12/18/2001 - Regular Board MeetingTHAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR BOARD MEETING,PUBLIC SESSION
2001 DECEMBER 18,7:00 P.M.
BOARD ROOM,EDUCATION CENTRE
AGENDA
V-verbal
M-material
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.O CANADA
3.SPECIAL MUSICAL PRESENTATION -
PARKVIEW P.S.,Komoka
4.APPROVAL OF AGENDA IVI
5.OFFICIAL RECORD Wl
6.RECOGNITIONS -None
(^7.CONFLICTS OF INTEREST V
8.DIRECTOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS V
9.CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
a.Regular Board Meeting,2001 November 27 M
b.Special Board Meeting,2001 December 04 M
c.Inaugural Board Meeting,2001 December M
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10.REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
a.Departmental Updates M
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b.2000-01 Financial Results M
11.REPORTS OF COMiWITTEES
a.Report of the Ad Hoc Professional
Development Committee,2001 November Wl
b.Special Education Advisory Committee,M
2001 December 04
c.Information Committee of the Whole,2001 Wl
December 04
d.Policy Working Committee 2001 December M
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e.Budget Advisory Committee,2001 M
December 07
f.Chairs'Committee,2001 December 12 M
g.Report of the Committee of the Whole,In V
Camera,2001 December-18
12.MOTIONS -NOTICE OF WHICH HAS BEEN
GIVEN -none
13.ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
7:30 P.M.a.2000-01 Audited Statement M
14.COMMUNICATIONS
a.Ontario Public School Boards'Association-V
Update
b.London Down Syndrome Association - M
Recommendation for Appointment
c.Governor George Pataki,State of New York M
d.Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich M
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e.Marlon Rhoden,Student Trustee M
f.Ministry of Education M
15.NOTICE OF MOTIONS
16.GOOD NEWS ITEMS -"Did you know..."
17.ADJOURNMENT
THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
2001 DECEMBER 18
The Board met in regular session on 2001 December 18 In the Board Room at the Education Centre,meeting
in Committee ofthe Whole,in camera,at 5:00 p.m.on motion of L.Stevenson and D.Anstead,follov/ed by
a public session at 7:00 p.m. The following were In attendance:
TRUSTEES
J.Bennett,Chair
G.Hart
J. Hunter(-8:35+8:38-9:35 +9:37)
A.Cartier (-9:10+9:15)
D.Stewart
Regrets:T.Roberts
ADMINISTRATION AND OTHERS
B. Bryce
P.Gryseels
B.Greene
J.Thorpe
R. Murray
M.Sereda
G.Jazey
J.Havell<a
P.Mennlll
L.Robertson
P.Schuyler(-10;05+10:10)
P.Sattler
P.Jaffe
S.Peters
J.Emprlngham
R. Murray
K.Wilkinson
L.Hutchinson
J.McKenzie
B. Beatty
S.Dawson
J.Neville
C.Graves
L.Stevenson
S. Deller (-8:10+8:15)
D.Anstead
M.Rhoden
K.Meeson
J.TIiiey
L.Crossley
J.Roth
D.Williams
S.Galati
D.Bradford
S.Christie
W.Scott
1.12.CALL TO ORDER •Chairperson Bennett called the meeting to order with the singing of O Canada.
3.SPECIAL MUSICAL PRESENTATION
(a) The appreciation of the Board was extended to the Parkview Public School Choir
"Synchopation",conductor Bruce Morgan,and assistants Trish Campbell and Kathryn Sharpe
for leading in the singing ofOCanadaand performing three musical selections.
(b)The appreciation of the Board was also extended tothe Oxbow Star Public School Choir,
conductor Randy Martin,and accompanist John Allen for performing three musical selections.
4.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved on motion of D.Stewart and S. Deller.
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5.OFFICIAL RECORD
The ExecutiveSecretary read the foliowing recognition into the minutes:
"We regret to record the death of Bobby Phimsavanh a 16-year old student at Medway High
Schooi,Arva,on 2001 November 30."
6.RECOGNITIONS -None
7.CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -No conflicts of interest were declared.
8.DIRECTOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Director of Education Biii Bryce updatedtrustees onan issueraised in 2001 September reiatedtoan
agreement betweenthe Board and Franl<iin Covey and PremierSchoolAgenda. Headvisedthata
previous expired agreement has been found in a ciosed file as a result ofa further investigation by
staff into the matter.
The Leadership Training License agreement dated 1998 July covered a one-year period permitting
the Board touse Covey concepts/materials in its leadership development program andensuredthat
proprietary Information would be used appropriately bythe Board.No feewas paid for the license
buttheagreement contained provision for the potential future purchaseof materials.Director Bryce
emphasized thatas stated in the Board's 2001 September 25 statement related to Covey matters,
thereisno outstanding agreement between the Board andeitherofthe two companies.
9.CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
a. The minutes ofthe Regular Board Meeting,2001 November27 were adopted on motion of D.
Stewart and P.Jaffe.
b. The minutesofthe Special Board Meeting,2001 December04 were adopted on motion of D,
Stewart and P.Jaffe.
c. The minutesofthe InauguralBoard Meeting,2001 December 11 were adopted on motion of D.
Stewart and P.Jaffe.
10.REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
a.Departmental Updates
Business Services
-Executive SuperintendentGreeneattendedthe following meeting/events:City ofSt.Thomas,
OSBIE Board of Directors,Northridge Library Steering Committee, Royal Bank,Ontario
Financing Authority,Nesbitt Burns, and RCB Dominion Securities and toured the joint
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10.REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION,cont'd
-Facility Services - Capital projects update provided;
-Department projectswere presented by:Finance,Payroli,Printing/Maii Services,and Suppiy
IVlanagement.
Director's Services
- Director Bryce visited several schools and facilities during the month. He
participated/attended the following events/meetings:P. Dunn, Director of Education for
LMCDSB,London Chamber of Commerce representative,CEOand Directorofdevelopment
ofthe London Y;EntryPlan with ETFOExecutive,Supervisory Officers,CouncilofDirectors
of Education,London District School Board and Middlesex County Council Inaugural
Meetings; Foundation forLearningand Social Enhancement;UnitedWay Representatives
re: project impact on children in London-Middlesex;Jesse's Journey Foundation; Director's
Service P.D.session;
- Staff Development Initiatives Included: Employee Recognition Program, New Teacher
Program,Leadership,CUPE System Development,Communication, AttainmentofOurVision
Inservlce;
-Public Affairs and Community Relations update Included:LINKS special edition.Second
Annual Award of Distinction,E-Mail Newsletter for Parents/Guardians,Thames Valley
Education Foundation website.
Human Resources
(-Review of various benefit division underway;
-Occasional teachers (elementary and secondary)numbers provided;
-Visits to faculties of education continuing;
-Elementary and Secondary Arts program presented at District School Council meeting 2001
November 22;
-Handbool<Committee met 2001 December 04;
- Registration forms distributed to schools forSchool Council Chairperson inservlce In 2002
January;
- HRstaff received Harassment Policy/Procedure Inservlce training.
Operations Services
- Data analysis and school goal writing major emphasis of Community of Schools;
- Enrolment and staffingfigures for elementary and secondary were provided;
-Research and Assessment extensively supporting ongoing Initiatives;
-Report to Ministry re: new pupil places and policyImpacton TVDSBto Board 2002 Jan./Feb.;
- New Administrator session held 2001 December re: how to write a school goal;
- Anti-violence Initiatives occurring throughout the Valley;
Program Services:
Information and Communication Technology highlighted recent accomplishments and current
issues;
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10.REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION,cont'd
TOSA providing opportunities for primary teachers across Valley:
Extensive reading,writing,and language initiatives at all grade level occurring;
Applied Studies focusing on ongoing implementation of secondary school reform initiatives
highlighted;
b.Financial Results -2000-01
The Administrationreviewed details ofthe transfers to reserves required as part ofthe 2000-01 year
-end audit process.
Executive Superintendent Greene advised trustees that the audit ofthe 2000-01 financial statements
by Deloitte &Touche has been completed and an overviewof the financial results was presented
indicatingan operating deficitof $6.6 million.As part ofthe 2001-02 budget development process,
Administration provided for $4.2 million of this deficit.Administration will be developing a deficit
management plan to address the additional $2.4 million shortfall.
As part of the annual audit, all transfers to reserves are brought to the Board for approval. The
following statements providethe rationaleforthe specifictransfers made as partofthe 2000-01 year-
end audit process;
The transfer for classroom expenditures relates to the Board's practice of carrying forward
school surplus/deficit positions to the subsequent budget year;
The transfer to Special Education is a result ofthe delayed implementation ofthe Partnerships
for Excellence Program. Althoughfundingwas received for the entire year, the program was
not officially launched until2001 January resulting in surplus funds at 2001 August 31.These
funds will be carried forward to the current budget year and used by the Partnerships for
Excellence Program in addition to its 2001-02 funding allocation;
The transfers related to pupil accommodation and proceeds of disposition are required by
Ministry regulation.
The Administration recommended that the Board approve the following transfers to reserves based
on the 2000-01 year-end audit:
Reserve Fund Purpose Amount
Classroom Expenditures School Budgets $2 544 996
Special Education Partnerships for Excellence $1 249 453
Pupil Accommodation School Renewal $1,523 279
Proceeds of Disposition Future Capital Projects $ 82 719
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10.REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION,cont'd
b.Financial Results-2000-01
Recommendation:
1.That the following transfers to reserves based on the 2000-01 year-end audit be approved:
Reserve Fund Purpose Amount
Classroom Expenditures School Budgets $2 544 996
Special Education Partnerships for Excellence $1 249 453
Pupil Accommodation School Renewal $1,523 279
Proceeds of Disposition Future Capital Projects $ 82 719
The recommendation was adopted on motion of G. Hart and L.Stevenson.
11.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
a.REPORT FROM THE P.D.AD HOC COMMITTEE 2001 November
PREPARED BY:Trustee Diana Anstead
Trustee Sharon Peters
The following preamble was provided bythe Committee:
The PDAdhocCommitteecreated a process tostreamline the methodinwhichP.D.expenses
of trustees were bothallocatedand recorded.Information was gathered from other Boardson
their method of dealing with this expense.
After four meetings,with resource help from Executive Superintendent Brian Greene and
SecretarialAssistant Sue Pullam,thecommitteeoffersthe following suggestions to facilitate the
process.
Please read the following through carefully and shouldyou need clarification or have concerns,
please direct these to either Trustee Anstead or Trustee Peters.
OnNovember 21,the enclosed, along with Trustees'comments wiii be presented tothe Chairs'
Committee.
Thankyou foryour assistance in this matter which,we are sure,will result In a fairand equal
distribution ofthe money allowed forTrustee P.D.expenses.
The following recommendations were approved on motion of D.Anstead and S.Peters:
1.That the OPSBAmembership fee budget linebe moved to the corporate area ofthe Budget.
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11.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES,cont'd
a.REPORT FROM THE P.D. AD HOC COMMITTEE,cont'd
2. That the Trustee funding be returned tothe levelofthe Ministryfunding guidelines as per the
document "School Board Administration and Governance Grant"and be subject to any
system-wide reductions.
3. That each Trustee be allocated $2,000.00 to be used for trustee P.O.expenses.
4. That a separate budget lineof$2,000.00 be established for OPSBA (when not covered by
OPSBA)and other meeting expenses for trustees who are invited to represent the Board at
said meetings.
5.That a permanent P.O.committee be established to facilitate the use of trustee P.O.funds.
6.That all trustees'P.O.money not committed by April 01 of each year,be put into a central
fund.Trustees may apply to the P.O.Committee for use of these funds to cover additional
P.O.expenses.
7.That at the end of each financial year any budget excess from trustee accounts and OPSBA
membership fees be put intoa reserve fUnd for P.D.use for newly-elected trustees after the
next municipal election,to a maximum of $10,000.
8. That a separate budget line be established for the student trustee (allotment of $5,000.00).
Withinthat budget linethe student trustee shall be allotted $2,000.00 forP.D.expenses with
the remaining funds being used for expenses such as the student trustee election,meetings,
travel,etc.,as stated in the document.
b.REPORT OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE
2001 December 04
12:28 p.m. -3:10 p.m.
Members Present
P.Gillis
C.Ekins
W.Graham
B.Hopkins
R.Hurwitz
G.McGahey
A.Morse
P.Sattler
M.Secco
L.Stevenson
R.Teichrob
M.A.Tucker
L.Vince
Z.Watt (+1:00)
J.Worthington
Administration and Others
C. Murphy
V.Corcoran
G.Orr
L.Pressey
M.Stoop
S.Lundrigan
Guest Trustee
D.Anstead
Ministry Guests
C.Zinszer
J.Penner
Regrets:J.Bennett,P. Gallin, W.Gowers,E.Hager,C.Hawthorne
Absent:J.Williamson
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11.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES,cont'd
b. REPORTOFTHESPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE,cont'd
1.CHAIRS'OPENING REMARKS
Vice-Chair P.GIHIs,Integration Action for Inclusion,welcomed everyone tothe meeting andnoted that
Chair J.Bennett,Trustee,was called toa family emergency and would notbe ableto attend.
2.CONFLICT OF INTEREST
No conflicts of Interest were declared.
3.CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
The agenda was confirmed with the addition ofan update on ISA under Item 6.4.
4.REPORT OF MEETING FROM 2001 NOVEMBER 06
P.Sattler,Trustee,was at the November meeting but A.Morse,Easter Seal Society,and J.
Worthlngton,VOICE forthe Hearing Impaired,were not in attendance.
5.BUSINESS ARISING
5.1 Communication Sub-Committee Report
The sub-committee has completed two oftheir tasks-the Invitation to District Ministry personnel
and the sendingoflettersto Alex Buzzina.The item regarding Key Messages aroundSpecial
Education was deferred to the next communication meeting.Sub-committee members will
assemble written resources on Parent Education to be assessed at the next meeting.The
auditor's reportwhich Includes30 pages on Special Education was discussed and can be found
at www.aov.on.ca/oDa/enallsh/r01t.htm.
5.2 Guests fromthe Local Ministry Office-0 &A Session
Education Officers Cheryl Zinszer and Janet Penner from the Ministry of Education's District
Office in London attended the meeting and provided handouts describing an overview oftheir
roles and responsibilities,the organizational structure and contact names at the district office.
Procedureswere explained regarding the ISA 1 processing which is handled directly bythe
district office;ISA 2 and ISA 3 claims aresent directly to Toronto.The ISA audit processwas
also discussed. School principals will be receiving literature entitled,"Special Education a Guide
for Educators"from the ministry office in Toronto.A handout onthe Minister's Council on Special
Education was distributed.Furtherinformation onthe council and Its membership can be found
at:yi/ww.edu.aov.on.ca/ena/aeneral/abcs/acse/memb ena.html
6.UPDATES
6.1 (NECTAR) Network for the Education,Care and Treatment of At-risk Children
V.Corcoran,Learning Supervisor -Special Education Programs and Services,explained that
NECTAR was formed almost two years ago, bythe Boardsof Education,Children's Psychiatric
Research Institute (CPRI)and Madame Vanier Children's Centreto look at children with high-end
behavioural needs.Understanding theservicesothergroups provide andsharingknowledge are
two of the functions of this growing committee.V.Corcoran will provide information at the
January meeting regarding the status of the proposal on integrated services for children.
Although the original committee has met their mandate, there Is a strong desire to continue
meeting.
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11.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES,cont'd
b.REPORT OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE,cont'd
6.2 lEP/SPA Information
V.Corcoran provided statistics regarding students on SPAs,lEPs and formally or Informally
Identified.A future discussion item v/ill be on the broader issues of SPAs in relation to
educational programming.
6.3 Developmental Program Review
The review committee is meeting monthlyand currentlyworkingon the report card.Issues on
the reportcard include having items from the lEP needs statement identified and having the
report card reflectthe provincial standards.A manual may be developed to accompany the
report card. A professional development session for educational assistants is planned for
February.Connections to the community and potential supports needed by special needs
students as they exit the system will be discussed once the report cards are completed.
6.4 ISA Update
Our ISAaudit is scheduled for December 17.C.Murphy,Executive Superintendent ofProgram
Services, explainedthat inongoingdiscussions with ministry officials,itwas notedthat although
ourcalculations were based onformulas transmitted bythe ministry,the ministry has based their
calculations on a different formula.Because of this discrepancy,we will have to resubmit some
ISA claims.If clarity and easement of the administrative burden were the ministry's main
concerns how can it be transmitted in three venues and not be what they intended?G. Orr,
Program Coordinator, joined the meeting to discuss the process forour calculations.
After considerable discussion,the following motion was moved by L.Stevenson and carried:
That a letter be sent tothe Ministerof Education and copied to other boards ofeducation and
the provincial SEAC, fromthe Chair ofSEACand the Chair of the Board,expressing concern
with the ISA comprehensive review process."
7.OTHER BUSINESS
C.Eklns distributed a handout fromYork Universitydetailing their Project ADVANCE initiative
which prepares students with learning disabilities for success intheir university studies. This
summer program is scheduled for July 2 until August 9,2002.Application packages should be
submitted by April 30, 2002. The contact for Project ADVANCE at YorkUniversityis Maureen
Haig,Coordinator,(416)736-2100 extension 22543.
8.ASSOCIATION UPDATES
When an Association has information to share,a motion to be supported,an item of concern or
an Itemtobe discussed at the next meeting, submission should be made to Lori Fraser,Program
Services (452-2330),at least two weeks prior to the next meeting.
9.CORRESPONDENCE
9.1 Letter and attachment from Ted McMeekln,MPP
V.Corcoran will ask the author for more Information and will provide an update at the next
committee meeting.
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11.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES,cont'd
b.REPORT OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE,cont'd
10.FORUM
L.Vince,Community Living Education Committee,announced that Community Living London wiii
ceiebrate its 50""anniversary in 2002 and will hoid an open houseon February 3. The Ontario
Associationof Community Living's Federation Daytookplace on November30 and December
1and theywere honouredtohaveThe Honourable Hilary M.Weston,LieutenantGovernorofthe
Province of Ontario, sign the decree repealing the Homes for Retarded Persons Act.
11.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m. on motion of L.Vince.
RECOMMENDATION:
That a letter be sent to the Ministerof Education and copied to other boards ofeducation and the
provincial SEAC,from the ChairofSEACand the Chairofthe Board,expressing concern with the
ISA comprehensive review process.
J.BENNETT,
Chairperson
The recommendation was adopted on motion of L.Stevenson and G. Hart.Trustee Schuyler was absent
during voting.
c.REPORT OF THE INFORMATION COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 2001 December 04
7:17 p.m. -9:35 p.m.
MEMBERS
D.Stewart,Chair
S.Deller
J.Hunter
D.Anstead
S.Peters
T.Roberts
Regrets:J.Bennett
P.Schuyler
L.Stevenson
A.Cartier
G,Hart
P.Sattier
P.Jaffe
M.Rhoden
ADMINISTRATION AND OTHERS
B. Bryce
P.Gryseels
B.Greene
C. Murphy
J.Thorpe
M.Sereda
K.Havelka
P.Mennill
L.Robertson
R. Murray
L.Hutchinson
K.Daiton
J.McKenzie
J.Roth
S.Christie
W.Scott
S.Galati
1.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved on motion of T.Roberts.
2.CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - No conflicts of interest were declared.
3.ELECTIONOFCHAIRPERSON ANDVICECHAIRPERSON-INFORMATIONCOMMITTEEOFTHE
WHOLE FOR 2002
Director Bill Brycechaired the meeting forthe election ofthe Committee Chairperson.Trustee Hunter
was elected Chairperson for2002. Chairperson Hunter assumed the chair, and presided over the
election of Trustee Anstead as CommitteeVice-Chairperson for 2002.
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c.REPORT OF THE INFORMATION COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE,cont'd
4.PUBLICINPUTPRESENTATIONS
Presentations were made by the following citizens at their request:
Presenter Topic
Lisa WIddlfield Premier Agenda/Franklin Covey Resource Materials
Dr. David Herbert Citizens Concerned About Education and Origins
Afollow-up letter will be fonwarded to the presenters.
5.ATTAINMENT OF OUR VISION PRESENTATION
Areportofthe Initial results ofthe Attainment ofOur Vision Research Projectwas presented.
Dr.LorayneRobertson,SuperintendentofSchools,introduced Dr.LynneHannay,OlSE/UT;Dr.John
Ross, Ontario InstituteStudies In Education/University ofToronto (OlSE/UT)Trent; Gregg Bereznick,
Supervisor,Attainment of Our Vision;and Dr.Steve Killlp,Co-ordlnator,Research Services. The
reference documentation included a slide presentation,a Focus Group Report of 2001 March, a
Technical Report of 2001 July, and an Individual Interviews Report of 2001 September.
The following background tothe AttainmentofOur Vision initiative was presented bySupt. Robertson,
ATTAINMENT OF OUR VISION
The Attainment of Our Vision 1999 -2003 is a District initiative which has a skills and competencies
framework.ItIs entitled the "Foundations Framework"and has three areas of emphasis:Leadership,
Learningand School Improvement. Each area of emphasis has three sub Initiatives fora totalofnine
District initiatives.The ultimate objective of the Vision Isthe Improvement of student learning.
FOUNDATIONS FRAMEWORK
Initially,the Foundations Frameworkwas designed as a set of leadership competencies and focussed
on the Vision in-service.As the Vision In-service evolved,however,it was seen as a "means to an
end",and schools and departments began to use the Vision In-service as a vehicle to improveservice
or to support their school improvement and student learning goals.Students and parents have also
been involved In Vision in-service at some schools.
RESEARCH
Research on the Attainment of Our Vision has been conducted both internally and working with
external researchers.Within TVDSB,the research has taken many forms. Twoofthe notable internal
studies includethe Report on the Variables and Practices that Impact on Student Achievement, and
the research on the Partnerships for Excellence project. Areport was been presented to tmstees on
the Variables and Practices data and the Partnerships report is upcoming.
The report provided some background to the external research and focussed on its initial results.
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11.REPORTS OF COIWWIITTEES,cont'd
c.REPORT OF THE INFORMATION COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE,cont'd
In the spring of2000, the OlSE/UT Midwesternand Trent field centres were approached to assist with
the external research.This was done for the following reasons:
•OlSE/UT has an Internationalreputation for independent research indistrict change.
• OlSE/UT field centres have been partners in research withdistrictschool boards for thirty years.
• Field centres are designed to study change initiatives over time - (District change has been
known to be subject to multiple innovations or "quickfixes"which may collapse when the "ideas
champion"leaves.)
•These two field centres specialize inbothqualitativeand quantitative data collection,allowing for
a rich data source,multiple perspectives and triangulationof the data.
• TVDSB is committed to demonstrating thoughtful and constructive action based on data.
• The model ofthe field centres Isneither university-based nor district-based but is a partnership
of equals witha continually-negotiated agenda.
• The field centre research provides both districtdata and data whichare school and department
specific.
RESULTS OF THE OlSE/UT RESEARCH
The Research on the Attainment of Our Vision with OlSE/UT contains the following three
components:
• Qualitative Data collection from two sources:Focus groups and School-site Interviews
• Quantitative Data: The School Factors Survey
•Action Research
Qualitative Data
Dr.Lynne Hannay of the OlSE/UT Midwestern Centre was contracted to complete the Qualitative
Data collection.She has worked on three TVDSB projects in the past year and has prepared and
received approval for all project research from the ethical review committees of OlSE/UT.She has
prepared two grant proposals (SSHRC) on behalf of the Board. Two projects were submitted for
Federal funding and she has received funding for a portion of the research.
Qualitative Data:Focus Groups
Thefirstdata collection was a series of interviews with focusgroups. The Focus GroupReportwas
received 2001 March. Keyfindings of this report include the following:
• Every person whowas partofthe focus groups thanked OlSE/UT forthe opportunitytotalkabout
the Vision- they wanted the opportunityforthe dialogue.
• There was a change noted fromtalkingabout "being visioned"(done to) to "visioning"(doing).
• Noconnection was evident inthe dialogue between the Visionand teaching and learning.
• No comments were made by staff regarding adopting a more data-driven focus.
•There was evidence that a learning community was starting to build.
Thereportwas received In the Spring of2001 at Executive Council and Itwas determinedthatthe report
would be held to be released in the Fall of 2001 with the Qualitative Data from the Interviews.
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c.REPORT OF THE INFORMATION COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE,cont'd
Qualitative Data:Interviews
The Qualitative Datareport from the interviews in 10 schooi sites was receivedon2001September
01.The l<ey findings of this report inciude thefoiiowing:
The Foundations Frameworl^has been pivotal in creating a platform for change inthe District.
There is a documented trend in the District toward increased teacher engagement and decision-
mal<ing on school-based goais.
Schools have begun to work more coiiaborativeiy on their schooi goals.
Two District outcomes are emerging - continuous learning and increased professionalism. The
Vision process is givinga voice to teachers.
Staff see the Districtfocus (Vision)as a firewall - deflecting perceived negative views.
Attention to data-based decision-making is growing.
There is evidence that alignment is building.
Staff see a direct Impacton student learningthrough an improvedschool climate.
Action Research
The Action Research reports ofthe Vision Facilitatorswere received In 2001 June and submitted
to the Supervisor of the Attainmentofour Vision.Dr.Hannay reviewed the reports and following
her recommendation the reports were shared among the Vision Facilitators.
Quantitative Data Collection
Dr.John Ross ofthe OlSE/UT Trent (Peterborough)Centre designed the School Factors Survey
working with the Vision Research Advisoryteam. In2001 January the revised AttainmentofOur
Vision Research Plan, the OlSE/UT School Factors Survey,the related teacher and principal
information sheets for the survey and the survey time lines were taken to Supervisory Officers'
Council for approval and receipt.The survey was intended to:
Identify relationshipsamongschooleffectiveness indicators,teaching practices, and achievement
In Grade 6 mathematics.
develop predicted school achievement scores based on student background characteristics.
Following approval from Supervisory Officers' Council,the members of the Research Advisory
team metwith each CommunityofSchools Principalgroup to discuss the survey. The survey was
conducted in the elementary schools inthe Springof2001 with completedsurveys received from
143 schools.Dr. Ross compliedthe Technical Report whichwas released in2001 July.
Next Steps for the School Factors Survev
Each elementary school will receive their school results on the school factors (the framework
competencies)and the comparative District results.
Schools will receive data indicating howwell students didonthe 1999 Grade 6 Mathematics EQAO
test scores which have been adjusted based on a socio-economic status factor.
Initial Results of the School Factors Survev
There were positive con-eiations between the school factors and teaching practices and student
learning.
There was a smail but positive impact on important items.
The factors which showed the greatest impact on teaching were data-based decision-making,
attitudes toward change and focus on school goais.
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c.REPORT OF THE INFORMATION COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE,cont'd
• Thefactors which showedthegreatestimpacton learning were collective teacher efficacy,school-
community relationships,and the mathematics teaching practices.
Summarv
District level research indicates progress toward the behaviours andcharacteristicsofthe Caring
Learning Community framework anda positive relationship between those behaviours and student
achievement inthe baseline data.Results indicate small encouraging steps although early inthe
process.
Future Action
• Thereisa strong commitment toward continued use ofdata (both internal and external)in order
to document change and to informfuture decisions.
• Research data (both internal and external)will be used by schools to design action plans to
increase student achievement on EQAO testing.
•In Community of Schools meetings,Superintendents ofSchoolsare modeling the useofdata in
professional development workshops.
• Datais beingused increasingly as an impetus for changing teacher practice.
•Schools are also using data to informthe school improvement process.
• Vision Facilitators are using data to improve the Vision in-service.
• Asa resultofthe Action Research lessons ofthe past year,three secondary schools have applied
for Action Research funding from OSSTFfortheirschool growthA/ision plans.
Itwas noted that the research data will providea vehicleto improvestudent learning.
The following costs associated with the project during 2000-2001 were identified:
Dr.Hannay($24000 -University of Toronto Overhead,$2 400)
Note:Costs offset by $10 000 Federal grant in2001-2002.
Dr.Ross ($9000 -University ofTorontoOverhead, $1 000)
Note:Costs offset by Industry grant subsidy.
A question-and-answer period followed the presentation.
Director Bryce statedthat although the research datais somewhat limited,It does confirm that as
a learning organization the system is moving forward.He noted thatthe process occurring In
Thames Valley will require time,energy and resources to support internalized change.The action
plans at the system level may prove complex but are attainable when the goals/outcomes support
and focus on higher expectations for student learning and teaching practices,as well as address
the barriers that students may have to overcome.
A motion bySattlerandStevensonto include Information related tothe Leadership Training License
Agreement announced on 2001 December 18bythe Director,inthe follow-up letter to presenter L.
Widdifield was defeated.
2001 December 18...14
11.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES,cont'd
c.REPORT OF THE INFORMATION COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE,cont'd
6. ADJOURNMENT - The Information Committee of the Whole meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. on
motion of G.Hart.
J.HUNTER,
Chairperson
d.REPORT OF THE POLICY WORKING COMMITTEE 2001 December 0 4
4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
S.Peters (Chair)
L.Stevenson
A.Cartier
ADMINISTRATION AND OTHERS
T.Roberts
D.Anstead
B.Bryce
S.Christie
J.Thorpe
B.Greene
S.Dawson
G.Osinski
P.Martin
L.Purser
1.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
2.CONFLICTS OF INTEREST-none declared
3.COMMITTEE REPORT OF NOVEMBER 6,2001
-presented for information and reference as required
4.INTRODUCTION OF DRAFT POLICY/PROCEDURE
a.Ministry of Labour Facility Visit Procedure
Peter Martin and Linda Purser joined the meeting todiscussthedraftprocedurerelatedto Ministry
of Labour Facility Services. The procedure was developed to provide guidance to
principals/managers in the event that a Ministry of Labour inspector wishes access to a
school/facility and outlines the protocols tobe followed toensure compliance with the Occupational
Health andSafetyAct.It describes the follow-up required by Human Resource Services staffand
identifies the individuals responsible to act.
The following motionwas moved by Trustee Roberts and carried:
Thatthe draft procedure related to Ministry of Labour Facility Visits bepostedonthe Board's
web for public input.
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11.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES,cont'd
d.REPORT OF THE POLICY WORKING COMMITTEE,cont'd
5.CONSIDERATION OF POLICY/PROCEDURE FOLLOWING PUBLIC INPUT
a. Supply Management PolicyAmendment
Exec.Supt.Brian Greene,Manager Sharon Dawson and Supervisor Grace Osinski joined the
meeting todiscusschanges proposedbythe Committee tothe SupplyManagement Policy related
to child labourand described concerns relatedto implementation ofthe changes.Itwas notedthat
severalboards surveyed havenot amended their policy statements toaddress the purchaseof
goods produced through child labour.
Discussionsurrounded including revisionsinthe policy to reflectthe legal interpretation provided
bythe solicitors Harrison Pensa with respectto child labour and a statement in the procedure
noting its compliance with the policy.It was decided nottoamendthe policy butto include the
following clause inthe Requests for Tender Information supplied to vendors:
"Any infringement on human rights,but namely thoseof children isof considerable concern tothe
Thames Valley District School Board.Vendors wishing todo business with the Board are asked
to promote thepurchase ofgoods from companiesthatoperate in full compliance with thelawsof
theirrespectivecountriesand with all applicable child labourlaws,rules,and regulations related
to hiring,wages,hours worked,overtime and working conditions.
Attacha statement tothis competitive bid indicating yourfirm's policy and present practices and
-procedures in place to encourage promotionofthis objective."
Public input received did not deal withthis issue.
b.Support Staff Hiring -Independent Procedure
BethStrongandJohnThorpejoined the meeting todiscuss changes totheindependent procedure
and the Recommendation for Hire form regardingsupport staff hiring resulting from public input
received. Further amendments were suggested and endorsed.Changes are highlighted for
trustees'information.
The following motionwas moved by Trustee Stevenson and carried:
Thatthe revisedIndependentprocedure regarding SupportStaff Hiring be forwarded tothe
December 18 Board for information.
6.DRAFT POLICY/PROCEDURE REQUIRING FURTHER CONSIDERATION
7.SUGGESTED POLICY/PROCEDURE REVISIONS
a.OTHER BUSINESS
The following motion was moved by Trustee Roberts and carried:
That the minutes ofthe December 4 meeting reflectthe committee's appreciation expressed
to Chair Sharon Peters for her leadership over the past year.
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2001 December 18...16
11.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES,cont'd
d.REPORT OF THE POLICY WORKING COMMITTEE,cont'd
9.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.,on motion of Tnjstee Anstead.
NextCommittee Meeting Date:Tuesday,2002 January 08.
S.PETERS,
Chairperson
e. MINUTES OF BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING December 07
2:00 p.m. -3:30 p.m.
Attendance: S.Peters,P.Sattler,L.Stevenson,M.Rhoden,, J, Bennett, A. Cartier, B.Greene,
K.Meeson
1.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The meeting was called toorderat 2:05 p.m.The meeting consisted of members ofthe previous
Budget Advisory Committee,thenewcommittee andtheStudentTrustee.Thenewcommittee will
become effective2001 December 11.The agenda was approved. There were no conflicts of
interest.
2.UPDATE ON OTHER BOARDS'COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES RE:BUDGET
The TorontoBoard set the stage with breakoutgroups focusingon building the budget onvalues
at a validation meeting.Aparentgroupat the Ottawa Board built the budgetbased on priorities
and presented itto the administration forconsideration.
3.DISCUSSION RE:COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR TVDSB RE:BUDGET PROCESS
The following suggestions were put fonward:at the next board meeting on 2001 December 18,
discussions are to be held with Trustees regarding "needs-based"budgets and other types of
budgets.
Publicforums are to be held Infour areas to educate the publicabout the fundingformula and-the
budget process. The Budget Advisory Committee will work with the Public Affairs and Community
Relations Departmentto develop the public education package forthe public forums.These
meetings would bepresentedbytheTrustees with support from Board stafffrom Finance.Public
inputshould be requested on priorities in the budget. This should not be a political statement,
school newsletters could be used as a communications tool.
P.Sattlersuggested that communications shouldbe referred tothe Communications Committee
to ensure public education of student focused funding.
Discussion re: Timelines for Budget Process -Suggestions to be Forwarded to 2002 Budget
Advisory Committee for Consideration
Itwas suggested that a second meeting be held in March for budget considerations.
Fornextyear,the intention ofthe committee,based on public inputfrom thisyear's forum,maybe
to start this process earlier in the school year.
2001 December 18...17
11,REPORTS OF COMMITTEES,cont'd
e. MINUTES OF MEETING OF BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE,cont'd
4. ADJOURNMENT- The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 P.M.
S.PETERS,
Chairperson
The following motion was moved byP. Sattler and P. Jaffe and carried:
That the Board prepare its 2002-2003 budget based upon the actual program needsof all students,to
enable the Board to deliver the education TVDSB students need and deserve.
The motion was referred tothe Budget Advisory Committee for consideration on motion ofP.Jaffeand L.
Stevenson.
A motion byS. Peters and L.Stevenson tositpast 11:00 p.m.until 11:30 p.m.was carried.
f.REPORT OF THE CHAIRS'COMMITTEE 2001 December 12
12:30 p.m.-2:35 p.m.
MEMBERS ADMINISTRATION AND OTHERS
J. Bennett (Chair)B. Bryce
G.Hart S.Christie
D.Stewart
1.AGENDA REVIEW OF 2001 DECEMBER 18 BOARD MEETING
Thein-cameraand public agendas for the 2001 December18 Board meeting werediscussed and
amended.
2.CORRESPONDENCE
It was agreed thatthe following correspondence will beposted In theTrustee Office fortrustees'
information:
•Ottawa Cariton DSB letter re private members Bill 114,
•Halton DSB letter re tax credit,
• Halton DSB letter re Ministry releasing standards,
Halton DSB letter re trustee compensation,
• Trillium Lake DSB letter re trustee compensation.
The letterreceived fromthe Greater Essex CountyDSBregarding lackoffunding will beforwarded
tothe Budget Advisory Committee for information and the Ministry of Education response tothe
Board regarding the private school tax credit will be added to the public agenda under
"Communications".
3.CONCERNS OF MUNICIPALITY OF DUTTON/DUNWICH
The request of the Council of the Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich to consider changes to the
Board's transportation policy will be added tothe December 18 agenda under "Communications"
for trustees'information.ExecutiveSuperintendentGreene has been provided with a copyforhis
information.
2001 December 18...18
11.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES •cont'd
f.REPORT OF THE CHAIRS'COMMITTEE,cont'd
4.STUDENT TRUSTEE
A letter received from the Board's student trustee wiii be added to "Communications"on the
December 18 agenda.
5.INFORMATION COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TOPICS
Additional topics suggested bytrustees were considered.A presentation on Mentorship and
Succession Planning will be included ontheSeptember,2002 Information Committee ofthe Whole
agenda.
Itwas suggested that external presentationsalsobe included ontheagenda from time to time,e.g.
Ontario Principals'Council.The Director will pursuethe availability ofan OPC presentation on
Principal Shortages forthe February5, 2001 meeting.
6.PUBLIC INPUT
The request from a studentto present concerns on the double cohort issue was approved for
presentationat the January 8, 2002 Information Committee ofthe Whole meeting.
7.UPDATE ON FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR INCREASING THE NUMBER OF SCHOOLS FOR THE
ARTS
Director Bryce noted thata feasibility studyre increasing the number ofschoolsfor thearts will be
presented tothe Committee ofthe Whole onJanuary 15,2002,inresponse tothe Board motion.
8.PRINCIPAL VACANCY
Filling ofan anticipated principal vacancy will be discussed with trustees during the in-camera
meeting on December 18.
9.OlSE/UT INTERVIEWS
The Director reported that he has been asked to sit on an OISE/UT interview team which may
require him to be absent from the January 15 Committee of the Whole meeting.The Chairs'
Committee endorsed his participation on the interview team.
10.FUTURE DATES-to be advised
11.ADJOURNMENT -The meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
J.BENNETT,
Chairperson
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2001 December 18...19
11.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES -cont'd
g.REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE •IN CAMERA December 18,2001
MEMBERS PRESENT
G. Hart. (Chair)
J.Bennett
J.Hunter
D.Anstead
S.Peters
D.Stewart
L.Stevenson
P.Schuyler
A.Cartier
P.Sattler
P.Jaffe
S.Deller
ADMINISTRATION AND OTHERS
B. Bryce
P.Gryseeis
B.Greene
J.Thorpe
M.Sereda
G.Jazey
K.Havelka
P.Mennill
L.Robertson
R.Murray
K.Wiikinson J.Empringham
L.Hutchinson
8.Christie
8.Galati
D.Bradford
D.Wiiiiams
Regrets;T.Roberts
The Committee met in camera from 5:10 to 6:00 p.m.
1.APPROVAL OF AGENDA -The agenda was approved.
2.CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Trustee Jaffe declared a conflictof interest on Item 7 (a)related to Negotiations.
3.Confidential personaland negotiation matterswere discussed.
4. A motion to rise and reportwas movedbyS. Peters and carried.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1.That the motions approved at the in-camera session related toteacher resignations by mutual
consent and negotiations be approved.
2. That,in accordance with the independent Procedure -Promotional Practices:Selection
Procedures and Appointment of Principals and Vice-principals, the following "pool"of candidates
be approved for appointment tothe position,Vice-Principal,Elementary Schools:
Candidates
Wendy Crocker
Patrick Curtin
Marion Holgate
Rose-Anne Kuiper
Daniel Lavery
Dominic LoRosso
Hazel MacLeod
Nora Polychronopoulos
John Richmond
Corinne Santa
Bill Tichenoff
David Wagg
David Westaway
Present Assignment
Summers'Corners
Madeline Hardy
Rick Hanson
Locke's
Mountsfield
Northridge
Northbrae
Kensal Park
Chippewa
G.Th^berge School (QC)
Lambton-Kent D.S.B.
Jack Chambers
Scott Street
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2001 December 18...20
11.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES -cont'd
g.REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE •IN CAMERA,cont'd
3. That, in accordance with the independent Procedure -Promotional Practices:Selection
Procedures and Appointment of Principals and Vice-Principals, the following "pool"of candidates
be approved for appointment tothe position,Vice-Principal,Secondary Schools:
Candidates Present Assionment
iVlanuei Moniz West Elgin Secondary School
David Russell Central Elgin Secondary School
Kirk Taylor East Elgin Secondary School
G.HART,
Chairperson
12.MOTIONS -NOTICE OF WHICH HAS BEEN GIVEN -none
13.ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
The Board's Report and Financial Statements as at 2001 August31 were presented.
DavidGurnham,Deloitte &Touche,advised that the audit has been completed on the Board's balance
sheet as at 2001 August 31, as well as the revenue fund statement ofoperations, the capital fund
statementof operations,thetrust funds statementof continuity and the reserves and reserve funds
statement of continuity for the year then ended.
Itisthe opinion ofthe auditors thatthese financial statements present fairly,in all material respects,the
financial position ofthe Board as at 2001 August 31,the results ofits operations andthe continuity of
its reserves and trust funds for the year then ended in accordance with the accounting principles
disclosed In the financial statements.
14.COMMUNICATIONS
a. ONTARIO PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARDS'ASSOCIATION (OPSBA)
TrusteeAnstead provided a briefupdateonthe itemsdiscussed atthe OPSBA Board of Directors'
meeting held 2001 November 30 and December 01.Trustees were asked to read their Fast
Reports for further details.
Trustee Hart advised that Martha Foster,President of the Ontario Principals'Council,will be
speaking to OPSBA in 2002 February.
Trustees that have not as yet submitted inputregarding the OPSBA Discussion Paper entitled
Exploring Future Directions for Publicly-Funded Education were requested to do so as soon as
possible.
b.LONDON DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION
The Association submitted the name of MaggI Stoop as its alternate representative onthe Board's
Special Education Advisory Committee.The following resolution was adopted on motion ofD.
Stewart and P.Jaffe.
2001 December 18...21
14.COMMUNICATIONS,cont'd
And resolved that Maggi Stoop be appointed the alternate representative for London Down
Syndrome Association,onthe Board's Special Education Advisory Committee for the term
2001-2003.
c.GEORGE PATAKI,GOVERNOR,STATE OF NEW YORK
A letter from Governor George Pataki of the State of Nev/York has been received thanking
Thames Valley students for their letters to the citizens of New York following the events of
September 11.
d.MUNICIPALITY OF DUTTON/DUNWICH
Aletter from Ken Loveland,Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich,was received requesting the Board
consider a change in transportation policy forthe summer school classes offered in St. Thomas.
Acopyofa letter from Ken Loveland,Clerk Treasurer,Municipality of Dutton/Dunwich to the
Ministerof Education regarding summer school and transportation was included.
e.MARLON RHODEN,STUDENT TRUSTEE
A letter from Marlon Rhoden,Student Trustee,advising of his resignation as President of the
English Public Board Council within Ontario StudentTrustees'Association was submitted.
f.MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
A letter from Janet Ecker, Ministerof Education, was received confirming receipt ofthe Board's
letter pertaining tothe Equity in Education Tax Credit andthe accountability of private schoolsto
the public.
15.NOTICE OF MOTIONS -none
16.GOOD NEWS ITEMS
Trustee Hunter noted that a London Free Press article had accurately quoted Trustee Bennett's ietter
regarding transparency.
17.ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 11:10 p.m. on motion ofS.Peters and S.Deller.
CONFIRMED
Chairperson
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2001 December 18...22
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS OF 2001 DECEMBER 18
• That the following transfers to reserves based on the 2000-01 year-end audit be approved:
Reserve Fund Purpose Amount
Classroom Expenditures School Budgets $2544996
Special Education Partnerships for Excellence $1 249453
Pupil Accommodation School Renewal $1,523 279
Proceeds of Disposition Future Capital Projects $ 82 719
• That the OPSBA membership fee budget linebe moved to the corporate area ofthe Budget.
• That the Trustee funding be returned tothe levelofthe Ministry fundingguidelines as perthe document
"School Board Administration and Governance Grant"and be subject to any system-wide reductions.
That each Trustee be allocated $2,000.00 to be used for trustee P.O.expenses.
Thataseparate budget line of $2,000.00 be established for OPSBA (when notcovered by OPSBA)and
other meeting expenses fortrustees who are invited to represent tlie Boardat said meetings.
• That a permanent P.D.committeebe established to facilitate the Useoftrustee P.D.funds.
• That all trustees' P.D. money not committed by April 01 ofeach year, be put into a central fund.
Trustees mayapplytothe P.D.Committee for use ofthese fundsto cover additional P.D.expenses,
up to a maximum of$10,000.
That at the end of each financial year, any budget excess from trustee accounts and OPSBA
membership fees be put into a reserve fund for P.D. use for newlyelected trustees after the next
municipal election.
• Thata separate budget line be established for thestudenttrustee (allotment of $5,000.00).Within that
budget line thestudenttrustee shall be allotted $2,000.00 for P.D.expenses with the remaining funds
being used forexpenses suchas thestudenttrustee election,meetings,travel,etc.,as stated in the
document.
• That a letter be sent to the Minister of Education and copied to other boards ofeducation and the
provincial SEAC,from the Chair of SEAC andthe Chair ofthe Board,expressing our concern with the
ISA comprehensive review process.
Thatthe Board prepareits 2002-2003 budget based upon theactual program needs of all students,to
enable the Board to deliver the education TVDSB students need and deserve.
Thatthe motions approvedatthein-camerasession relatedtoteacher resignations by mutual consent
and negotiations be approved.
• That Maggi Stoopbe appointedthe alternate representative for London Down Syndrome Association,
on the Board's Special Education Advisory Committeeforthe term 2001-2003.
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That, in accordance withthe independent Procedure -Promotional Practices:Seiection Procedures and
Aopointment of Principals and Vice-DrlnciDals.the following "pool" of candidates be approved for
appointment to the position,Vice-Principal,Elementary Schools:
Candidates
Wendy Crocker
Patrick Curtin
Marlon Holgate
Rose-Anne Kuiper
Daniel Lavery
Dominic LoRosso
Hazel MacLeod
Nora Polychronopoulos
John Richmond
Corlnne Santa
Bill Tichenoff
David Wagg
David Westaway
Present Assignment
Summers'Corners
Madeline Hardy
Rick Hanson
Locke's
Mountsfield
Northridge
Northbrae
Kensal Park
Chippewa
G.Theberge School (QC)
Lambton-Kent D.S.B.
Jack Chambers
Scott Street
That, in accordance withthe Independent Procedure - Promotional Practices:Selection Procedures and
Appointment of Principals and Vice-Principals, the following "pool" of candidates be approved for
appointment to the position, Vice-Principal,Secondary Schools:
Candidates
Manuel Moniz
David Russell
Kirk Taylor
Present Assignment
West Elgin Secondary School
Central Elgin Secondary School
East Elgin Secondary School