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BC SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENTS ASSOCIATION
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June 12, 2009
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The BCSSA office is located at:
Suite 208
1118 Homer St.
Vancouver
British Columbia
V6B 6L5
You may write to us at this address, or contact us by:
phone: 604 687-0590
fax: 604 687-8118
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August 20-22, The Delta Grand Okanagan Resort
and Conference Centre, Kelowna, BC
Last summer student engagement and learning emerged as a vital topic, and we will continue this focus. We will also move forward with our conversations about increasing the influence profile of the BCSSA, and the Ministry of Education will bring us up to date on the changes expected this year.
This is a great opportunity to meet and network with senior district teams from all over BC while taking advantage of the late summer weather in beautiful Kelowna.
Please follow this link to register your team today.
New Members and Superintendents
BCSSA would like to welcome and acknowledge our new members to the organization and congratulate the newly appointed superintendents!
New Members 2009/2010
Scott Benwell, SD 78 Fraser Cascade, Assistant Superintendent
Dave Betts, SD 62 Sooke, Assistant Superintendent
Pam Butters, SD 67 Okanagan-Skaha, Director of Instruction – Special Education
Sharon Cairns, SD 57 Prince George, Assistant Superintendent
Rollie Koop, SD 69 Qualicum, Acting Assistant Superintendent
Steve McNiven, SD 58 Nicola-Similkameen, Assistant Superintendent
Magy Odorfer, SD 48 Sea to Sky, District Principal
Tom Schimmer, SD 67 Okanagan-Skaha, District Principal
Christine Southwick, SD 68 Nanaimo-Ladysmith
Gillian Wilson, SD 69 Qualicum, Director of Instruction
New Superintendents 2009/2010
Jim Cambridge, SD 62 Sooke
Hugh Gloster, SD 23 Central Okanagan
Lynn Hauptman, SD 52 Prince Rupert
Wendy Hyer, SD 67 Okanagan-Skaha
Thomas Longridge, SD 72 Campbell River
Karen Nelson, SD 78 Fraser-Cascade
Bev Rundell, SD 22 Vernon
Year Two Update: School Completion and Beyond
OKANAGAN MAINLINE CHAPTER held a fall forum in 2008 and sessions focused on assessment and grading practices and strategies for engaging students. As a follow-up to the fall forum the chapter continues to engage Dr. Linda Kaser and Dr. Judy Halbert. A third forum is planned for the fall of 2009.
METRO CHAPTER has held two forums this school year, both putting student voice at the centre of the conversations. The first forum in October opened with student presentations on the “ideal school.” The second forum in February had student leaders trained to conduct a School Completion Café. A third forum is planned for the fall of 2009.
FRASER VALLEY CHAPTER began their work with a forum in 2008, which served as a catalyst for bringing teams together to build networks. Two morning sessions were held where staff discussed issues concerned with student vulnerability and to determine strategies to work with these students.
The main focus of the BOUNDARY KOOTENAY CHAPTER has been to improve completion and transition rates for children and youth in care and with special needs, and to improve communication between educators and Ministry staff. The chapter has now taken this work to the next level through collaboration at a conference, which showcased best practices in supporting the targeted children and their needs. A follow-up to the conference was held in the spring.
The NORTHERN CHAPTER has continued their work with Dr. Judy Halbert and Dr. Linda Kaser. The focus remains on building leadership capacity, supporting collaborative practice at the regional, district, and school levels and developing innovative approaches to improving the achievement of secondary students.
VANCOUVER ISLAND CHAPTER also moved from theory to practice. This year the chapter built on the initiatives of year one by having all districts in the region formulate and work on a school completion action research question. The action research questions were compiled and sent to all chapter school districts. Districts will meet in the fall of 2009 to discuss their work.
Please note: This is a summary only. Click to download full report. 
Ron Rubadeau awarded 2008 Fred Macklin Memorial Award at Civic Ceremonies
 "If I was told when I was 20, that 40 years in the future I would be A Man Of The Year, I would have assumed that I beat out Arnold in the swimsuit competition. Since neither one of us should ever again be seen in public in bare skin, I’m truly thankful that the Kelowna version of this award is provided to an individual that has given long volunteer service to the community. While I am pleased to be honoured with this award, I know for certain that there are hundreds of individuals that receive a reward every time they volunteer…I certainly fall into this category.”
– Quote from Ron Rubadeau on winning Man of the Year, Fred Macklin Memorial Award
Thursday, April 30, 2009, Kelowna – Ron Rubadeau, former superintendent of SD 23- Central
Okanagan and long time BCSSA member, was awarded the prestigious Fred Macklin Memorial Award for his outstanding voluntary community service to the city of Kelowna.
Some would argue that Ron was not just “Man of the Year” for his tireless volunteer work, but for his attitude and exceptional leadership. In 2008, Ron lead an enthusiastic team of 2700 volunteers to organize and help stage the Kelowna 2008 BC Summer Games. Although the task was at times stressful and overwhelming, Ron’s exceptional leadership cleared the way for success.
Ron Rubadeau served as Superintendent of SD 23 for eleven years and Director of Student
Services, Special Education for 20 years. He has published more than 200 articles, taught university courses and has spoken at several regional and national conferences. Ron has also volunteered countless hours to his work with the Central Okanagan Sailing Association, Theatre Kelowna, Friends of Mission Creek and the Central Okanagan Foundation.
For more information on the awards night, please visit the Kelowna Daily Courier.
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