Constructing a Notice of Motion
Notice of Motion Structure:
Policy – Section (), Item (), page ()
Current: submit current policy (if no policy exists, skip this and just put Add to read: instead of Proposed:)
Proposed: write the proposed wording
Rationale: all notices must have accompanying rationale including reference to any financial implications where applicable. Changes/additions to the current policy must be italicized.
Example:
Policy - Section III -Eligibility- Item E. Transfer Policy, page 43
Current:
3.b) A signed statement from at least one parent or legal guardian stating that the primary reason for the transfer is for an educational purpose and that the transfer is not being made primarily for an athletic purpose or primarily so that the student can participate in athletics; and
Proposed:
3.b) A signed statement from at least one parent or legal guardian stating that the primary reason for the transfer is for an educational purpose and that the transfer is not being made primarily for an athletic purpose or primarily so that the student can participate in athletics. The educational purpose shall be related to the student accessing Alberta Education credits at the proposed school that are not available at his/her current school.
Rationale:
On occasion, the Executive is asked to consider appeals of the transfer policy where the principal and/or athletic director of the sending school choose not to sign the transfer form because they believe the transfer is for athletically motivated reasons. When the appeal comes forth, the receiving school and the student and/or parents provide rationale for the transfer that extends to things like the student wanting to be with his/her friends or the student wanting to be taught by a certain teacher. The Executive wants clear direction from the Board regarding the definition of educational purpose and how it should be applied to such appeals.
Notices of motion can come from any of the following:
• Member schools (schools should notify their zone secretary if they are submitting something)
• Commissioners
