14.
Under
reference to paragraph 23 of the minute of the meeting of 30 October and 5
November, Councillor Bremner sought an update on the information he had
requested regarding the number of Climate Change Working Groups in operation in
Schools.
In
response the Head of Education confirmed that the majority of schools have ECO
groups and look at the issue of climate change within the remit of these
groups.
Under
reference to paragraph 23 of the minute of the meeting of 30 October and 5
November, Councillor Ross thanked officers for circulating the new structure
chart but asked whether the names of the officers could be added to the job
titles.
In
response, the Depute Chief Executive (Education, Communities and Organisational
Development) confirmed that an updated chart would be circulated to members.
Mrs
Belcher sought clarification on the status of Home Economics Teachers at Buckie
High School as she had attended a meeting at the school and it was indicated
that there were no HE Teachers at the school.
In
response, the Head of Education confirmed she would find out the situation as
she was not aware of the situation at the school.
Councillor
Feaver sought clarification on the situation when College Lecturers are used in
schools to fill subject gaps within the secondary schools and what happens if
they are not GTC registered.
In
response, the Head of Education confirmed that if a Lecturer is not GTC
registered a GTC registered teacher will also be in attendance in the class.