DISTRICT EDUCATION COUNCIL
ANGLOPHONE EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
11077 ST. GEORGE BOULEVARD, MONCTON, NEW BRUNSWICK
BUSINESS MEETING May 17, 2016
The meeting of the District Education Council, Anglophone East School District, was held at 1077 St. George
Blvd. on Tuesday, May 17, 2016.
Present:
DOYLE, Harry
NICHOL, Tamara
LAWSON, Angela
BREWER, Roberta
GALLANT, John
SMITH, Alex
WALLACE, Tim
FEINDEL, Wayne
JONES, Alan
KINGSTON, Denise, Acting Council Secretary
INGERSOLL, Gregg, Superintendent
Absent: HEBBLETHWAITE, IAN
Welcome
Chair Nichol welcomed guests which included members of the public, Moncton High School PSSC,
Frank L. Bowser School PSSC, and district staff.
Anne Marie Picone Ford, Chair of the MHS PSSC and Mike Belong, Principal of MHS were in attendance
to make a presentation regarding the state of the Moncton High School playing fields. Mike Belong
presented a power point presentation outlining the state and size of the fields, playing field specs and
the disadvantages to students as a result of the current fields. The DEC was requested to be an
advocate in talks with the Department of Education.
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The Regular Business meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM by Chair Tamara Nichol.
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
The following change was made to the Agenda: move 7.0 Old Business ahead of 6.0 New Business
2.0 AGENDA APPROVAL
Moved by Harry Doyle, seconded by John Gallant approve the Agenda as amended.
Motion carried.
No conflict of interest was declared.
3.0 DECLARATION OF
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Moved by Roberta Brewer seconded by Alex Smith to approve the Minutes of April 19, 2016.
Motion carried.
4.0 APPROVAL OF
April 19, 2016
MINUTES
Bethany Dykstra, representing Kim Robichaud, asked if the DEC agreed with the process their
employee undertook in regards to a specific incident involving a student.
5.0 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Nichol indicated she would respond by letter.
Superintendent Ingersoll introduced Krista Allen, Director of Education Support Services and Karlene
Milson, Response to Intervention lead who were in attendance to present a report on inclusion. A
PowerPoint was viewed which contained overview of Policy 322, response to intervention, Tier 1, 2
and 3 interventions, the work of the District Education Support Services team, ESS Inclusion work plan,
and next steps. A copy of the presentation will be forwarded to DEC members at their request. The
presentation was followed by discussion and questions. An enquiry was made as to how may
Psychologists are employed by the District. Superintendent Ingersoll advised that the District had two
Psychologists although there was funding for six and next year there would be funding for eight. There
has been a lack of applications for this position. Discussion followed regarding the reasons for the
difficulty in hiring Psychologists. It was decided by consensus that Chair Nichol write a letter to the
Minister of Education regarding the different pay scales for Education Psychologists vs. the
Department of Health Psychologists and the inability to fill positions that are deemed necessary to
fulfill needs. Discussion followed surrounding concerns with the Inclusion Policy. It was decided by
consensus that Chair Nichol write a letter to the Minister of Education expressing concerns with the
Inclusion Policy and asking that the policy be objectively reviewed and evaluated as to what is done
well and what needs improvement.
6.0 OLD BUSINESS
INCLUSION REPORT
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7.0 NEW BUSINESS
Moved by Alan Jones, seconded by John Gallant, to accept and receive Monitoring Report Ends
Policy 1.5 Facilities.
7 .1 MONITORING REPORT
ENDS POLICY 1.5 FACILITIES
Monitoring Report Ends Policy 1.5 Facilities was submitted and reviewed by the DEC members prior
to the meeting. Aubrey Kirkpatrick, Director of Finance and Administration was in attendance to
answer questions. The Major Capital List and Capital Projects lists were reviewed. An enquiry was
made as to whether or not the major capital list was listed in priority order. Mr. Kirkpatrick advised
that the major capital list is no longer done by priority rather the government has asked the districts
to submit multiple projects which are run through a quadruple bottom line analysis which grades
major projects using 15 different criteria. The results will be shared with the District. An enquiry was
made as to the communication systems listed on the Capital Projects list. Mr. Kirkpatrick advised
that old PA systems need to be replaced as this is considered a life safety system. It was decided by
consensus that Chair Nichol write a letter to EECD requested more funds to do repair and express
concerns about student drop off safety. The AESD School Utilization Review was then discussed.
Motion carried.
Moved by Tim Wallace, seconded by Wayne Feindel that the current DEC approve the process to
have the District explore a partnership with EECD to conduct the feasibility study as outlined in the
AESD School Utilization Review.
Discussion followed surrounding the benefits and costs of such a study.
Moved by Angela Lawson, seconded by Roberta Brewer that a friendly amendment to the motion
be made to include Dorchester Elementary, Salem Elementary and Port Elgin Regional Schools in
the feasibility study.
Motion on friendly amendment carried
Wayne Feindel requested that his nay vote be recorded
Discussion closed.
Motion carried.
Moved by Harry Doyle, seconded by John Gallant to accept and receive Monitoring Report
Superintendent Limitations Policy 4.1 Staff Treatment.
7.2 MONITORING REPORT
SUPERINTENDENT
LIMITATIONS POLCIY 4.1
STAFF TREATMENT
Monitoring Report Superintendent Limitations Policy 4.1 Staff Treatment was submitted and
reviewed by the DEC members prior to the meeting. Todd Silliphant, Director of Human Resources,
was present to answer questions. Discussion included grievances, harassment, Policy 701 and how
complaints are compiled and tracked.
Motion carried
Wayne Feindel requested that his nay vote be recorded.
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OLD BUSINESS
Moved by Roberta Brewer, seconded by John Gallant that the old Moncton High School Football
Field be declare surplus and returned to the Province.
Motion carried
Wayne Feindel requested that his nay vote be recorded
6.2 OLD MONCTON HIGH
SCHOOL FOOTBALL FIELD
DECISION
The superintendent presented a written report. See attached.
7.0 SUPERINTENDENT
REPORT
Chair Nichol advised that as the development of the new math policy was ongoing it would be
desirable to carry over the work of the DEC math committee to the new DEC.
8.0 CHAIR REPORT
Moved by Roberta Brewer, seconded by John Gallant that Roberta Brewer, being the remaining
member of the math committee, carry on the work of developing the new math policy with district
staff.
Motion carried
Chair Nichol advised that she attended a Council of DEC chairs meeting and the Minister’s Forum in
Fredericton. Also, Tony Weber will be hosting a conference call with the DEC Chairs and
Superintendents regarding a Policy 409 review and Chair Nichol requested feedback on Policy 409
from DEC members within the next week. Chair Nichol reminded the DEC members to RSVP to Stacey
Brown regarding the June 10th farewell dinner and orientation for new DEC members.
Discussion was held regarding the date of the June DEC meetings. Past practice has been to change
the date of June meetings in order that there be no conflict for DEC members and District Staff to
attend ASD-E High School Graduations.
Moved by Harry Doyle, seconded by John Gallant, that the June business meeting be changed from
June 21st, 2016 to June 14th, 2016.
Motion carried
Moved by Angela Lawson, seconded by Harry Doyle that the meeting be extended.
Motion carried
Discussion was held on giving thought to applying some of the $100,000 Budget carry over to
Moncton High School to go towards the cost of a new field.
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As the hour was late items 10.0 Member Updates and 11.0 Correspondence were tabled until the
June 14th Business Meeting.
The meeting then adjourned.
The next Regular Business Meeting is scheduled for June 14th, at 7:00 p.m.
Original signed by Tamara Nichol
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District Education Council Chair
Original signed by Denise Kingston
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District Education Council Secretary
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
MAY 17, 2016
• All Grade 10 students will be writing provincial assessments in Math, Science, and French
between May 9th and 19th.
• Two ASD-E teachers were honoured last week with the Prime Minister Award for Teaching
Excellence. Riverview High School’s Armand Doucet received a Certificate of Excellence for his work
as a physical education and health teacher and Forest Glen’s Krista Richard received a Certificate of
Achievement for her work in Physical Education.
• Armand Doucet is also being honoured with the Governor General’s Meritorious Service
Decoration (Civil Division).
• On May 7th, students from all over the province competed in the French Oratory Competition.
ASD-E had ten medalists (five gold, three silver and two bronze). The Grade 12 gold medal winners
(one Early French Immersion and one Late French Immersion) also received a $2000.00 bursary from
University of Moncton and will go on to participate in national competition in Ottawa.
• The In Harmony District Children’s Choir has won gold at the Halifax Atlantic Band/Choral Festival
held on April 28th. The In Harmony District Children’s Choir is made up of students in Grades 4 to 8
from Schools in the Anglophone East School District, and is under the direction of Mrs. Leanne
Delaney and Mr. Mark Lloyd, both music specialists in Anglophone East.
• The Mathemathinks Elementary Math Competition was held at Lou MacNarin School on April
30th. Approximately 120 students from schools in ASDE in grades three to five participated and it
was a great opportunity for young mathematical minds to collaborate and solve many challenging
math problems.
• JMA Armstrong held a Mental Health Expo on April 28th. Many information booths were
available for viewing by the students and staff.
• There will be no school for students on Friday, May 20th due to the NBTA Branch Day. During this
day of professional development and meetings nineteen teachers will be received their twenty-five
years of service certificates and pins.
• The ASD-E High School graduation dates have now been finalized. Please see the attached
schedule.
• We are in the process of staffing for the 2016-2017 school year.
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