Education & Leisure Agenda 24 April 2007

ABERDEEN
CITY COUNCIL

To: Councillor Pamela MacDonald, Convener; Councillor John Stewart, Vice-Convener; and Councillors Adam, Allan, Clark, Clyne, Collie, Falconer, Freel, Leslie, Malone, May, Rattray, Shirron, Stephen and Wisely; and Mr. G. Bruce, Mr. S. Duncan, Mr. P. Davie, Mr. M. Vicca and Mr. R. Riddell.

Town House,
ABERDEEN, 13th April, 2007

EDUCATION AND LEISURE COMMITTEE

The Members of the EDUCATION AND LEISURE COMMITTEE are requested to meet here in the Town House on TUESDAY, 24th APRIL, 2007, at 2.00pm.

HAZEL SPALDING
HEAD OF DEMOCRATIC SERVICES

B U S I N E S S

MINUTES

* 1.1 Minute of Previous Meeting of 20th February, 2007

* 1.2 Minute of Meeting of the Sports Strategy Working Group of 7th March, 2007

MOTIONS

2.1 Notice of Motion by Lord Provost Reynolds – Referred by Council on 28th February, 2007 –
That the appropriate Committee calls for a report to progress the permanent removal of the portacabins at Oldmachar Academy and develop a permanent solution for accommodation at the school.

* 2.2 The Future of Rugby in the Borders and Scotland - Motion from Scottish Borders Council

* Briefing note by Rugby Development Officer

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

* 3.1 Performance Report - Report by Head of Planning and Policy for Services to Children and Young People, Head of Service, Economic and Environmental Sustainability and Head of Services, Culture and Learning

NEIGHBOURHOOD ISSUES

CULTURE AND LEARNING

* 4.1 Station House Media Unit - Change of Status - Report by Head of Service, Culture and Learning, Neighbourhood Services (Central Area)

* 4.2Cove Community Building - Report by Head of Service, Culture and Learning, Neighbourhood Services (South Area)

HEALTH AND CARE

5.1 There are no reports under this heading.

SHELTER AND ENVIRONMENT

6.1 There are no reports under this heading.

STRATEGIC ISSUES

LEARNING

* 7.1 Nursery Admission Policy - Report by Head of Planning and Policy for Services to Children and Young People

* 7.2 Review of Teaching Staff Formulae - Report by Head of Planning and Policy for Services to Children and Young People

* 7.3Review of the Workings of the Inclusion Policy - Review of Provision for Behaviour Support - Report by Head of Service, Culture and Learning, Neighbourhood Services (South Area) (Confidential Appendix circulated at Item 11.1)

* 7.4 Aberdeen City Council Music Service - Report by Head of Service, Culture and Learning, Neighbourhood Services (North Area)

* 7.5Outdoor Education Service - Review Incorporating External Partnerships as a Service Delivery Option - Report by Head of Service, Culture and Learning, Neighbourhood Services (North Area)

* 7.6 Changes to Maternity and Adoption Scheme for Teachers - Report by Head of Human Resources

LEARNING (cont.)

* 7.7 Review of Teacher Recruitment and Selection Arrangements - Report by Head of Human Resources

* 7.8 School Meal Price Increase - Report by Head of Service, Shelter and Environment, Neighbourhood Services (Central Area)

* 7.9The Reading Bus - Report by Head of Planning and Policy for Services to Children and Young People

CULTURE, ARTS AND HERITAGE

* 8.1 Library and Information Services - Final Report on Library Opening Hours – Report by Head of Service, Culture and Learning, Neighbourhood Services (Central Area)

SPORTS, LEISURE AND RECREATION

There are no reports under this heading.

PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES

* 10.1 Committee Business Statement

* 10.2 List of Motions

CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS

* 11.1 Review of the Workings of the Inclusion Policy – Review of Provision for Behaviour Support (Item 7.3) – Confidential Appendix

* 11.2 Requests for Early Retirement from Teachers - Report by Corporate Directors - Neighbourhood Services

* 11.3 Peacock Visual Arts Project – Remit from Resources Management Committee

* 11.4 Sports Management Options Appraisal – Report by Head of Economic and Environmental Sustainability

* 11.5 Regional Sports Facility – Legal Agreements – Remit from Resources Management Committee

Should you require any further information about this agenda, please contact Jill Forbes 52(2558) jforbes@aberdeencity.gov.uk.