget Request/Instructions from MOE April 4, 2011 BCCS 5:30 PM Public Meeting Public Present Funding, Revised Draft 1 and any PDF Public Ranking Results April 4, 2011 BCCS 7:00 PM Regular Open Board Meeting ‐ First Reading Board NOTE: Request for In‐Camera Meeting to Follow Open April 5, 2011 BCCS 3:30 PM Budget Review Committee Meeting #4 Committee Draft 2, PDF Matrix Prioritization by Committee April 11, 2011 BCCS 5:00 PM Board Working Session ‐ Stakeholder Presentations to the Board Board/Exec Team/Stakeholders Impact of proposed budget on Stakeholders/Concerns April 13, 2011 BCCS 3:30 PM Budget Review Committee Meeting #5 Committee Draft 3 and Final recommendations April 14, 2011 Crowe Theatre 4:30 PM Board Working Session ‐ Prioritization Board/Management (Exec Team and KCPVPA) Prioritization of the PDF Matrix by Management Partners April 14, 2011 Crowe Theatre 7:30 PM Public Meeting Public (1) Update public on Draft 3 for debate; (2) Provides trustees time to gather information from public before debate April 18, 2011 TMS 4:30 PM Board Working Session ‐ Stakeholder Presentations to the Board Board/Exec Team/Stakeholders Stakeholders present final comments to Board and answer questions before debate April 18, 2011 TMS 6:00 PM Board Working Session ‐ Recommended Budget and Clarification Board/Exec Team Review of budget documents and clarification before debate April 18, 2011 TMS 7:00 PM Regular Open Board Meeting ‐ Second Reading Board NOTE: Request for In‐Camera Meeting to Follow Open April 26, 2011 BCCS 7:00 PM Special Open Board Meeting ‐ Third Reading Board Third and Final Reading ‐ Budget APPROVED by April 30th May 1 ‐ June 30, 2011 Staffing Begins: School staffing (Post, Fill and Lay‐off) May 9, 2011 BCCS 7:00 PM Regular Open Board Meeting Board May 24, 2011 BCCS 3:30 PM Budget Review Committee Meeting #6 Committee Members 2011‐2012 Budget Process Debrief: (1) Did the process meet the needs? (2) Improvements for 12/13 process? May 30, 2011 TMS 7:00 PM Regular Open Board Meeting Board

Committee Presenters #1 – Bill Ford, Achievement & Instruction

• 1112-46 – Cross Country Ski Equipment – Twin

Rivers Elementary School

• 1112-66 – Digital Media Transitions Program
• 1112-67 – Dynamic Sound Field System in Library –

Twin Rivers

• 1112-74 – 0.25 FTE French Coordinator – District
• 1112-76 – 0.25 FTE Personalized Learning Teacher –

MacLean Elementary

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Committee Presenter #2 – CUPE Local 1285

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1112-08 - 1.0 FTE Painter – Exterior and Interior District Buildings

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1112-10 – Bulletin Board/Pin Board Painting or Replacement – District

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1112-24 – Painting Exterior – Castlegar Operations Centre

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1112-09 - Handicapped Chair Lift Renovation – Rossland Secondary

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1112-11 – Ceiling Tile Replacement – Rossland and Stanley Humphries Secondary Schools

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1112-12 – Custodial Machine Upgrade and Maintenance – District

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1112-13 – Floor Sink Installation in Custodial Areas – District

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1112-20 – Maintenance of bleachers, lockers and windows – Rossland Secondary

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1112-22 – 0.5 FTE Custodian Increase – MacLean Elementary

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1112-30 – Cash incentive for CUPE and KCTU employees to announce retirement by February 2012 - District

Committee Presenter #2 – CUPE Local 1285 Continued

• 1112-23 – 0.72 FTE Clerical Increase – Castlegar Operation Centre
• 1112-25 - Student Transportation In-House/Elimination of Contracting

Out – District

• 1112-26 – Litre Log/Identification of Fuel Use by Employee – District
• 1112-28 – Garage door, frames and asphalt repair – Castlegar Bus

Bays

• 1112-29 – Increase Bus Driver Pre-Trip Time by 5 minutes – Bus

Garage

• 1112-31 – 1.5 FTE General Maintenance Increase – Castlegar

Operations Centre

• 1112-32 – Re-instate extra curricular travel funding to schools - District

Committee Presenter #2 – CUPE Local 1285 Continued

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1112-14 – 5.03 FTE Increase to District Student Support Services Support Staff to 6 hours per day – District

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1112-15 – Re-institute Teacher on Call Central Callout – District

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1112-16 – Funding for District Student Support Services Support staff to attend IEP meetings

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1112-17 – 10.72 FTE Increase to have 5 hr/day Student Support Services Support Staff in Full Day Kindergarten Classrooms – District

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1112-18 - 727 hours additional EA/CCW time to be staff in last week

• f secondary school – District

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1112-19 – 0.12 FTE Student Support Service Support Staff Mentor – District

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1112-27 – 0.12 FTE Clerical Mentor – District

Intermission #2 – Prioritization Survey Committee Presenter #3 – Greg Luterbach, HR and Info Tech

 1112-36 – District Wide Phone System Replacement – District  1112-37 – Pods of Mobile Student Computers – District  1112-38 – Helping Infuse Technology Teachers – District  1112-39 – Elementary Reporting Project – District  1112-40 – Technology Infusion Innovation Fund – District  1112-47 – Interactive Smartboard/Whiteboard, Cart and

Wireless Technology – Twin Rivers Elementary

PDF 1112-36 District wide telephone system upgrade

 Replace telephone

systems in all sites with modern system with enhanced capability

 Pays for itself in less

than 5 years

 New system should

last 10+ years (after 10 years net savings of 150+ k)

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PDF 1112-37 Pods of Student Mobile Computers

 Provide each school a loan

pool of mobile computers (netbooks / iPads) to be used in classrooms

 Signed out during the day

to supplement students using personal devices

 Less lab use & more

embedded classroom use

• f technology

 Support new 21st century

learning paradigm

 145k per year for 4 years

PDF 1112-38 Helping Infuse Technology Teachers

 Time, professional

development and mentorship using technology effectively in the classroom

 Have the stuff now

what do I do with it?

 Teachers as learners  87k

PDF 1112-39 Elementary Reporting Project

 Mentorship and in-

service on new elementary report card software

 Complete

implementation of piloted system or train

• n alternate template

 35k

PDF 1112-40 Technology Infusion Innovation Fund

 Technology is constantly

evolving and changing

 Try promising

educational uses

 Schools/departments to

apply to the District committee for up to $2,400 for a project that utilizes emerging technology to positively impact student learning

• r district efficiency.

 10k

Committee Presenter #4 – Heather Simm, OH&S

 1112-84 and 69 and 73 – Roofing Safety Plan –

Phase I – District

 1112-85 – Safety Guarding on Shop Machines -

District

Committee Presenter #5 – KC Teachers’ Union

 1112-49 – Establishing and maintaining a respectful workplace

and school district community – District

 1112-50 – 2.29 FTE Increase Clerical for lunch hour coverage

at single clerical sites – District

 1112-51 – Release time for Annual Site Safety Inspections

during Operations Hours – District

 1112-60 – External Consultant Site Safety and Maintenance

Audit – District

 1112-52 – Living with Balance Program – District

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a program for BC Teachers

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A vision for building a healthy workplace for BC Teachers

• Early detection, promotion and recognition of workplace

mental health and well-being;

• Creating a workplace culture of respect and

understanding;

• Developing prevention programs to promote and

sustain a healthy workplace.

British Columbia Teachers' Federation 61

The Facts

• 1 in 5 of us will have a mental health problem

in our lifetime

• Most of us will have episodes between

the ages of 18 and 65

• 2 out of 3 will not seek help
• Early identification = reduced disability time

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Source: http://www.greatwestlife.com/001/cmh/centreformentalhealth/Factsand Figures/index.htm

BC Teachers GWL Statistics

• In 2009 more than 570 teachers were on LTD due to a

mental health illness.

• The annual cost is over eleven million dollars in claims.
• This represents more than 40% of the entire net cost of

the plan.

• Mental health illness is the number one diagnostic

issue being compensated for by the LTD carrier.

• This does not include sick leaves or short term claims.

British Columbia Teachers' Federation 63

GWL Teacher Disability Claims Distribution

British Columbia Teachers' Federation 64

Source: Great West Life

Why do employees avoid seeking help?

British Columbia Teachers' Federation 65

Richard D. Quinn. “Mental health survey reveals problems and opportunities.” Employee Benefit News. 2 May 2007. ebn.benefitnews.com/news/mental-health-survey-reveals-problems-and-240158-1.html

Economics of mental health

• Cost of mental illness in Canada exceeds $55 billion

and climbing.

• Watson Wyatt reported that the cost for not addressing

stress-related disorders in the workplace is approximately 7.1% of payroll.

• Canadian life and health insurers paid out 5.4 billion in

disability benefits in 2008.

• Mental health is driving disability rates in North America.
• Depression is the leading source of disability— growing

faster in the global population than cardiovascular disease.

British Columbia Teachers' Federation 66

Source: www.mentalhealthroundtable.ca

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How to assess costs

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Mental ill- health

Over work Low work satisfaction Not feeling successful at work Poor self-care/ life balance Conflict at work Low social support Environmental Stressors Poor work performance/difficulty with class management Temporary employment contract Budget Constraints Interpersonal conflicts

The Business Case

Investing in a mentally healthy workplace has been shown to contribute to;

• effective cost management of absenteeism
• reduced grievances
• reduced disability leaves
• improved health of employees
• improved productivity and engagement
• retention & recruitment
• Prevention is vital to a well functioning workplace.

British Columbia Teachers' Federation 68

Source: http://www.mhccleadership.ca/the-business-case/risk-management.html

Making the Business Case

The reality……..

• Increase in absenteeism
• Increase in mental health claims and leaves from work
• Increase in extended health costs associated with

mental health

• The role of demographics
• Aging workforce/sandwich generation

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What are the effects and costs of doing nothing?

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A teacher who is struggling Absenteeism problems Presenteeism problems Increased costs associated with sick days, SIP and LTD. Teacher performance may be affected; decreased continuity for students and the school, excess work for school team, training and

• rientation of replacement teacher.

Decrease in team cohesiveness: school performance: decline in atmosphere; interpersonal conflicts and tension.

Cost Benefits Continued

• At B.C. Hydro an internal cost benefit t analysis after a

ten-year program showed the program returned a saving of $3 for every dollar spent.

• When Canada Life Assurance Co. reviewed the results
• f its wellness program, it found that over the course of

a decade, each dollar the corporation had spend on health promotion reaped reward of close to $7.15

• Project Impact (Halifax): Return on investment

calculations ranged

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Cost Benefits

• from $164:1 to $3.98:1 for employees in blue-collar
• ccupations.
• The Winnipeg-based Canadian Wheat Board found an

annual rate of 3.8 sick days per employee, as compared with the 6.2 day average reported by Statistics Canada.

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The Health Communication Unit at the Centre for Health Promotion, University of Toronto.

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What we can do……………….

• Increase awareness/decrease stigma
• Educate on appropriate treatment options
• Teach self-care & prevention strategies
• Teach behavioral & motivational management
• Help develop an understanding for resiliency and

health management for the long-term

• Build a statistical data base and evaluation for future

programs and services

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Committee Presenter #6 – Kim Williams, Student Support

 1112-59 – Sound Field Systems – 2 per

school per year for all classrooms Classroom Audio System: Sound Field System

‐ May be permanently installed or

portable ‐ Teacher wears a lightweight wireless microphone which transmits the signal via infra‐ red light to a receiver / amplifier unit. ‐ Voice is amplified through loudspeaker and distributed evenly through the classroom.

Why Have Sound Field Systems in the Classroom?

 Currently students spend 75% of their school day involved in listening activities  30% of K‐6 children hear their teacher ‘significantly’ better (Greatly impacts students who experience ear infections – mild hearing loss)  Classroom distractions are lowered increasing student attention and on‐task time. (Greatly impacts students with attention disorders : ADD/ADHD)  Class interaction and participation increases. (Reduces concerns around poor classroom acoustics and high noise levels)  Classroom stress is lowered with fewer behaviour problems. (Teacher able to maintain a natural conversation voice level and still be heard when addressing concerns in the classroom)

(Canadian Teacher Magazine, September 2009)

 Teacher absenteeism due to voice fatigue and throat illness is almost eliminated  Academic test scores improve  ESL students can experience improvement in word/sentence recognition  Children with ‘other’ learning disorders can benefit, enhancing student achievement: Examples: articulation disorders, language disorders, auditory processing disorders, learning disorders and sensorineural disorders.

Intermission #3 – PDF Facts

 Number of PDF’s received  Number of PDF’s considered  What was implemented last year?  What do this year’s submissions look like?

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2010-2011 PDF’s Implemented

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0.25 FTE Elementary Math Teachers - District Goal #2: Improve number sense for all students K-9 ($187,184)

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Helping Infuse Technology Teachers (87,399)

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21st Century Teaching Stations – Projectors and Document Cameras in each classroom ($250,000)

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Glenmerry Playground Installation ($30,000)

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Stanley Humphries Secondary Integrated Learning Centre ($10,000)

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District Fleet Vehicle Replacement Plan ($25,000)

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District Tables and Chairs Replacement Fund ($20,000)

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Expansion, coordination and enhancement of Distributed Learning ($18,975)

Total $628,558

2011-2012 PDF’s Submissions

 86 Received  79 Considered (after non-budget items

removed and duplicates consolidated)

 Total value: $3,526,158  No late submissions received

5 10 15 20 25 30

Number of Submissions by Location

Number of Submissions 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16

Number of Submissions by $ Value

Number of Submissions 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 Info Tech Instruction Student Support Services OH&S Operations HR

Value of Projects (1000's) by Department

Value of Projects (1000's)

Committee Presenter #7 – Steve Morissette, Operations



1112-77 – Playground Drainage and Grass Landscaping – MacLean Elementary

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1112-01 – Equipment Replacement – 2 Class Sets of Chairs/Tables and Assembly Chairs – Fruitvale Elementary

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1112-03 – 28’ Scissor Lift and Trailer – Operations

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1112-04 – Annual Furniture Replacement Fund – District

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1112-05 – 1.0 FTE Apprentice Carpenter – Operations

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1112-06 and 48 – Bobcat Tractor with Attachments – Operations

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1112-07 – Energy Use Reduction Plan Training & Support – District

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1112-33 – Staircase Tread Replacement – Fruitvale Elementary

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1112-34 – Playground Equipment Installation – Robson Community School

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1112-41 and 81– Fire Alarm System Upgrade Engineering Study – Stanley Humphries Secondary School

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1112-42 and 83 – Fire Alarm Panel Replacement – Robson Community School

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1112-43 – Fire Alarm Panel Replacement – Castlegar Primary

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1112-44 – Snow Removal In-House/Eliminate Contracting Out – District

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1112-53 – Chain link Fence Installation and Crosswalk Painting – Stanley Humphries Secondary

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Committee Presenter #7 – Steve Morissette, Continued

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1112-54 – Expansion of Weight Room – Stanley Humphries Secondary

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1112-55 – Chemistry Lab Sink and Countertop Replacement – Stanley Humphries Secondary

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1112-56 – 21st Century Teaching Station Projector Ceiling Mounts – Stanley Humphries Secondary

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1112-62 - Art Room Cupboard Removal and New Sink – Rossland Secondary

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1112-63 – Auditorium Audio/Lighting Equipment Storage Space – Rossland Secondary

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1112-64 – Basketball Hoop Installation in Quad Area – Rossland Secondary

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1112-68 – Plumbing and Partition Renovation in Boys Change Room – Glenmerry Elementary

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1112-70 – Wood Shop Safety Repairs – JL Crowe Secondary

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1112-71 – Bus Bay Renovation #1 – Castlegar Operations Centre

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1112-72 – Bus Bay Renovation #2 – Castlegar Operations Centre

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1112-75 – Basketball Hoop Installation – Glenmerry Elementary

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1112-80 – 1.0 FTE General Maintenance Increase to be Added to Bus Driver Time – Castlegar Operations Centre

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1112-82 - Fire Alarm System Replacement – Castlegar Bus Garage

Questions? Thank you