Education Committee - 21/08/2000

Present at meeting

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At a MEETING of the EDUCATION COMMITTEE held at Dundee on 21st August 2000.

Present:-

COUNCILLORS

Lord Provost Helen WRIGHT	Joe FITZPATRICK	Julia M STURROCK
George de GERNIER	Allan PETRIE	Neil GLEN
John R LETFORD	George REGAN	Elizabeth F FORDYCE
Betty WARD	Bruce D MACKIE	Fiona M GRANT
Jill SHIMI	Roderick A J WALLACE	David BOWES
Neil I C POWRIE	Kenneth J N GUILD	Mervyn J ROLFE
Ian BORTHWICK	Derek J SCOTT	Mr K ANDERSON
Robin PRESSWOOD	John CORRIGAN	Monsignor J CREEGAN
Andrew DAWSON	Dave S BEATTIE	Mr E BAILLIE
Willie W SAWERS	Iain M LUKE	Ms J SMITH

Councillor de GERNIER, Convener, in the Chair.

The minute of meeting of this Committee of 19th June, 2000 was held as read.

Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.

I REPRESENTATION TO THE SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE REGARDING SQA PROBLEMS

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I REPRESENTATION TO THE SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE REGARDING SQA PROBLEMS

Concern was expressed by all members of the Committee at the recent problems caused by the delay in students receiving exam results from the Scottish Qualifications Authority.

The Committee agreed to gather evidence locally as to the impact this situation has had and to make representation to the appropriate authorities regarding the current situation.

II MINUTE OF MEETING OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE SUB-COMMITTEE OF 27TH JUNE, 2000

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II MINUTE OF MEETING OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE SUB-COMMITTEE OF 27TH JUNE, 2000

The minutes of the above mentioned meeting (Appendix I) was submitted for information.

III MINUTE OF MEETING OF EARLY ADMISSIONS SUB-COMMITTEE OF 29TH JUNE, 2000

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III MINUTE OF MEETING OF EARLY ADMISSIONS SUB-COMMITTEE OF 29TH JUNE, 2000

The minute of the above mentioned meeting (Appendix II) was submitted for information.

IV H M INSPECTORS OF SCHOOLS - FOLLOW-UP TO THE INSPECTION OF CHARLESTON PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY CLASS

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IV H M INSPECTORS OF SCHOOLS - FOLLOW-UP TO THE INSPECTION OF CHARLESTON PRIMARY SCHOOL AND NURSERY CLASS

There was submitted and noted the report of H M Inspectors of Schools with regard to the follow-up to the inspection of Charleston Primary School and Nursery Class.

V H M INSPECTORS OF SCHOOLS - FOLLOW-UP TO THE INSPECTION OF GROVE ACADEMY

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V H M INSPECTORS OF SCHOOLS - FOLLOW-UP TO THE INSPECTION OF GROVE ACADEMY

There was submitted and noted the report of H M Inspectors of Schools with regard to the follow-up to the inspection of Grove Academy.

VI ARDLER NURSERY SCHOOL

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VI ARDLER NURSERY SCHOOL

The Committee agreed to remit Ardler Nursery School to the Director of Economic Development for future disposal in accordance with the Ardler redevelopment proposals.

VII ARDLER PRIMARY SCHOOL - SOUTH EAST AREA OF PLAYGROUND

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VII ARDLER PRIMARY SCHOOL - SOUTH EAST AREA OF PLAYGROUND

The Committee agreed to remit the south east area of playground at Ardler Primary School to the Director of Economic Development for disposal in accordance with the Ardler redevelopment proposals.

VIII ST FERGUS PRIMARY SCHOOL - SOUTH WEST PART OF PLAYGROUND

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VIII ST FERGUS PRIMARY SCHOOL - SOUTH WEST PART OF PLAYGROUND

The Committee agreed to remit the south west part of the playground at St Fergus Primary School to the Director of Economic Development for future disposal in accordance with the Ardler redevelopment proposals.

IX SUPPLY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION EQUIPMENT

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IX SUPPLY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION EQUIPMENT

There was submitted Report No 529-2000 by the Director of Education seeking approval to accept tenders for the supply of physical education equipment for schools in Dundee and other sites in the former Tayside Region.

The Committee agreed to award the contract for the supply of physical education equipment for the period 1st October, 2000 to 30th September, 2002 to the following firms:

Alpha Leisure (Scotland) Ltd and David Low Sports Co Ltd.

X TENDERS RECEIVED

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X TENDERS RECEIVED

(a) Barnhill Primary School - Nursery Extension (Mobile Unit)

There was submitted Report No 518-2000 by the City Architectural Services Officer giving details of tenders received and requesting a decision on acceptance thereof.

The Committee approved the acceptance of the offer from the Elliot Group Ltd, for the provision of a new mobile unit at Barnhill Primary School for the sum of 89,157.00 less savings of 25,547.00 giving a cost of 63,610.00 together with allowances of 15,905.00 giving a total amount of 79,515.00.

The Committee resolved under Section 50(A) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 that the public and press be excluded during consideration of the undernoted item on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of information which is exempt in terms of paragraph 5 of Schedule 7A of the Act.

XI REQUEST FOR EDUCATION AT HOME

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XI REQUEST FOR EDUCATION AT HOME

There was submitted Report No 530-2000 by the Director of Education seeking approval for the provision of education at home for a Dundee pupil of secondary school age.

The Committee agreed to:

(i) approve the proposal for education at home, and (ii) instruct the Director of Education to monitor the child's progress at regular intervals.

GEORGE DE GERNIER, Convener.

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