MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 37 (DELTA)

DATE, TIME AND PLACE: June 6, 2017 7:30 p.m.

District Administration Building

PRESENT: Trustees: L. Dixon, Chairperson

R. Bennett

B. Reid

D. Saip

V. Windsor

D. Sheppard, Superintendent of Schools

R. Allnutt, Director, Human Resources

J. Angelidis, Director, Learning Services –

Inclusive Learning

D. Annett, Director,

International Student Programs

B. Bauman, Assistant Superintendent

N. Christ, Director,

Finance & Management Services

F. Geyer, Director of Facilities & Planning

N. Gordon, Assistant Superintendent

T. Johnson, District Principal,

Learning Services

T. Nelson-Trick, Executive Assistant

J. Strain, Secretary-Treasurer

ABSENT: Trustees: N. Kanakos

F. Milat

CALL TO ORDER

Chairperson Dixon called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.

CARRIED

Chairperson Dixon opened the meeting by acknowledging the traditional territory of the Tsawwassen

and Musqueam First Nations, and all of the Coast Salish peoples who have been stewards of this land

since time immemorial.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

M/S Trustees Windsor/Reid

THAT the agenda be adopted as distributed.

CARRIED

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YOUTH REPORTERS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT & DYSN

Mr. Ted Johnson, District Principal of Learning Services, introduced students Abnash Bassi,

Abhay Sachal, Ahmed Masood and Parvin Malhi who served as this year’s student representatives

on the District Green Committee and leaders of DYSN (Delta Youth Sustainability Network).

DYSN was created to give students the opportunity to come together and support and share ideas.

The students provided a presentation highlighting the following:

Elementary Assemblies

Use of social media including the creation of a Facebook page

Events – GreenStart Conference being held on October 26th

at Seaquam Secondary, and

the Spring 2018 Environmental Celebration.

Abnash and Parvin created a group called Student Leadership in Learning which works to create

sustainability oriented lessons for teachers. One project they are working on with teachers is a

Math 8 lesson: Price Savvy. They have created a Student Leadership in Learning Facebook page,

and are currently working on a website: http://studentleadershipinlearning.weebly.com/.

The students thanked Mr. Michael Iachetta, Sponsor Teacher, Ms. Marilyn Christensen, Energy

Manager, Mr. Ted Johnson, District Principal of Learning Services, and Mr. Frank Geyer, Director

of Facilities & Planning.

Mr. Iachetta thanked the students, and spoke about the Young Reporters for the Environment

International Competition. There were participants from thirty-five countries, and each country

handed out awards for first, second and third places. The first place winners then moved on to

compete against each other. Delta won six out of ten Canadian Awards.

Trustees thanked Mr. Iachetta for his work in this regard.

FARM ROOTS MINI SCHOOL

Farm Roots operates under the umbrella of Delta Secondary School, and is completing its first

year of operation at the former Boundary Beach Elementary school site. Ms. Tammy Veltkamp,

Teacher, spoke about the great team that includes Mr. Graham Harkley, Teacher, Ms. Brooke

Moore, District Principal of Inquiry & Innovation, Ms. Jeanette Beaulieu, Principal, and the

support of administration and the community. Ms. Veltcamp provided an update on activities this

year including:

Raised beds built for a variety of plants including kale, daffodils and garlic (funding for

supplies were donated by the South Delta Garden Society).

Christmas Business/Fundraiser – The students produced 111 gift boxes, and proceeds

are being used for farm improvements.

Visit by Elder Roberta Price who shared the history of Indigenous people, spoke about

sacred plants, and made medicine pouches with the students.

Planning and planting crops (seeds donated by West Coast Seeds).

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What students are getting out of the program – Getting youth connected, life skills, and

understanding local food systems.

Community Connections – Working with White Spot and sponsors West Coast Seeds,

BackRoads Family Farm Market, Snow Farms, Emma Lea Farms, Dunbar Lumber,

and Double R Rentals.

Elementary School Visits.

Affiliation with Kwantlen Polytechnic University – Dr. Harbut, KPU Professor, has

been teaching sustainable agriculture at Farm Roots since January.

Things they are working towards – Chicken Coop, Greenhouse, Walk in Cooler, Fruit

Trees, Bee Hives and Irrigation System.

Over the Summer Farm Roots is partnering with Fresh Roots for crops and programs.

Teachers’ Highlights

o The students’ grades have increased on average by 10-15%.

o The Mini School has had visitors from Coquitlam, the Netherlands, Australia,

New Zealand and Germany.

o Five students have earned First Year University credits with KPU.

DELTA/SURREY REGIONAL HERITAGE FAIR

Ms. Diane Jubinville, District Vice-Principal of Indigenous Education, provided a presentation on

the 3rd

Annual Delta/Surrey Regional Heritage Fair that was held on April 28 & 29, 2017 at the

Harris Barn. The Heritage Fair is part of a nationwide initiative to encourage students to explore

Canadian history and heritage in a dynamic, hands-on learning environment. Elder Ruth Adams

from Tsawwassen First Nation provided the opening. Ms. Jubinville, Ms. Karen McDonald,

Elementary Aboriginal Success Coordinator, and Trustee Windsor were all judges at the event.

Students from Gibson, Heath Traditional and Neilson Grove Elementaries won awards, and will

be moving on to the Provincials.

Chairperson Dixon introduced the following guests in the audience:

Elders Rose Geurin and Roberta Price

Ms. Karen McDonald, Elementary Aboriginal Success Coordinator.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

M/S Trustees Saip/Reid

THAT the Minutes of the Regular meeting of May 16, 2017 be approved.

CARRIED

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BOARD OF EDUCATION REPORT

Chairperson Dixon reported on the following activities she recently attended:

Boys & Girls Club Foundation AGM on May 23.

Crossroads United Church Community Dinner on May 27, also attended by Trustee Windsor

and her husband, and Councillor Bruce McDonald.

Dance Academy Final Show at Delta Secondary on May 30.

Opening of the new Musical Garden at Diefenbaker Park on June 1.

Child & Youth Council meeting on June 2, chaired by Ms. Angelidis.

BC School Centred Mental Health Coalition – A BCSCMHC partner, DASH BC, is working

with the Ministries of Education and Health to pull together a “one stop shop” for all

curriculum resources around Physical Health and Education Curriculum.

South Delta Secondary’s Creation Art Show

Rotary Youth Awards where 34 students were recognized for helping in their community,

demonstrating compassion and empathy for others, showing inner strength in overcoming

adversity and setting an example for others, or acting on a global level. There was special

recognition for 3 students who created the IDEA (Inclusivity, Determination, Encouragement

and Altruism) after school drop in program at Sands Secondary. The program hosts 35-75

youth, and provides a place for students to form good connections. Nutritional snacks are also

included.

District Retirement & 25 Year Event is tomorrow at 4:00 p.m. at South Delta Secondary.

Chairperson Dixon wished Trustees all the best for their upcoming Valedictory and Awards

Ceremonies they will be attending, and wished everyone an enjoyable and restful summer.

ANNUAL REPORT ON THE ABORIGINAL EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT AGREEMENT

Ms. Diane Jubinville, District Vice-Principal of Indigenous Education, acknowledged the

Traditional Territory and the Indigenous people and Elders that were present at this evening’s

meeting. Ms. Jubinville presented the Annual Report on the Aboriginal Education Enhancement

Agreement (AEEA), and provided the following highlights:

District Review.

Pilot Projects at Sands, Delta and South Delta Secondaries.

Teacher Professional Learning and workshops offered at District Day, including a

blanketing exercise.

Truth and Reconciliation at Delview Secondary.

Recognition Ceremony for Grade 7’s and 12’s transitioning into secondary school and

post-secondary institutions.

6 Year Completion Rates for Aboriginal Students – In 2016 Delta students moved out of

the 60’s (where the rates have been steady since 2012) and into the 70’s.

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Highlights/Successes – Staff Positions, Model of Indigenous Education (WIP), Orange

Shirt Day, Parents Gatherings in the Fall 2016, New Curriculum Implementation Building

Teacher and School Capacity, School Contact Professional Learning Day, Elder Roberta at

the Farm School, Ready, Set, Learn Events, Storytelling with Roy Henry Vickers for Delta

and Surrey teachers, and Cultural Camp at Deas Island Park.

Where are we going:

1. Support for schools to help ensure success at all grades.

2. Support for teachers to help weave Aboriginal perspectives into the curriculum.

3. Ongoing community involvement including TFN, Curriculum Development with

TFN: Treaty Video, Seasonal Calendar.

4. Respond to directions determined through the AEEA and Equity Scan.

Trustees thanked Ms. Jubinville and staff for the work they are doing. Chairperson Dixon

conveyed her appreciation for the growth in the program, and the involvement from partners, the

community, and parents. This report shows the progress made and the distance we still need to go.

M/S Trustees Windsor/Reid

THAT the Delta Board of Education approve the Annual Report on the Aboriginal Education

Enhancement Agreement and direct staff to forward the report to the Ministry of Education.

CARRIED

IB FEES

Mr. Bauman reported that the timing is a bit out of sync as the fee schedule provided has already

gone out to families. Mr. Bauman will present the 2018/2019 fee schedule to the Board in

October/November as the payments commence in January.

M/S Trustees Bennett/Windsor

THAT the Board of Education approve the proposed IB fee schedule.

CARRIED

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2017/2018 BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

Mr. Joe Strain, Secretary-Treasurer, presented the Board with the following 2017/2018 Board

Meeting schedule:

September 26, 2017

October 10, 2017

November 7, 2017

December 12, 2017 – Inaugural meeting

January 9, 2018

February 27, 2018

March 13, 2018

April 10, 2018

April 17, 2018

April 24, 2018

May 8, 2018

June 12, 2018

M/S Trustees Reid/Saip

THAT the above listed 2017/2018 Board Meeting schedule be approved.

CARRIED

FIELD TRIP

In accordance with Administrative Procedure 260, the Board was advised of the following

multiple-day field trip:

South Delta Secondary – Field trip to Las Vegas, Nevada from August 24-28, 2017.

DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF NEXT MEETING

September 26, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Delta School Board Office

4585 Harvest Drive

Delta, BC

ADJOURNMENT

M/S Trustees Bennett/Windsor

THAT the Delta School Board meeting of June 6, 2017 be adjourned.

CARRIED

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ADJOURNMENT: 8:52 p.m.

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Chairperson Secretary-Treasurer