Minutes of the Central Committee for Catholic School Councils Meeting
Thursday, June 14, 2012, 6:30 P.M.
Board Room, Catholic Education Centre
Chair:
G. Rodney
Trustees:
F. DiCosola
T. Thomas
Superintendents:
G. Prajza
Members Present:
G. Prajza, Supertintendent
G. Rodney, CCCSC Chair
M. O’Mahony, Representative – Elementary Principals
E. McMahon, Representative – Secondary Principals
L. Davoli, Mississauga North – Elementary Representative
P. Giansante, Mississauga East, Elementary Representative
M. Emery, Mississauga Brampton Central, Secondary Representative
L. Eschli, Mississauga South, Secondary Representative
E. Lehman, Mississauga South, Alternate Elementary Representative
O. Sousa, OAPCE Representative
Recorder:
A
C. Cristina
Routine Matters
1.
Call to Order and Attendance
 G. Rodney called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone to the meeting.
2.
Opening Prayer
G. Prajza led everyone in the opening prayer.
3.
Attendance
i. Welcome and Declaration of CCCSC representatives
ii. Declaration of Alternates by Family of Schools
iii. Identification of Observers
 Due to the nature of the meeting and the volunteer appreciation
ceremony, many observers and guests were in attendance.
4.
Approval of Minutes of April 26, 2012 Meeting

Moved by L. Eschli
THAT THE MINUTES OF the April 26, 2012 MEETING BE APPROVED.
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CARRIED
5.
Approval of the Agenda

Moved by L. Eschli
THAT THE AGENDA BE APPROVED.
CARRIED
B
Presentations
Nil
C
Business Matters
1.. Trustee Report – L. Zanella
 Recent OCSTA conference in Catholic Education was very positive and provided
Trustees with valuable information.
 Trustees will be working closely with the Ministry to ensure a smooth ontario
 Best wishes were extended to everyone for a wonderful and restful summer
break.
2.
Committee Updates – G. Prajza
 In its effort to continually engage parents, CCCSC organized the following events
during this past school year:
- Family of Schools Chairs Meeting
- Training for Catholic School Council Executive Members
- An Evening with Joe Rich “Parenting The Long Journey: Navigating our
Way Through Technology”
- CCCSC In-Service and Marketplace
These events were all extremely successful and informative and planning for
next year’s events has already begun. It was suggested that EcoSchools be
considered for a speaker’s topic for the winter event.
 ProGrant application has already been submitted with a request of $12,000.
 Guest speakers presented at most CCCSC monthly meetings. These presented
provided rich experiences that helped to understand and be aware of what goes
on in schools.
 G. Prajza provided details on the roles of the OAPCE and Parish representatives
and explained how these create a link between families, school and church.
 Workshops and presentations were held at each Family of Schools throughout
the school year. These meetings provided a wonderful sharing of information
and networking.
3. OAPCE Report – O. Sousa
 May 4th, 2012 Conference and AGM hosted by the Durham Catholic School
Board was extremely successful. A large number of representatives from across
Ontario were in attendance.
 Elections were held at the Conference and O. Sousa was voted in as the new
Vice President and R. Quattro will be next year’s Conference Chair.
 Planning for the 2013 Conference which will be held in Peterborough has
already begun.
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 A submission was made by OAPCE to the Standing Committee on Social Policy
with concerns related to Bill 13 & 14. A copy of this report was submitted to
CCCSC.
 Strategic planning for the upcoming school year will include OAPCE’s continued
effort to further develop parent engagement and outreach as well as
strengthening the link between home, school and church.
 The ICE survey, “Beyond Catholic Education” is almost ready and will be
launched in early Fall. Survey will be available online and links will be shared as
soon as available. This survey will attempt to identify the influence of Catholic
Education in the lives of Catholic Secondary School graduates.
4. SEAC Report – L. Eschli
 Trends in Suspension data from 2008-2011 in the categories of students receiving
varied special education services were presented. The data concluded that in the
majority of situations, student suspensions in these groups showed a downward
trend. Consideration of mitigating circumstances and positive supports being set
for these students have been major factors in the decrease of suspensions.
 Keeping individual students’ learning needs in mind has been the focus of the
Special Education Report in the CBLP.
 As part of the ProGrant funding, the translation of the Parent Guide is underway
and the last Parent Session for this school year, Parents Learning the Oelwein
Reading Strategy: A Strength-Based Approach, is scheduled for May 24th, 2012.
 Deadline for next year’s ProGrant application to the Ministry of Education is due
June 8, 2012.
 L. Eschli has been nominated for the CCCSC Volunteer of the Year Award.
 Presentation on behalf of Easter Seals Ontario provided much information on the
successes and the ability of the Association to assist many children with physical
disabilities (and their families) to reach their full potential. Easter Seals’ vision is
to become fully accessible in schools and classrooms.
 May 14 to 18, 2012 is Child & Youth Worker Week
 May is Speech and Hearing Awareness Month, a variety of events scheduled
within Dufferin-Peel
 Details on the “Yes I Can!” Awards were provided. SEAC was encouraged to
consider this award for the 2012-2013 school year.
5.
Parish Representative Report – G. Ogundele
 Nil
6.
Family of Schools Report:
 Nil
D.
Business Arising out of Minutes
 Nil
E.
Correspondence
Nil
F.
Other
Nil
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G.
Closing Prayer
Led by G. Prajza
H.
Future Meetings
Dates of 2012-2013 meetings will be brought to next meeting.
I.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. and everyone moved to the CEC Chapel for the
Volunteer of the Year liturgy and presentation of awards.
Moved by P. Giansante
THAT THE MEETING OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOL
COUNCILS BE ADJOURNED AT 7:30 P.M.
CARRIED
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