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Trustee Motions

Trustee initiated motions are a way that individual trustees can create leadership and growth for the Board. These motions, if approved, are implemented by the Administration under the direction and supervision of the Superintendent.

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Motions: Huff, Sue

2010/04/09 Discontinue use of ACU

Status:
Carried 2010/04/23
Summary:
That the provincially calculated ACU be discontinued as a capacity measure for sector reviews and that the Administration provide rationale supporting either ACOL or OEL in place of the ACU. Trustee Ripley made the following subsitute motion. “That the recommendation be amended with the following substitute motion: Until the new provincial utilization formula is approved, the ACOL, ACU and OEL figures for schools be provided as information during sector reviews.” [This might not have been procedural however neither the Chairman or Secretary stopped it.]
Originator:
Huff, Sue
In Favour:
Esslinger, Fleming, Gibeault, Rice, Ripley
Opposed:
Colburn, Huff, Shipka
School Year that the Notification was Given:
2009/2010

2010/01/12 Conflict Presentation

Status:
Withdrawn
Summary:
That the Alberta Conflict Transformation Society (ACTS) be invited to make a presentation to public board and that the Parents as Partners consider including restorative practice as a topic for the 2010-2011 year.
Originator:
Huff, Sue
In Favour:
Opposed:
School Year that the Notification was Given:
2009/2010

2010/02/23 Surplus Space Policy

Status:
Notification Given
Summary:
That Administrative Regulation JGB.AR – Utilization of Surplus Space in Schools be reviewed prior to June 2010 and that the Planning and Policy Committee develop an accompanying Board Policy.
Originator:
Huff, Sue
In Favour:
Opposed:
School Year that the Notification was Given:
2009/2010

2009/11/10 Succession Plan

Status:
Carried 2009/11/24
Summary:
…That the Board develop a succession plan to ensure a smooth transition for the next Board. This plan may include raising public awareness and interest in running for the position of Trustee, capturing the wisdom of outgoing Trustees, mentoring new Trustees in their first years. The exact terms of the plan would be determined by the Board.
Originator:
Huff, Sue
In Favour:
Colburn, Esslinger, Fleming, Gibson, Huff, Ripley, Shipka
Opposed:
Rice
School Year that the Notification was Given:
2009/2010

2009/05/26 Additional Meeting

Status:
Referred
Summary:
…the Board create an additional monthly meeting to allow Trustees an opportunity for in-depth discussion on any topics of interest to the Board…
Originator:
Huff, Sue
In Favour:
n/a
Opposed:
n/a
School Year that the Notification was Given:
2008/2009

2009/03/24 Audit Committee Membership

Status:
Carried 2009/04/14
Summary:
…the Administration provide information for Board consideration on the pros and cons of having an external member with financial expertise sit on the Audit Committee.
Originator:
Huff, Sue
In Favour:
Colburn, Esslinger, Fleming, Gibson, Huff, Ripley
Opposed:
Gibeault, Rice, Shipka
School Year that the Notification was Given:
2008/2009

2009/02/10 Public Address of Board

Status:
Referred
Summary:
That the allotted time for people wishing to address the Board be changed from 2 minutes to 3 minutes and that the requirement for speakers to register ahead of time be removed…(Referred to the Planning and Policy Committee. Disposition is in the conference committee minutes.)
Originator:
Huff, Sue
In Favour:
n/a
Opposed:
n/a
School Year that the Notification was Given:
2008/2009

2008/12/09 Environmental Policy

Status:
Referred
Summary:
...create an overarching environmental policy. (Referred to a trustee retreat. Disposition unknown.)
Originator:
Huff, Sue
In Favour:
n/a
Opposed:
n/a
School Year that the Notification was Given:
2008/2009

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