Vision Statement

Administration OfficeHighway 5 & 102.5 km west of Dauphin by-passAddress:Box 715Dauphin, ManitobaR7N 3B3Voice 1 204 638 3001Fax 1 204 638 7250

Language Programs145 French Immersion Students144 Ukrainian Bilingual Students

7 School Communities16 Schools6 K-6 Schools3 K-8 Schools2 K-12 Schools1 7-12 School1 7-8 School3 9-12 Schools

Someone has said, “You can never over communicate.” When it comes to what is happening with the education of some of our youngest citizens this statement is so true.This first community report for Mountain View School Division is a tool through which the Division can provide our communities with up to date information about the priorities, the successes and challenges our school division faces.In this first community report, you will find a profile of our division, the priorities the division is working towards, and some highlights of what is taking place in the various schools in Mountain View School Division.We trust that the information contained within this report will be valuable to you as you partner with us in ensuring your children receive the best education possible.As a Board of Trustees, we want to thank you for your on-going support of education and invite you to partner with us as we continue to advocate for your children.

It is our hope that this community report for Mountain View School Division will become an invaluable resource to better understand the challenges and successes we deal with as we continually strive to improve our public education system.

As Secretary-Treasurer for the school division, I accept and appreciate the respon-sibility of finding and managing the resources necessary to address the needs of our young learners. It is through the shared vision of everyone involved in the planning process that we are able to identify and address these needs and celebrate in the successes achieved. This process would not be complete without the input and feedback of our community members.

Your comments and suggestions are encouraged and welcomed as we work together to improve the effectiveness of our school division for the future.

Mountain View School Division will foster an inspired, respectful and safe learning environ-ment. Every student is valued and nurtured, enabling each one to realize his/her full potential.

Mountain View School Division is a centre of educational excellence which:

Develops, maintains, and promotes academic, social, athletic and cultural growth for all students Creates an environment in which all are motivated to be active, involved, and enthusiastic learners Promotes physical and emotional wellness Encourages the support and participation of all its communities

Transportation Program

Jim DingwallJames DurstonGaylene DutchyshenBeth GeiselDiane HrychukMichelle KaminskiFloyd MartensGordon RyzLynn Smith

Student Population1173 Early Years (K-4) Students 985 Middle Years (5-8) Students1214 Senior Years (9-12) Students3372 Total Student Population

1554 eligible rural and urban students on 50 divisional buses1,286,565 kilometers travelled annually

Trustees

1 Transportation Supervisor1 Transportation Assistant1 Maintenance Supervisor1 Custodial Foreman50 Bus Drivers7.6 Mechanics10.5 Maintenance staff29.3 Custodians

Transportation and Maintenance

Promote the development and implementation of curricula and programs that meet the needs of all learners

MVSD has increased specialized programming:High school French Immersion courses offered by teleconference Increased online course offeringsAlternative education programs in Dauphin and GrandviewCreation of a Talent Development Centre, Mountain View High, to address the needs of at-risk learners

Literacy and Numeracy initiatives:Five year early and middle years literacy action plan createdK-2 literacy project enhanced teachers’ instruction and assessment skillsReading Recovery program available in all early years schoolsDeveloped divisional grade nine ELA and math formative assessmentsSummer literacy program offered for students in MVSDPurchased resources, manipulatives and assessment materials

Student Services offered: School teams training in Autism, FAS, and Behaviour Planning Resource Teacher Certification Program Support for student learning through co-teaching modelAboriginal cultural awareness activities in local schoolsA MVSD transition protocol for at-risk preschoolers

Jack SullivanSuperintendent of Education

It is with pleasure, as Superintendent of Education for Mountain View School Division that I provide a few remarks for our community report.

Mountain View School Division continues its commit-ment for Excellence in Education through investment in Early Literacy and Numeracy initiatives, expanded programs for at-risk students and a strategic investment in technological infrastructure intended not only to bring high speed internet to all schools and workplaces, but to utilize the power of technology as a learning tool.

Excellence in education includes extra-curricular achievements, as well. Our extra-curricular activities support the interests of our students. From musical or dramatical ambitions to sports, the Division features award-winning teams, bands, groups and clubs. We are proud of these extra-curricular achievements as they showcase the incredible talents of our student body.

Mountain View School Division is an exciting place to be, where students, parents, teachers, staff and community members work together to achieve excellence in education. This pursuit of excellence is a journey, not a destination, and we are dedicated to providing the best education possible for all students.

16 Principals6 Vice Principals238 Classroom Teachers13 Resource Teachers3 Teachers Supporting Special Needs9.5 Guidance Counsellors4.8 Reading Recovery Teachers116.8 Educational Assistants2.3 Speech and Language Pathologists1 Attendance Officer1 Home School Liaison1 Teacher Resource Centre Coordinator12.8 Library Assistants19 Clerical Staff7 Computer Technicians

Faculty

1 Superintendent of Education1 Secretary-Treasurer1 Assistant Secretary-Treasurer1 Assistant Superintendent1 Program and Planning Coordinator1 Student Services Coordinator1 Technology Coordinator8 Division Office Support Personnel

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Promote positive partnerships with parents and communityParent information and welcome back sessions held throughout the DivisionSchool activities held, such as literacy fairs, math Olympics, guest readers, open houses, athletic competitions and concerts, which fostered parent and community involvementIncreased school home communication through the use of student agendas, school websites and newsletters2005-06 Division Plan newsletter distributed to families in MVSDInitialized rollout of ED-Line as a web based communication tool for schools

Promote staff development, which enhances instructional effectivenessDeveloped Teacher Evaluation and Supervision Procedures Manual to be introduced in fall of 2006Divisional professional development initiatives:

David Bouchard: For the Love of Reading Allen November: Technology Integration Kevin Cameron: Critical Incidence Response

Mentorship program provided instructional support for first and second year teachers

Promote the development of an integrated planning model that aligns the resources necessary to achieving divisional prioritiesDivision planning model introducedDivision Plan distributed to all schools and shared with staffAn overview of the Division Plan distributed to each family in JanuaryIn February and March, Division Plan was shared with parent councils and feedback solicited

Promote safe, respectful learning environmentsRevised and created school codes of conduct and emergency response plans to meet provincial requirementsImplemented anti-bullying programs, such as Steps to Respect and Be CoolOffered professional development for employees, including: WEAVS training, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, Explosive Child Workshop and Positive Behaviour Support

Healthy lifestyle initiativesExpanded partnerships with outside agencies, which extended school based expertise and resourcesSupported school based breakfast programs, intramurals, division tournaments, nutrition fairs, heart-rate monitors, and Schools in Motion initiativesConducted workshops for parents on healthy nutritional choices

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Division Planning

Manitoba Education Citizenship and Youth reported that 95.5% of MVSD school plans are at the highest stages. This represents an increase of 31.3% from last year.

In May of 2006, Mountain View School Division released "Pathways to Success," a discussion paper meant to stimulate discussion about education in the school division. "Pathways" describes various challenges and issues affecting the future delivery of programs and services within the Division. During the month of October, the Board of Trustees hosted public consultation sessions to enable communities served by Mountain View School Division to have input in shaping the vision for the future delivery of educational programs and services for students. In this initial stage, the Board of Trustees received presentations from communities regarding the issues and concerns raised in the document, which affect the delivery of quality education.These public consultation sessions were the initial phase of the Board's consultation process. The next steps in this process will be identified by the Board of Trustees for continued dialogue to occur early in 2007.

Pathways to Success

Implement strategies and initiatives that positively affect graduation ratesSupport literacy and numeracy instruction that enhances student achievement and successStrengthen communication within and between the Division and its communitiesDevelop a strong technological infrastructure, which will facilitate communication between schools and between school and home Support intervention programs such as Reading Recovery, Talent Development Centre, and Student Support Centre, which will provide effective instructional environments for at-risk students and students with diverse learning needsDevelop a nutrition policy and promote healthy life-style choicesSupport division and school policies and programs that ensure safe learning environments for all

The Community Report and Division Plan are the result of collaborative planning processes at division and school levels that include input from parent councils, students and staff. Feedback from parents, students, staff, and community along with multiple sources of data including school, division, and provincial level assessments are used to measure progress, provide direction and set outcomes for the future.

Changing demographics and significant differences in student backgrounds, capabilities, and needs are also important factors in establishing future goals and initiatives.

In 2006-07, Mountain View School Division will continue to :