Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of Commissioners of the Lester B

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Council of Commissioners of the Lester B. Pearson School Board held on May 30, 2005, at 1925 Brookdale Avenue, Dorval, QC. Notice was given at the Regular Meeting of July 12, 2004 (By-law 1/04) and sent out on May 25, 2005 in accordance with the procedures of the Lester B. Pearson School Board, and with Section 162 of the Education Act.

PRESENT:

Commissioners: Chairman M. Tabachnick; Vice-Chairman S. Di Donato; S. Bartlett-Lewis, E. Bender, R. Cupak, F. di Bello, R. Fazio, D. Flook, B. Freeston, J. Killingbeck, A. Levine, R. Murphy, A. Nolet, D. Rae, M. Sherman, H. Solomon, R. Tietjen, L. Vero, P. Whitham, J. Zemanovich

Commissioners Representing the Parents’ Committee: S. Williams-Rae

Administrators: Director General L. La France R. Mills, Assistant Director General D. Taylor, Assistant Director General L. La Ferrière, in-coming Assistant Director General L. Cauchon, Human Resources Director G. Saunders, Sector 1 Director M. Miller, Sector 2 Director L. Varden, Sector 3 Director C. Gray, Sector 4 Director V. Croubalian, Sector 5 Director P. Deans, Community Services Director D. McLean-Heywood, Student Services Director C. Finn, Student Services Assistant Director R. Poliquin, Legal Counsel W. Stockwell, Secretary General P. Rojek, Recording Secretary

ALSO PRESENT:

Public: S. Laurendeau, President/M. Jacques, Pearson Teachers Union L. Pattison, President, Independent Association of Support Staff S. Day, Central Parents’ Committee Chair M. Boyer, Central Students’ Committee A. Ibrahim, Educational Services M. Julien, conseil supérieur del’éducation B. Dubois, Verdun Messenger

179 A number of Administrators, teachers & parents from Beechwood, Dorset, Forest Hill, John Rennie High, Lakeside Academy, LaSalle Elementary – Jr. & Sr., Margaret Manson, Northview, St. Patrick, & St. Thomas High School, Spring Garden, Terry Fox, Thorndale, Westwood Schools

ABSENT: Commissioner S. Borja; Parent Commissioner C. Berger

The meeting was called to order at 19 h 40.

Assistant Director B. Mills introduced Principal J. Torunian of Terry Fox School who presented their Music Specialist and grade 2 students singing multicultural songs. Also, introduced were C. Pratt who presented the local winners of the Entrepreneurship Contest; M. Boyer, outgoing Chair of the Central Students’ Committee; and F. Hepworth and C. Sherry of the Montreal Lakeshore Rotary Club who donated a $5000 cheque towards the “Food for Thought” program in our schools.

1. Approval of the Agenda

IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner M. Sherman

THAT the agenda, with the addition of 4.4 Budget Update Revised Expenditure Parameters and the moving of 9.4 Administrative Staffing – Head Office & 9.5 Administrative Staffing – In-School to 4.5 and 4.6 and the change of 14.2 By-Law 5 to Executive Committee Membership be approved. CARRIED

2. Approval of the Minutes

2.1 Minutes of April 25, 2005

IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner D. Rae

THAT the minutes, with the correction to 13.3 QESBA Report of Commissioner B. Freeston, of the Regular meeting of April 25, 2005, be approved. CARRIED

3. Business Arising from the Minutes

Nil.

180 4. Priorities

4.1 Chairman’s Report IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner M. Tabachnick

THAT the Chairman’s report, as contained in Volume VII, No. 10/Draft (May 30, 2005) of PEARSON NEWS, be received. CARRIED

4.2 Director General’s Report

IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner M. Tabachnick

THAT theDirector General’s report, as contained in Volume VII, No. 10/Draft (May 30, 2005) of PEARSON NEWS, be received. CARRIED

4.3 Reaction to 2005-2006 Budget Parameters

05-05-01 WHEREAS the document entitled “Projet de règles budgétaires de l’année 2005-2006” that seeks the reaction of the Lester B. Pearson School Board, gives details regarding the complex provisions proposed for the Board’s 2005-2006 operating budget; and

WHEREAS a detailed response to the Ministry of Education, Sport and Recreation (MELS) was prepared by the Board administrative officers and endorsed by the Executive Committee, pending final approval by the Council of Commissioners:

WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner M. Tabachnick and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT approval be given to the document submitted by the Lester B. Pearson School Board entitled “Rétroaction de la Commission scolaire Lester-B.-Pearson au dépôt du projet de règles budgétaires de l’année 2005-2006”. Vote: 20 in favour None opposed

4.4 Budget Updated/Revised Expenditure Plan Council procedures requiring a 2/3 vote to entertain the motion, Commissioner J. Zemanovich moved that the following resolution be entertained. CARRIED

181 05-05-02 WHEREAS a revision of the 2004-2005 budget forecast was adopted in October, 2004 (Resolution 04-10-02); and

WHEREAS additional revenues have been confirmed recently; and

WHEREAS the Board Administration has identified an initiative that should be implemented beginning in the current year:

WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner H. Solomon and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT the 2004-2005 budget forecast be revised to include the following expenditure:

Allocation to Schools & Centres 2004-2005 $600,000 to be used during the 2005-06 school year. Vote: 20 in favour None opposed

4.5 Administrative Staffing 2005-2006 – Head Office

05-05-03 WHEREAS effective July 1, 2005, a number of assignment and employment status changes to the Board’s administrative staff (head office) have been proposed by the Director General:

WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner R. Murphy and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT approval be given to the following employment status changes among administrators of the Lester B. Pearson School Board, effective July, 1, 2005:

John Brennan Coordinator – Human Resources Interim Status Nancy Hain Coordinator – Sector 4 Interim Status France Goyette Coordinator – Legal Services Permanent Status Vote: 20 in favour None opposed

4.6 Administrative Staffing 2005-2006 – In-School

05-05-04 WHEREAS the administration of the Lester B. Pearson School Board has developed a plan for administrative staffing for the school year 2005- 2006; and

182 WHEREAS the process for this plan was reviewed by the Human Resources Committee:

WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner J. Killingbeck and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT the following list of schools/centres and positions constitute the administrative appointments and assignment changes effective July 1, 2005.

St. Surname First School / Centre Position I Govan Gretta Riverview School 0.5 Vice Principal I Charlebois Lise St. Veronica School & Centre of Excellence Principal I Govan Gretta Verdun Elementary School 0.5 Vice Principal P Kotler Marlene Charles A. Kirkland School Principal P McFadzean Marti Northview School Principal P Gross Deborah Wilder Penfield School Principal I Colpitts Stephen Purcell Academy Vice Principal P Aiken Lorna Christmas Park School Principal P Meldrum Kim Evergreen School Principal P Greenberg Susan St. Edmund School Principal P Deegan Jad St. Patrick School Principal I Lincoln Micheline Beaconsfield High School Vice Principal I Bianchi Donatella Beurling Academy Vice Principal I Coiteux Marie-Josée John Rennie High School Vice Principal P Sweer Nancy John Rennie High School Principal I Oland Peter L.C.C.H.S. Vice Principal * Harper Michelle Lakeside Academy Vice Principal I Massarelli Mark Lakeside Academy Vice Principal P Wallach James Lakeside Academy Principal * Abracen David Lindsay Place High School Vice Principal * Quinn-Leroux Alana Lindsay Place High School Vice Principal * Fuzessy Christopher Macdonald High School Vice Principal * Potter Michelle Macdonald High School Vice Principal I Ferris Jason P.C.H.S. Vice Principal * Daoust Carolyn St. Thomas High School Vice Principal P Carlyle Duncan Riverdale High School Vice Principal P Toteda-Wilkinson Margherita Westwood High School Junior Campus Vice Principal P Di Iorio Carmela Westwood High School Senior Campus Vice Principal I Collins Douglas Pearson Adult & Career Centre Asst. Director I Moran Ann Pearson Adult & Career Centre Asst. Director P Marin Veronique Place Cartier Adult Centre Asst. Director • Indicates change to Permanent Status

183 Vote: 20 in favour None opposed

5. Questions from the Public From: S. Laurendeau, President, Pearson Teachers Union, urging support for the position of teachers in the current labour negotiations. Response by Commissioner M. Tabachnick. From: I. Smith, Macdonald High, regarding support for the position of professionals in the current labour negotiations. Response by Commissioner M. Tabachnick. From: L. Horne, parent of Westwood students, concerning internet protocol telephone project, funds for it and on access to information request made by another person. Response by Commissioner M. Tabachnick, Director General L. La France and Assistant Director General R. Mills.

6. Internal Communications

6.1 Central Students’ Committee Report

IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner F. di Bello

THAT the written report of Chairperson M. Boyer on the Central Students’ Committee meeting held on May 28, 2005, be received. CARRIED

7. EDUCATION

7.1 Education Committee Report

IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner E. Bender

THAT his written report on the Education Committee meeting held on May 9, 2005, be received. CARRIED

7.2 Special Needs Advisory Committee Report

IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner D. Flook

THAT his written report on the Special Needs Advisory Committee meeting held on May 18, 2005, be received. CARRIED

184 7.3 Other Education Business

Nil.

8. ADULT AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

8.1 Adult & Vocational Education Committee Report

IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner B. Freeston

THAT her written report on the Adult & Vocational Education Committee meeting held on May 9, 2005, be received. CARRIED

8.2 Other Adult & Vocational Education Business

Nil.

9. HUMAN RESOURCES

9.1 Human Resources Committee Report

IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner J. Killingbeck

THAT his written report on the Human Resources Committee meeting held on May 2, 2005, be received. CARRIED

9.2 Leave of Absence

05-05-05 IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner R. Murphy and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT Suzanne Tiemann be granted leave of absence from her position as Vice Principal – Centre of Educational Excellence, for one (1) year, effective June 17, 2005. Vote: 19 in favour None opposed (Commissioner B. Freeston was absent for the vote.)

9.3 Other Human Resources Business

185 Nil.

10. PUPIL PLACE NEEDS

10.1 Pupil Place Needs Committee Report

IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner S. Bartlett-Lewis

THAT her written report on the Pupil Place Needs Committee workshop meeting held on May 2, 2005, be received. CARRIED

10.2 Other Pupil Place Needs Business

Nil.

11. EXECUTIVE

11.1 Executive Committee Report

IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner H. Solomon

THAT his written report on the Executive Committee meeting held on May 24, 2005, be received. CARRIED

11.2 Servitude

05-05-06 WHEREAS the City of Montréal, Borough of Lachine, has in a letter dated October 19, 2004, requested a servitude on the property of Bishop Whelan School for access to, maintenance, construction and upkeep, of a portion of the Borough's water supply system; and

WHEREAS the Executive Committee has recommended that the Lester B. Pearson School Board agree to this request:

WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner H. Solomon and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT the Lester B. Pearson School Board accept the servitude agreement proposed by the City of Montréal for a part of lot 1 704 633 in the Borough of Lachine (Bishop Whelan School) for access to, maintenance, construction and upkeep, of a portion of the Borough's water supply system; and

186 THAT the Chairman of the Board and the Director General be authorized to sign for, and on behalf of, the Lester B. Pearson School Board such contract documents as may be deemed necessary by the parties to give effect to this matter. Vote: 19 in favour None opposed (Commissioner R. Cupak was absent for the vote.)

11.3 CÉGEP Gérald Godin - Sub-Lease

05-05-07 WHEREAS in accordance with section 266 of the Act, the Lester B. Pearson School Board adopted Resolution 01-05-15 to enter into a long-term lease agreement with a general and vocational college on the territory of the Board (CÉGEP Gérald-Godin) for the use of space at 5080 boulevard des Sources; and

WHEREAS the Board has engaged in discussions with representatives of CÉGEP Gérald-Godin in order to authorize a sub-lease acceptable to both parties; and

WHEREAS the Executive Committee has recommended approval of the sub-lease proposal:

WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner H. Solomon and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT approval be given, under the terms of Article 5.0 of the 2004-06 agreement between the Lester B. Pearson School Board and CÉGEP Gérald-Godin detailing the terms and conditions of the lease by the college of space at 5080 boulevard des Sources, to the request of the College to sublet rooms 123, 125, 127, 129, 130 and 144 to the firm Rowe, Gravel, Garceau and Associates for a 6-month period in 2005- 2006; and

THAT the Director General and the Chairman be authorized to sign any and all documents required to give effect to the sub-lease for, and on behalf of, the Lester B. Pearson School Board. Vote: 20 in favour None opposed

11.4 Other Executive Business

Nil.

187

12. FACILITIES & SECURITY

12.1 Facilities & Security Committee Report

IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner F. di Bello

THAT his written report on the Facilities & Security Committee meeting held on May 4, 2005, be received. CARRIED

12.2 Amendment to Professionals for Summer Projects Resolution

05-05-08 WHEREAS by Resolution 05-02-10 approval was given for professionals to be hired for a number of summer 2005 capital projects:

WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner F. di Bello and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT Resolution 05-02-10 be amended to delete the paragraph …

THAT the professionals to be hired for these projects will be selected from those listed below:

Azis Nazar, Architectes Birtz, Bastien, Architectes Dubé, Matte, Architectes LBCD, ingénieurs-conseil LBHA, ingénieurs-conseil Leclerc & Associés, Architectes Miguel Escobar, Architectes Poirier, Fontaine, Architectes; … to be replaced by …

THAT the professionals to be hired for these projects will be selected from those listed below:

Azis Nazar, Architectes Birtz, Bastien, Architectes Dubé, Matte, Architectes INGETEC (Roofing Inspector) LBCD, ingénieurs-conseil LBHA, ingénieurs-conseil Leclerc & Associés, Architectes Miguel Escobar, Architectes Poirier, Fontaine, Architectes Roome Léger et Associés Ltée (Roofing Inspector)

188 Vote: 20 in favour None opposed

12.3 Roofing Project – Beaconsfield High School

05-05-09 WHEREAS by Resolution 05-02-10 approval was given for a number of capital projects and priorities recommended by the Facilities & Security Committee, for incorporation into the final 2005-2006 operating plan; and

WHEREAS public notice was given calling for the tendering of bids on nine (9) projects to be carried out during July and August 2005, and the bids have been opened and recorded in order to award contracts; and

WHEREAS the architect Anis Nazar analyzed the tenders; and

WHEREAS the Facilities & Security Committee has reviewed said tenders and has made a recommendation to Council:

WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner E. Bender and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT the submission of Toitures Couture & Associates, in the amount of $196,994, the lowest bid tendered for the roofing project at Beacons- field High School (Project #04-404-XE), be accepted by the Lester B. Pearson School Board; and

THAT the Chairman and Director General of the Board be authorized to sign he said contract for, and on behalf of, the Lester B. Pearson School Board. Vote: 20 in favour None opposed

12.4 Roofing Project – John Rennie High School

05-05-10 WHEREAS by Resolution 05-02-10 approval was given for a number of capital projects and priorities recommended by the Facilities & Security Committee, for incorporation into the final 2005-2006 operating plan; and

WHEREAS public notice was given calling for the tendering of bids on nine (9) projects to be carried out during July and August 2005, and

189 the bids have been opened and recorded in order to award contracts; and

WHEREAS the architect Anis Nazar analyzed the tenders; and

WHEREAS the Facilities & Security Committee has reviewed said tenders and has made a recommendation to Council:

WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner J. Killingbeck and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT the submission of Toitures Couture & Associates, in the amount of $167,511, the lowest bid tendered for the roofing project at John Rennie High School (Project #05-412-XE) be accepted by the Lester B. Pearson School Board; and

THAT the Chairman and Director General of the Board be authorized to sign the said contract for, and on behalf of, the Lester B. Pearson School Board. Vote: 20 in favour None opposed

12.5 Roofing Project – Allancroft School

05-05-11 WHEREAS by Resolution 05-02-10 approval was given for a number of capital projects and priorities recommended by the Facilities & Security Committee, for incorporation into the final 2005-2006 operating plan; and

WHEREAS firm of Miguel Escobar Architecte Urbaniste analyzed the tenders; and

WHEREAS the Facilities & Security Committee has reviewed said tenders and has made a recommendation to Council:

WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner E. Bender and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT the submission of Poulin & Bureau Inc., in the amount of $98,215.25, the lowest bid tendered for the roofing project at

190 Allancroft School (Project #P05-055), be accepted by the Lester B. Pearson School Board; and

THAT the Chairman and Director General of the Board be authorized to sign the said contract for, and on behalf of, the Lester B. Pearson School Board. Vote: 20 in favour None opposed

12.6 Roofing Project – Riverdale High School

05-05-12 WHEREAS by Resolution 05-02-10 approval was given for a number of capital projects and priorities recommended by the Facilities & Security Committee, for incorporation into the final 2005-2006 operating plan; and

WHEREAS the architect Poirier Fontaine analyzed the tenders; and

WHEREAS the Facilities & Security Committee has reviewed said tenders and has made a recommendation to Council:

WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner H. Solomon and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT the submission of Toitures Couture & Associates, in the amount of $195,503, the lowest bid tendered for the roofing project at Riverdale High School (Project #205-03-499), be accepted by the Lester B. Pearson School Board; and

THAT the Chairman and Director General of the Board be authorized to sign the said contract for, and on behalf of, the Lester B. Pearson School Board. Vote: 20 in favour None opposed

12.7 Roofing Project – Place Cartier Adult Centre

05-05-13 WHEREAS by Resolution 05-02-10 approval was given for a number of capital projects and priorities recommended by the Facilities

191 & Security Committee, for incorporation into the final 2005-2006 operating plan; and

WHEREAS the architect Poirier Fontaine analyzed the tenders; and

WHEREAS the Facilities & Security Committee has reviewed said tenders and has made a recommendation to Council:

WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner D. Rae and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT the submission of Toitures Couture & Associates, in the amount of $137,444, the lowest bid tendered for the roofing project at Place Cartier Adult Centre (Project #205-03-498), be accepted by the Lester B. Pearson School Board; and

THAT the Chairman and Director General of the Board be authorized to sign the said contract for, and on behalf of, the Lester B. Pearson School Board. Vote: 20 in favour None opposed

12.8 Roofing Project – LaSalle Elementary – Senior

05-05-14 WHEREAS by Resolution 05-02-10 approval was given for a number of capital projects and priorities recommended by the Facilities & Security Committee, for incorporation into the final 2005-2006 operating plan; and

WHEREAS the architect Birtz Bastien analyzed the tenders; and

WHEREAS the Facilities & Security Committee has reviewed said tenders and has made a recommendation to Council:

192 WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner R. Fazio and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT the submission of Toitures Couture & Associates, in the amount of $116,752, the lowest bid tendered for the roofing project at LaSalle Elementary – Senior (Project #P05-010), be accepted by the Lester B. Pearson School Board; and

THAT the Chairman and Director General of the Board be authorized to sign the said contract for, and on behalf of, the Lester B. Pearson School Board. Vote: 20 in favour None opposed

12.9 Roofing Project – LaSalle Elementary – Junior

05-05-15 WHEREAS by Resolution 05-02-10 approval was given for a number of capital projects and priorities recommended by the Facilities & Security Committee, for incorporation into the final 2005-2006 operating plan; and

WHEREAS the architect Birtz Bastien analyzed the tenders; and

WHEREAS the Facilities & Security Committee has reviewed said tenders and has made a recommendation to Council:

WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner R. Fazio and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT the submission of Toitures Couture & Associates, in the amount of $61,684, the lowest bid tendered for the roofing project at LaSalle Elementary - Junior (Project #P05-009), be accepted by the Lester B. Pearson School Board; and

THAT the Chairman and Director General of the Board be authorized to sign the said contract for, and on behalf of, the Lester B. Pearson School Board. Vote: 20 in favour None opposed

193 12.10 Roofing Project – Purcell Academy

05-05-16 WHEREAS by Resolution 05-02-10 approval was given for a number of capital projects and priorities recommended by the Facilities & Security Committee, for incorporation into the final 2005-2006 operating plan; and

WHEREAS the architect Birtz Bastien analyzed the tenders; and

WHEREAS the Facilities & Security Committee has reviewed said tenders and has made a recommendation to Council:

WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner S. Di Donato and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT the submission of Toitures Couture & Associates, in the amount of $123,739, the lowest bid tendered for the roofing project at Purcell Academy (Project #05-011), be accepted by the Lester B. Pearson School Board; and

THAT the Chairman and Director General of the Board be authorized to sign the said contract for, and on behalf of, the Lester B. Pearson School Board. Vote: 20 in favour None opposed

12.11 Elevator Project – Thorndale School

05-05-17 WHEREAS by Resolution 05-02-10 approval was given for a number of capital projects and priorities recommended by the Facilities & Security Committee, for incorporation into the final 2005-2006 operating plan; and

WHEREAS the firm of Miguel Escobar Architecte Urbaniste analyzed the tenders; and

194 WHEREAS the Facilities & Security Committee has reviewed said tenders and has made a recommendation to Council:

WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner S. Di Donato and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT the submission of Germano Construction Corp., in the amount of $120,462, the lowest bid tendered for the elevator project at Thorndale School (Project #P05-054), be accepted by the Lester B. Pearson School Board; and

THAT the Chairman and Director General of the Board be authorized to sign the said contract for, and on behalf of, the Lester B. Pearson School Board. Vote: 20 in favour None opposed

12.12 Other Facilities & Security Business

Nil.

13. COMMUNICATIONS & OTHER REPORTS

13.1 Central Parents’ Committee Report

IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner S. Williams-Rae

THAT the written report of Parent Commissioner C. Berger on the Central Parents’ Committee meeting held on May 12, 2005, be received. CARRIED

13.2 School Tax Management Committee (STMC) Report

IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner F. di Bello

THAT the written report of Commissioners F. di Bello and M. Tabachnick on the School Tax Management Committee meeting held on May 19, 2005, be received. CARRIED

13.2.1 School Tax Rate

195 05-05-18 WHEREAS the need of the community for services by Québec's public education system, and the Lester B. Pearson School Board in particular, continues to increase; and

WHEREAS the financial resources placed at the disposal of school boards, in relation to those needs, are limited; and

WHEREAS it is essential that the Lester B. Pearson School Board maintain a high quality of service to the students who attend its schools and centres:

WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner F. di Bello and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT in accordance with sections 434-436 & 439 of the Education Act (RSQ ch. I-13.3), the Lester B. Pearson School Board call upon the School Tax Management Committee to adopt a budget for 2005-06 that ensures the Lester B. Pearson School Board receives its full share of the proceeds from the collection of the school tax. Vote: 20 in favour None opposed

13.3 Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA) Report

IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner B. Freeston

THAT her written reports of the Quebec English School Boards Association meeting held on May 5, 2005 and the Annual General Meeting on May 6, 2005, be received. CARRIED

13.4 Interculturalism Advisory Committee Report

Nil.

13.5 Pearson Educational Foundation Committee Report

IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner D. Rae

THAT his written report on matters before the Pearson Educational Foundation Committee, be received. CARRIED

13.6 Transportation Advisory Committee Report

196 IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner R. Cupak

THAT her verbal report on matters before the Transportation Advisory Committee, be received. CARRIED

13.7 Other Communications & Reports

Nil.

14. CORPORATE BUSINESS

14.1 Correspondence 1. Memorandum dated May 20, 2005 from Secretary General Cathleen Scott of the Central Québec School Board, concerning composition of the QESBA Executive Committee. 2. Memorandum dated May 17, 2005 from Chair Craig Buchanan – Sector 4 Parents’ Committee, concerning shortage of school days at the secondary level. 3. Letter dated May 4, 2005 from St. Charles School Governing Board concerning results of a survey regarding Moral & Religious Education. 4. Memorandum dated April 21, 2005 from Les syndicates de professionnelles et professionnels de l’éducation, concerning definitive withdrawal of the demand regarding a reduction in the work year.

IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner M. Tabachnick

THAT the items of correspondence be received. CARRIED

Letter #1: Information. Letter #2: Director General to respond. Letter #3: Administration to respond. Letter #4: Acknowledge receipt.

14.2 Executive Committee Membership Council procedures requiring a 2/3 vote to entertain the motion, Commissioner L. Vero moved that the following resolution be entertained. CARRIED

05-05-19 IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner M Tabachnick and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT the following Commissioners be elected members of the Executive Committee of the Lester B. Pearson School Board, effective June 1, 2005:

197 Commissioner Howard Solomon as Chairman for a four-year term; Commissioner Allan Levine as Vice-Chairman for a four-year term; (Seat #3) Commissioner Sylvia Di Donato as member for a one-year term;

(Seat #4) Commissioner John Killingbeck as member for a one-year term; (Seat #5) Commissioner Martin Sherman as member for a one-year term; (Seat #6) Commissioner Louisa Vero as member for a one-year term;

(Seat #7) Commissioner Marcus Tabachnick as member for his term of office as Chairman of the Lester B. Pearson School Board. Vote: 20 in favour None opposed

14.3 Modification to the Risk Management Plan

05-05-20 WHEREAS the School Tax Management Committee of the Island of Montreal manages a Risk Management Plan on behalf of the school boards of the island of Montreal; and

WHEREAS a modification to the Risk Management Plan has been proposed in order to bring some clarification to paragraphs 1, 3 and 4 of Section 3.3.2.1 n) of the said plan; and

WHEREAS the School Tax Management Committee must consult the school boards before approving such a modification; and

WHEREAS it is in the interest of the Lester B. Pearson School Board to approve the proposed modifications: and

WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner F. di Bello and RESOLVED:

That approval be given to the proposed modification to paragraphs 1, 3 and 4 of Section 3.3.2.1 n) of the Risk Management Plan. Vote: 20 in favour None opposed

14.4 Evaluation Policy - Delay

05-05-21 WHEREAS the subcommittee charged with the development of the Evaluation Policy has revised the draft policy pursuant to study of

198 05-05-22 the consultation responses; and

WHEREAS the subcommittee has requested additional time in order to complete the policy development process; and

WHEREAS the Adult and Vocational Education Standing Committee and the Education Standing Committee have recommended the request; and

WHEREAS the Executive Committee has modified the timeline grid accordingly:

WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner S. Di Donato and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT Resolution 04-12-06 be amended by the replacement of the phrase “THAT the final Evaluation Policy be adopted at the regular meeting of the Council of Commissioners on May 30, 2005” by the phrase …

“THAT the final Evaluation Policy be adopted at the regular meeting of the Council of Commissioners on June 27, 2005”. Vote: 19 in favour None opposed (Commissioner D. Rae was absent for the vote.)

14.5 Land Sale - Beaconsfield

05-05-22 WHEREAS the Lester B. Pearson School Board owns a parcel of vacant land in Beaconsfield, adjacent to Beaconsfield High School; and

WHEREAS the vacant land is known as Lot 3296264 of the Province of Québec assessment roll, situated at the corner of Beaurepaire Drive and Highridge Avenue, measuring approximately 12077 square meters; and

WHEREAS authorization to sell this lot has been given by the Ministry of Education; and

WHEREAS in response to a public notice dated April 14, 2005, placed by the Board calling for offers-to-purchase to be tendered, a proposal dated May 20, 2005 has been made by Montreal Bible and Gospel Halls that is subject only to zoning approval by the municipality and confirmation by the purchaser of the condition of the property, so that the purchaser may erect a church meeting room and (in part) a school:

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WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner M. Tabachnick and RESOLVED:

THAT the Lester B. Pearson School Board accept the offer-to-purchase in the amount of $561,250, a price not lower than the municipal evaluation, made by Montreal Bible and Gospel Halls, to acquire the vacant land that is known as Lot 3296264 of the Province of Québec assessment roll situated at the corner of Beaurepaire Drive and Highridge Avenue and measuring approximately 12077 square meters, subject only to the conditions set forth in the offer-to- purchase document dated May 20, 2005; and

THAT the Director General and the Chairman be authorized to sign any and all documents required to give effect to the sale for, and on behalf of, the Lester B. Pearson School Board. Vote: 19 in favour None opposed (Commissioner D. Rae was absent for the vote.)

14.6 Other Corporate Business

Nil.

15. OTHER BUSINESS

15.1 New Business

Nil.

15.2 Further Questions from the Public From: S. Laurendeau, President, Pearson Teachers Union, concerning topics in the Education Committee report, allocation to schools, administrative staffing, and SNAC, STMC and Central Students’ Committee reports. Response by Commissioner M. Tabachnick and Director General L. La France.

16. ADJOURNMENT

16.1 Adjournment re Budget

05-05-23 WHEREAS public notice has been given regarding the procedures that the Board must follow in order to adopt its budget for the 2005-2006 school year; and

200 WHEREAS the Board has been advised that the Ministry of Education, Sport and Recreation (MELS) parameters, by which the Board’s projected revenues may be established, will not be transmitted until at the earliest June 9, 2005; and

WHEREAS the Board intends to table for study a budget that will show a balance of expenditures and revenues:

WHEREFORE IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner M. Tabachnick and UNANIMOUSLY RESOLVED:

THAT the meeting of the Lester B. Pearson School Board of May 30, 2005, be adjourned to 19 h 00 on the evening of June 27, 2005, at which time the Board shall study and adopt its operating, investment and debt service budget for the 2005-2006 school year, in accordance with the provisions of sections 274-281 of the Education Act. Vote: 20 in favour None opposed

16.2 Adjournment

IT WAS MOVED BY Commissioner A. Nolet

THAT, there being no further business, the meeting adjourn at 22 h 28.

______Chairman Secretary General

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