Board Meeting – Public Session
Monday, July 5, 2010 Board Room – 8:00 p.m.
Pages
1. Roll Call
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Report from the Board Meeting – Private Session, July 5, 2010
4. Student Trustee Reports – Khizer Amin and Maria Bun
5. Presentation to Student Trustees
6. Ontario Public School Boards’ Association Report
7. Special Announcements
8. Approval of Minutes of the June 17, 2010 1-16 Board Meeting
9. Routine (*) & Non-Routine Presentation of Minutes and Reports of Board Committees:
(a) Board Standing Committee Minutes 17-22 Monday, June 7, 2010
• Non Routine Recommendations #1-5
(b) Chair’s Committee Minutes, 23-54 Monday, June 28, 2010 (*)
(c) Capital Project List (*) 55-56
(d) City of Vaughan, Information Report 57-61 Official Plan (*)
Pages
(e) City of Vaughan, Secondary Plan for 62-65 North Kleinburg-Nashville (*)
(f) City of Vaughan, Woodbridge Centre, 66-69 Secondary Plan (*)
(g) City of Vaughan, Yonge Steeles Corridor 70-75 Secondary Plan (*)
(h) Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) 76-80 Secondary Plan (*)
10. Information and Inquiries
11. Meetings and Events (*) 81
12. Adjournment
YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BOARD MEETING MINUTES - PUBLIC SESSION JUNE 17, 2010
The Board Meeting - Public Session of the York Region District School Board was held in the Board Room of the Education Centre, Aurora at 8:03 p.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2010 with Vice-Chair A. DeBartolo presiding and the following members present; Trustees N. Elgie, S. Geller, G. Kerr, P. Luchowski, E. Richardson, N. Shan, and M. Van Beek
Also in attendance: Student Trustees K. Amin and M. Bun
Regrets: Trustees L. Carruthers, B. Crothers, D. Giangrande and J. Hertz
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
(*)1. Moved by G. Kerr, seconded by N. Shan:
That the agenda be approved as written.
- Carried -
RISE AND REPORT – JUNE 17, 2010 BOARD MEETING – PRIVATE SESSION
(*)2. Moved by E. Richardson, seconded by G. Kerr:
1) That the York Region District School Board approve the recommendations in the Human Resource Services staff report.
2) That the York Region District School Board receive the Student Discipline and Suspension Reports for information.
3) That the York Region District School Board terminate for just cause the employment of effective June 17, 2010.
4) That the York Region School Board request the Director of Education to inform the Ontario College of Teachers regarding the termination of in accordance with Section 277.40 of the Education Act.
5) That the York Region District School Board authorize senior staff to negotiate a resolution of this matter in the event of a resignation or grievance arbitration.
6) That the York Region District School Board approve the school administrator transfer as outlined in the staff report.
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7) That the York Region District School Board approve the recommendations regarding property matters as outlined in the staff reports. - Carried -
STUDENT TRUSTEE REPORT
At this time, Student Trustee M. Bun made the following remarks.
“Madame Chair, Mr. Director, Trustees, Staff, Ladies and Gentlemen.
As school activities are coming to a close and opinions emerge from students board-wide about their learning experiences this past year, my focus turns to the future. Since April I have tried to bring together all the work Khizer and I have done this year to give Lee Shelson an idea of what he should expect when he joins me as a Student Trustee in September. Last week Trustee Services met with both of us for the annual orientation session. Ms. Barnes gave us the Student Trustee Manual and reviewed all the need-to- knows. Going through this for a second year may seem tedious, but I actually found myself picking up things that I didn’t know about during my first term. The Student Trustee experience has been a tremendous learning curve, and it is still ongoing. Trustee Services has been a huge part of that, so I would like to formally recognize Ms. Barnes, Ms. Ballard, and Ms. Page for all the hard work they have done behind the scenes to ease Student Trustees into our new roles.
Lee and I also met on our own to discuss our plans for next year. Community service and leadership opportunities are predominant areas where there is room to expand student involvement, and something we’ll focus on next year. One of my goals for this term was to revamp the current student trustee website and something I will continue to pursue as it has potential to be a great interactive resource for all York Region students, especially since we are now well into the digital age. And, as other initiatives arise province-wide through my involvement with the Ontario Student Trustees’ Association, I cannot think of a better co- student trustee to focus on current Board initiatives and new ideas. Khizer has been very supportive this year through his liaising between the Board and York Region Presidents’ Council (YRPC), and I’m certain that Lee will also be an excellent asset to the Board, to YRPC, and to students as a whole. My focus has turned to preparing Lee for his term which we are already preparing for, and discussing with our peers.
The York Region Presidents’ Council has already met for the transition between our current executive members and those who have been elected to take over next year. It was a celebration, but a preparation as well. With opportunities for leadership involvement already arising, I am looking forward to a Presidents’ Council that will produce leadership and policy initiatives in addition to the student engagement events we have already perfected. Our vision as a group is to unite student leaders and representatives across the board, which has had tremendous success through YRPC and which I am sure will be continued by our new executive.
Transition seems to be the consistent theme at this time of year. June is not an end to learning; it is the gateway to a new beginning. On Saturday, the Ontario Student Trustees’ BOARD MEETING MINUTES - PUBLIC SESSION PAGE 3 JUNE 17, 2010
Association held its transition meeting at our board. We were joined by 20 Student Trustees from across the province who have been, or are preparing to be, leaders in education as unique representatives of the student voice. The outgoing executive council passed on their hard work, insight, and ideas in the form of not just words of wisdom but also gigabytes upon gigabytes of documents, records, and files. At this first meeting our incoming executive council was able to come together and discuss plans for our upcoming terms. Since The Ontario Student Trustees’ Association (OSTA) is the only student stakeholder group at the Ministry of Education, we’ve got a big job ahead of us but will rise to the challenge and lead the way on student representation in all matters of education. It means so much to all of us that we were able to host the meeting right here in York Region, because this truly was a crucial step to bringing together all of our ideas to create a vision for the year ahead. The Board couch even made an appearance in our executive council picture. Stay tuned for that on the OSTA website.
Thank you.”
Vice-Chair A. DeBartolo thanked Student Trustee M. Bun for her report.
APPLAUSE
At this time, Director of Education K. Thurston made the following remarks.
Thornlea Secondary School Student Takes Gold
“Would Marcus Chan please come forward.
A Grade 9 student of Thornlea Secondary School, Marcus Chan, has added a new national title to his resume. Marcus competed for a national wrestling title in British Columbia in the weight class for boys less than 51 kilograms. Marcus won this national competition with apparent ease, winning every round including the gold medal one. He said, however, that “it was not as easy as it looked”.
Each competitor was tough and posed a genuine challenge. However, all of his hard work, training and his favourite move, the double-leg takedown, enabled him to reach the ultimate goal.
This isn’t the first national title for Marcus; last year he won the National Judo championships. Marcus will continue to work hard, keeping the goal of competing for Canada in the Olympics as a possible future milestone.
Joining Marcus tonight is Diana Smith, Vice-Principal at Thornlea Secondary School.
The Canadian National Mathematics League Contest
Would the students from Glen Shields Public School, please come forward.
Grade 6 gifted students from Glen Shields Public School participated in the Canadian National Mathematics League Contest. This contest is held every year in February. BOARD MEETING MINUTES - PUBLIC SESSION PAGE 4 JUNE 17, 2010
Glen Shields competed against 327 schools from across Canada.
The students were required to answer 40 questions in 30 minutes and were allowed to use calculators. Few students score as high as 30 points, students with half that (15 points) are commended.
The Glen Shields team consisted of Shai Rotem (who scored 39), Margaret Dorokhina (scored 36), Yesheng Wang (scored 36), Nolan Strolight (scored 36), Helen Lin (scored 35), Alexa Chew (scored 35), and Tianyao Liu (scored 35).
Shai Rotem also ranked 4th out of the top 29 students across Canada; and 3rd out of the top nine students in Ontario.
Glen Shields Public School ranked 4th out of 327 schools across Canada; and 3rd in Ontario.
Congratulations to you all – this is an amazing achievement.
Joining the students tonight are Principal Sandy Arbuck, Vice-Principal Andrew Locker, and Teachers Lorrain Sher, Jodi Avertick, and Michael Leung.
Spelling Bee
Would our spelling bee students, Ishaan and Sandhia, please come forward.
Vaughan Public Libraries sponsors the annual Spelling Bee in which approximately 100 students from the Maple/Woodbridge area register. The contestants work with volunteer high school students who coach them from February to April. The preparation for each level is to study approximately 400 words in the Oxford dictionary.
Every registered student competes in the regional competition. The first place winner in each division (primary, junior and intermediate) moves on to the nationals. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners also receive trophies and cash prizes.
Fossil Hill Public School student Ishaan Chandok won the primary regional championship. Finishing in 1st place qualified him to proceed to the provincial championships in Toronto. At the provincials, the Grade three student placed 6th. Ishaan described the experience as “fun but kind of hard and scary because the world is watching you”.
Sandhia Senthilnathan from Vellore Woods Public School placed 1st in the junior category of the regionals and went on to compete at the provincial level where she also came in 6th place.
Congratulations to both our students.
I would like to add that Tisha Nelson, a Long Term Occasional Teacher with our BOARD MEETING MINUTES - PUBLIC SESSION PAGE 5 JUNE 17, 2010
Board, was the Chapter President for Vaughan/Maple and worked very hard to support our students on this initiative. Thank you, Tisha.
Joining our students tonight are Fossil Hill Public School Principal Rita Russo, Vice Principal Agnes Iszo, and Teacher Mrs. Pacitto.
DECA International Career Development Competition
Would our DECA students please come forward.
Approximately 14,000 students from around the world competed in Business Marketing events at the DECA International Career Development Competition. The competition was held in Louisville, Kentucky from April 22 to April 29, 2010. The students participated in a variety of events including oral events; written business proposal papers that included oral presentations of these papers; written tests; and computer simulation events.
Some of the categories that students competed in were: financial and accounting principles; hotel and lodging; restaurant food services; quick serve management; sports and entertainment marketing; and entrepreneurial events to name only a few.
Students have the opportunity to earn top 20 rankings in their oral and/or written tests. Upon earning a top 20 place overall, they move on to compete in the final round of competition.
Students with the 10 highest scores from the final round are called on stage, with trophies going to the first, second and third place winners. The following students finished in the top three for their categories:
First Place: Wesley O’Beirne, Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School (Accounting Applications Individual Oral Event) Jessica Liu, Richmond Hill High School (Business Law and Ethics Team Oral Event) Joanna Wang, Richmond Hill High School (Business Law and Ethics Team Oral Event)
Second Place: Angie Tang, Bayview Secondary School (Principles of Business Marketing Individual Oral Event) Tyler Arbus, Unionville High School (Accounting Applications Individual Oral Event) Faraz Alidina, Unionville High School (Business Services Marketing Individual Oral Event)
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Third Place: Jawad Shujaatali, Richmond Hill High School (Virtual Business Challenge – Sports) Ron Burshtein, Richmond Hill High School (Virtual Business Challenge – Sports)
Well done to all of you.
Joining our students tonight are:
Principal John Glezakos and teacher Michelle Axelrod from Richmond Hill High School; Principal David McAdam and teacher Mark Fuller from Dr. G.W. Williams SecondarySchool, and, Unionville High School Principal Susan Logue.
Skills Canada
Would Brittany Stern and Shezal Lalani please come forward.
Brittany Stern is a Grade 12 Honour student at Huron Heights Secondary School studying as an Ontario Youth Apprentice Program hairstyling apprentice. During this, her final year in school, Brittany competed in the York Region District School Board Skills Challenge and ended up with a silver medal that narrowly missed qualifying her to advance to the Ontario level.
Two weeks prior to the Ontario competition, Brittany learned that the gold medal winner had to withdraw from the Ontario level competition, opening the door for Brittany to compete.
She immediately began training in preparation for the upcoming competition, working with one of the world's best competition stylists for eight straight days. Despite the intensity of the training, Brittany was thought unlikely to be in medal contention. Despite the odds, Brittany went on to win the provincial gold medal and from there, the national silver medal. She was subsequently offered a position at a prestigious salon. She is planning to train to compete again as a post-secondary student apprentice.
Well done Brittany.
Shezal Lalani is a Grade 11 student from Richmond Green Secondary School. Shezal had the honour to be the first student to represent our Board in the ‘Job Interview’ contest at the Ontario Technological Skills Competition. In advance of the competition, Shezal prepared and submitted an application which consisted of a cover letter and resume for assessment by a panel of evaluators. In addition, she competed in the job interview and in a career exploration component that took place during the competition.
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For her outstanding achievement in these areas, Shezal was awarded the bronze medal in the ‘Job Interview’ category.
Congratulations Shezal.
We also have with us tonight: From Huron Heights Secondary School, principal Tod Dungey and teacher Susan Beckenlehmer; and, From Richmond Green Seconday School, principal Debra Conrad-Knight and teacher Sue Smitko.
2010 Character Awards
The Character Community Foundation of York Region recently presented its 2010 Character Awards. Among the recipients were several York Region District School Board staff, students and schools. Would you all please come forward.
Matthew Levy please come forward.
Matthew Levy won the Citizen of Character Award for the age 6-10 category. Matthew raised $120 for the earthquake ravaged people of Haiti by having his friends and family sponsor him for swimming lengths. He swam 21 continuous lengths in half an hour. He also donated his own chore money to help the cause.
In addition, Matthew also demonstrated his honesty by turning into the school a cell phone he found.
Matthew, who attends German Mills Public School, demonstrated courage, initiative, perseverance, respect, responsibility, compassion, and optimism, by thinking of and helping people in need.
Well done Matthew.
Matthew Massel, a Markham District High School student, won for the 11-15 age category. He has overcome many obstacles in his life, including high anxiety, learning disabilities and Tourette’s syndrome. Despite these challenges, Matthew has become a junior ambassador and spokesman for children’s mental health and for the York Centre for Children Youth and Families. His goal is to raise awareness about children’s mental health and to let others know that they are not alone.
Matthew played an active role with the local media on the opening of a new building for the York Centre, which he also helped to fundraise for.
In November 2009, Matthew spoke at the Ontario legislature for the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Children. Matthew advocated for increased funding to help children with mental illness and agreed to have his taped speech used by the Advocate for Children and Youth’s website. BOARD MEETING MINUTES - PUBLIC SESSION PAGE 8 JUNE 17, 2010
Matthew also spoke in December 2009 in front of 1,000 people at a benefit concert for the York Centre and his speech was taped for use by our Board. Despite Matthew’s challenges, his optimism and courage continue to shine through. Matthew takes the initiative to include others, show compassion, fight for what is fair, and educate those around him.
His perseverance for a more accepting world is astounding. Unfortunately, Matthew could not be in attendance tonight.
Shanee Bailey, please come forward.
Shanee is the recipient for the 16-18 age group. She is presently a Grade 12 student at Langstaff Secondary School where she has displayed a high commitment to school involvement and the school community.
She has been both a player and team manager for the junior and senior girls’ basketball teams as well as being team manager for the girls’ volleyball team and boys’ basketball team.
She is an executive member of the Student Athletic Association and has also been an active member of the Multicultural Club, Yearbook Club and Black History Club in Grades 9 and 10. In Grade 11 she joined the Announcement Team and won “Queen of Spirit Week” for her dedication, enthusiasm, positive attitude, creativity and imagination.
Shanee has consistently demonstrated many of the qualities associated with character education. She is responsible, respectful and shows initiative and exemplifies natural energy and enthusiasm towards all her endeavours.
Rashmi Swarup, Debbie Ziegler, and Aldrin Fernando from Langstaff Secondary School are also in attendance to support Shanee.
Would our Rogers Public School parent council member, Caroline Gulbronson, please come forward.
Rogers Public School is one of two recipients of the schools of character award. Year after year, the teachers, parents and students of Rogers Public School have worked together to make their community a better place to live.
The students demonstrate compassion and responsibility with annual campaigns such as the loonies and twoonies drive, a Halloween for Hunger campaign in support of local families in need and a Christmas food drive for the Salvation Army.
Various student clubs are also making a difference in the region and across the globe. The students’ “Me to We” raises thousands of dollars every year for various global projects, including clean water and sanitation for communities in India and Haiti.
The Rogers Environmental Club helps students learn to respect the environment and BOARD MEETING MINUTES - PUBLIC SESSION PAGE 9 JUNE 17, 2010 takes action to educate the school community to do the same. The Knitting Club provides handmade blankets through Project Linus to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or in need.
Rogers Public School also demonstrates inclusiveness through its high level of parent involvement in the school. Parents coordinate lunch programs, work in the library, and volunteer in the classroom with guided reading programs.
Rogers Public School demonstrates the courage, compassion and initiative to make a difference in the greater community.
Well done Rogers Public School.
Would the representatives of Rosedale Heights Public School please come forward.
Rosedale Heights Public School is also a recipient of the schools of character award. Rosedale Heights provides a warm, inclusive and compassionate environment for everyone who enters the building. The staff ensures that all children learn and develop responsibility and commitment to their friends, family and teachers.
Many activities take place each year that demonstrate character and commitment to the community at large. A student with special needs and his Educational Assistant organized a “Loonies and Toonies” fundraiser for Haiti. Within a week, they had collected $755 which was then donated to the Red Cross.
A food drive for the Aurora Food pantry was organized by a Grade 7 student who created the posters and collected non-perishable items for the food bank in York Region.
The monthly teachings and integration of the 10 Board Character traits help to ensure that the school community is collaborative and inclusive and these types of initiatives show the results of that teaching.
Representing Rosedale Heights tonight are Principal Marni Collier, and Teachers Paulette McMullon and Carrie Glass.
Would Scott Brown please come forward.
Scott is the recipient of the Educator of Character Award. He is a Grade 5 teacher at Little Rouge Public School in Markham. Scott has a passion for social justice, global awareness and environmental conscientiousness. Scott helped found the school’s first student social team, “Be the Change.” Everyone who has had the pleasure of stepping into his classroom knows that Scott’s passion goes much deeper than leading a club could demonstrate.
Scott’s classroom décor exemplifies his focus, which is integrated into every subject, unit, and strand of the Ontario curriculum. Just a few of the programs Scott has BOARD MEETING MINUTES - PUBLIC SESSION PAGE 10 JUNE 17, 2010 initiated in his classroom, school, and community are the Global Education Activity Resource literacy program, World Water Day poster assignment, Take Action writing contest, and a Vow of Silence Day for children’s rights.
Scott is a truly inspirational teacher who not only lives and demonstrates the character traits, but also encourages his students to become active, contributing citizens through positive change.
Congratulations Scott. Joining Scott tonight is Little Rouge Public School Principal Gary Young.
Congratulations to all of the Character Award recipients.
Work Experience Program
Would our Work Experience Program employers, as well as Rinske Corbett, please come forward.
The Work Experience Program is a training program that enables students with developmental disabilities to learn more about themselves and the world of work. These opportunities encourage students to develop their work, life and social skills; at the same time raising the profile of students with disabilities and highlighting their abilities. The York Region District School Board values its partnerships with Tim Horton’s, Bass Pro Shops and Aurora Home Depot and the opportunity they provide for students to be a part of the community in a meaningful way.
Ambrish and Chhaya Thakkar have partnered with the Work Experience Program for five years. To further their recognition of student’s hard work and efforts, these Tim Hortons franchise owners proposed a new initiative to our district and to the Tim Horton Children’s Foundation. The Tim Hortons’ “Be Yourself” Appreciation Day pilot project included two events inspired and arranged by Mr. Thakkar. His desire was to acknowledge the hard work and perseverance of work experience students and their community class peers by sponsoring fun opportunities in the community that students may otherwise have not yet experienced.
Two classes of 25 students attended a theatrical performance at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts earlier this spring, a first opportunity for many. Ambrish was there to personally welcome the students upon arrival and to ensure that their needs were met within the venue.
The second outing includes transportation to and from an action-packed day of fun and team building activities at a Tim Hortons-owned farm in Georgetown. Another group of 25 students had the opportunity to learn about and experience agriculture, tile making, photography, recreational field games and a sing along thanks to the generosity of Ambrish and Chhaya and the Tim Hortons Children’s Foundation.
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Bass Pro Shops has been a partner with the Work Experience Program for more than five years.
Last year, one student had a goal of obtaining part-time employment by his June graduation. By the end of the school year, he had not met the targets outlined by the management in order to be offered a position. His manager, Dave Allman, believed in the student’s potential that with additional time and support, the student would master the necessary skills. He offered the student a paid position and enlisted the support of community agencies to ensure a smooth transition to employment. One year later, this particular graduate is an independent, proud and successful employee.
Representing Bass Pro Shops tonight is Dave Allman. Thank you to Dave, and your team, for your work over the years.
A team of Aurora Home Depot staff coordinated by Human Resources Manager, Bryan Rennie, and staff from Human Resources, Merchandising and Fulfillment have demonstrated outstanding character, compassion and acceptance of the unique qualities of students.
Over the past school year, this team has worked with a young man to help him not only learn the necessary job skills but also to help him believe in himself and his abilities. The team’s willingness to share their skills combined with a positive attitude and welcoming environment are reflected in his success.
Without their dedication, creativity and ongoing patience, a young man’s ability would not yet have been recognized or appreciated.
Well done Bryan and thank you to your team.
Additionally, we would like to extend our appreciation to Rinske Corbett, an Educational Assistant for twelve years. During this time, she has worked to meet the needs of students who have been with identified intellectual or developmental disabilities. Through intensive job coaching, Rinske facilitates strong relationships with all of our community business partners. Rinske educates the employers and ommunity members to recognize and value the abilities of all students.
Thank you Rinske, and thank you to all of our Work Experience employers!
Heather Greening, Roseanne Spiar, Nancy Bennett, and Zoe Williamson are also here tonight. They are our Work Experience Coordinators and they also work very hard to support both our employers and our students.
North Star
Would Richard Lachowicz please come forward.
Richard is June’s North Star recipient. He was nominated by his colleague, Melissa BOARD MEETING MINUTES - PUBLIC SESSION PAGE 12 JUNE 17, 2010
Sanderse at Pine Grove Public School. Here are Melissa’s reasons for nominating Richard for this award:
“Richard is the colleague who can always bring a smile to everyone’s face - teachers, custodians, secretaries, principals, parents and especially our students… if Richard is in the room one forgets about all the stresses of the workplace.
He actively models support for all regardless of position or experience. He is eager to help new and experienced teachers with new strategies and productive teaching methods. Richard is humble but I can assure you that he supports his peers without ever taking any credit.”
Congratulations Richard.
Richard has a 9-month-old baby at home and he wasn’t sure if he would be able to make it out tonight.
We’re glad you were able to come out tonight to accept this recognition Richard.”
Vice-Chair A. DeBartolo congratulated all winners and thanked them for their contributions. Director Thurston also thanked Communications Officer Erin Bain for her work in coordinating APPLAUSE each month.
ONTARIO PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARDS’ ASSOCIATION REPORT
Trustee P. Luchowski provided an update on the recent Ontario Public School Boards’ Association’s Annual General Meeting and the election results. Further election details will be available in the trustee lounge.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(*)3. Moved by M. Van Beek, seconded by P. Luchowski:
That the minutes of the May 27, 2010 Board Meeting be approved as written. - Carried -
ROUTINE RECOMMENDATIONS
(*)4. Moved by G. Kerr, seconded by N. Shan:
That the Board adopt the following routine recommendations (*) in accordance with Board Procedure.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE, JUNE 3, 2010
1) Approval of Agenda
That the SEAC agenda be approved as amended, deferring item six regarding the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) – Customer Service Standards presentation.
2) Receipt of Minutes
That the minutes of the May 6, 2010 Special Education Advisory Committee meeting be received for information.
3) Special Education Plan
That the Special Education Advisory Committee receive the Special Education Report for information.
4) Special Education Report
That the Special Education Advisory Committee receive the Special Education Report for information.
6) Report from the Board
That the Special Education Advisory Committee receive the Report from the Board for information.
7) Communications Sub-Committee Update
That the Special Education Advisory Committee receive the Communications Sub-Committee report for information.
NON-ROUTINE RECOMMENDATIONS #1-2, CHAIR’S COMMITTEE MINUTES, MAY 17, 2010
(*)5. Moved by E. Richardson, seconded by M. Van Beek:
That the York Region District School Board receive the staff report Construction Projects Review.
- Carried -
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(*)6. Moved by E. Richardson, seconded by N. Shan:
That notwithstanding Board By-Law 3:00:01, the York Region District School Board extend the term of the current Race Relations Advisory Committee members to June 30, 2011 in order to carry out the review and renewal of the committee prior to the appointment of new members for the period ending November 30, 2014. - Carried -
NON-ROUTINE RECOMMENDATIONS #1-6, POLICY AND BY-LAW COMMITTEE MINUTES, JUNE 7, 2010
(*)7. Moved by P. Luchowski, seconded by N. Elgie:
Approval of Agenda
That the agenda be approved as written.
- Carried -
(*)8. Moved by M. Van Beek, seconded by E. Richardson:
Policy #261.0, Equity and Inclusive Education
That in accordance with Board Policy #285.0, Board Policies and Procedures, Working Draft Policy #261.0, Equity and Inclusive Education, be circulated for comment.
Policy #250.0, Violence Prevention and Intervention
That in accordance with Board Policy #285.0, Board Policies and Procedures, Working Draft Policy #250.0, Violence Prevention and Intervention, be circulated for comment.
Policy #235.0, Environmental Policy
That in accordance with Board Policy #285.0, Board Policies and Procedures, Policy #235.0, Environmental Policy (First Draft Revision), be circulated for comment.
Policy #108.0, Student Accommodation
That revisions to Board Policy #108.0, Student Accommodation, be dealt with in conjunction with Board Policy #680.0, Transportation to/from Schools, to ensure alignment of language and concepts.
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CHARLES HOWITT PUBLIC SCHOOL, STORM WATER EASEMENT REQUEST, TOWN OF RICHMOND HILL
(*)9. Moved by E. Richardson, seconded by P. Luchowski:
1. That the York Region District School Board grant an easement to the Town of Richmond Hill as shown in Appendix B, located along the north and west property lines for Charles Howitt Public School.
2. That the Town of Richmond Hill be granted permission to perform the agreed upon scope of work to address storm water management issues at the Town’s cost, and the renewal to the playground asphalt and the roof drainage repair at the Board’s cost.
- Carried -
PIERRE BERTON PUBLIC SCHOOL, OPENING OF TENDERS, CITY OF VAUGHAN
(*)10. Moved by E. Richardson, seconded by M. Van Beek:
That the York Region District School Board approve the total estimated construction cost, not to exceed $9,587,270.00, for the construction of Pierre Berton Public School, City of Vaughan, subject to Ministry approval.
- Carried -
NELLIE MCCLUNG PUBLIC SCHOOL, CITY OF VAUGHAN
(*)11. Moved by G. Kerr, seconded by N. Shan:
That the York Region District School Board approve the total estimated construction cost, not to exceed $10,328,370.00, for the construction of Nellie McClung Public School, City of Vaughan, subject to Ministry approval. - Carried -
FULL TIME EARLY LEARNING – EXTENDED DAY FEE STRUCTURE REPORT
Director Thurston indicated that the fee structure for Full Time Early Learning required revisiting due to the recent release of Ontario Regulation 225/10 – Extended Day Programs. Coordinating Superintendent D. Belchetz informed trustees that most of the original fee remains the same but that the province now stipulates that an additional $5.00 be appended to accommodate special needs students, resulting in a revised cost of $30.00.
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(*)12. Moved by E. Richardson, seconded by P. Luchowski:
That the York Region District School approve the revised recommended fee structure for the Early Learning Extended Day Program, 2010-2011.
- Carried -
INFORMATION AND INQUIRIES
REGULATIONS ON CODES OF CONDUCT FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
Regarding the Ministry of Education’s letter asking for comments on a regulation to be written on codes of conduct for School Boards, Senior Manager, Board and Trustee Services L. Barnes clarified that comments from trustees would form the basis of the Board’s response.
Director Thurston indicated that the mandatory component of the resulting regulation may be imbedded in the Board’s code of conduct.
ADJOURNMENT
(*)13. Moved by N. Shan, seconded by S. Geller
That the Board Meeting be adjourned at 8:52 p.m.
- Carried -
Chair of the Board Director of Education and Secretary-Treasurer
YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BOARD STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING - PUBLIC SESSION June 7, 2010
The public session of the Board Standing Committee Meeting of Monday, June 7, 2010, commenced at 7:05 p.m. in the Board Room with Chair A. DeBartolo presiding and the following trustees present; L. Carruthers, G. Kerr, P. Luchowski, N. Shan and M. Van Beek.
Also present: Student Trustees K. Amin and M. Bun
Regrets: L. Carruthers, B. Crothers, N. Elgie, S. Geller, D. Giangrande, J. Hertz and E. Richardson
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
1. Moved by G. Kerr, seconded by M. Van Beek:
That the agenda be approved as written
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HEALTHY SCHOOLS, MINISTRY DIRECTIVE POLICY/PROGRAM MEMORANDUM 150 – SCHOOL FOOD AND BEVERAGE POLICY
Director of Education K. Thurston noted the Healthy Schools initiative has progressed from policy developed from the Ministry of Education and impacts the entire system. He introduced Superintendent of Curriculum and Instructional Services B. Planche who remarked the Policy/Program Memorandum 150 (PPM 150) is an integral section in the Ministry’s initiative covering health education. She welcomed Curriculum Consultants J. Anderson and D. Totten and Senior Manager, Administrative Services D. Neale to present a more in-depth review of PPM 150.
Curriculum Consultant J. Anderson mentioned the importance between the connection of this policy and student’s academic achievement. Statistics show healthy students learn and perform better.
Note: Student Trustee K. Amin entered the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
In her overview of PPM 150, Ms. Anderson listed some of the supports and services supplied to the Board by the Ministry. PPM 150 is the second stage of The Healthy Food and Healthy Schools Act, April 2008 which was introduced last year and affects all food and beverages sold in Ontario elementary and secondary schools with minimal exceptions. Foods are categorized into three sections with 80 per cent under the “Sell Most” area, 20 per cent in the “Sell Less” section and foods and beverages “Not Permitted”. Ms. Anderson stressed the importance of reading food labels since the same foods, depending on the ingredients, can fall under any of these three categories. BOARD STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES PAGE 2 June 7, 2010
She provided some examples of foods which can and cannot be sold due to ingredients and explained how foods without nutritional labels must have specific components to determine the level of healthiness. Ms. Anderson also reviewed the beverage standards which only differ between elementary and secondary schools with serving sizes and decaffeinated drinks permitted for sale.
Curriculum Consultant D. Totten briefly discussed the foods allowed in school cafeterias and vending machines and stated expiring food contracts will be re-negotiated for spring 2011. Mr. Totten acknowledged there are exemptions to PPM 150 with the “School Wide Special Event Days” which are used as a last resort for special events and activities. Other considerations that apply when selling food or drinks include environmental practices, religious accommodations and allergies. He mentioned the Board is well positioned to implement PPM 150; however, there is always area for improvement. Implementation is more than just education and changing practices. Full action is required for the entire organization. Aside from the immediate and long-term health concerns listed in the presentation, extensive research and data indicates nutrition and learning are connected. Mr. Totten stated it is important to engage communities. The Board is educating through administrator training, healthy schools and workplace network and advisory groups, school council forums, public health resources and providing information to local food and beverage vendors.
Responding to a trustee question, Senior Manager, Administrative Services D. Neale explained Keswick and Sutton District High Schools are the only two cafeteria self- operating secondary schools and 29 secondary schools have contracted services. Self- operating services are maintained by the school and Community Education Centre not Administrative Services. The revenue generated is approximately $1 million yearly. Superintendent of Education C. McAdam clarified the difference with self-operated schools is students are surveyed about menu choices and provide support in the food service area. Associate Director of Education B. Richardson commented the two self- operating schools involve students in the food service industry though the preparation and delivery of food in a program component.
Curriculum Consultant J. Anderson answered a trustee question stating the use of “School Wide Special Event Days” for scheduled pizza days is not in alignment with the healthy schools policy. The 10 days issued should be reserved for unique situations. Superintendent of Curriculum and Instructional Services B. Planche noted, if implemented correctly, this becomes a community approach and creates a partnership with school councils and parents. Trustees questioned the term “special events” and the messaging associated with this term. Ms. Anderson stated the Ministry has dictated the terminology to be used.
Superintendent Planche replied to a trustee concern stating the Board will assist school councils and parents through the challenge of finding new food sources and assist with various learning models. The message needs to be communicated to the appropriate community groups and students and implementation is an ongoing learning opportunity. Director of Education K. Thurston thanked Superintendent Planche, Curriculum Consultants J. Anderson and D. Totten and Senior Manager, Administrative Services D. BOARD STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES PAGE 3 June 7, 2010
Neale for the insightful presentation. Director Thurston commented the healthy school issue needs to be seen as a learning opportunity for the entire school community since this affects public attitude and understanding. The 10 day special event allowance was to provide a transition period for both schools and suppliers to provide an opportunity to adjust practices. He clarified the Board is well positioned within school communities to lead the way in this area.
Superintendent of Curriculum and Instructional Services B. Planche mentioned there are 103 schools currently involved in the healthy schools network.
In response to a trustee question, Curriculum Consultant J. Anderson stated the 10 “Special Event” days are outlined in PPM 150 and principals are given the option on how to use these days. Trustees were shown the comprehensive and quick reference guides developed for vendors. These guides have been shown to administrators and can be used as a resource to share with communities.
Vice-Chair A. DeBartolo thanked everyone for the presentation.
2. Moved by M. Van Beek, seconded by P. Luchowski:
That the York Region District School Board receive the Policy/Program Memorandum 150 – School Food and Beverage Policy report for information.
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NEW AND RETIRED OCCASIONAL TEACHERS
Director of Education K. Thurston introduced Coordinating Superintendent of Education C. Tulley who referenced a newspaper article regarding Ontario school boards overspending on hiring retired teachers. Mr. Tulley stated the article raised many concerns and questions and the topic is being presented to trustees to clarify the Board’s hiring practice, provide statistics and to describe future practices. Superintendent Tulley welcomed Senior Manager, Human Resource Services D. Cammaert, Manager, Human Resource Services J. Hicks and Manager, Recruitment and Retention E. Gordon.
Manager, Recruitment and Retention E. Gordon outlined for trustees some factors which have influenced the Board in the hiring and deployment of retirees as occasional teachers. Some of these factors include the elimination of mandatory retirement provisions in 2006, a previous teacher shortage which caused changes to the teacher pension plan legislation and suspended the limits for re-employment and an increase of teacher candidates graduating from Faculties of Education. Collective agreements also influence how the Board hires occasional teachers. The hiring framework has been regulated by a collective agreement cap for both elementary and secondary occasional teachers. In 2006/2007 the Board developed processes to support the hiring of occasional teachers in the areas of new graduates and recent retirees. She provided BOARD STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES PAGE 4 June 7, 2010
statistics of new graduates placed on the occasional teaching list and noted less than 20 per cent of occasional teachers are retirees. Ms. Gordon explained all retirees are eligible to apply for the occasional teacher list; however, only qualified teachers willing to travel to high need areas are considered. All others teachers much participate in the regular teacher hiring process. She clarified being on the occasional teacher list is not a right or automatic for retirees. In the attempt to balance the needs of students and ongoing fiscal responsibility retired teachers may be hired. Retirees are usually required in a high needs area working with special need students in a unique position, challenging location or working in the area of immersion or core French. These areas have limited, qualified and experienced teachers.
In the future, Manager, Recruitment and Retention E. Gordon explained the Board needs to continue to monitor high need areas and understand the impact of future changes, continue to assess qualifications and experience. The number one goal is to continue to hire the best teachers possible.
Coordinating Superintendent of Education C. Tulley clarified for trustees the parameters the Board takes into consideration when placing retirees on the long-term occasional teachers’ list. Retired teachers are only considered if they can teach in high need areas and are willing to travel to specific locations. Superintendent Tulley explained there is a nominal cap within the collective agreement permitting a maximum number of teachers on the elementary and secondary lists. The Board must work with this cap and engage and keep teachers active with regular work or the outcome is teachers will look elsewhere for employment. Director of Education K. Thurston assured trustees fewer than 10 retirees were added to the occasional list last year which is far fewer than in the past due to changes in the collective agreements and other areas. Superintendent Tulley provided further clarification on daily and long-term occasional rates and the number of teachers on the list.
Manager, Recruitment and Retention E. Gordon confirmed for trustees the number of unqualified new graduates added to the long-term occasional list this spring is approximately 200 in the elementary and 56 in the secondary panel.
In response to a trustee question, Coordinating Superintendent of Education C. Tulley stated the Board is allowed to use a non-qualified teacher in emergency situations up to a maximum of 10 days. These new graduate students have usually participated in their practice teaching with the Board and are offered the opportunity to teach; however, they are not guaranteed a spot or given special treatment. This is a valuable method of screening possible teaching candidates for teaching skills. Ms. Gordon stressed these teachers are not of part of the teacher cap or on the long-term occasional list and are only used on an emergency basis for high need areas.
Superintendent Tulley replied to a trustee query regarding how the data quoted in the newspaper article were calculated. Superintendent Tulley stated these numbers were strictly calculations based on a teacher’s pay rate. All new and retired teachers on the list receive the same pay rate and only change if a teacher has a long-term contract and rates are calculated on experience. The numbers quoted in the article did not represent BOARD STANDING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES PAGE 5 June 7, 2010
the situation in York Region. Director of Education K. Thurston mentioned additional spaces previously created to solve a teacher shortage have been built into the ongoing permanent financing of Facilities of Education and never removed. Facilities of Education will continue to fill spaces because there is no incentive for any provincial or international facility to reduce the supply sector. Measures have been enacted to assist in increasing new teachers into the system in York Region.
Trustees asked to receive statistical information on which specific high need areas have required retirees to return during the past few years and how many retirees signed onto the long-term occasional list and re-signed back on after the six month period expired. Superintendent of Education C. Tulley confirmed only 10 retired teachers joined the occasional teachers’ list last year. Director of Education K. Thurston stated data on the total number of retired teachers signed onto the occasional teachers’ list during the past Action Item few years would be provided by Human Resource Services.
Manager, Recruitment and Retention E. Gordon acknowledged during recent years the number of retired teachers has decreased due to restrictions. In the past few years, less than 50 retired teachers applied at the elementary or secondary levels. Many teachers are not accepted because they do not meet the Board’s specific requirement needs.
Superintendent Tulley explained to trustees the reason the Board hires some retirees is because in some cases these teachers can provide the best instruction for students in specific areas such as special education, French and music. A new teacher may not be qualified or experienced in these specific areas. He stated the Board’s overall goal is to hire teachers, both retired and new, which is in the best interest for all students in the classroom. He answered a trustee question confirming the number of days for a teacher to move to the long-term occasional list as per the collective agreement is 11 consecutive days for elementary and 10 days for secondary. Ms. Gordon specified these days are for the same teacher in the same assignment consecutively. She answered a query confirming currently both elementary and secondary retired teachers can work 95 days, in the first three years following retirement without impacting their pension, and 20 days per year thereafter indefinitely. Starting September 1, 2012, the 20 days will increase to 50 days indefinitely.
In response to a trustee question Director of Education K. Thurston stated the collective agreement caps list all teachers equally and does not categorize regular teachers or retirees into specific groups.
Vice-Chair A. DeBartolo thanked Ms. Gordon, Ms. Hicks and Ms. Cammaert for the extensive information and presentation.
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3. Moved by G. Kerr, seconded by N. Shan:
That the York Region District School Board receive the New and Retired Occasional Teachers report for information.
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CASH DISBURSEMENTS, APRIL 2010
Associate Director of Education B. Richardson clarified for trustees the reduced list of cash disbursements is due to the Board completing the ordering process prior to the summer months.
4. Moved by M. Van Beek, seconded by N. Shan:
That the York Region District School Board approve the following recommendations.
1. That Cash Disbursements for April 2010 for all expenditures, except item #29, in the sum of $13,137,291.33 be approved.
2. That Cash Disbursements for April 2010 for item #29, in the sum of $82,864,446.13 be approved.
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ADJOURNMENT
5. Moved by P. Luchowski, seconded by G. Kerr:
That the Board Standing Committee Public Meeting adjourn at 8:09 p.m.
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YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
CHAIR’S COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING #7 (PUBLIC) JUNE 28, 2010
The public session of the Chair’s Committee meeting was held at 2:30 p.m. in Room 103 at the Aurora Education Centre on Monday, June 28, 2010 with the following members present:
A. DeBartolo (via audio conference) D. Giangrande J. Hertz L. Barnes K. Thurston
Regrets: L. Carruthers
Also in attendance: Coordinating Superintendent B. Harper
(*)1. That the York Region District School Board receive the staff report Construction Projects Review. (Appendix 1)
(*)2. That the York Region District School Board receive the correspondence from the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board regarding Accumulated Surpluses and Special Education High Needs Amount for information. (Appendix 2)
(*)3. That the York Region District School Board receive the information regarding trustee honoraria provided by the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association and the Ministry of Education, and that the Board consider this item at the August or September, 2011 Board Meeting following receipt of Ontario Consumer Price Index information in July. (Appendix 3)
(*)4. That the York Region District School Board approve the 2011 Board Committee Meeting Calendar. (Appendix 4)
(*)5. That all staff be asked to avoid scheduling any meetings involving trustees that conflict with the 2011 Board Committee Meeting Calendar.
June 28, 2010 For further information, please contact the Director, Chair Diane Giangrande or Lori Barnes.
YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS REVIEW
(As of July 5, 2010)
YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS REVIEW (As of July 5, 2010)
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Architect Contractor Start Proposed Scheduling Date on Occupancy Projects Site Date
Bond Lake Public School (EC) Stafford Pre-Eng Aug 4/09 Sept 6/10 On schedule Haensli Contracting 245 Old Colony Road Richmond Hill, Ontario Architects
Electrical fixtures and devices 95% installed. Lockers are all installed. Elevator installation in progress. Millwork installation 75% complete on ground floor and 90% on second floor. Gym flooring all done except paint game lines. Mechanical rough 100% complete on both floors. Mechanical insulation 95% complete on first floor, second floor 100% complete. Mechanical room: Sheet metal 75% complete, Electrical 50% and Plumbing 20% complete. Sprinkler rough in on both floors 100% complete. Sprinkler drops installed 90% on second floor. All exterior metal flashing is completed. Exterior works: site services 100% complete, site grading, curbs & asphalt sub-base granular started. Caulking on interior 100% complete, on exterior 80% complete. Brick veneer installation 100% complete. Painting 95% complete. Fireproofing and firestopping completed. T-bar ceiling grid 100% complete on second floor and 90% complete on first floor.
Legend: Assistant Manager’s New Construction JL – Jennifer Lang MF – Mike Ferreira BB – Bryan Blackert EC – Emil Caraghin
YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS REVIEW (As of July 5, 2010)
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Architect Contractor Start Proposed Scheduling Date on Occupancy Projects Site Date
Glenn Gould Public School (EC) IBI Group Percon Sept 9/09 Sept 6/10 On schedule 675 Vellore Park Aveue Architects Construction Vaughan, Ontario
Electrical room set up 90% complete. Drywall 95% complete. T-bar ceiling 90% done. Metal stairs installed, except railing. Millwork 90% complete on ground floor and 98% complete on second floor. Roofing all installed including canopies and metal flashing. Painting on both floors 90% complete. Controls installation 90% complete on first floor and 95% complete on second floor. Mechanical room set up all done except insulation (just started). Boiler room set up 100% complete. VCT flooring 100% installed except base board. Ceramic tile for corridor on first floor 90% complete. Data cabling entire building 85% complete.
Legend: Assistant Manager’s New Construction JL – Jennifer Lang MF – Mike Ferreira BB – Bryan Blackert EC – Emil Caraghin
YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS REVIEW (As of July 5, 2010)
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Architect Contractor Start Proposed Scheduling Date on Occupancy Projects Site Date
Sam Chapman Public School (MF) MCA Pre-Eng Sept 14/09 Sept 6/10 On schedule Contracting 270 Alfred Paterson Drive Markham, Ontario
Electrical rough in on first floor 80% complete, second floor 75% complete. Electrical finishing on both floors 10% complete. Fire alarm wiring on both floors 40% complete. Mechanical rough in on both floors 75% complete. Sheet metal on first floor 75% complete, on second floor 85% complete. Punch window frames 95% complete, glazing 90% complete. Curtain wall frames 70% complete, glazing 60% complete. Block filler 100% complete on both floors. Finish painting on first floor 80% complete, 75% complete on second floor. T-bar grid 10% complete on first floor, 40% on second floor. Drywall ceiling 70% complete on first floor, 60% on second floor. VCT flooring on second floor 70% complete. Ceramic tile wall 10% complete on first floor, 40% on second floor. Site services 90% complete. Brick veneer 90% complete. Blue skin/insulation 100% complete.
Legend: Assistant Manager’s New Construction JL – Jennifer Lang MF – Mike Ferreira BB – Bryan Blackert EC – Emil Caraghin
YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS REVIEW (As of July 5, 2010)
NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS Architect Contractor Start Proposed Scheduling Date on Occupancy Projects Site Date
Pierre Berton Public School Robertson Aquicon July 5/10 Sept 7/10 Simmons
Received building permit.
Nellie McClung Public School Snyder & Torcom July 5/10 Sept 7/10 Associates
Awaiting building permit.
NEW SECONDARY SCHOOLS Architect Contractor Start Proposed Scheduling Date on Occupancy Projects Site Date
Centre For Continuous Learning (MF) Moffet & Maystar Sept 8/09 Jan 3/11 Behind Duncan General schedule 36 Regatta Avenue Richmond Hill, Ontario Architects Contractors
Temporary storm water storage 90% complete. Up fill material 90% complete. Site services 90% complete. Non-load bearing walls on first floor 100% complete, 60% complete on second floor. Electrical rough in on first floor 55% complete, 45% complete on second floor. Mechanical rough in on first floor 45% complete, 20% complete on second floor. Structural steel 70% complete. All AHU and chiller on and in place . Roof joist to be delivered June 14, 2010.
Legend: Assistant Manager’s New Construction JL – Jennifer Lang MF – Mike Ferreira BB – Bryan Blackert EC – Emil Caraghin
YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS REVIEW (As of July 5, 2010)
REPLACEMENT SCHOOLS Architect Contractor Start Proposed Scheduling Date on Occupancy Projects Site Date
Markham District High School Replacement (MF) Moffet & Percon Oct 31/08 Aug/10 On schedule 89 Church Street Duncan Markham, Ontario Architects
Fire alarm rough in on both floors 100% complete. Fire verification on going. Electrical rough in on both floors 100% complete. Electrical finishing first floor 90% complete, second floor 95% complete. Mechanical rough in 100% complete on both floors. Mechanical finishing both floors 90% complete. Duct work insulation on both floors 80% complete. Drywall framing on ceiling and walls on first floor 90% complete. Security rough-in on both floors 95% complete. P/A system on both floors 95% complete. Data wiring on first floor 95% complete, on second floor 90% complete. Mechanical room duct work installation 40% complete. Mechanical room piping 95% complete. Control wiring rough in 90% complete. T-bar ceinling grid on second floor 95% complete. CCTV installation 85% complete. First floor deficiency review 40% complete, second floor 60% complete. Deficiency repair wrok on going. First floor final cleaning 60% complete,second floor 90% complete. Side walks 70% complete. Landscaping 50% complete. East parking lot 90% complete. Move scheduled to take place week of July 12, 2010. Phase one demolition of old school to take place starting July 19, 2010.
Legend: Assistant Manager’s New Construction JL – Jennifer Lang MF – Mike Ferreira BB – Bryan Blackert EC – Emil Caraghin
YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS REVIEW (As of July 5, 2010)
REPLACEMENT SCHOOLS Architect Contractor Start Proposed Scheduling Date on Occupancy Projects Site Date
Sutton Public School Replacement (MF) Salter Pilon Torcom June 4/09 Sept 6/10 On schedule 5147 Baseline Road Architects Sutton, Ontario
Electrical fininshing on both floors 100% complete. Mechanical rough in on both floors 100% complete. Mechanical finishing on both floors 95% complete. Painting finish coat on first floor 90% complete. Fire alarm rough in on first floor 100% complete, on second floor 95% complete. Fire alarm verification completed and passed. Control wiring on both floors 95% complete. P/A system on both floors 95% complete. CCTV installation 90% complete. First floor deficiency review 60% complete, second floor 90% complete. Deficiency repair work on going. Final cleaning for both floors completed. Exterior side walks 100% complete. Asphalt pavement 80% complete. Landscaping 70% complete. Occupancy review scheduled for week of June 14, 2010. Move scheduled to take place July 8 & 9, 2010.
Legend: Assistant Manager’s New Construction JL – Jennifer Lang MF – Mike Ferreira BB – Bryan Blackert EC – Emil Caraghin
YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS REVIEW (As of July 5, 2010)
REPLACEMENT SCHOOLS Architect Contractor Start Proposed Scheduling Date on Occupancy Projects Site Date
Whitchurch Highland Public School Carruthers Tasis July/09 Sept 6/10 On schedule Replacement (EC) Shaw and 13812 Warden Avenue Partners Stouffville, Ontario Architects
Electrical rough in walls 95% complete for conduits and 90% complete for wiring. Slab on grade 100% complete, some deficiencies. Floor leveling required in admin area. Installation of building envelope blue skin 100% complete. Mechanical work: heating lines 90% complete, plumbing lines 95% complete, duct work 95% complete. Windows installation 99% complete. Sprinklers rough in 100% complete and ready for drops. Brick veneer installation 90% complete. Roofing – all installation completed except metal flashing. Fit up mechanical room 95% complete. Boiler room 95% complete. Controls rough in work 80% complete. PA & telephone work 90% complete. Data cabling rough in 90% complete. Rough grading of the site is in progress. Painting has commenced, block peeling of masonry walls 75% complete. Framing of drywall ceilings and drywall above door screens 70% complete. Ceramic tile installatino on the washroom walls has started. Installation of the fire pump and sprinkler tree started.
Legend: Assistant Manager’s New Construction JL – Jennifer Lang MF – Mike Ferreira BB – Bryan Blackert EC – Emil Caraghin
YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS REVIEW (As of July 5, 2010)
ADDITIONS TO SCHOOLS Architect Contractor Start Proposed Scheduling Date Occupancy Projects on Site Date
Windham Rodge Public School (JL) Allen & Ross Clair Apr 12/10 Sept 6/10 On schedule Sherriff Contracting 5 Classroom Addition 32 Cardinal Trail Architects Richmond Hill, Ontario
Installation of temporary fencing, silt barriers, hoarding and temporary signage 100% complete. Demolition of parapet 95% complete. Concrete block 90% complete. Cutting of joist bearing pockets completed. Electrical rough-in underway.
Legend: Assistant Manager’s New Construction JL – Jennifer Lang MF – Mike Ferreira BB – Bryan Blackert EC – Emil Caraghin
YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS REVIEW (As of July 5, 2010)
COMPLETED PROJECTS IN WARRANTY
Projects Architect Contractor
Kettle Lakes Public School (EC) Stafford Haensli Aquicon 62 Kingshill Road Architects Inc. Richmond Hill, Ontario
Substantial completion issued August 26, 2009. Under warranty until August 25, 2010. Various electrical & mechanical issues pending with contractors and MCW consultant. Inspections by consultants ongoing. Exterior slope drainage issue. Stone area to be secured, safety concern.
Woodland Public School Replacement (EC) Stafford Haensli Percon 120 Royal Orchard Blvd. Architects Inc. Thornhill, Ontario
Substantial completion issued August 31, 2009. Under warranty until August 30, 2010. Issue with relocation of soccer goals on the field. Change order issued. Rutherford will relocate end of May. Grass slope area on west side to be re-sodded and fenced for protection until grass takes.
King City Public School Replacement (MF) Robertson Simmons Bondfield 25 King Blvd., Architects King City, Ontario
Substantial completion issued September 10, 2009. Under warranty until September 9, 2010.
Kleinburg Public School Replacement (MF) Makrimichalos Maystar 10391 Islington Avenue Cugini Architects Kleinburg, Ontario
Substantial completion issued September 28, 2009. Under warranty until September 27, 2010.
David Suzuki Public School (EC) Allen & Sherriff Architects Bondfield 45 Riverwalk Drive Markham, Ontario
Substantial completion issued October 12, 2009. Under warranty until October 11, 2010. Still mechanical issues to be resolved – Nekison Contractor. One catch basin proper drainage (safety concern) issue on grass area. Change order issued. Bondfield to provide quote. Air conditioning issue resolved.
Legend: Assistant Manager’s New Construction JL – Jennifer Lang MF – Mike Ferreira BB – Bryan Blackert EC – Emil Caraghin
YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS REVIEW (As of July 5, 2010)
COMPLETED PROJECTS IN WARRANTY
Projects Architect Contractor
Dr. Denison Secondary School (JL) IBI Group Rutherford Architects Contracting BBT & Classroom Addition 135 Bristol Road Newmarket, Ontario
Substantial completion reached January 19, 2010. Under warranty until January 18, 2011.
Keswick High School (JL) IBI Group Rutherford Architects Contracting BBT Addition 100 Biscayne Blvd. Keswick, Ontario
Substantial completion reached February 4, 2010. Under warranty until February 3, 2011.
*Substantial Completion occurs when the project is ready for its intended use, or is already being used that way, and the work is generally 98% complete as certified by the consultants supervising the work.
July 5, 2010 For further information, please contact the Director or Jerry Stoangi.
Legend: Assistant Manager’s New Construction JL – Jennifer Lang MF – Mike Ferreira BB – Bryan Blackert EC – Emil Caraghin
YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
2011 COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
January, 2011 April, 2011
6 Special Education Advisory Committee 6 Joint Board Consortium 10 Policy and By-Law Committee 7 Special Education Advisory Committee 10 Board Standing Committee 11 Policy and By-Law Committee 13 Race Relations Advisory Committee 11 Board Standing Committee 17 Chair’s Committee 13 Race Relations Advisory Committee 19 Parent, Family and Community Advisory 15 Chair’s Committee Committee 20 Parent, Family and Community Advisory 27 Board Meeting Committee 27 Budget Committee 28 Board Meeting
February, 2011 May, 2011
2 Joint Board Consortium Committee 5 Special Education Advisory Committee 7 Policy and By-Law Committee 9 Policy and By-Law Committee 7 Board Standing Committee 9 Board Standing Committee 10 Special Education Advisory Committee 12 Race Relations Advisory Committee 10 Race Relations Advisory Committee 16 Chair’s Committee 14 Chair’s Committee 16 Budget Committee 16 Parent, Family and Community Advisory 18 Parent, Family and Community Advisory Committee Community Committee 24 Board Meeting 26 Board Meeting
March, 2011 June, 2011
3 Special Education Advisory Committee 1 Joint Board Consortium Committee 7 Chair’s Committee 2 Special Education Advisory Committee 7 Policy and By-Law Committee 6 Chair’s Committee 7 Board Standing Committee 6 Policy and By-Law Committee 10 Race Relations Advisory Committee 6 Board Standing Committee 23 Parent, Family and Community Advisory 9 Race Relations Advisory Committee Committee 13 Budget Committee 24 Board Meeting 16 Board Meeting 28 Budget Committee 27 Chair’s Committee
2011 Committee Meeting Dates Page 2
July, 2011 October, 2011
4 Board Meeting 3 Policy and By-Law Committee 3 Board Standing Committee 6 Special Education Advisory Committee 6 Race Relations Advisory Committee 17 Chair’s Committee 27 Board Meeting
August, 2011 November, 2011
15 Chair’s Committee 3 Special Education Advisory Committee 15 Board Standing Committee (Tentative) 7 Policy and By-Law Committee 25 Board Meeting 7 Board Standing Committee 10 Race Relations Advisory Committee 14 Chair’s Committee 24 Board Meeting
September, 2011 December, 2011
8 Special Education Advisory Committee 1 Special Education Advisory Committee 12 Board Standing Committee 5 Inaugural Board Meeting 12 Special Education Advisory Committee 6 Chair’s Committee 15 Race Relations Advisory Committee 15 Board Meeting 19 Chair’s Committee 29 Board Meeting
July 5, 2010 For further information, please contact the Director or Lori Barnes.
YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD CAPITAL PROJECT LIST
BACKGROUND:
The current approved Capital Strategy: Project List identified a number of new school projects as well as additions to existing schools proposed to open in the 2010 to 2014 time period. The timing of projects is intended to reflect either enrolment growth or program needs.
To date Trustees have made the following approvals for projects to open in the 2010 and 2011 school years:
For 2010 opening: • new elementary school projects: Glen Gould PS, Sam Chapman PS, Bond Lake PS; • replacement school projects: Sutton PS, Whitchurch Highlands PS and Markham District HS; • school additions: Keswick HS, Dr. J.M. Denison SS and Windham Ridge PS.
For 2011 opening: • new elementary school projects: Nellie McClung PS and Pierre Berton PS.
RATIONALE:
There are five new elementary projects proposed to open in 2012: Bayview Northeast, Cathedral West #1, Cornell Northeast #3, Oak Ridges West #2 and Stouffville Southcentral #1. Architect selection for four of these projects is found in Report 5.2 in the current PMC agenda. Architect selection for Cathedral West #1 was previously approved in October 2008; originally intended to open in 2011, the opening date was adjusted to better reflect student yield from new development.
The addition at Cedarwood PS is scheduled for completion in 2012. Architect selection for this project will be brought forward directly to the July 5, 2010 Board meeting.
Additions at Emily Carr SS and Nobleton Senior PS are proposed for completion in 2011 and 2012, respectively. Tenders for these projects will be brought forward directly to the August 26, 2010, Board Meeting.
The Vaughan Vellore SS project will go through an architectural selection process in Fall of 2010 with reporting to Trustees thereafter. The opening date for this project has been adjusted to 2014 to reflect the additional time required for the expropriation process.
ESTIMATED COST:
Not applicable
TIMELINE:
Immediate.
RECOMMENDATION:
That on the recommendation of the Property Management Committee, the York Region District School Board be apprised of the schedule described above.
COMUNICATIONS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:
Property Management Committee June 22, 2010 Coordinating Council of Superintendents June 23, 2010 Board Meeting July 5, 2010
APPENDED DATA:
Respectfully submitted,
July 5, 2010
For further information, please contact R. Benson, J. Ross or the Director of Education. YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
CITY OF VAUGHAN INFORMATION REPORT OFFICIAL PLAN
BACKGROUND:
The City of Vaughan is currently undergoing an Official Plan review. This new Official Plan replaces most of the existing Official Plan documents in Vaughan. The review provides an opportunity to review the municipality’s planning goals and policies that will guide future growth and ensure that school accommodation needs are met. The Official Plan is contained in two volumes. The first volume forms the general text and the policies of the Plan that apply across the City. The second volume consists of Site/Area-Specific Policies and Secondary Plans.
RATIONALE:
The purpose of this report is to inform Trustees regarding the City’s intentions regarding planning for new growth, through intensification and the expansion of the Vaughan urban boundary to permit new areas of development.
Planning for Growth
The 2006 Statistics Canada population for Vaughan was 250,000 people. Provincial and Regional forecasts project that Vaughan will reach a population of approximately 420,000 people by 2031, and approximately 500,000 people by the year 2051.
The following chart shows the distribution of growth in Vaughan up to the year 2031 under the Growth Plan. The 2051 forecasts are an estimate only of the full build-out potential of the Urban Areas.
Vaughan's Population and Unit Forecasts 2006 2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 2036 2041 2046 2051 Population 249,345 294,232 329,082 360,589 389,663 418,826 447,593 472,598 487,950 499,103 Units 69,540 84,458 97,543 110,951 123,728 135,721 146,725 156,382 162,814 168,088 * These numbers are approximates and subject to change.
Intensification
To help ensure conformity with new Provincial and Regional policies that seek to achieve a more compact urban form through intensification, Vaughan will accommodate 45% of new residential growth through intensification; the remainder will occur within new community areas.
Vaughan has established a hierarchy of intensification areas identified as follows: Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, Primary Centres, Local Centres and Primary Intensification Corridor. These areas are identified in Appendix A.
1. The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre is intended to become the City’s downtown. It is identified as an Urban Growth Centre in the Provincial Growth Plan and a Regional City of Vaughan – Information Report – Official Plan Page 2 of 3
Centre in the York Region Official Plan. Located at the planned subway station at Highway 7 and Millway Avenue, it will have the highest densities and widest mix of uses in the City. The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre will accommodate approximately 12,000 residential units by 2031. A detailed Secondary Plan is underway as part of the new Official Pan.
2. Primary Centres will become mixed use areas with some residential development, and will be designed as transit oriented, pedestrian friendly places. These areas will include:
• Vaughan Mills, Bathurst St. & Centre St., and Weston Road & Regional Road 7 (all shopping destinations) • Yonge Street & Steeles Avenue, Steeles West (between Jane Street and Keele Street) (near planned subway stops) • Jane Street & Major Mackenzie (proposed site of new hospital)
3. Local Centres will be the medium density cores of their respective communities. They will be predominately residential but will also include a mix of uses to allow local shopping. These areas include:
• Historic Villages of Woodbridge, Maple, Kleinburg, and Thornhill (historic cores) • Vellore Village Centre and Carville Centre (emerging local centres for Vaughan’s newest communities) • Concord Centre (near proposed Concord GO Rail Station and the 407 Transitway Station)
4. Primary Intensification Corridors perform the function of linking the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, Primary and Local Centres and accommodating higher order transit. The Primary Intensification Corridors will evolve both as mixed-use and employment-related intensification. They include: • Steeles Avenue West • Highway 7 • Rutherford Road • Major MacKenzie Drive West • Yonge Street • Bathurst Street • Jane Street
New Community Areas (Expansion to Urban Boundary)
The City of Vaughan has identified two concession blocks located east and west of Highway 400 and north of Teston Road for urban expansion and development (Appendix B). These blocks are adjacent to existing residential development in the communities of Maple and Vellore.
In contrast to much of the existing low density residential development which characterizes much of the City, the New Community Areas are intended to be more compact development with a mix of uses and densities. New Community Areas are subject to a comprehensive Secondary Plan process, as part of the new Official Pan. The School Board will be part of any Secondary Plan process for these new communities to ensure that school needs are met. City of Vaughan – Information Report – Official Plan Page 3 of 3
Secondary Plan Areas (Volume 2 of Vaughan’s New Official Plan)
Certain areas of Vaughan are expected to undergo significant development and require more detailed planning. Secondary planning for the following planning areas is underway: Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, North Kleinburg-Nashville, Yonge Street Corridor, and Woodbridge Focus Area. Board reports on each of these sub-areas are found in the current Property Management Committee agenda as items 5.12 to 5.15.
Transportation
Key improvements to Vaughan’s transportation network have been proposed to support new growth, including the Spadina Subway extension, the planned Yonge Subway extension, the extension of Highway 427, enhancements to the VIVA rapid transit system along Highway 7, as well as new GO stations. Each of these initiatives is dependent on funding solutions.
ESTIMATED COST:
Not applicable at this time.
TIMELINE:
The Draft Official Plan was presented on May 3, 2010 at a Statutory Open House and on May 17, 2010 the Draft Official Plan was considered at a Public Hearing. The Draft Official Plan is tentatively scheduled to be considered by the Committee of the Whole on July 6, 2010 and August 31, 2010 and to be considered for adoption by Council on September 7, 2010. Once adopted by Council, the Draft Official Plan will be forwarded to the Region for final approval.
RECOMMENDATION:
That on the recommendation of the Property Management Committee, the York Region District School Board receive the City of Vaughan Official Plan report for information.
COMMUNICATIONS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:
Property Management Committee June 22, 2010 Coordinating Council of Superintendents June 23, 2010 Board Meeting July 5, 2010
APPENDED DATA:
Appendix A – Urban Structure, Official Plan, City of Vaughan Appendix B – New Community Areas (Expansion to Urban Boundary), City of Vaughan
Respectfully submitted,
July 5, 2010
For further information, please contact R. Benson, J. Ross or Director of Education.
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SECONDARY PLAN FOR NORTH KLEINBURG-NASHVILLE
BACKGROUND:
The North Kleinburg-Nashville Secondary Plan is part of the City of Vaughan Official Plan and is intended to guide and regulate development in North Kleinburg-Nashville. The secondary plan process provides an opportunity to review the municipality’s planning goals and policies that will guide future growth and to ensure that school accommodation needs are met in North Kleinburg-Nashville.
In April 2006, a report was brought to Trustees regarding a site designation in an area immediately south of the subject lands; this site designation is shown in Appendix A. The subject staff report addresses the remaining lands in the Kleinburg-Nashville area considered for new development.
RATIONALE:
The purpose of this report is to request approval of the comments that are to be submitted to the City of Vaughan concerning the Board’s requirement for a school site within the proposed plan and changes to specific secondary plan policies which impact the Board.
PLANNING FOR GROWTH:
The North Kleinburg-Nashville Secondary Plan is located to the north of Rutherford Road, west of Kipling Avenue, south of Kirby Road and East of Huntington Road.
The Secondary Plan area is comprised of seven distinct locations, referred to as “Focus Areas” as shown in Appendix A. Three of the seven areas are significant in size (Focus Areas 2, 5 and 6), while the remaining four are comparatively small (Focus Areas 1, 3, 4 and 7).
The Secondary Plan proposes approximately 1,967 units, primarily low density, and approximately 6,400 people. The proposed unit breakdown is as follows:
Focus Area Total Units Focus Area 1 50 Focus Area 2 1,014 Focus Areas 5 & 6 903 Total 1,967 * These numbers are approximates and subject to change.
Due to environmental constraints, there are no residential units proposed in Focus Areas 3, 4, and 7.
City of Vaughan – Secondary Plan for North Kleinburg-Nashville Page 2 of 3
PUPIL YIELD & SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION:
The proposed 1,967 units could yield approximately 750 elementary students and 300 secondary students. Board staff has requested a seven acre public elementary school which has been designated in Focus Area 2 of the North Kleinburg-Nashville Secondary Plan. A seven acre site is required to accommodate the likelihood of a larger school enrollment.
Elementary students yielding from new development will be holding at Kleinburg Public School, which has a Capacity of 418 and a May 31, 2010 enrolment of 364 (FTE). Secondary students yielding from new development will attend Emily Carr Secondary School, which has a Capacity of 1,241 and a May 31, 2010 enrolment of 1256 (NOM).
TRANSPORTATION:
Because of high traffic volumes and heavy truck traffic in this area, there are a number of studies taking place to address these issues. Final transportation recommendations for the Study Area will be included in the Transportation Master Plan for the City of Vaughan.
SERVICING:
No servicing capacity has been allocated to the focus areas. Servicing issues and constraints include both upgrades and expansions to the existing infrastructure. The City will evaluate servicing options for the focus areas to ensure an appropriate solution can be provided both at the regional and local level. Development is expected to occur post 2015.
ESTIMATED COST:
Not applicable at this time.
TIMELINE:
The Draft Secondary Plan for the North Kleinburg-Nashville was presented on June 14, 2010 at a Statutory Public Meeting. The Secondary Plan is scheduled to be considered for adoption by Council on September 7, 2010. Once adopted by Council, the Draft Official Plan will be forwarded to the Region for final approval.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That on the recommendation of the Property Management Committee, the York Region District School Board approve the following recommendations.
1. That the York Region District School Board will require a seven acre public elementary school site within the North Kleinburg-Nashville (Focus Areas) Secondary Plan as shown in Appendix A.
2. That the final location and configuration of the school site meet the York Region District School Board elementary school site requirements.
3. That the Director of Policy Planning/Urban Design for the City of Vaughan be advised of this action.
City of Vaughan – Secondary Plan for North Kleinburg-Nashville Page 3 of 3
COMMUNICATIONS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:
Property Management Committee June 22, 2010 Coordinating Council of Superintendents June 23, 2010 Board Meeting July 5, 2010
APPENDED DATA:
Appendix A – Location of the Nashville Heights Community (Block 61) and the North Kleinburg- Nashville (Focus Areas) Secondary Plan
Respectfully submitted,
July 5, 2010
For further information, please contact R. Benson, J. Ross or the Director of Education.
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CITY OF VAUGHAN
WOODBRIDGE CENTRE SECONDARY PLAN
BACKGROUND:
The City of Vaughan is currently undergoing a Woodbridge Centre Secondary Plan study that will establish the land use policies and urban design guidelines for future development and investments in the Woodbridge Centre planning area. The Plan includes policies and urban design guidelines to direct modest change along Woodbridge Avenue and Islington Avenue.
Woodbridge Public School and Pine Grove Public School are located within the Secondary Plan Area.
RATIONALE:
The purpose of this report is to provide school board comments on the proposed Woodbridge Centre Secondary Plan, City of Vaughan.
LOCATION
The Woodbridge Centre Secondary Plan generally includes the area between the east boundary of the Kipling Avenue Corridor Secondary Plan to the west, the Humber River valley and Special Policy Area (SPA) lands east of Islington Avenue to the east, Langstaff Road to the north and Regional Road 7 to the south (Appendix A).
Existing Built Form
The Woodbridge Centre has a distinct character within the larger Woodbridge context in that it is defined by its heritage features and mixed uses, including commercial, institutional, residential, and open spaces. The area is characterized by stable low density residential land uses with established pockets of higher density residential in the Islington Avenue Corridor.
Preferred Built Form
The City’s goals are to achieve a permeable block system with a network of vehicular and pedestrian connections and to create complete and accessible neighbourhoods within the Woodbridge Centre area. The Plan focuses residential intensification within the Woodbridge Core to create a critical population mass to support the existing and proposed commercial uses and community amenities. The Plan will preserve existing low density residential land uses and allow for areas of mid-density mixed use development and infill development that are compatible with the existing nature of the area. A detailed Streetscape Master Plan for the entire Plan area including streetscape design for Islington Avenue, Woodbridge Avenue, Clarence Street and the Highway 7/Islington Avenue Intersection will be completed in the future.
City of Vaughan – Woodbridge Centre Secondary Plan Page 2 of 3
Transportation
A key aspect of the Secondary Plan is the support for a shift in the dependency of vehicular use to other transportation modes such as transit, cycling, and walking. The Plan recommends the intensification of development that supports this multi-modal shift as opposed to future road widening. The vision also builds upon other initiatives such as the City of Vaughan’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, which also seeks to establish a shift toward non-auto modes of travel in order to create a healthier pedestrian-friendly environment and encourage healthier lifestyles.
Proposed Housing Units:
Total 948 Infill and High Density Units
Total Pupil Yield
Elementary Students 38 - 85 Secondary Students 9 – 28
The total pupil yields reflect high density regional yields at the low end and high density community yields at the high end of the range.
Impact on Schools
The Woodbridge Centre Secondary Plan falls within Woodbridge Public School and Pinegrove Public School boundaries. The time horizon for build-out of the proposed units extends to 2031; there will be sufficient available pupil places at both schools to accommodate students generated from the proposed units.
ESTIMATED COST:
Not applicable at this time.
TIMELINE:
The Woodbridge Centre Secondary Plan was presented on June 14, 2010 at a Statutory Public Meeting. The Woodbridge Centre Secondary Plan will be presented with the Draft Official Plan for adoption by Council on September 7, 2010. As the Region of York is the approval authority, once adopted by Council, the Draft Official Plan will be forwarded to the Region for approval
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That on the recommendation of the Property Management Committee, the York Region District School Board approve the following recommendations.
1. That a public elementary school site will not be required within the Woodbridge Centre Secondary Plan, City of Vaughan.
2. That the Director of Planning for the City of Vaughan be advised of this action.
City of Vaughan – Woodbridge Centre Secondary Plan Page 3 of 3
COMMUNICATIONS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:
Property Management Committee June 22, 2010 Coordinating Council of Superintendents June 23, 2010 Board Meeting July 5, 2010
APPENDED DATA:
Appendix A – Location of Woodbridge Centre Secondary Plan, City of Vaughan
Respectfully submitted,
July 5, 2010
For further information, please contact R. Benson, J. Ross or the Director of Education.
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CITY OF VAUGHAN
YONGE STEELES CORRIDOR SECONDARY PLAN
BACKGROUND:
The City of Vaughan is currently undergoing a Yonge Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan study that will establish the land use policies and urban design guidelines for future development along the Yonge Street corridor. The corridor extends from Steeles Avenue in the south to Longbridge Road in the north. With major public investments in infrastructure and public transit expected in the area, either in the form a Yonge Street subway extension or surface dedicated right-of-way transit, the study addresses opportunities for intensification through the redevelopment of lands fronting onto both Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue.
The Uplands Community Learning Centre is located within a portion of the Secondary Plan area.
RATIONALE:
The purpose of this report is to provide school board comments on the proposed Yonge Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan, City of Vaughan, particularly in respect of the Uplands Community Learning Centre.
Location
The Plan is divided into North and South Study Areas. The South Study Area is bisected by the CN Rail line and consists of the properties fronting along Yonge Street from Steeles Avenue to Arnold Avenue and along Steeles Avenue, from Yonge Street to Palm Gate Boulevard. It also includes an established low-rise residential neighbourhood in lands adjacent to the west. The North Study Area extends along Yonge Street from the northern edge of the Thornhill Golf and Country Club to Highway 407. It includes properties with direct frontage onto Yonge Street and the adjacent residential neighbourhood to the west. Both Study Areas are shown in Appendix A.
Existing Built Form
The Yonge Steeles Corridor within the South Study Area has been identified in the Vaughan’s Draft Official Plan as an area for intensification. Currently, the majority of properties are one to three storeys in height. There are also several buildings between four and eight storeys, and the highest development, an 18 storey condominium, is located at Clarke Avenue and Yonge Street
Preferred Built Form
For the South Study Area, a higher density is preferred with a concentration of mixed use density along the Yong Street and Steeles Avenue. The maximum building height is 30 stories at the Yonge/Steeles intersection which drops to approximately ten to twelve stories at CN City of Vaughan –Yonge Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan Page 2 of 3
railway and Palm Gate Road. Parking will generally be accommodated underground. The City anticipates 4,800 residential units could be created in the study area at full build out.
For the North Study Area, a more modest density is targeted with maximum building height to be limited to 8 stories along Yonge Street. Primary land uses will be residential rather than mixed use. The City anticipates 380 new residential units could be created in the North Study Area at full build out.
Transportation
Transportation improvements servicing the Yonge Street corridor, such as the Yonge Street subway extension and VIVA median transit lanes to Highway # 7, are included in Metrolinx’s 15- year plan for transit improvement.
Proposed Housing Units: High Density Units
North Study Area 380
South Study Area 4,800
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Total Pupil Yield
Elementary 357 - 489 Secondary 153 - 255
The total pupil yields reflect high density regional yields at the low end and high density community yields at the high end of the range.
Impact On Schools
The Yonge Street North Study Area and South Study Area fall within the Markham Thornhill and Vaughan Thornhill Planning Areas, respectively. Both planning areas are characterized by existing available pupil places and projected declining enrolment. The proposed new residential units will be predominantly high density with anticipated build-out to 2031; significant land assembly will be required which will determine when new building occurs. Because of the long build out anticipated for proposed units, it is not expected that these units will generate enough new students to adversely impact existing schools in either study area.
The Uplands Community Learning Centre is located within the North Study Area. This is a 4.84 acre parcel currently used for adult education. The proposed underlying land use designation for this school site is a combination of “Mid-rise Mixed Use” at the school frontage (east side) and “Low- rise Residential” for the rear (west) side of the property. Because of the limited size of the parcel, there is logic to proposing that the underlying land use for the entire parcel be “Mid-Rise Residential”.
ESTIMATED COST:
Not applicable at this time. City of Vaughan –Yonge Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan Page 3 of 3
TIMELINE:
The Yonge Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan was presented on June 14, 2010 at a Statutory Public Meeting. The Secondary Plan will be presented with the Draft Official Plan for adoption by Council on September 7, 2010. As the Region of York is the approval authority, once adopted by Council, the Draft Official Plan will be forwarded to the Region for approval.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That on the recommendation of the Property Management Committee, the York Region District School Board approve the following recommendations.
1. That a public elementary school site will not be required within the Yonge Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan, City of Vaughan.
2. That the land use designation for the Uplands Community Learning Centre property located at 8210 Yonge Street, City of Vaughan, is to be “Mid-Rise Mixed Use” for the entire 4.84 acre parcel.
3. That the Director of Planning for the City of Vaughan be advised of this action.
COMMUNICATIONS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:
Property Management Committee June 22, 2010 Coordinating Council of Superintendents June 23, 2010 Board Meeting July 5, 2010
APPENDED DATA:
Appendix A – Location of The Yonge Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan, City of Vaughan Appendix B – Land-use, Height and Density, South Yonge Street Study Area, Yonge Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan, City of Vaughan Appendix C – Land-use, Height and Density, North Yonge Street Study Area, Yonge Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan, City of Vaughan
Respectfully submitted,
July 5, 2010
For further information, please contact R. Benson, J. Ross or the Director of Education.
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CITY OF VAUGHAN
VAUGHAN METROPOLITAN CENTRE (VMC) SECONDARY PLAN
BACKGROUND:
The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) Secondary Plan constitutes a part of the City of Vaughan Official Plan and is intended to guide and regulate development of the VMC. The secondary plan process provides an opportunity to review the municipality’s planning goals and policies that will guide future growth and ensure that school accommodation needs are met in the VMC.
RATIONALE:
The purpose of this report is to request approval of the comments that are to be submitted to the City of Vaughan concerning the Board’s requirement for school sites within the proposed plan.
Planning For Growth:
The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre is located east of Highway 400, north of Highway 407, west of Creditstone Road and south of Portage Parkway (Appendix A). Currently, much of the VMC remains vacant, creating the opportunity for significant intensification and the creation of a new downtown for the City of Vaughan.
Provincial and Regional policies have identified the VMC as one of four Regional Centres, which are intended to be primary focal points for development and intensification that include a mix of residential, employment, live-work, transit, cultural and civic uses. The VMC is expected to eventually accommodate 12,000 high density residential units by 2031. At full build out (2051), the VMC is expected to accommodate 24,000 high density residential units.
Pupil Yield And School Accommodation:
Based on current high density yields, the proposed 12,000 high density units could yield approximately 1,000 elementary students and 400 secondary students. Two public elementary school sites have been designated in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (Appendix B). The precise location, size and phasing of each school will be determined in consultation with the City of Vaughan prior to any planning approvals for development within the blocks surrounding an identified school site. The size and configuration of each school site will be consistent with the policies or requirements of the School Board.
Elementary students yielding from this plan will be holding at Maple Creek Public School, which has a Capacity of 479 and a May 31, 2010 enrolment of 585.5 (FTE) and Glen Shields Public School, which has a Capacity of 500 and May 31, 2010 enrolment of 531 (FTE).
Alternative holding locations will be identified, if required, prior to any new development. City of Vaughan –Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) – Secondary Plan Page 2 of 3
Secondary students yielding from this plan will attend Maple High School, which has a Capacity of 1,356 and May 31, 2010 enrolment 1213 (NOM) and Vaughan Secondary School, which has a Capacity of 1,102 and May 31, 2010 enrolment 906 (NOM).
Transportation:
Major rapid transit initiatives are proposed for the VMC area. These initiatives include the extension of the Spadina Subway Line to the VMC. VIVA service on Highway #7 will be upgraded as the corridor intensifies, with long-term plans for dedicated transit lanes and upgrading from busses to light rail vehicles. A planned bus terminal linked to the subway station will contribute to the creation of a major multi-modal transit hub at Highway 7 and Millway Avenue. The proposed Highway 407 bus transit-way will have a stop just south of Highway 407, which is one subway stop from the VMC.
TIMING:
Development in the VMC is expected to occur slowly out to 2050. There is land assembly required and/or redevelopment of existing uses. Much of the new development will be triggered by implementation of the major transit initiatives referred to above.
ESTIMATED COST:
Not applicable at this time.
TIMELINE:
The Draft Secondary Plan for the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre was presented on June 14, 2010 at a Statutory Public Meeting (Hearing). The Secondary Plan is scheduled to be considered for adoption by Council on September 7, 2010. Once adopted by Council, the Draft Official Plan will be forwarded to the Region for final approval.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That on the recommendation of the Property Management Committee, the York Region District School Board approve the following recommendations.
1. That the York Region District School Board will require two public elementary school sites within the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Secondary Plan, City of Vaughan.
2. That each site will be a minimum of five acres in size, preferably located adjacent to a municipal park.
3. That at least one of the two sites be located in the first phase of development.
4. That the final location and configuration of each school site meet the York Region District School Board elementary school site requirements.
5. That the Director of Policy Planning/Urban Design for the City of Vaughan be advised of this action.
City of Vaughan –Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) – Secondary Plan Page 3 of 3
COMMUNICATIONS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:
Property Management Committee June 22, 2010 Coordinating Council of Superintendents June 23, 2010 Board Meeting July 5, 2010
APPENDED DATA:
Appendix A – Location of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Secondary Plan Appendix B – Elementary School Site Designations Within the VMC
Respectfully submitted,
July 5, 2010
For further information, please contact R. Benson, J. Ross or the Director of Education.
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MEETINGS AND EVENTS
AUGUST 2010
August 16, 2010 Board Standing (Tentative) 7:00 p.m. Board Room
August 26, 2010 Board Meeting 8:00 p.m. Board Room
July 5, 2010 For further information, please contact the Director or Lori Barnes.