9/12/2006 - Regular Board Meeting\
THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR BOARD MEETING,PUBLIC SESSION
2006 SEPTEMBER 12,7:00 P.M.
BOARD ROOM,EDUCATION CENTRE
AGENDA-REVISED
V-verbal
M -material
1.CALL TO ORDER V
2.O CANADA V
3.SPECIAL MUSICAL PRESENTATION -Central S.S.V
4.APPROVAL OF AGENDA M
5.OFFICIAL RECORD M
6.RECOGNITIONS
-Peter Martin,Manager,Human Resource Services V
7.CONFLICTS OF INTEREST V
8.CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS V
9.DIRECTOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS V
10.PRESENTATIONS
-Thames Valley District School Council -Provincial School
Council Symposium M
11.MINUTES OF THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING OF 2006 JUNE 27,
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING,2006 JULY 04,SPECIAL BOARD
MEETING,2006 AUGUST 22,SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 29 M
a.Confirmation of Minutes
b.Business Arising from the Minutes
12.REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
-Citizens'Advisory Council on Trustee Honoraria M
13.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
a.Chairs'Committee,2006 September 06 M
b.Committee of the Whole,In Camera,2006 September 12 V
1
14.COMWIUNICATIONS
a.Ontario Public School Boards'Association -Update V
b.Student Trustees'Update V
c.TVDSB School Council Submission re Citizens'Advisory
Committee on Honoraria M
d.Ministry of Education re Trustee Honoraria M
e.Toronto District School Board M
f.Ontario Student Trustees'Association M
15.NOTICE OF MOTION -none
16.MOTION -NOTICE OF WHICH HAS BEEN GIVEN
-Trustee J.Stewart M
17.ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
18.QUESTIONS/COMMENTS BY MEMBERS
19.ADJOURNMENT
THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MEETING,PUBLIC SESSION
2006 SEPTEMBER 12
The Boardmet in regular session on2006 September 12 in ttie Board Room atthe Education Centre,meeting
in public session from 7:20 p.m. to 9:49 p.m.The following were In attendance:
TRUSTEES
D.Anstead
J.Bennett
A.Cartier (7:30)
G.Hart,Chair
ADMINISTRATION AND OTHERS
B.Greene
C.IVIurphy
IVl.Sereda
J.Thorpe
K.Dalton
Absent:J.Henry
J.Hunter
P.Jaffe
J.Kozcik
D.IVIugford
K.North
K.Havelka
S.Hughes
L.Hutchinson
B.Tucker
B.Wagner
K.Wilkinson
S.Peters
T.Roberts
P.Sattier
J.Stewart
L.Stevenson
K.Bushell
S.Christie
S.Dawson
W.Scott
M.Wolfe
1.CALL TO ORDER
Board Chairperson Graham Hart called the meeting to order.
2./3.O CANADA AND MUSICAL PRESENTATION
The appreciationofthe Boardwas extended to the CentralSecondary School's London Chamber
Orchestra and Conductor Steve Wolsley for leading In the singing ofO'Canadaand performing two
musical selections.
4.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was revised to add Item 14.g."Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory
Committee"and a notice of motion from Trustee Stevenson as Item 15.Trustee Stewart's motion -
notice ofwhich was given onJune 27,2006,was deferred totheSeptember26 Board meeting.The
revised agenda was approved on motionofJ. Stewart and D.Mugford.
5.OFFICIAL RECORD
S. Christie,Supervisor -Corporate Services,read the following official record Intothe minutes:
We regret to record the death of Heidi Hessel,an Educational Assistant at Princess Elizabeth
Public School,London,on 2006 August02,Dylan Doxtator,a 17-year-old student at Beal
Secondary School,London,on 2006 August 07, Tabitha Millar,a 17-year-old student at
Clarke Road Secondary School,London, on 2006 August 21,and Lorraine Daw,a custodian
at Byron Northview Public School, London, on 2006,August 31.
6.RECOGNITIONS
Director Bryce introduced Peter Martin,Manager,Human ResourceServices,and acknowledged his
significant contribution as Chairperson of the 2002-06 School Board Co-operative.Mr.Martin's
leadership rolehas been recognized by TVDSB and the School BoardCo-operativeforhis efforts in
guidingpersonal,management and governance issues on a provincial level.
7.CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -No conflicts of interest were declared.
8.CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
ChairHartadvised thatboth municipal andschoolboardelections will be held simultaneouslyin2006
November.He advised thatthe Ontario Public School Boards'Association (OPSBA)website hasan
information package for anyone interested inrunning for the office of School Board Trustee.The 22-
page document is available online at:www.oDsba.ora.
2006 September 12...2
9.DIRECTOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
B.Bryce,Director of Education,referredtothe headline published on2006 September 11 ina local
newspaper alleging that schools are ignoring Islam.M.Deeb, Vice Principal,Montcalm S.S.,
contacted the Director expressingregretoverthe article and emphasizing that it did not accurately
reflect theparentconferencediscussions.Executive SuperintendentJ.Thorpecommented thatwhat
actually transpiredwas a positive gatheringand commended Mr.Deeb forfrequentlyrepresenting
TVDSB in matters similar to the kind of forum held last weekend.Mr.Deeb was commended for his
work,along with manycolleagues,in recognizing and modeling respect forallculturesand religions.
Director Bryce commented thatThames Valley is well known foritscommitmenttoacknowledge all
faiths.
B.Greene,Executive Superintendent,BusinessServices,reported thatthe Board is currently involved
in transportation contract negotiations with the BusOperators'Association.Henotedthe significant
implications to TVDSB students shouldthe parties fail tocometoan agreement by2006September
15. Hestated thatshouldan agreement notbe reached, the bus operators would not provide prime
timecharterservices toschoolboards directly impacting plannedelementaryandsecondaryathletics
and extracurricular events.He noted that the Thames Valley Board and London District Catholic
School Board (LDCSB)haveagoodworking relationship with the Association anditis anticipated that
a resolutioncan be reached bythe end ofthe week.Mr.Bryceindicatedthat schools will be notified
of the outcome of the negotiations in order to plan accordingly.
DirectorBryce reported that the first meeting was held on September 12 with the London District
Catholic School Board,the French Public School Board,the French Catholic School Board and
Thames Valley todevelopa provincially-mandatedTransportation Consortium.Headvisedthatgood
discussion occurred with the fourboards'representatives and that nine major issues were identified
as well as subsets toward completing the template by2006 November 17.He noted that the Board
will be advised when the Transportation Consortium template has been completed.
The Directoradvised that on Monday,2006 September 11, the Cityof London honoured Oscar-
winningWriter, Director and Producer Paul Haggis.Mr.Haggis, a former student at Beat S.S.and
Fanshawe College,met with students and citizens throughoutthe community on September 11.
During a morning news conference at Fanshawe College,the Paul HaggisScholarship Fundwas
established and will be awarded annuallyto a student entering post secondary studies inthe field of
Arts.
S. Hughes,Superintendent ofEducation,reported onthespecializedco-op program-another student
success initiative.Headvised thatthe programispresently running at full capacity with 50students
in addition toa waiting list.Asa followup to London Free Press Education ReporterKate Nubinsk/s
article,Global News sent a camera crewto interview and film the program,speaking with teachers
and students about the unique opportunity being offered to assist students to complete their
secondary school diploma.The program Isto be airedon Global Newson Friday,2006September
26 at 6:00 p.m.
Trustee Roberts congratulated the Director,Administration and TVDSB staffona successful start-up
tothe newschoolyear. Exec.Supt.Thorpeadvisedthatsecondary enrolmentisclose to projections
and slightly below projections in the elementary panel although not all the numbers have been
finalized.In theelementarypanel,primary classsizesare being monitored toensure compliance with
Ministry expectations and may require staffing adjustments to address under/over enrolment.He
noted that a summary report will be presented at a subsequent meeting. Chair Hart also
congratulated the system on the smooth school start.
2006 September 12...3
10.PRESENTATIONS
THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL COUNCIL (TVDSC) - PROVINCIAL SCHOOL COUNCIL
SYMPOSIUM
B. Hopkins,Chair of the Thames Valley District School Council,described the recent Provincial
School Council Symposium held on 2006 April28.Representatives from 42 school boards attended
workshops that focused on how school councils contribute to improving student learning by
supporting a Professional Learning Community.
Ms.Hopkins advised that the input received at the symposium has been compiled into a report and
copies have been sent to the 72 Directors of Education,the Minister of Education,the Parent
Engagement Office,symposium sponsors and participants.She explained that the information
gathered at the 3^^Symposia as well as the twoprevious will be used to writea position paper for
submission to the Minister of Education.The newly-formed Provincial School Council Networking
Committee will work to identify ways to establish purposeful and meaningful communication linksfor
school councils to promote information sharing and leadership strategies,networking and a provincial
presence for school councils In Ontario.
Ms.Hopkins concluded by thanking the Board for Its support in this endeavour over the past three
years.Chair Hart congratulated her for representing TVDSC and for the Council's continued support
in Improving student learning.
11.a.CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
The minutes of the following meetings were approved on motion of T.Roberts and J.Stewart;
Regular Board Meeting,2006 June 27;
Special Board Meeting,2006 July 04;
Special Board Meeting,2006 August 22;
Special Board Meeting,2006 August 29.
b.BUSINESS ARISING FROM MINUTES
In reference to the minutes of the Special Board Meeting of 2006 August 22,item 5.a "2006-07
Preliminary Budget",the following motion was moved by T.Roberts and J.Stewart:
That the preparation of 2007-08 preliminary budget be presented to Trustees in a format
consistent with Ministry of Education guidelines and consider financial limitations in every
aspect of the Budget.
After discussion J.Stewart and D.Anstead moved the following amendment:
That the wording "to show the plus and minus'of the envelopes"replace the wording "in a
format consistent with Ministry of Education guidelines".
During the discussion the following motion was moved by P.Jaffe seconded by L.Stevenson and
carried:
That the matter of preparing the 2007-08 preliminary Budget in a format consistent with
Ministry of Education guidelines be referred to the 2007 Budget Advisory Committee for
consideration.
2006 September 12...4
12.REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
CITIZENS' ADVISORY COUNCIL ON TRUSTEE HONORARIA
Director Bryce introduced a report regarding the establishment ofa Citizens'Advisory Committee on
Honoraria.He advised that in order to fulfill the requirement of Regulation 357/06 Section 3,the
Board must establish the committee consisting ofsix people selected by the Board,threeof whom
are to be parent members of a Thames Valley school council and three ofwhom are to be community
representatives of a Thames Valleyschool council.
At the 2006 August 22 Board meeting,the following motion concerning the creation the was
approved.
Thatthe Thames Valley District School Councilbe asked to submit a recommendation
to the Board of six representatives to sit on the Citizens'Committee on Honoraria to
consider the trustee honoraria.
On 2006 September 11,an email was received from Brenda Hopkins,Chair of the Thames Valley
District School Council,outlining the process that was used to obtain the names ofthe six proposed
Committee members and the six names.
Under the terms of the Regulation and the Board motion of 2006 August 22,the Board may accept
oramendthe listofsixnames tobe included onthe Committee.Any amendmentmust include the
names of a school council member from the specific category (parent member or community
representative)tobe replaced.Under the Regulation,this Committee mustreport its recommendation
for retroactive honoraria and honoraria for the 2006 -2010 term to the Board in time to pass a policy
on Honoraria for Board Members by2006 October 31.
Thelatest memorandum from the Ministry on this topic,dated2006September 08,indicated that
"There hasas yet been no decision on funding"In terms of the extent to which the Ministry will fund
any increase.The Board is required to have a policy on Trustee Honoraria by 2006 October 31.
RECOMMENDATION:
That In accordance with the provisions ofRegulation 357/06 (Honoraria For Board Members),the
Thames Valley District School Board establish a Citizens'Advisory Committee on Honoraria
consisting ofthe following six school council members:Brenda Hopkins,Ariene Morel),Jeff
Scott,Don Draper,Fred Freeman and Ron Watts.
The recommendation was adopted on motion of L.Stevenson and P.Jaffe.
Chair Hart extended thanks to TVDSC Chair Brenda Hopkins for her work during the summer months
to complete this matter.
13.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
a.REPORT OF THE CHAIRS'COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
G. Hart,Chair (-11:40)P.Sattler
J.Hunter (9:43)J.Bennett
2006 September 06
9:39 a.m.-11:55 a.m.
ADMINISTRATION AND OTHERS
B.Bryce
S.Christie
2006 September 12...5
13.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES -cont'd
a.REPORT OF THE CHAIRS'COMMITTEE -cont'd
1.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
A motion to approve the agenda was carried.
2.CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -none
3.REVIEW OF 2006 SEPTEMBER 12 BOARD AGENDA
The agenda for the 2006 September 12,Board and in-camera meetings were discussed and
updated.
4.CORRESPONDENCE
The following correspondence is available in the Trustee Conference Room for trustees'
information:
•Township of Adelaide Metcalfe re Metcalfe Central P.S.;
Community &Protective Services,City of London re School Closure Guidelines;
County of Elgin re resolution from Municipalityof Bayhem;
Municipality of Bayham re Port Burwell PS.
A letter from the Toronto D.S.B.re campaign to amend Excise TaxActfor school boards and
GST rebates will be added to the agenda of the 2006 September 12 Board meeting under
"Communications".After discussion of the issue,the following motion was carried:
That a letter be written to the new Federal Minister of Finance and the local MPs
supporting the GST rebate for Canadian school boards.
5.BOARD MEETING CHANGES AND PUBLIC INPUT -COMMUNICATION
Discussion surrounded the appropriateness of having motions for specific action following
public presentations,or deferring action to the next regular Board meeting to provide trustees
an opportunity to consider the information presented.The issue will be reconsidered bythe
Bylaw Review Committee.It was noted that presentations are to be scheduled the first
regular Board meeting of the month.
6.PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF CHAIRS.REGULAR BOARD AND INFORMATION
COMMITTEE MEETING DATES
The draft schedule of Board and Information Committee of the Whole meeting dates was
discussed.The following motion was moved and carried:
That the attached list of regularly-scheduled Board and Information Committee of the
Whole meeting dates for the period 2006 September 01 to 2007 November 30 be
approved.
Future Chairs'Committee meetings were considered.Itwas agreed that, for the present,the
committee will continue to meet with the possibility of holding one electronic meeting per
month In future.
7.IMPLEMENTING NEW LEVELS OF TRUSTEE HONORARIA
Communication from the Ministry of Education related to implementing new levels of trustee
honoraria was discussed.The correspondence will be included in the 2006 September 12
Board meeting agenda under "Communications".
8.FUTURE MPP DATES {FOLLOWING OCT.06)
The next meeting with local MPPs Is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.on October 06.The following
meetings were scheduled:
•2007 February 09,from 9:00-10:30 a.m.;
•2007 April 20,from 9:00-10:30 a.m.
2006 September 12...6
13.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES -cont'd
a.REPORT OF THE CHAIRS'COMMITTEE -cont'd
8.FUTURE MPP DATES (FOLLOWING OCT.06)- cont'd
It wassuggestedthata meeting alsobe scheduled with the local mps.It wasagreedto hold
the meeting on 2007 January 19, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Chair Hart will confirm this date.
9.OSTA MEMBERSHIP FEES
Arequest from the Ontario Student Trustees'Association requesting financial support was
discussed. Thecorrespondence will be included onthe2006September 12,agenda under
"Communications."The following motion was approved:
That the Ontario Student Trustees' Associations be supported in the amount of
approximately $2254.10.
10.AMENDMENTS TO STUDENT TRUSTEES ON THE BOARD POLICY &PROCEDURE
Proposed amendments tothe Student Advisory Council procedure and the Student Trustees
on the Board policy and procedure were approved for referral to the Policy Working
Committee on 2006 September 26, for consideration.
11.TRUSTEE BOARD ROOM SEATING
Trustee seating at the Board table was considered. No changes were recommended.
12.STUDENT TRUSTEES ON COMMITTEES
It was agreed that Chair Hart will speak withthe Student Trustees to determine their interest
in serving onthe following committees:Trustee Computer Feasibility,Communications &
Public Relations.Safe Schools Review,and Education Week. They will be invited toattend
a meeting ofthe committees to determine theirinterestinthemforthe 2007year.
13.OTHER BUSINESS
a.Request to Present
A request by the ATN (Accommodation,Training and Networking for Persons with
Disabilities)to presentat an upcoming Board meeting was considered. Itwas agreed
thatthe group will be Invited topresentatthe2006 October 10,Board meeting.
b. Draft Capital Plan
Itwas notedthatthe Minister of Education isnotyetina position toprovidefeedback on
the draft Capital Plan.Timing to invite public input wasdiscussed in view ofreceiving the
anticipated School Closure Guidelines.Itwas agreed that input should be received
through the regional Capital Plan Advisory sub-committees.The following motion was
approved:
Thatthe Capital Plan Advisory Committee beaskedto proceed with seeking public input
on the draft Pian through the regional sub committees in the fall of 2006.
c.Future Directions
Director Brycesoughtthe Committee's direction onseveral planningand accommodation
issues.It was agreed that they will be brought to an upcoming Board meeting for
consideration.
2006 September 12...7
13.REPORTS OF COMMITTEES -cont'd
a.REPORT OF THE CHAIRS'COMMITTEE -cont'd
14.DATE AND TIME OF FUTURE MEETINGS
The following Committee meetings were scheduled:
September 20 at 9:30 a.m.
October 4 at 2:00 p.m.
October 18 at 9:30 a.m.
November 8 at 1:00 p.m.
November 22 at 12:30 p.m.
December 13 at 9:30 a.m.
15.ADJOURNMENT
A motion to adjourn the meeting at 11:55 a.m.was carried.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1.That a letter be written to the new Federal Minister of Finance and the local MPs supporting the
GST rebate for Canadian school boards.
2.That the following list of regularly-scheduled Board and Information Committee of the Whole
meeting dates for the period 2006 September 01 to 2007 November 30 be approved.
3.That the Ontario Student Trustees'Association be supported in the amount of approximately
$2254.10.
4.That the Capital Plan Advisory Committee be asked to proceed with seeking public input on the
draft Plan through the regional sub committees in the fall of 2006.
G.HART.
Chairperson
Recommendation 4 was separated out.Recommendations 1, 2 and 3 were adopted on motion of
L.Stevenson and J.Hunter.Trustee Mugford was absent during voting.
Recommendation 4 was moved by J.Hunter,seconded by P.Sattler.During a lengthy discussion,
Trustees commented on whether public input should be sought on the draft Capital Plan pending a
response from the Ministry of Education.Director Bryce advised that the Administration is
considering separate reports in order to help move forward in specific areas (e.g.primary class size.
Special Education budget planning,accommodation and declining enrolment).He noted that Exec.
Supts.Greene and Thorpe,Manager Bushell and Planning Officer Owens are preparing
recommendations for presentation to the Board at the 2006 October 10 Board meeting outlining
positive components of the draft Capital Plan that may move fonward.He noted that some items are
more challenging than others and hopefully comply with future directions from the Ministry.
The Minister has indicated direction related to School Closure Guidelines is to be issued later this
month.Exec.Supt.Greene and Manager Bushell provided information on the current funding
recently announced by the Ministry.
The following amendment to Recommendation 4 was moved by P.Jaffe,seconded byJ.Stewart and
carried:
That the wording "as soon as the Ministry of Education responds to the draft Capital Plan or as
soon as the Board approves a draft Capital Plan."replace the wording "in the fall of 2006".
2006 September 12...8
13.REPORTS OF COMWinTEES -cont'd
a.REPORT OF THE CHAIRS'COMMITTEE -cont'd
Recommendation 4,amended as follows,was adopted on motion of J. Hunter and P. Battler:
Thatthe Capital Plan Advisory Committee be asked toproceed with seeking public input onthe
draft Plan through the regional sub committees as soon as the Ministry of Education responds
tothe draft Capital Plan oras soon as the Board approvesa draft Capital Plan.
The following motion was movedbyP. Sattler,seconded by D.Anstead and carried:
That the Board proceed to prepare a draft CapitalPlan.
b.REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE - IN CAMERA 2006 September 12
MEMBERS PRESENT
P.Sattler (Chair)
D.Anstead
J.Bennett (5:14)
G.Hart
J.Hunter (5:20)
P.Jaffe
J.Kosclk
D.Mugford
S.Peters
T.Roberts
L,Stevenson
J.Stewart
Regrets:A.Cartier
Absent:J. Henry, K. North
ADMINISTRATION AND OTHERS
B.Bryce
B.Greene
C. Murphy
M.Sereda
J.Thorpe
D.Blair
K.Dalton
J.Empringham
K.Havelka
S.Hughes
L.Hutchinson
W.Tucker
B.Wagner
K.Wilkinson
S.Christie
C.Dennett
The Committee met in camera from5:05 p.m. to 6:33 p.m.
1.APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved on motion of T.Roberts.
2.CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
No conflicts of interest were declared.
3.Confidential negotiations and personal matters were discussed.
4.RISE AND REPORT
Amotionto rise and report was moved byJ. Stewart at 6:33 p.m. and carried.
RECOMMENDATION:
Thatthe in-camera motions of 2006 September 12 related to an appointment to permanent
teaching status,and resignations and resignations to retirement under the mutual consent clause
be approved.
P.SATTLER.
Chairperson
The recommendation was adopted on motionof P. Sattler,seconded byJ. Stewart.
2006 September 12.,.9
14.COMMUNICATIONS
a. ONTARIO PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARDS'ASSOCIATION (OPSBA)- UPDATE
Trustee Anstead reported that the 2006 August OPSBA Fast Reports has been distributed.She
advised of a number of topics to be considered at the OPSBA Board of Directors meeting
scheduled for 2006 September 29.
b.STUDENT TRUSTEES'UPDATE
Student Trustee Katie North advised that she and Student Trustee Jeff Koscik are looking
forward to the upcoming Board meetings and thanked the Trustees and Administration for the
warmwelcome extended to them.Chair Hartreported that Student Trustees may nowjoinpart
ofthe Board in-camera meetings as a result ofthe changes tothe EducationActthrough Bill 78.
c.TVDSB SCHOOL COUNCIL SUBMISSION RE CITIZENS'ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON
HONORARIA
An e-mail was received from B. Hopkins,Chairperson,Thames Valley DistrictSchool Council
(TVDSC),requesting that the filling of the three school council parent members and three
community members positions on the Citizen's Advisory Committee on Honoraria be the
responsibility of the TVDSC.
d.MINISTRY OF EDUCATION RE TRUSTEE HONORARIA
A memorandum was received from M.Trevelyan,Director,Labour Relations and Governance
Branch,Ministry of Education,regarding implementing new levels of Trustee honoraria.
e.TORONTO DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
A letter was received from B. Davis,Trustee,Toronto District School Board, advising of a
campaign to lobbythe Federal government to amend the Excise TaxActto rebate 100 percent
of the GST for school boards/districts across Canada.
f.ONTARIO STUDENT TRUSTEES'ASSOCIATION
Aletterwas received from N.Caldwell,Executive Directorof OSTA-AECO,requesting that the
Board pay a OSTA-A^CO membership fee reflective ofits population to support a strong Student
Trustee presence in education.
15.NOTICE OF MOTION
Trustee Stevenson requested that her Noticeof Motion be presented at the Regular Board meeting
of 2006 October 10 rather than at the next meeting on September 26.
16.MOTION -NOTICE OF WHICH HAS BEEN GIVEN
Trustee Stewart requested that his motion be deferred to the Board meeting of 2006 September 26.
17.ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
Trustee Anstead provided copies of the Community Safety and Crime Prevention Advisory
Committee's "1®'Annual Community SafetyWeek"calendar.The Committee has planned specific
week-long community safety events that involved students in 270 London and Area schools in a
poster competition.She thanked the community participants as well as Trustee Bennett for
supporting this initiative.
Trustee Bennett advised that in the spring of 2006, the Ministry gave funding for TVDSC parent
involvement initiatives.The first TVDSC Parent Involvement Committee meeting is to be held at
Parkside Collegiate Institute (St.Thomas)on Monday,2006 September 25.Trustees were
encouraged to attend the event chaired by Ariene Morrell,Co-Chair,Central Region School Council.
2006 September 12...10
17.ADDITIONAL BUSINESS -cont'd
Trustee Peters reminded everyone of Dr.Robert Rosehart's presentation entitled, "Preparing
Tomorrow's Students for Post-Secondary Education", to be held on 2006 September 14 at Glencoe
District High School, Glencoe.Trustees interested inattending were asl<ed to contact the school for
details.
Trustee Stewart asked that DirectorBryce comment on the Toronto DistrictSchool Board's spending
which has exceeded the provincial guidelines.Mr.Bryceexplained that the Ministry isworkingclosely
with school boards that have similar difficulties in passing a balanced budget.
18.QUESTIONS/COMMENTS BY MEMBERS -none
19.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:49 p.m. on motionofS.Peters,seconded by P.Sattler.
CONFIRMED:
y
Chairperson
2006 September 12...11
SUMMARY OF APPROVED RECOMMENDATIONS OF 2006 SEPTEMBER 12
That the matter ofpreparingthe 2007-08 preliminary Budget in a formatconsistent with Ministry of
Education guidelines be referred to the 2007 Budget Advisory Committee for consideration.
That in accordance with the provisions of Regulation 357/06 (Honoraria for Board Members), the
Thames Valley District School Board establish a Citizens' Advisory Committee on Honoraria
consisting of the following six school council members:Brenda Hopkins, Arlene Morell,Jeff Scott,
Don Draper,Fred Freeman and Ron Watts.
That a letter be writtento the new Federal Ministerof Finance and the local MPs supporting the GST
rebate for Canadian school boards.
That the following listof regularly-scheduled Board and Information Committee ofthe Whole meeting
dates for the period 2006 September 01 to 2007 November 30 be approved.
That the Ontario Student Trustees'Association be supported in the amount of approximately
$2254.10.
That the Capital Plan Advisory Committee be asked to proceed with seeking publicinputon the draft
Plan through the regional sub committees as soon as the Ministryof Education responds to the draft
Capital Plan or as soon as the Board approves a draft Capita! Plan.
That the Board proceed to prepare a draft Capital Plan.
That the in-camera motions of2006 September 12 related to an appointment to permanent teaching
status,and resignations and resignations to retirement under the mutual consent clause be approved.
2006 September 12...12
THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Schedule of Regular Board and
Information Committee of the Whole Meeting Dates
2006 September 01 to 2007 November 30
DATE TIME BOARD/COIVIMITTEE
2006 SEPTEMBER 12
26
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
In-camera and Regular Board
In-camera and Regular Board
OCTOBER 10
24
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.,
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
In-camera and Regular Board
In-camera and Regular Board
NOVEMBER 14
28
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
In-camera and Regular Board
In-camera and Regular Board
DECEMBER 5
12
19
7:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
Special Board Meeting
Inaugural Meeting
In-camera and Regular Board
2007 JANUARY 9
23
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
In-camera and Regular Board
In-camera and Regular Board
FEBRUARY 13
27
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
In-camera and Regular Board
In-camera and Regular Board
MARCH 20
27
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
In-camera and Regular Board
In-camera and Regular Board
APRIL 3
10
24
7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
Information Cttee of the Whole
In-camera and Regular Board
In-camera and Regular Board
MAY 8
22
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
In-camera and Regular Board
In-camera and Regular Board
JUNE 5
12
26
7:00 p.m.,
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
Information Ctte of the Whole
In-camera and Regular Board
In-camera and Regular Board
SEPTEMBER 11
25
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
In-camera and Regular Board
In-camera and Regular Board
OCTOBER 9
23
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
In-camera and Regular Board
In-camera and Regular Board
NOVEMBER 13
27
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.and 7:00 p.m.
In-camera and Regular Board
In-camera and Regular Board