THE YORK REGION BOARD OF EDUCATION

MINUTES, REGULAR PUBLIC MEETING MARCH 25, 1991

The Regular Meeting of The York Region Board of Education was held in the Board Room of the Administrative Centre at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 1991 with Chairman Harry Bowes presiding and all members present; Trustees Atkins, Barker, Bennett, Caine, Cooper, Crothers, Dunlop, Grand, Jonsson, Kadis, Robertson, Sinclair, Stevenson, Taylor, Wakeling, and Walter.

Regrets: Trustees J. French, D. Middleton and R. Wallace

INVOCATION

Trustee P. Grand opened the meeting with the invocation.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

1. Moved by A. Atkins, seconded by K. Taylor:

That the Agenda be approved as written.

- Carried -

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2. Moved by K. Taylor, seconded by N. Dunlop:

That with the following amendment the Minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of February 25, 1991 be approved.

That motion #15 be amended to read as follows, "In accordance with Board By-Law #2:01:05, a recorded vote be conducted to approve continuation of the meeting to 12:00 a.m."

- Carried -

ROUTINE REPORTS

3. Moved by H. Sinclair, seconded by L. Walter:

That the Board adopt the following routine reports in accordance with Board procedure:

CHAIRMAN’S COMMITTEE REPORT #3, MARCH 18, 1991

1) Request for Sponsorship - United Way

That The York Region Board of Education not support the request for sponsorship from the United Way organization. Minutes, Regular Public Meeting Page 2 March 25, 1991

2) Trustee Conference Registrations

That the following Trustee conference registrations be approved under the terms of Policy #120.0, Clause 2(a)(v).

. Ontario Association for Curriculum Development, Curriculum Connections Conference, Toronto, April 3 - 5, 1991 - Trustees Dunlop and Wakeling.

. Primarily Learning Conference, Toronto, April 19 - 20, 1991 - Trustee B. Crothers

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT #3, MARCH 5, 1991

1) Lobbying ComSoc and the Ministries of Health and Correctional Services

a) That H. Bowes raise the issue of lobbying ComSoc and the Ministries of Health and Correctional Services at the next meetings of the Growth Boards’ Coalition and the Joint Committee - York Region Roman Catholic Separate School Board.

b) That S. Wakeling prepare a letter as Chair of the Government Relations Committee to ComSoc, and the Ministries of Health and Correctional Services identifying the concerns of the committee.

2) Messages in Tax Bills

a) That trustees from East Gwillimbury and Georgina contact their local councils to discuss their unfavourable responses to the Board’s request for space in the annual notice to the taxpayers.

b) That trustees from King and Markham contact their local councils to discuss their lack of response to the Board’s request for space in the annual notice to the taxpayers.

3) GTA Presentation - Three Models for Growth

a) That the Greater Toronto Area Presentation - Three Models for Growth be made to the Board in Caucus on Tuesday, April 23, 1991.

SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT #3, MARCH 7, 1991

1) Traumatic Brain Injuries in Children Conference

That SEAC recommend to the Board approval of funding up to a maximum of $400.00 for the attendance of Dara Taylor at the Traumatic Brain Injuries in Children Conference in Vancouver on April 18 - 20, 1991. Minutes, Regular Public Meeting Page 3 March 25, 1991

PROGRAM POLICY AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT #3, MARCH 18, 1991

1) Y.M.C.A. Presentation

That a Y.M.C.A. representative(s) be requested to appear at a Program Policy and Program Management Committee meeting at the beginning of 1991/92 to present their annual report and respond to questions.

2) Richmond Hill High School - Student Exchange

That The York Region Board of Education approve an individual student exchange between a Richmond Hill High School student during the period February 25 - May 19, 1991 and a student from Kronberg, Germany during the period September 9 - November 29, 1991.

3) Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School - Extended Student Travel

That The York Region Board of Education grant final approval for Penny Sedore, a teacher at Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School, to conduct an extended student travel trip for grade 10-OAC students from Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School to California during the period May 9-14, 1991.

4) Thornhill Secondary School - Extended Student Travel

That The York Region Board of Education grant final approval for Mrs. M. Arlidge, a teacher at Thornhill Secondary School, to conduct an extended student travel trip for grade 11-13 students from Thornhill Secondary School, to Texas during the period May 13-19, 1991.

FINANCE, FACILITIES AND ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE REPORT #3, MARCH 18, 1991

1) Morning Glory Public School, Proposed Addition and Alterations - Working Drawing Approval

(a) That The York Region Board of Education approve the Working Drawings for the Morning Glory Public School addition and alterations, Town of Georgina.

(b) That staff be authorized and directed to call tenders for the construction of the addition and alterations as soon as Working Drawing Approval has been received from the Ministry of Education.

(c) That the Finance, Facilities and Organization Committee appoint a trustee to serve as Chairman of the Opening of Tenders Committee. The date, time, and place for the opening of tenders will be communicated to all trustees by staff when determined. Minutes, Regular Public Meeting Page 4 March 25, 1991

2) School Boundaries - Area A

(a) That effective September 1991, the Area A French Immersion grades 1-5 be housed in the R.L. Graham portable complex administered by Deer Park Public School staff.

(b) That grade six be added for September 1992.

(c) That effective September 1993, Carrick Avenue Public School open as a "dual track" school with grades 1-7 English and grades 1-7 Area A French Immersion students and proceed to grades 1-8 English and grades 1-8 Area A French Immersion students from September 1994 onward.

3) School Boundaries - Area D (O.M. MacKillop and Crosby Heights Public Schools

That effective September 1, 1991, the Board approve the boundaries for Silver Pines Public School, O.M. MacKillop Public School, and Crosby Heights Public School as follows:

(a) Silver Pines Public School:

North - The centre line of Gamble Road.

East - The centre line of Yonge Street.

South - The centre line of Elgin Mills Road West.

West - The centre line of Bathurst Street.

Silver Pines Public School will also act as the holding school for students living in the western section of the Elgin East planning area defined as follows:

North - The centre line of Nineteenth Avenue.

East - The railroad track which runs in a northeasterly direction through Elgin Mills Road East and Nineteenth Avenue between Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue.

South - The centre line of Elgin Mills Road East.

West - The centre line of Yonge Street.

(b) O.M. MacKillop Public School - Three Areas:

Area 1 (West Central)

North - The centre line of Elgin Mills Road West.

East - The centre line of Yonge Street. Minutes, Regular Public Meeting Page 5 March 25, 1991

South - The centre line of Major Mackenzie Drive West.

West - The western boundary will begin at the intersection of the centre lines of Major Mackenzie Drive and Trench Street and extend northerly along the centre line of Trench Street to the intersection of a point representing the centre lines of Trench Street and Rumble Avenue. It will then extend west along the centre line of Rumble Avenue to a point where it intersects with the tributary of the Don River, or stream to the north of Mill Pond, and then extend northwesterly along the Don River to a point where it intersects with Elgin Mills Road West.

Area 2 (Woodland Acres)

North - The centre line of the extension of Gamble Road.

East - The centre line of Bathurst Street.

South - The centre line of Elgin Mills Road West.

West - From a point on the centre line of Elgin Mills Road West, 1.3 km. west of Bathurst Street, the boundary extends north to a point on the centre line of the extension of Gamble Road, also 1.3 km. west of Bathurst Street.

Area 3 (East Elgin East)

North - The centre line of Nineteenth Avenue.

East - The centre line of Bayview Avenue.

South - The centre line of Elgin Mills Road East.

West - The railroad track which runs in a northeasterly direction through Elgin Mills Road East and Nineteenth Avenue between Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue.

(c) Crosby Heights Public School:

North - The centre line of Elgin Mills Road East.

East - The centre line of Bayview Avenue.

South - The back of the lots on the north side of Centre Street East.

West - The centre line of Yonge Street. Minutes, Regular Public Meeting Page 6 March 25, 1991

4) School Boundaries - Area E (Buttonville and Coledale Public Schools)

That effective September 1, 1991, The York Region Board of Education approve the following boundaries:

(a) For Buttonville Public School:

North: The centre line of Sixteenth Avenue east to hydro corridor East: The Ontario Hydro Corridor south to Hwy No. 7 South: The centre line of Hwy No. 7 west to Hwy No. 404 West: Hwy No. 404 north to Sixteenth Avenue

(b) For Coledale Public School:

North: The centre line of Sixteenth Avenue east to Warden Avenue East: The centre line of Warden Avenue south to Apple Creek Blvd. South: The centre line of Apple Creek Blvd. west to the hydro corridor West: The hydro corridor north to Sixteenth Avenue

5) School Boundaries - Area E (Bayview Fairways and Bayview Glen Public Schools

(a) That the area bounded by Leslie Street on the east, John Street on the south and the CNR railway tracks to the north be added to the attendance zone for German Mills Public School, effective September, 1991.

(b) That German Mills Public School and Flowervale Public School be designated to receive overflow for Bayview Glen and Bayview Fairways from the Thornlea East area.

6. School Boundaries - Area H (Central Park Public School)

That effective September 1, 1991, The York Region Board of Education approve the boundary for Central Park Public School as follows:

East: Hwy. #7 east from the Kennedy By-Pass to North: McCowan Road North to Sixteenth Avenue West: West on Sixteenth Avenue to a point midway between South: Wrenwood Court and Lexington Drive (in the area known as the Manhattan subdivision) South, following the creek, crossing Carlton Road to the railway track, and Southwest: West along the railway track to the Kennedy By-Pass South along a mid-point of the Kennedy By-Pass to Hwy. #7 Minutes, Regular Public Meeting Page 7 March 25, 1991

7. Report of Cash Disbursements - February 1991

(a) That the Cash Disbursements for February 1991 for all expenditures except item #40 in the sum of $5,066,288.76 be approved. and that the Board receive the following information reports.

CHAIRMAN’S COMMITTEE REPORT #3, MARCH 18, 1991

1) Request for Endorsement - Newmarket Softball Team

That the request for endorsement from the Newmarket Softball Team be deferred to the April 15, 1991 Chairman’s Committee meeting pending receipt of further information from staff.

2) Request for Reimbursement - School Trips

That The York Region Board of Education not support the request for reimbursement of non-refundable school trip travel expenses pending staff clarification of concerns outlined.

BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT #5, FEBRUARY 20, 1991

1) Operations Division Budget

That the 1991 School Operations Division budget be received.

BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT #6, FEBRUARY 27, 1991

1) Human Resources Division Budget

That the 1991 Human Resources Division budget be received.

2) Business and Director’s Division Budgets

That the meeting adjourn at 11:00 p.m. and that the remainder of the Business Division budget, beginning with Function 83 Capital Non-Allocable, be dealt with at the March 6 meeting, along with the Director’s Division budget.

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT #3, MARCH 5, 1991

1) Behaviour Management Support Services Presentation

That a presentation be made to the Government Relations Committee from staff about the Behaviour Management Support Services Report and the need for more intensive support services. Minutes, Regular Public Meeting Page 8 March 25, 1991

2) Insert - Annual Notice to Taxpayers

That B. Cressman prepare a revised draft of the insert in the annual notice to taxpayers which includes current figures and the names of local trustees.

SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORT #3, MARCH 7, 1991

1) Letters of Appreciation

That a letter be written, on behalf of SEAC, thanking Martha Mackinnon, Mary Jane Pickup, Jacqui Morrison and Glen DiPasquale for their presentations at the March 7, 1991 SEAC Retreat.

2) Start/Stop/Continue Sub-Committee Summary

That the Start/Stop/Continue Sub-Committee summary of the February 1991 evaluation forms be received.

3) Receive Reports

. That the Stop/Start/Continue Sub-Committee report be received. . That the Communications Sub-Committee report be received. . That the Report from the Board be received. . That the Special Education report be received.

4) Multi Year Plan

That the Multi Year Plan revision proposals be received.

PROGRAM POLICY AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT #3, MARCH 18, 1991

1) Appointment of Vice-Chairman

That Trustee J. Jonsson be appointed to serve as Vice-Chairman for this Program Policy and Program Management Committee meeting.

2) First Base Day Care Program Report

That the York Region Family Y.M.C.A. - First Base Day Care Program Report be received.

FINANCE, FACILITIES AND ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE REPORT #3, MARCH 18, 1991

1) Amend Minutes - February 18, 1991 Meeting

That recommendation #8 on page 3 of the Finance, Facilities and Organization Committee meeting minutes of February 18, 1991 regarding the Charles Howitt Public School transportation concern be amended to read "That the Board uphold staff’s recommendation to enforce the Board’s busing policy". Minutes, Regular Public Meeting Page 9 March 25, 1991

2) Chairman - Opening of Tenders Committee

That Trustee D. Caine be appointed to serve as Chairman of the Opening of Tenders Committee for Morning Glory Public School.

- Carried -

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Taping

Board Chairman H. Bowes announced that according to Board By-Law #2:01:07, the proceedings of a public meeting may be recorded in whole or in part only if all those present are informed that recording is to be allowed and the manner of such recording.

POLICY AND BY-LAW COMMITTEE REPORT #2, FEBRUARY 11, 1991

REVISED POLICY #220.0, COMMUNICATION BETWEEN TRUSTEES AND ELECTORS

5. Moved by K. Taylor, seconded by H. Sinclair:

That Clause #4 of Board Policy #220.0, Communication Between Trustees and Electors, be amended as follows.

"To provide to each trustee up to 500 sheets of personalized Board letterhead (including trustee name and address) and envelopes per term upon request. Further supplies shall be a the expense of the trustee".

- Carried -

CIRCULATION FOR COMMENT - REVISED POLICY #220.0

6. Moved by K. Taylor, seconded by D. Caine:

That revised Policy #220.0, Communication Between Trustees and Electors, be circulated for comment in accordance with Board Policy #285.0, The Writing of Policies.

Moved in amendment by L. Walter, seconded by A. Atkins:

That Clause #6, which reads as follows, be deleted from Board Policy #220.0. Minutes, Regular Public Meeting Page 11 March 25, 1991

"To require Trustees to clearly identify in all communications to electors that the views/decisions expressed are those of the author and/or the corporate Board of Trustees as the case may be."

- Amendment Carried -

- Main Motion as Amended Carried -

PROGRAM POLICY AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT #2, FEBRUARY 11, 1991

SCHOOL YEAR CALENDARS - 1991-92

7. Moved by C. Cooper, seconded by K. Barker:

(a) That The York Region Board of Education give approval for the designation of a maximum of 8 Professional Activity Days in the School Year Calendar 1991-92.

(b) That the school year shall consist of 194 days commencing on Tuesday, September 3, 1991 and ending on Thursday, June 25, 1992.

(c) That the school holidays be as follows:

1. Thanksgiving Day - Monday, October 14, 1991 2. Christmas Vacation - Monday, December 23, 1991 to Friday, January 3, 1992 3. Mid-Winter Break - Monday, March 16, 1992 to Friday, March 20, 1992, inclusive 4. Good Friday - April 17, 1992 5. Easter Monday - April 20, 1992 6. Victoria Day - May 18, 1992

(d) That the Professional Activity Days for the 1991-92 school year be as follows:

SECONDARY

Semestered Schools Non-Semestered Schools

October 4 - Area October 4 - Area November 8 - Regional November 8 - Regional January 30,31 - In-school January 31 - In-school June 22, 23, 24, 25 - Admin. June 19, 22, 23, 24, 25 - Admin.

8 P.A. Days 8 P.A. Days Minutes, Regular Public Meeting Page 12 March 25, 1991

ELEMENTARY

October 4 - Area November 8 - Regional Day December 6 - Interviews January 31 - In-school June 5 - In-school June 23, 24, 25 - Admin.

8 P.A. Days

A recorded vote on motion #7 was requested by Trustee J. Robertson.

The Chairman declared motion #7 defeated on a recorded vote of 4 in favour and 13 opposed.

In Favour: Trustees Bennett, Crothers, Jonsson, Bowes.

Opposed: Trustees Grand, Wakeling, Robertson, Walter, Cooper, Barker, Sinclair, Stevenson, Taylor, Dunlop, Atkins, Kadis, Caine.

Note: Trustees French, Middleton and Wallace were absent from the meeting.

- Motion Defeated -

TABLE DISCUSSION RE SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 1991-92

8. Moved by N. Dunlop, seconded by P. Bennett:

That discussion regarding The York Region Board of Education’s School Year Calendar for the year 1991-92 be tabled at this time.

- Carried -

FINANCE, FACILITIES AND ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE REPORT #2, FEBRUARY 18, 1991

CASH DISBURSEMENTS - FEBRUARY 1991

9. Moved by K. Taylor, seconded by H. Sinclair:

That Cash Disbursements for January 1991 for item #54 in the sum of $45,743,555.22 be approved.

- Carried -

Note: Trustees A. Atkins and N. Dunlop declared a conflict of interest and refrained from the discussion and vote on motion #9. Minutes, Regular Public Meeting Page 13 March 25, 1991

BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE

10. Moved by B. Crothers, seconded by R. Stevenson:

It shall be the policy of The York Region Board of Education that there shall be an Audit Committee, which shall be a Sub-Committee of the Finance, Facilities and Organization Committee.

The initial committee shall consist of the Chairman of the Board, the Chairman of the Budget Committee, the Chairman of the Finance, Facilities and Organization Committee and two other trustees, and they shall develop a set of terms of reference and operating practices to report to the June 1991 meeting of the Finance, Facilities and Organization Committee, recommendations which shall include:

1) membership on the committee including external members appointed by the Board, their qualifications and terms and method of appointment;

2) staff resource personnel to be available to the committee;

3) relationship with external auditors, including attendance at committee meetings and pre- and post-audit consultation and review;

4) other responsibilities and expectations.

A recorded vote on motion #10 was requested by Trustee B. Crothers.

The Chairman declared motion #10 defeated on a recorded vote of 6 in favour and 11 opposed.

In Favour: Trustees Bennett, Crothers, Jonsson, Stevenson, Kadis, Caine.

Opposed: Trustees Grand, Wakeling, Robertson, Walter, Cooper, Barker, Bowes, Sinclair, Taylor, Dunlop, Atkins.

Note: Trustees French, Middleton and Wallace were absent from the meeting when the vote was taken.

- Motion Defeated -

TASK FORCE RE BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE

11. Moved by J. Robertson, seconded by C. Cooper:

That a Task Force be formed consisting of the Chairman of the Board, the Chairman of the Budget Committee, the Chairman of the Finance, Facilities and Organization Committee, two other trustees and three staff as appointed by the Director. Minutes, Regular Public Meeting Page 14 March 25, 1991

Their responsibility will be to examine the feasibility of an Audit Committee. They will develop terms of reference and operating practices to report to the June 1991 Finance, Facilities and Organization Committee, recommendations which shall include:

1) cost;

2) membership-internal and external;

3) staff time required;

4) reporting mechanism;

5) relationship with external auditors, including attendance at the committee meetings and pre- and post- audit consultation and review;

6) other responsibilities and expectations.

A recorded vote on motion #11 was requested by Trustee J. Robertson:

The Chairman declared motion #11 to be carried unanimously.

Note: Trustees French, Middleton and Wallace were absent from the meeting when the vote was taken.

- Carried -

PRESENTATION - YORK REGION CHILDREN’S CHORUS

Ms. C. Cassel of the York Region Children’s Chorus introduced Canadian composer and York Region resident Nancy Telfer to Trustees. She explained the Board had commissioned Nancy to compose three songs for elementary school children in 1989. The compositions entitled, "On the Back of an Eagle", "Le Lion et Le Rat", "Jumpety, Bumpety" have been published by Leslie Music, Oakville. The Board was presented with a framed copy of the compositions which will be displayed in the Board Room. Mrs. Telfer was congratulated on the quality of her contribution to children’s music in Canada.

RECESS

The Board Chairman declared a five minute recess at 9:15 p.m.

CONTINUE DISCUSSION - SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

12. Moved by C. Cooper, seconded by N. Dunlop:

That the discussion regarding the 1991-92 School Year Calendars be taken from the table at this time.

- Carried - Minutes, Regular Public Meeting Page 15 March 25, 1991

REVISE SCHOOL YEAR CALENDARS - 1991-92

13. Moved by J. Robertson, seconded by R. Stevenson:

(a) That The York Region Board of Education give approval for the designation of a maximum of 8 Professional Activity Days in the School Year Calendar 1991-92.

(b) That the school year shall consist of 194 days commencing on Tuesday, September 3, 1991 and ending on Thursday, June 25, 1992.

(c) That the school holidays be as follows:

1. Thanksgiving Day - Monday, October 14, 1991 2. Christmas Vacation - Monday, December 23, 1991 to Friday, January 3, 1992 3. Mid-Winter Break - Monday, March 16, 1992 to Friday, March 20, 1992, inclusive 4. Good Friday - April 17, 1992 5. Easter Monday - April 20, 1992 6. Victoria Day - May 18, 1992

(d) That the Professional Activity Days for the 1991-92 school year be as follows:

SECONDARY

Semestered Schools Non-Semestered Schools

October 4 - Area October 4 - Area November 8 - Regional November 8 - Regional January 30,31 - In-school January 31 - In-school June 22, 23, 24, 25 - Admin. June 19, 22, 23, 24, 25 - Admin.

8 P.A. Days 8 P.A. Days

ELEMENTARY

October 4 - Area November 8 - Regional Day December 6 - Interviews June 5 - In-school June 22, 23, 24, 25 - Admin.

8 P.A. Days

- Carried - Minutes, Regular Public Meeting Page 16 March 25, 1991

MEMBERSHIP - ONTARIO PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARDS’ ASSOCIATION

14. Moved by N. Dunlop, seconded by K. Taylor:

That The York Region Board of Education approve the 1991 membership fees for the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association in the amount of $95,008.51 and

That the three year option for payment of the Legal Defence Fund in the amount of $8,170.80 for the year 1991 be approved.

- Carried -

BOARD SIZE AND TRUSTEE DISTRIBUTION

15. Moved by D. Caine, seconded by P. Grand:

WHEREAS section 206a(6) rule 6 of the Education Act has been repealed and a new section 206a(6) rule 6 has been substituted; and

WHEREAS section 206a(6) rule 4 of the Education Act provides that the total number of members of The York Region Board of Education shall be 19; and

WHEREAS section 206a(6) rule 6 of the Education Act authorizes the Board to increase the number of members of the Board by a resolution passed by an affirmative vote of three quarters of the members of the Board;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the number of members of The York Region Board of Education be increased to 20 members for the next regular election.

A recorded vote on motion #15 was requested by Trustee A. Atkins.

The Chairman declared the motion to be carried on a recorded vote of 16 in favour and 1 opposed.

In Favour: Trustees Bennett, Grand, Crothers, Wakeling, Jonsson, Robertson, Walter, Cooper, Barker, Bowes, Sinclair, Stevenson, Taylor, Dunlop, Kadis, Caine.

Opposed: Trustee Atkins.

Note: Trustees French, Middleton and Wallace were absent from the meeting when the vote was taken.

- Carried - Minutes, Regular Public Meeting Page 17 March 25, 1991

CHAIRMAN’S COMMITTEE REPORT #3, MARCH 18, 1991

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS REVIEW

16. Moved by K. Barker, seconded by J. Jonsson:

That the Board receive the staff report Construction Projects Review.

- Carried -

RESOLUTION - WINDSOR ROMAN CATHOLIC SEPARATE SCHOOL BOARD

17. Moved by K. Taylor, seconded by H. Sinclair:

That the Board support the resolution from the Windsor Roman Catholic Separate School Board regarding asbestos concerns.

- Carried -

BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT #6, FEBRUARY 27, 1991

ADDITION TO HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION BUDGET

18. Moved by H. Sinclair, seconded by R. Stevenson:

That an additional entry level clerk be approved for line 32-100 of the Human Resources budget.

- Carried -

FINANCE, FACILITIES AND ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE REPORT #3, MARCH 18, 1991

CASH DISBURSEMENTS - FEBRUARY 1991

19. Moved by H. Sinclair, seconded by J. Robertson:

That Cash Disbursements for February 1991 for item #40 in the sum of $27,649,440.18 be approved.

- Carried -

Note: Trustees A. Atkins and N. Dunlop declared a conflict of interest and refrained from the discussion or vote on motion #19.

IMPLEMENTATION OF GROWTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

20. Moved by K. Barker, seconded by J. Robertson:

That recommendation #8 of the Implementation of Growth Committee Recommendations report, which reads as follows, be withdrawn from the report and considered as a separate item. Minutes, Regular Public Meeting Page 18 March 25, 1991

"That The York Region Board of Education continue to investigate year round schools with the objective to prepare recommendations for the Board in 1991".

- Carried -

REFER GROWTH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS TO BUDGET COMMITTEE

21. Moved by J. Robertson, seconded by H. Sinclair:

That with the exception of motion #8 regarding year round schools recommendations #1 through 19 of the Growth Committee report be referred to the Budget Committee for consideration following the approval of the 1991 Budget.

Moved in amendment by C. Cooper, seconded by A. Atkins:

That recommendations #2, 3, 5, 17 and 19 of the Growth Committee report be referred to the Budget Committee for consideration following approval of the 1991 Budget.

ADJOURNMENT

22. Moved by H. Sinclair, seconded by L. Walter:

That the Board Meeting be adjourned and that incomplete items of business be considered at the April 22, 1991 Board Meeting.

- Carried -

The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.

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Chairman Director of Education and Secretary-Treasurer REPORT FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BOARD - PRIVATE MARCH 25, 1991

4. Moved by N. Dunlop, seconded by K. Barker:

That the Board adopt the following matters discussed in Committee of the Whole Board in private session this evening.

1) That the Board adopt the recommendations in the staff report Leasing of Additional Office Space and

That staff provide a report and detailed financial data to the Board at a future Board meeting.

2) That The York Region Board of Education waive school fees on compassionate grounds and permit a student to attend Aurora Senior Public School for the period January 10 to 31, 1991 and Huron Heights Secondary School for the balance of the school year.

3) That the Board adopt the recommendation in the staff report Pay Equity.

4) That the Board receive the delegation regarding a student suspension appeal.

5) That the Board deny a student suspension appeal.

6) That the Board adopt the recommendations in the staff report Leaves of Absence.

7) That the Board confirm the action of staff in assigning probationary contracts to the teachers listed in the staff report.

8) That the Board adopt the recommendations in the staff report Mutual Terminations.

9) That the Board adopt the recommendations in the staff report Deferred Salary Leave.

10) That the Board adopt the recommendations in the staff report Extension of Secondment.

11) That the Board adopt the recommendations in the staff report Appointments and Transfers of Elementary and Secondary Vice-Principals.

12) That the Board receive the staff report of Suspensions, February 1991.

13) That the Board waive non-resident school fees and permit a student to attend Bayview Secondary School for the period February 1991 to June 1991.

14) That the Board confirm the action of staff in admitting a student to Mount Albert Public School without payment of fees for the period February 15, 1991 to June 24, 1991.

- Carried -