Superintendent’s Memo
October 10, 2012
BOARD MEETING SUMMARY – October 9, 2012 (attachment 1)
OCTOBER ADMINISTRATORS’ MEETINGS
October 11
All Leaders’ Business Meeting
October 18
Inquiry Groups
October 24
After-School Collaboration
7:00-8:30am
7:00-8:30am
Cultural Centre
Cultural Centre
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA EXCHANGE (SADE) - To all Distributed Learning sites, Continuing
Education sites and schools with grade 8-12 students. The next SADE collection opens October 1
and your error-free extract must be loaded in the Ministry of Education's online Data Exchange (DX2)
before Wednesday, October 31. Further information on SADE is located at
https://distripedia.sd33.bc.ca/sade.
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SCHOOLS PROTECTION PROGRAM: RISKED Newsletter Fall 2012 (attachment 3)
In this issue:
Director's Message
Inflatable Amusement Devices
BC Court of Appeal Narrows the Test for Coverage Under an Additional Insured Endorsement
Portable Soccer Goal Recommendations
About our Organization
Our Team of Professionals
► HUMAN RESOURCES
REPLACEMENT STAFF NEWS (attachment 4)
► ProD & CURRICULUM OPPORTUNITIES
ePAS/eCLASS FOR SCHOOL REPS - Monday October 15, 2012 (attachment 5)
SMART LEARNING IN-CLASS DEMO’S - An opportunity to see Smart Learning in action. There are
several dates to choose from through the 2012/2013 school year. (attachment 6)
October 10, 2012
Superintendent’s Memo…
TECH HELPING TEACHER NOTES (attachment 7)
OCTOBER 19 PROVINCIAL PRO-D DAY OPPORTUNITIES: IN-DISTRICT
Tom Schimmer + NEW SESSIONS just added! (attachment 8)
Box Cars and One Eyed Jacks. Learn a variety of dice and domino games that can be used to
teach and reinforce math concepts through games. Appropriate for K to 7. Two workshops will
be available. Cost $50. Contact Patti Lawn, Principal at FG Leary to register,
[email protected]. (attachment 9)
OCTOBER 19 PROVINCIAL PRO-D DAY OPPORTUNITIES: OUT OF DISTRICT
Provincial Specialist Associations (PSA’s) Conferences. PSA’s Oct 2012
► STUDENT SERVICES
AFTER SCHOOL LEARNING SERIES – Fall 2012 (attachment 10)
TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD: Forum Focusing on Education for at Risk Youth – October 23
2012, 9:00am to 4:00pm at Langley Golf & Banquet Centre. (attachment 11)
► HEALTH & SAFETY
► ABORIGINAL EDUCATION
2012 FNESC CONFERENCE: Reconciliation through Education - November 22-24, 2012 at The
Westin Bayshore in Vancouver. Please click on this link for more information and to register
http://www.fnesc.ca/2012-provincial-conference
► OPERATIONS
TECHNOLOGY 33 NEWSLETTER – October 2012 (attachment 12)
► GREEN INITIATIVES
► AROUND THE DISTRICT
October 10, 2012
Superintendent’s Memo…
► COMMUNITY INFORMATION
ICBC CONTEST FOR GRADE 8-12 STUDENTS – ICBC encourages students to enter the contest and
create an ad about one of three road safety issues: speeding, impaired driving or distracted driving. The
contest is a great opportunity to educate students on the importance of road safety and engage them in
creating a solution that will have an impact on their peers. It’s also an ideal class project for students
interested in developing graphic design, communication and marketing skills. ICBC requests that
teachers consider working this activity into their classroom projects, or speak with students who might
be interested. As in previous years, the school with the highest level of student participation will win
Adobe Creative Suite graphic design software. ICBC will also be awarding MacBook Pro computers,
iPads and other Apple products to the students with the top entries in each category. As well, the
winning ads will be used in some of our road safety advertising next year. For more details, please
check our contest website at: http://www.icbc.com/youradhere. The contest is open for entries from
October 22, 2012 – January 25, 2013 and winners will be announced in March 2013.
THE CHILLIWACK ARTS & CULTURAL CENTRE SOCIETY is pleased to announce – Titanic: the
Musical, performing at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre on October 28, 2012 at 7:30pm. Winner of five
tony awards, including best musical, Titanic comes to Chilliwack with spectacular sets and an
incredible cast to commemorate the 100th anniversary of this tragic event. (attachment 13)
October 10, 2012
Board of Education Meeting
October 9, 2012
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT #33 (CHILLIWACK) held their
regular board meeting on October 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the School District Office.
WORK EXPERIENCE UPDATE
Chris Reitsma, Work Experience Coordinator and Amber Mothus, Work Experience Youth
Worker presented information on two (2) new programs created this year:
 Supported Work Experience and Training (S.W.E.A.T.)
The S.W.E.A.T. program pairs employers with small groups (2-4) of students, in an effort to
provide young people with an introduction to the workplace. Students attend a business
one day a week for approximately two (2) hours, and are supported by school district staff.
Employers are encouraged to incorporate students into daily tasks and operations, which
helps with the development of basic employability skills.
 Agriculture Work Experience Program
This program provides Education Centre students the opportunity to explore and
experience all aspects of Chilliwack’s primary industry; Agriculture. Employers provide a
learning environment for our students; which may include a brief history of their operation,
personal experiences, and allows hands on learning practices.
LONG RANGE FACILITY PLAN
The Secretary-Treasurer presented information on the Long Range Facility Plan for the
Chilliwack school district. Dale Churchill, Director of Operations was present to answer
questions from trustees.
As a result of the presentation, the Board approved the recommendations of the Long Range
Facility Plan as presented.
CAPITAL PROJECT BYLAW NO. 126447
The Board approved three readings and adoption of Capital Project Bylaw No. 126447 in the
amount of $110,512. This bylaw enables the school district to draw the Carbon Neutral Capital
Program (CNCP) funds to assist with the costs of upgrading to a new high efficiency boiler
plant at Cultus Lake Elementary School.
BOARD POLICY COMMITTEE REPORT
The Board accepted the Board Policy Committee Report of October 2, 2012. Revised Policy
211 - Regular Public Meetings will be brought forward to the October 23rd board meeting for
consideration. The next Board Policy Committee meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2012.
Board of Education Meeting Summary – 10/10/12
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Board of Education Meeting
October 9, 2012
PRELIMINARY CLASS SIZE REPORT
The Assistant Superintendent provided information on preliminary class size averages within
the Chilliwack school district. It was noted that there are currently no class sizes over 30
(excluding prescribed classes). A more detailed report will be brought forward to the October
23rd board meeting.
LEARNING IMPROVEMENT FUND (LIF)
The Assistant Superintendent provided an update on the Local Improvement Fund (LIF). The
Chilliwack school district has received a grant in the amount of $1,384,952 to be used to help
address complex needs in classrooms.
SPECIAL EDUCATION REVIEW UPDATE
The Superintendent provided an update on the Special Education Review. Susan Edgcombe,
District Principal – Student Services was present to answer questions from trustees. A final
report will be completed by November and will come forward to the Board shortly thereafter.
NOTICE OF MOTION – Review of food programs in schools
Trustee Neufeld provided information that a Notice of Motion regarding food programs in
schools would be coming forward at the October 23rd board meeting.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Superintendent Novak reported on the following:
Technology Integration in classrooms (use of document cameras to enhance the
teaching and learning process)
Positive impact of the cleanliness of our schools
Future Meeting:
October 23, 2012
7:00 p.m.
School District Office
Board of Education Meeting Summary – 10/10/12
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RiskEd
In this Issue:
 Director’s Message
 Context Matters!
 Inflatable
Amusement
Devices
 BC Court of Appeal
Narrows the Test
for Coverage Under
an Additional
Insured
Endorsement
Volume 17, Issue 1
Fall 2012
A Risk Management Newsletter for the Schools Protection Program Members
DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE
Welcome to our latest publication and thank you for taking the time to read this
edition. This edition has a wide variety of articles including: the risks associated
with inflatable amusement devices; the test for coverage under an Additional
Insured endorsement; portable soccer goal risks including mitigation strategies
and establishing the context as part of the risk management process.
Congratulations to
 Portable Soccer
Phil Grewar, our Branch
Goal
Recommendations
Executive Director who won
 About our
the Legacy Category at this
Organization
year’s Premiers Awards.
 Our Team of
Professionals
Please feel free to
copy and distribute
this edition of
Risk Ed.
To receive future
electronic editions
of Risk Ed
please email
protection.program@
bcspp.org with
“Risk Ed” in the
subject line and
include your email
address.
Phil created a central office responsible for coordinating the government’s risk
management. As the province’s first Director of Risk Management, Phil
implemented financial risk and loss control programs using private sector
methods. The office has saved government close to $1 billion since the mid
80’s, enabling schools, universities, colleges and hospitals to devote more
resources to delivering services.
Certificates of Coverage
We have updated our website and would encourage those involved in requesting
certificates to read the article, “Everything You Need To Know About Certificates
of Coverage.”
Please contact us at [email protected] to suggest any new articles
or website enhancement suggestions and, as always, we will do our best to
accommodate you. ◄
Andrew Green, Director
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CONTEXT MATTERS!
The standard provincial risk management process
diagram illustrates the elements of a
formal risk assessment. You will note the first step,
Establish The Context, is not included as part of the
risk assessment. It is done before risk identification
and often gets neglected or skipped altogether. It is,
however, perhaps the single most important step!
Let us use the example of the 2010 Winter Olympic
Games to illustrate the importance of carefully
considering context.
Planning for British Columbia to host the Games
began well over a decade before the Olympic torch
was lit. The Vancouver 2010 Bid Society was
formed 1998. A risk assessment was conducted to
help the development of the formal bid for the
Games—the “pitch” to the International Olympic
Committee (IOC).
Pre-Bid Context from the year 2000
 BC had experienced 8 consecutive years of employment growth, and had a consistent annual growth in GDP of
over 5%

We had not yet witnessed the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Centre (2001), Madrid train bombings (2004) or
London Underground bombings (2005)

The world had not yet experienced SARS, Bird Flu, Indonesian Tsunami, Hurricane Katrina

Annual snowfall at Cypress averaged 150”
Games-time Context from 2010
Fast forward 10 years to the months before the 2010 Games began:

We were well into the 2nd year of a global economic crisis; the BC government went from a $4 Billion budget
surplus in 2006/07 to a budget deficit of $2.7 Billion;

Terrorism was now a household word; we had grown accustomed to the huge changes in travel safety; Canada
had troops fighting Taliban in Afghanistan; Bin Laden had explicitly targeted Canada and the “Toronto 18” had
been arrested on terror-related charges;

The H1N1 Pandemic was declared by the World Health Organization (WHO), in early June 2009 and remained
until August 2010—well after the Games were over;

January 2010 turned out to be Vancouver’s warmest in 35 years; one of the main Olympic venues,
Cypress Mountain, was closed to the public a month before the Games to conserve snow
Any risk manager who suggested even one of these events as a risk back in 2000 would have been labelled a
naysayer. Imagine the reaction of folks if he or she had suggested all of these conditions would change so radically.
Yet now, we all understand the significant influence these conditions had on planning for the Games and risks they
brought with them as they fundamentally changed the way we envisioned delivering on our Olympic commitments.
Few contexts change this radically, but the Olympic experience service as a great lesson to carefully consider the
context in which you plan to operate, deliver services or manage a project.
Schools Protection Program can help you establish the context in which you operate, and facilitate with an
examination of what conditions might change, and how those changes can affect your ability to deliver on your goals
and objectives. Contact us for support with conducting your next risk assessment. ◄
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INFLATABLE AMUSEMENT DEVICES
SPP has seen a substantial increase in the number of School Districts
(District), renting portable inflatable amusement devices (an ‘Inflatable’), such
as bouncy castles, slides or climbing walls. These devices are becoming
familiar sights at Spring and Fall Fairs, Grad parties and other extra-curricular
events and activities. A number of accidents have already arisen from the use
of Inflatables.
Why the increase in Inflatable usage? From the vendor/service provider’s
(Vendor) perspectives, Inflatables are portable, are relatively simple
mechanically to use and they require very limited investment. They allow an
inexperienced business person an opportunity to capitalize from owning and
operating an amusement device without investing much time or money. From
a District perspective, they are relatively inexpensive to rent and provide a draw
for children and families.
There are two key areas of risk for a District when renting Inflatables - safety of
the participants and bystanders and contract management.
Safe Use
It is important to be aware of the risk that Inflatables can pose to both participants and bystanders. Jim Barber who
is the spokesperson for the National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials, had this to say about
Inflatables: “You see more injuries on Inflatables than almost any other amusement ride you can think of – more than
roller coasters.”
Statistics show that accidents from Inflatable use typically arise from the following risks:
1. Failure to adequately secure the device, allowing it to blow over or (worst case) blow away. Here is raw video
footage from an incident in New Jersey in June 2011 where 13 people were injured, one critically:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaR3sZK7wHs
2. Sudden deflation with associated risks of suffocation for participants trapped inside.
3. Incorrect set up on hard surfaces such as concrete or pavement.
4. Improper operation: too many children, big and small children mixed together, rough housing, failure to
supervise.
5. Falls.
Inflatables are challenging to operate safely. Unlike traditional fixed-site amusement devices, Inflatables are a form
of interactive play equipment in which they require the participant to interact with their environment in order to initiate
the ‘amusement’. Ensuring that the participants use the equipment as designed becomes an additional challenge.
In comparison, most fixed-site rides require only that the participant be buckled or strapped in; the equipment itself
provides the amusement. This creates a unique potential for injury in Inflatables.
This unique risk is often enhanced in the school setting, where, supervision of participants using the Inflatable is
often left to a rotating shift of volunteers, who may or may not have been given usage guidelines and safety
briefings, and who may or may not have sufficient authority, or will, to correct other people’s children.
The BC Safety Authority, is the entity responsible for ensuring safety of amusement devices (which includes
Inflatables) within British Columbia. According to the Safety Authority, any amusement device in use at a public
event must be operated by a licensed contractor and each device must have its own operating permit. If the
operator is not supervising the equipment themselves, the contractor could train a volunteer e.g. teacher to operate
the inflatable once installed.
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INFLATABLE AMUSEMENT DEVICES
(Continued from page 3)
SPP strongly recommends that any District contemplating using an Inflatable follow these safety tips provided by the
BC Safety Authority:
1. Request all of the manufacturer’s installation and operational information from the Vendor at the time of rental
and ensure that all of the manufacturer’s requirements are followed when using the Inflatable. This includes
requirements for appropriate padding in fall zones.
2. Check that the inflatable fabric or material is flame resistant.
3. The Inflatable must be securely anchored to prevent displacement by wind or user activity.
4. Confirm that all warning signs are in place and clearly visible.
5. Ensure that the unintended deflation of the air-supported structure due to power failure (either electrical or
internal combustion generators) will not present a risk of injury to anyone on or inside the device; a procedure
or plan should be in place to evacuate the device in the event of sudden deflation.
6. Make sure that the device is supervised while in use. Supervisors should be checking that the maximum
capacity of the device is not exceeded and that the users of the device meet manufacturer’s height/size criteria.
Also, ensure operation of the device is terminated if winds exceed maximum stated by device manufacturer.
7. Locate internal combustion engines (generators) away from the air supported enclosure to prevent build up of
carbon monoxide inside the enclosure.
8. Ensure that electric blowers meet CSA electrical standards. Power cords and plugs should be in good repair
and all electrical power supplies should be ground fault protected at the source.
If the District is using volunteers to supervise participants, here are some additional suggestions:
1. Ensure that all volunteers are provided with the user guidelines and a safety briefing (which the District obtained
from the Vendor at the time of the rental) before they begin their shift.
2. Identify clearly who is responsible for monitoring conditions to ensure use is terminated if the winds increase.
3. Volunteers should be canvassed by the organizers of the event to ensure they are capable and comfortable in
enforcing the safe use of the Inflatable.
Risk Management through Contracts
In addition to making certain that devices are used safely, Districts can obtain additional protection by ensuring the
agreement for the rental of the Inflatable and/or provision of services (the “Contract”) is fair and balanced and that
the Contract appropriately transfers the risks to the party best able to control them.
SPP is designed to afford protection to the District for their activities and if the District is negligent and causes a loss
SPP intends to cover that. What SPP seeks to limit, through solid risk management practices, is the ongoing
exposure to risks that should be transferred to other parties. In the case of Inflatables, the District is paying to rent a
piece of equipment that is owned, maintained, installed and operated by the Vendor. The Vendor should be
contractually obligated to accept the risks that go along with the services and equipment over which they have
control and which they are being paid to provide.
When Contracting for Inflatables for use at District events, SPP recommends these steps be followed:
1. Verify that the Vendor is a licensed contractor and that you have been provided with evidence that operating
permits are in place for each Inflatable you are using.
2. Require the Vendor to provide you with a Certificate of Insurance that verifies the Vendor carries at least
$5,000,000 (five million) dollars in liability coverage and that the policy does not exclude losses arising from
Inflatables*.
3. Ensure that the Contract requires the District to be added as an additional insured on the Vendor’s liability
policy.
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INFLATABLE AMUSEMENT DEVICES
(Continued from page 4)
4. It is strongly recommend the Contract include obligations for the Vendor to set up, operate and take down the
Inflatable rather than simply having them dropped off and picked up.
5. At minimum, the Vendor must be required to clearly instruct District representatives on the safe set up,
operation and take down of the Inflatable.
6. The Contract should contain an indemnity from the Vendor to the District indemnifying and holding harmless the
District from any losses arising from the ownership, maintenance, installation, operation and transportation of
the Inflatable. This is a key point, as many Contracts ask the District to indemnify the Vendor for these risks.
7. Any indemnity should be backed up by insurance provisions.
8. The District should be prepared to accept liability for any losses that arise from
the District’s own acts or omissions, including the failure to follow the
instructions of the Vendor.
It is imperative that any liability policy carried by the Vendor pertaining to Inflatable
use has been carefully reviewed to ensure that it does not exclude coverage for
losses arising from the use or operation of Inflatables. It is a fairly common
exclusion, particularly in Event liability policies.
Your SPP risk consultant would be pleased to discuss any upcoming District events
which are going to involve Inflatables or to review any Contracts to ensure that the
District is adequately protected. ◄
BC COURT OF APPEAL NARROWS THE TEST FOR COVERAGE UNDER AN
ADDITIONAL INSURED ENDORSEMENT
The following article has been reproduced with the kind permission of Nigel Kent. It was originally published in the
July 6, 2012 edition of Clark Wilson’s Insurable Interest publication. The importance of this article for schools and
colleges is that the additional insured endorsement should match both the contractual terms. The fact that it is
narrowed now is a good thing for our clients and the program as it clarifies responsibilities of defence and indemnity
in matters where liability does not arise out of the use of the premises. We always recommend that your legal
counsel and your risk consultant from the program review any agreement before you initiate their use.
By Nigel Kent
On June 29, 2012, the BC Court of Appeal issued judgment in Vernon Vipers Hockey Club v. Canadian Recreation
Excellence (Vernon) Corporation, 2012 BCCA 291 and in doing so narrowed the scope of coverage for persons
added to a CGL policy by way of an "Additional Insured" endorsement.
The Named Insured's business will frequently involve contracts which require other parties to be added to and
protected by the Named Insured's liability policy. This sort of requirement is common in commercial leases, rental
agreements, construction contracts, and the like.
In Canada, the most common form of Additional Insured endorsement will usually add the third parties as Additional
Insureds under the policy “...but only in respect of liability arising out of the Named Insured’s operations.” This
qualification raises questions about the “reach” of the coverage under the Additional Insured endorsement: what sort
of link to the Named Insured’s business does the phase “arising out of” import? Does the coverage extend to the
Additional Insured’s own negligent conduct or only to liability imposed on that party because of the Named Insured’s
negligent conduct?
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BC COURT OF APPEAL NARROWS THE TEST FOR COVERAGE UNDER AN
ADDITIONAL INSURED ENDORSEMENT
(Continued from page 5)
In the Vernon Vipers case, the plaintiff slipped and fell as he was leaving the hockey rink facility to buy some
refreshment at a retail outlet across the street. The complex was the home of the Vernon Vipers Hockey Club and it
was owned and managed by the municipality and CREVC. The latter two entities were added to the hockey club's
CGL policy "but only in respect of liability arising out of the [hockey club's] operations."
The plaintiff sued only the owner and manager of the complex and did not name the hockey club as a defendant. He
claimed he lost his footing as a result of defective lighting and made a variety of negligence and
Occupiers Liability allegations against the owner/operator of the complex relating to lightings,
warnings, safe walking routes, etc. The owner/operator turned to the hockey club's liability insurer
seeking coverage for the claim under the hockey club's policy by virtue of the Additional Insured
endorsement.
The question squarely before the court, then, was whether the alleged liability for unsafe premises
"arose out of the hockey club operations". In particular, the focus was on the nature and extent of
connection required between the injury and the operations in order that the former might be said to
"arise out of" the latter.
Both the Supreme Court and the BC Court of Appeal held there was insufficient connection between the injury and
the hockey club operations to trigger coverage under the policy. The Court of Appeal held:
"At the heart of this appeal is a question of pure law: what degree of connectedness is required by the phrase
"arising out of"? Does it mean simple "but for" causation, …or does it require a stronger nexus?…I conclude that
the latter interpretation is the correct one;"
"…the correct interpretation of "arising out of" and "arising from" in the context of an insurance contract requires a
closer causal connection than a simple "but for" test…Though [some case law] contain excerpts which, taken in
isolation, seem to equate "arising out of" with simple causation, this interpretation is not supported by a reading of
the cases in their entirety. Compliance with a simple "but for" test is necessary, but not sufficient;"
"Merely incidental or fortuitous connections are not enough to satisfy the causation standard."
"I conclude that the contractual term "arising out of the Named Insured's operations" as written in the hockey club's
policy endorsement, imposes a causal requirement greater than a simple "but for" test. Borrowing from the cases
discussed above, the phrase "arising out of" should be construed as requiring "an unbroken chain of causation" and
a connection that is more than "merely incidental or fortuitous."
The court reviewed a number of cases where the connection between the Named Insured's operations and the
alleged source of the Additional Insureds liability was "direct and apparent." For example, the claimant struck by a
stray lacrosse ball launched out of bounds during a lacrosse game was an obvious and sufficient "causal link"
between the sports club activities and the injury such that the Additional Insured municipality in that case was
covered under the lacrosse team's policy.
In the Vernon Vipers case however, the court held,
"By contrast, the link here is far more tenuous, even allowing for a broad and liberal interpretation to the term
"operations". No aspect of the hockey club's operations are alleged to have caused [the plaintiff] to fall and injure
himself. The most that the pleadings allege is that these operations caused him to be in a place where, for unrelated
reasons, he became injured. This might have been enough to meet a simple "but for" test but in my view, it cannot
satisfy the more rigorous causal requirement established in [the case law]."
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BC COURT OF APPEAL NARROWS THE TEST FOR COVERAGE UNDER AN
ADDITIONAL INSURED ENDORSEMENT (cont’d)
Most of these coverage contests occur in the context of "duty to defend" coverage under a CGL policy to which the
Additional Insured has been added. The Vernon Vipers case represents a narrowing of coverage for such Additional
Insureds and makes it conditional upon a closer causation requirement than a simple "but for" test such as an
unbroken chain of causation and a stronger connection that is more than merely incidental or fortuitous.
The implications of this decision may be significant. Questions to be considered in all of these Additional Insured
cases include:

Does the language of the Additional Insured endorsement match the requirement of the contract between the
Named Insured and the third parties who are supposed to be added to coverage?

If the connection between the Named Insured's operations and the injury triggering the source of the Additional
Insureds liability is vague, must insurers assume the defence of the Additional Insured on a "reservation of
rights" basis (raising the prospects of a denial of indemnity at a later date)?

Must different defence counsel be appointed for the Named Insured and the Additional Insured?

Are there additional conflicts as between the Named Insured and Additional Insured arising out of issues such as
allocation of fault, indemnity provisions in contracts between the parties, and so on?

Does the Additional Insured have its own liability coverage in any event and, if so, how is the priority of
overlapping coverage determined?
While most endorsements in Canada extend fairly broad coverage for Additional Insureds, each case is fraught with
its own unique complications and it would be wise for insurers to obtain advice from coverage counsel before
stepping into the fray.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nigel Kent at [email protected].◄
PORTABLE SOCCER GOAL RECOMMENDATIONS
This article outlines the main risks and what has to be done to minimize these risks both in
and out of soccer season.
The speed of falling goal posts can pose a serious risk of injury or even a possible fatality
for students, teachers, or members of the public. Over the years we have dealt with many
enquiries with regards to this risk, and we have received an increased number of enquiries
over this summer following an unfortunate fatal accident, which was subsequently reported
in the press.
Statistics from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission have shown over 35 deaths
recorded since 1979 as a result of soccer goals falling over. These figures are based on
both homemade and professionally manufactured goal posts. In Canada there have also been a number of
fatalities in recent years.
The main identified risks:
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Portable soccer goals are an attractive nuisance for children as many see them as a climbing structure
and hang from the cross bar. Such activities can result in the structure tipping over as the child’s
weight shifts the posts centre of gravity;
Poor maintenance, storage or installation can increase the risk of failure
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RiskEd
PORTABLE SOCCER GOAL RECOMMENDATIONS
(Continued from page 7)
A number of people (either as a spectator, or as a participant) have been injured or killed by falling goal posts.
To reduce the likelihood of such injuries the Schools Protection Program strongly recommends risk
mitigation strategies form part of district policy.
Secure:
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The goals must be securely anchored and counter weighted in line with CSA standards and manufacturers
guidelines;
Always install the posts on a flat level field;
Ensure labelling is fully visible as an instruction for the future;
Homemade goal posts should not be used as they are not tried and tested from a safety perspective.
Supervision:
 Whilst in use adequate supervision should be in place;
 Immediately discourage any climbing activity.
Storage:
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When not in use remove netting to discourage climbing;
Whilst not in use goals can be stabilized by being chained to nearby sturdy
structures;
Out of season the goals should be dismantled for storage;
Special care should be taken when either moving or reassembling posts after storage.
Maintenance:
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After correct instillation a regular maintenance policy is needed for both wear and tear and one off
occurrences like vandalism;
Check and test all connecting hardware before use;
Any damaged or missing parts, padding, or fasteners should be immediately replaced before use.
Please contact your risk management consultant with any detailed enquiry you may have.◄
Useful links for detailed background reading:
Consumer product safety alert – Caution: Movable goals can tip over and cause severe injury. Goals must be
anchored!
http://www.satorsoccer.com/Soccer-Goals/departments/53/
Soccer Goalposts article including safety and testing.
http://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/Consumers/Product_and_service_safety/Childrens_products/
Soccer_goalposts.html
Make Safety your goal: Check it, Secure it, test it, respect it.
http://www.footballnsw.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/Policy/gp_brochure.pdf
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About Our Organization. . .
We are the Client Services Team for the Schools Protection Program (SPP). SPP
is a self-insurance program funded by the School Districts. The Program is
housed within the office of the Risk Management Branch and Government
Security Office of the Ministry of Finance, which also has responsibility for similar
programs such as the Health Care Protection Program, and the University,
College & Institute Protection Program. As part of the services of our Program,
we provide risk management and claims and litigation management services to
SPP member entities including all School Districts.
Our Team of Professionals
CONTACT
INFORMATION
Andrew Green – Director, Client Services (250) 952-0785
[email protected]
MAILING ADDRESS:
PO Box 3586
Victoria BC V8W 3W6
Janet Hoefer – Senior Risk Management Consultant (250) 952-0851 [email protected]
Suzanne Armour – Senior Risk Management Consultant (250) 952-0864
[email protected]
RiskEd
is published two times a
year by the Schools
Protection Program
su-
PHONE:
(250) 356-1794
Lori Watson – Risk Management Consultant (250) 356-6111
[email protected]
FAX:
(250) 356-6222
Margo Piikkila – Senior Claims Examiner (250) 952-0842
[email protected]
CLAIMS FAX:
(250) 356-0661
Kirsten Coupe—Senior Claims Examiner/Legal Counsel (250) 356-5578
[email protected]
Robert Flett—Senior Claims Examiner (250) 952-0834
[email protected]
rob-
E-MAIL:
Protection.program
@bcspp.org
Darren Nelson—Assistant Claims Examiner (250) 952-0845
[email protected]
In addition to the core Education Team above, SPP continues to rely on the
expertise of many individuals within the Risk Management Branch including:
We’re on the Web!
See us at:
www.bcspp.org
Kim Oldham, Director, Claims and Litigation Management
(250) 952-0837 [email protected]
Shaun Fynes, Chief Security Officer, Government Security Office
(250) 387-0522 [email protected]
It should be clearly understood that this document and the information contained within is not legal advice and is
provided for guidance from a risk management perspective only. It is not intended as a comprehensive or exhaustive
review of the law and readers are advised to seek independent legal advice where appropriate.
October 10, 2012
Replacement Staff News
**Please be advised that only URGENT leaves
will be approved from March 25 through 28, 2013**
CUPE STAFF
PRE-PLANNED ABSENCE REQUESTS
Pre-planned absence requests must be made at least 7 working days in advance.
E-mail: [email protected] - include name, date of absence, school, position, shift details,
reason for your absence and any special instructions. E-mails will be responded to in the order which they are received.
Please review the following table for UNAVAILABLE DATES for non-urgent replacement requests:
Education Assistants
November - 19
December - 21
Clerical Staff
Supervision Assistants
Please e-mail requested dates and
you will be advised of availability
Available days fill up quickly and become unavailable without notice.
If you require emergency replacement or need to make changes to a pre-booking for the current week,
please CALL 604-703-1793 and follow the recorded instructions.
TEACHING STAFF
CONSULTATIONS & NON-URGENT COVERAGE REQUESTS
Consultations for advance booking dates and non-urgent requests must be e-mailed to [email protected]
E-mails will be responded to in the order which they are received.
The following days are currently AVAILABLE for non-urgent TOC coverage requests:
October - 31
November - 13 PM only, 14 PM only, 15, 16 PM only, 20, 27 PM only, 28 PM only
December - 7, 11, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Available days fill up quickly and become unavailable without notice.
If you require emergency replacement or need to make changes to a pre-booking for the current week, please
CALL 604-793-4888 ext. 1 and follow the recorded instructions.
PLEASE refer to the “Booking a Teacher On Call “ or “Booking a Replacement for Education
Assistants, Supervision Assistants and Clerical Staff” Brochures available at all SD33 schools.
ePAS/eCLASS for School Reps
Monday October 15, 2012
New School Reps who are willing to offer technical support to their primary staff
are invited to attend this half day session where we will delve deeper into
ePAS/eCLASS and the process of entering student data and class management.
Teachers and administrators not requiring a TOC are welcome to attend (please
don’t forget to register so we can prepare materials).
Please bring your class lists.
Date:
October 15, 2012
Time:
8:30am – 11:30am
Location:
Maintenance Training Lab
Audience: New ePAS/eCLASS School Reps (Primary)
BOOK YOUR TOC 7 WORKING DAYS IN ADVANCE BY EMAILING
[email protected]
REGISTRATION is open on PD Place
Curriculum Department
September 27, 2012
Smart Learning In-Class Demo
Come and observe Smart Learning in action:
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See the planning cycle of Smart Learning
Observe the lesson in a classroom
Debrief the lesson with Hollie
Take a copy of the Smart Learning sequence to adapt to your classroom needs
Classroom Teacher:
Hollie Redden, Unsworth Elementary School
Choose one of the following dates:
UPCOMING DATES:
Tuesday November 20, 2012
Tuesday December 4, 2012
Tuesday January 15, 2013
Tuesday February 19, 2013
Tuesday April 9, 2013
Tuesday May 7, 2013
TIME:
8:30am – 12:00pm
PLACE:
Unsworth Elementary
Hollie Redden’s Classroom
Please park in the main school parking lot (north lot)
WHO:
All teachers interested in observing a Smart Learning lesson. All are
welcome regardless of experience with the Smart Learning approach.
TOC’s:
TOC’s are available. Booking and cost is the responsibility of the teacher,
email Shawna Petersen for more information. Email the TOC desk to
book your TOC: [email protected]
REGISTRATION:
Registration is open on PD Place.
Curriculum Department
September 18, 2012
Tech Helping Teacher Notes
Michael Haworth
[email protected]
Technology Helping Teacher
Laptop Cart Suggested Guidelines
To help with all sites in developing schoolwide student laptop or netbook
carts procedures and strategies – a one page document highlighting
suggested guidelines has been created. It can be very helpful in sustaining
student laptop / netbook cart initiatives to have a site-wide plan in place that
covers all aspects of student laptop usage.
To access a copy of the Laptop Cart Suggested Guidelines, scan the QR
code or follow this link to a PDF-based copy of the Laptop Cart Suggested
Guidelines.
iPod / iPad / iPhone App Suggestions and Resources
Halq'emeylem (Free)
As described on the Apple iTunes website, “The Halq'eméylem app is a mediarich bilingual dictionary and phrase collection comprised of words and phrases
archived at the online Aboriginal language database FirstVoices.com. Word and
phrase definitions are illustrated with audio recordings, images and videos. Editing
features allow users to customize content by replacing default multimedia with
personal pictures, videos and sounds using either the camera and microphone
built into their device or images from their onboard photo collection.”
Historypin (Free)
See the history of the world through shared historical images! This free app
allows users to explore the history of locations using shared historical photos. At
present there are limited Chilliwack and region photographs, but a number of
Vancouver and region historical photographs exist.
iPoe($3.99)
An animated collection of some of Edgar Allan Poe’s literary classics. In addition
to the stories “The Oval Portrait”, “The Tell-Tale Heart”, “Annabel Lee”, “The
Masque of the Red Death”, a short biography of Poe and some other extras are
included.
Science360 for iPad (Free)
See a wide range of science-related topics through this United States National
Science Foundation (NSF) app. Videos and images of NSF-funded science
research is presented in an easy-to-use format that is constantly being updated to
include new content.
A Seed Grows LAZ Reader [Level G-First Grade]
(Free)
This book app created by Learning A-Z explains to Kindergarten and Grade 1
students about the life cycle of plants. The book also poses questions to the
reader about what will happen next.
Oh No! Fractions (Free)
A simple app that helps learners to understand fractions more by comparing two
different fractions. After the user selects their choice of which fraction is more or
less than the other fraction, there is a great “Prove It” choice to visualize the value
of the fractions in comparison to each other.
Looking for More Apps?
Check out the SD33 Tech Helping Teacher LiveBinder of K-12 app suggestions. Apps are separated
by curricular area. New apps added frequently - extra app suggestions are always welcome!
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=315944
Looking for Further Resources on Mobile Devices?
Check out the SD33 Tech Helping Teacher Diigo Bookmarks List.
http://www.diigo.com/user/sd33techht/ipad
QR Voice – Free QR Code-Based Audio to Text Service
http://qrvoice.net
QR Voice is an interesting QR code service that allows up to 100 character of text
to be converted to an audio QR code. Print the QR code out and attach to artwork,
scavenger hunts, instructions, etc. QR codes can be read by camera equiped
computers and smart phones.
QR Codes Creation Website
http://www.esponce.com/
The ESPONCE website makes the creation of QR Codes quick and easy. After the QR Code has
been created, copy and paste into Microsoft Word and print out as needed for use!
Additional Resources
http://www.diigo.com/user/sd33techht
Use the Tech Helping Teacher Delicious
account website to find out more
information about online resources to use
with:
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
Powerpoint)
• Smart Boards
• Podcasting
• Mobile Devices
• Information Literacy
• Many other topics as well!
Professional Development Day
October 19, 2012
Tom Schimmer: 10 Things that Matter from Assessment to Grading
Whether you are just getting started or are looking to take your formative assessment efforts to scale, Canadian
author Tom Schimmer provides a simple and accessible framework for moving ahead. Along with outlining
some of the unique features of his book, Ten Things that Matter from Assessment to Grading, Tom
highlights some of the biggest ideas of what matters most along the formative assessment, sound instruction,
and accurate grading continuum. Time: 8:30am – 2:00pm
Fun FRIENDS REGISTRATION CLOSED
This session is ONLY for K and grade 1 staff currently working with K and grade 1 students in a classroom.
This session is not open to TOC’s or casual staff.
Basic First Aid for Clerical, Supervision Assistants, Education Assistants, Chef Assistants and any other job
description that requires First Aid. CASUAL STAFF who require First Aid are welcome to attend at a cost of
$75.00 per person. Please send or drop off your cheque, (payable to SD 33 Chilliwack) at the School Board
Office, Attn: Cheryl Moore, prior to the session.
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Self-Regulation “Alert Program”
Amanda Hume from POPARD will present the “Alert” Program and explain how it can be used to help students
in schools. This session is for Teachers and Education Assistants
Time: 8:30am – 2:30pm
How to be a Sherpa
Learn about the trail rider bike and how to be the “Sherpa” (the able bodies person who drives the trailrider).
This session is for Teachers and Education Assistants.
Time: 9:30 – 11:30am
PLACE: SARDIS SECONDARY SCHOOL
CPI (How to Behave When Your Students Don’t)
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention focuses on early intervention and non-physical methods for preventing and
managing disruptive behaviour. The goal of the program is to teach participants how to intervene in a way that
provides for the Care, Welfare, Safety and Security of all who are involved in a crisis situation. This session is
for new staff or staff whose certificate has expired. This is not a refresher course.
Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Facilitator: Bernard Klop
To register and for more information, visit PD Place.
Venue:
GW Graham Middle Secondary School (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
8:00am
Coffee and a light breakfast
12:00pm
Lunch (provided)
8:30am
Sessions start
Box Cars and One Eyed Jacks
Presenter: Joanne Currah, Co-author
What: Math games using dice, cards and
dominoes, with enrichment and
remedial activities
When: Friday, October 19, 2012
8:30AM to 2:00PM
Where: F.G. Leary Fine Arts Elementary
Who: Primary and Intermediate teachers,
and support staff
Cost: $50 - Cheques made payable to Leary
Fine Arts (receipts will be provided)
Lunch: Provided
Handouts will be available
Afterschool Learning Series
Fall 2012
Location:
Central Elementary Community School, Room 310
Time:
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Target audience:
All school district staff
The following sessions will be offered by SD 33 staff, POPARD and partner groups including
the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and Chilliwack Community Services.
These practical, informative workshops are open to all interested SD 33 staff and community
professionals.
Wednesday October 3:
CANCELLED – Stay tuned, this will be rescheduled.
Wednesday October 10: POPARD
How Does Your Engine Run? A Leaders Guide to the Alert
Program for Self-Regulation
Facilitated by: Amanda Hume
Wednesday October 17: Mental Health
Yes I Am Not Ok: Mental Health Misconceptions in the Education of
Immigrant and International Youth
Facilitated by: Cori Anne Klassen
Wednesday October 24: POPARD
Self-Regulation
Facilitated by: Amanda Hume
Registration is open for each of these sessions on PD Place
everyone is welcome.
October 1, 2012
Transition to Adulthood Forum
MCFD Presents:
Transition to Adulthood: Forum
Focusing on Education for at
Risk Youth
When:
October 23, 2012
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Registration 8:30-9:00
Where:
Langley Golf & Banquet Centre
21550 44 Avenue, Langley BC
The Epidemic of Non Graduation:
Creative Ways to help Youth at risk stay
connected to Education
Dr. Linda Pardy, UFV Faculty and Wendy Coleman,
Prevention Coordinator SD 78 will spend the morning
outlining the different, creative ways of assisting young
people at risk, or struggling to graduate high school, and
enroll and succeed in post secondary education/training.
They will feature several programs, websites and
connections to assist those working with youth to stay
connected to education and plan for the future despite
the challenges they may face.
The afternoon will feature a panel of professionals
outlining their programs and services and ways to access
them. There will be opportunity for MCFD, staff, and
school and community professionals to network on this
important topic.
MCFD Staff: Register on LMS
School Districts/Agencies Email:
[email protected] or
[email protected]
*LIGHT LUNCH PROVIDED*
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Technology 33 Newsletter
Edition 1
October 2012
Department Message:
Welcome to our newsletter! We will publish once a month in order to share updates, information, and ideas
within our school district. I hope that you find it informative and helpful.
Distribution of the Technology 33 Newsletter will be through the Superintendent’s Memo.
As this is the first edition, not all of the features are up and running yet. For example, we are looking forward to
a Frequently Asked Questions section as well as a Feature Story Section to highlight student success.
We also are in the midst of creating a Technology website, where you will find contacts, information, links to
important web pages, and back issues of our newsletter for your convenience.
Thank you,
Kirk Savage – Director of Instruction
Chilliwack School District
Upgrades:
The Technology Department has been working very
hard over the past year on our District Upgrade
Projects. There are in fact (4) separate upgrades all
happening at the same time.
1 – Hardware Upgrades: Computers, servers, and
switches have been upgraded in all elementary sites.
Middle/Secondary sites are next.
2 – Wireless Upgrades: Access points have been
installed at all elementary sites. Again,
middle/secondary are next.
3 – Domain Change: All sites are moving to the 1
“sd33” domain. This means that all staff can sign into
a computer at any site with the same login
credentials.
4 – Projector Project: This project is very exciting for
classroom teachers and students as classrooms are
being transformed into multimedia teaching
spaces. Projectors, sound, and improved
connectivity are being installed. All elementary
schools have seen 5 classrooms installed in
Phase One of the installations – which started
last spring. Phase Two has started in
September, which will see elementary schools
have 4 more classrooms upgraded. The order
(similar to draft order in sports) is a “reverse
snake”. This means that the school that was first
in Phase One will be last in Phase Two.
NOTE: As many of the upgrades have already
been completed at elementary sites, we now
have to revisit these sites and tie up loose ends.
We are anticipating this taking us about a month
before we move onto new sites/projects.
IBM Project Explained:
What is the IBM Project? Well, in short – our School District hired IBM to
come to us and to do an extensive review of our technology and our plan
moving forward. Out of that review, IBM helped us identify some
important areas that we could improve. The results of these
recommendations can now been seen in many of our schools.
Recommendations include the use of a standardized platform, improved
infrastructure – including wireless, and a collapsing of our domain
structure to one Active Directory for the whole school district. Part of the
plan was also to try out a product called School Connect. We piloted this
in 4 elementary schools and it did not meet the needs of our students and
staff – so that piece of the project did not move forward.
The overall results of this work have been pretty amazing. Just think back
to how far we have come when you compare the state of our schools now
to just two years ago.
ReportWriter & BCeSIS:
BCeSIS is our default report card program for many teachers in our
school system. However, we do still have a number of teachers in
elementary schools using ReportWriter as not all teachers were trained
on BCeSIS. We are continuing to support ReportWriter in our schools for
those who are still using it, but as time has marched on, there are some
changes with how to access the program. If you are using a Windows
computer and the “client” version of the software, things will work the
way they always have. However, if you remotely use the software and
have it run off of the central server, you will have to sign up for a VPN
login. Directions for how to access a VPN login are on Distripedia – but
the first step is to request a VPN from our HelpDesk. There is also an
addendum to this newsletter that outlines the steps for a VPN.
Distripedia Access: https://distripedia.sd33.bc.ca
If you use a Mac computer and you have upgraded to 10.7 or 10.8, you
will have no choice but to use the VPN version of ReportWriter, as the
client is not compatible with Mac operating systems past 10.6.
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Purchasing Police?
Is there such a thing? I like to think of this as more like a “what are we going to
be tight on as an organization – and what are we going to be loose on?” We
need to be able to walk the fine line to support innovation, creativity, and great
learning – BUT we also need to be able to troubleshoot problems and work to
ensure consistency of service. This past month of September saw our small
team of tech staff respond to and fix 1259 HelpDesk tickets!
Computers: Things that we need to be tighter with include the platform that we are standardizing on –
Windows 7. At this point, our preferred vendor is Lenovo and we have spec’d our configurations that we
can support in our schools. We do also support Macintosh as a secondary platform – but these computers
are used only in specific situations. We no longer support Linux.
Printers: The vision of our School District is to lower our footprint on the environment. Printing habits can
help us achieve this. The ideal is to print to central devices such as the Xerox Photocopiers or networked
laser printers. This solution works well for most printing, but we do have some issues. In particular, we
have some colour printing needs in our elementary schools where the school cannot afford to support a
colour Xerox printer. In these instances, it makes the most sense for these schools to be able to purchase
their own HP Colour Laser through Juan in our Purchasing Department. Please limit these to (1) and
choose from these two models: HP LaserJet Pro 400 M451dn ($500) or HP LaserJet Enterprise 600
M602dn Printer ($1200). The more expensive printer is meant for larger volumes and has the lower price
at 35c per page.
Please be aware that it will cost the school between 35c and 50c a page to print in colour. If you have
larger volume colour jobs, it makes the most sense to outsource the job to a printer or the print shop.
iPads and other peripherals: iPads are a purchase decision for each school. Whereas the “tech
department” per se does not service iPads, our Technology Helping Teacher – Michael Haworth will help
teachers best utilize them in their classrooms. This is why, when a purchase for iPads, iPods, document
cameras, Apple TV and so on is made – it is always a good idea to let Michael know – so that he can plan
for some training of your staff.
PAC Email:
PAC emails are being created for
each school. They will be on our
SD33 system and will follow this
format: [email protected]
These emails will be for the use of
the PAC president. We are hoping
to send this information out by next
week to all sites – and we request
that principals share this with their
PAC presidents.
Ordering
Technology:
School Site Generic
Logins:
Please order your technology
through Juan Bowie at our
purchasing department. It
helps us to ensure that you are
buying the best products at the
best prices. We also need to
communicate to Michael
Haworth so that he can
arrange for training.
Generic logins for after hours,
community, or volunteer access
are being created. These logins
will give limited access to the
computer and our network – and
should prove very helpful to those
running programs in our schools.
Username: site#guest (15guest)
Password: welcome
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Michael Haworth’s Teaching
Tech Corner:
Technology & Maintenance –
Connected:
• Technology
Purchases
(iPads, Apple
TVs,
SmartBoards,
Mimeos, etc.)
- please contact Michael before
purchasing to facilitate pre-purchase
information, after-purchase support,
training, and curriculum support.
There is some confusion in our School
District regarding the relationship between
the Technology Department and the
Maintenance Department when tech related
support is needed. I am writing this little
section in the newsletter here to help to
clarify and clear this confusion up.
• Tech Helping Teacher Notes – appears in
Supt's memo each week
• 11 Elementary Schools so far have
participated in Elementary
Technology Collab (ETC) sessions
this year, all elementary schools will
have participated in ETC either last
year or this year by Winter Holiday –
thank you to everyone for fantastic
support!
• Apple TV / iPad and App presentations to
schools – please contact if interested
Michael is our SD33 Technology Helping
Teacher. He can be reached at:
[email protected]
He also has two very informative websites:
http://curriculum.sd33.bc.ca/school/staff/teac
hers
http://www.livebinders.com/play/play?id=315
944
Most things to do with technology fit with the
Tech Department. However there are a few
instances where this is not currently the case.
For instance, the Projector Project is being
implemented by our Maintenance
Department and is being led by one of our
Maintenance foremen – Steve Galenzoski.
When you need help – you need to know who
to call. For technology related issues, please
contact the Help Desk and state your support
issue. The Help Desk is best contacted via
email at [email protected]
When the Help Desk receives an email, a
ticket is automatically generated – creating a
paper trail. The ticket is then assigned to a
technologist, who will attempt to fix the issue.
If your issue is Maintenance related – please
place a work order via
WebWork.
If you place the
request via the
“wrong” avenue, we
will do our best to
make sure that it gets
where it needs to go,
but it could take
longer.
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Portal Project:
We will be piloting our SD33 Portal Project starting at the end of October. We have been working together
with the West Vancouver School District to create some added functionality to their Portal. Additions include
a Virtual Classroom page for the teacher, email, calendar, and SharePoint functions. Check out this write up
on SD45’s solution here: http://connectlearn21.net/2012/04/10/west-vancouver-school-district-digitalPellentesque:
dashboard/
Contact Us:
Kirk Savage – Director of Instruction
School District Office – 8430 Cessna Drive, Chilliwack BC
Direct Line: 604-703-1714 or [email protected]
Randy Janzen – Technology Foreman
Maintenance Building – 44877 Yale Road, Chilliwack BC
Phone: 604-991-0055 or [email protected]
Michael Haworth – District Helping Teacher
School District Office – 8430 Cessna Drive, Chilliwack BC
Direct Line: 604-703-1767 or [email protected]
Information Technology Department
Maintenance Building – 44877 Yale Road, Chilliwack BC
Phone: 604-792-5220 or [email protected]
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Addendum - VPN
VPN CONNECTIONS
What is a VPN
A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a way of connecting you from your home network to the School
District network. It is a secure tunnel through the Internet that allows you to access resources from
school at work.
How do I get it?
If you have not already, submit a ticket to the helpdesk here: [email protected]
Setting up your VPN
After requesting a VPN, you may follow these steps to get up and running. Please note, you only
need to use this at home to access remote resources at school, and you cannot browse the Internet
while connected on your VPN.
Step 1
Go to: https://vpn.sd33.bc.ca If you get a Certificate Error click “Continue to this website”
Step 2
Log in with your new SD33 credentials. This will be the same as logging into your computer at
school.
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Step 3
Download the appropriate client for your home operating system. If you are unsure of your operating
system, please use http://whatsmyos.com/ to help you. If given the option, choose to “Run” the file.
Step 4
Run through the installer. The program should open. If not, look for an icon that looks like this:
Step 5
Ensure you are at the settings tab and enter your username, password, and portal. All information
should be the same as your current log in information at the site. Portal will be vpn.sd33.bc.ca.
Click Apply.
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Finished
You can now connect. Again, please note that this will stop your web browsing from working. You
will know you are connected by seeing Connected in the Status tab and something similar to the
following on the Details tab.
What can I do
If you know the IP address of your machine, you can now use something like Remote Desktop to
connect to it.
You can also connect directly to your home folder. Open a file browser and navigate to something
following a similar scheme to this:
\\10.5.0.2\home$\Teachers\05_teacher
To break that down further, and so that you can adapt this to yourself…
\\10.[sitenumber].0.2\home$\Teachers\[firstname]_[lastname]
You could also go to a share like this:
\\10.[sitenumber].0.2\teachershare$
Disconnect
You should disconnect your session once you are finished. You can then return to using your
Internet connection as before.
8
October 9, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NATIONAL BROADWAY TOUR! –
TITANIC THE MUSICAL
CHILLIWACK, BC – Spectacular Tony Award
winning Broadway show, Titanic: the Musical, is coming to The Cultural Centre on
October 28, at 7:30. Visually stunning and accompanied by live musicians, this
presentation by The Chilliwack Arts & Cultural Centre Society, takes you on board the
doomed ship as dashed hopes and dreams are recounted by ghosts from the ocean
floor. With a cast of 30 brilliant professional performers, the chorus scenes have all
the glory of Broadway, presenting the story of one of America’s greatest tragedies in
a powerful and moving production that remains sensitive to the lives that were lost on
that fateful day in 1912. Titanic is overflowing with breathtaking sets and an
incredible cast, creating a show you will not want to miss!
Winner of Five 1997 Tony Awards®, including Best Musical, Best Book, and Best Score,
Titanic the Musical has been thrilling audiences all across North America and now
docks in Chilliwack as part of its Canadian leg of the tour, with all its spectacular sets
and brilliant cast, to commemorating the 100th anniversary of this tragic event. The
Main Theatre will transform into the ill-fated ship as we go back a century and are
told the story of a Stoker, a Lookout, and a Telegraph Operator revealing their
perspectives why Titanic was going too fast, saw the iceberg too late, and could not
summon help to arrive in time.
The boat is cleverly represented on stage while following several passengers and crew
members through their stories of love and tragedy on the ominous day. Aspirations of
those aboard the fateful ship range from third class passengers that dream of a better
life in the New World, to the Edwardian first class and the very rich and famous of the
time desperate to maintain their lifestyle. You will fall in love with the characters,
even though you know the outcome.
New York’s Windwood Theatricals and Boebe Productions have been touring this large
production, Titanic – the Musical, throughout the United States and now are on the
Canadian leg of the tour. Their credits include national tours of The Music Man,
Cabaret, Bye Bye Birdie, Little Women, and Urban Cowboy the Musical.
On the 100th anniversary of its tragic journey, TITANIC: The Musical tells the story
of this fantastic ship launching on her maiden voyage, the collision with the iceberg,
and the tragic sinking thru the eyes of several different characters amongst the rigid
class-distinctions of that era. The “what ifs.” are asked, what if there had been
sufficient lifeboats? What if the ship hadn’t been traveling at full speed so as to reach
its destination in record time? What if a nearby ship had gotten Titanic’s SOS? In the
end, all the characters find that money, class, and all the dreams in the world mean
nothing to the power of the sea when it claims the sadly crippled “unsinkable” ocean
liner.
Come see this fascinating story told in this phenomenal Broadway Musical that
explores the grandeur of the ship, and the lives of the people on it. Call The Centre
Box Office at 604-391-SHOW(7469) or visit www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca for
tickets.
Titanic is generously sponsored by Platinum sponsor Soprema. Additional sponsors
include Simpson Notaries, Sutton Group Showplace Realty, Fraser Valley Custom Printers,
Odlum Brown, The Chilliwack Progress, Coast Chilliwack, Hallmark Promotions, A&W,
Department of Canadian Heritage and the City of Chilliwack.
For additional information contact:
Ann Goudswaard, Marketing Manager
T: 604.392.8000, ext. 103
E: [email protected]
Contact the Centre Box Office in person
(Mon-Fri, 9:30am-9:00pm, Sat & Sun, 9:30am-5:00pm)
by phone at 604.391.SHOW(7469)
or online at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca.