Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board
February 24, 2004
Peel District School Board
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board, held in the Board Room, the HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario on Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at 19:30 hours.
Members present:
Janet McDougald, Chair
Ruth Thompson, Vice-Chair
Valerie Arnold-Judge
Beryl Ford
Daljit Gill
David Green
Steve Kavanagh
Warren Kennedy
Sue McFadden
Don Stephens
Rick Williams
Absent (apologies received):
Brad MacDonald
Student Trustees:
Lynda Byrne, Student Trustee South
Samantha Green, Student Trustee North
Administration:
Ian Adamson, Superintendent, Alternative Programs
Allison Clinton, Superintendent of Education
John Cruickshank, Superintendent of Education
Rani Dhaliwal, Controller, Finance Support Services
Marty Fowler, Director, Human Resources Support Services
Jim Grieve, Director of Education
Paul Jones, Superintendent of Education
Susan Hiraishi, Superintendent of Education
Leo Kazlovskis, Superintendent of Education
Jane Mason, Superintendent, Staff Development and Student Support Services
Judy Massey, Superintendent of Education
Wayne McNally, Associate Director, Operational Support Services
Ruth Milne, Superintendent of Education
Judith Nyman, Associate Director, Instructional Support Services
Tony Pontes, Superintendent of Education
Eric Potts, Superintendent of Education
Jim Smith, Controller, Learning Technology Support Services
Marion Smith, Executive Assistant
Shirley-Ann Teal, Superintendent, Special Education Support Services
Chuck Waterman, Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction Support Services
Brian Woodland, Director of Communications and Strategic Partnerships Support
Services
Randy Wright, Controller, Planning and Accommodation Support Services
Nicole Fernandes, Board Reporter
1. Open Session
The Open Session commenced with the singing of O’Canada. The Chair welcomed student teachers who were present in the audience.
2. Approval of Agenda
The following changes were made to the agenda:
Item 7.3 Copy of letter to the Director from the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario regarding Peel District School Board's decision to withdraw provider status for the Professional Learning Program (added).
Item 7.4 Copy of letter from City of Mississauga in response to the Chair's letter regarding the appointment of school board representatives to the Mississauga Library Board (added).
Item 7.5 Letter to the Ontario College of Teachers re Peel District School Board withdrawing its provider status for the Professional Learning Program (added)
Item 10.5 C.U.P.E. Local 1628 Tentative Agreement (added)
Item 12.1 OPSBA Fast Report: Volume 16, No. 5 (added)
Resolution No. 04-91 moved by Valerie Arnold-Judge
seconded by Warren Kennedy
Resolved, that the agenda be approved, as amended.
.............. carried
(2/3 majority)
3. Special Presentation by Eric Walters regarding the Peel Terry Fox Run
Superintendent of Education, Leo Kazlovskis referred to the package circulated to trustees pertaining to the Peel Pilot Project of the Terry Fox Run. He reported that on September 24, 2004, students from the Peel District School Board and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will participate in the 24th Terry Fox Run, in advance of the 25th anniversary of the Marathon of Hope. Superintendent Kazlovskis introduced author Eric Walters, noting that Eric was employed as a teacher with the Board, and is a writer of best-selling and award-winning books for children.
Recalling his conversations with Darryl Fox, who heads the Terry Fox Foundation, Eric Walters explained the background to his book, "Run", an historical fiction about Terry Fox, which became a best-seller the year it was published.
Eric Walters provided further details of the proposal to mark the 25th anniversary of Terry's Marathon of Hope in 2005, when approximately six million Canadian students will be invited to participate in the run on the same day and time. The event will feature participation by politicians, interviews with members of Terry's family, and will be broadcast by the media. It is expected to be a large display of national unity and student activity.
Eric Walters noted that, in order to ensure the success of 2005 event, a suggestion was made to pilot the proposal with Peel students. On September 24, 2004 all students from the two boards and some private schools in Mississauga will be invited to participate in a run to raise awareness and funds for the Terry Fox Foundation. Like the main event in 2005, this event will also include media coverage, video footage of Terry's life, interviews with Terry Fox's family, and cancer survivors.
On behalf of the trustees, the Chair expressed support for the event, and she indicated that trustees will encourage their schools in the community to participate in this worthwhile cause. She added that this is a tremendous opportunity for Peel students to become involved in a region-wide community event, and that the Board will aim for 100 per cent participation.
4. Conflict of Interest
There were no conflicts of interest declared.
5. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board, February 10, 2004
Resolution No. 04-92 moved by Steve Kavanagh
seconded by Beryl Ford
Resolved, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board, February 10, 2004, be approved.
.............. carried
6. Written Questions
Trustee Green delivered the following written questions:
"1. Who is responsible for calling a school council meeting?
2. Who is allowed to organize a school council meeting?
3. Can there be a school council meeting without the presence of a school principal? If so, what does the school council and principal protocol and/or partnership entail?"
7. Petitions / Notices of Motion
There were no petitions or notices of motion.
8. Special Section for Approval
1. Retirements
Resolution No. 04-93 moved by Rick Williams
seconded by Steve Kavanagh
Resolved, that the following retirements, be approved:
Donna Beatty, Principal, effective June 30, 2004
Nancy Bright, Teacher, effective June 30, 2004
Bonnie Bunkis, Teacher, effective June 30, 2004
Shirley Campbell, Teacher, effective June 30, 2004
Donald Crowder, Teacher, effective June 30, 2004
Margaret Derouet, Teacher, effective June 30, 2004
Michael Ford, Teacher, effective June 30, 2004
Edith Fullerton, Teacher, effective June 30, 2004
Pamela Gilmore, Teacher, effective June 30, 2004
Margaret Hammond, Teaching Assistant, effective June 30, 2004
Christine Higgins, Principal, effective June 30, 2004
David Heuther, Teacher, effective June 30, 2004
Charles Launder, Principal, effective December 31, 2004
Heather Manson, Teacher, effective June 30, 2004
Shona McGregor, Teacher, effective March 31, 2004
Arlene Miller, Teacher, effective April 30, 2004
Diane Monbleau, Teacher, effective June 30, 2004
Maria Moniz, School Attendant, effective April 9, 2004
Carmela Peluso, School Attendant, effective April 19, 2004
Karuna Raman, Teacher, effective June 30, 2004
Phyllis Robson, Teacher, effective June 30, 2004
Beverley Terrell-Deutsch, Chief Psychologist, effective March 31, 2004
.............. carried
9. Special Section for Receipt
Resolution No. 04-94 moved by David Green
seconded by Sue McFadden
Resolved, that the following items, be received:
1. Good News!
2. Deceased: Farida Barnes
3. Copy of letter to the Director from the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario regarding Peel District School Board's decision to withdraw provider status for the Professional Learning Program
4. Copy of letter from City of Mississauga in response to the Chair's letter regarding the appointment of school board representatives to the Mississauga Library Board
.............. carried
10. Notice of Motion: Trustee Kavanagh re Neighbourhood School Concept
Resolution No. 04-95 moved by Steve Kavanagh
seconded by Warren Kennedy
Whereas, there is disagreement as to the interpretation of Policy #46, "The Neighbourhood School Concept", and
Whereas there is some desire that the policy content should be re-examined, as well as the policy's form,
Be is resolved that Policy #46 be directed to the Trustee Review Committee for review, and that the Trustee Review Committee bring recommendations to the Board before the end of this current school year.
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Speaking to his motion, Trustee Kavanagh recalled that in the last few months the Neighbourhood School Concept has been referred to on a number of occasions. He suggested that the language of Policy #46 needs to be clarified, since nowhere in the policy is there any mention of this being a preferred concept for Peel schools. He noted that the intent of his motion was for trustees to review and seek clarification on the content and language of the Neighbourhood School Concept policy.
In response to a question, it was stated that such a review would have to be discussed first at the Trustee Review Committee, and would relate to both planning and curriculum issues. The Chair provided clarification on procedural issues, indicating that the Trustee Review Committee would decide on the direction and scope of work involved, and then bring back a recommendation to the Board.
A trustee remarked that the motion is pertinent to the recent deliberations this Board has had. Expressing support for a review the policy, trustees commented that this is a healthy process, and will be helpful for future discussions. In conclusion, Trustee Kavanagh noted that the intent of the motion is to ensure that trustees are equally clear on Policy #46.
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Resolution No. 04-95 .............. carried
11. Financial Statements as at January 31, 2004
Resolution No. 04-96 moved by David Green
seconded by Warren Kennedy
Resolved, that the Financial Statements as at January 31, 2004, be received.
.............. carried
12. C.U.P.E. Local 1628 (Secretarial/Clerical) - Tentative Agreement, Effective September 1, 2003 to August 31, 2004
A tentative agreement had been reached between the Board and C.U.P.E. Local 1628 (Secretarial/Clerical).
Resolution No. 04-97 moved by Beryl Ford
seconded by Valerie Arnold-Judge
Resolved, that the Tentative Agreement between the Peel District School Board and C.U.P.E. Local 1628 (Secretarial/Clerical), effective September 1, 2003 to August 31, 2004 (**APPENDIX I), be ratified upon ratification by C.U.P.E. Local 1628.
By Board resolution, a recorded vote is taken on motions to approve collective agreements.
The result of the vote was as follows:
Yeas: Trustees Green, Gill, Stephens, McFadden, Kavanagh, Kennedy, McDougald, Thompson, Ford, Arnold-Judge, Williams
Nays:
Abstentions:
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** Due to the size of this document, it will be attached to the file copy only.
Resolution No. 04-97 .............. carried (11-0-0)
(unanimous)
Trustee Ford expressed appreciation for the efforts of the negotiations team, including Marty Fowler and his staff. She reported that CUPE Locals 2544 and 1628 have ratified their agreements with 90% and 98% approval respectively.
13. Reports from Ontario Public School Boards’ Association
Resolution No. 04-98 moved by Valerie Arnold-Judge
seconded by Sue McFadden
Resolved, that the following reports be received:
1. Fast Report: Vol. 16, No. 4
2. Fast Report: Vol. 16, No. 5
.............. carried
14. Reports from Trustees on Councils / Associations
There were no reports.
15. Question Period
Linda Byrne requested clarification regarding examination schedules for schools. She asked whether there is a standardized examination schedule for semestered schools, or whether each school sets up its own schedule. Associate Director Judith Nyman confirmed that each individual school develops its own schedule, guided by the Board's Operating Procedures, and ensuring that there are no conflicts in dates.
16. Public Question Period
There were no public questions.
17. Adoption of the In Committee Report
Resolution No. 04-99 moved by Steve Kavanagh
seconded by Warren Kennedy
Resolved, that the Report of the In Committee Session regarding: Student Readmission; Personnel Matter – Termination of Teacher Contract; Minutes of the Human Resources and Negotiations Advisory Committee, February 10, 2004; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board (In Committee), February 10, 2004; Student Expulsions (3); Appointments; Resignations; Retirements; Employee Funded Leave – Elementary; Employee Funded Leave – Secondary; Employee Funded Leave – Principals and Vice-Principals; Promotion Process: Elementary Principal; Promotion Process: Elementary Vice-Principal; Promotion Process: Secondary Vice-Principal; Legal Services Status Report; Temporary Contract Position; OPP Use of Secondary School Facilities; Director's Report: a) Meeting of Peel Regional Police and Peel's Administration, b) Jury Duty, and Question Period, be received, and that the recommendations contained therein, be approved.
.............. carried
18. Adjournment
Resolution No. 04-100 moved by Beryl Ford
seconded by Rick Williams
Resolved, that the meeting adjourn (21:10 hours).
.............. carried
.....................................................… Chair ….....................................….......... Secretary
RESOLUTIONS APPROVED IN IN COMMITTEE SESSION – FEBRUARY 24, 2004
Members present:
Janet McDougald, Chair
Ruth Thompson, Vice-Chair
Valerie Arnold-Judge
Beryl Ford
Daljit Gill
David Green
Steve Kavanagh
Warren Kennedy (17:35)
Sue McFadden
Don Stephens
Rick Williams
Absent (apologies received):
Brad MacDonald
1. Approval of the Agenda
That, the agenda be approved, as amended.
2. Readmission of Student
1. That, the student named in the report be readmitted to the Peel District School Board.
2. That, prior to admission to a school, the student named in the report be required to sign a Declaration of Performance that sets out the Board's expectations for his behaviour and his commitment to meet these expectations.
3. Personnel Matter - Termination of Teacher Contract
That, the employment of the teacher named in the report, be terminated for just cause.
4. Minutes of the Human Resources and Negotiations Advisory Committee Meeting, February 10, 2004
That, the Minutes of the Human Resources and Negotiations Advisory Committee Meeting, held February 10, 2004, be received.
5. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board (In Committee), February 10, 2004
That, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board (In Committee), held February 10, 2004, be approved.
6. Expulsion of Students (3)
That, under Section 309 and/or in the alternative Section 310 of the Education Act, the students named in the reports (3), be expelled from all schools in the Province of Ontario.
7. Appointments
That, the report of appointments of teaching staff to probationary and long term contracts (Appendix I), be approved.
8. Resignations
That, the report of resignations of staff (Appendix II), be approved.
9. Retirements
That, the report of retirements of staff, be received.
10. Employee Funded Leave – Elementary Teachers
That, the annual report of Employee Funded Leaves – Elementary Teachers, be approved (Appendix III).
11. Employee Funded Leave – Secondary Teachers
That, the annual report of Employee Funded Leaves – Secondary Teachers, be approved (Appendix IV).
12. Employee Funded Leave – Principals and Vice-Principals
That, the annual report of Employee Funded Leaves – Principals and Vice-Principals (Elementary and Secondary), be approved (Appendix V).
13. Promotion Process: Elementary Principal
That, the report of the Promotion Process for the position of Elementary Principal, be approved (Appendix VI).
14. Promotion Process: Elementary Vice-Principal
That, the report of the Promotion Process for the position of Elementary Vice-Principal, be approved (Appendix VII).
15. Promotion Process: Secondary Vice-Principal
That, the report of the Promotion Process for the position of Secondary Vice-Principal, be approved (Appendix VIII).
16. Legal Services Status Report
That, the Legal Services Status Report, dated December 31, 2003, be received.
17. Temporary Contract Position, Staff Development and School Support Services
That, the temporary contract position in the Staff Development and School Support Services department, be approved (Appendix IX).
18. OPP Use of Secondary School Facilities
That, the oral report re OPP use of secondary school facilities, be received.
19. Director's Report
That, the Director's report, be received.
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