Education Committee - 19/02/2007

At a MEETING of the EDUCATION COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 19th February, 2007.

Present:-

BAILIES

COUNCILLORS

Councillor Kevin KEENAN, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 15th January, 2007 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I INTEGRATED SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN IN NEED

Reference was made to Article VI of the minute of meeting of the Policy and Resources Committee of 12th February 2007.

There was submitted Report No 78-2007 by the Assistant Chief Executive (Community Planning) and the Director of Education seeking approval for the development of integrated services to provide support for vulnerable children and young people.

The Committee as far as its interests were concerned:-

(i) noted the content of the report and policy paper appended thereto;

(ii) endorsed the wish to provide more integrated support for children and young people in need;

(iii) approved the establishment of Joint Action Teams in secondary schools and early years/primary school clusters;

(iv) approved the establishment of a pilot co-located model of children's services, based in Menzieshill High School;

(v) noted and approved the desire to seek to establish a second pilot co-located model of children's services in a primary school in Dundee; and

(vi) instructed the Director of Education to monitor and evaluate the impact of the pilot co-location exercise, and report back to Committee no later than six months from the inception of the pilot.

II RETAINING RESERVED PLACES IN SCHOOLS

Reference was made to Article V of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 19th February 2001 wherein approval was given to retain reserved places in certain schools to accommodate children moving into the catchment area during the school year.

There was submitted Report No 40-2007 by the Director of Education reviewing the allocation of reserved places and proposing an allocation of reserved places for Session 2007-2008.

The Committee approved the proposals to reserve places in schools for Session 2007-2008 as set out in Appendix I of the report noted below:-

III SUPPLY OF SPECIALIST MINI-BUS FOR KINGSPARK SCHOOL

There was submitted Report No 112-2007 by the Director of Education seeking approval to accept offers for the supply of two specialist mini-buses for Kingspark School.

The Committee agreed to award the purchase of two specialist mini-buses for Kingspark School to A M Phillip Ltd, Forfar at a total cost of 48,580.

IV SUPPLY OF FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR MORGAN ACADEMY

There was submitted Report No 113-2007 by the Director of Education seeking approval to supply and install fitness equipment for Morgan Academy at Dundee International Sports Complex (DISC).

The Committee agreed to accept the offer of 14,290 from D G Fitness and Leisure Ltd, Aberdeen.

V TENDERS RECEIVED

(a) There was submitted Report No 135-2007 by the City Architectural Services Officer detailing tenders received and requesting a decision thereon:-

(i) Braeview Academy - Assembly Hall New Folding Partition

The Committee agreed to accept the negotiated offer with Dundee Contract Services for 31,000.00, together with an allowance of 4,418.00 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 35,418.00.

Dundee Contract Services listed the undernoted sub-contractor:-

Movawall Systems Ltd, Alloa - Folding Partition.

(b) There was submitted Report No 130-2007 by the City Engineer detailing tenders received and requesting a decision thereon:-

(i) Forthill Primary School Portacabins - Demolition

The Committee agreed to accept the lowest offer by Dundee Plant Co Ltd for 18,550.00, together with allowances of 2,735.00 for contingencies, 1,115.00 for professional fees, and 600.00 for planning supervisor, making a total expenditure of 23,000.00.

VI SCHOOLS FUND 2006-2007 - ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION

There was submitted Agenda Note AN60-2007. Reference was made to Article IV of the minute of meeting of this Committee of 23rd October, 2006, where authorisation was given for a number of projects to proceed and for the Depute Chief Executive (Support Services) in conjunction with the Director of Education and City Architectural Services Officer to accept recommended offers.

The Committee was asked to note that the following contracts were awarded as follows:-

(a) MENZIESHILL HIGH SCHOOL - BOILER REPLACEMENT AND CHP INSTALLATION

Offer accepted from Scan Building Services Limited, Dundee at a cost of 136,609.50, together with allowances of 10,000.00 for contingencies, 25,000.00 for gas supply, 1,328.00 for planning supervisor, and 23,029.00 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 195,966.50.

Scan Building Services Limited, Dundee listed the undernoted Sub-Contractors:-

Campbell Controls, Glasgow - Controls

AA Thermal, Dundee - Insulation

(b) DISC - NEW FITNESS SUITE FOR MORGAN ACADEMY

The Lord Provost, Bailie Farquhar and Councillors Hind, Duncan and Wallace declared a non-financial interest by virtue of their Council appointments as Directors of Dundee Leisure.

Planned maintenance and small works partnership contract agreed with Dundee Contract Services at a cost of 16,350.00, together with allowances of 11,000.00 for equipment purchased by client and 2,620.00 for professional services, making a total expenditure of 29,970.00.

The Committee noted the above.

VII REFURBISHMENT OF ST JOHN'S RC HIGH SCHOOL

Monsignor Creegan asked that his appreciation be recorded on the efficient manner in which the refurbishment had been completed and that the refurbished school was an asset for staff, pupils and the wider community.

Kevin KEENAN, Convener.