Education Committee - 19/05/2003

At a MEETING of the EDUCATION COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 19th May, 2003.

Present:-

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Macpherson, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 21st April, 2003 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I ESTABLISHMENT OF SUB-COMMITTEES/WORKING GROUPS

The Committee approved the establishment of the undernoted Sub-Committees/Working Groups on the basis detailed:-

(i) TEACHERS GRIEVANCE (DAY SCHOOL AND NURSERY STAFF) SUB-COMMITTEE

There was submitted Agenda Note No AN221-2003 requesting the Committee's instructions on membership of the Sub-Committee.

The Committee agreed that places be allocated on the basis of 2 Administration; 2 SNP and 1 Conservative.

(ii) SCHOOL ATTENDANCE SUB-COMMITTEE

There was submitted Agenda Note No AN223-2003 requesting the Committee's instructions on membership of the Committee.

The Committee agreed that places be allocated on the basis of 1 Administration; 1 SNP and 1 Conservative. It was further agreed that Mr David Murdoch be reappointed Chairman and that the Vice-Chair be drawn on a rota basis from the list of available School Board Members.

(iii) APPEAL COMMITTEE (EXCLUSIONS, PLACING REQUESTS)

There was submitted Agenda Note No AN225-2003 requesting the Committee's instructions on membership of the Appeal Committee.

The Committee agreed that membership consist of the Convener or their nominee, together with the Independent Chairperson and one school board representative.

(iv) PROJECT BOARD - PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) PROJECT FOR SCHOOLS

There was submitted Agenda Note No AN226-2003 requesting the Committee's instructions on membership of the Project Board.

The Committee agreed that places be allocated on the basis of 3 Administration; 3 SNP and 1 Conservative.

(v) TEACHER'S JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE

There was submitted Agenda Note No AN227-2003 requesting the Committee's instructions on membership of the Joint Consultative Committee.

The Committee agreed that the Council side places be allocated on the basis of 3 Administration; 3 SNP and 1 Conservative.

II MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF THE SCHOOL ATTENDANCE SUB-COMMITTEE OF 25TH, 26TH MARCH, 2003AND 22ND, 23RD APRIL, 2003

The minutes of the above meetings (Appendices I, II, III and IV) were submitted for information.

III MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF THE JOINT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE -TEACHERS OF 3RD DECEMBER, 2002AND 25TH FEBRUARY, 2003

The minutes of the above meetings (Appendices V and VI) were submitted for information.

IV TENDERS RECEIVED

(a) CITY ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES OFFICER

There was submitted Report No 322-2003 by the City Architectural Services Officer detailing tenders received and requesting a decision thereon.

(i) MILL O'MAINS PRIMARY SCHOOL - UPGRADING KITCHEN SERVERY

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer which was received from Dundee Contract Services for upgrading the kitchen servery at Mill O'Mains Primary School for 7,973.92 together with allowances of 1,196 giving a total of 9,169.92.

The Committee noted that Dundee Contract Services had listed the undernoted sub-contractors: -

E R Moffat, Bonnybridge - Catering Equipment

Onsite Flooring, Dundee - Floor

Kaba Doors, Bellshill - Roller Shutter.

(ii) OUR LADY'S PRIMARY SCHOOL - REPLACEMENT OF ROOF DOME ADJACENT TO CHILDREN'S TOILETS

The Committee agreed to accept the Schedule of Rates offer from Dundee Contract Services for replacement of roof dome adjacent to children's toilets at Our Lady's Primary School for 7,040 together with allowances of 1,056 giving a total of 8,096.

The Committee noted that Dundee Contract Services had listed the undernoted sub-contractor: -

Lareine Engineering, Armadale - Roof Dome.

(iii) UPGRADING GLAZING SAFETY WITHIN COUNCIL PROPERTIES 2003/2004

The Committee agreed to accept the Schedule of Rates offer from Deans Group Ltd, Clydebank and Fenestra Films, Grangemouth for upgrading glazing safety within Council properties 2003/2004 for 21,740 together with allowances of 3,260 giving a total of 25,000.

(iv) MENZIESHILL HIGH SCHOOL - OVERLAY ROOF COVERING PHASE 2

The Committee agreed to accept the negotiated offer from Dundee Contract Services for Phase 2 overlay roof covering at Menzieshill High School for 38,278.27 together with allowances of 5,740 giving a total of 44,018.27

(v) ROSEBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL - WINDOW REPLACEMENT PHASE 3

The Committee agreed to accept the negotiated offer from Dundee Contract Services for Phase 3 window replacement at Rosebank Primary School for 10,000 together with allowances of 1,500 giving a total of 11,500.

(vi) CRAIGIEBARNS PRIMARY SCHOOL - WINDOW REPAIRS

The Committee agreed to accept the Schedule of Rates offer from Dundee Contract Services for window repairs at Craigiebarns Primary School for 17,000 together with allowance of 2,550 giving a total of 19,550.

(vii) CRAIGIEBARNS PRIMARY SCHOOL - FLAT ROOF REPLACEMENT PHASE 2

The Committee agreed to accept the negotiated offer from Dundee Contract Services for Phase 2 flat roof replacement at Craigiebarns Primary School for 65,038.78 together with allowances of 10,455 giving a total of 75,493.78.

The Committee noted that Dundee Contract Services had listed the undernoted sub-contractor:-

A & J Maintenance, Dundee - Scaffolding.

(b) CITY ENGINEER

There was submitted Report No 312-2003 by the City Engineer detailing tenders received and requesting a decision thereon:-

(i) STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO MENZIESHILL HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING POOL

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer which was received from the Fraser Bruce Group for structural repairs to Menzieshill High School swimming pool for 59,787.21 together with allowances of 14,075 giving a total of 73, 862.21.

V CONTINUATION OF SURE START STRATEGY AND IMPLEMENTATION

There was submitted Report No 345-2003 by the Directors of Education and Social Work seeking approval for taking forward Sure Start Dundee for the period April 2003 - March 2004 to enhance and extend support and provision for children aged 0-3 and their families.

The Committee agreed to:-

(i) approve the continuation strategy as outlined in the Report; and

(ii) approve the proposals for expenditure of Sure Start Funding in the financial year 2003/04.

(iii) remit to the Directors of Education and Social Work to liaise with the Director of Personnel and Management Services to continue the deployment of staff involved in Sure Start initiatives for the period of these proposals.

The Convener agreed that the undernoted item be considered as a matter of urgency in terms of Standing Order No 52(3)(b) in view of the timescales involved.

VI INDUCTION CONFERENCE FOR CHURCH REPRESENTATIVES

There was submitted Agenda Note No AN268-2003 informing the Committee that a one day induction conference organised by the Church of Scotland Committee on Education for all Church Representatives would take place on 11th June, 2003 in Edinburgh at a cost of 35 per delegate excluding travel costs.

The Committee agreed to the attendance of all Church Representatives at the Conference.

FRASER MACPHERSON, Convener.