Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board
June 13 , 2006
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board, held in the Board Room, the H. J. A. Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario on Tuesday, June 13, 2006,
at 19:30 hours.
Members present:
Janet McDougald, Chair
Ruth Thompson, Vice-Chair
Valerie Arnold-Judge
Beryl Ford
David Green
Steve Kavanagh
Warren Kennedy
Brad MacDonald
Sue McFadden
Rick Williams
Absent (apologies received): Daljit Gill
Don Stephens Student Trustees:
Jasmeet Sidhu, Student Trustee North
Kevin Wang, Student Trustee South
Administration:
Ian Adamson, Superintendent, Alternative Programs
Rani Dhaliwal, Controller, Finance Support Services
Marty Fowler, Director, Human Resources Support Services
Jaspal Gill, Controller of Facilities and Transportation Support Services
Penny Gingell, Superintendent of Education
Jim Grieve, Director of Education
Susan Hiraishi, Superintendent, Human Resources Support Services
Paul Jones, Superintendent of Education
Leo Kazlovskis, Superintendent of Education
Roger Martin, Superintendent of Education
Wayne McNally, Associate Director, Operational Support Services
Dianne Miles, Superintendent of Education
Scott Moreash, Superintendent of Education
Judith Nyman, Associate Director, Instructional Support Services
Tony Pontes, Superintendent of Education
Elizabeth Sinclair-Artwell, Superintendent of Education
Marion Smith, Executive Assistant
Shirley-Ann Teal, Superintendent, Special Education Support Services
Pam Tomasevic, Superintendent of Education
Chuck Waterman, Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction Support Services
Laura Williams, Chief Information Officer
Brian Woodland, Director of Communications and Strategic Partnerships Support
Services
Randy Wright, Controller, Planning and Accommodation Support Services
Shanaz Fancy, Board Reporter
1. Open Session
The Open Session commenced with the singing of O’Canada.
2. Approval of Agenda
The following items were added to the agenda:
Item 7.6 Memo from the Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) re 2006/2007 Grants for Student Needs (added)
Item 9.2 Response to Delegation re Proposed Incineration Facility – City of Brampton (added)
Item 10.1(a) Letter from the North Peel and Mississauga Chapters of the Learning Disabilities Associations of Ontario regarding the proposed Special Education Plan for 2006-2007 (added)
Item 10.3 Revised 2006 Summer Board Meeting Schedule (circulated)
Item 10.5 Report of the Trustee Review Committee (added)
Item 11.3 Education Funding for 2006-2007 (Ministry of Education Memorandum 2006: B8) (added)
Resolution No. 06-166 moved by Rick Williams
seconded by Warren Kennedy
Resolved, that the agenda be approved, as amended.
.............. carried
(2/3rds' majority)
3. Special Presentation to Angela Boyd, Terry Fox Public School, Winner of the 2005-2006 Wild Water Kingdom Scholarship
Associate Director Judith Nyman introduced Heidi Drake from Wild Water Kingdom, Angela's current teacher, Angela Scullion, and Peel DSB teachers, Andrea Cooper and Jennifer Stevens. Angela's parents, her aunt and her younger sister were also present during this presentation. Referring to this annual scholarship, Associate Director Nyman reported that the scholarship is worth $7,500, and can be applied to the winning student's post-secondary education.
On behalf of Wild Water Kingdom and the Canadian Scholarship Trust Fund, Heidi Drake presented the 2005-2006 Wild Water Kingdom Scholarship to Angela Boyd. Angela's teacher, Angela Scullion described the reasons that Angela was chosen as the recipient of this scholarship for post secondary education. She noted that Angela is a dedicated student who continuously sets goals and keeps trying, and that Angela is one of the most caring and considerate students she has ever taught. Angela Scullion added that she had no doubt that Angela will attend post secondary education and continue her love for learning.
On behalf of the Board, Chair McDougald congratulated Angela Boyd and presented her with a certificate, pin and a pen, and she thanked Wild Water Kingdom for its support of students from the Peel District School Board.
4. Special Presentation to 2005-2006 Student Trustees Jasmeet Sidhu and Kevin Wang
On behalf of the Board, Chair McDougald thanked Student Trustees Jasmeet Sidhu and Kevin Wang for their leadership role in representing students in the Peel Region. She commended them for their contribution to the Board during the past year. Director Grieve and Chair McDougald presented the 2005-2006 Student Trustees, Jasmeet Sidhu (Heart Lake Secondary School) and Kevin Wang (Rick Hansen Secondary School), with a cheque for $500 each.
Kevin Wang and Jasmeet Sidhu indicated that it had been an honour and a pleasure to serve as student trustees, and that they had learned from this experience and appreciated the support of trustees and superintendents. They welcomed the incoming new Student Trustees.
5. Conflict of Interest
There were no conflicts of interest declared.
6. Minutes of the Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee Meeting, May 15, 2006
Minutes of the Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting, May 16, 2006
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board, May 23, 2006
Resolution No. 06-167 moved by Sue McFadden
seconded by Valerie Arnold-Judge
Resolved, that:
1. the Minutes of the Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee Meeting, held May 15, 2006, be received;
2. the Minutes of Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting, held May 16, 2006, be received;
3. the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board, held May 23, 2006, be approved.
.............. carried
7. Written Questions
On behalf of Trustee Stephens, Chair McDougald submitted the following written question:
"Re: Watercolours community secondary school boundary change
The Watercolours community development of Mississauga Ward 2 is having its secondary student accommodated in a school outside of its community, in Mississauga Ward 1.
Because it is preferable to accommodate students within their community whenever feasible, I request that the following questions be answered as I work towards changing the boundary in response to the community's needs:
1. Number of students from the Watercolours community who are attending secondary public school (and school location)
2. Enrollment projections (most recent) for Lorne Park Secondary School and Port Credit Secondary School (and school capacity)
3. Number of students who attend Lorne Park Secondary School who come from:
a) in boundary
b) flexible boundary
c) regional programs (what are the programs and how many students attend each)."
8. Notices of Motion / Petitions
There were no notices of motion or petitions.
9. Special Section for Approval
1. Retirements
Resolution No. 06-168 moved by Ruth Thompson
seconded by Beryl Ford
Resolved, that the following retirements, be approved:
Dale Caverly, Teacher, effective June 30, 2006
Gail Cumberland, Teacher, effective June 30, 2006
Julie Dorsey, Speech/Language Pathologist, effective June 29, 2006
Shauna Greenwood, Teacher, effective June 30, 2006
Marylou Gregoris, Teaching Assistant, effective August 31, 2006
Myrna Hendry, Teacher, effective June 30, 2006
Susan Hodgins, Coordinator, effective June 30, 2006
Oksana Kalb, Teacher, effective June 30, 2006
Christine Kentner, Teacher, effective September 30, 2006
John Lesko, Teacher, effective June 30, 2006
Sharon Martin, Teacher, effective June 30, 2006
Anita Rieschi, Teacher, effective June 30, 2006
John Roy, Teacher, effective June 30, 2006
Fay Sawyer, Teacher, effective June 30, 2006
Sandra Scholey, Teacher, effective June 30, 2006
Paul Tesar, Teacher, effective June 30, 2006
Walter Wei, Teacher, effective June 30, 2006
David Winfrow, Teacher, effective June 30, 2006
.............. carried
10. Special Section for Receipt
Resolution No. 06-169 moved by Ruth Thompson
seconded by Steve Kavanagh
Resolved, that the following items, be received:
1. Good News (OISE/UT's Outstanding Associate Teacher Award, Lana Del Maestro, Bramalea Secondary School; Katie Dadswell, Chair of Clarkson Secondary School's Cancer Drive and the 30-Hour Famine Committee; International Walk-to-School Award, Morton Way Public School; STELLAR Award Recipients)
2. Ministry of Education Updates regarding Bill 78: Letter from the Minister of Education regarding the passage of the Student Performance Bill; Ministry of Education News Release: Legislation Passes to Boost Student Learning; Ministry of Education Backgrounder – Student Performance Bill
3. Letter to the Chair from UNICEF Canada regarding changes to the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF program
4. Crossing Guard Appreciation Day – June 13, 2006
5. Deceased: Carlo Trapani
6. Memo from the Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) re 2006/2007 Grants for Student Needs
10. Special Section for Receipt (Continued)
Referring to Item 9.1, Vice-Chair Thompson congratulated the Stellar Award recipients and Outstanding Associate Teacher Award recipient. Chair McDougald described her visit to the Living Arts Centre, where Peel elementary students from 32 schools are using their own 'visual voices' to artistically explore diversity in all its forms from June 2 to June 22. She congratulated Mary Ann Fratia, Coordinator, and the teachers who worked on this remarkable exhibition, and encouraged a visit to the Living Arts Centre.
Chair McDougald referred to Item 9.3, a letter from UNICEF Canada regarding the change to the orange box Trick-or-Treat coin collection program. Schools will receive fundraising kits for use throughout the month of October, with the 2006 Halloween campaign focusing on 'Schools for Africa'. Chair McDougald noted that this is a positive change that will reap benefits for UNICEF.
Chair McDougald drew attention to Item 9.4, Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, June 13, 2006, and she encouraged trustees and staff to thank the crossing guards for helping to ensure a safe journey for students.
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Resolution No. 06-169 .............. carried
11. Response to Delegation: Gina Heisz on behalf of Association of Bright Children re Resources for Gifted Children
Resolution No. 06-170 moved by Valerie Arnold-Judge
seconded by Rick Williams
Resolved, that the response to the delegation of Gina Heisz (May 23, 2006) on behalf of the Association for Bright Children re resources for gifted children, be received.
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In response to a trustee's query on how gifted students are being identified within the school, Superintendent of Special Education Support Services, Shirley-Ann Teal, explained how the process begins in the classroom and culminates in a recommendation to the Identification, Placement and Review Committee (IPRC). She added that the criteria is different for each exceptionality. Superintendent Teal further clarified the use of the Canadian Cognitive Abilities Test (CCAT) as an identification tool, and that the Assessment and Accountability department informs all schools how to analyze the CCAT results to identify potential gifted students. She indicated that she will follow up with principals and in-school review committees. The trustee advised that although he will accept the report at this time, he is still not satisfied with the report.
11. Response to Delegation: Gina Heisz on behalf of Association of Bright Children re Resources for Gifted Children (Continued)
Referring to the proposed closure of one of the two Enhanced Learning Classes (ELCs) at Somerset Public School, a trustee inquired whether students identified by the IPRC will have an opportunity to attend an ELC at Somerset. Superintendent Teal responded that there is sufficient accommodation for these students in September 2006. In response to the trustee's question on the present status of a review committee and whether parents and the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will have input and discussion, Superintendent Teal indicated that data will be collected this year for the Steering Committee to be formed in the Fall. This committee will have representatives from the Special Education Advisory Committee which includes the Association of Bright Children, and parents. Further questions were responded to by Superintendent Teal on accommodating gifted students.
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Resolution No. 06-170 .............. carried
12. Response to Delegation: Proposed Incineration Facility of Radioactive Waste
Chair McDougald reported that on June 6, 2006, a delegation to the Physical Planning and Building Committee described potential health hazards associated with the proposed incineration of low level radioactive waste at Mississauga Metals and Alloys Inc. in Brampton. As the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing is scheduled to commence on June 19, 2006, it was decided at the Physical Planning and Building Committee Meeting on June 6, 2006, that the administration would respond to the delegation, and recommend a course of action directly to the Board.
Chair McDougald referred to the proposed letter from the Peel District School Board to the Ontario Municipal Board, formally advising the OMB of its support for the City of Brampton with respect to the passing of Interim Control By-law 312-2005. A trustee noted that the Peel District School Board has 52 schools with over 39,000 students within an eight kilometre radius of the Mississauga Metals and Alloys Inc. site.
Resolution No. 06-171 moved by Steve Kavanagh
seconded by Beryl Ford
Resolved, that the response to the delegation of Dean Mezzina and Bill Blance (June 6, 2006) re Proposed Incineration Facility of Radioactive Waste, be received.
.............. carried
13. Letter from the North Peel and Mississauga Chapters of the Learning Disabilities Associations of Ontario regarding the Proposed Special Education Plan for 2006-2007
The above-noted letter expressed concern regarding the reduction of five contained Communications classes.
Resolution No. 06-172 moved by Brad MacDonald
seconded by Valerie Arnold-Judge
Resolved, that the letter from the North Peel and Mississauga Chapters of the Learning Disabilities Associations of Ontario regarding the proposed Special Education Plan for 2006-2007, dated May 31, 2006, be received.
.............. carried
14. Recommendations of Special Education Advisory Committee
Resolution No. 06-173 moved by Brad MacDonald
seconded by Valerie Arnold-Judge
Resolved, that the following recommendations of the Special Education Advisory Committee meeting, held May 16, 2006, be approved:
1. Special Education Plan 2006 – 2007
That, the revised Special Education Plan 2006 – 2007, be approved, subject to Budget (Appendix I, as attached to the Minutes). (Note: the words "subject to Budget" were added to this recommendation.)
2. Reports / Information Received
Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule 2006 – 2007; Special Education Advisory Committee Calendar 2006 – 2007; Council of Directors of Education (CODE) Project for Instruction and Assessment; MACSE form re "Communication: Collaborating with the Community".
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A concern was expressed about approving the revised Special Education Plan 2006-2007 as being "subject to Budget".
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Resolution No. 06-173 .............. carried
15. Recommendations of Physical Planning and Building Committee
Resolution No. 06-174 moved by Steve Kavanagh
seconded by Sue McFadden
Resolved, that the following recommendations of the Physical Planning and Building Committee meeting, held June 6, 2006, be approved:
1. Infill Development Applications – City of Mississauga
That, the attached letters (Appendix I, as attached to the Minutes) be sent to the City of Mississauga in response to its circulation of the following development applications:
1. Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment OZ 05-024 – 15 Hurontario Street
2. Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment OZ 06-008 – 25 and 33 Hillcrest Avenue
2. Reports / Information Received
Delegation of Bill Blance and Dean Mezzina re Proposed Construction of Low Level Radioactive Waste Incinerator; Monthly Status Report – Combined Projects; Tender Activity Report – April 22, 2006 to May 26, 2006; Vandalism Report – April 1, 2006 to April 30, 2006; Report to Member Boards – Catholic School Boards Services Association (CSBA); Response to Trustee Thompson's Question re School Boundaries.
.............. carried
16. Revised Summer Board Meeting Schedule
Due to the delayed receipt of the Ministry of Education Grant information, the administration recommended that the Supplementary Meeting of the Board (Budget) be held on August 23, 2006.
Resolution No. 06-175 moved by Brad MacDonald
seconded by David Green
Resolved, that the following revised Summer Board Meeting Schedule, be approved:
1. that, the Supplementary Meeting of the Board (Budget) be scheduled for Wednesday, August 23, 2006;
2. that, the Peel District School Board hold one Regular Board meeting during the summer on Tuesday, August 29, 2006;
3. that, Tuesday, July 25, 2006 be held as a tentative date in the event that two summer Regular Board meetings are required.
.............. carried
17. Board Meeting Schedule: 2006-2007
Resolution No. 06-176 moved by Warren Kennedy
seconded by Valerie Arnold-Judge
Resolved, that the Board Meeting Schedule for the 2006-2007 school year, be approved (APPENDIX I).
.............. carried
18. Report of the Trustee Review Committee
The Trustee Review Committee has considered a School Council's proposal to undertake a major fundraising project to raise funds for a theatre addition to a school. As a result, the Trustee Review Committee recommended that a Task Force be established to consider the implications of fundraising for capital projects and to develop appropriate guidelines
Resolution No. 06-177 moved by Ruth Thompson
seconded by Brad MacDonald
Resolved, that the following recommendations of the Trustee Review Committee, be approved (APPENDIX II):
1. that, a Task Force be established to consider the implications of fundraising for capital projects and to develop guidelines to be incorporated into Peel District School Board Policy #5 – Partnerships/Fundraising;
2. that, three trustees, representing the three municipalities of Peel, be appointed to the Task Force on Partnerships/Fundraising at the Regular Meeting of the Board scheduled for June 29, 2006.
.............. carried
19. Elementary Early Release Days 2006-2007
Associate Director Nyman referred to the passing of Bill 78 which permits the Ministry of Education to grant additional professional development days. She reported that the Ministry has not yet finalized the designated number but it is expected that there will be two professional development days added to the school year calendar.
Associate Director Nyman explained that three annual early release days were approved by the Board on September 25, 2001, and that the early release days have been used effectively to engage in professional development activities that are directly aligned with school success plans, and the goals and key strategies of the Peel DSB. She highlighted the recommendations in her report of a gradual phasing out of early release days by June 2008, which is linked to the use of the two half professional activity days as per the current Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO) collective agreement, and the anticipated addition of two professional development days by the Ministry of Education. Associate Director Nyman commented on how valuable early release days have been for professional development.
19. Elementary Early Release Days 2006-2007 (Continued)
Resolution No. 06-178 moved by Rick Williams
seconded by Ruth Thompson
Resolved that, given the intention of the Ministry of Education, through Regulation, to add two professional development days to the school year calendar, the Peel District School Board reduce the number of early release days from three days to two days for the 2006-2007 and the 2007-2008 school years, and eliminate elementary early release days effective June 30, 2008. If the Ministry of Education does not follow through with the above intention, the Peel District School Board will retain the status quo (APPENDIX III).
.............. carried
20. Secondary Early Release/Late Start Days 2006-2007
Referring to Bill 78, Associate Director Nyman reported that it has been the practice of the Board to schedule six early release/late start days for the secondary panel. These days have been used effectively to engage in professional development activities that are directly aligned with school success plans, and the goals and key strategies of the Peel DSB.
Resolution No. 06-179 moved by Warren Kennedy
seconded by David Green
Resolved that, given the intention of the Ministry of Education, through Regulation, to add two professional development days to the school year calendar, the Peel District School Board reduce the number of secondary early release/late start days from six days to four days. If the Ministry of Education does not follow through with the above intention, the Peel District School Board will retain the status quo (APPENDIX IV).
.............. carried
21. Education Funding for 2006-2007
Wayne McNally, Associate Director of Operational Support Services, reported on the Ministry of Education briefing on education funding for the 2006-2007 fiscal year he had attended. In 2006-2007, the government will allocate almost $17.5B to elementary and secondary education through the Grants for Student Needs (GSN), and will also continue to support other important initiatives with investments of more than $200 million outside the funding formula. This amount includes support for the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat, Student Success, the renewal of the teaching profession and parent engagement. Associate Director McNally reviewed his report, prepared from the Ministry's B Memo 2006 dated June 12, 2006, and highlighted information relating to the Peel District School Board.
21. Education Funding for 2006-2007 (Continued)
The Ministry has increased the teacher salary benchmarks in the foundation grant by 8.3%. On the issue of the labour framework, the province will fund the full cost of the increase in elementary teachers' preparation time in 2006-2007. For student transportation funding, the benchmarks are increased by 2.7% for inflation. In 2006-2007, the government will review transportation and begin implementing reforms, and the Minister of Education has reserved grant dollars outside of the GSN to supplement the funding of school boards resulting from these reforms. The Ministry will work with school boards to review the need for Primary Class Size pupil places at each elementary school. Associate Director McNally advised that the administration will commence the preparation of detailed calculations when the Ministry sends information later this week.
The administration responded to several questions of clarification from trustees including: whether the increase in elementary teachers' preparation time includes the present shortfall of 12 minutes; student transportation grants; teacher salary benchmark and impact on Early Literacy. Trustees expressed disappointment about the student transportation funding, and commented on Special Education under-funding.
Chair McDougald referred to the Minister's statement that a negative effect on specialty classes such as music was not intended, and she noted that due to the primary class size reduction and the pressure to fully utilize the entire school, schools have lost spaces for computer, French, and music classes. Associate Director McNally noted that at an upcoming meeting with Ministry staff for Primary Class Size, the administration will be able to clarify that specialty classes will not be affected. Chair McDougald requested that information from this meeting be provided to the Board.
Chair McDougald noted the funding to support Stage II and the Prohibitive to Repair components of the "Good Places to Learn" plan to invest in repairs, renovations and replacements of school facilities. Associate Director McNally provided additional financial information. Chair McDougald advised that as a result of information received through reliable sources, it appears likely that the Board will receive additional funds for student transportation funding.
Resolution No. 06-180 moved by Steve Kavanagh
seconded by Beryl Ford
Resolved, that the report on the Education Funding for 2006-2007, be received.
.............. carried
22. Reports from Ontario Public School Boards’ Association
Resolution No. 06-181 moved by Rick Williams
seconded by Warren Kennedy
Resolved, that the following report, be received:
OPSBA Fast Report, Volume 18, No. 16
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In response to Vice-Chair Thompson's query, Associate Director McNally indicated that there will be a report to the Board with regard to the possible ban on school contracts with cola companies that is being considered by the Minister of Education.
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Resolution No. 06-181 .............. carried
23. Reports from Trustee Representatives on Councils/Associations
Trustee Green informed the Board that the Brampton Safe City Association is in the process of employing a Safety Officer, who will be available to speak to Peel DSB students on safety issues, if required.
Trustee Williams reported that he had attended the Annual General Meeting of the Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) with Trustees Ford and Arnold-Judge. He referred to discussion at the last Board meeting (In Committee) regarding the proposed amendment to OPSBA's Constitution in relation to growth boards, and Peel DSB's decision not to support this proposed amendment. Trustee Williams reported on his discussions. The proposed amendment will be sent back to OPSBA's Executive Council for further review.
Trustee MacDonald retired from the meeting at 21:10 hours.
24. Question Period
Student Trustee Sidhu invited the new Student Trustees, Akanksha Paliwal and Emmy Marshall-Hill to the podium. Emmy Marshall-Hill introduced the Peel Students Presidents Council's new Prime Minister, Victor Lu.
Trustee Green inquired if the Board normally acknowledges input of the community affected by the closure of classes when the Peel DSB decides to close classes. Director Grieve responded that the consultation process would involve a review of the numbers, projections, and the administration would then make the best decision on the number of spaces needed. The information is communicated to principals and superintendents.
24. Question Period (Continued)
Trustee McFadden expressed the Meadowvale community's concern about faith based groups operating in Peel DSB schools. Director Grieve explained that there are clear guidelines in schools and noted that, over the last two years, the administration has met with various faith communities to gain as much information as possible on issues facing young students. He advised that a new set of guidelines will be prepared for religious clubs in Peel DSB schools.
25. Public Question Period
Gina Heisz, Association of Bright Children, referred to the Special Education Plan approved tonight, and informed the Board that a minority report will be filed. Chair McDougald clarified that the approval of the Special Education Plan is subject to Budget. Gina Heisz inquired when the final draft will be available of the review of the gifted program. Superintendent Teal responded.
Brian Lasby requested clarification arising out of his question at the previous Board meeting re enrollment projects for Enhanced Learning Classes. Superintendent Teal responded, and she agreed to provide him with the enrollment projections in writing.
Nadine Lynch requested that her son be allowed to attend another school, as she feels that the significant number of recent immigrants at the school has an impact on the curriculum being taught, and that the curriculum does not address the needs of the more advanced student. She also commented on the number of principal changes. Nadine Lynch indicated that she had contacted the principal but her concern had not been addressed. Chair McDougald suggested that Nadine Lynch contact the Superintendent of Education responsible for her son's school.
26. Adoption of the In Committee Report
Resolution No. 06-182 moved by Valerie Arnold-Judge
seconded by Steve Kavanagh
Resolved, that the Report of the In Committee Session regarding: Student Expulsion; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board (In Committee), May 23, 2006; Recommendations of the Physical Planning and Building Committee, June 6, 2006; Recommendations of the Human Resources and Negotiations Advisory Committee, May 12, 2006; Appointments; Resignations; Retirements; Elementary Vice-Principal Appointment; Secondary Vice-Principal Appointment and Assignment; Rescission of Part of Resolution No. 06-152 re Elementary Principal Assignment; Elementary Early Release Days 2006-2007; Secondary Early Release / Late Start Days 2006-2007; H.J.A. Brown Education Centre Cafeteria Services; Hurontario Street Hurontario Street and Queen Elizabeth Way Interchange – Potential Expropriation; Report of the Trustee Review Committee, and Question Period, be received, and that the recommendations contained therein, be approved.
.............. carried
27. Adjournment
Resolution No. 06-183 moved by Warren Kennedy
seconded by Beryl Ford
Resolved, that the meeting adjourn (21:20 hours).
.............. carried
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RESOLUTIONS APPROVED IN IN COMMITTEE SESSION – JUNE 13, 2006
Members present:
Janet McDougald, Chair
Ruth Thompson, Vice-Chair
Valerie Arnold-Judge
Beryl Ford
Daljit Gill
David Green
Steve Kavanagh
Warren Kennedy
Brad MacDonald
Sue McFadden
Rick Williams
Absent: (apologies received)
Don Stephens
1. Approval of the Agenda
That, the agenda be approved, as amended.
2. Student Expulsion
That, under Section 309 and/or in the alternative Section 310 of the Education Act, the student named in the report be expelled from all schools in the Province of Ontario.
3. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board (In Committee), May 23, 2006
That, the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board (In Committee), held May 23, 2006, be approved.
4. Recommendations of the Physical Planning and Building Committee, June 6, 2006
That, the following recommendations of the Physical Planning and Building Committee Meeting (In Committee), held June 6, 2006, be approved:
1. Request for "Expressions of Interest" – Britannia Farm
That, the Board proceed with a Request for Expressions of Interest proposal regarding the development of 8.9 ha (22 acres) along Hurontario Street and part of Bristol Road West on the Britannia Farm (Appendix I, as attached to the Minutes).
(continued overleaf)
4. Recommendations of the Physical Planning and Building Committee, June 6, 2006 (Continued)
2. Request for "Expressions of Interest" – Eglinton / Credit Valley Road Site
That, the Board proceed with a Request for Expressions of Interest proposal regarding the potential joint use with the Credit Valley Hospital of the 3.19 ha (7.88 acres) Eglinton Avenue site (Registered Plan 43M-856, Block 114) (Appendix II, as attached to the Minutes).
3. Selection of Architect – Credit Valley #1 Secondary School, Brampton
That, the Board approve the appointment of the firm C S & P Architects as the architect for the new Credit Valley #1 Secondary School (Appendix III, as attached to the Minutes).
4. Reports / Information Received
Monthly Status Reports – Combined Projects; Hurontario Street and Queen Elizabeth Way Interchange – Potential Expropriation; Best Start Program Update (oral report); 2006 - 2007 Capital Grant Announcements (oral report).
5. Recommendations of the Human Resources and Negotiations Advisory Committee, May 12, 2006
That, the following recommendations of the Human Resources and Negotiations Advisory Committee Meeting, held June 12, 2006, be approved:
1. Life Insurance
reduce current Life Insurance rate of $0.120/$1,000 to $0.109/$1,000, representing a 9% rate reduction
2. Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
maintain current AD&D rate of $0.025/$1,000
3. Extended Health Care
increase Extended Health Care plan rates by 2.2%
4. Dental Plan
increase Dental Care plan rates by 12.5%
5. Recommendations of the Human Resources and Negotiations Advisory Committee May 12, 2006 (Continued)
That, the following expense rate adjustments be implemented, effective September 1, 2006:
1. Life Retention Expenses
maintain current Life Retention expenses with the exception of cost of capital expense to increase from .35% to .40% of premium
2. Health & Dental ASO Fees
General Administration 1.03% of paid claims
Profit Charge 0.25% of paid claims
Claims Administration
Direct Drug (Emergis) $1.49 per direct drug DIN processed
Other Health (Sun Life) $7.72 per EHC claim processed
Health N/A
Dental $6.35 per Dental claim processed
Stop Loss Pooling $2.10% of Health claims
2. Reports / Information Received
Response to Trustee McDougald's Written Question re: Secondary Part-time Assignments; Status of Negotiations – OPSEU – Adult ESL Instructors (oral); Grievance / Arbitration Summary.
6. Appointments
That, the report of appointments of teaching staff to long term occasional contracts (Appendix I), be approved.
7. Resignations
That, the report of resignations of staff (Appendix II), be approved.
8. Retirements
That, the report of retirements of staff, be received.
9. Elementary Vice-Principal Appointment
That, the following vice-principal appointment be approved, effective June 14, 2006:
Susan Warrick from Acting Vice-Principal at Champlain Trail Public School to Vice-Principal at Champlain Trail Public School
10. Secondary Vice-Principal Appointment and Assignment
That, the following vice-principal appointment be approved, effective June 14, 2006:
Mark Duley from Acting Vice-Principal at The Humberview Secondary School to Vice-Principal at The Humberview Secondary School
That, the following vice-principal assignment be approved, effective September 5, 2006:
Stacy Wilson from Vice-Principal at Applewood Heights Secondary School to Vice-Principal at Applewood Heights Secondary School
11. Rescission of Part of Resolution No. 06-152 re Elementary Principal Assignment
That, the that the following portion of Resolution No. 06-152, be rescinded:
"That the following principal assignment be approved, effective September 5, 2006:
Moira Chevalier from Principal of Fallingbrook Middle School to Principal at R. J. Lee Public School"
12. Elementary Early Release Days 2006-2007
That, the report on Elementary Early Release Days 2006-2007, be received.
13. Secondary Early Release / Late Start Days 2006-2007
That, the report re Secondary Early Release / Late Start Days 2006-2007, be received.
14. H.J.A. Brown Education Centre Cafeteria Services
That, the management and operation of the Food Services Contract at the H.J.A. Brown Education Centre be awarded to Strano Culinary Services, as outlined in the report (Appendix III).
15. Hurontario Street Hurontario Street and Queen Elizabeth Way Interchange – Potential Expropriation
That, the report re Hurontario Street Hurontario Street and Queen Elizabeth Way Interchange – Potential Expropriation, be received.
16. Report of the Trustee Review Committee
That, the recommendation re trustee protocol, be approved (Appendix IV).
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