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MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
MEETING No. 686 October 17 and 18, 2007 held in Kuujjuaq, Qc
APPROVED on October 8, 2008 XC 705 2008/2009-39 MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE KATIVIK SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING No. 686 17-18-10-07
RESOLUTION ITEM ANNEX
1 Quorum and opening of the meeting
2 Notice of meeting
3 Appointment of chairperson
4 Adoption of the agenda I
5 Update on construction
6 KSB / Nunavik leasing agreement
7 Xstrata Nickel Mine and Raglan
2007/2008-27 8 Appointment to ITK Advisory Committee Harriet Keleutak
9 Inuuvik Education Summit / Sharing our Success Meeting in Winnipeg
10 Financial Statements 2006 / 2007
2007/2008-28 11 Appointment of KSB Representative to the Coordinating Committee pertaining to Youth Protection
12 Report on the status of Safer Communities Projects
13 Inuktitut Courses
14 Retention and Recruitment Symposium (KRG)
15 Development of Nunavik History Teaching Module / Makivik / Avataq / KSB Meeting
2007/2008-29 16 Leave of absence without pay Nappaaluk, Kullutu Qungisiruk, Alacie Sallualuk-Irqu, Sarah
17 Hiring 2007/2008-30 Hiring of Teachers - Regular Sector 2007/2008 List contained in resolution
2007/2008-31 Hiring of Teachers - Adult Education (Contractual) 2007/2008 Charpentier, Raymond Houle, Ghislain Bouchard, Alain
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Pettigrew, Daniel
2007/2008-32 Hiring of Professional Employees Jobin, Jean-François
2007/2008-33 Hiring of Professionals in Training Munick Jessie Akpahatak-Eetook, Maggie Saunders, Daisy Nappaaluk, Jeannie Kitishimik, Julia
2007/2008-34 Hiring - Management Marcel Duplessis
Leave of Absence - Continued from item #16 Leave of absence with special assignment - Teacher 2007/2008-35 Brazeau, Mark
Leave of absence with special assignment - Professional 2007/2008-36 Koneak-Jones, Jessie
2007/2008-37 18 Domicile at the time of Hiring - Modification Katherine Leadbetter
2007/2008-38 19 Point of Departure - Modification Nathalie Ross
2007/2008-39 20 Sabbatical Leave with deferred compensation Susan McNichol
2007/2008-40 Sabbatical Leave with deferred compensation Veronique Gilbert
21 Resignations and Breach of contracts Dumont, Christina Fréchette, Eric Epoo, Maina Walker, Steven Morgan, Dalasie Savard, Josée
2007/2008-41 22 Approval of operational expenses - July/August 2007 II
23 Elders Conference Report
24 Student Clientele
25 School Calendar
26 Umiujaq Situation
27 Resolution Request for Support from Makivik - Eligibility
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28 Dissolution of Ilivvik
29 Eligibility Clause
30 Norman Grist
Adjournment
31 G.P.I. Software program for attendance
32 C.L.S.C. & Youth Protection
33 UQAT 090/100 Program
34 Profoundly Handicapped Students
35 Modification of a Position
36 Housing
37 ITK
38 Request for Calling Cards for Transfer Students in Kangirsujuaq
2007/2008-42 39 Appointment to Technical Committee of Katimajiit
CLOSING OF THE MEETING
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MEETING No. 686
Minutes of a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Kativik School Board, for the School year 2007-08, held in Kuujjuaq on October 17, 2007.
PRESENT:
Alacie Nalukturuk President Inukjuak Charlie Watt Jr Vice President Kuujjuaq Willie Cain Sr. Executive Committee member Tasiujaq Charlie Alaku Executive Committee member Kangirsujuaq
ABSENT:
Eli Aullaluk is absent due to illness KRG Representative Akulivik
ALSO PRESENT: Annie Grenier Director General Mary Aitchison Assistant Director General Harriet Keleutak Secretary General
The following persons from time to time, and upon the invitation of the chairperson of the meeting, attended or took part in the deliberations of the meeting:
Louise B. Boissé Associate Secretary General Lana Desmarchais Director of Human Resources Paul Khatchadourian Director of Student Services Réjane Vaillancourt Director of Adult Education Gaston Pelletier Director of Education Services
1 QUORUM AND OPENING OF THE MEETING
With a quorum of the members of the Executive Committee of the Kativik School Board being present, at 9:06 AM, on October 17, 2007 and led by a prayer by Alacie Nalukturuk.
2 NOTICE OF MEETING
The President ascertained that all members of the Executive Committee have received notice of this meeting.
3 CHAIRPERSON
On a motion moved by Charlie Watt Jr., Alacie Nalukturuk, President is appointed to chair this meeting.
4 ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Alacie Nalukturuk reads the agenda. On a motion made by Willie Cain Sr., the agenda was modified and adopted as attached to the minutes as Annex I.
5 UPDATE ON CONSTRUCTION
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Patrice informed the meeting of the different projects.
Puvirnituq school construction is going really well and they plan to have it ready for August 2008 and the construction of a duplex is going to be completed in December 2007.
The construction of the office in Kuujjuaq is going well and they plan to finish by December. The construction of the housing is going slow; they had to remove the foreman and they have been told to change their plans to make sure that these houses are build on time. They are not sure if the houses could be ready for December; they will have to follow them closely.
They did a field trip with MEQ to seven communities, they went to Kuujjuaraapik, Umiujaq, Inukjuak, Puvirnituq, Akulivik, Kangirsujuaq and Kuujjuaq. In general, what they saw was that the buildings were clean and the representative of MEQ were surprised by these conditions.
Concerning the two following projects: one to build a new student residence in Kangirsujuaq and the extension of Umiujaq School, Patrice would like to start with the plan and specifications as soon as possible.
6 KSB/NUNAVIK LEASING AGREEMENT
Charlie Watt Jr. said that Nunavik Leasing never respected the agreement that they had with the school. They are expanding their building again without consulting the school. Lorne Whiteley and Daniel Barrett should be consulted since there was a condition that had to be followed. Patrice will look into this file.
7 XSTRATA NICKEL MINE AND RAGLAN
Annie explained to the meeting that Xstrata Nickel Mine and Raglan have requested to meet with KSB to explain what they do. Annie will send a reply to tell them that they could meet.
8 APPOINTMENT TO ITK ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mary Aitchison said that the resolution that appointed Mary to ITK advisory committee would have to be amended since Harriet has been the one following this committee.
On a motion duly made by Alicie Nalukturuk, it was resolved to adopt the following resolution no. 2007-08-27 with one absent.
WHEREAS Ms. Mary Aitchison, Assistant Director General of the Kativik School Board was appointed to ITK Advisory Committee;
WHEREAS Harriet Keleutak, Secretary General has been the one following this committee;
RESOLVED:
THAT Harriet Keleutak be appointed to the ITK Advisory Committee to replace Mary Aitchison.
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9 INUUVIK EDUCATION SUMMIT / SHARING OUR SUCCESS MEETING IN WINNIPEG
The summit was postponed to spring 2008 and the dates have not been set.
Harriet explained to the meeting that there would also be another forum in Winnipeg that is pertinent to the work that is being done by KSB.
After discussion it is decided that Harriet Keleutak, Paul Katchadourian and Valentina DeKrom would attend this conference.
10 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2006-2007
Chanh MaQuang explained to the meeting about the financial statements 2006-2007.
11 APPOINTMENT OF KSB REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COORDINATING COMMITTEE PERTAINING TO YOUTH PROTECTION
Alicie, Mary and Annie explained to the meeting about the letter that was received from Makivik asking KSB to appoint someone to the Coordinating Committee.
After discussion, it is decided that Soré Moller would be appointed to this committee.
On a motion duly made by Charlie Watt Jr., it was resolved to adopt the following resolution no. 2007-08-28 with one absent.
WHEREAS Ms. Alicie Nalukturuk, President of the Kativik School Board has received a request dated September 20, 2007, from Pita Aatami, President of Makivik Corporation, regarding the creation of a Coordinating Committee pertaining to Youth Protection and to appoint a representative thereto;
RESOLVED:
THAT the following person be appointed to represent the Kativik School Board at the Coordinating Committee pertaining to Youth Protection: Soré Moller;
12 REPORT ON THE STATUS OF SAFER COMMUNITIES PROJECT
Annie Grenier informed the meeting, that the projects submitted by KSB have been approved but KSB will have to submit its request on a yearly basis. These projects were approved:
- Regional Partnership Agreement - Parenting - Land Survival - Behavioral technician
She also said that they have hired Lizzie Epoo-York and Ida Saunders to work on the Regional Partnership project.
13 INUTTITUT COURSES
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Réjane Vaillancourt explained to the meeting about the Inuktitut courses that could be provided through Adult Education.
A recruitment would be done in Kuujjuaq to find out if they would have enough students to form a classroom.
14 RETENTION AND RECRUITMENT SYMPOSIUM (KRG)
Annie Grenier informed the meeting about a workshop that will be held on November 15 and 16 in Kuujjuaq. After discussion it is decided that Réjane, Lana, Mary Aitchison and Sarah Airo would attend this workshop.
15 DEVELOPMENT OF NUNAVIK HISTORY TEACHING MODULE / MAKIVIK / AVATAQ / KSB MEETING
Alicie informed the meeting that Makivik has written a letter asking KSB if they would want to use the material resources that are available. KSB has decided that they would appoint some employees to do this work.
She also informed the meeting about a meeting that was held by Makivik, Avataq and KSB to discuss the issue of language and culture preservation. KSB was asked to lead on this file and they will have to discuss the issue shortly.
16 LEAVE OF ABSENCE
LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY
On a motion duly made by Alicie Nalukturuk, it was resolved to adopt the following resolution no. 2007-08-29, with one absent.
WHEREAS the following employees have requested a leave of absence without pay for personal reasons;
WHEREAS due consideration has been given to their motives and length of service as well as to the needs of the Board, and;
WHEREAS the local Education Committee has supported their requests where applicable;
RESOLVED: THAT the leave of absence without pay requested by the following employees be
NAME OF POSITION DURATION ACCEPTED/ EMPLOYEE OCCUPIED OF LEAVE DENIED Kangiqsujuaq Nappaaluk, Student Fr: 2007-09-05 Accepted Kullutu Counsellor To: 2008-01-04 Part-Time 50% Akulivik Qungisiruk, Teacher Fr: 2007-07-01 Accepted Alacie To: 2008-06-30
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Puvirnituq Sallualuk-Irqu, Student Fr: 2007-09-01 Accepted Sarah Counsellor To: 2008-08-30
17 HIRING:
HIRING OF TEACHERS - REGULAR SECTOR 2007-2008
On a motion duly made by Charlie Alaku, it was resolved to adopt the following resolution no. 2007-08-30 with one absent.
WHEREAS the following teachers have been selected for teaching positions for the 2007-2008 school year and,
WHEREAS Education Services and the Education Committee of each community concerned have given their approval on each candidate,
RESOLVED:
THAT the following persons be and are hereby hired as teachers for the 2007-2008 school year and this, for the community and in accordance with the conditions specified for each:
NAME CONTRACT CONDITIONS
Kangiqsualujjuaq
Powers, Replacement From: 2007-08-20 Carrie To: 2008-06-30
Larose, Replacement From: 2007-08-20 Yannick To: 2008-06-30
Balfe, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 William To: 2008-06-30
Langlais, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Amélie To: 2008-06-30
Townley, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Eleonora To: 2008-06-30
Picard, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Mélanie To: 2008-06-30
Kuujjuaq
Tagoona, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Willis To: 2008-06-30
Snowball, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01
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Edward To: 2008-06-30
Brown, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Lucas To: 2008-06-30
Smith, Replacement From: 2007-08-20 Heather To: 2008-06-30
Kuujjuaq
Tukkiapik-Blake, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Normand To: 2008-06-30
Tasiujaq
Watt-Kritik Part-Time From: 2007-08-20 Jessie (or until the return of Eva Berthe) To: 2008-06-30
Nayome, Part-Time From: 2007-08-20 Sarah (or until the return of Jessie Watt Kritik) To: 2008-06-30
Aupaluk
Hussey, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Melissa To: 2008-06-30
Kangirsuk
Thomassie, Part-Time From: 2007-09-10 Willie (or until the return of Mary Mucco) To: 2008-06-30
Lemay, Full-Time From: 2007-09-10 Stephen To: 2008-06-30
Ould El Mehdi, Replacement From: 2007-08-20 Mohammed-Zouheir To: 2008-06-30
Laverdière, Full-Time From: 2007-08-22 Gabrielle To: 2008-06-30
Higham, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 John To: 2008-06-30
Quaqtaq
Beaupré, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Xavier To: 2008-06-30
Cavanaugh, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Donnacha To: 2008-06-30
Kangiqsujuaq
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Lanoue, Part-time From: 2007-09-28 Jean-François (Sec.VI) To: 2008-05-30
Duncan, Full-Time From: 2007-10-01 Denise To: 2008-06-30
Kone, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Aliou To: 2008-06-30
McGrath, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Neil To: 2008-06-30
Salluit
Yuliusie, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Charlie To: 2008-06-30
Alaku, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Lydia To: 2008-06-30
Alaku, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Qipita To: 2008-06-30
Kaitak, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Sarah To: 2008-06-30
Naluiyuk-Genest, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Annie To: 2008-06-30
Saviadjuk, Full-Time From: 2007-09-10 Annie To: 2008-06-30
Echalook-Atagotaaluk, Part-Time From: 2007-08-30 Mary To: 2008-06-30
Naulituk- Cameron, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Keatainak To: 2008-06-30
Sakiagak-Saviadjuk, Part-Time From: 2007-08-20 Ida To: 2007-12-20
Ivujivik
Allard, Full-Time From: 2007-09-10 Michel To: 2008-06-30
Tremblay, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Pauline To: 2008-06-30
Gagné, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Noël To: 2008-06-30
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Puvirnituq
Sallualuk, Part-Time From: 2007-08-20 Leah To: 2007-12-21
Sivilotti-Mark, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Deanna To: 2008-06-30
Mark, Part-Time From: 2007-09-17 Stewart To: 2008-06-30
Qalingo-Angutigirk, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Lucy To: 2008-06-30
Aupaluk, Full-Time From: 2007-08-24 Juanassie To: 2008-06-30
Gosselin, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Lucie To: 2008-06-30
Renaud, Part-Time From: 2007-08-20 Vincent To: 2008-06-30
Cloutier, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Alain To: 2008-06-30
Akulivik
Qungisiruk, Part-Time From: 2007-08-20 Louie To: 2008-06-30
Quissa, Part-Time From: 2007-09-04 Henry To: 2008-06-30
Lawson, Full-Time From: 2007-09-04 Benjamin Eric To: 2008-06-30
Gonzaga, Part-Time From: 2007-08-20 Lucas To: 2008-06-30
Dumais, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Stéphane To: 2008-06-30
Inukjuak
Ningiuk, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Ituk To: 2008-06-30
Amidlak, Full-Time From: 2007-08-27 Vicky To: 2008-06-30
Blachford, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Dean To: 2008-06-30
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Eames, Part-Time From: 2007-08-27 Gideon (Sec. VI) To: 2008-05-09
Argentini, Part-Time From: 2007-08-27 Céline (Sec. VI) To: 2008-05-09
Umiujaq
Nelson, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Susan To: 2008-06-30
Juby, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Amanda To: 2008-06-30
Kuujjuaraapik
Angatookalook, Part-Time From: 2007-08-20 Charlie To: 2008-06-30
Fleming, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Alice To: 2008-06-30
Mulucto, Part-Time From: 2007-08-20 Sarah To: 2008-06-30
Meeko, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Mary To: 2008-06-30
Angatookalook, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Anna To: 2008-06-30
Doucette, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Derek To: 2008-06-30
Fleming, Part-Time From: 2007-08-20 Daisy To: 2008-06-30
Kitishimik, Part-Time From: 2007-09-12 Parsa To: 2008-06-30
Knight, Full-Time From: 2007-07-01 Julia To: 2008-06-30
Chiasson, Replacement From: 2007-08-20 Elizabeth To: 2008-06-30
HIRING OF TEACHERS - ADULT EDUCATION (CONTRACTUAL) 2007-2008
On a motion duly made by Charlie Alaku, it was resolved to adopt the following resolution no. 2007-08-31 with one absent.
WHEREAS the following teachers have been selected by Adult
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Education following appropriate consultation with all concerned parties,
RESOLVED: THAT, subject to the provisions of Chapter 11 of the teachers collective agreement (E-4), the following teachers be and are hereby engaged, it being specified that the contract of engagement shall be for the number of hours and the period indicated for each or until the cancellation of the course contracted due to lack of clientele or funding by the Ministère.
NAME COURSE(S) DURATION Inukjuak Charpentier, Cooking From: 2007-08-27 Raymond (462 hours) To: 2007-12-21
Houle, Electricity From: 2007-09-25 Ghislain (354 hours) To: 2007-12-21
Bouchard, Electricity From: 2007-08-27 Alain (800 hours) To: 2008-05-08
Regional Pettigrew, Welding From: 2007-09-10 Daniel (665 hours) To: 2008-02-08
HIRING OF PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES
On a motion duly made by Charlie Watt Jr., it was resolved to adopt the following resolution no. 2007-08-32 with one absent.
WHEREAS the following departments require the services of non-teaching professionals, and;
WHEREAS the following candidates have been recommended to fill these positions;
WHEREAS all parties concerned have been consulted, and have agreed on these recommendations;
RESOLVED:
THAT the following candidates be and are hereby hired as non- teaching professionals in the positions and according to the conditions specified below;
FURTHER RESOLVED:
THAT these hirings may neither be renewed nor extended beyond the ending date mentioned (when there is an ending date) without the approval of the Executive Committee;
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THAT this resolution comes into effect the date of its adoption.
NAME: Jobin, Jean-François POSITION & Education Consultant DEPARTMENT: Adult Education, Montreal STATUS: Supernumerary (100%) PERIOD OF From: 2007-07-01 HIRING: To: 2008-06-30
HIRING OF PROFESSIONALS IN TRAINING
On a motion duly made by Alicie Nalukturuk, it was resolved to adopt the following resolution no. 2007-08-33 with one absent.
WHEREAS Education Services require the services of Counsellors in Academic Training;
WHEREAS the following candidates have been recommended to fill these positions, and;
WHEREAS all parties concerned have been consulted and have agreed on the local Education Committee’s recommendation, and;
RESOLVED:
THAT the following candidates be and are hereby engaged in the capacity of Counsellors in Academic Training according to the conditions mentioned below;
THAT these engagements are subject to the continued active participation in the training determined for the candidate by the program period, as well as satisfactory evaluation of the progress and performance by the instructors and counsellors responsible for the program and;
FURTHER RESOLVED:
THAT this engagement be and is for the period of reference only and may neither be renewed nor extended beyond the ending date mentioned without the express authorization of the Executive Committee of the Board:
NAME CONTRACT PERIOD OF HIRING Tasiujaq Munick, Jessie Counsellor in From: 2007-08-20 academic training To: 2008-06-30 Supernumerary (Part-Time - 33.34%) Aupaluk Akpahatak-Eetook, Counsellor in From: 2007-08-20 Maggie academic training To: 2008-06-30 Supernumerary
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(Part-Time - 43%) Kangirsuk Saunders, Daisy Counsellor in From: 2007-08-20 academic training To: 2008-06-30 Supernumerary (100%) Kangiqsujuaq Nappaaluk, Jeannie Counsellor in From: 2007-09-05 academic training To: 2007-12-21 Supernumerary (Part-Time - 50%) Umiujaq Kitishimik, Julia Counsellor in From: 2007-08-20 academic training To: 2008-06-30 Supernumerary (Part-Time - 50%)
HIRING - MANAGEMENT -
On a motion duly made by Willie Cain Sr., it was resolved to adopt the following resolution no. 2007-08-34 with one absent.
WHEREAS the position of personnel management counsellor in human resources is temporarily vacant and,
WHEREAS Marcel Duplessis has been recommended for this position following proper competition in accordance with board policy and,
WHEREAS the concerned parties have been consulted and agree on this recommendation;
RESOLVED:
THAT Marcel Duplessis be and is hereby appointed to the position of personnel management counsellor in human resources from October 4, 2007 to October 10, 2008.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE - CONTINUED FROM ITEM #16
LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITH SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT TEACHER
On a motion duly made by Charlie Watt Jr., it was resolved to adopt the following resolution no. 2007-08-35 with one absent.
WHEREAS Education Services have requested that the following teacher be assigned in the positions described below for the 2007/2008 school year and;
WHEREAS the following teacher has accepted these assignments;
RESOLVED:
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THAT the following teacher be granted a special leave from his position for the purpose of accepting these assignments.
NAME ASSIGNMENTS PERIOD Kangiqsualujjuaq Brazeau, Mark Administrative Agent (50%) From: 2007-08-06 Vice Principal (50%) To: 2008-06-30
LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITH SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT PROFESSIONAL
On a motion duly made by Willie Cain Sr. it was resolved to adopt the following resolution no. 2007-08-36 with one absent.
WHEREAS Education Services have requested that the following professional be assigned in the position described below for the 2007/2008 school year and;
WHEREAS the following professional has accepted this assignment;
RESOLVED:
THAT the following professional be granted a special leave from her position as “Education Consultant for the Curriculum material development” for the purpose of accepting this assignment.
NAME CONTRACT PERIOD Kuujjuaq Koneak-Jones, Jessie Full-Time Teacher From: 2007-08-20 To: 2008-06-30
18 DOMICILE AT THE TIME OF HIRING - MODIFICATION
On a motion duly made by Charlie Alaku, it was resolved to adopt the following resolution no. 2007-08-37, with one absent.
WHEREAS Katherine Leadbetter was hired on July 1st, 2007, with a recognized domicile in Montreal;
WHEREAS the teacher has submitted a request to change her recognized domicile to Seaforth, Nova-Scotia;
WHEREAS according to clause 12-1.01 b) of the collective agreement, the point of departure may only be modified for another point of departure situated in one of the localities of Québec;
WHEREAS all teachers having their domicile at the time of hiring situated outside the Province are deemed to have their "point of departure" in Montreal according to Chapter 12-00.0 of the collective agreement;
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WHEREAS as a measure of attraction/retention the Council of Commissioners, by virtue of Resolution 2006/2007-09, is recognizing the domicile in another province as the point of departure teachers for social trips purposes;
WHEREAS by extending this benefit to out of province teachers, the clause 12-1.01b) must also be extended for coherence purposes;
RESOLVED:
That the point of departure of Katherine Leadbetter be modified from Montreal to Seaforth, Nova-Scotia, effective on October 17, 2007.
THAT Katherine Leadbetter is considered as having been hired from outside the province, for the application of the collective agreement and the Board Policies.
19 POINT OF DEPARTURE
On a motion duly made by Charlie Alaku, it was resolved to adopt the following resolution no. 2007-08-38, with one absent.
WHEREAS Nathalie Ross of Salluit has requested that her point of departure be changed from Montreal to Chandler, Quebec and;
WHEREAS the Board has considered the merit of said request in the light of Board policy on employment conditions and the impact of granting said request;
RESOLVED:
THAT the request of Nathalie Ross be and is hereby accepted.
20 SABBATICAL LEAVE WITH DEFERRED COMPENSATION
On a motion duly made by Charlie Watt Jr., it was resolved to adopt the following resolution no. 2007-08-39 with one absent.
WHEREAS Susan McNichol, teacher in Kuujjuaq has requested authorization to participate in a program of deferred compensation with a sabbatical leave and;
WHEREAS this program will cover a 3 year-period from 2007-07- 01 to 2010-06-30 including a leave from 2009-07-01 to 2010-06- 30;
WHEREAS the Board has considered the merit of this request in the light of Board policy and the needs of this teacher;
WHEREAS the Board has also considered the fact that no regional disparities (housing, cargo allowances, trips, etc.) will be
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made available to Ms. McNichol during the year of the leave itself;
RESOLVED:
THAT Susan McNichol’s request for a deferred compensation plan with a sabbatical leave be and is hereby accepted.
SABBATICAL LEAVE WITH DEFERRED COMPENSATION -VERONIQUE GILBERT
On a motion duly made by Charlie Watt Jr., it was resolved to adopt the following resolution no. 2007-08-40 with one absent.
WHEREAS Véronique Gilbert, teacher in Kuujjuaq, has requested authorization to participate in a program of deferred compensation with a sabbatical leave and;
WHEREAS this program will cover the period from July 01, 2007 to June 30, 2010 with a sabbatical leave during the last school year (2009-2010);
WHEREAS the Board has considered the merit of this request in the light of Board policy and the needs of this teacher;
WHEREAS the Board has also taken into account the fact that no regional disparities (housing, cargo allowances, trips, etc.) will be made available for the year of the leave itself;
RESOLVED:
THAT Véronique Gilbert’s request for a deferred compensation plan with a sabbatical leave be and is hereby accepted.
FURTHER RESOLVED:
To rescind specifically the portion that applies to Véronique Gilbert in resolution number XC 2006-2007-151, meeting 683 .
21 RESIGNATIONS AND BREACH OF CONTRACTS
Lana informed the Executive Committee of the departure (resignations, pensions and breaches of contract) of the following employees:
POSITION & NAME EFFECTIVE MOTIVE DEPARTMENT SUPPORT STAFF: Kuujjuaq: Dumont, Christina Administrative Technician 2007-09-06 Resignation
Kangiqsujuaq: Fréchette, Eric Student Life Animator 2007-08-27 Resignation
Inukjuaq:
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Epoo, Maina Office Agent Principal 2007-08-07 Resignation
Salluit Walker, Steven Behaviour Technician 2007-09-07 Resignation
TEACHER: Kangiqsualujjuaq: Morgan, Dalasie Teacher 2007-09-28 Breach of contract
Salluit Savard, Josée Teacher 2007-10-05 Resignation
22 APPROVAL OF OPERATIONAL EXPENSES JULY/AUGUST 2007
On a motion duly made by Alicie Nalukturuk, it was resolved to adopt the following resolution no. 2007-08-41 with one absent.
RESOLVED:
THAT the operational expenses for the month of:
- July 2007, in a total amount of: $ 4,023,405.82 - August 2007, in a total amount of: $ 9,309,958.47 listed in the document attached to the minutes as Annex II, be and are hereby approved.
23 ELDERS CONFERENCE REPORT
Alicie informed the meeting that she spoke about the work that has been done by KSB on Inuktitut curriculum. They spoke about not losing school days if the students are absent due to hunting.
Mary said that there would be a discussion during the Commissioners meeting about the days allowed for hunting, fishing or camping.
24 STUDENT CLIENTELE
Gaston informed the meeting that 2084 students were registered but in reality the number of students on September 30, 2007 was 3182. They will do some verification to make sure the numbers are correct. They will also allocate some resources after verification.
25 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Gaston informed the meeting that they would like to form a committee that would collect statistics. They would be able to make a proposal at the Commissioners meeting in December.
26 UMIUJAQ SITUATION
Gaston informed the meeting that there was no one to supervise the school and that Sarah Tookalook is replacing. In some other schools, they had similar problems with employees who do not inform the Education Services in advance.
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In Umiujaq they are also in need of a teacher for math and science.
Gaston is asked to get a list of teachers who are willing to work for few weeks at a time.
27 RESOLUTION REQUEST FOR SUPPORT FROM MAKIVIK - ELIGIBILITY
Louise and Paul presented a resolution to the Executive that would be proposed at the Commissioners meeting. It will be presented at the Commissioners meeting with corrections.
28 DISSOLUTION OF ILIVVIK
Paul explained to the meeting that INAC has decided that they would transfer these funds to KRG at their discretion.
The financial statements ending March 31, 2007 and the dissolution of this organization were discussed.
29 ELIGIBILITY CLAUSE
A draft letter was read and approved to be sent.
30 NORMAN GRIST
Paul informed the meeting that he has spoken to Norman Grist. The details are done in camera.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned and resumed on Thursday October 18, 2007. Charlie Watt Jr is absent because he had to deal with emergencies.
31 G.P.I. - SOFTWARE PROGRAM FOR ATTENDANCE
Gaston informed the meeting that they had a lot of problems with this software. He also said that a team would be traveling to communities to give a proper training.
32 C.L.S.C. & YOUTH PROTECTION
Soré Moller informed the meeting that she has negotiated with Tulattavik and Inuulitsivik so that evaluation of students are not duplicated by both teams.
With Inuulitsivik it is going well and they are going to meet with Tulattavik to implement the same thing.
33 UQAT 090/100 PROGRAM
Valentina DeKrom informed the meeting that she has written a letter to the joint committee to inform them of what has been happening since the Commissioners meeting. She will also ask to meet with them soon.
34 PROFOUNDLY HANDICAPPED STUDENTS
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Soré informed the meeting that plans would have to be made to accommodate these students in order for them to be able to have the same access to education as the other students.
They need someone who would do the planning.
Mary said that the position is there, they just have to reactivate it.
35 MODIFICATION OF A POSITION
Gaston informed the meeting that with the new money that they receive from MELS, Elias was moved to Coordinator of Implementation.
36 HOUSING
Gaston informed the meeting that they need more housing and that MELS should be pushed towards that goal.
37 ITK
Valentina would give a draft report on the research that was being done before.
38 REQUEST FOR CALLING CARDS FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS IN KANGIRSUJUAQ
Charlie Alaku said that a request was made to purchase calling cards as part of retention of the students.
After discussion it is decided that the package plan for the residence telephone would be changed.
39 APPOINTMENT TO TECHNICAL COMMITTEE OF KATIMAJIIT
Annie read a letter from Makivik who is asking KSB to appoint two people to the technical committee.
Annie Grenier and Mary Aitchison are appointed to the Technical Committee of Katimajiit.
On a motion duly made by Alicie Nalukturuk, it was resolved to adopt the following resolution no. 2007-08-42 with two absent:
WHEREAS Makivik Corporation requested from Kativik School Board the appointment of two (2) people to the Technical Committee of Katimajiit;
WHEREAS the Executive Committee reviewed and discussed the request of Makivik Corporation;
RESOLVED:
THAT Annie Grenier, Director General and Mary Aitchison, Assistant Director General, are appointed to the Technical Committee of Katimajiit.
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CLOSING OF THE MEETING
The meeting is adjourned at 10:35 on October 18, 2007 since the agenda items are completed. Everyone said a closing prayer.
Alicie Nalukturuk Annie Grenie Harriet Keleutak President Director General Secretary General
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