Swan Valley
School Division

Executive Summary of the
February 11, 2019
Board Meeting

Submitted by:
Tim Mendel
Superintendent/CEO


1. Tammy Badowski, Division Councillor, made a presentation to the Board. She outlined her caseload and shared what programs/initiatives she has been involved in during this year. This is a new position. Tammy also provided a few recommendations for Board consideration as we head into budget deliberations.

2. Cam Mateika, Technology Coordinator, provided an update on what changes have occurred in the Division as it relates to technology. Cam also presented a three year technology plan for the Board to consider as it begins the budget process.

3. Chair Evans and Vice-Chair Wowchuk reported on their MSBA Chair and Vice-Chair Training Session. They reported that the Board should look at the Trustee Code of Conduct. It currently is perhaps a bit too loosely written and needs more specific remedies should a Trustee violate the code. The code could also be clearer as to the process. Chair Evans collected a number of examples from the session that could be used as templates.

4. The Superintendent informed the Board that Mark Simpson, Principal of Minitonas School, accompanied him to the University of Brandon Teacher Recruitment event. They met a number of student teachers graduating this year. They also met first year teacher candidates and encouraged them to do their final teacher practicums in the Swan Valley School Division.

5. The Board was informed that Safe Work Manitoba will be conducting two workshops in SVSD on May 14 and 15.
– Session One – Safety Committee Basics
– Session Two – Harassment and Violence in the Workplace
Spots in these sessions will be offered to members of the business community.

6. Bowsman Daycare is progressing. Interior wall framing is complete as well as interior plumbing. Work will start shortly on the electrical.
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Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held in the Division Office Board Room on
February 11, 2019 commencing at 7:00 p.m. (unapproved)

The following were present:
Chair: L. Evans (electronically to 8:13 p.m. then joined in person)
Vice-Chair: G. Wowchuk (chaired meeting till 8:13 p.m.)
Trustees: K. Highmoor
K. Riehl
V. Rooks
W. Schaffer
Superintendent: T. Mendel
Secretary-Treasurer: B. Rausch
Absent: D. Burghart

Resolutions:
R1 K. Highmoor, W. Schaffer:
THAT the Minutes of the regular meeting of January 28, 2019, be adopted.
CARRIED

R2 V. Rooks, K.Riehl:
THAT the Staffing Report of the Superintendent/CEO, 8.2, as presented, be ratified.
CARRIED

R3 K. Highmoor, W. Schaffer:
THAT the Board move to In-Camera.
CARRIED

R4 K. Riehl, V. Rooks:
THAT the Board move out of In-Camera.
CARRIED

R5 W. Schaffer, V. Rooks:
THAT as per Item 19.1.2, Jon Zilkey be appointed Superintendent/CEO, effective August 01,
2019 or as agreed to, subject to contract being finalized.
CARRIED

R6 K. Highmoor, W. Schaffer:
THAT we do now adjourn at 10:45 p.m.
CARRIED