THE YORK REGION BOARD OF EDUCATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES - PUBLIC SESSION JANUARY 25, 1996
The Board Meeting - Public Session of The York Region Board of Education was held in the Board Room of The Education Centre, Aurora at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 1996 with Chair B. Crothers presiding and the following members present; Trustees Barker, Barkey, Bennett, Bowes, Caine, Dunlop, Dunn, Forfar, Gunn, Hackson, Irish, Jonsson, Middleton, Nightingale, Pengelly, Stevenson and West.
Regrets: Trustee P. Hunter.
Also in attendance: Student Trustee Representative A. Klopp.
INVOCATION
Trustee L. Pengelly delivered the Invocation.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Moved by J. Jonsson, seconded by A. Forfar:
That the agenda be approved, as amended, with the changes announced by the Board Chair.
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TRIBUTE
At this time, the Director of Education paid tribute to retiring Superintendent of Schools A. Holden. He praised Mr. Holden’s creative spirit and genuine belief in individual potential indicating these attributes have enhanced his success as a leader who inspires others.
The Director and trustees wished Superintendent Holden a happy and fulfilling retirement.
NOTE: A copy of the Director’s comments is included with the official record of this meeting. Board Meeting Minutes - Public Session Page 2 January 25, 1996
STUDENT AND STAFF RECOGNITION
Director of Education B. Hogarth introduced and expressed his appreciation to the following staff and students of The York Region Board of Education for their outstanding contributions to education.
Jane Ross
An Area Planner with Planning and Property Development Services, Jane has recently completed her temporary assignment as Executive Assistant to the Director of Education.
York Region Athletic Association Championship Coaches of Fall Teams
Golf: Ladies, Senior Men and Overall Team: Gord Carder, Markham District High School
Tennis: Senior Team: Wayne Tsujuichi, Thornlea Secondary School
Field Hockey: Erin Wilkinson and Ron Dempster, Stouffville District Secondary School
Boys’ Volleyball: Junior: Rob Thomas, Unionville High School Senior: Ray Kong, Unionville High School Board Meeting Minutes - Public Session Page 3 January 25, 1996
Football: Senior: Dick Thomson, Myron Dnes and Rob Edmundson, Markham District High School
Cross Country Running: Junior Girls: Dave Steep and Paula Davalan, Aurora High School Senior Girls: Wayne Mortson and Keith Hotrum, Markham District High School Midget Boys: Dave Hunt and Alyson Carpenter, King City Secondary School Junior and Senior Boys: Dave Connell and Fred Robbins (parent), Stouffville District Secondary School
Girls’ Basketball: Junior: Kelly LeBer, Huron Heights Secondary School Senior: Ted Cowan and Steve Herlihey (retired teacher), Aurora High School
Four Champions
Cal Bouchard
OAC, Aurora High School, had the honour of being selected to The Toronto Star’s "Dream Team", chosen by coaches, athletes, referees and fans for the all-star girls’ basketball team. Cal has helped the Aurora Eagles win a York Region title, plays on the provincial amateur squad and recently scored a career-high 46 points. She is also an honours student who has been offered a full scholarship to Boston College.
Tammy Sutton-Brown
Grade 12, Markham District High School, was named to The Toronto Star’s all-star team for the third consecutive year. Tammy is a member of the 1995 Ontario Provincial Team which won the gold medal at the Junior National Championships. Heavily recruited by the Major Division 1 NCAA universities in the U.S., Tammy has aspirations of making the Canadian National Team and of playing in the Olympics.
Cerian Shepherd
OAC student, Markham District High School, recently won the 1500 metre event, Open High School Girls’ Division, at the Hamilton Indoor Track Meet.
Gloria Spirou
Grade 11 student, Milliken Mills High School, captured the junior girls’ high jump event at the Hamilton Indoor Games at Copps Coliseum. Board Meeting Minutes - Public Session Page 4 January 25, 1996
Champion Investor - Ashley Mound
Competing with nearly 73,000 other Toronto Star readers, including investment experts, nine-year old Ashley, a Grade 4 student at Unionville Public School, has won the $10,000 grand prize in The Star’s Stock Market Challenge.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3. Moved by V. Hackson, seconded by D. Caine:
That the Minutes of the Board Meeting of December 14, 1995 be approved as written.
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ROUTINE RECOMMENDATIONS
4. Moved by R. Dunn, seconded by H. Bowes:
That the Board adopt the following routine recommendations (*) in accordance with Board Procedure.
CHAIRS’ COMMITTEE MINUTES, MEETING #1, JANUARY 15, 1996
1) Construction Projects Review
That the Board receive the staff report Construction Projects Review.
2) Trustee Conference Registration
Trustee Conference, Date and Location Expenditure Approval Policy #120.0
1) P. Bennett Trustee Development Conference, Clause 2(a) V. Hackson Toronto, January 18 to 20, 1996
2) K. Barker Managing the Politics of Education, Clause 2(a) A. Forfar Richmond Hill, P. Hunter February 27, March 5 and 26, April 2, 9, 20 and 30, May 7 and 14 Board Meeting Minutes - Public Session Page 5 January 25, 1996
3) Appointment of Non-Voting Student Trustee Representative
That the Board approve the appointment of Ryan Heath, student at Dr. J.M. Denison Secondary School, as the Non-Voting Student Trustee Representative for the period February 1996 to July 1996.
4) Staff Relations Committee Membership
That the Board accept the resignation of Trustee H. Bowes from the Staff Relations Committee and that Trustee A. Forfar be appointed to fill this vacancy.
5) Correspondence from the Dufferin County Board of Education
That The York Region Board of Education receive for information the correspondence from the Dufferin County Board of Education regarding local problems arising from Provincial Legislation prohibiting smoking on school board property.
6) Correspondence from the Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Public School Board
That The York Region Board of Education receive for information the correspondence from the Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry Public School Board expressing concerns about the privitization of the TV/TF Ontario Networks.
7) Correspondence from the City of Vaughan
That The York Region Board of Education receive the correspondence from the City of Vaughan regarding Access Bus, Proposed Transit Fare Increase, and that this be forwarded to the Joint Board Consortium - Transportation Services for action.
FRENCH LANGUAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES, MEETING #10, DECEMBER 12, 1995
1) Approval of Agenda
That the Agenda be approved as written.
2) Transportation News
That the FLAC request that Student Transportation Services include 860 a.m., CJDC Radio in its listing of radio stations provided to parents in order to reach French-language ratepayers with transportation news. Board Meeting Minutes - Public Session Page 6 January 25, 1996
3) Renewal of Annuaire Francophone 1996
That the Board approve the renewal of the advertisement in the Annuaire Francophone 1996 for the French Language Advisory Committee.
POLICY AND BY-LAW COMMITTEE MINUTES, MEETING #1, JANUARY 8, 1996
1) Election of Chair
That A. Forfar be nominated as Chair of the Policy and By-Law Committee for 1996.
2) Approval of Agenda
That the agenda be approved as amended with the addition of a Report from the Anaphylaxis Committee.
3) Policy #662.0, Provision of Health Support Services in School Settings
That, in accordance with Policy #285.0, The Writing of Policies, revised Policy #662.0, Provision of Health Support Services in School Settings, be circulated to the system for comment.
4) Policy #285.0, The Writing of Policies
That, in accordance with Policy #285.0, The Writing of Policies, revised Policy #285.0, The Writing of Policies, be forwarded to the January 25, 1996 Board Meeting for final approval.
5) Policy #158.0, Freedom of Information and Protection of Individual Privacy, Policy #180.0, Use of Schools for Research, Policy #265.0, Sexual Harassment, Policy #380.0, Values Education, Policy #520.0, Deferred Salary Leave Plan
That, in accordance with Policy #285.0, The Writing of Policies, revised Policies #158.0, Freedom of Information and Protection of Individual Privacy, #180.0, Use of Schools for Research, #265.0, Sexual Harassment, #380.0, Values Education, and #520.0, Deferred Salary Leave Plan, be forwarded to the January 25, 1996 Board Meeting for final approval.
6) Proposed 1996 Policy Review Schedule
That the Proposed 1996 Cyclical Review be approved. Board Meeting Minutes - Public Session Page 7 January 25, 1996
FRENCH LANGUAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES, MEETING #1, JANUARY 9, 1996
That The York Region Board of Education receive for information the minutes of the French Language Advisory Committee meeting of January 9, 1996.
JOINT BOARD CONSORTIUM TASK FORCE RE: EXPANSION OF JOINT SERVICES MINUTES, JANUARY 10, 1996
1) Approval of Agenda
That the agenda be approved with the deletion of Election of Co-Chairs and the addition of Media Releases as an information item.
2) Receipt of Minutes
That the minutes for December 6, 1995 be received.
3) York Region Co-operative Purchasing Association Report
That the York Region Co-operative Purchasing Association Report be received for information purposes.
4) Networking Products and Services Request for Information Response Summary Report
That the Networking Products and Services Request for Information Response Summary Report be received.
JOINT BOARD CONSORTIUM - TRANSPORTATION SERVICES MINUTES, JANUARY 10, 1996
1) Approval of Agenda
That the agenda be approved with the addition of Election of Co-Chairs.
2) Receipt of Minutes
That the minutes for December 6, 1995 be received.
3) GTA Transportation Principles
That the recommendation from The York Region Board of Education re GTA Transportation Principles be received with the understanding that proceeding would only happen where cost savings or efficiencies are found. Board Meeting Minutes - Public Session Page 8 January 25, 1996
That staff examine the GTA Transportation Principles and continue exploring with the area municipalities opportunities for bringing about closer partnerships, reducing transportation costs and promoting efficiencies with their Transportation Departments.
4) 1996 Preliminary Budget Report
That the 1996 Preliminary Budget report be received for information purposes only with further explanation to be provided and the actual columns be deleted.
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES, MEETING #1, JANUARY 11, 1996
1) Approval of Agenda
That the agenda be approved with the addition of a discussion on the 1996 Council for Exceptional Children International Conference.
2) Approval of Minutes
That the minutes of November 2, 1995 be approved as amended by correcting Agnes Iszo’s name under Special Announcements on Page 2.
3) Election of Chair
That R. Dunn be nominated as Chair of the Special Education Advisory Committee for 1996.
4) Close Nominations for 1996 Chair
That nominations for Chair of the Special Education Advisory Committee be closed.
5) Election of Vice-Chair
That L. Ziraldo be nominated as Vice-Chair of the Special Education Advisory Committee for 1996.
6) Close Nominations for 1996 Vice-Chair
That nominations for Vice-Chair of the Special Education Advisory Committee be closed. Board Meeting Minutes - Public Session Page 9 January 25, 1996
7) International CEC Conference
That L. Ziraldo receive $500.00 in order to attend the 1996 International Conference for the Council for Exceptional Children.
8) Communications Sub-Committee Update
That the Sub-Committee report be received.
9) Special Education Report
That the Special Education Report be received.
10) Extension of SEAC Meeting
That the SEAC meeting be extended until 10:15 p.m.
11) Metro SEAC Forum
That the Board approve two SEAC members to attend the Metro SEAC Forum on January 25, 1996.
BOARD STANDING COMMITTEE MINUTES, JANUARY 15, 1996
1) Approval of Agenda
That the agenda be approved as amended by deleting the Fundraising Motion and replacing the Prospectus Approval for Unnamed Elementary School, Buttonville North, Town of Markham with the revised report distributed.
2) Enrolment and Staffing Information as of September 30, 1995
That the Board receive the Enrolment and Staffing Information as of September 30, 1995.
3) Conferences and Conventions - Trustees’ Expenses for December 1, 1994 to November 30, 1995
That the report of Conferences and Conventions - Trustees’ expenses claimed during the period December 1, 1994 to November 30, 1995 be received. Board Meeting Minutes - Public Session Page 10 January 25, 1996
4) Secondary School Boundary Changes, Community Education Centre, Central
That, effective September 1, 1996 The York Region Board of Education approve the following boundary revisions for Richmond Hill High School, as follows.
The northern boundary begins at a point representing the back of the lots on the west side of Bathurst Street and the back of the lots on the north side of the extension of Stouffville Road which is known as the King-Vaughan Line west of Bathurst Street then travels east along the back of the lots on the north side of Stouffville Road to a point representing the back of the lots on the east side of Woodbine Avenue.
The eastern boundary begins at the intersection of the centre lines at a point representing the back of the lots on the north side of Stouffville Road and the back of the lots on the east side of Woodbine Avenue and travels south along the back of the lots on the east side of Woodbine Avenue to a point representing the intersection at the back of the lots on the east side of Woodbine Avenue and the lot line between lots 21 and 22 north of Major Mackenzie Drive East. The boundary then travels west along the lot line between lots 21 and 22 to Highway No. 404 and extends south along Highway No. 404 to the intersection of the centre lines of Highway No. 404 and Major Mackenzie Drive East.
The southern boundary begins at the intersection of the centre line of Highway No. 404 and the centre line of Major Mackenzie Drive East and extends west along the centre line of Major Mackenzie Drive to a point representing the intersection of the back of the lots on the west side of Bathurst Street and the centre line of Major Mackenzie Drive West.
The western boundary begins at the intersection of the back of the lots on the west side of Bathurst Street and the centre line of Major Mackenzie Drive West and extends north along the back of the lots on the west side of Bathurst Street to Elgin Mills Road West. It then jogs west along Elgin Mills Road West for 1.3 km. and then extends straight north again to a point 1.3 km. west along the extension of the Gamble Sideroad (to allow for inclusion of the Woodland Acres development). At this point it jogs back along the extension of the Gamble Sideroad to the back of the lots on the west side of Bathurst Street and then continues north to the intersection of a point representing the back of the lots on the north side of the Stouffville Road (known as the King-Vaughan Line) and the back of the lots on the west side of Bathurst Street.
- Carried - Board Meeting Minutes - Public Session Page 11 January 25, 1996
STUDENT TRUSTEE REPORT
At this time, Student Trustee A. Klopp addressed the Board with respect to his term of office from August 1995 to January 1996. Aaron told trustees he valued the experience and felt confident he had been able to voice effectively the opinions of his fellow students regarding educational matters. Student Trustee Klopp indicated he had come to appreciate the commitment to excellence at all levels of The York Region Board of Education. He indicated it is paramount for the Board to be responsible to the community and its constantly changing needs.
At this time, Aaron was presented with a set of commemorative bookends and his nameplate, signifying the outstanding contribution he had made to The York Region Board of Education during the past six months.
NOTE: A copy of Student Trustee Klopp’s remarks is included with the official record of this meeting.
BOARD STANDING COMMITTEE MINUTES, JANUARY 15, 1996
PROSPECTUS FOR UNNAMED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BUTTONVILLE NORTH, TOWN OF MARKHAM
5. Moved by K. Barker, seconded by A. Forfar:
That the Board receive the Prospectus for the Unnamed Elementary School, Buttonville North, Town of Markham.
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REPORT OF CASH DISBURSEMENTS - NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER, 1995
6. Moved by K. Barker, seconded by A. Forfar:
That the Cash Disbursements for November 1995 for all expenditures except item #49 in the sum of $7,538,594.62 be approved.
That Cash Disbursements for November 1995 for item #49 in the sum of $35,490,845.46 be approved.
That the Cash Disbursements for December 1995 for all expenditures except item #44 in the sum of $92,147,834.85 be approved.
That Cash Disbursements for December 1995 for item #44 in the sum of $38,293,052.61 be approved.
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NOTE: Trustee N. Dunlop declared a conflict of interest and refrained from the discussion or voting on motion #6.
PROPOSED BOUNDARY CHANGES - COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTRE, WEST
7. Moved by K. Barker, seconded by A. Forfar:
That, effective September 1, 1996 The York Region Board of Education approve the boundary description for Westmount Collegiate Institute as follows.
Northern Boundary: Centre line of Highway 7 stretching from Don River tributary across to centre line of Dufferin Street stretching north to Langstaff Road. Centre line of Langstaff Road to Keele Street going west across the CNR freight yard, stretching to centre line of Weston Road.
Western Boundary: Centre line of Weston Road stretching south from Langstaff Road to the north east corner of the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) property, then west along the northern boundary to the CMHC property, south along western boundary of CMHC property, then east along the southern boundary of the CMHC property to Weston Road, and south along the centre line of Weston Road to the centre line of Highway 7.
Southern Boundary: Centre line of Highway 7 from centre line of Weston Road, stretching east to centre line of Centre Street. Centre line of Centre Street stretching east to centre line of New Westminster Drive. South to centre line of Clark Avenue, stretching east to centre line of Charles Street.
Eastern Boundary: From the back of the lots on the west side of Charles Street stretching north from the centre line of Clark Avenue to the centre line of Centre Street. All of the homes on Markwood Lane and Helena Gardens are within the Westmount Collegiate Institute boundary. The centre line of Centre Street, west to Erica Road, stretching north along the back of the lots on the west side of Erica Road. East along the back of the lots on the north side of Thornbank Road to the Don River tributary. Follow the Don River Tributary northwest to Highway 7.
Therefore the revised boundaries for Thornhill Secondary School would be as follows:
North Boundary: Centre line of Highway 7 stretching from Don River tributary north across to Yonge Street.
Eastern Boundary: Stretching north on centre line of Yonge Street, to the Don River tributary to centre line of Bayview Avenue, south on the centre line to Steeles Avenue.
Southern Boundary: Centre line of Steeles Avenue from Bayview Avenue stretching to Hilda Avenue. Board Meeting Minutes - Public Session Page 13 January 25, 1996
Western Boundary: Centre line of Steeles Avenue stretching north from centre line on Hilda Avenue to centre line of Clark Avenue, going east on Clark Avenue to the back of the lots on Charles Street, north along the back of the lots on Charles Street to the centre line of Centre Street, west on Centre Street to the back of the lots on Erica Road stretching north to the back lots on Thornbank Road, going east to Don River tributary and back north to centre line of Highway 7.
The revised boundaries for Vaughan Secondary School would be:
Northern Boundary: Centre line on Clark Avenue stretching from Hilda Avenue west to centre line of New Westminster Drive, north to centre line of Centre Street, stretching west on Centre Street to centre line of Highway 7 across to centre line of Keele Street.
Eastern Boundary: Centre line on Hilda Avenue stretching from centre line of Steeles Avenue to centre line of Clark Avenue.
Southern Boundary: Centre line of Steeles Avenue stretching from centre line of Keele Street to centre line of Hilda Avenue.
Western Boundary: Centre line of Keele Street stretching from Steeles Avenue to Highway 7.
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MOTION RE PHOTOCOPYING
8. Moved by K. Barker, seconded by A. Forfar:
That all photocopying be done using both sides of the paper whenever possible.
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RECESS
The Board Meeting - Public Session recessed from 8:55 to 10:50 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
10. Moved by D. Middleton, seconded by V. Hackson:
That the Board Meeting - Public Session be adjourned at 10:52 p.m.
- Carried - ...... Chair of the Board Director of Education and Secretary-Treasurer REPORT FROM THE BOARD MEETING - PRIVATE SESSION, JANUARY 25, 1996
2. Moved by K. Barker, seconded by D. Middleton:
1) That the Board approve the recommendations in the staff report Leave of Absence.
2) That The York Region Board of Education approve the recommendation in the staff report Leave of Absence for Long Term Disability Purposes.
3) That the Board approve the recommendation in the staff report Mutual Consent Termination.
4) That the Board approve the recommendation in the staff report Mutual Consent Termination for Retirement Purposes.
5) That the Board approve the recommendation in the staff report Resignations.
6) That The York Region Board of Education approve the recommendation in the staff report Support Staff Appointments.
7) That The York Region Board of Education approve the recommendations in the Board Standing Committee Minutes of January 15, 1996.
8) That the Board not support the request of the delegation regarding a student matter.
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REPORT FROM BOARD MEETING - SECOND PRIVATE SESSION, JANUARY 25, 1996
9. Moved by K. Barker, seconded by D. Caine:
That the Board confirm the action of staff in suspending Steve Bacsalmasi, Principal of Brownridge Public School, without pay, effective January 17, 1996 until January 25, 1996.
That Steve Bacsalmasi be dismissed for cause and that his contract be terminated effective January 25, 1996.
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