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UPPER GRAND DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD MEETING – TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2011
The regular monthly meeting of Upper Grand District School Board was
held on Tuesday, June 28, 2011, in the Boardroom at 500 Victoria Road North,
Guelph, starting at 7:00 p.m.
Trustee Borden, Chair, presided and all members were present along with
Student Trustees MacDougall and VanderVlugt.
OPENING PRAYER OR READING
Trustee Cooper read an inspirational poem by Drew Dillinger, entitled “Re:
Vision”.
CONDOLENCES
Trustee Borden, Chair, reported that condolences were sent on behalf of
the Board to the following: Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board on
the loss of their Board Chair, Carl Pitman; Laurie Hill, a teacher at Gateway Drive
PS, on the loss of her mother; Marian Mainland, a Psychological Consultant, on
the loss of her mother; Kathy Watts, on leave from John F. Ross C.V.I., on the
loss of her mother; Pamela Castle, a custodian at John McCrae P.S., on the loss
of her spouse Glenn Tost, a custodian with the UGDSB; Heather Fisher,
Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Finance, on the loss of her mother;
Robert and Allison Queen, on the loss of their daughter, Mackenzie Queen, a
student at John F. Ross C.V.I.; Darla Wells, a caretaker at GCVI on the death of
her mother; Karen Morris, a teacher at College Heights SS, on the death of her
step-father; Dana Shantz, the Office Coordinator at King George P.S., on the
loss of her father; Lynn Hammill, Finance Department at the Board Office, and
Steve Hammill, a custodian with the Board, on the loss of Lynne’s father, Gary
Love, a custodian with the UGDSB for 32 years until his retirement in 2009;
Jennifer Lawrie, a teacher at Princess Elizabeth P.S., on the loss of her mother;
Lidia Halyk, Purchasing Manager at the Board Office, on the loss of her mother;
Kwan Luk on the loss of his wife, Selina Luk, who was a teacher in the English as
a Second Language Program; and Scott Preston, Principal at Central PS, on the
loss of his father.
GOOD NEWS
Dr. Rogers highlighted the AGood News@ as follows:
Everyday Heroes Awards
The fourth annual Everyday Heroes Awards took place on June 1, 2011 at
E.L. Fox Hall where the winners and their guests were treated to entertainment
provided by the Mitchell Woods P.S. School Band.
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This year there were 20 nominees, for a total of 22 individuals. Each one
of these persons in some way or another has made a huge impact on students,
staff, the Board and/or their local community. From the 20 nominees, 10
nominees (12 individuals) were chosen to receive an award. The winners were
as follows:
· Laura Bolton, Reading Tutor, Central P.S.
· Joan Borden and Ken Topping, Artists in the School Co-ordinators
· Wendy Carter, Co-ordinator Dufferin Youth Festival
· Anne de Bruin, Volunteer, Montgomery Village P.S.
· Mark Howlett, Caretaker, Centre Wellington D.H.S.
· Barbara Hug, Reading Tutor, Lunch Supervisor, Rickson Ridge
P.S.
· Monica Muckenfus, DD Teacher, Orangeville D.S.S.
· Dr. John Russell and Mrs. Alice Russell, Volunteers, Princess
Margaret P.S.
· Kit Stewart, Reading Tutor, Lunch Supervisor, Hyland Heights E.S.
· Johanna Weissenborn, Teacher, Centennial C.V.I.
Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you for everything that you
do for our students.
Premier's Safe Schools Award
This award recognizes safe schools teams that have done exceptional
and innovative work in creating a safe and inclusive school environment.
Orangeville D.S. S. is one the 10 recipients of the 2010-11 Premier's Safe
Schools Award. Congratulations.
Mike Elrick Environmental Leadership Award
Mike Elrick was an Upper Grand D.S.B. teacher at Centennial S.S. who
demonstrated outstanding commitment and leadership in his work on
environmental issues within our board. In addition to running the Community
Environmental Leadership and Headwaters Programs for fifteen years, he also
chaired the board-wide Environmental Issues Committee and was involved in
numerous other initiatives within our board. Mike role modelled environmentally
friendly practices from biking to school to washing mugs for staff meetings. Mike
passed away in November 2009 from lung cancer.
The Upper Grand D.S.B. Environmental Issues Committee is honouring
Mike's memory with the "Mike Elrick Environmental Leadership Award" for staff
and volunteers who have demonstrated environmental leadership within their
school community or our School Board.
The 2011 recipient of the Mike Elrick Environmental Leadership Award is
Sheila Koop from Waverley Drive Public School. Sheila Koop is the driving force
behind the Waverley Worms, a team of students that educate the school
community about the importance of sustainability. She and "The Worms" have
implemented an on-site composting program, an Environmental Film Festival, the
GOOS paper program, seedling plantings, and energy conservation programs.
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Sheila is an environmental leader who inspires others around her. It was
her leadership that inspired Waverley to earn the EcoSchool Silver Certification
in 2010 and they are "Going for Gold" in 2011!
"Sheila has boundless energy and passion for teaching and modelling the
importance of sustainability for our planet." - Colleague at Waverley Drive P.S.
The following staff members were also nominated for the Mike Elrick
Environmental Leadership Award.
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Beth Parks, College Heights SS
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Cory Lipovschek, Centennial CVI
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Heather Cameron, Centre Wellington DHS
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Jean Hayward, Princess Elizabeth PS
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Jill Fendley-Legge, Montgomery Village PS
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Kate Kelly, Westminster Woods PS
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Katie Gad, Centennial CVI
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Kim Gordon, Westminster Woods PS
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Kim Sayers, Centre Dufferin DHS
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Lynn Picard, Island Lake Outdoor Ed Centre
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Michael Hendrick, Norwell DSS
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Monica Forget, Victoria Terrace PS
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Patsy Collier, Victoria Terrace PS
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Paul Bruce, Centre Wellington DHS
Emergency Preparedness Challenge Winner
Princess Elizabeth P.S. won $1500 as winners of the Emergency
Preparedness Challenge. The contest was sponsored by the Insurance Bureau
of Canada and Emergency Management Ontario. In order to participate in the
challenge, they needed to raise awareness about being prepared for an
emergency in our community. Material was sent home, announcements were
made, and teachers followed up with activities in the classroom. The money is to
be used to purchase items for the school that focus on emergency preparedness
(books, first aid kits, flashlights, etc).
Hyland Heights ES
A grade three student from Hyland Heights E.S. has won the Scientists in the
School Primary Bookmark competition for Central Ontario. Her bookmark will be
given to every primary student in Central Ontario next year and the school will
get a free Scientists in the School Workshop.
Priory Park P.S.
Priory Park P.S. had a team of 5 students place second overall at a
National Verbathon competition. The verbathon is a race against the clock
competition for French verb conjugation. Our core French teacher Mme. Murray
entered her teams by video and we received notice last week that one of our
teams placed second.
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At an assembly on Friday June 24, a grade 6 male student and an ESL
EA at Priory Park P.S. who had purposely grown their hair long over the past 2
years had it cut and donated it to Wigs for Kids. This is a non-profit organization
that makes wigs for children who have lost their hair as a result of chemotherapy,
burns or other medical condition. Students were also encouraged to bring in a
toonie to donate to Wigs for Kids.
Guelph Community Gardens
A thank you letter was received from Brenda Doner, Coordinator of the
Guelph-Wellington Food Round Table, for the support of four pilot community
gardens (copy is included in your Board Correspondence). Over 250 people
gardened in the pilot gardens and produced almost 2500 pounds of food. This
year, new gardens are popping up everywhere. To date there are 18 established
or emerging gardens across Guelph.
CONFIRMATION OF THE AGENDA
The Business Operations Committee motion 3c) was corrected to read
“…425 pupil places...” A new item 18. “Director’s Annual Report” was added
and the remainder of the agenda was renumbered accordingly.
Trustee Schieck moved that the agenda be confirmed as amended.
The motion carried.
DECLARATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
There were no conflicts of interest.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETINGS HELD, MAY 24,
2011, JUNE 7, 2011 AND JUNE 14, 2011
Trustee Waterston moved, seconded by Trustee Topping, that the
Minutes of the Board meeting held May 24, 2011, the Minutes of the
Committee of the Whole meeting held immediately prior to the Board
meeting, and the minutes of the Special Board meetings held June 7,
2011 (In Caucus) and June 14 (In Camera), be approved as printed.
The motion carried.
MOTION TO RISE AND SIT IN COMMITTEE
Trustee Cooper moved that the Board rise and sit in Committee of the
Whole, with the Chairperson presiding.
The motion carried.
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DELEGATIONS
Student Vote
Taylor Gunn from Student Vote addressed Trustees. He explained the
organization is a non-profit, non-partisan organization aimed at building
citizenship habits among young Canadians. Since its inception in 2003, Student
Vote has conducted 11 parallel elections.
Ms. Diane Ballantyne, a teacher at Centre Wellington DHS where students
have participated in 5 elections, provided an overview of the activities in which
the students participate to become engaged and learn about the democratic
process. With voter turnout declining, she believes it is important for students to
have this experience at school. The program contributes to life preparation and
responsible citizenship and ignites the learning for students to become curious
and engaged in their democracy and nurtures the habit of voting. It also
dovetails perfectly with the character education piece directed by the Ministry.
Mr. Gunn then explained that Elections Ontario has engaged Student Vote
to conduct a province-wide parallel election for students in elementary, middle
and secondary schools during the 2011 provincial general election in October.
He noted that in the 2007 provincial election, 2100 schools registered to
participate. Mr. Gunn asked that the Board assist in encouraging school
administrators to register their schools to participate in an effort to bring the
program into all schools. He also provided examples of how the program can
provide a learning experience for both elementary and secondary students, and
across many subjects.
Trustee Moziar moved that the Board support and facilitate the wok of the
Student Vote organization.
The motion carried (unanimously) and was
also supported by the Student Trustees.
FI Split Classes at J.D. Hogarth P.S.
Ms. Betty Havasi and Mr. Dave Klaasen, parents of students in the FI
program at J. D. Hogarth P.S. spoke on behalf of parents and students who will
be in grades 5 to 8 next year. The breakdown of the 83 students by grade as of
September 2011 was reviewed. It was noted that currently there is a separate
class and teacher for each grade. Parents are concerned that the plan for the
coming year merges the 83 students into 3 split classes in order to accommodate
all students and retain a class size of under 30 students. It was noted this is the
only school year that the enrolment numbers for FI are low enough to be able to
fit the students into three classes. While the parents are not normally opposed to
split classes, the concerns centre on the grade 6/7 split class and pertain to
issues around classroom location, lunch breaks and rotary classes. They do not
feel the proposals by administration adequately address the issues.
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The parents’ concerns were reviewed and include the risk of bullying,
segregation and inappropriate influences of older students on those less mature
during these critical adolescent years. Their goal is to promote better integration,
inclusion and successful preparation for high school. They are asking Trustees
to avoid the 6/7 split class next year and to approve one additional FI teacher for
the students and the school so that there can be 4 classes with 4 teachers, just
as there is today and as will be required in the future.
Tytler Public School Petition
Mr. Reza Partow presented Director Rogers and Chair Borden with a
petition signed by community members who are urging the Upper Grand District
School Board to consider re-opening the Accommodation Review in light of the
recently announced Woods factory site planned residential development and to
keep Tytler Public School open. He also distributed and reviewed the letter
addressed to Director Rogers outlining the current and proposed growth in the
area and the importance of the school that has been part of the community since
1878.
It was clarified that the student projections referred to in the
correspondence were based on the estimates of the group. It was noted that the
Board does has a formula to determine yield rate that is applied to new housing
units as they come on line and that it is normally less than 1:1 for multi family
dwellings. It was also noted that all children from any new development would
not necessarily attend the schools in UGDB as several other options exist.
TRUSTEES’ RESPONSE TO DELEGATIONS
Split Classes at J.D. Hogarth PS
Trustee Busuttil noted that staffing for the coming year has been
completed and the impact elsewhere in the system if an additional teacher is
assigned to J.D. Hogarth is difficult to determine at this time.
It was also clarified that discussion regarding other issues cited has not
been finalized, noting that it will be difficult to address any issues related to the
configuration of the school. Class size would not impact supervision on the
school yard and options such as having all the school on the school yard at the
same time will be investigated. Options regarding how best to accommodate the
students within a rotary system will also be researched. It was explained there
are currently 11 schools in the system with grade 6/7 split classes as well as
some with 3 grade split configurations. Organization within the individual schools
varies and the principals from these schools will be able to act as resource to the
principal at J. D. Hogarth and provide suggestions regarding the identified issues.
Trustees emphasized they understood the concerns of the parents and
the superintendent and staff at the school were asked to pay special attention to
this situation with a view to facilitating a mutually acceptable solution.
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Superintendent Bennalick was asked to keep the Board updated as things
progress.
No further action was directed.
Tytler P.S. Petition
Trustee Waterston explained that the Board understands why the
residents in the area are concerned about the factory closings and the planned
construction of high rise apartment building on the sites. She explained it is not
known when these buildings will be built and that children who will live there will
have the option of attending four different school systems in addition to various
private schools. The closure of Tytler School was part of the East Guelph study
which also identified the need to build a new school. Plans to construct the new
school are proceeding and it will be opening in a couple of years. The delegates
were asked to let the community know the Board understands the plans for the
potential changes but until the buildings are completed, the implications are
unknown. In the meantime, the plans to build the new school are well underway.
No further action was directed.
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Trustee Moziar moved that the minutes of the Program Committee held
June 7, 2011 be received and considered.
The motion carried.
Trustee Moziar moved the adoption of recommendations 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
as contained in the Minutes of the Program Committee, dated June 7,
2011.
The motion carried.
The motions are as follows:
THAT:
1.
the presentation entitled, “Update on YooMagazine – Health
Literacy Program for Youth” be received, and
2.
the Board continue to support the Health Literacy for Youth
Program for the 2011-2012 school year, with a report to come to
Board in June, 2012.
3.
the presentation entitled, “Upper Grand Board Improvement Plan
Update”, be received.
4.
the verbal OPSBA report be received.
5.
the Student Trustee presentation be received.
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BUSINESS OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
Trustee Fairbairn moved that the minutes of the Business Operations
Committee held June 14, 2011 be received and considered.
The motion carried.
Trustee Fairbairn moved the adoption of recommendations 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
and 6 as contained in the Minutes of the Business Operations Committee,
dated June 14, 2011.
The motion carried.
The motions are as follows:
THAT:
1. the report: 2010 2011 Interim Financial Reporting as at March 31,
2011 (Finance #2011- June 14, 2011, be received.
2. the report entitled, “A Carbon Market Opportunity,” CP:11-06, dated
June 14, 2011, be received.
3. the report entitled, “Energy Savings – Photocopying Cost Analysis,”
CP:11-05, dated June 14, 2011, be received.
4. the report, “Resignations and Retirements (Appendix A and B)” dated
June 14, 2011 be received.
5. the verbal report on Health and Safety, as presented by Mr. Jim Bowie,
Occupational Health and Safety Officer, be received as information
6.
a) the report entitled “Disposition of New Pupil Places Wrap Up Funds
– New Schools,” CP:11-05, dated June 14, 2011, be received.
b) the construction of a new JK-6 dual track school in East Guelph
with approximately 500 pupil places, funded by NPP wrap up funds
and supported, where possible, by FDK capital funding, be
approved.
c) The construction of a new JK-8 school in Shelburne with
approximately 425 pupil places, funded by NPP wrap up funds and
supported, where possible by FDK capital funding be approved.
SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Trustee Waterston moved that the minutes of the Special Education
Advisory Committee held June 15, 2011 be received.
The motion carried.
Appreciation was extended to Bonnie Burgess, Coordinator – Speech
Language Department, for her many contributions as Bonnie will be retiring at the
end of August 2011.
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POLICY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Trustee Gohn moved that the minutes of the Policy Management
Committee meetings held June 7, 2011 and June 14, 2011 be received and
considered.
The motion carried.
Trustee Busuttil requested the separation of motion 5 regarding Policy 317
Fees for Learning Materials and Activities
Trustee Gohn moved the adoption of recommendations 1, 2, 3 and 4 as
contained in the Minutes of the Policy Management Committee, dated
June 7 and June 14, 2011.
The motion carried.
The recommendations are as follows:
THAT:
1. Policy 103 Trustee Code of Conduct be approved as amended.
2. Policy 606 Assessment and Evaluation be approved as amended.
3. Policy 418 Employee Ethics be approved.
4. Third Party Protocol be approved as amended.
Trustee Fairbairn moved that Policy 317 Fees for Learning Materials and
Activities be approved, as amended.
Trustee Busuttil expressed concern that definitions for what is optional and
what is compulsory were not included. Following discussion it was decided that
a special meeting of the Policy Management Committee could be scheduled prior
to the Board meeting on August 30, 2011 to review the policy to ensure clarity.
Trustee Busuttil moved that Policy 317 Fees for Learning Materials and
Activities be deferred to a special Policy Management Committee meeting
to be scheduled on August 30, 2011, prior to the Board meeting.
The motion carried.
BUDGET COMMITTEE REPORT
Trustee Busuttil moved that the minutes of the Budget Committee meeting
held June 14, 2011 be received and considered.
The motion carried.
Trustee Waterston moved the adoption of recommendations 1, 2 and 3 as
contained in the Minutes of the Budget Committee, dated June 14, 2011.
The motion carried.
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The recommendations are as follows:
THAT:
1. the Budget for the period September 1, 2011 to August 31, 2012 be
approved in the amount of $322,711,226 as provided for under Section
231 of the Education Act.
2. the spending proposed in the Capital budget for School Renewal,
Projects, Temporary Instructional Space, Good Places to Learn and
School Condition Improvement in the amount of $7,939,679 plus the
Debenture and Loan payments in the amount of $12,157,694, be
approved.
3. the Board designate $0 from Non-Classroom Operating Budget for the
purpose of acquiring those school sites eligible to be funded through the
Education Development Charges By-Law, as there are insufficient funds
in Non-Classroom.
GLOBAL DIGNITY DAY
Trustee Borden extended congratulations and thanks to Alex Vander Vlugt
on behalf of the Board and staff, as he is completing his term as Student Trustee
and will attend university in Montreal in September. Trustee Borden then
presented him with a gift in appreciation to his contributions.
Student Trustee Jordan MacDougall provided information regarding the
invitation extended to the UGDSB to participate in Global Dignity Day on October
20, 2011. It is a world-wide event that was founded in 2006 and is being brought
to Canada this year. It is important for students to know how to present
themselves and to show respect for others and grow as respectable members of
our community. The Student Senate will consider sharing the information with
their schools as a first step to the UGDSB’s involvement and with the aim to
register our schools the following year.
Trustees encouraged the Student Senate to pursue this initiative.
Trustee Busutill moved that the verbal report on Global Dignity Day as
presented by Student Trustee MacDougall be received.
The motion carried.
GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP
Earlier in the year, Trustee Busuttil reported that OPSBA will make
available matching funding up to $2,000/Board in order to use the 14 modules
they have developed on Board Governance, including Roles and
Responsibilities. As a result of the Ministry’s operational review, it was identified
that the Board needs to more clearly articulate their roles and responsibilities.
Following discussion with the Executive Director of the Ontario Education
Services Corporation, Mr. Bob Williams, it is suggested that the Board proceed to
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engage a facilitator at a daily rate of approximately $2,200 (the Board’s share will
be $1,00) and to proceed to schedule a one and a half day workshop in the fall.
Trustee Busuttil moved that the Board empower the Chair, Vice-Chair and
Director to work with Ontario Education Services Corporation to hire a
facilitator to support the Board in its deliberations to establish our “Roles
and Responsibilities.”
The motion carried.
DIRECTOR’S ANNUAL REPORT
Copies of the Director’s 2010 Annual Report were distributed at the
meeting. Dr. Martha Rogers, Director, noted that in future, in order to address
communications accessibility standards and environmental issues, we will
transition to an electronic format for the Report on the website and reduce the
number of printed copies produced.
Dr. Martha Rogers, Director, introduced and reviewed the report as
submitted to the Ministry of Education in accordance with the Education Act. The
comprehensive report publically showcases some of the many successes
achieved by students and staff in 2010. Information related to Aboriginal
Education Strategy; Student Engagement, Parent Engagement, Community
Engagement, Equity and Inclusive Education, Success through Technology,
Towards Seamless Transitions, Assisting low performing schools and students,
Programs serving students unable to attend a regular school and Full Day
Kindergarten is included in the report. Graphs illustrating the achievement and
success of students through the Education Quality and Accountability results are
also included in the report.
Director Rogers expressed her appreciation to the Senior Administration
and in particular to Maggie McFadzen and Mark Wiedmark of the
Communications Department, for their assistance in developing the report, and to
Trustees for their ongoing support and the part they played in realizing all the
initiatives and successes outlined in the report. In turn, congratulations were
extended to Director Rogers and to staff who worked on the Annual Report.
Trustee Waterston moved that the report entitled, “Director’s 2010 Annual
Report,” be received.
The motion carried.
The motion carried.
RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS
Ms. J. L. Rose, Executive Officer of Human Resources, introduced and
reviewed the report, “Resignations and Retirements,” dated June 28,
2011, as distributed at the meeting.
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Trustee Schieck moved that the report, “Resignations and Retirements,”
dated June 28, 2011 (Appendix A and B) be received.
The motion carried
SUMMER MEETING SCHEDULE
Trustee Bailey moved
THAT:
a) at the conclusion of the Board Meeting on June 28, 2011, the Board
adjourn its regular meetings until Tuesday, August 30, 2011.
b) the Standing Committees adjourn for the summer period and resume as
scheduled in September 2011
c) for the period July and August 2011, the Negotiations Steering Committee
be empowered to deal with matters concerning negotiations and
grievances, on the understanding that, if it is warranted, in the opinion of
the Chair or Vice-Chair, a Special Board Meeting is called.
d) For the period July and August 2011, the Chair’ Committee be empowered
to deal with matters, as required, if a quorum (either in person or using
“audio only” teleconferencing) is not available to participate in a Special
Board Meeting, and
e) The Director of Education, in consultation with the Chair or Vice-Chair of
the Board, be authorized to deal with municipal by-laws, zone-changes
and subdivision plans that may be submitted to the Board during the
months of July and August 2011.
The motion carried.
BOARD CORRESPONDENCE
Chair Borden presented a written report of correspondence received
during the past month. In addition, a letter dated June 21, 2011 from Brenda
Doner, Coordinator, Guelph-Wellington Food Round Table, extending thanks to
the UGDSB for their support of the 4 pilot community gardens in 2010-11 was
distributed at the meeting.
Trustee Moziar moved that the Board Correspondence date June 28,
2011, be received.
The motion carried.
TRUSTEE QUESTIONS AND REPORTS
OPSBA Update Re: Education Day
Trustees Bailey and Busuttil updated Trustees regarding OPSBA’s
discussion on the topic of scheduling provincial candidate meetings. Last month
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OPSBA issued a media release declaring September 20th Education Day in
Ontario. In each provincial riding, public school boards are encouraged to host
open forums at their local schools inviting citizens to engage local provincial
election candidates on education matters. OPSBA is now suggesting these
events not be called debates, but as an alternative method of promoting the
event, to call them Provincial candidates meetings. This places the focus on the
4 major provincial parties and on their education platforms. While the UGDSB
Trustees will not be hosting such meetings, they will continue with their position
to support any interested group or committee within the Board and to facilitate
preparation for the meetings by making the schools available to them.
Trustee Bailey also advised Trustees he will follow-up with OPSBA
regarding the distribution of the Education Today magazine that should have
been received prior to the mail strike.
Computer Equipment:
Trustee Borden reported that the external drives and laptops approved for
purchase for use by Trustees have been received and distributed, noting that the
cost was under budget. The Notebooks for the Student Trustees will be available
in the fall.
Trustee Busuttil moved that the verbal report on computer equipment be
received.
The motion carried.
DATES OF FUTURE MEETINGS
Trustee Gohn moved that the September 2011 schedule for Board and
Standing Committee Meetings be approved as follows:
i. Program Committee – No meeting in September
ii. Business Operations – September 13, 2011
iii. Board Meeting be held on Tuesday, September 27, 2011
The motion carried.
The list of dates of future meetings was reviewed and the following
additions and changes were noted.
· New Teacher Orientation, September 12, 2011, Westside S.S., will
start at 9:00 a.m. with the remarks by the Chair and Director to take
place at approximately 11:15 a.m.
· Policy Management Committee changed from Tuesday, September
13, 2011 to Tuesday, August 30, 2011, prior to the Board meeting –
start time to be confirmed.
· Student Discipline Committee, August 30, 2011, 6:00 p.m.
· Trustee Equity Training, Thursday, September 15, 2011 (tentative
date), Board Room, 10:30 a.m., to be followed by lunch and an
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afternoon session on the future direction of IT for the Program
Department.
Trustee Topping moved that the Dates of Future Meetings dated June 28,
2011 be received.
The motion carried.
IN CAMERA RESUMING
As directed at the Committee of the Whole meeting earlier in the evening,
the in camera session was resumed at 9:15 p.m. in order to complete the
confidential items on the agenda.
RATIFICATION OF BUSINESS
Trustee Schieck moved, seconded by Trustee Gohn that the business
transacted by the Committee of the Whole be now ratified by the Board.
The motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Waterston moved that the Board adjourn and this meeting now
close at 9:40 pm.
The motion carried.