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June 4, 2020 Agenda REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ONLINE MEETING FORMAT ONLY (NO PHYSICAL ATTENDANCE) https://rockyview.zoom.us/my/rvsboard JUNE 4, 2020 10:00 a.m. Regular Board Meeting AGENDA 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. In Camera Meeting 4. Motions Arising from In Camera 5. Approval of Minutes a) Regular Board Meeting – May 21, 2020 6. Student Showcase/Exemplary Practice a) 100 Per Cent Achievement Diploma Exam b) Recognition of Staff Excellence 7. Superintendent’s Report 8. Chair’s Report/Correspondence 9. Committee Reports a) Planning b) Other 10. Trustee Reports 11. New Business 12. Adjournment This unofficial agenda is subject to change and is not official until approved at the Board meeting. 100% JANUARY 2020 Provincial Diploma Exams Board of Trustees’ Recognition May 7, 2020 Twice a year, the Board of Trustees recognizes outstanding student achievement in Rocky View Schools by acknowledging students who obtain a perfect mark of 100 per cent on a provincial diploma exam. Congratulations to the following students for their accomplishments on the January 2020 exam sitting: Cynthia Do JT Luterbach Science 30 – Chestermere High School Physics 30 – Bert Church High School Cynthia’s steadfast commitment to reviewing practice material JT is living proof that hard work pays off. After obtaining a and identifying areas of growth helped her to achieve perfect score on the June 2019 Chemistry 30 diploma exam, JT is 100 per cent on the Science 30 diploma exam. She also made back to celebrate 100 per cent on his Physics 30 exam. Of special sure to ask for help when needed and always maintained a note, JT achieved this without always being physically present in positive attitude. When she’s not studying, Cynthia enjoys playing class. As a member of the Global Sport Academy, JT required the piano and gaming. She plans on attending the University of some additional flexibility in his learning. His teacher, Mr. Horne, Calgary to pursue a degree in biological sciences and eventually modified his approach to ensure JT could get a good grasp on become an educator and a scientist. the subject matter, while learning remotely. Although JT hasn’t made any firm plans for the future, attending university to study Onaya Fluker engineering and playing hockey are high on his list of possibilities! Biology 30 – Cochrane High School Currently in Gr. 11, Onaya received a perfect score on the Kendra O’Hearn January 2020 Biology 30 diploma exam. She cites the support Physics 30 – Bow Valley High School of her teacher, concise study notes and Quest A+ practice exams Kendra O’Hearn credits good old-fashioned studying and as being the major keys to her success. When she’s not busy a commitment to reviewing course materials for achieving with schoolwork, you’ll find Onaya co-instructing a yoga class 100 per cent on the Physics 30 diploma exam. She also wasn’t and coaching youth gymnastics programs for the University in shy about going to her teacher with questions and for extra Calgary. She is currently exploring her post-secondary options, help. Although Kendra hasn’t made any formal post-secondary with plans to focus on the fine arts and biology. plans as of yet, she is considering attending the University of Calgary to study math. Jack Fraser Social Studies 30-2 – Springbank Community High School Samantha Schiesser Jack attributes his success on the Social Studies 30-2 diploma exam Physics 30 – Springbank Community High School to effective study habits and taking practice tests and previous While strong study habits and an interest in the sciences laid the years’ exams. When he’s not busy getting top marks, Jack enjoys foundation for her success, Samantha acknowledges that drive mountain biking, participating in bike races and skiing during the and determination also were factors in obtaining a perfect score winter months. His passion for cycling led him to volunteer to coach on the Physics 30 diploma exam. Samantha has participated in youth mountain bike camps and work with the Rundle Mountain her school’s Leadership Program since Gr. 9 and has represented Cycling Club. Jack hasn’t made any final decisions on what he’ll RVS twice at the Horizon Leadership Conference. Outside of do after graduation; however he is leaning towards attending the school, she enjoys playing volleyball, spending time on the slopes University of Alberta to study mechanical engineering and possibly and volunteering with Inn from the Cold and the Drop-In Centre. pursue a graduate degree down the road. Samantha plans on attending the University of Alberta to pursue a Bachelor of Engineering degree. Minghao Li Physics 30 – Springbank Community High School Ellaura Schneider Minghao’s strong work ethic, coupled with his interest in the natural Mathematics 30 – Rocky View Schools Community sciences and love for learning, helped him achieve 100 per cent on Learning Centre – Chestermere the Physics 30 diploma exam. No stranger to success, Minghao was While strong study habits contributed to her achieving recognized last November for his perfect score on the Math 30-1 100 per cent on the Mathematics 30 diploma exam, Ellaura diploma exam. He credits his supportive teacher, classmates and also is incredibly thorough and detail oriented. When writing an an effective learning environment for his recent accomplishment. exam or completing assignments, she takes her time reading each Minghao enjoys puzzles, studying endgames, learning to sketch question carefully so that she clearly understands what is being and competing in friendly online chess matches. He devotes his asked. Her teacher Mrs. Van Dusen says, “Ellaura has a brilliant extra time to organizations such as Calgary Reads and the school’s mathematical mind.” When she’s not focusing on school, she enjoys Leadership Program. Minghao hopes to attend the University of photography and playing with her dogs. She also volunteers British Columbia to pursue a Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree. her time to the Calgary Interfaith Food Drive. Upon graduation, Ellaura plans on attending Mount Royal University to pursue a Bachelor of Nursing degree. SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FROM: THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Date of Meeting: June 4, 2020 Showcase Name: Recognition of Staff Excellence Each year, the Board recognizes staff members who demonstrate leadership in learning by obtaining post-secondary degrees or professional certificates or being nominated for the Alberta School Board Association’s Edwin Parr Award. RVS Board of Trustees extends its congratulations to 32 Rocky View Schools (RVS) staff members who have upheld the principle that building capacity increases the collective efficacy of a group to improve student learning. To learn more about each staff member’s accomplishments, please view the Staff Excellence brochure. RVS believes that all staff has a responsibility to engage in lifelong learning while bringing about transformational change to create a more innovative learning organization for all. Through ongoing learning, collaboration and research, staff is acquiring the requisite skills that are influencing students’ thinking and learning and helping to bring about transformational change to create a more innovative learning organization for all. “We engage all learners through meaningful and challenging experiences, preparing them to understand, adapt and successfully contribute to our changing global community.” Board of Trustees’ Recognition of Staff Excellence June 4, 2020 Board of Trustees’ Recognition of Staff Excellence June 4, 2020 Recognition of Post-Graduate Achievement Centred on the principle that Bobbie Jo Bezaire Shannon Booth Learning Assistant – Herons Crossing Teacher – W.G. Murdoch building capacity increases the Educational Assistant Certificate – Red Deer College Master of Education – University of Lethbridge collective efficacy of a group to “Herons Crossing School was fortunate to add “Shannon is a natural leader and a highly- improve student learning, Rocky Bobbie Jo to its staff part-way through the engaged team member at W.G. Murdoch. 2019/20 school year. She exudes optimism She heads up our student leadership program, View Schools (RVS) believes that and eagerly tackled any task assigned to her. supporting the leaders of tomorrow. This year, all staff has a responsibility to Bobbie Jo was a student at Red Deer College she led a team to host the Alberta Junior while working at Herons Crossing and was able High Student Leadership Conference, a huge engage in lifelong learning, while to apply her studies to practical situations. She accomplishment for our school and community. bringing about transformational gained a wealth of knowledge and experience Her development through her master’s program while we were the beneficiaries of her efforts. is part of her overall leadership journey, one change to create a more innovative We were fortunate to have her on our team!” which RVS sees so many benefits from!” learning organization for all. ~Andrea Craigie, Principal ~Derek Keenan, Principal Tracey Bishop Emily Borstad The Board of Trustees would like Teacher – C.W. Perry Teacher – W.H. Croxford to recognize the accomplishments Diploma in Mathematics – University of Calgary Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction: of 29 staff members who not “Tracey recently received her diploma in Numeracy – Simon Fraser University mathematics from the University of Calgary. “This month, Emily will receive her Master of only exemplify the jurisdiction’s Currently, she teaches math and science at the Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Numeracy. vision that we are all learners, Gr. 7 level and also works as a math lead She has been an enthusiastic and positive member supporting teachers with divisional and school of our school community, using the “Thinking but who also demonstrate math initiatives. We congratulate Tracey on this Classroom” to engage students in non-standard leadership in learning. achievement.” ~Kelly Huck, Assistant Principal problem solving and develop their mathematical communication skills.
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