6/7/2011 - Special Board Meeting_ THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
2011 JUNE 07, 7:00 P.M.
BOARD ROOM, EDUCATION CENTRE
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER - O'CANADA
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
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4. 2011-2012 PRELIMINARY BUDGET INPUT
5. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATION
a. First Nations Matis and Inuit Programs
6. REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
a. Trustee Request for Additional Information Regarding French Immersion
in London
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
a. Naming of Ten TVDSB Elementary Schools Including Three in Ingersoll,
Two in London, Two in St. Thomas and Three in Woodstock
8. THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL EDUCATION REPORT
2011-2012
9. ADJOURNMENT
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THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING, PUBLIC SESSION
2011 JUNE 7
The Board met in regular session on 2011 June 7 in the Board Room at the Education Centre, meeting in
public session at 7:07 p.m. to 10:08 p.m. The following were in attendance:
TRUSTEES
ADMINISTRATION AND
T. Grant (Chair) P. Jaffe
OTHERS
J. Bennett B. McKinnon (7:20)
B. Tucker
K. Wilkinson
R. Campbell B. Murray
K. Dalton
K. Bushell
J. Daniels S. Polhill
L. Elliott
S. Macey
J. Coghlin T. Roberts
B. Greene
K. Meeson
G. Hart (7:05) P. Sattler
M. Sereda
S. Christie
W. Huff R. Tisdale
C. Bourbonnais - MacDonald
K. Aitken
J. Todd
K. Edgar
D. Rajala
S. Hughes
K. Young
M. Moynihan
J. Berkin
V. Nielsen
B. Hester
M.E. Smith
P. Hearse
B. Sonier
1. CALL TO ORDER - O CANADA
Board Chair T. Grant called the meeting
to order at 7:07 p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved on motion of J. Coghlin, seconded by J.Todd.
3. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - none declared.
4. 2011-12 PRELIMINARY BUDGET INPUT
C. McCutcheon, Chair of Wilton Grove Public School Student Council and President of the Thames
Valley Parent Involvement Committee (TVPIC), sought funding support for this year's Director's
Forum. She noted that the Director's Forum is an excellent educational opportunity, a springboard
for connections between families of schools, and a chance for the Board to support parent
engagements at the school level in a hands-on fashion. TVPIC is seeking $20,000 in funding from
the 2011-2012 Budget with TVPIC contributing $15,000 for the required $35,000. 1t was noted that
close to 400 parents, principals and teachers attended last year.
Public Input was also received by written submission requesting a full-time Educational Assistant at
every elementary school. Finance Manager K. Meeson advised that TVDSB has four schools that
currently do not have an Educational Assistant. It was noted that four .5 FTE Educational Assistants
would cost $170,000 per year. In terms of allocating an Educational Assistant at all 137 schools for
full-time learning support only, the cost would be approximately $6.5M annually.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATION
a. First Nations Metis and Inuit Programs
Exec. Supt. L. Elliott introduced the reporton First Nations, Metis and Inuit programs. C. Brunette,
First Nations Education Advisor, and Learning Supervisor L. Pressey provided an overview of
programs that are running this year.
Thames Valley District School Board receives funding through Grants for Student Needs
($663,002), as well as additional funding obtained through a proposal process in targeted areas
from the Ministry of Education, to support FNMI student programs ($122,500).
2011 June 7... 2
5. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATION - confd
a. First Nations Metis and Inuit Programs - confd
Funding was allocated according to defined Ministry themes as follows:
Aboriginal Student Mentorship and Leadership Development
$20,000
FNMI Transition
$15,000
Resource Development to Support Increasing Knowledge
$10,000
Local Professional Development Partnerships
$25,000
Family and Community Engagement Initiatives
$42,500
In 2011-12, the Grants for Student Needs allocation is $750,488. It is expected that the Ministry will
be providing some funding through the proposal process to support FNMI programs in 2011-12,
however, information has not yet been received.
First Nations Metis and Inuit (FNMI) Policy Framework in Action 2010-12
FNMI Policies
• Aboriginal Self -Identification Policy implemented in 2008
• Native Language Instruction Policy - under review
• Religious Faith -Based Accommodation — under review - involved consulting with FNMI
communities
Board Level - FNMI Student Achievement Committee
• New committee established in September 2010
• An umbrella of the Thames Valley Parent Involvement Committee (TVPIC)
• Purpose to engage FNMI parents in matters relating to FNMI student achievement
• The committee has established mandate and membership. To be released in September 2011
• In 2011, the committee advised the board in coordinating the David Southard Family Literacy tour
and created bookmarks to help encourage FNMI parents to read at home with their children.
Board Level - FNMI Student Advisory Committee
• A board -level council for FNMI students
• Available to FNMI students in Grades 10, 11, and 12 every year
• Goal: provide student perspectives and input on various matters relating to FNMI student
achievement
• In 2010-11, FNMI students worked on 2 special projects (e.g. short film project in development,
and student led training on the Medicine Wheel teachings)
Board Level - FNMI Mental Health and Wellness
• FNMI Community Consultation on mental health and wellness completed ,July 2010
• FNMI report completed include academic research and community consultafion findings
• TVDSB Mental Health Strategy developed includes FNMI goal as a key priority
• Mental Health sub -committee assembled to explore culturally relevant intervention models for
FNMI students with mental health and wellness needs
2011 June 7... 3
5. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATION - cont'd
a. First Nations Metis and Inuit Programs - confd
Recognizing izing the Galls
"Aboriginal people are at the bottom of almost every available index of socioeconomic wellbeing,
whether [they] are measuring educational levels, employment opportunities, housing conditions, per
capita incomes or any other conditions that give non -Aboriginal Canadians one of the highest
standards of living in the world." (Royal Commission on Aboriginal People, 1995)
FNMI Attendance Data
Elementary
• For all elementary grades, average full day equivalent absences for FNMI students are much
greater
• The higher the grade, the more absenteeism observed for FNMI & non-FNMI group
• Average absences for FNMI students are more than double from Grade 1 to Grade 8
Secondary
• FNMI students are at least twice as likely to be absent from school for all Secondary school
grades
• Absenteeism can have an impact on achievement scores
Provincial Tests
EQAO Grade 3, 6
• The percentage of FNMI students on or above level 3 for reading, writing and math was lower
than that of the system
OSSLT
• First time eligible FNMI students are less likely to be successful on the OSSLT
• FNMI students are twice as likely to be absent
• FNMI students are about 3 times as likely to be deferred
FNMI Self Identification Data - Plans Moving Forward
• Currently working with R&A to pull board level FNMI Self ID data 2x per year
• Plans to present data to FNAC and FNMI SAC on an annual basis
• Plans to pull FNMI Self 1D data for more performance measurements (e.g. graduation rates,
credit accumulation)
"Must find ways to support schools in pulling FNMI Self ID at a school level
FNMI Self ID Trends
• Significant differences in achievement between FNMI and non-FNMI students are apparent
starting from early years through to grade 10
• Absenteeism is notably higher for FNMI students compared with non-FNMI students
• Moving forward — examine changes over time to assess extent to which we are closing the gap
and raising the bar
Ongoing FNMI Student Programs - Delivered by the Fourth R
• Grade 8 Transition Conferences
Offered in May 2011 — 75 Grade 8 FNMI students attended
• Elementary Mentoring Programs
Offered in 3 schools (Aberdeen, Delaware and Lambeth) in 2010-11
2011 June 7... 4
5. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATION - cont'd
a. First Nations Metis and Inuit Programs - cont'd
Ongoing FNMI Student Programs - Delivered by the Fourth R - cont'd
• Secondary Peer Mentoring Programs
Offered at 3 secondary schools (Saunders, Beal and Thames) in 2010-11
New FNMI Student Programs
FNMI Outdoor Leadership Retreat
• 21 FNMI students attended the 3-day retreat at Tim Horton's camp in May 2011
• The program included Outdoor education and Indigenous knowledge (e.g. medicine walk, fire
teachings, making talking sticks)
FNM1 Summer Men torship Program
• Partnership with Cancer Research Centre and First Nations Studies UWO
• Program in development to be piloted in summer 2012
• Program will include in class and experiential learning components
• Geared toward 16-20 senior secondary FNMI students
• Students will earn an Interdisciplinary Studies (IDC 4U course) credit upon successful completion
and be exposed to academic learning environments
• Course package currently under development by TVDS13 Task Force
New Family & Community Engagement
Indigenous Arts Festival
David Bouchard Family Parent Literacy Tour
Student -Led Projects/Interviews — Engaging First Nations communities
Transition Projects - Funding Allocations to schools
New FNMI Transition Guide
• Currently in development and will be available on FNMI website in Fall 2011
• This resource will outline best practicesistrategies to support FNMI students transitioning into
TVDSB at different points of entry (e.g. home to school, Grade 8-9, federal to provincial,
secondary -post -secondary, secondary -work, and early departure)
• This resource will have 4 main sections geared for stakeholders:
• schools
• teachers/support staff
• parents
• students
New Visiting Elders & Cultural Teachers Program
• Program launched in September 2010
• Included Guidelines toworking effectively with FNMI community partners (e.g. tobacco protocol)
• All schools may apply for subsidies through Program Services
• In 2010-11, TVDSB has supported over 75 school visits
Itwas questioned if data is currently being collected on FNMI students transitioning from secondary
to post -secondary education. Exec. Supt. Elliott advised that the schools are currently collecting that
data, particularly the graduation data, and they are aware that the numbers of graduating students
in Saunders Secondary School and H.B. Beal Secondary School has increased in the last couple of
years.
2011 June 7... 5
5. ADMINISTRATIVE PRESENTATION - cont'd
a. First Nations Metis and Inuit Programs - cont'd
Trustee W. Huff extended his appreciation to C. Brunette and Exec. Supt. Elliott and indicated that
the presentation was a good start in dealing with aborigine[ education issues and looked forward to
receiving more information. He stressed the need for raw data collection and funding for programs
noting the need for aboriginal programs.
6. REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
a. Trustee Request for Additional Information Regarding French Immersion in London
Exec. Supt. K. Dalton brought forward additional information as requested by the Board regarding
French Immersion enrolmentand accommodation in east London (Huron Heights, Lord Roberts, and
Princess Anne Public Schools) and the new boundaries for Jeanne Sauve and "Westdale" French
Immersion Public Schools. She indicated that the following three key factors must be considered:
the amount of surplus space in east London, French Immersion accommodation pressures, and the
limited capital priority monies.
She advised that the board has pressure on its ability to accommodate the growing French Immersion
enrolment throughout the TVDSB. Through the ARC process, the Board has taken advantage of
closed schools in west London (Westdale Public School) and Oxford County (Hillcrest Public School)
to address this issue.
As a result of a public input process and Board approval received 2011 January 25, approximately
150 students from Jeanne Sauve French Immersion Public School (SK-8) will move to the Westdale
site (SK 6) as of September2011. When capital funding becomes available, an addition is proposed
for the Westdale site which will allow this site to accommodate SK-8 students. This will take the
accommodation pressure off Kensal Park French Immersion Public School and will absorb some of
the Centennial Central Public School French Immersion population as the school transitions back to
a single track JK-8 English language school. The conversion of Westdale Public School site to a
French Immersion school will assist with the accommodation of the growing French Immersion
population in west London. (Appendix A).
As a result of a public input process and Board approval received 2011 February 08, students at
Tollgate Central French Immersion Public School (OTG 138) will be relocated to the Hillcrest Public
School site (OTG 242) as of 2011 September. This will decrease the accommodation pressures at
the current site for the French Immersion population in Oxford County.
East London French Immersion Accommodation Plans:
Similar French Immersion enrolment pressures exist in the east London region as illustrated in the
chart below and in the map in Appendix B.
School
2010-11 Enrolment
(student count)
OTG
% Capacity
Huron Heights
404
250
162
Lord Roberts
424
294
144
Princess Anne
520
466
112
2011 June 7... 6
6. REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION - cont'd
a. Trustee Request for Additional Information Regarding French Immersion in London - cont'd
Currently in east London, there are a large number of empty pupil places. The Ministry of Education
has questioned the capital priorities submission for any increase in pupil accommodation to existing
schools due to these large number of empty pupil places. Therefore, the plan of an addition at Huron
Heights French Immersion Public School is not likely to receive Ministry of Education capital funding.
This leaves the TVDSB in a position of trying to find an alternate solution for the French Immersion
students in east London. One option may be to mirror the action taken by Board from the
Westdale/Riverside and the Hillcrest/D.M. Sutherland/Springbank/Northdale ARCs by converting a
school in east London to French Immersion
After a review of the options available in east London, Senior Administration has determined that the
mostfeasible and efficient solution would involve the use of a closed school in east London for French
Immersion. Examination of the OTG, geographic location, and vehicle access resulted in Senior
Administration's recommendation to convert Knoliwood Park Public School to a French Immersion
site.
Director Tucker advised that he has called a meeting with the Long -Term Community Partnership
Committee, as well as had preliminary discussions with City of London administrators to take a look
at other initiatives that could be addressed in schools in addition to French Immersion.
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
a. Naming of Ten TVDSB Elementary Schools Including Three in Ingersoll,
Two in London, Two in St. Thomas and Three in Woodstock
Exec, Supt. Dalton presented the following report on the naming of ten TVDSB elementary schools.
She was joined by Learning Supervisor N. Fader. The purpose of the report was to recommend
names for the new school and two consolidating schools in Ingersoll; two consolidating schools in
St. Thomas; one consolidating school and one French Immersion school in London; two consolidating
schools and one French Immersion school in Woodstock.
In accordance with the Board's Policy and Procedures regarding Naming of Schools, ten Naming
Committees were established to review submissions received from the public and to recommend
names for each of the ten schools.
On 2011 April 12, the Board approved the Committee membership to the Naming Committee for the
ten sites. Submissions of names for each of the ten sites were received from the public by
Supervisor -Corporate Services by the 2011 April 15 deadline. The submissions were organized and
assigned numbers by the administrative staff. Details concerning the historical background and/or
significance of proposed names were provided for the Committee. Committee members were not
provided with information about the source of the submissions.
2011 June 7...7
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - cont'd
a. Naming of Ten TVDSB Elementary Schools Including Three in Ingersoll,
Two in London, Two in St. Thomas and Three in Woodstock - confd
1NGERSOLL AREA
a. North Ingersoll Elementary School
Naming Committee
Barb Sonier, Superintendent of Education
Mary Ellen Smith, Superintendent of Education
Graham Hart, Trustee Oxford
Bill McKinnon, Trustee Oxford
Mike McCauley, Beachville Public School
Joanne Couch, Beachville Public School
Tina Belore, Harris Heights Public School
Brianne Franklin, Harris Heights Public School
Sandra Massen, Princess Elizabeth Public School
Nicole Anderson, Princess Elizabeth Public School
The Naming Committee for the new North Ingersoll Elementary School met on 2011 May 04 to
consider a total of 22 submissions received. As a result of its deliberations, the Committee
recommended that the following two names, in priority order, be considered for selection by the
Board:
• Laurie Hawkins Public School
• Trillium Public School
Significance of Proposed School Names
Laurie Hawkins Public School, proposed as the first priority name for the new north Ingersoll
elementary school, honours the name of Police Constable Laurie Hawkins, who served as the
Ingersoll School Community Service Officer before she lost her life in a tragic accident. Laurie
was dedicated to educating the Ingersoll school children about safety issues and made a lasting
impact on the community. Her death raised awareness around carbon monoxide safety in the
home which led to legislation changes.
Trillium Public School, proposed as the second priority name for the new north Ingersoll
elementary school, reflects in its three petals, the consolidating schools, Princess Elizabeth Public
School, Harris Heights Public School and Beachville Public School. The trillium flower is the floral
emblem of Ontario.
b. Harris Heights Public School
Naming Committee
Barb Sonier, Superintendent of Education
Graham Hart, Trustee Oxford
Bill McKinnon, Trustee Oxford
Hanna Kuenzle, Harris Heights Public School
David Crip Public School, Harris Heights Public School
June Nussey, Westfield Public School
Marcia Fink -Jensen, Westfield Public School
2011 June 7... 8
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - cont'd
a. Naming of Ten TVDSB Elementary Schools Including Three in Ingersoll,
Two in London, Two in St. Thomas and Three in Woodstock - confd
b. Harris Heights Public School - cont'd
The Naming Committee for Harris Heights Public School met on 2011 May 05 to consider a total
of 14 submissions received. As a result of its deliberations, the Committee recommended that
the following two names, in no priority order, be considered for selection by the Board:
• Harris Heights Public School
• Harrisfield Public School
Significance of Proposed School Names
Harris Heights Public School, proposed for the current Harris Heights school site, no priority
given, was the name given to this school when it was built in 1973 to accommodate an
amalgamation of seven small schools. Ernest Bradford Harris was the former owner of the
farmland on which the school was built. The property had been owned by the Harris family for
several generations.
Harrisfield Public School, proposed for the current Harris Heights site, no priority given, includes
parts of the names of the two schools combining, considering the children from both Harris
Heights Public School and the closing Westfield Public School.
c. Princess Anne Public School
Naming Committee
Barb Sonier, Superintendent of Education
Graham Hart, Trustee Oxford
Bill McKinnon, Trustee Oxford
Tamara Landry, Princess Anne Public School
Cynthia Tavenor, Princess Anne Public School
Josie Gordon, Victory Memorial Public School
Carolyn Fitzgerald, Victory Memorial Public School
The Naming Committee for Princess Anne Public School met on 2011 May 17 to consider a total
of 11 submissions received. As a result of its deliberations, the Committee recommended that
the following name be considered for selection by the Board:
• Royal Roads Public School
Significance of Proposed School Name
Royal Roads Public School, proposed for the current Princess Anne site, reflects the location of
the school in that the school grounds border King Street and Princess Park Drive. The name
honours the royal family and respects the name of Princess Anne Public School, the closing
Victory Memorial Public School, as well as Ingersoll's Princess Elizabeth Public School, also
closing this year.
2011 June 7... 9
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - cont'd
a. Naming of Ten TVDSB Elementary Schools Including Three in Ingersoll,
Two in London, Two in St. Thomas and Three in Woodstock - cont'd
LONDON
a. Riverside Public School
Naming Committee
Marion Moynihan, Superintendent of Education
Terry Roberts, Trustee London
Joyce Bennett, Trustee London
Gail Cratt, Riverside Public School
Jenn Sammut, Riverside Public School
Laurie Pratt, Westdale Public School
The Naming Committee for Riverside Public School met on 2011 April 19 to consider a total of
seven submissions received. As a result of its deliberations, the Committee recommended that
the following two names, in priority order, be considered for selection by the Board:
• Riverside Public School
• Riverdale Public School
Significance of Proposed School Names
Riverside Public School, proposed as the first priority name for the current Riverside site, so
named because of the location near the Thames River.
Riverdale Public School, proposed as the second priority name for the current Riverside site,
includes part of the name from each of the consolidating schools, Riverside and Westdale.
b. West London French Immersion Elementary School
Naming Committee
Marion Moynihan, Superintendent of Education
Terry Roberts, Trustee London
Joyce Bennett, Trustee London
Janice Waterson, Jeanne Sauv6 Public School, Primary Division
Jill Blakeney, Jeanne Sauv6 Public School, Primary Division
May Yam, Jeanne Sauv6 Public School, Junior Division
Anne Miller, Jeanne Sauv6 Public School, Junior Division
The Naming Committee for the new West London French Immersion Elementary School site met
on 2011 May 30 to consider a total of 5 submissions received. As a result of its deliberations, the
Committee recommended that the following name be considered for selection by the Board:
• West Oaks French Immersion Public School
Significance of Proposed School Name:
West Oaks French Immersion Public School, proposed for the west London immersion site,
reflects the location of the school on the west side of London within the Oakridge subdivision.
It is also intended to honour the closing Westdale Public School with 'West' included the name,
adding a change, 'Oaks' to indicate the changing program for French Immersion students.
2011 .tune 7... 10
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - cont'd
a. Naming of Ten TVDSB Elementary Schools Including Three in Ingersoll,
Two in London, Two in St. Thomas and Three in Woodstock - cont'd
ST. THOMAS
a. Locke's Public School
Naming Committee
Scott Hughes, Superintendent of Education
Tracy Grant, Trustee Elgin
James Todd, Trustee Elgin
Nancy Watts, Edward Street Public School
Ruth Plinke, Edward Street Public School
Sharlene Scott, Locke's Public School
Tracy McDonald, Locke's Public School
The Naming Committee for Locke's Public School met on 2011 May 09 to consider a total of 2
submissions received. As a result of its deliberations, the Committee recommended that the
following name be considered for selection by the Board:
• Locke's Public School
Significance of Proposed School Name:
Locke's Public School, proposed for the current Locke's school site, reflects the original school
name built on what had been part of the Locke's family farm. The existing school name is of
historic significance to the Locke's community.
b. Edward Street Public School
Naming Committee
Scott Hughes, Superintendent of Education
Tracy Grant, Trustee Elgin
James Todd, Trustee Elgin
Chris Cook, Balaclava Street Public School
Trish Judge, Balaclava Street Public School
Amy Richardson, Scott Street Public School
Beth Coxin, Edward Street Public School
Tracy Ozinga, Edward Street Public School
The Naming Committee for Edward Street Public School met on 2011 May 09 to consider a total
of 14 submissions received. As a result of its deliberations, the Committee recommended that
the following two names, in priority order, be considered for selection by the Board:
• June Rose Callwood Public School
• Edward Street Public School
Significance of Proposed School Names:
June Rose Callwood Public School, proposed as the first priority name for the Edward St. site,
honours the name of a Canadian journalist, author and social activist. Callwood revolutionized
the social justice system in Canada by founding/co-founding over 50 Canadian social action
organizations, including youth and women's hostels. As a journalist and an activist, Callwood
informed the public on issues related to women and children in crisis, racism, HIV/Aids,
censorship, and homophobia.
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` 7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - cont'd
a. Naming of Ten TVDSB Elementary Schools Including Three in Ingersoll,
Two in London, Two in St. Thomas and Three in Woodstock - confd
ST. THOMAS, b. Edward Street Public School - cont'd
She was honoured as a Member of the Order of Canada in 1978, an Officer of the Order of
Canada in 1985, and Companion of the Order of Canada in 2000 and was awarded the Order
of Ontario in 1988. June Rose Callwood was known as "Canada's Conscience." She fervently
believed that if one witnesses injustice, one must intervene. Callwood was a fine example for our
students as an individual who stood up for what she believed in and advocated for kindness and
consideration of others, particularly for children. In a 2006 radio interview, Callwood said Most
people will do anything to help a child and that's the way the human race is meant to be. We're
meant to be a tribe. And when it works, it just makes your heart leap." Callwood died in 2007,
at the age of 82 after a courageous and well spent life.
Edward Street Public School, proposed as the second priority name for the Edward St. site, is the
current school name, so named because of its location on Edward Street.
WOODSTOCK
a. D.M. Sutherland Public School
Naming Committee
Mary Ellen Smith, Superintendent of Education
Graham Hart, Trustee Oxford
Bill McKinnon, Trustee Oxford
Rebecca Schwarz, D.M. Sutherland Public School
Michelle Chapeskie , D.M. Sutherland Public School
Joan van Realte, Hillcrest Public School
Kim Mayberry, Hillcrest Public School
The Naming Committee for D.M. Sutherland Public School met on 2011 May 19 to consider a
total of 11 submissions received. As a result of its deliberations, the Committee recommended
that the following names, in priority order, be considered for selection by the Board:
• Winchester Street Public School
• Valleyfield Public School
Significance of Proposed School Names
Winchester Street Public School, proposed as the first priority name forthe D.M. Sutherland site,
reflects the name of the street on which the school is located. This new name was proposed as
a fresh start for a new school population, to include students from the closing, Hillcrest Public
School and the current D.M. Sutherland Public School.
Valleyfield Public School, proposed as the second priority name for the D.M. Sutherland site,
describes the location of the school at the base of a hill with a large field as playground and green
space. A name that is considered to be neutral with no historyof the previous schools would mark
a new era for the consolidating school communities of Hillcrest and D.M. Sutherland.
2011 June 7... 12
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - cont'd
a. Naming of Ten TVDS13 Elementary Schools Including Three in Ingersoll,
Two in London, Two in St. Thomas and Three in Woodstock- confd
WOODSTOCK - cont'd
b. Springbank Public School
Naming Committee
Mary Ellen Smith, Superintendent of Education
Graham Hart, Trustee Oxford
Bill McKinnon, Trustee Oxford
Lee Anne Arthur, Hillcrest Public School
Kathy Ellis, Hillcrest Public School
Julie Levine, Springbank Public School
Becky Mayes, Springbank Public School
The Naming Committee for Springbank Public School met on 2011 May 25 to consider a total of
2 submissions received. As a result of its deliberations, the Committee recommended that the
following name be considered for selection by the Board:
• Springbank Public School
Significance of Proposed School Name:
Springbank Public School, proposed as the name for the Springbank site, was the original name
given to the school when it was built in 1963. The school was built on land that was once a part
of the famous Springbank Farm, home of the "Springbank Snow Countess", the record -setting,
milk -producing Holstein -Friesen cow, an important symbol in Woodstock, known as the Dairy
Capital of Canada.
c. Tollgate French Immersion Public School
Naming Committee
Mary Ellen Smith, Superintendent of Education
Graham Hart, Trustee Oxford
Bill McKinnon, Trustee Oxford
Vicky Mayberry, Tollgate Central Public School, Primary Division
Leslie Leach, Tollgate Central Public School, Primary Division
Mary Donnelly ,Tollgate Central Public School, Junior Division
Alan Dale, Tollgate Central Public School, Junior Division
Myah Norris, Tollgate Central Public School, intermediate Division
Shelley McKellar, Tollgate Central Public School, Intermediate Division
The Naming Committee for Tollgate Central French Immersion Public School met on 2011
May 03 to consider a total of 22 submissions received. As a result of its deliberations, the
Committee recommended that the following two names, in priority order, be considered for
selection by the Board:
• Roch Carrier French Immersion Public School
• Hillcrest French Immersion Public School
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7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - cont'd
a. Naming of Ten TVDSB Elementary Schools Including Three in Ingersoll,
Two in London, Two in St. Thomas and Three in Woodstock- cont'd
WOODSTOCK - c. Tollgate French Immersion Public School confd
Significance of Proposed School Names
Roch Carrier Public School, proposed as the first priority name for the French Immersion school
at the Hillcrest site, honours Roch Carrier a French Canadian novelist and educator. Carrier is
the author of many works that draw upon a truly Canadian experience. "The Hockey Sweater',
as referenced on the back of the Canadian $5. bill, is a story that embraces the imagination of
Canadian children, both French and English. This story is a particular favourite for the many
anglophone children who take French Immersion classes as it speaks about two Canadian
cultures through the eyes of a child.
Roch Carrier is a French Canadian novelist and teacher. In 1991 he was made an Officer of the
Order of Canada. In 1992 his work entitled Prayers of a Very Wise Child" won the Stephen
Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour. Roch currently serves as the National Librarian of Canada,
where he works to ensure that Canada's literary heritage is available for all Canadians.
Hillcrest French Immersion Public School, proposed as the second priority name for the French
Immersion school at the Hillcrest site, reflects the location of the school, at the crest of a hill, and
honours the closing Hillcrest Public School.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. That the Board name the new public school in Ingersoll Laurie Hawkins Public School.
2. That the Board name the present Harris Heights Public School in Ingersoll either Harris
Heights Public School or Harrisfield Public School.
3. That the Board name the present Princess Anne Public School in Ingersoll Royal Roads
Public School.
4. That the Board maintain the name of Riverside Public School in London.
5. That the Board name the French Immersion School at the present Westdale Public School
site in London West Oaks French Immersion Public School.
6. That the Board maintain the name of Locke's Public School in St. Thomas.
7. That the Board name the present Edward Street Public School in St. Thomas June Rose
Callwood Public School.
S. That the Board name the present D.M. Sutherland Public School in Woodstock Winchester
Street Public School.
9. That the Board Maintain the name of Sprrngbank Public School in Woodstock.
10. That the Board name the French Immersion School in Woodstock, (currently Tollgate
Central French Immersion Public School) Roch Carrier French Immersion Public School.
2011 June 7... 14
7. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES - cont'd
a. Naming of Ten TVDSB Elementary Schools Including Three in Ingersoll,
Two in London, Two in St. Thomas and Three in Woodstock- cont'd
Recommendations - cont'd
An amendment to Recommendation 2 was moved by G. Hart, seconded by B. McKinnon and carried:
That the Board name the present Harris Heights Public School in Ingersoll Harrisfreld Public
School.
Recommendations 1 to 10 (2 as amended) were adopted on motion of P. Jaffe, seconded by J.
Todd.
Trustee Polhill spoke to an email suggesting that the new north Ingersoll school be named "Hawkins
Memorial Public School". Trustee McKinnon indicated that the naming committee chose the name
"Laurie Hawkins Public School" to celebrate and honour her.
8. THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL EDUCATION REPORT 2011-12
Supt. K. Edgar presented the following report to update trustees on revisions to the Special Education
Report (formerly known as the Special Education Plan) and prepare for submission to the Minister of
Education.
She advised that a memorandum entitled "Instructions Regarding School Boards%School Authorities'
Plans for the Provision of Special Education Programs and Services, 2010 (Dated 2010 April 19) outlined
the changes to the Special Education reporting process. Consistentwith Regulation 464/97, school boards
must continue to consult with their respective Special Education Advisory Committees.
In addition, "Each school board must ensure that updated and comprehensive information regarding
special education programs and services is made available to the community at the start of each school
year. School boards are strongly encouraged to post the special education reports in a user-friendly
format on their public websites."
The Special Education Advisory Committee met to review the existing report and to provide input and
suggest changes for the Special Education Report atthe Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
meeting held on 2011 May 17.
At the meeting of SEAC, held on 2011 June 07, the following motion was passed:
SEAC recommends, after having reviewed and provided input into the 2011-2012 Special Education
Report, that the Board approve the report for submission to the Ministry of Education.
The report is to be submitted to the Ministry of Education by 2011 September 01.
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1. That the Board approve the TVDSB Special Education Report 2011-2012.
2. That the Board approve the 2011-2012 Special Education Budget as presented at the 2011 June
07 SEAC meeting noting concerns that the Ministry funding formula does not match the total
Special Education needs within the Board.
Recommendations 1 and 2 were approved on motion of J. Bennett, seconded by T. Roberts.
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B. THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL EDUCATION REPORT 2011-2012 - cont'd
The following motion was moved by Trustee T. Roberts, seconded by R. Tisdale and carried:
That the Board's Special Education Advisory Committee be commended for preparing the
comprehensive report for 2011-12 and for its ongoing dedication to Thames Valley students.
Trustee Bennett acknowledged J. Marlborough, Secretarial Assistant to Superintendent K. Edgar,
for her work and dedication in assisting with the Special Education Report and updating the user-
friendly Special Education section of the Board's website.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:08 p.m. on motion of J. Todd, seconded by J. Bennett.
Confirmed:
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