Education Committee - 24/11/2008
At a MEETING of the EDUCATION COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 24th November, 2008.
Present:-
Lord Provost John R LETFORD
Depute Lord Provost Ian BORTHWICK
BAILIES
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George REGAN |
Helen WRIGHT |
Derek J SCOTT |
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Roderick A J WALLACE |
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COUNCILLORS
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Kevin KEENAN |
Ken GUILD |
Ken LYNN |
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Mohammed ASIF |
Jim BARRIE |
Christina ROBERTS |
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Laurie BIDWELL |
Jimmy BLACK |
Alan G ROSS |
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Tom FERGUSON |
David BOWES |
Donald HAY |
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Brian GORDON |
Andrew DAWSON |
Mr E Bailie |
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Richard McCREADY |
Bob DUNCAN |
Mrs H Millar |
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Fraser MACPHERSON |
Elizabeth F FORDYCE |
Monsignor K McCaffrey |
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Stewart HUNTER |
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Councillor Laurie BIDWELL, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 27th October, 2008 was held as read.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
I HM INSPECTORATE OF EDUCATION - INSPECTION OF ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS PROVISION - CASTLEPARK OFF-SITE LEARNINGCENTRE
There was submitted and noted report relative to the above.
II HM INSPECTORATE OF EDUCATION - WHITFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL INSPECTION
There was submitted and noted report relative to the above.
III TENDERS RECEIVED
There was submitted Report No 601-2008 by the City Architectural Services Officer detailing tenders received and requesting a decision thereon:-
(i) ST PAUL'S RC ACADEMY - REMOVAL OF FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT
The Committee agreed to accept the offer from Dundee Removal Services under a partnering project for 123,900, together with an allowance of 6,000 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 129,900.
(ii) ST NINIAN'S RC PRIMARY SCHOOL - ADMINISTRATION BLOCK RE-ROOFING
The Committee agreed to accept a negotiated offer with Dundee Contract Services for 43,606.14, together with allowances of 735 for CDM Co-ordinator and 6,214 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 50,555.14.
IV SCHOOL TERMS AND HOLIDAYS 2009/2010
There was submitted Report No 549-2008 by the Director of Education seeking approval of the scheme for school terms and holidays for Session 2009/2010.
The Committee agreed to adopt the scheme relative to the above for Session 2009/2010 as detailed in Appendix I of the report noted below:-
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SCHOOL TERMS AND HOLIDAYS 2009/2010 |
IN SERVICE DAYS |
PUPIL SCHOOL DAYS |
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Autumn |
Start |
Staff |
Monday, 17th August, 2009 |
Day 1 |
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Term |
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Pupils |
Tuesday, 18th August, 2009 |
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End |
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Friday, 2nd October, 2009 |
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Autumn |
Start |
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Monday, 5th October, 2009 |
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Holiday |
End |
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Friday, 16th October, 2009 |
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(10 school days) |
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Winter |
Start |
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Monday, 19th October, 2009 |
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Term |
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Thursday, 12th November, 2009 |
Day 2 |
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Friday, 13th November, 2009 |
Day 3 |
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End |
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Tuesday, 22nd December, 2009 |
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Christmas |
Start |
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Wednesday, 23rd December, 2009 |
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Holiday |
End |
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Tuesday, 5th January, 2010 |
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(10 school days) |
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Spring |
Start |
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Wednesday, 6th January, 2010 |
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By Cluster Feb/March 2010 |
Day 4 |
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Fri/Mon, 12th/15th February, 2010 (Mid Term) |
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End |
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Thursday, 1st April, 2010 |
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Good Friday, 2nd April, 2010 |
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Spring |
Start |
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Monday, 5th April, 2010 |
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Holiday |
End |
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Friday, 16th April, 2010 |
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(10 school days) |
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Summer |
Start |
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Monday, 19th April, 2010 |
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Term |
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Monday, 3rd May, 2010 - May Day |
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Friday, 28th May, 2010 |
Day 5 |
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Monday, 31st May, 2010 - Victoria Day |
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End |
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Friday, 2nd July, 2010 |
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TOTAL |
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190 |
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Total Number of School Days for Pupils |
190 |
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Total Number of Working Days for Staff |
195 |
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Session 2010-2011 |
Start |
Staff |
Monday, 16th August, 2010 |
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Pupils |
Tuesday, 17th August, 2010 |
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Notes: Easter Sunday, 4th April, 2010 |
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Induction Days for Primary 7 children will be agreed by clusters in June 2010 |
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Commencement of SQA Examination Tuesday, 4th May, 2010 (subject to confirmation) |
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CLOSURE DAYS 2009/2010
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Closure Day 1 |
Monday, 17th August 2009 |
Citywide |
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Closure Day 2 |
Thursday, 12th November, 2009 |
Citywide |
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Closure Day 3 |
Friday, 13th November, 2009 |
Citywide |
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Closure Day 4 |
Tuesday, 9th February, 2010 |
Baldragon Academy Cluster (including Kingspark) |
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Thursday, 11th February, 2010 |
Morgan Academy Cluster |
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Tuesday, 16th February, 2010 |
St John's RC High Cluster |
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Thursday, 18th February, 2010 |
Harris Academy Cluster |
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Tuesday, 23rd February, 2010 |
St Paul's RC Academy Cluster |
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Thursday, 25th February, 2010 |
Menzieshill High Cluster |
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Tuesday, 2nd March, 2010 |
Braeview Academy Cluster |
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Thursday, 4th March, 2010 |
Craigie High Cluster |
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Tuesday, 9th March, 2010 |
Grove Academy Cluster |
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Closure Day 5 |
Friday, 28th May, 2010 |
Citywide |
V PROVISON OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO VOLUNTARY SECTOR PARTNERS
There was submitted Report No 581-2008 by the Director of Education seeking approval to provide funding to voluntary sector partners for the continued delivery of childcare services.
The Committee approved the award of funding of 107,238 as outlined in Appendix A of the report noted below:-
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Voluntary Partner |
Breakdown of Costs |
Total funding
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Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) |
Costs incurred for services from - 1st April, 2008 to 30th September, 2008.
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12,447 |
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15 hours per week for SCMA Development Worker to provide direct support to Dundee childminders - from 1st October, 2008 to 31st March, 2009.
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7,821
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Training for registration and development of childminders - from 1st July, 2008 to 31st March 2009.
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3,892 |
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Sub-Total |
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24,160 |
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Scottish Pre-school Play Association (SPPA) |
Costs incurred for services delivered from 1st April, 2008 to 30th September, 2008.
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13,098 |
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30 hours per week for SPPA Development Worker to provide direct support, training and guidance to play groups, toddler groups and Out of School Care clubs - from 1st October, 2008 to 31st March, 2009. |
9,980 |
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Sub Total |
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23,078 |
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Home-Start Dundee
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Funding to continue service delivery and further increase the number of volunteers to support vulnerable parents and families. |
30,000 |
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Sub Total |
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30,000 |
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Childcare @ Home |
Funding to allow the continued delivery of childcare services at unsocial hours (evenings and weekends) to enable parents to access employment or study towards employment. |
30,000 |
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Sub-Total |
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30,000 |
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TOTAL |
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107,238 |
VI KINGSPARK SCHOOL REPLACEMENT
There was submitted Report No 596-2008 by the Director of Education and City Architectural Services Officer detailing tenders received relative to the above and requesting a decision thereon.
The Committee agreed to accept the Agreed Maximum Price submitted by Muirfield (Contracts) Ltd, Dundee in the amount of 13,005,732.12 and allowances amounting to 1,907,256.00, giving a total cost of 14,912,988.12.
Laurie BIDWELL, Convener.