YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD BOARD MEETING MINUTES - PUBLIC SESSION MARCH 5, 2013
The Board Meeting - Public Session of the York Region District School Board was held in the Board Room of the Education Centre, Aurora at 8:07 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 with Chair A. DeBartolo presiding and the following members present; Trustees P. Adams-Luchowski, L. Carruthers, C. Chan, S. Geller, D. Giangrande, J. Hertz, J. Nathan, A. Tam, M. Van Beek and A. Yeung.
Regrets: Trustee N. Elgie
Also in attendance: Student Trustees S. Shao and K. Thaker
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
(*)1. Moved by A. Yeung, seconded by M. Van Beek:
That the agenda be approved as written.
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DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Chair A. DeBartolo asked any trustee who has a direct or indirect pecuniary interest in any matter being discussed during the meeting to state their conflict and the nature thereof. No conflicts were declared by trustees at this time.
RISE AND REPORT – MARCH 5, 2013 BOARD MEETING – PRIVATE SESSION
(*)2. Moved by J. Hertz, seconded by D. Giangrande:
1) That the York Region District School Board receive for information and approve the recommendations contained in the minutes of the February 19, 2013 Property Management Committee Meeting.
2) That the York Region District School Board approve the recommendations in the Human Resource Services staff report.
3) That the York Region District School Board receive the Student Discipline and Suspension Reports for information.
4) That the York Region District School Board dismiss for just cause and terminate the employment contract of as a York Region District School Board teacher, effective March 5, 2013. BOARD MEETING MINUTES – PUBLIC SESSION PAGE 2 March 5, 2013 ______
5) That the York Region District School Board authorize the Director of Education to inform the Ontario College of Teachers regarding the termination of employment contract in accordance with Section 43.2 (1) of the Ontario College of Teachers’ Act, 1996.
6) That the York Region District School Board approve the recommendations from the Supervisory Officer Selection Committee regarding the pool of candidates eligible for appointment to senior team.
7) That the York Region District School Board receive the Negotiations update for information.
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STUDENT TRUSTEE REPORT
At this time, Student Trustees S. Shao and K. Thaker made the following remarks.
“Madame Chair, Mr. Director, Trustees, Staff, Ladies and Gentlemen.
Sherry and I were in Ottawa when we heard the good news that the six month withdrawal on extracurricular activities for secondary students had ended and it was not long before we hopped on social media and saw how ecstatic our peers were. We applaud students for being vocal about the importance of learning outside the classroom and February 22, 2013 is a day worth remembering. It showed us that we were heard.
The Ontario Student Trustees’ Association’s (OSTA) Board Council Conference was held in Ottawa from February 21st to 24th and was a huge success. Not only was it fun, but also engaging and meaningful. The association shared the results of the Student, Parent, and Educator survey from last school year. Some statistics that were highlighted were; that 78 per cent of Ontario's students consider themselves active members of their communities, 95 per cent of students think of their school environment as safe and 87 per cent of students believe in a confidential system where they can provide feedback for their teachers. Parents and educators both stated in another question that although the equipment is available, technology is not being used effectively in schools because of the lack of training provided for teachers. These results will assist the Board in its commitment to excellence. All survey questions and answers can be found on the OSTA website.
The Partnership Program was also launched at the conference. OSTA now provides students with the opportunity to work alongside student trustees and have an active role in their education. We are also happy to announce that both of us had beavertails and went skating on the Rideau Canal for the first time.
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Locally, there is a lot of positivity to report about Black History month. African-Canadian actors and spoken word artists visited secondary and elementary schools, sharing stories and dances. As well, schools shared biographies of significant individuals in Black history over the morning announcements. It is always amazing to see how diversity flourishes in our schools and how differences can bring us together.
February 26th was pink shirt day. Students wore pink to show their support for the fight against bullying. One second grade student pointed out that “maybe we should be wearing pink everyday so the bullies know they can’t hurt us”.
CanYouth, the forum to expand student voice, has been vibrant as well. Beyond just local discussion, we featured a student’s account of French education in Ontario. It put forward the thought that French school boards and mandatory education exist so that we can embrace our identity as a bilingual country.
It is also the time of year when we initiate the process of electing new student trustees. The decision has been made to combine the election with the ‘Our Voice Conference’. The date is yet to be determined but we will keep you informed.
Sherry and I are also in collaborative discussions with the York Catholic District School Board student trustees regarding bullying in our schools. We are organizing an event that embraces the talents of students in both Boards and drives home a grassroots message. We will be sure to keep you updated.
Students will be off on their week-long break next week. It is much needed, especially for senior students, as we can finally catch up on some sleep and go university or college touring. Kush and I would like to extend warm wishes to anyone taking a break as well. However, if you are going somewhere warm, please do not tell us unless you have two extra plane tickets.
Thank you.”
Director of Education K. Thurston and Chair DeBartolo thanked Student Trustees Shao and Thaker for their remarks.
DIRECTOR’S INFORMATION REPORT
Director of Education K. Thurston stated that he recently attended the kick-off banquet for the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association (OFSAA) ‘AA’ Boys’ Basketball Championships. Bill Crothers Secondary School is one of the host schools and teacher Mark Girdler, who coaches at Richmond Hill High School, was honoured by OFSAA.
He also talked about the “One Match” bone marrow donor drive that was initiated by Mark Watkin, a teacher at Milliken Mills High School. Mark has a daughter who was diagnosed with a serious form of childhood leukemia. She is currently in remission, BOARD MEETING MINUTES – PUBLIC SESSION PAGE 4 March 5, 2013 ______but in the event that a bone marrow donor may be required, a donor drive was initiated. The goal is to have all York Region District School Board secondary schools take part and at the present time six are participating and several other schools are interested in joining.
Trustees were also informed that the updated Director’s Annual report is now available on the Board’s website and includes information about enrollment data, EQAO results, primary class size, equity and inclusive education and links to the Multi-Year Plan.
APPLAUSE!
Director K. Thurston made the following remarks.
Outstanding Principals
Would Dina Fabian and Erik Khilji please come forward.
Dina Fabian and Erik Khilji are two of 51 recipients of The Learning Partnership’s Canada’s Outstanding Principals Award for 2013.
Canada's Outstanding Principals program is in its ninth year. The award is presented to principals who have made a notable difference in the lives of their students and their local communities. Recipients are required to demonstrate leadership in establishing cultural change in schools that leads to improved student achievement.
Dina, Principal of Henderson Avenue Public School, began her career with the York Region District School Board in 1992 and has been a principal for four years.
Erik, Principal of Sixteenth Avenue Public School, has been a principal since joining the York Region District School Board in 2008.
Erik and Dina were invited to participate in an exclusive five-day management course at the University of Toronto, where they learned strategies to help them enhance public education at their school and in their community.
They also joined winners from across Canada at a gala in Toronto on February 26th.
Congratulations, Erik and Dina.
Governor General’s History Award
Would Daraius Bharucha and Stefano Fornazzari please come forward.
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Daraius and Stefano, Teachers at Bill Crothers Secondary School, created a multimedia project that helps students connect their family’s history to the history that they are learning in school. The project is called “My Place in Canadian History: Digital Storytelling with Historical Thinking Concepts” and takes a student’s history and puts it into the context of the development and growth of Canada as a nation. Students make meaningful connections to the curriculum and realize that they are a part of, and not separate, from history.
The project encourages students to be detectives and uses historical thinking concepts as a framework to analyze and interpret their place in Canadian history.
Both Daraius and Stefano received a Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching for their work.
Also joining us tonight is Principal Becky Green.
Congratulations.
Dr. J.M. Denison Secondary School Student Recognized for Anti-Bullying Efforts
Would Shanna Hunter please come forward.
Shanna is a student who has taken a negative and turned it into a positive. She is a student who unfortunately experienced bullying in elementary school. As a result of this experience, Shanna has gone on to dedicate herself to combating bullying.
A student at Dr. J.M. Denison Secondary School, Shanna has worked throughout her high school career to advocate for inclusivity and bullying prevention. Soon after starting at Dr. Denison Secondary School, Shanna joined the ‘Everyone Denison Social Justice Club’ and has remained a member throughout all four years of high school. She has committed herself to raising awareness about the issue of bullying and helping the student body to view everyone as equals, not only in the school, but in the community as well.
Shanna believes that the key to solving bullying issues involves empowering bystanders to stand up for others who are unable to stand up for themselves.
Her dedication to this cause has earned her provincial recognition through the ‘Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award’ and her commitment to the issue caught the attention of guidance teacher Charlotte Reid, who nominated her for the award.
Shanna, you demonstrate the resiliency that we strive to instill in our students.
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With so much focus on the mental health of our students, it is great to see that your work has positively impacted the well-being of your peers. Excellent work. Your award is well-deserved.
North Star
Would Christine Chen and Stephanie Vecchiarelli please come forward.
Christine is this month’s North Star recipient and she teaches at Northern Lights Public School. Stephanie nominated Christine and she will now tell us why.”
“This year was my first and I was very excited, slightly nervous and also unsure of what to do, how to do it and when to do it. Christine was one of my teaching partners and my next door neighbour who, on day one, introduced herself and told me she was here to support me and that I was welcome to check in with her at any time. Check in I did, as throughout the next months I popped my head in her room to ask millions upon millions of questions. No matter how busy Christine was she took the time to listen to me, give me advice and tell me that everything I was doing was okay.
As time went by, Christine became my mentor as I joined the New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP). She shared all her amazing teaching resources and unit binders with me and coached me through my literacy marking. When report season hit, she helped me navigate through MXweb and sat with me to create comment banks. Christine made me feel confident in myself as a teacher and for someone starting out who questioned everything she did, this meant the world to me. She helped me develop a place in the school as she introduced me to fellow colleagues and became my partner for kitchen duty.
For me, Christine is my biggest mentor and my good friend. Moreover, she has helped me to find the confidence to acknowledge the good work I am doing and find ways to improve. I think Christine Chen should be a North Star recipient because she truly is a teacher who makes a difference.”
Director Thurston continued.
“Congratulations, Christine. Also joining Christine tonight is Vice-Principal Jeff Laughlin.”
Director Thurston and Chair DeBartolo congratulated all recipients and thanked them for their contributions.
BOARD PRIORITY UPDATE – FIRST NATION, METIS AND INUIT EDUCATION
Director of Education K. Thurston introduced Superintendent of Schools S. Reid, Principal of First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education B. Schouten and First Nation, Métis BOARD MEETING MINUTES – PUBLIC SESSION PAGE 7 March 5, 2013 ______and Inuit Curriculum Advisors T. Brooks and D. Sillaby-Smith.
Superintendent of Schools S. Reid introduced staff participating in the presentation and also thanked Superintendent of Student Services C. McAdam for her ongoing support to First Nation, Métis and Inuit (FNMI) Education.
First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Curriculum Advisor D. Sillaby-Smith provided a brief account of Aboriginal territories in York Region and the province of Ontario. She announced that Curriculum Advisor T. Brooks, student O. Warton and teacher G. Wolske would be participating in a smudging ceremony; a symbolic cleansing of the mind, body and spirit intended to create positive energies in the space around us. Upon conclusion of the smudging ritual, Unity buttons were handed out to remind everyone to celebrate Aboriginal identities and the diversity of their many nations. At the end of a smudging ceremony, it is tradition to give thanks, and O. Warton, a grade six student from Black River Public School, gave thanks in both Anishnaabemowin and English languages.
Superintendent of Schools S. Reid provided historical data about Aboriginal people in Canada and outlined the significance of creating a collaborative Native Studies curriculum that stresses the importance of customs, rituals and ceremonies, while addressing the gaps in literacy, numeracy, graduation rates and advancement to post-secondary studies. The framework provides guidance and support to commitments that have been made provincially, at the district level and at the York Region District School Board. It provides a foundation for the FNMI strategic plan which has been designed to provide programs, services and resources that create better learning opportunities, raise student awareness and encourage increased support from parents and communities. The strategic plan also aligns with the Board Improvement Plan.
Principal of First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education B. Schouten noted that there are currently 206 identified FNMI students enrolled at the York Region District School Board. The Board’s website, with revised content, will be available by the end of the school year to help bring these students together. On April 22, 2013, Earth Day, these students will participate in a celebration of Mother Earth and attend a First Nation, Métis and Inuit Student Symposium. The Board continues to promote FNMI studies and hopes in the future to provide the course in every secondary school. Native language programs continue to be in strong demand in Sutton and there has been a dramatic increase in students enrolled in native language programs throughout the province.
He also provided information about two formal committees that are in place to offer additional support and advice. The First Nation Education Liaison Committee is comprised of York Region District School Board staff and area trustee, a counselor and education staff from Georgina Island First Nation and an Ogemawah Tribal Council education representative. The committee reviews the educational services agreement twice a year to ensure that the educational needs of the students BOARD MEETING MINUTES – PUBLIC SESSION PAGE 8 March 5, 2013 ______from Georgina Island are being met. The First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Steering Committee’s mandate is to help support the Ontario policy framework and the Board Improvement Plan. Members include school administrators, teachers, the Board’s FNMI team, FNMI nation representatives and community members, staff from the York Catholic District School Board and a Ministry of Education Aboriginal Education Officer. Current focuses include enhancing the self-identification program, revising First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education information posted on the Board’s website and increasing the visibility of FNMI students at Board schools.
First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Curriculum Coordinator T. Brooks stated that a professional learning community has been developed to support secondary native studies teachers. The teacher-librarians have benefitted from resource development and the extensive cataloging of professional materials. The Parent and Family Literacy Centres utilize available resources to enable young learners to benefit from an FNMI perspective. Individual teacher support is provided as an effective way to be involved in the planning stage and engaged in discussions that support positive perceptions of FNMI people. As well, junior curriculum consultants are collaborating to develop teacher capacity for inquiry-based learning in an Integrated Arts unit.
First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Curriculum Coordinator D. Sillaby-Smith highlighted three initiatives.
First Nation, Métis and Inuit: Tracing our Historical Footprints – A Practical Guide to Embedding First Nation, Métis and Inuit Content was produced in partnership with the Kawartha Pine Ridge School Board. This document was developed for educators and students to support their understanding of the historical and social impact of the treaties established among Canada’s First Nation communities and the government of Canada. The guide provides integrated curriculum ideas, resource listings, DVD materials and web links. Within this resource there is a pull-out pocket Culture Card that contains information intended to build cultural awareness. Nkweshdaadyang (The Meeting Place) opened in November, 2012 and honours First Nation, Métis and Inuit culture by showcasing and celebrating artwork and artifacts that tell the story of Georgina and the surrounding area and provides a place to learn and reflect. The Seven Grandfather Teachings and The Criteria for a Positive Learning Environment posters have been re-designed and produced for each school to support the work around character, developing safe and caring spaces and excellent learning environments.
Superintendent Reid showed a video narration of a poem called ‘No, I do not live in a teepee’ written by Emily Big Canoe.
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On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Chair A. DeBartolo thanked Superintendent S. Reid, Principal B. Schouten and Curriculum Advisors T. Brooks and D. Sillaby-Smith for their presentation and ongoing support of First Nation, Métis and Inuit students.
(*)3. Moved by A. Yeung, seconded by M. Van Beek:
That the York Region District School Board receive the Board Priority Update on First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education for information.
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ONTARIO PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARDS’ ASSOCIATION REPORT (OPSBA)
Trustee J. Hertz advised that he and Trustee L. Carruthers attended the Board of Directors’ Meeting on February 23, 2013.
Upcoming meetings include the Labour Relations Conference on March 21 to 23, 2013, a regional meeting on April 6, 2013 and the 2013 Annual General Meeting at the Deerhurst Resort and Conference Centre from June 6 to 8, 2013.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(*)4. Moved by C. Chan, seconded by D. Giangrande:
That the minutes of the February 5, 2013 Board Meeting be approved as written.
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ROUTINE RECOMMENDATIONS
(*)5. Moved by L. Carruthers, seconded by J. Nathan:
That the Board adopt the following routine recommendations (*) in accordance with Board procedure.
POLICY AND BY-LAW COMMITTEE MINUTES, FEBRUARY 12, 2013
1) Approval of Agenda
That the agenda be approved as written.
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2) Receipt of Minutes of Previous Meeting
That the minutes of the January 14, 2013 Policy and By-Law Committee Meeting be received for information.
3) Policy #180.0, External Research
That in accordance with Board Policy #285.0, Board Policies, Procedures and Supporting Documents, Working Document Policy #180.0, External Research be circulated to the system for comment for six school months.
4) Policy #301.0, Arts Education
That in accordance with Board Policy #285.0, Board Policies, Procedures and Supporting Documents, Working Document Policy #301.0, Arts Education be circulated to the system for comment for six school months.
5) Policy #570.0, Pregnancy/Parental/Adoption/Infant/Child Care Leaves
That in accordance with Board Policy #285.0, Board Policies, Procedures and Supporting Documents, Working Document Policy #570.0, Pregnancy/Parental/Adoption/Infant/Child Care Leaves be circulated to the system for comment for six school months.
6) Policy #210.0, Communicable Diseases
That in accordance with Board Policy #285.0, Board Policies, Procedures and Supporting Documents, Working Document Policy #210.0, Communicable Diseases be circulated to the system for comment for six school months.
7) Policy #366.0, Supervised Alternative Learning
That in accordance with Board Policy #285.0, Board Policies, Procedures and Supporting Documents, Policy #366.0, Supervised Alternative Learning be deferred to a future Policy and By-Law Committee meeting for consideration.
8) Policy #461.0, Tobacco-Free Environment
That in accordance with Board Policy #285.0, Board Policies, Procedures and Supporting Documents, Policy #461.0, Tobacco-Free Environment be forwarded to the March 5, 2013 Board Meeting for final approval.
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9) Policy #661.0, Anaphylactic Reactions
That in accordance with Board Policy #285.0, Board Policies, Procedures and Supporting Documents, Policy #661.0, Anaphylactic Reactions be forwarded to the March 5, 2013 Board Meeting for final approval.
10) Policy #163.0, School Admission and Policy #108.0, Student Accommodation – Attendance Areas and Student Transfers
That in accordance with Board Policy #285.0, Board Policies, Procedures and Supporting Documents, Policy #163.0, School Admission and Policy #108.0, Student Accommodation – Attendance Areas and Student Transfers be deferred to a future Policy and By-Law Committee meeting for consideration.
11) Policy #668.0, Safe, Caring and Supportive Schools
That in accordance with Board Policy #285.0, Board Policies, Procedures and Supporting Documents, Policy #668.0, Safe, Caring and Supportive Schools be deferred to a future Policy and By-Law Committee meeting for consideration.
12) Policy #572.0, Leadership Development
That in accordance with Board Policy #285.0, Board Policies, Procedures and Supporting Documents, Policy #572.0, Leadership Development be deferred to a future Policy and By-Law Committee meeting for consideration.
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES, FEBRUARY 19, 2013
1) Proposed Development Application D12-05-12/D14-14-12, Town of Aurora
That the York Region District School Board approve the following recommendations, as outlined in the staff report dated February 19, 2013.
1. That the York Region District School Board will not require a public elementary school site within Proposed Development Application D12-05-12/D14-14-12, Town of Aurora.
2. That the Director of Planning for the Town of Aurora be advised of this action.
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BOARD STANDING COMMITTEE MINUTES, FEBRUARY 19, 2013
1) Approval of Agenda
That the agenda be approved as amended.
2) Elementary School Boundary Changes – Alexander Muir Public School, Phoebe Gilman Public School and Poplar Bank Public School
That the York Region District School Board approve the following recommendations.
1. That the Alexander Muir Public School elementary boundary be modified to create a new boundary for Phoebe Gilman Public School effective September 2013, as reflected in the staff report dated February 19, 2013.
2. That Poplar Bank Public School become a single-track French Immersion school effective September 2013.
3) Elementary School Boundary Changes – Elder’s Mills Public School and Lorna Jackson Public School
That the York Region District School Board approve the following recommendations.
1. That the Lorna Jackson Public School elementary boundary be modified to include the regular track Elder’s Mills Public School boundary effective September 2013, as reflected in the staff report dated February 19, 2013.
2. That Elder’s Mills Public School become a single-track French Immersion school effective September 2013.
4) Elementary School Boundary Changes – Silver Pines Public School and Trillium Woods Public School
That the York Region District School Board approve the following recommendations.
1. That the Silver Pines Public School elementary boundary be modified to include the current holding areas within the Trillium Woods Public School, Section A elementary boundary effective September 2013, as reflected in the staff report dated February 19, 2013.
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2. That the Trillium Woods Public School, Section A elementary boundary be revised to match these changes.
5) Minor Elementary School Boundary Changes – Central Park Public School, Greensborough Public School and Sir John A. Macdonald Public School; Lake Wilcox Public School, Bond Lake Public School, Beynon Fields Public School and Windham Ridge Public School; Queensville Public School, Sharon Public School, Poplar Bank Public School and Keswick Public School; Bogart Public School and Prince Charles Public School; Yorkhill Elementary School, Thornhill Public School, Louis-Honore Frechette Public School and Woodland Public School
That the York Region District School Board approve the following recommendations.
1. That the Greensborough Public School elementary boundary be modified to include Central Park Public School, Section B, east of McCowan Road; and that the Sir John A. Macdonald Public School elementary boundary be modified to include Central Park Public School, Section B, west of McCowan Road effective September 2013, as reflected in the staff report dated February 19, 2013.
2. That the Lake Wilcox Public School elementary boundary be modified to include all Park Crescent addresses effective September 2013, as reflected in the staff report dated February 19, 2013. That the Bond Lake Public School elementary boundary be revised to match these changes.
3. That the Windham Ridge Public School French Immersion elementary boundary be modified to include all Park Crescent addresses effective September 2013, as reflected in the staff report dated February 19, 2013. That the Beynon Fields Public School French Immersion elementary boundary be revised to match these changes.
4. That the Queensville Public School elementary boundary be modified to include both the north and south side of Hornes Road effective September 2013, as reflected in the staff report dated February 19, 2013. That the Sharon Public School elementary boundary be revised to match these changes.
5. That the Keswick Public School French Immersion elementary boundary be modified to include the north and south side of Hornes Road effective September 2013, as reflected in the staff report dated February 19, 2013. That the Poplar Bank Public School French Immersion elementary boundary be revised to match these changes.
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6. That the Prince Charles Public School elementary boundary be modified to include the east side of Bayview Avenue, north of Bondi Avenue and Terry Carter Crescent effective September 2013, as reflected in the staff report dated February 19, 2013. That the Bogart Public School elementary boundary be revised to match these changes.
7. That the Yorkhill Elementary School elementary boundary be modified to include the area south of the railway and east of Hilda Avenue effective September 2013, as reflected in the staff report dated February 19, 2013. That the Thornhill Public School elementary boundary be revised to match these changes.
8. That the Woodland Public School French Immersion boundary be expanded to include Yorkhill Elementary School effective September 2013, as reflected in the staff report dated February 19, 2013. That the Louis-Honore Frechette Public School French Immersion boundary be revised to match these changes.
6) Secondary School Boundary Changes – Thornhill Secondary School and Westmount Collegiate Institute
That the York Region District School Board approve the following recommendations.
1. That the Westmount Collegiate Institute secondary boundary be modified to include the Thornbank Road area from the Thornhill Secondary School boundary effective September 2013, as reflected in the staff report dated February 19, 2013.
2. That the Thornhill Secondary School secondary boundary be revised to match these changes.
7) School Year Calendars 2013-2014
That the York Region District School Board approve the following recommendations regarding the 2013-2014 School Year Calendar.
1. That the school year for those locations operating on a regular schedule shall consist of 194 days with students commencing school on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 and include the following:
a) the designation of 188 Instructional Days commencing Tuesday, September 3, 2013 in the School Year Calendar 2013-2014; b) the last school day for secondary students be Friday, June 27, 2014 and Friday, June 27, 2014 for elementary students; and BOARD MEETING MINUTES – PUBLIC SESSION PAGE 15 March 5, 2013 ______
c) the designation of six Professional Activity Days in the School Year Calendar 2013-2014.
2. That Keswick High School, Sutton District High School, Maple High School and Markville Secondary School (early start schools) operate on a modified version of the regular schedule commencing school one week earlier than other schools on Monday, August 26, 2013 and taking a one-week mid-term break commencing Monday, October 21, 2013 to Friday, October 25, 2013.
3. That Bill Crothers Secondary School (balanced calendar) operate on a modified version of the regular schedule commencing school on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 and have August 29 and 30, 2013, October 21, 2013 to October 25, 2013, November 15, 2013, November 29, 2013, December 6, 2013 and April 22, 2014 to April 25, 2014 as holidays.
4. That the school holidays be as follows.
Labour Day Monday, September 2, 2013 Thanksgiving Day Monday, October 14, 2013 Christmas Vacation Monday, December 23, 2013 to Friday, January 3, 2014 Family Day Monday, February 17, 2014 Mid-Winter Break Monday, March 10, 2014 to Friday, March 14, 2014 Good Friday Friday, April 18, 2014 Easter Monday Monday, April 21, 2014 Victoria Day Monday, May 19, 2014
5. That the Professional Activity Days for the 2013-2014 school year be as follows:
SECONDARY (Regular)
1. Friday, October 11, 2013 2. Friday, November 22, 2013 3. Friday, December 20, 2013 4. Monday, February 3, 2014 5. Friday, March 7, 2014 6. Thursday, June 26, 2014
SECONDARY (Early Start Schools – Keswick High School, Markville Secondary School, Maple High School, Sutton District High School
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3. Friday, December 20, 2013 4. Monday, February 3, 2014 5. Friday, March 7, 2014 6. Thursday, June 26, 2014
SECONDARY (Balanced Calendar – Bill Crothers Secondary School only)
1. Friday, October 11, 2013 2. Friday, November 22, 2013 3. Friday, December 20, 2013 4. Tuesday, January 21, 2014 5. Friday, March 7, 2014 6. Thursday, June 19, 2014
ELEMENTARY (Regular)
1. Friday, October 11, 2013 2. Friday, November 22, 2013 3. Friday, December 20, 2013 4. Friday, January 17, 2014 5. Friday, March 7, 2014 6. Friday, June 6, 2014
8) PROFESSIONAL TRAINING DAYS REPORT 2013-2014
That the York Region District School Board receive the Professional Training Days Report 2013-2014 for information.
9) Conferences and Conventions – Trustees’ Expenses for the Period December 1, 2011 to November 30, 2012
That the report of Conferences and Conventions – Trustees’ Expenses for the period December 1, 2011 to November 30, 2012 be received for information.
10) Cash Disbursements, October 2012
That the York Region District School Board approve the following recommendations.
1. That Cash Disbursements for October 2012 for all expenditures, except item #62, in the sum of $17,536,118.59 be approved.
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2. That Cash Disbursements for October 2012 for item #62, in the sum of $88,009,845.67 be approved.
11) Cash Disbursements – November 2012
That the York Region District School Board approve the following recommendations.
1. That Cash Disbursements for November 2012 for all expenditures, except item #43, in the sum of $11,880,986.47 be approved.
2. That Cash Disbursements for November 2012 for item #43, in the sum of $120,315,436.34 be approved.
CHAIR’S COMMITTEE MINUTES, FEBRUARY 25, 2013
1) Construction Projects Review
That the York Region District School Board receive the staff report Construction Projects Review.
2) Special Education Advisory Committee Representation
That the York Region District School Board approve the appointment of Cheryl Westcott as representative for the Children’s Treatment Network to the Special Education Advisory Committee of the York Region District School Board under Regulation 464/97, regarding additional SEAC members, effective March 6, 2013.
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NON-ROUTINE RECOMMENDATION #2, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES, FEBRUARY 19, 2013, REGARDING OPENING OF TENDERS, UNNAMED BLOCK 40 SECONDARY SCHOOL, CITY OF VAUGHAN
(*)6. Moved by J. Hertz, seconded by C. Chan:
That the York Region District School Board approve the total estimated construction cost, not to exceed $32,920,780.00, for the construction of Unnamed Block 40 Secondary School, City of Vaughan, subject to Ministry approval as outlined in the staff report dated February 19, 2013.
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NON-ROUTINE RECOMMENDATION #3, PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MINUTES, FEBRUARY 19, 2013, REGARDING OPENING OF TENDERS, PIERRE ELLIOTT TRUDEAU HIGH SCHOOL 14 CLASSROOM ADDITION, CITY OF MARKHAM
(*)7. Moved by J. Hertz, seconded by A. Tam:
That the York Region District School Board approve the total estimated construction cost, not to exceed $5,751,900.00, for the construction of a 14 Classroom Addition at Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School, City of Markham, subject to Ministry approval as outlined in the staff report dated February 19, 2013.
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ROUTINE ACCEPTANCE OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES AND RECOMMENDATIONS
(*)8. Moved by L. Carruthers, seconded by P. Adams-Luchowski:
Special Education Advisory Committee Minutes, February 7, 2013
1. That the York Region District School Board receive the minutes and recommendations from the February 7, 2013 Special Education Advisory Committee meeting as follows.
Approval of Agenda
That the agenda be approved as written.
Approval of Minutes – January 10, 2013
That the minutes of the January 10, 2013 Special Education Advisory Committee meeting be approved as written.
Motion to Approve Advance to Attend the Annual International Council for Exceptional Children Conference
That SEAC Vice-Chair L. Ziraldo be advanced $500.00 to attend the Annual International Council for Exceptional Children Conference from April 3 to 6, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas.
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Secondary School Completion after 34 Credit Threshold Presentation
That the Special Education Advisory Committee receive the Secondary School Completion After 34 Credit Threshold presentation for information.
Budget Input Discussion
That the Special Education Advisory Committee receive the Budget Input Discussion for information.
Special Education Plan and Student Services Report
That the Special Education Advisory Committee receive the Special Education Plan and Student Services Report for information.
Report from the Board
That the Special Education Advisory Committee receive the Report from the Board for information.
Communications Sub-Committee Update
That the Special Education Advisory Committee receive the Communications Sub-Committee Update for information.
Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee Minutes, February 12, 2013
2. That the York Region District School Board receive the minutes and recommendations of the February 12, 2013 Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee meeting as follows.
Approval of Agenda
That the agenda be approved as written.
Approval of Minutes – January 8, 2013
That the minutes of the January 8, 2013 Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee meeting be approved, as amended.
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Supporting Equity – Anti-Bullying (LGBTQ) Presentation
That the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee receive the PEAC Supporting Equity – Anti-Bullying (LGBTQ) presentation for information.
Staff Report
That the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee receive the Staff Report for information.
Promising Practices and Challenges
That the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee receive the Promising Practices and Challenges report for information.
Report from the Board
That the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee receive the Report from the Board for information.
Communications Sub-Committee Update
That the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee receive the Communications Sub-Committee Update for information.
Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee Minutes, February 13, 2013
3. That the York Region District School Board receive the minutes and recommendations from the February 13, 2013 Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee meeting as follows.
Approval of Agenda
That the agenda be approved as written.
Motion to Close Nominations for the Position of Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee Community Co-Chair for 2013
That nominations for the position of Community Co-Chair of the Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee for the year 2013 be closed.
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Motion to Close Nominations for the Election of Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee Trustee Co-Chair for 2013
That nominations for the position of Trustee Co-Chair of the Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee for the year 2013 be closed.
Approval of Minutes – January 17, 2013
That the minutes of the Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee meeting for January 17, 2013 be approved as written.
Equitable Education System Presentation
That the Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee receive the Equitable Education System presentation for information.
Student Report
That the Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee receive the Student Report for information.
Staff Report
That the Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee receive the Staff Report for information.
Report from the Board
That the Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee receive the Report from the Board for information.
Future Presentations
That a presentation on the Director’s Annual Plan be scheduled at the April 11, 2013 Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee meeting and that the Making Ends Meet in York Region presentation be scheduled at the June 13, 2013 Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee meeting.
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AUTHORIZING BY-LAW NUMBER 2013-01 TO PERMANENTLY FINANCE GOOD PLACES TO LEARN AND ELIGIBLE CAPITAL PROJECTS RELATED DEBT
(*)9. Moved by A. Tam, seconded by D. Giangrande:
That By-Law Number 2013-01 authorizing a loan agreement in the amount of $24,599,631.00 to permanently finance Good Places to Learn Stage 4 and Eligible Capital Projects related debt be approved.
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ADJOURNMENT
(*)10. Moved by S. Geller, seconded by A. Yeung:
That the Board Meeting be adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
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______Director of Education and Chair of the Board Secretary Treasurer