Sunday, September 30, 2012
NIT CHECKERS wanted!
Looking for Volunteers to help with NIT CHECKS.... (Oh, the Glamour of being a volunteer!!) I can no longer commit to Mondays due to a part-time job. I will be training tomorrow morning from 9-10 am for anyone who wishes to help out. Once you know the 'drill' you can come and go at your own convenience... Set up meeting times with other team-mates (goes faster with more people!) and the such. Please meet at the office at 9:00 am tomorrow (Monday) morning..... THANKS!
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
News Release - Shortlist of Architects
Gibsons Elementary School Design Team Shortlisted to 3 Architects!
SD46 Evaluation Team has now completed its shortlist of architects! The respondents from the Request For Qualifications Phase in July 2012 for the rebuild of Gibsons Elementary School has now been shortlisted to Bouygues Building Canada Ltd., DGS Construction Ltd. and Stuart Olson Dominion Construction Ltd.
The Evaluation Team, comprised of Patrick Bocking (Superintendent), Nicholas Weswick (Secretary-Treasurer), Rob Collision (Manager of Facilities), Deborah Luporini (Principal, Gibsons Elementary School), Jim Alkins (Project Director) and Tom Moore (Architectural Advisory) arrived at a decision after ensuring the Fairness Monitor procedure was completed. The Team concluded that based on the submissions received these three respondents best demonstrated their capacity to undertake the Gibsons Elementary Rebuild project with an understanding of the project objectives.
The next step is a Public Information Session at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, September 19th at Gibsons Elementary School (Gym). The community and users of the school are invited to attend this information session and provide feedback to the Evaluation Team. After receiving input on the school and community’s vision, School District No. 46 will issue a Request for Proposals from the three shortlisted architects.
The school district hopes to be able to look at designs for the new building by late fall with the Board of Education approving the final selection in early 2013 and building of the new school to commence in the Spring of 2013. The anticipated Gibsons Elementary School opening would be in the Fall of 2014.
Board Chair Silas White commented, “We’re extremely pleased with the work and expertise of the district Evaluation Team and now look forward to the important community input to help inspire the shortlisted architects to give us their best stuff.”
The Evaluation Team, comprised of Patrick Bocking (Superintendent), Nicholas Weswick (Secretary-Treasurer), Rob Collision (Manager of Facilities), Deborah Luporini (Principal, Gibsons Elementary School), Jim Alkins (Project Director) and Tom Moore (Architectural Advisory) arrived at a decision after ensuring the Fairness Monitor procedure was completed. The Team concluded that based on the submissions received these three respondents best demonstrated their capacity to undertake the Gibsons Elementary Rebuild project with an understanding of the project objectives.
The next step is a Public Information Session at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, September 19th at Gibsons Elementary School (Gym). The community and users of the school are invited to attend this information session and provide feedback to the Evaluation Team. After receiving input on the school and community’s vision, School District No. 46 will issue a Request for Proposals from the three shortlisted architects.
The school district hopes to be able to look at designs for the new building by late fall with the Board of Education approving the final selection in early 2013 and building of the new school to commence in the Spring of 2013. The anticipated Gibsons Elementary School opening would be in the Fall of 2014.
Board Chair Silas White commented, “We’re extremely pleased with the work and expertise of the district Evaluation Team and now look forward to the important community input to help inspire the shortlisted architects to give us their best stuff.”
News Release - $600,000 Allocated!
SD46 SCHOOLS TO RECEIVE $600,000 IN SURPLUS ALLOCATIONS!
At the Regular Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, September 11, 2012, Trustees approved the release of two-thirds of the school district’s surplus – $600,000 – to be allocated directly to schools!
The school district recently completed its annual audit and has an unrestricted surplus of $904,191. In the past, unrestricted surplus amounts have been dispersed in February of the school year as part of the Amended Budget or even held until the Spring for inclusion in the following year’s budget.
This year, the Board of Education approved the immediate dispersal of funds so they would be available for direct classroom support at the beginning of the school year. The allocation would be distributed in approximately the same ratio that resources are allocated to schools from the operating budget. By releasing these funds now, schools would have an additional $600,000 in funding with the potential for additional resources later, based on future discussion about the remaining surplus.
Nicholas Weswick, Secretary-Treasurer, stated, “September is a time when the funds are most needed. Staffing plans for most schools are developed and revised within the first two weeks of classes. Additional resources could be the difference between adding a division or increasing other supports to students much earlier in the year.”
Trustees agreed that dispersing the funds now would better support our students while still honouring the need for consultation with stakeholders. Board Chair Silas White commented, “When we consulted our employees and parents about allocating surplus funds last year, most of the suggestions involved direct classroom support for students, including more special education, library and fine arts support or smaller class sizes. By receiving the funds in early September, our schools will have far more options to best meet the needs of our students from September to June.”
The school district recently completed its annual audit and has an unrestricted surplus of $904,191. In the past, unrestricted surplus amounts have been dispersed in February of the school year as part of the Amended Budget or even held until the Spring for inclusion in the following year’s budget.
This year, the Board of Education approved the immediate dispersal of funds so they would be available for direct classroom support at the beginning of the school year. The allocation would be distributed in approximately the same ratio that resources are allocated to schools from the operating budget. By releasing these funds now, schools would have an additional $600,000 in funding with the potential for additional resources later, based on future discussion about the remaining surplus.
Nicholas Weswick, Secretary-Treasurer, stated, “September is a time when the funds are most needed. Staffing plans for most schools are developed and revised within the first two weeks of classes. Additional resources could be the difference between adding a division or increasing other supports to students much earlier in the year.”
Trustees agreed that dispersing the funds now would better support our students while still honouring the need for consultation with stakeholders. Board Chair Silas White commented, “When we consulted our employees and parents about allocating surplus funds last year, most of the suggestions involved direct classroom support for students, including more special education, library and fine arts support or smaller class sizes. By receiving the funds in early September, our schools will have far more options to best meet the needs of our students from September to June.”
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