Board Room – 7:00 P.M

Agenda

Anna DeBartolo REVISED Chair (Vaughan) Board Standing Committee Meeting Nancy Elgie Public Session Vice-Chair (Georgina) Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Loralea Carruthers Board Room – 7:00 p.m. (East Gwillimbury & Whitchurch-Stouffville) Pages

Carol Chan 1. Approval of Agenda (Richmond Hill) 2. Declaration of Conflict of Interest Madeline Crystal (Student Trustee) 3. Special Announcements

Susan Geller 4. Public Forum (Markham) 5. NEW BUSINESS Diane Giangrande (Richmond Hill) a) Delegation Regarding Policy #316.0, Elementary (Attached) Programs Joel Hertz - Jordan Allison (Vaughan) b) Presentation by Ipsos Reid regarding Review of 1 – 6 Juanita Nathan French Second Language Programming – Public (Markham) Telephone and Online Surveys - Martin Hrobsky, Associate Vice-President, Ipsos Allan Tam Reid Public Affairs (Markham) - Licinio Miguelo, Manager, Public Affairs and Communications Services John Tertan (Student Trustee) c) Elementary School Boundary Changes – Lincoln 7 – 11 Alexander Public School and Sir John A. Macdonald Martin Van Beek Public School (Newmarket) - Jane Ross, Senior Manager, Planning and Property Development Ada Yeung - Dawn Adams, Manager, Accommodation Planning (Markham)

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d) Elementary and Secondary School Boundary Changes – 12 – 23 Deer Park Public School, Greensborough Public Anna DeBartolo School, Holland Landing Public School, Keswick High Chair School, Lakeside Public School, Mount Joy Public School, (Vaughan) Park Avenue Public School, Sutton District High School - Jane Ross, Senior Manager, Planning and Property Nancy Elgie Development Vice-Chair - Dawn Adams, Manager, Accommodation Planning (Georgina) e) Naming of a New Elementary School, Town of East 24 – 25 Loralea Carruthers Gwillimbury (Phoebe Gilman Public School) (East Gwillimbury & - Denese Belchetz, Associate Director of Education, Whitchurch-Stouffville) Student Achievement and Well-Being - Allan Hoyle, Superintendent of Schools Carol Chan (Richmond Hill) f) Conference and Conventions – Trustees’ Expenses 26 – 34 for the Period December 1, 2010 to Madeline Crystal November 30, 2011 (Student Trustee) - Bruce Richardson, Associate Director of Education, Business and Finance Susan Geller - Wanda Muirhead-Toporek, Superintendent (Markham) of Business

Diane Giangrande 6. Adjournment (Richmond Hill)

Joel Hertz (Vaughan)

Juanita Nathan (Markham)

Allan Tam (Markham)

John Tertan (Student Trustee)

Martin Van Beek (Newmarket)

Ada Yeung (Markham)

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YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Review of French Second Language (FSL) Programming

Background:

To ensure a future of high-quality and sustainable programs, the Board has undertaken a comprehensive review of the French Second Language (FSL) programs, Core and Immersion.

The review includes literature research, review of other jurisdictional practices and public and internal input to the Core and Immersion French programs. At the fall School Council Forums, the Board announced its intent to conduct the review as well as the timelines for the public input process.

The public input process includes a telephone and online survey, followed by focus group sessions, which will be conducted during the spring School Council Forums by the Board’s selected vendor, Ipsos Reid. The online and telephone survey used similar questions, which were developed jointly by Ipsos Reid, the Board’s Parent Reference Group and staff committees (FSL Lead Team and FSL Advisory Committee). The telephone survey was conducted by Ipsos Reid in December 2011, and included 1000 respondents from across York Region. The online survey was available for completion between December 16, 2011 and January 16, 2012, and received 1,518 total responses (not all respondents answered every question).

Rationale:

This report is an update on the public input process of the FSL Review being conducted. The telephone and online survey results will be shared with the Board’s parent community through the spring School Council Forums and is presented with this report for information.

As presented at the September 12, 2011 Board Standing Committee meeting, the focus group sessions to be held at the spring School Council Forums will be conducted by Ipsos Reid. The intent of the focus group sessions is to share and receive feedback on input already received from the public.

Estimated Cost:

Not applicable.

Timeline:

The Communications / Implementation Plan section includes current timelines.

Recommendation:

That the York Region District School Board receive the Review of French Second Language (FSL) Programming report for information.

Communications / Implementation Plan:

The following timelines were presented in September 2011, the project remains on schedule:

School Council Forum Communication • Email to school council chairs and principals Announcement of FSL Review Process – mid-October 2011 • Announcement at fall school council forums including presentation of program pressures and timelines for review • School newsletters • Email to school councils Receive community input – November 2011-January 2012 • Telephone research (external agency) • Online survey Coordinating Council of Superintendents – February 15, 2012 Board Standing Committee – February 21, 2012 Spring Council Forums February/March 2012 • Announcement of quantitative data findings • Focus group discussion and feedback (facilitated by external agency) Announcement of FSL Advisory Committee Recommendations • Announcement in Fall 2012 • Communications plan to be developed FSL Strategy Implementation – Fall 2013

Appended Data

Appendix 1 – French As A Second Language Topline Memo (Telephone Survey)

Appendix 2 – French As A Second Language Topline Memo (Online Survey)

Respectfully submitted,

February 21, 2012

For further information, please contact Licinio Miguelo, Manager, Public Affairs and Communications, or the Director of Education, Ken Thurston. APPENDIX 1

To: Licinio Miguelo, York Region District School Board

Date: January 24, 2012

From: Graham Loughton, Ipsos Reid Public Affairs

Subject: French As A Second Language Topline Memo (Telephone Survey)

Licinio, please find below a quick overview of the survey results from the residents’ telephone study.

Pleased to address any questions.

Overall Attitudes • There is strong support for learning a second language – 93% agreement (63% very important, 30% somewhat important). • There is also strong support for learning French in school – 87% agreement (51% very important, 36% somewhat important). • Mixed level of awareness of the French programs offered by the Region – 51% can’t recall/don’t know, 34% say French Immersion, 9% say Core French.

Assessment of Current Programs Core French • 31% of residents say they don’t know enough about the Core French Program to comment on quality of the program. • Among those who do know enough, 79% rate the overall quality of the Core French Program as at least good (19% very good, 60% good). • Most respondents (41%) think a graduate from Core French should have an Intermediate Level of French Knowledge – can use French in a social context for example when travelling and in a familiar context (school, leisure). • 80% are supportive of starting Core French at grade 4 (45% very supportive, 35% somewhat supportive).

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• 34% would support Core French starting at grade 1. Grade 4 is mentioned next most often at 24%. French Immersion • 41% of residents say they don’t know enough about the French Immersion Program to comment on the quality of the program. • Among those who do know enough, 91% rate the overall quality of French Immersion Program as at least good (31% very good,60% good). • Most respondents (47%) think a graduate of French Immersion should have a Proficient Knowledge of French – can use French in academic and work situations to present complex ideas. • Residents are mixed on their support for starting French Immersion at a grade other than grade 1. 49% are supportive, 47% are opposed. • 71% of residents are supportive of students having to travel a greater distance to school/travel outside current neighbourhood to participate in French Immersion (34% very supportive, 37% somewhat supportive). French Program In Addition to Core French and French Immersion • 73% of residents are supportive of offering a third French as a second language program for students in York Region (33% very supportive, 40% somewhat supportive). Benefit of enrolling in French Immersion • Benefit of French Immersion seen as enhanced job prospects (40%) and overall value in learning a second language (35%).

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To: Licinio Miguelo, York Region District School Board

Date: February 7, 2012

From: Ipsos Reid Public Affairs

Subject: French As A Second Language Topline Memo (Online Survey)

Below is the data from the Survey Monkey survey for closed-ended questions.

Overall Attitudes • There is strong support for learning a second language – 97% agreement (84% very important, 13% somewhat important). • There is also strong support for learning French in school – 95% agreement (77% very important, 18% somewhat important). • Awareness of the French programs offered by the Region is high – 81% Core French, 94% French Immersion, 7% Enhanced French, 9% Extended French and 2% can’t recall. **These results differ substantially from the Ipsos data due in part because the Ipsos telephone study question was open-ended (no prompting). Survey Monkey was an aided (listed French programming options) multiple response question.

Assessment of Current Programs Core French • 50% of residents say they don’t know enough about the Core French Program to comment on quality of the program. • Among those who do know enough, 26% rate the overall quality of the Core French Program as at least good (5% very good, 21% good). • 71% are supportive of starting Core French at grade 4 (42% very supportive, 29% somewhat supportive). • 39% believe Core French should start in Grade 1 while 26% say JK. French Immersion • Among those who do know enough, 55% rate the overall quality of French Immersion Program as at least good (29% very good,26% good).

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• 40% of residents say they don’t know enough about the French Immersion Program to comment on the quality of the program. • Residents are mixed on their support for starting French Immersion at a grade other than grade 1. 55% are supportive, 45% are opposed. • 64% of residents are supportive of students having to travel a greater distance to school/travel outside current neighbourhood to participate in French Immersion (32% very supportive, 32% somewhat supportive). French Program In Addition to Core French and French Immersion • 76% of residents are supportive of offering a third French as a second language program for students in York Region (43% very supportive, 33% somewhat supportive).

The Ipsos Reid telephone survey data and the Survey Monkey data are not directly comparable for the following reasons:

• Different methodologies were used (Ipsos used a telephone survey while SurveyMonkey is an online open-link survey) • Different audiences were surveyed (Ipsos surveyed a representative sample of York Region residents, while SurveyMonkey is not a representative sample e.g. open-link with no quotas or weights) • Several questions were asked differently from one survey to the other e.g. Q3 in the Ipsos survey was an open-ended question meaning respondents were not prompted with the possible answer options, while Q3 in the Survey Monkey survey provided the answer options and respondents were prompted to chose one or more of the options.

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YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOUNDARY CHANGES

Lincoln Alexander Public School and Sir John A. Macdonald Public School

BACKGROUND:

In accordance with the York Region District School Board Policy #108.0, Student Accommodation - Attendance Areas and Student Transfers, staff is required to bring recommendations to the Board when attendance boundaries are being changed.

Following the identification of boundary options, staff presents options (if available) to the public for review and consultation. Following public consultation, the boundaries are brought forward to the Board for approval.

RATIONALE:

The purpose of the Boundary Review Process is to create effective long-term boundaries for elementary and secondary schools. Current attendance boundaries are amended due to many factors including the construction of new schools, program changes, and to align elementary and secondary boundaries.

Proposed Elementary School Boundary Change: Sir John A. Macdonald Public School

Schools Impacted: Lincoln Alexander Public School

Current Boundaries

The current elementary boundary for Lincoln Alexander Public School, Section B (Appendix A) serves an area referred to as Cathedral Town and is bounded by Major Mackenzie Drive East, Highway 404, 19th Avenue and East of Woodbine Avenue.

Initial development within the Lincoln Alexander Public School, Section B boundary began in 2003 on the east side of Woodbine Avenue. There are currently approximately 930 existing residential units with less than 200 units remaining to be built on the east side of Woodbine Avenue. The west side of Woodbine Avenue began to develop in 2006 and there are currently approximately 2,000 units built with an additional 1,200 units remaining.

Lincoln Alexander Public School opened in 2004 with an enrolment of 354.50 FTE and has a York Region District School Board functional capacity of 516. As of October 2011, Lincoln Alexander Public School has an enrolment of 458 FTE which includes students from the east side of Woodbine Avenue. A large portion of the west side of Woodbine Avenue in Lincoln Alexander Public School, Section B boundary has been holding at Buttonville Public School since September 2008.

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Proposed Boundaries

Sir John A. Macdonald Public School is scheduled to open in September 2012. This school is located within the current Lincoln Alexander Public School, Section B boundary, located north of Elgin Mills Road East and west of Woodbine Avenue at the intersection of Helford Street and Prince of Wales Drive.

In order to create a boundary for the new school, it is proposed that the current Lincoln Alexander Public School, Section B elementary boundary be partitioned into three areas (Sir John A. Macdonald Public School, Section A, Sir John A. Macdonald Public School, Section B and Lincoln Alexander Public School, Section B).

The new Sir John A. Macdonald Public School, Section A boundary will be bordered by Major Mackenzie Drive West and Woodbine Avenue to the south and east respectively, by Elgin Mills Road East to the north and Highway 404 to the west. The new Sir John A. Macdonald Public School, Section B, will be bordered by Elgin Mills Road East to the south, Highway 404 to the west, 19th Avenue to the north and extend to back of the lots on the east side of Woodbine Avenue.

The remainder of the block will continue to be served by Lincoln Alexander Public School, Section B boundary, bounded by Major Mackenzie Drive west to the South, the hydro corridor to the east, Elgin Mills Road East to the north and Woodbine Avenue to the west.

As Lincoln Alexander Public School, Section B and Sir John A. Macdonald Public School boundaries fall within the Richmond Green Secondary School boundary, no secondary boundary changes are required.

Consultation Process

In October 2011, Planning staff met with the principals at Lincoln Alexander Public School and Buttonville Public School, superintendent and local trustee to discuss the implementation of the proposed boundary change for September 2012. Staff attended School Council meetings at Buttonville Public School and Lincoln Alexander Public School on October 5, 2011 and October 13, 2011 respectively.

On January 26, 2012, staff held a public meeting at Buttonville Public School to discuss the recommended boundary revisions. At the public meeting, staff received comments regarding the timing of Full-Day Kindergarten availability at Lincoln Alexander Public School (2013 implementation) and Sir John A. Macdonald Public School (2012 implementation).

Recommended Option

That the current Lincoln Alexander Public School, Section B boundary, be modified to create new boundaries for Sir John A. Macdonald Public School, Section A, Sir John A. Macdonald Public School, Section B and Lincoln Alexander Public School, Section B effective September 2012 (Appendix B).

ESTIMATED COST:

Not Applicable.

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TIMELINE:

Immediate.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

That the Sir John A. Macdonald Public School elementary boundary be created effective September 2012, as reflected in the staff report. That the Lincoln Alexander Public School, Section B elementary boundary be revised to match these changes.

COMMUNICATIONS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:

School Council Meetings: Buttonville Public School October 5, 2011 Lincoln Alexander Public School October 13, 2011

Public Information Session: Buttonville Public School January 26, 2012

Program Planning Committee February 7, 2012 Coordinating Council of Superintendents February 15, 2012 Board Standing Committee February 21, 2012 Board Meeting March 6, 2012

APPENDED DATA:

Appendix A: Existing Lincoln Alexander Public School Boundary Appendix B: Proposed Lincoln Alexander Public School and Sir John A. Macdonald Public School Boundaries

Respectfully submitted,

February 21, 2012

For further information, please contact Jane Ross, Dawn Adams or the Director of Education.

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YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL BOUNDARY CHANGES

Deer Park Public School, Greensborough Public School, Holland Landing Public School, Keswick High School, Lakeside Public School, Mount Joy Public School, Park Avenue Public School, Sutton District High School

BACKGROUND:

RATIONALE:

Proposed Elementary School Boundary Change: Lakeside Public School

Schools Impacted: Lakeside Public School and Deer Park Public School

In January 2011, staff was apprised of a transportation issue that impacted students living in the southwestern limits of the Deer Park Public School boundary. (Appendix A)

Bussing for Lakeside Public School students follows Lake Drive North until it intersects with Metro Road North where the bus turns southbound. This area crosses into the Deer Park Public School boundary. In order to have an efficient transportation network, staff propose this area, including Nellie Avenue, and Duke Street, be serviced by one bus, as part of the Lakeside Public School boundary (Appendix B).

As the elementary boundaries for Lakeside Public School and Deer Park Public School are currently aligned with the secondary boundaries of Sutton District High School and Keswick High School, a secondary boundary change is also required (Appendix C and D).

Consultation Process

Planning staff met with affected school administration regarding the proposed changes. Direct communication by school administration was made to affected students in the southwestern area of Deer Park Public School.

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As per Board Policy #108.0, no public meeting is required since these elementary and secondary boundary changes impact less than 25 students.

Recommended Option

That the Lakeside Public School elementary boundary and the Keswick High School secondary boundary be modified to include an area along Lake Drive North and Metro Road North, including Nellie Avenue, and Duke Street, from the Deer Park Public School and Sutton District High School boundary effective September 2012.

Proposed Elementary School Boundary Change: Mount Joy Public School and Greensborough Public School

Schools Impacted: Mount Joy Public School and Greensborough Public School

In March 2006, a development application for 309 units located within the Greensborough Public School boundary was circulated to the Board. House closings had begun when staff recommended holding the area at neighboring Mount Joy Public School. Mount Joy Public School currently has an October 31, 2011 FTE enrolment of 461 and a capacity of 573 pupil places. Because this development application cannot be accommodated at Greensborough Public School, staff recommends including this area as part of the permanent Mount Joy Public School boundary (Appendix F).

Consultation Process

Planning staff communicated with affected school administration regarding the proposed changes. Direct communication by school administration was made to the six students in the holding area to Mount Joy Public School.

As per Board Policy #108.0, no public meeting is required since this elementary boundary change impacts less than 25 students.

Recommended Option

That the Mount Joy Public School elementary boundary be modified to include a holding area south of Major Mackenzie Drive East from the Greensborough Public School attendance boundary effective September 2012.

Proposed Elementary School Boundary Change: Park Avenue Public School and Holland Landing Public School

Schools Impacted: Park Avenue Public School and Holland Landing Public School

In January 2012, staff was apprised of a transportation issue that affected students living in two areas of the Park Avenue Public School boundary (Appendix G).

Bussing for Toll Road crosses into the Holland Landing Public School boundary where the road ends at Bradford Street. In order to have all students from this single street attend Park Avenue Public School, and to create an efficient transportation network, three additional Toll Road addresses need to be included in the revised boundary. Student Transportation Services supports the entire street be serviced by one bus, as part of the Park Avenue Public School Boundary (Appendix H). Elementary and Secondary School Boundary Changes Page 3 of 4

A second bussing route for Park Avenue Public School travels south along Bathurst Street from Highway 11 where it reaches a closed section of road due to an unsafe bridge and poor road conditions. This area underwent a Class Environment Assessment by the Region of York to review recommended improvements along this important road network link. York Region staff anticipates construction to begin in 2013 to open Bathurst Street between Green Lane and Highway 11. In the interim, bussing routes are disconnected and are not thoroughfares. Board staff recommends that the north section be serviced by one bus to Park Avenue Public School, and the south section be serviced by another bus to Holland Landing Public School (Appendix H). The proposed boundaries would include both sides of Bathurst Street in each of the north and south sections.

Consultation Process

Planning staff communicated with affected school administration regarding the proposed changes. As students living within the area of the proposed boundary changes currently attend Park Avenue Public School, no students are being impacted.

As per Board Policy #108.0, no public meeting is required since this elementary boundary change impacts less than 25 students.

Recommended Option

That the Park Avenue Public School elementary boundary be modified to include the entire street of Toll Road and northern section of Bathurst Street south of Highway 11, from the Holland Landing Public School attendance boundary effective September 2012.

ESTIMATED COST:

Not applicable.

TIMELINE:

Immediate.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. That the Lakeside Public School elementary boundary be changed to include a southwestern portion of the Deer Park Public School elementary boundary for September 2012, as reflected in the staff report. That the Deer Park Public School elementary boundary be revised to match these changes.

2. That the Keswick High School secondary boundary be modified to include a southwestern portion of the Sutton District High School secondary boundary for September 2012, as reflected in the staff report. That the Sutton District High School secondary boundary be revised to match these changes.

3. That the Mount Joy Public School elementary boundary be modified to include a holding area south of Major Mackenzie Drive East of the Greensborough Public School elementary boundary for September 2012, as reflected in the staff report.

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4. That the Park Avenue Public School elementary boundary be modified to include the entire street of Toll Road and northern section of Bathurst Street south of Highway 11, both of the Holland Landing Public School elementary boundary for September 2012, as reflected in the staff report. That the Holland Landing Public School elementary boundary be revised to match these changes.

COMMUNICATIONS IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:

Program Planning Committee February 7, 2012 Coordinating Council of Superintendents February 15, 2012 Board Standing Committee February 21, 2012 Board Meeting March 6, 2012

APPENDED DATA:

Appendix A: Existing Deer Park Public School and Lakeside Public School Elementary Boundaries Appendix B: Proposed Deer Park Public School and Lakeside Public School Elementary Boundaries Appendix C: Existing Keswick High School and Sutton District High School Secondary Boundaries Appendix D: Proposed Keswick High School and Sutton District High School Secondary Boundaries Appendix E: Existing Mount Joy Public School and Greensborough Public School Elementary Boundaries Appendix F: Proposed Mount Joy Public School and Greensborough Public School Elementary Boundaries Appendix G: Existing Park Avenue Public School and Holland Landing Public School Elementary Boundaries Appendix H: Proposed Park Avenue Public School and Holland Landing Public School Elementary Boundaries

Respectfully submitted,

February 21, 2012

For further information, please contact Jane Ross, Dawn Adams or the Director of Education.

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Holland Landing Road Bradford Street Samuel Lount Road

Elementary School Produced by Planning and Property Development Services ! Railways 1 0.5 0 1 Kilometers (C) Copyright York Region District School Board 2012 ^ Elementary FI School Elementary Boundaries (C) Copyright Base Map Data from Regional Municipality of York 2011 # Secondary School Yonge Street

Boag Road Appendix H - Proposed Park Avenue Public School and Holland Landing Public School Elementary Boundaries Ü

Bathurst Street

Park Avenue PS Yonge Street Highway 11 !

Toll Road Holland Landing PS

Graham Sideroad !

Dufferin Street Toll Road

Affected Area #2

Green Lane East

Affected Area #1 Green Lane West

Toll Road

Bradford Street

Holland Landing Road

Produced by Planning and Property Development Services ! Elementary School Railways 1 0.5 0 1 Kilometers (C) Copyright York Region District School Board 2012 ^ Elementary FI School Elementary Boundaries (C) Copyright Base Map Data from Regional Municipality of York 2011 # Secondary School Mulock Drive

Old Bathurst Street

Davis Drive West Sawmill Valley Drive Gagnon Place YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Naming of a New Elementary School Town of East Gwillimbury

Background:

To obtain approval to name the elementary school that fronts on Harvest Hills Blvd. just west of Woodspring Avenue in the Town of East Gwillimbury.

Rationale:

The York Region District School Board is scheduled to open a new elementary school in the Town of East Gwillimbury in September 2013. The site fronts on Harvest Hills Blvd. just west of Woodspring Avenue. The attendance area for this new elementary school will be established and approved by the Board by March 2013.

Phoebe Gilman (April 4, 1940 – August 29, 2002) was a children's book author and illustrator. Born in the Bronx, New York, one of her passions was travel and she lived in Europe and Israel for extended periods. In 1972 she settled in Canada where she married and began her writing career. Along with being a book author and illustrator, she taught for fifteen years at the Ontario College of Art. Phoebe Gilman died of leukemia in Toronto at the age of 62.

Her books were notable for their strong lead female characters. Her book, Something From Nothing, adapted from an old Yiddish tale, won the 1993 Ruth Schwartz Award for best children’s book, which was later adapted for a television special. She also won the Vicky Metcalf Award for her contribution to the field of children's literature in Canada.

“Her advice for aspiring writers includes the admonition to "Read. Read. Read!, Write. Write. Write!" ”(Source: http://people.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/k6/gilman.html)

As such, Phoebe Gilman Public School is the recommended name for this new school.

Estimated Cost:

Not applicable.

Timeline:

Immediate.

Recommendation:

That the York Region District School Board approve the name “Phoebe Gilman Public School” for the unnamed public school that fronts on Harvest Hills Blvd. just west of Woodspring Avenue in the Town of East Gwillimbury.

Communications Implementation:

Coordinating Council of Superintendents February 15, 2012 Board Standing Committee February 21, 2012 Family Approval follows Board approval

Respectfully submitted,

February 21, 2012

For further information, please contact Allan Hoyle, Superintendent of Education – Community Education Centre North, Denese Belchetz, Associate Director of Education, or the Director of Education, Ken Thurston.

YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD CONFERENCES AND CONVENTIONS – TRUSTEES’ EXPENSES FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 1, 2010 TO NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Background:

To report to the trustees on expenses during the period December 1, 2010 to November 30, 2011 for Conferences and Conventions.

Rationale:

In accordance with Policy #220.0, Trustee Services.

Estimated Cost:

Not applicable.

Timeline:

Not applicable.

Recommendation:

That the report of Conferences and Conventions – Trustees’ Expenses for the period December 1, 2010 to November 30, 2011 be received for information.

Communications Implementation Plan:

Coordinating Council of Superintendents February 15, 2012 Board Standing Committee February 21, 2012 Board Meeting March 6, 2012

Appended Data:

Report of Conferences and Conventions – Trustees’ Expenses for the period December 1, 2010 to November 30, 2011.

Respectfully, submitted,

February 21, 2012

For further information, please contact B.A. Richardson or the Director YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD CONFERENCE AND CONVENTIONS-TRUSTEES' EXPENSES FOR THE PERIOD DECEMBER 1, 2010 TO NOVEMBER 30, 2011 Conference & Conventions Subject to Individual Allotment per Board Policy 220.0

Total Per Trustee as per Total Per Trustee as per Travel/Mileage/P Total per PD Overage Board Policy 220.0 Registration Board Policy 220.0 Trustee Conference/Convention Location Date arking/Hotels/Me Conference/Conv Forwarded to December 1/10 to Fee December 1/10 to als ention 2011-2012 November 30/14 November 30/11 (TERM TOTAL) OPSBA 2011 Public Sheraton Hotel L. Carruthers January 27-29, 2011 $ 549.80 $ 483.79 $ 1,033.59 Education Symposium Toronto ON Summit on Children's & Youth Toronto ON June 2, 2011 $ 197.75 $ 285.35 $ 483.10 Mental Health Conference Children's Mental Health Ontario Annual Conference The Delta Chelsea Hotel "Partnering for a Better Child November 21-22, 2011 $ 495.00 $ 250.61 $ 745.61 $ 2,262.30 $ 2,262.30 Toronto ON and Youth Mental Health System" OPSBA 2011 Public Sheraton Hotel C. Chan Education Symposium & Pre- January 27-29, 2011 $ 653.97 $ 595.59 $ 1,249.56 Toronto ON Conference OPSBA 2011 Labour Sheraton Hotel Relations Symposium & April 2, 2011 only $ 70.10 $ 28.60 $ 98.70 Toronto ON Human Resources Programs for People with Disabilites in Association with 13175 Yonge Street April 12, 2011 N/C $ 21.50 $ 21.50 Children's Treatment Network Richmond Hill & the York Regional Police Conference for Educators: OISE University of Toronto May 14, 2011 $ 92.05 $ 27.93 $ 119.98 Celebrate Positive Changes York University/Osgoode Osgoode Professional Professional Developoment Development October 27, 2011 $ 536.34 $ 56.03 $ 592.37 "Advanced Issues in Special Toronto ON Education Law" Conference Winters College York People for Education 15th University November 5-6, 2011 $ 100.00 $ 67.18 $ 167.18 $ 2,249.29 $ 2,249.29 Annual Conference Toronto ON

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Ontario Education Services A. DeBartolo Corporation & Ministry of Sheraton Hotel (*Board Chair January 26, 2011 N/C $ 273.57 $ 273.57 Education - Equity & Inclusive Toronto ON 2010-2011) Education Part II (Alternate Board of Director OPSBA 2011 Public Member; Sheraton Hotel, Toronto ON January 27-29, 2011 $ 549.80 $ 881.85 $ 1,431.65 Education Symposium however, Directors also attended)

Canadian Safe School Network "Mental Health in Spirale Banquet Centre April 21, 2011 $ 209.00 $ 31.89 $ 240.89 Schools, What Educators Toronto ON Need to Know"

Finland 2010-2011 Ongoing Helsinki, Finland May 20-28, 2011 $ - $ 2,711.65 $ 2,711.65 Partnership Trip

Approval to exceed the $3,184.00 + $1,061.00 for 2010/11 Chair position = $4,245.00 yearly maximum sent to Chair's Committee Sept. 19, 2011. Approved at the September 26, 2011 Board Meeting and $607.62 overage $ (412.76) $ 4,245.00 $ 4,245.00 will be charged against the 2011- 2012 PD allotment. Once HST credits were applied, overage reduced to $412.76.

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N. Elgie (*Board Vice Chair 2010- 2011) (Alternate OPSBA 2011 Public Sheraton Hotel, Toronto ON January 28, 2011 only $ 405.12 $ 354.57 $ 759.69 Board of Director Education Symposium Member; however, Directors also attended)

The 5th National Resortative Justice Aotearoa & 3rd N. Elgie Restorative Practices Wellington, New Zealand November 23-27, 2011 $ 518.83 $ 3,914.82 $ 4,433.65 International 2011 Conferences (Member) Approval to exceed the $3,184.00 + $1,061.00 for 2010/11 Vice-Chair position = $4,245.00 yearly maximum sent to Chair's Committee October 17, 2011. Approved at the October 27, 2011 Board Meeting $ (948.34) $ 4,245.00 $ 4,245.00 and $1,028.49 overage will be charged against the 2011-2012 PD allotment. Once HST credits were applied, overage reduced to $948.34.

S. Geller $ - $ -

5th National Resortative Justice Aotearoa & 3rd D. Giangrande Restorative Practices Wellington, New Zealand November 23-27, 2011 $ 588.12 $ 3,736.22 $ 4,324.34 International 2011 Conferences (Non Member)

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Approval to exceed the $3,184.00 yearly maximum sent to Chair's Committee October 17, 2011. Approved at the October 27, 2011 $ (1,140.34) $ 3,184.00 $ 3,184.00 Board Meeting and $1,140.34 overage will be charged against the 2011-2012 PD allotment

Ontario Education Services Sheraton Hotel J. Hertz Corporation - Equity & January 26, 2011 N/C $ 235.52 $ 235.52 Toronto ON Inclusive Education Part II

The Complete Guide to Osgoode Hall Law School School Law for K-12 February 28-March 1, 2011 $ 742.27 $ 98.00 $ 840.27 York University Education Professionals

York University/Osgoode Professional Developoment Osgoode Professional October 27, 2011 $ 546.84 $ 48.99 $ 595.83 $ 1,671.62 $ 1,671.62 "Advanced Issues in Special Development Toronto ON Education Law" Conference

G. Kerr $ - $ - $ -

OPSBA 2011 Public Sheraton Hotel J. Nathan Education Symposium & Pre- January 27-29, 2011 $ 653.97 $ 530.90 $ 1,184.87 Toronto ON Conference Canadian Safe School Network "Mental Health in Spirale Banquet Centre April 21, 2011 $ 209.00 $ - $ 209.00 Schools, What Educators Toronto ON Need to Know" Summit on Children's & Youth Toronto ON June 2, 2011 $ 197.75 $ 27.12 $ 224.87 $ 1,618.74 $ 1,618.74 Mental Health OPSBA 2011 Public Sheraton Hotel A. Tam Education Symposium & Pre- January 27-29, 2011 $ 653.97 $ 142.80 $ 796.77 Toronto ON Conference

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TOTAL $ 9,851.50 $ 19,845.54 $ 29,697.04 $ (3,099.54) $ 26,597.50 $ 26,597.50

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Total Per Trustee as per Total Per Trustee as per Travel/Mileage/P Total per Board Policy 220.0 Board Policy 220.0 Student Trustee Conference/Convention Location Date Registration Fee arking/Hotels/Me Conference/C December 1/10 to December 1/10 to als onvention November 30/14 November 30/11 (TERM TOTAL)

John Tertan Ontario Student Trustees' Incoming The Sheraton Association (OSTA) 11th Student Trustee Centre Hotel May 12-15, 2011 $ 200.00 $ 165.31 $ 365.31 Annual AGM "Students Voice (August 2011 to Toronto ON Dreams Within Reach" July 2012)

Ontario Student Trustees' Westin Harbour Association (OSTA) Fall 2011 Castle Hotel, October 20-23, 2011 $ 280.00 $ 16.76 $ 296.76 $ 662.07 $ 662.07 General Meeting Toronto ON

Madeline Ontario Student Trustees' Crystal Incoming The Sheraton Association (OSTA) 11th Student Trustee Centre Hotel May 12-15, 2011 $ 200.00 $ - $ 200.00 Annual AGM "Students Voice (August 2011 to Toronto ON Dreams Within Reach" July 2012)

Ontario Student Trustees' Westin Harbour Association (OSTA) Fall 2011 Castle Hotel, October 20-23, 2011 $ 280.00 $ - $ 280.00 $ 480.00 $ 480.00 General Meeting Toronto ON

Maria Bun Ontario Student Trustees' Student Trustee Association (OSTA) 10th (August 2010 to Annual AGM NOTE: This July 2011) expense was from Student Trustee M. Bun's 2009-2010 The Sheraton conference allowance. Since she Centre Hotel May 20 to 23, 2010 $ 375.00 $ 44.41 $ 419.41 was over conference budget, M. Toronto ON Bun was given permission by the Board at the April 29, 2010 Board Meeting to expense this amount during the 2010-2011 year.

OSTA-AECO Board Council The Westin February 10-13, 2011 $ 160.00 $ 558.85 $ 718.85 Conference Ottawa ON

York Region Presidents' Camp Trillium Council (YRPC) Leadership Rainbow Lake April 7-10, 2011 $ 220.00 $ 220.00 Conference SHOUT 11' Hamilton area

Ontario Student Trustees' The Sheraton Association (OSTA) 11th Centre Hotel May 12-15, 2011 $ 200.00 $ 3.54 $ 203.54 $ 1,561.80 $ 1,561.80 Annual AGM "Students Voice Toronto ON Dreams Within Reach"

Lee Shelson Student Trustee OSTA-AECO Board Council The Westin February 10-13, 2011 $ 160.00 $ 502.69 $ 662.69 $ 662.69 $ 662.69 (August 2010 to Conference Ottawa ON July 2011)

TOTAL $ 2,075.00 $ 1,291.56 $ 3,366.56 $ 3,366.56 $ 3,366.56

Total Per Trustee as per Total Per Trustee as per Travel/Mileage/P Total per Board Policy 220.0 Registration Board Policy 220.0 Trustee Conference/Convention Location Date arking/Hotels/Me Conference/Co December 1/10 to Fee December 1/10 to als nvention November 30/14 November 30/11 (TERM TOTAL)

OPSBA - EXPENSES NOT INCLUDED IN TRUSTEE ALLOTMENT IF SERVING AS A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, VOTING DELEGATE OR ALTERNATE

L. Carruthers (Attended as the Alternate OPSBA 2011 Canadian Voting Delegate on D. The Westin Hotel School Boards Association & July 7-10, 2011 $ 745.86 $ 1,100.62 $ 1,846.48 Giangrande's behalf Ottawa ON OPSBA AGM Approved July 4, 2011 Board Meeting)

A. DeBartolo (*Board OPSBA 2011 Labour Chair 2010-2011) Alternate Sheraton Hotel, Relations Symposium & March 31-April 2, 2011 $ 470.55 $ 583.54 $ 1,054.09 Board of Director Member Toronto ON Human Resources N/C)

D. Giangrande (OPSBA Board of Directors OPSBA 2011 Public Sheraton Hotel, January 27-29, 2011 $ 653.97 $ 138.25 $ 792.22 Alternate Voting Member Education Symposium Toronto ON N/C)

(OPSBA Board of Directors OPSBA 2011 Canadian The Westin Hotel Alternate Voting Member School Boards Association & July 7-10, 2011 $ 678.05 $ 649.33 $ 1,327.38 Ottawa ON N/C) OPSBA AGM

J. Hertz (OPSBA Board of OPSBA 2011 Public Sheraton Hotel, Directors Voting Member January 27-29, 2011 $ 549.80 $ 476.81 $ 1,026.61 Education Symposium Toronto ON N/C)

OPSBA 2011 Canadian (OPSBA Board of Directors The Westin Hotel School Boards Association & July 7-10, 2011 $ 678.05 $ 1,330.52 $ 2,008.57 Voting Member N/C) Ottawa ON OPSBA AGM

TOTAL $ 3,776.28 $ 4,279.07 $ 8,055.35

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