6/27/2000 - Regular Board MeetingTHAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING,2000 JUNE 27
The Boardmeets inregular session ontheabovedate inthe BoardRoomatthe EducationCentre,meeting
inCommittee ofthe Whole, in camera at 5:00 p.m. on motionof and .followed by a public
session at 7:00 p.m.
O CANADA -CENTENNIAL CENTRAL P.S.ARVA
ONTARIO FEDERATION OF HOME &SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS
Citizenship Award and the Educator of the Year
PRESENTATION BY APPLE PROGRAM
PRESENTATION BY ONTARIO FEDERATION OF SCHOOL SPORTS ASSOCIATION
RECOGNITIONS
Student Representative
Retiring Supervisory Officer
OFFICIAL RECORD
68-A.CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
69-A.Minutes of the Regular Board meeting,2000 May 23
REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
70-A.Director's Announcements
70-B.Departmental Updates
70-C.Woodstock Area Elementary Accommodation:Central Family
of Schools
70-D. 2000-2001 Revised Budget Approval
70-E.Transportation for County Students to London-Based
Programs
70-F.1999/2000 School Renewal Project
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
71-A.Special Education Advisory Committee,2000 June 06
71-B.Report of the Committee of the Whole,2000 June 13
71-C.Report of the Committee of the Whole,2000 June 27
approve separate
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pages 31 -38
pages 39 -47
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approve pages 52 -82
approve
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pages 86 -110
verbal
MOTIONS •NOTICE OF WHICH HAS BEEN GIVEN
72-A.Motion by Bennett and Smith re:School for the Arts
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
73-A.Ontario Public School Boards'Association -Update
73-B.Student Representative Appointment
COMMUNICATIONS
74-A.Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board
74-B.Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board
74-C.Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
74-D.Jackie Dorssers,Easter Seals Society
NOTICE OF MOTIONS
QUESTIONS BY MEMBERS
GOOD NEWS ITEMS -"Did you know..."
ADJOURNMENT
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THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MEETING,2000 JUNE 27
The Board meets in regular session on the above date in the Board Room at the
Education Centre,meeting in Committee of the Whole, in camera at 5:00 p.m. on
motionofBrockand Schuyier,followedbya public session at 7:00 p.m. The following
are in attendance:
P. Jaffe,Chairperson P.Schuyier P.Smith
(-6:07,+6;20,-10:55,+11:15)G. Hart (+7:00,-10:40)C.Nurse (-10:50)
D.Stewart (+5:13)J.Bennett W.Brock
R.Vaughan J.Hunter (+7:00)J.Townshend (+7:15)
S.Peters A.Sutherland A.Deathe (+7:00,-10:55)
also:
J.Laughlin G.Treble B.Woodley
P.Gryseels L.Peck S.Galati
B.Bryce J.McKenzie J.Attard
B.Greene J;Mclntyre C.Attard
C.Murphy K.Bushell B.Hannah
M.Sereda J.Neville B.Mack
G.Jazey B.Merifield P.Schepens
J.Thorpe D.Duff G.Osinski
P.Mennill K.Wilkinson R.Sims
R.Trahan B.Menzies,A.Hogg
R.Murray J.Kish W.Scott
CENTENNIAL SINGERS,CENTENNIAL CENTRAL P.S.,ARVA
The appreciation of the Board is extended to the Centennial Singers,students of
Centennial Central P.S.,Arva,conductor Rebecca Cairns and accompanist Graham
Adams,forleading inthe singingofO Canada,and bringing musical presentations.
ONTARIO FEDERATION OF HOME &SCHOOL ASSOCIATION AWARDS
Citizenship Award
Congratulations are extended to the following six students who received provincial
honours as winners of the Ontario Federation of Home and School Associations'
Citizenship Awards for their grade level. The award recognizes students for their
outstanding leadership,congeniality and contributions both in their school and the
community.
Student
Heather Thomas (Grade 5)
HollyComfort (Grade 6)
Katie Rayner (Grade 8)
Andrew Williams (Grade 9)
Jenny Tran (Grade 11)
Thu Trinh (OAC)
School
Knollwood P.S.
Knollwood P.S.
M.B.McEachren P.S.
Montcalm S.S.
Montcalm S.S.,
Montcalm S.S.
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Educator of the Year Award
Congratulations are extended to Debbie Farquahar,Principal at Prince Charles P.S.
who is the Ontario Federation of Home and School Associations'winner of the
provincial Educator ofthe Year Award.Debbie is recognized for her professional
excellence,commitment tothe education ofstudents,andherexceptional rapport with
students, parents, staffand the community.
Chairperson Jaffeexpresses thanksand appreciation to the representatives ofthe
Home and School Associations for their outstanding contribution in supporting the
nomination process for students and staff.
APPLE PROGRAM
Congratulations are extendedtothe Apple Programat Brick Street P.S.,an alternative
parent participating program for children inthe elementry grades,as It celebratesits
fifteenth anniversary.Sharron Sanders,Parent at Brick Street P.S.presents
Chairperson Peter Jaffe,and Superintendent of Education Gary Jazey with a
commemorative tee-shirt.
ONTARIO FEDERATION OF SCHOOL SPORTS ASSOCIATION
Allison Petrie and Adam Wagner,students at Oakridge S.S.highlight the opportunities
they experienced as student athletes representing their school at provincial level
competitions,through the WOSSA Association.Tammy Connor,Principal at Clarke
Road S.S.,expresses gratitude tothe Board for Its ongoing partnership with the Ontario
Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA),a provincial federation of
associations encompassing volunteer teachercoaches,students and administrators,
In recognizing thevalueofschool sportsas partofa total curriculum forstudents. On
behalf of OFSSA,Tammy presents Chairperson Jaffe and the Board with a
commemorative plaque.
RECOGNITIONOF STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE - ASHLEY DEATHE
TheBoardexpress theirthanksto Ashley Deathe as the first elected StudentTrustee
forthe Thames ValleyDistrictSchool Board.
Chairperson PeterJaffe recognizes Ashley's role as an excellent ambassadorfor all
students.Shewas keenly aware of herresponsibilities and took them very seriously
and was instrumental in forming a network of students who represented their respective
schools,asa means for students'opinions and concerns tobe presented atthe Board
table.Chairperson Jaffethanks Ashley for serving as a role model for future student
trustees.
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RECOGNITION OF RETIRING MANAGER
Past Chairperson Patricia Smith,extends the appreciation of the Board-to John
Mclntyre,Transition Manager and Manager of Support Services inBusinessServices,
who will be retiring 2000June 30. John began hiscareer ineducation with the former
Oxford County Boardof Education in 1973.Since amalgamation,John's expertise,
knowledge and leadership have been invaluable in his role as Transition Manager
during thethe conversion of fourdifferent payroll andbenefitsystems Into onecommon
system.
RECOGNITION OF RETIRING SUPERVISORY OFFICER
Trustee Sharon Peters and Director of Education John Laughlin extend their
appreciation on behalf of the Board and the Administration to Rene Trahan,
Superintendentof Education,who will be retiring on2000August31.Ren6 has been
an educator forover 30 years and inthe newly-amalgamated Thames Valley District
School Board has demonstrated leadership in providinga system-level direction for
French core and French Immersion.Ren6 is recognized for his willingness to
understand and workwithinthe various community cultures, which set an atmosphere
of respect and coiiegiality and provided a firm foundationon whichto develop long-
range plans.
OFFICIAL RECORD
Weregrettorecordthedeathof Linda Bergen,an 18-year oldstudentatGiendale High
School,Tillsonburg, on 2000 May 17.
66-A. Conflictsof interest are declared as recorded inthe Report ofthe Committee
of the Whole,item 69-C.
CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
67-A.The minutes ofthe Regular Board meeting, 2000 May23,are approved on
motion of Brock and Townshend.
REPORTS FROM THE ADMINISTRATION
68-A.Director's Announcements
None at this time.
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68-B.Departmental Updates
The Administration present departmental updates onthe following-issues:
Business Services
- A comprehensive year-end review for the period 1999 July -2000 July is
provided.Major accomplishments,future departmental goals and
objectives for theSuperintendent are presented,as well as for thefollowing
departmentsections:Finance,Payroll,Facility Services,Support Services,
Distribution Centre,Printing Services,Supply Management and
Transportation Services.
Director's Services
-The Director continues to visit schools and meet with staff and students;
•The Director attended the ys"*Annlversa^Celebration at Empress P.S.;
-During thepast month,the Director attended the foliowlng events:Board's
Retirement Reception,Home and Schooi Annual Genera!Meeting and
Dinner,Ontario Federation Home and School Conference Banquet,
Chapel School Open House,Elementary Teacher Federation of Ontario
Year-end Dinner,Education Centre Gift Fund Retirement Luncheon. At
each event the Director brought greetings andassistedwith presentations;
-The Director hosted Canadian Urban Directors'Conference (May 17-19);
-The Director addressed Secondary English Department Heads and Key
Teachers regarding Literacy and Attainment ofthe Vision;
-Supervisory Officer Internship Program Committee being developed;
- The Directorand Chair attended the London Free Press EditorialBoard
meeting on2000 May 29anddiscussed Bill 74 implications;
- The Director attended several CODE Executive and CODE meetings;
-Meetings continue with Chief A!Gramollini,John LIston -Family and
Childrens'Services,Pat Dunne -Director ofthe London Catholic Board,
andthe Director to discuss common community Issues;
-OPSBA enlisted Executive Secretary sen/ices at Annual General Meeting;
- Second Report tothe Community distributed throughout the District;
-LiNKS -last Issueforthisschoolyear distributed;
-Final revisions to Transportation brochures tobe distribution toschools;
-Booklet,"Here We Go Off to School",tobe distributed to schools;
-Communications &Public Relations Committee reviewedpast year'swork;
- System Retirement Recognition Reception was held 2000 June 05;
-Lawson Literary Award recipients honoured byTrusteesonJune 13;
- Chaired Award Selection Committee;
-System-levei development effort - updates provided;
- Summer Institutes Leadershipcourses scheduled;
-New Teacher Mentoring Program developed to begin 2000 August 29/30;
-New Teacher Orientation Day scheduledfor 2000 August 25;
- Gregg Bereznick assuming position,Supen/isor,Attainment ofthe Vision.
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Human Resource Services
- Draft School Council Handbool^reviewed;
- DraftAction Plan for School Council,Attainment of the Vision prepared;
-Harassment •draft policy and procedure developed;
-Supervision of Employees policy received Board approval 2000 May 23;
-Inservice provided on procedures for Supervision of Teaching Staff;
-Revisions to Promotional Practices Procedures -PrincipalsAfice Principals;
-Re-enrolment of benefits for CUPE affiliates completed;
-Occasional Teachers (OT)-letters sent to determine status;
- OT additions through posting on the ApplyTo Teach Networit (ATTN);
-Teacher Staffing Recruitment proceeding in both panels;
-Request for Proposal for Employee Assistance Pian issued 2000 June 01;
- CUPE 4222 provide a listof members for the Return to Work committee;
-Tender proposal issued for providing asbestos material inventories;
-Common secretarial staffing model for schools to be implemented;
-Educational Assistant vacancies delayed •for accurate funding information.
Operations Services
- Reviews underway withall Principals re:year-end reports;
- Enrolment and staffing process in motionat secondary schools;
-School Accommodation update is provided;
-School Additions at three sites are on schedule;
- Implementation of the Student Administration System is progressing;
- NewAdministrators workshop held 2000 June 09;
Possible boundary changes with Delaware Community being planned;
-Research and Assessment assisted inEQAO grade 3 and 6 assessment;
-Comprehensive Safe Schools and Violence Prevention initiatives update.
Program Services
- Anumber ofstaffing changes from2000 June -September are announced;
- Social Studies units are being edited and printed during the summer;
-Summer Institutes - on-line registration process great success;
- MathematicsOrganizationalFramework -Phase 2 has been completed;
• Various department projects are planned forthe summer months.
The reports are received on motion of Smith and Sutherland.
68-0.Woodstock Area Elementary Accommodation:Central Family of Schools
The Administration presents the following report regarding the proposed
closure of Broadway Public School.
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The Board,at its meeting on 2000 March 28,approved in principle,the
following recommendations:
a) That Broadway Public School be closed effective 2001 June with
final approvalcomingto the June Boardmeeting;
b)Tfiat Victoria Public School continue as a JK-5 school while
alternate academic uses (le.French Immersion]be investigated
and the resultsare reportedtothe MayBoardmeeting;
c) That Northdale Public School become a JK-8 school effective 2001
September, and that the Administration report to the May Board
meetingwithrespect to scope,costs,implementation schedule and
funding;
d) That Central Public School become a JK-8 elementary school
effective 2001 September and that the attendance boundarybe
changed to include the Victoria and Broadway Public School
attendance areas; and that the Administration reportto the May
Boardmeetingwithrespect to the scope ofrenovations, projected
costs, implementation schedule and funding.
Incompliancewiththese recommendations, on2000May09,Administration
presented a reportdetailingthe scope and costof necessary renovationsand
the impact of restructuring on school attendance areas.Following is a
summary of the information provided:
Renovations to Central and Northdale Schools
The cost of the addition and renovation to Northdale and Centrail schools was
estimated at$3430 650.Administration proposed thatpayment befinanced
from the Student Accommodation Reserve Fund and the Pupil
Accommodation Reserve Fund.The Board recommended That the
administration commence to renovate Central and Northdale Public Schools
consistent with the scope, costs,implementation schedule and funding
contained inthe report".
Alternate Uses of Victoria Public School
AsProgramServices had notyet finalized planswithrespect tothe provision
ofFrench Immersion,recommendation(b)above, alternate uses of Victoria
PublicSchool,was not discussed.The ExecutiveSuperintendent ofProgram
Sen/ices will bring a final recommendation tothe Boardby2001January.
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New School Attendance Areas
The Principals of Central, Broadway, Northdaie, Victoria and Beachville
Public Schools met with their School Councils during March and April to
discuss boundary changes and to seek the Councils' Input.Proposals were
subsequently presented to the community via the schools'May newsletters
and a system communique distributed on 2000 May 25. Effective 2001
September,school attendance areas for the city of Woodstock will be
revised.Attendance areas for Woodstock secondary schools have not been
changed.
Transportation for Broadway Public School Students
The school Principal, District Transportation representative and the
Superintendent of Education for Broadway Public School reviewed the
school's attendance area and determined that the best placement for these
..students is Central Public School.Although all of the students reside within
the prescribed walking distance,for reasons of safety and to ensure a
smooth transition to a new school setting,it Is recommended that
transportation be provided commencing 2001 September and be reviewed
after a period of three years.This provision is consistent with that approved
for Chapel Public School students upon its closure.
Communications
Trustees requested that Administration ensure effective communication
among Administration, the school and the community.Since the May Board
meeting the following strategies have been implemented:
- Publication of special community newsletters
-Presentations at Community InformationMeeting's (Northdaie 2000
June 08 and Central 2000 June 22)
- Formation of LocalSchool Design Committees
Recommendation:
That Broadway Public School be closed effective 2001 June 30.
The report is received and the recommendation is adopted on motionof Brockand
Smith.
68-D.2000-2001 Revised Budget Approval
The revised 2000-2001 budget is presented forapproval and submission to
the Ministryof Education by 2000 June 30.
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The Board at its meeting 2000 May 23,approved a balanced budget of $531
824 366. This represented an increase of $19 223 558 over the 1999-2000
approvedbudget.Further funding enhancements were announced inthe
Ontario budgetand on 2000 May 10. The Ministry of Education has now
announcedthedetailsoffurtherenhancementsforfunding ofelementary and
secondary education.These enhancements are to be factored into the
approved budget for the budget year 2000 September 1-2001 August 31.
The funding enhancements Increased the budget by$14 091 840 resulting
ina newbudgetof$545 916 206.This representsa total Increaseof$33
315 398 or6.5%overthe 1999-2000approvedbudget.
Additional funding for student transportation,with a focus on rural and
northern boards, was included as part of the funding enhancements
announcement.No information Is available at this time as to how TVDSB
may benefit from this funding.Assoonas details are forthcoming from the
Ministry,the administration will report the amount of-any additional allocation
to the Board.
The additional funding of$14 091 840 isrecommended tobe put into various
reservefunds until such timeas the following isavailable:
- Aplanto reduce average class sizes forJK -3 to 24 students.
- A plan forsupportsto Improving early literacy ofstudents, JK- 3.
- A plan to reduce average class size at the secondary level to 21
students.
-Analysis ofspecialeducation funding and discussions with SEAC.
-Board planon how to usethe enhanced funding onspecial education
and any amendment tothe annual special education plan subject to
approval of ISA 2 and ISA 3 claims bythe Ministry of Education.The
approved budget includes 698 ISA 2 claims and 520 ISA 3 claims
totalling $22 416 000.Actual claims approved by the Ministry of
Education may vary from the approved budget and may have a
significant financial impact.
-Facility Services in conjunction with Program Servicesstaffwill prepare
a list of proposed projects that fit the new improved access for special
education pupils funding of$953836.Facility Services will develop this
based on the facility audits which have reviewed all of our sites with
respect to accessibility.
The Ministry funding formula and regulations allow boards to place money
into thespecialreserve funds based onthe funding envelopes which allow
school boards the flexibility todecide on howbest to allocate these reserve '
funds within the 2000-2001 budget.The Board must approve these plans
and all transfers from these reservefundstospecificbudget allocations for
the 2000-2001 budget year.
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The Sources of Increased Funding are as follows:
Foundation Allocation
-Elementary $ 2 716 617
-Secondary 3 776 200
Special Education Allocation 2 854 976
Learning OpportunityAllocation 2 647 760
Teacher Compensation Allocation 1 207 563
School Operations Allocation (59 930)
School Renewal Allocation (5 182)
Improved Access for Special Education Pupils 953 836
$14 091 840
The revisions to the 2000-2001 budget must be submitted to the Ministry
of Education by 2000 June 30.
Recommendations:
1.That the 2000-2001 budget be increased by $14 091 840 and the
balanced budget of revenues and expenditures be approved at
$545 916 206.
2. That $9 890 978 be placed intoa reserve for classroom expenditures.
3. That $953 836 be placed ina new resen/e fund forimproved access
for special education pupils as per Ontario Regulation 298/00.
4. That $2 854 976 be transferred to a reserve fund for special education.
5. That the balance ofthe budget increase of$392 050 representing non-
classroom expenditures be placed into a reserve forworkingfunds.
The report is received and the recommendations are adopted on motion of Sutherland
and Stewart.
68-E.Transportation for County Students to London-Based Programs
Prior to amalgamation,a large number of former Middlesex Board students
attended some London-based programs as lee paying"students with
transportation being supplied bythe MiddlesexBoard.Since amalgamation
an increased number of students from all parts of the Valley are requesting
access to these programs and pick up/ drop off transportation is provided at
their residence.
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For the school year 1999 -2000 approximately $600 000 was required to
transport county students to Ross,Thames andSealS.S.with anticipated
transportation costs of $850 000 for the 2000-2001 school year.The
additional costisduetoan increase In students,costly "resident"pick up/
drop offtransportation and nodefined attendance boundaries forRoss and
Thames S.S.
Transportation Services was requested to develop a transportation costing
analysis for county students registered for the three defined Service
Technology schools utilizing "line routes".Transportation Seivices has
developed "line runs"that allow access for county studentsto London-based
programs at Ross,Thames,Beal S.S.andthe additional requested program
at Fanshawe College.
Numerous communities will be serviced by school bus.Community and
area students will be required tomeetat a community stop In the serviced
' community for transportation to London, then transfer to a "school
designated"school bus.Due tothe complexity ofthis system only eligible
students would be provided transportation.
Implementation of"line runs"should limit future costIncreases as compared
tothe present system which hasthe potential for runaway transportation
costs.Howevert,this will resultinan increased cost of$250 000 overthe
2000-2001 approved budget and in terms ofthe Ministry variance report will
result in the transportation envelope being $1 528 517 above the funding
approved bythe Province. Thisshortfallmust be funded from non-classroom
expendituresas the Boardcannot budgetfora deficit.Forthe 2001-2002
budget,the Implementation of line routesmay eliminate $250000.
Itistoolateto inform parents for Implementation ofthe "line runs"in2000
August;they will begin 2001 August.
Recommendation:
That the concept of "line runs"with community stops be extended toprovide
transportation for all county students to London based programs for
implementation in2001 August,andthatstudents who are retuming for these
programsinschoolyear 2001be notified prior to2000October 1,and new
students be notifiedat registration time.
Amotion byPetersand Vaughan to refer the report tothe Committee ofWhole,2000
September for consideration,is defeated.
The report is received and the recommendation is adopted on motion of Brock and
Smith.
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68-F.1999-2000 School Renewal Project
The 1999-2000 School Renewal Program was approved by the Board on
1999 November 23. The School Renewal Program is made upof 18 sections
which covers major building component replacements as well as Program
Enhancement,Health and Safety,and Barrier Free Allowances.Projects for
each section were determined from the FacilityAudit rankings for each
building component or as directed by Operations and Program.The report
details individualprojects that will be assigned to each section.It should be
noted that not all section budgets have been totally expended due to an
escalation In pricing that Facility Services have experienced recently.
Additional projects willbe added once tenders have been opened,if budgets
permit.
All 1999-2000 School Renewal Projects are to be completed by 2000
September.Adetailed report ofallprojects completed withactual costs will
.be presented to the Board in the fall.
1999/2000 School Renewal Program -Summary
#Section Budget Project
Estimates
Cost to Date
2000 May 19
1 Fire &Life Safety Upgrades 500 000.00 483 360.46 324 642.80
2 Program Enhancements 500 000.00 506 300.00 85 547.08
3 Health &Safety Allowance 100 000.00 31 300.00 29 575.97
4 Barrier Free Access 300 000.00 308 000.00 192 876.67
5 Septic Systems &Municipal
Services
600 000.00 533 405.62 203 615.95
6 Roof Restoration &
Replacement
2 500 000.00 2 343 220.57 188 309.74
7 Boiler &Heating System
Replacement
350 000.00 347 265.34 19 961.34
8 Heating, Ventilation&Air
Conditioning Systems
500 000.00 391 286.38 4 896.79
9 Electrical Services &
Equipment Replacement
250 000.00 198 659.50 3 079.47
10 Rre Alarm Replacement 200 000.00 186 189.10 0
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11 Intercom/Security
Replacement
150 000.00 129 602.40 0
12 Window Replacement 400 000.00 411 707.77 22 081.17
13 Grounds &Asphalt 350 000.00 347 600.00 19 755.83
14 Masonry/Concrete
Restoration
200 000.00 194 730.84 1 044.38
15 Energy Management
Allowance
100 000.00 83 844.00 0
16 Portable Classroom
Replacement
400 000.00
17 Portable Repairs/Minor
Accommodation Alterations
500 000.00^203 200.00 205 239.13
18 Contingency Allowance 50 000.00
Total $7 950 000.00 $6 699 671 98 $1 300 626.32
The report is received on motion of Brock and Peters.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
69*A.Special Education Advisory Committee
Members
L.Stevenson,Chairperson
J.Bennett
E.Hager
L.VInce
M.Tucl<er
N.Gooding
P.Giiiis
L.Shainiine (-2:35)
A.Morse (-2:45)
J. Worthlngton
P.Galiin
0.Hawthorne
W.Gowers
E. Maybury
2000 June 06
12:00 noon-3:05 p.m.
Administration emd Others
P.Asl<ey
B.Merifieid
C.Laine
P.Paterson
K.Gregory
W.Scott
Regrets:R.Telchrob, J.Townshend,G. McGahey. B.Hunwitz,C. Nurse
Reports:
1.No conflicts of interest were declared.
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2. The agenda was confirmed.
3. The reportofthe 2000 May02 meeting was reviewed.
4. Pat Paterson and Karen Gregory,Learning Coordinators, Program Services,
presented a summaryofthe requirementsunder Intensive Support Allocation
(ISA)Levels1 and2. Case studiesofanonymousstudents that metthe seven
prerequisite eiigibiiity criteria were also presented.
A question and answer period was held.
The Administrationclarifiedthe procedures which are followedthat addressed
the issue of cost effectiveness when purchasing ISAequipment as well as
access to equipment when the student is at home.
5. Ed Hager, Parent to Parent for DownSyndrome, provided a comprehensive
overviewof the Association and its commitment to promoting communication
between parents and professionals interested in concerns relating to Down
syndrome.Copies of resource materials were distributed.
6.An oveniTiew of the Ontario Association for Families of Children with
Communication Disorders,was deferred to the meeting of 2000 September 12.
7.The Committee considered its goals for 2000/2001 under the headings of
accessibility,accountability,community forum,team building and effective
meetings.Alison Morse,Easter Seal Society and Linda Stevenson,SEAC
Chairperson,are to prepare a summary ofthe suggestions for presentation at
the meeting of 2000 September 12.
A discussion was held pertaining tothe nomination process for selecting SEAC
representatives when the new board is organized. Peter Askey, Executive
Superintendent of Program Services,advised that any input/suggestions
pertaining to the selection of membership may be submitted for consideration
to the Chairs'Committee during 2000 September/October.
8.Peter Askey introduced the draft recommended changes to the SEAC Term of
Office- Election of Committee Chair.Itis proposed that;Item 2 regarding the
election of the SEAC Chair and Vice Chair, be changed to read,"...at the
committee's January meeting".Item 5 regarding the duties of the chair, be
changed to read,"...as outlinedinthe Board's Bylaws". Amotionto amend the
SEAC Term of Office was supported.
It was also supported that Linda Stevenson continue as Chairperson of SEAC
untilthe election is held in 2001 January.
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9. Peter Askey,Executive Superintendent of Program Sen/ices,provided an
update pertaining tothe status of additional specialeducation staffing.
10.PeterAskeyreportedthatthe changes tothe Ministry's ISA criteria mayimpact
on the delivery of programs and services across the district. Exact details will
not be known untillate 2000 June or early July.
11.Itwas announced thatGweneth Miniker and PaulCook,LearningCoordinators,
have been promotedtothe positionofElementaryVice Principal and, therefore,
will be leaving Program Services.It was reported that Carol Clark and Annie
Tims have been appointed as their replacements.
The Committee extended theircongratulations and appreciation to Gweneth
l^inakerandPaulCookfortheir dedication andsupporttothe needs ofspecial
education students.
.12. Patricia Gallin,Autism Society of Ontario, providedan oven/iew.of the topics
considered at the SEAC Conimunications Committee meeting held on 2000
June 06. Itwas suggested that Memberssubmit any suggestions/comments
regarding the plans forthe 2000 - 2001 school year to Patricia Gallin.Copies
of the report of the SEAC Communications Committee were distributed.
The report was received.
13.Itwas reportedthatthe Boardinpartnershipwith Community Living London will
be conducting the Developmental SummerProgramforthisyear. Itwas noted
-that registrationwas heldatthe EducationCentre on2000 May31 and thatthe
format will be the same as last year's program.
14. Bob Merifield,Program LearningSupervisor,presented an update from the
RegionalSpecialEducationCouncil.CopiesofthePolicyand ProgramBranch:
Special Education Update were distributed.It was noted that draft standards
havebeendevelopedfor Individual Education PlansandSchoolBoardSpecial
Education Plans. Itis expected that the Board will receive copies of these
documents by 2000 September.
15. Peter Askey provided information pertaining to Respite Transportation and
advisedthatthe Boardis waiting to receive a formal response from Margaret
Marland,Minister Responsible forChildrenregardingthis matter. Headvised
that the Transportation Department is continuing to investigate possible
scenarios forassisting inthe fundingof Respite Transportation.
16.Linda Stevenson,Chairperson,advisedthat information isexpected regarding
a Ministry of Education SEAC training session to be held 2000
October/November.Itis anticipated that four SEAC members willbe invitedto
participate in the session.
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17. Agenda itemsfor subsequent meetings were suggested.
18.The next meeting is to be held on 2000 September 12.
The report is received on motionof Bennett and Hunter.
69-B.Report of the Committee of the Whole
L.STEVENSON,
Chairperson
2000 June 13
7:00 p.m.-11:35 p.m.
Members Administration and Others
P. Jaffe,Chairperson J.Laughlin J.McKenzle
S.Peters P. Askey J.Neville
P.Schuyler P.Gryseels D.Peckham
G.Hart B. Bryce J.Mclntyre
J.Bennett B.Greene B.Woodley
R.Vaughan (-5:40)C. Murphy G.Owens
J.Hunter M.Sereda G.Osinski
A.Sutherland G.Jazey R.Sims
P.Smith J.Thorpe P.Wearne
C.Nurse P.Mennill C.McKenzle
W.Brock R.Trahan S.GalatI
J.Townshend J.Empringham S.Christie
A.Deathe (+7:00 -9:53 +10:40)R.Murray A. Hogg
G.Treble W.Scott
Regrets:D.Stewart L.Peck
Reports:
Buster the Bus
A demonstration was presented of "Buster the Bus", a miniature school bus
used in the Bus Safety Program for Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3 children.
Mike Murphy, Chairman of the Bus Operators'Association,extended his
appreciation to the Board for the ongoing partnership that makes it possible to
continue the Bus Safety program across the province.
Lawson Literary Awards
The following seventeen TransitionYear students,winners ofthe 2000 Lawson
LiteraryAwards,are introduced by Rena Princis and Sue Soldan,coordinators
and organizers of the Lawson Literary Award.
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6.
Mrs.Lawson,Colonel Tom Lawson,PeterJaffe,Chairperson andJohn
Laughlin,Director,present the Awards. ColonelTomLawson extends
congratuiations tothe winners,andthe Director expresses appreciation to
the Lawson famiiy in sponsoring the Lawson Literary Award,which
encourages youngpeopletodeveloptheirresearch and writing skills.
Student
Chandheeb Rajal^umar
Cheryi l^ain
Alexander Pokluda
Sean Brown
David VIemmix
Taylor Kernohan
Pencilia Lang
Liam Kerr
Diana Murawski
KoriMcCoskey
Michael Wagner
Lisa Nagy
Nicole McMahon
Jessica Washburn
Katelyn Waters
Andrew Perkins
Amy Marie Jones
School
Jeanne Sauve P.S.
C.C.Carrothers P.S.
St.Georges P.S.
Princess Anne Fr.Im.
Thamesford P.S.
ArthurStringer P.S.
Masonville P.S.
Oxbow P.S.
Bishop Townshend P.S.
'Bishop TownshendP.S.
P^rkhlll-West Wiiiiams
John Dearness P.S.
Byron Northview P.S.
Wortiey Road P.S.
Caradoc North P.S.
White Oaks P.S.
WoodstockCollegiate
Family of Schools
Banting S.S.
Beal S.S.
Central S.S.
Clarke Road S.S.
Ingersoll Collegiate
Laurier S.S.
Lucas S.S.
Medway S.S.
Montcalm S.S.
Montcalm S.S.
North Middlesex District
Oakridge S.S.
Saunders S.S.
South S.S.
Strathroy S.S.
Westminster S.S.
Woodstock Collegiate
Chairperson Jaffe declared a conflict ofinterest with respect to negotiations and
absented himselfduring discussion of same.
TheCommittee metIn camerafrom 5:00 p.m.to 6:15 p.m.and from 10:05 p.m.
to 10:40 p.m.and discussed confidential issues.
The Committee met in public session from 7:00 p.m.to 9:53 p.m.and from
10:40 p.m.to 11:35 p.m.A motion tositpast 11:00 p.m.until 11:30 p.m.was
adopted bya two-thirds vote.A further motion to sit past 11:30 p.m.until
11:45 p.m.was adopted by a two-thirdsvote.
itwas reported thattheBus Operator agreementsfrom the former boardshave
nowexpired. The expiry dates were as follows:
Oxfordand Eigin 1998 June
London 1999August
Middlesex 1999 December
The contracts havebeen continued basedonthe terms in place atthedateof
expiry,resultingininequitablecompensation.
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During the past year the Administration has been working with the Bus
Operators' Associationto develop a new harmonized agreement.The former
Middlesex,Eigin and Oxford agreements form the rural section of the
agreement. The rural section rates for regular daily transportation are
harmonized to be identicalto the 1999 May cost under the former agreements.
The regular daily transportation rates forthe CityofLondon remain the same as
the expired contract.
• The Bus Operators'Association requested the inclusion of a fiiel escalation
clause.The fuel escalation provision developed by the Administrationwould
provide some protection to the operators while being fair to the Board. The
recent provincial budget included an increase of $23 million for school
transportation with the focus on rural and Northern Ontario.While no details
have been released on how these funds will be allocated to boards,we are
reasonably confident that the increase will cover the increased cost of the fuel
escalator.
The fieldtrip rates have not changed for6 - 8 years.The operators requested
some adjustment to these rates to reflect increased costs.The cost increase
ranges from $3 to $5 per trip.Reld trip rates are not subject to the fuel
escalation clause.Schools arrange for field trips and fund the cost for the
school budget allocation.
(see recommendation 1)
7. A Request for Proposal (RFP) was advertised by mailing, Internet and the
Electronic Tender Network, to provide a Facility Information Management
System (FiMS)using web-based software that is consistent with the needs of
the Board, and to build and maintain a database of all holdings in the Board.
This software solution will allow all users various levels of access to the date
base to assist in appropriate administrative decisions.
A detailed Needs Assessment was completed by various end users and
representation from Board Departments to determine the requirements and
specifications forthis Request for Proposal.Responses were received fromsix
suppliers. The selection committee included a Superintendent,Principal,five
representatives from Facilities Services,two from Information Technology
Sen/ices,and one fromboth Finance and Supply Management.The committee
assessed each response against the criteria identified in the Request for
Proposal.One submission was deemed to be non-compliant. The submissions
were thoroughly evaluated by the committee, with the unanimous
recommendation that the award be granted to the lowest total life cycle cost
bidder.
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During this process it was Identified by two otiier worldng committees,tliat a
Room Booking module and a Conference Scheduling module be included inthis
RFP. The Room BookingCommittee also reviewed the proposals and agreed
that this vendor met their needs.No bids were received meeting the
specification for the Conference Scheduling module.
Rnal costs forthe initiative will depend upon customization and integrationwith
existingsoftware systems,but should not exceed $151 859. over three years,
including all taxes.Costs will be funded from within existing budgets.It Is
expected to proceed with the project immediately, for completion 2000
December 31.
(see recommendation 2)
8. After receiving Board approval on 2000 March 28,negotiations began with
Autoskills International Inc.as a single source supplier,to provide a system
master licence and corresponding software for schools to enhance classroom
literacy programs through the integrated use of computer technology.With
active teacher participation,istudents will progress through a series of skill
building tasks.
The Academy ofReading software program will formpart ofthe Board's overall
strategy toImprove student reading and writingskills,particulariy in grades 7-10.
The total value of this contract is $213 986.25.Funding willbe from Program
Services budget lines. A survey of all schools was taken and requests were
received from 132 schools for this software. This agreement will allow the
Board to add any additional schools over the next 3 years at the same price,
(see recommendation 3)
9.Correspondence fromthe CouncilofOntario DirectorsofEducation (CODE)to
the Deputy Ministerof Education, and from the Chairperson ofthe Board and
the Director of Education to the Minister of Education regarding Bill 74,was
received.
The Director reported that CODE has identifieda number of issues that would
be especially problematicwiththe Introductionof Bill 74 which bnngs proposed
amendments tothe EducationAct,and has requested the Ministry ofEducation
toseriously reconsider the impactofthis legislationon staffand students within
the province of Ontario.
The letter from Peter Jaffe,Chairperson of the Board and John Laughlin,
Director,was submitted to Janet Ecker,Minister of Education,and expresses
concern regarding Bill 74 related to the mandating of co-instructional activities.
If passed this section ofthe Bill destroys any real vestiges oflocal autonomy by
removingauthorityfromthe locally-elected trustees thus suspending the rights
of natural justice.
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A lengthy discussion occurred.Concerns were expressed with the lack of
citizenawareness regardingthe underminingofdemocratic principlesthataiiow
the governmenttointerveneinsituationswhere boards are perceivedtobe in
non-compliance with elements of the province's agenda, as exemplified in
Bill 74.Theimportanceof raising the community's awareness andensuringthat
a full and open communityconsultation process occurs regarding Bill 74, was
emphasized.
An awareness building website on Bill 74,www.bill74.com,has been designed
byTrusteeNurseinan effort toassist communities understandthe ramifications
of the Bill.
The report was received and the Chairs' Committee will consider sending a
further lettertothe Minister ofEducation requesting the government toseriously
reconsider the implications of the legislation and that public hearings be
scheduled regarding Bill 74.
10.The following individuals/groups,inadditionto providing writtensubmissions,
addressed the Committee with respect to Beverage/Snack Vending Machines:
Name Individual/Group
Heather Thomas Middlesex-London Health Unit
Nancy McCracken Elementary Teachers'Federation of Ontario
Lisa Widdifield Public Education Rights Coalition (PERC)
Following the publicinput session,discussions regarding Beverage and Snack
Vending Machines were referred back to the Committee's in camera session.
11. Itwas reported that in view of the change to a JK-8 modelfor some schools
withinWoodstock, it is appropriate to change the names of D. M.Sutheriand
Senior PublicSchool and Oliver Stephens Senior PublicSchool inWoodstock,
effective 2000 September 01.
(see recommendation 4)
12.The Administration presented a report requesting that the Board approve three
early dismissal days on the 2000-2001 school year (2000 September 27; 2001
March 01;2000 April 04).
Recognizing the major curriculum reform initiatives across the province and
given the continuing emphasis on the need forstafftraining and development,
scheduling arrangements have been considered by the Program Services to
enable entire school staffs to meet and learn together.Teachers have been
actively involved in workshops during the summer,on PD days,and at after
school programs.More time, however, for the entire staff to meet and learn
together could be of significant assistance to staff development and program
implementation.
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In 2000 March,amemorandumwasforwarded to School Council Chairs,Home
and School Chairs,andotherParent Organizations requesting feedback onan
early dismissal/staff development plan.
The possibility ofthree early dismissal days(one perterm)for staff development
and training purposes during the 2000-2001 school yearwas proposed.Early
dismissal would mean thatelementaryand secondary schoolstudents would
be dismissed (and busedhome,where transportation is already provided)one
to one hourearly. Onthese days, staff would stay an equal amountoftime
beyond the regular dismissal time,therebyproviding a block ofuptothree hours
forfocussed staffdevelopment. Anumber ofthe boards across Southwestern
Ontario have undertaken early dismissal programs during the current school
year and plan to continue to do so next year. Ourcoterminous Board is also
exploring the earlydismissal possibility forthe nextschoolyear.
The focuses ofthese staff development and training sessions would be on
improving student achievementthrough:
developing school-based plans for the subject-specific curriculum and
learning expectations for students,
implementing the reading and mathematics exemplars for grades1-8,
following up on the EQAOresults forthe school,
linking assessment resultsto planning for Individual students
developing action plans to implement the Annual Education Plans for
grades 7-10 students,the Teacher Adviser Programs,andthe provincial
SupportsforHigherAchievement initiative forgrades 6-10,and
developing approaches tosupportteachers ofcombinedgrades.
In1999 April,then Deputy Minister of Education,Veronica Lacey indicated to
School Boards that early dismissal of students would be permitted In order to
support Implementation ofnew Ministry directions.With so many newprograms
and initiatives occurring in Ontario schools andwith a reduction offive PD days
from the previous nine,time Is a critical commodity in ensuring successful
implementation.Thefour daysthatare currently left for PD are used for parent
conferences,school improvement Initiatives,semester changeover,and one
system program Implementation day.Staff development is enhanced through
a continuous,school-focussed emphasis on school improvement and curriculum
implementation.
To date,early dismissal programs have occurred in many Thames Valley
secondaryschools with the approval of the respective Superintendents of
Education.Theteachers havebeen appreciative ofthe time provided andhave
supported thestaffdevelopment programs bystaying at leastanequal amount
oftimebeyond the workday.
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Early dismissal hasbeena significant challenge when busing Is linked with
the elementaryfeeder schools and/or with the coterminousboard.Similar
early dismisses have not occurred In our elementary schools even though
there has been considerable need and interest expressed.
It is recognized that the early dismissal concept will pose a challenge for
families.Concurrently,the additional timeforstaffdevelopmentand training will
provide a significant boost to programchanges that are designed to Improve
student learning and achievement.
Parent organizations wereasked toframetheirresponses aroundthe following
areas:
benefits of the proposal;
concerns with the proposal;
-suggestions for Improving the proposal;
support or non-support of the proposal.
The survey results are as follows:
-160 memoranda and response forms were forwarded to elementary school
parent organizations, and 31 were forwarded to secondary school parent
organizations;
-122 response forms were received,106 elementary and 16 secondary;
- 72 elementary parent organizations (68%)were in favour of the proposal,
and 16 secondary parent organizations (68%) were In favour of the
proposal.
Given the positive percentages of responses by individual School
Councils/Home and School Associations/Parent Organizations,the positive
comments,and constructive suggestions,it is clear that there Is significant
support for this proposal.
Itwas noted that the proposed change has no monetary impact either In costs
or savings.
(see recommendation 5)
13.The Administrationpresented a preliminaryprojectionofthe Board's 1999-2000
operating results based on the financial statements for the month ended 2000
May 31.
The 1999-2000 Financial Statements for the month ended 2000 May 31 are
Included withthis report and formthe basis of administration's projection forthe
balance ofthe year. The analysis inthis report focuses on the most significant
factors Impactingthe Board's revenues and expenditures inthis current budget
year.
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Revenue Analysis:
The majority ofthe Board's funding is derived from the student focused funding
model with enrolment being the driving force behind this model.No major
fluctuations are anticipated in our grant revenue allocations at this time as
actualenrolments donot vary significantly from the original projections usedto
develop the budget.
There are,however,three specific areas where we are projecting revenues
exceeding the approved budget;Interest Income,Transportation Recoveries
and Tuition Fees Visa Students.
Interest Income
Additional revenuesof$1 000000as a result ofthe positive cash flow
experienced by the Board this past year.
Transportation Recoveries
An increase of approximately $570 000 in-transportation recoveriesis
expectedas a resultofan increasedlevelofservicebeing provided toour
coterminous publicfrench language board.
Tuition Fees Visa Students
An increase of approximately $130 000 in tuition fee revenues can be
directly attributed tothe implementation ofthenewpolicy and procedures
for foreign student admissions and tuition fees.
Expenditure Analysis:
Administration has identified a number of "pressure points"facing the Board in
thecurrentbudgetyear which havebecomethe primary focusofour review and
analysis.
Transportation
Transportation costs are projected to beoverbudgetby$900000as a
result of Increased services for special education and program
harmonization.In addition, fuel escalator costs increased for contracts
that expired 1999 December.
Facility Sen^ices
Thecost ofoperatingand maintaining all facilities isprojectedto be $1
000000overbudget.While significant,itmustbe keptinperspectivethat
the budget for facilities is$4724547 below the funding provided bythe
Province under the School Operations grant. The major factors
contributing to the over budget in facilities include:overtimeand casual
salaries forillness, vacancies and non-recoverable overtime;custodial
supplies;portable moves.
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Y2K Project
As previously reported to the Board by administration,the cost of
completing the Y2K project initiatives exceeded the Ministry-funding
provided by$830,000. Thisamountwas not included inthe 1999-2000
approved budget.
Supplies&Services-SchoolBased
Itis anticipated thattheschools will generate a significant surplusintheir
operating accounts which will be transferred toa reservefor classroom
expenditures.These funds would thenbe returned totheschoolsfortheir
use inthe nextbudgetyear. Thispracticeisconsistent with the Board's
treatment of school based surpluses in prior years and in fact is now
required bythe Ministry under the newfundingmodel.
Supplies &Services - Other
Otherdepartmentalexpenditureaccountsnotpreviously mentioned inthis
report will likely generate a modest surplus overall based on historical
experience.
Interest Expense
The Board's favourable cash flowposition as described inthe revenue
section ofthis report not only will generate additional interest income
but also means that there has been no operating interest expense to
the Board this past year.Sav^'ngs of$725 000 will be generated on
this expenditure line.
Salary and Benefit Compensation
Significant pressure has been placed on the Board's compensation
accounts inthis year's budget.The areas impacted Include:
ElementarySchool Casual Accounts- includes occasional
teachers.Educational Assistants,clerical support and lunchroom
supervision. Adeficitof $650 000 is being projected.
Harmonization of contracts for support staff employee groups.
Employeemedicalbenefits -increased costs associated withnew
contract will result in a $2 800 000 over budget expenditure inthis
benefit line.
- Retirement Gratuities - higher than projected teacher retirements.
A deficit of $3 600 000 is being projected.
In conclusion, administration will continue to monitor expenditure budgets
during the final three months of the current fiscal year in order to generate
savingswhere possibleand minimize the impact ofthe above noted pressure
points on the current year's financial results.
The Monthly Financial Statements as at 2000 May31 were received.
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Financial Statement • 2000 May31
Approved Budget 1999 June 22
Add:Ministry of Education Additional Grants
$512600 808
Restructuring Funds
Curriculum Implementation Funds
W.D.Sutton Furniture &Equipment Allocation
IntensiveSupport Amount (ISA 1) Equipment
Grade 9 Textbooks
Add:Revenues from Special Grant Initiatives
Adult Computer LabUpgrades: Gov'tof Canada
BreakfastforLearning- Lord Elgin
Opportunities Fund
Star Facilitator
Trillium Foundation
Add:Miscellaneous Revenue Items
1998/1999 Sciiool Budget Carryfonvard
Registrations -Worksiiops and Seminars
SAVE Conference -HRDC Grant
Madeline Hardy Casual Salaries and Supplies
Allocation
Food Services Rebate
General InterestCourses: ContinuingEducation
Corporate Sponsorship/Donations
Arts in Action
Other Revenue Items
Revised Expenditure Budget - 2000 May31
Revised Revenue Budget - 2000 May31
5 999 491
304 648
7464
191 367
1 170 620
24 000
1 451
40 739
75 999
6 266
5171 470
11 250
9 750
^0 611
302 034
7 293
3 300
23 208
2 082
7 673 590
148 455
5 560 998
$525 983 851
$525 983 851
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14.The Report ofthe Native Advisory Committee,which meton2000 May 09,was
received.
15.TheReportofthe Policy Working Committee,which meton2000June 06,was
received.
a) The Administration introduced a draft policy,Adult and Continuing
Education, for the Committee's review. This policy Incorporates the
policy,Secondary School Registration of Students Age 21 and Over,
(approved by the Board,1999 November 23).
(see recommendation 6)
b) Thedraft policy,Child Abuseand Protection was introduced atthe 2000
March07meetingand was brought forward several timesforreview.The
policy and procedures were brought forward forfurtherdiscussion after
being submitted to the consultation process.
-(see recommendation 7)
c)After receiving input from the consultation process, the draft policy on
Environmental Education and Management Program was reviewed,
amended and supported.The draft procedures were also reviewed,
(see recommendation 8)
d) The draft policy,Selection of Learning Resources,was broughtforward
forfurther discussion after being submitted to the consultation process.
Minor amendments were made and the Committee supported the draft
policy.
(see recommendation 9)
e) Positive feedback was received from community representatives on the
draft policyon School Councils, and the draft policyon Home &School
and Other Parent and Student Associations.The Committee reviewed
the twopolicies and amended the School Councils policy. Both policies
were supported.
(see recommendations 10 and 11)
f) Afterbeing Introduced at the 2000 April 04 meeting, the draft Health &
Safety Policy was posted on the website for consultation.One
submission was fonwarded to the Administration suggesting an
amendment to the draft policy. To be consistent with the Occupational
Health and Safety Act and Regulations, and Board procedure,the
requested amendment was not included inthe draft policy.
(see recommendation 12)
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g)An in-depth report was provided bythe Administration regarding Indoor
Air Quality Proceduresfor information.In cooperationwith theHeath Unit
and Facility Sen/ices, the Administration began this process-last fall,
when a committee was organized to investigate the quality of air in
portables.
The committee posted their findings on the website for further public
input. Amendments relatingto the inputreceivedwere incorporatedinto
the procedures with the exception ofthe following two suggestions:
•Lower the ASHRAE Standard
The ASHRAE standard is the only standard that measures the
outdoor air requireiTient for ventilation. What the ASHRAE standard
does isset the required amountofoutdoorairthat isenteringa room
ora portable. Itdoes not measure the qualityofair.Representatives
from the community indicated that they would like to lower this
standard from 1000 ppm to a lower standard.There Is no medical
evidence norresearch availabletoIndicatethat increasingthe air flow
will Improve the quality ofair.Ifthe quality ofairisunacceptable,then
other tests should be done as specified inthe protocols Includedin
these procedures.
• AirQuality Committee
The members of the initial committee recommended that there be an
air quality committee made upofrepresentatives from the community
and the Health Unit and SchoolCouncilstomonitorwhatwe are doing
with respect to air quality.We are not recommending a committee
because itis the belief of staff that the onus to ensure proper air
qualitylies withthe Board, not withan outside cooimittee.
Facility Services will reportona regularbasis with respecttohowthey
are dealing with airqualityinportables directlytothe Board,and the
protocol procedures Involves the Health Unit and our own Health &
Safety Department should we not be addressing concerns of the
community.It is also noted that the community does have the
opportunity to communicate directly with theBoardwith respecttoany
concerns they may have.
The Committee asked questions for clarification and received the
procedures.
h) The Administration presented proposed revisions to the policy and
procedures for Community Use of Buildings,Facilities and Equipment.
A review ofthe policy and procedures was triggered bymeetings with
representatives from the City of London.Amendmentstothe policy and
procedures were discussed and supported.
(see recommendation 13)
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i)Trustee Vaughan introduced a draft policy,Politicai Activity on Board
Property,for the Committee's consideration.The Committee requested
the Administrationto seek further Informationfromthe CityClerk's Office
regarding their guidelines for political activity in public buildings,for
discussion at the next Committee meeting.
j)Future meeting dates ofthe Committee will be scheduled for the third
Tuesdayofthe month,from 4:00 p.m.until 6:00 p.m.,orlaterdepending
on the number of agenda items. The next Committee meeting is
scheduled for 2000 September 19 at 4:00 p.m.
Secretary's Note:Subsequenttothe meeting,the Committee decidednotto
change future meetingdates -they wiil continueto be held
the first Tuesday of each month,the next meeting being
September 05.
k)At the meeting on 2.P.00.January 25,the Administration outlined aprocess
forwithdrawing/superseding formerBoards'policies.Thedetailedlistof
former boards' policies/procedures/memoranda for Program Services
was reviewed and the proposed actions supported,
(see recommendation 14)
16.The Administration presented a reportproposingto designate the CapuletArea
as a Holding Zone and to designate a Holding School forthis area under
Section 2.5 of the "School Accommodation and Facility Organization
Procedures".
The area knownas Capulet inthe northwest section ofthe Cityof Londonis
bounded on the south bythe Canadian National Railway,on the west byHyde
Park Road,onthe northbySarnia Roadand the Canadian Pacific Railway,and
the east byWonderlandRoad.This area ofresidentialdevelopment iscurrently
within the attendance area of Oxford Park P.S.
Oxford Park P. S.has a current enrolment of 264 (1999 October 31) and a
Ministry ofEducationloadingof225pupilplaces, there are currently3 portables
onsite.Thereisdevelopment occurring within a numberof areas ofthe Oxford
Park P. S. area, the most significant current growth is on the north side of
Oxford Street in the area known as 'Proudfoot'east of Wonderland Road.This
residentialdevelopment will continueto add student populationto Oxford Park
P. S. over the next number of years. The Capulet Area which is now just
beginning to develop cannot be accommodated at Oxford Park P. S. and
therefore is being recommended as a Holding Zone. There are two families
registering for school from this area of Capulet, one is presently attending
OxfordParkP.S. and relocatingtothe newdevelopment and the second family
is moving into the area.
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Neighbouring schoolsare atcapacity,and areas adjacenttothisdevelopment
such as the landsjustwest of HydePark Road are accommodated at Emily
Carr P. S. which is at capacity.
The nearest school with pupil capacityto accommodatethe student growth Is
Empress P.S.whichislocatedon Wharncliffe Roadjustsouth ofOxfordStreet.
Asof 1999October 31,the enrolment forEmpress P.S.was 185with a Ministry
of Education pupil loading of459 pupil places. In addition to the regularday
schoolstudents,therearea large number ofAdult students Involved in English
AsASecond Language program, as wellas a pre-school program run bythe
Community Home and School Association. The Empress P. S.attendance
area ismade upofstable residential areas inan oldercore section ofthe City
and the enrolment has been relatively stable for a number of years and no
significant changes inthis pattern are anticipated.
There will be annual transportation costs to Empress P.8.The cost of each
additional single run bus is $25,000.This amount could be reduced If second -
runtransported can be used; (see recommendation 15}
17. The Administration presented a report regarding a Request forProposal for
a Provider of Beverage Vending Machines.
Atthe direction ofthe Boardon2000 April 25, a request forproposalwas issued
tointerested Bidders.Themandate ofthe committee was to provide an equal
or better contract in terms of dollar returns and that the revenue generated
would be returned to the schools.
The responses from five vendors were considered and based on the evaluation
criteriarequested inthe proposal,the recommendation isfora four-yearterm.
Theproposalis mandatory forallsecondaryschoolsand optional forelementary
schools. The Principal or designate, in consultation withstudent and school
councils,will have the final say onthe product-mix the equipment will distribute.
Thechoicesincludejuice,water,carbonated beverages.This contractdoes not
replace the elementary milk and juice program from the DairyAssociationof
Ontario.
Outside organizations using our facilities are not restricted by this contract
although theyare welcome to purchase from the school's machine while they
are on site. The Food Service Provider in the Secondary School cafeteria
servery areas is exempt from the terms of this contract.This recommendation
will provide consistencyofreturntoschools, ensure thatequipmentsafetyand
electrical standardsare current and provide consistency with liability coverage,
(see recommendation 16)
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18.The Administration presented a report regarding a Request for Proposal fora
providerof Snack VendingMachines.
Atthe directionofthe Boardon2000 April 25,a request forproposalwas issued
to interested Bidders. The mandate ofthe committee was to provide an equal
or better contract in terms of dollar returns and that the revenue generated
would be returned to the schools.The responses from three vendors were
considered. The recommendation will provideconsistency ofreturntoschools,
ensure that equipment safety and electrical standards are current,provide
consistency with liability coverage and maintain the Board's credibility with
bidders,(see recommendation 17)
Recommendations:
1.That the Bus Operators'Association agreement withthe Board forthe period
2000 July 01 to 2001 June 30,be approved.
2. That a contract be awarded to VisionFacilities Management Ltd.,to provide a
software solution for a Facility Information Management System and Room
Booking.
3. That approval be granted to enter intoa three year agreement with Autosldlls
International Inc.to provide Academy of Reading Software
4.That the following school name changes be approved:
Present Name Proposed Name
' . D. M.Sutherland Senior Public School D. M.Sutherland Public School
Oliver Stephens Senior PublicSchool Oliver Stephens PublicSchool
5. That the Board approve the inclusion of three early dismissal days in the
2000-2001 school year calendar.
6. a) That the policy on Adult and Continuing Education (page 289)be
approved.
b) That the policy,Secondary School Registrationof Students Age 21 or
Over,be withdrawn.
7. That the policyon ChildAbuse and Protection (page 290) be approved.
8. That the policy on Environmental Education and Management Program
(page 291) be approved.
9. That the policy on Selection ofLearning Resources (page 292) be approved.
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10.That the policy on School Councils(page 293) be approved.
11.That the policyon Home &School and Other Parent and Student Associations
(page 294)be approved.
12.ITiat the policyon Health and Safety (page 295) be approved.
13. That the policy on Community Use of Buildings, Facilities and Equipment
(Rental and Lease Agreements)(page 296),as amended,be approved.
14. That the former boards'policies/procedures/memoranda,as detailed on
pages 298-299,be withdrawn.
15.That effective 2000 June 30 the area bounded generally on the south by the
Canadian National Railway,on the west by HydePark Road, on the north by
Sarnia Road and the Canadian Pacific Railway,and the east by Wonderland
Road,excluding the existing residential units fronting on Wonderland Road
(west side) be designated a Holding Zone for elementary school
accommodation purposes and students be accommodated at Empress P. S.
16.a) That the proposal received fromThe Pepsi Bottling Group be accepted
for beverage vending machines in the Board.
b) That all revenue (rebate and lump sum payments) from beverage
vending machines be returned to the schools for use in appropriate
student activities
17.a) That the proposal received from Beaver Foods be accepted for snack
vending machines inthe Board's secondary schools^
b) That allrebate revenue from snack vendingmachines be returned tothe
school for use in appropriate student activities.
P.JAFFE
Chairperson
The report is received and recommendations 2,3,4,6,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 and 15
are adopted on motion of Brock and Bennett.
Recommendations 1,5,7 and 17 are adopted on motionof Brockand Bennett.
Recommendation 16 is adopted on a pollvote as follows;
YES: Brock,Townshend,Jaffe,Vaughan,Hart, Bennett,Sutherland,Smith
NO:Stewart,Peters,Schuyler,Hunter,Nurse
2000 June 27...260
A motion by Nurse and Brock that Student Representative Deathe's comments
regarding recommendation 16 bespread upon the minutes,isdefeated.
69-C.Report ofthe Committee of the Whole 2000 June 27
Reports:
1.Chairperson Jaffe declared a conflict of interest with respectto negotiations and
absented himself during discussion of same.
2. The Committee met in camera from 5:00 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. and from 10:55 p.m.
to 11:15 p.m.and discussed confidential property,legal,personal,negotiations,
andothermatters. A motion tositpast 11:00 p.m.until 11;20p.m.was adopted
by a two-thirds vote.
3. The Administration presenteda summarylistofretirements,resignations,teacher
appointments to probationary.status,and non-teaching appointments,forthe
period 1999 July 01 to 2000 June 30.
RETIREMENTS -TEACHING STAFF
Name
Elementary
Position Retirement Date
Gerry Adiington Principal 2000 0831
Donald Arthur Teacher 2000 06 30
Wendy Bankes Teacher 2000 0630
Sharon Bateman Teacher 2000 06 30
Sharyn Bell Principal 2000 06 30
Pauline Benford Teacher 2000 06 30
Robert Benford Teacher 1999 1231
Eva Bettger Teacher 2000 06 30
Daphne Bice Teacher 2000 06 30
Tom Binnington Teacher 2000 0731
Alice Blanchard Teacher 2000 08 31
Grant Boland Teacher 2000 06 30
Ken Boniface Principal 2000 06 30
Rosemary Bothwell Teacher 2000 08 31
Kathryn Bowman Teacher 2000 06 30
Fran Brown Principal 1999 1231
Deanne Buchan Teacher 1999 12 31
Ruth Calder Teacher 2000 06 30
2000 June 27...261
RETIREMENTS -TEACHING STAFF
Name Position Retirement
Elementary
Ed Campbell Principal 2000 06 30
Katharine Campbell Teacher 2000 06 30
Joan Cassils Teacher 2000 06 30
Juliette Chalykoff Teacher 2000 06 30
Anne Chapleau Teacher 2000 06 30
Monique Church Teacher 2000 06 30
Sand!Clode Teacher 2000 06 30
Deanna Cole Teacher 2000 06 30
Kathleen Colman Teacher 2000 06 30
Bill Oeane Teacher 2000 06 30
Brian Deller Teacher 2000 07 31
Julie Demarest Teacher 2000 06 30
Lawrence DeMay Teacher 2000 0731
Dawn Dennison Teacher 2000 06 30
Bill Dewar Teacher 2000 06 30
Cathie Dickson Teacher 199912 31
Elaine Draper Teacher 2000 06 30
Majorie Dudley Teacher 2000 06 30
Jo-Anne Duffy Principal 200012 31
Patricia Durnford Vice-Principal 2000 06 30
Mel Finch Vice-Principal 2000 06 30
Linda Findley Principal 2000 06 30
Jerome Frank Teacher 2000 06 30
Carl Freeland Teacher 2000 06 30
Elaine Gallagher Teacher 2000 06 30
Barry Garner Teacher 2000 06 30
Brian Garhngton Principal 2000 06 30
Lance Gianelli Principal 2000 06 30
Glenyce Glew Teacher 2000 06 30
Ann Gonder Teacher 2000 06 30
James Gonder Teacher 2000 06 20
Lila Graham Teacher 2000 06 30
Ernie Gyorl Teacher .2000 06 30
2000 June 27...262
RETIREMENTS -TEACHING STAFF
Name Position Retirement
Elementary
Carole-anne Hackbart Teacher 2000 06 30
Dave Hessey Principal 2000 06 30
Reg Hill Vice-Principal 2000 08 31
Jim Howe Teacher 1999 12 31
Herb Hunter Teacher 2000 06 30
Connie James Teacher 2000 06 30
Katherine Kalopsis Teacher 2000 06 30
Elizabeth Keener Teacher 2000 06 30
Charles Kelliher Teacher 200012 31
Joan Kirk Teacher 2000 06 30
Pam Kuhlman Teacher 2000 06 30
Patricia Leeson Teacher 2000 07 31
June Lehman Teacher 2000 06 30
Joan Lepoudre Teacher 2000 08 31
John Lewis Principal 2000 06 30
Ruth Ann Lewis-Galloway Teacher 2000 06 30
John Lloyd Teacher 2000 06 31
Mary MacLean Teacher 2000 06 30
Shirley MacMillan
Teacher 20.00 06 30
Freida Malone Teacher 2000 06 30
Patricia Malone Teacher 2000 06 30
Bruce Marshall Teacher 2000 06 30
Lome Martin Teacher 2000 06 30
Martha McClenaghan Teacher 2000 06 30
Margaret McDowell Teacher 2000 06 30
Sheila McGhee Teacher 2000 06 30
Lois McKay
Teacher 19991231
Catherine McLean Teacher 1999 1231
Betty McMillan Teacher .2000 06 30
Jeanne McPeck Teacher 2000 06 30
Carolyn Mendham Teacher 2000 06 30
Heather Mills Teacher 199912 31
Susan Moore Teacher 2000 08 31
2000 June 27...263
RETIREMENTS -TEACHING STAFF
Name Position Retirement
Elementary
Enny Moxam Teacher 2000 06 30
Robert Munroe Teacher 2000 06 30
Violet Nagy Teacher 2000 06 30
Murray Nellans Teacher 2000 08 31
Arved Neumann Teacher 2000 06 30
Patricia Pangman .Teacher 2000 06 30
James Patterson Teacher 1999 08 31
Donna Payne Teacher 199912 31
Linda Peeling Teacher 2000 06 30
Linda Perger TiBacher 2000 06 30
Barry Perkins Vice-Principal 2000 06 30
Bernadette Perron Teacher 2000 06 30
Marilyn Quirk-Wnnear Teacher 2000 06 30
Shirley Richards Teacher 2000 06 30
AurillaRipley Teacher 2000 06 30
Roger Robbins Principal 2000 06 30
Brian Robinson Vice-Principal 2000 07 31
Helen Robinson Teacher 2000 06 30
James Rule Principal 2000 08 31
Connie Sargant Principal 199912 31
Brenda Service Teacher 2000 06 30
Sharon Sharpe Teacher 2000 06 30
Lois Smith Teacher 2000 06 30
Alan Smith Teacher 2000 06 30
Carolyn Snelgrove Teacher 2000 06 30
Marilynn St Denis Teacher 2000 06 30
Barbara Stewart Teacher 2000 08 30
Catherine Swift Teacher 2000 06 30
Nadine Teteruck Teacher 2000 07 31
Kathryn Thomson Teacher 1999 12 31
Donna TImpany Teacher 2000 06 30
Karen Tucker Teacher 2000 06 30
2000 June 27...264
RETIREMENTS -TEACHING STAFF
Name Position Retirement
Elementary
Carol Turvey Teacher 2000 07 31
Rosemary Tyrrell Teacher 2000 06 30
Lorraine Vandckerckhove Teacher 2000 06 30
Judith Vardon Teacher 2000 06 30
Judi Waters Teacher 2000 OS 30
Mary Watson Teacher 2000 06 30
Lois Watt Teacher 1999 12 31
Sanford Webster Teacher 2000 08 31
Eileen Wharram Teacher 2000 06 30
Mary Louise White Teacher 2000 06 30
Patricia Willing Teacher 2000 06 30
Linda Winston Teacher 2000 06 30
Joan Wolfe Teacher 2000 06 30
Fiona Woytowicz Teacher 2000 06 30
RETIREMENTS -TEACHING STAFF
Name Position Retirement
Secondary
Mary Margaret Allen Teacher 2000 06 30
Keith Arkley Teacher 2000 08 31
Terry Axford Teacher 2000 06 30
Steve Ballantyne Vice-Principal 2000 06 30
Elaine Balpataky Teacher 2000 06 30
Otto Benke Teacher 2000 06 30
Beverley Black Teacher 2000 01 31
Brian Brady Teacher 2000 06 30
Bryan Broderick
Teacher 2000 06 30
Kimbart Brown Teacher 2000 08 31
John Brown Teacher 2000 06 30
Kristen Budzyn Teacher 2000 06 30
Peter Cammaert Teacher 2000 06 30
2000 June 27...265
RETIREMENTS -TEACHING STAFF
Name
Secondary
Brian Charlton
Edwin Chong
Joan Clarice
Paul Cleaves
John Clements
Brian Clements
John Cook
Mary Copeland
Judy Costello
Terry Cowx
Joe Craigan
John Darnell
William Davles
James Donaldson
Gwen Dunn
Frances Farmer
Lew French
Patrick Harding
Frances Hardy
Beverly Harley
Margaret Hodglns
Carol Hodgson
Allan Howald
Alex Hyde
Lawrence Idle
Jim Jamieson
Larry Jeffery
William Johnston
George Kalopsis
Joan Kennedy
Robert Kennedy
Ellen Kerr
Dennis Lafontaine
Position
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher'
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Retirement Date
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 02 04
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 06 23
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2001 08 31
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 01 31
2000 01 31
2000 06 30
2000 01 31
2000 06 30
2000 06 23
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 01 31
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2001 02 02
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 June 27...266
RETIREMENTS -TEACHING STAFF
Name Position Retirement
Secondary
Ronald Lapchinski
Teacher 2000 01 31
Laverne Leffler Teacheer 2000 06 30
Bevan Ling Teacher 2000 06 30
Paul Loucks Teacher 2000 01 31
Kathy Lougheed Teacher 2000 06 30
Paul Loveday Teacher 2000 06 30
Lanny Marentette Teacher 2000 06 30
John Maudsley Teacher 2000 06 30
James May Teacher 2000 06 30
Carson Mclntosh Teacher 2000 06 30-
Margaret McKay Teacher 2000 06 30
Alexander McLachlin Teacher 2000 06 30
Candy McManiman Teacher 2000 06 30
Irene McNabb Teacher 2000 01 31
Gary Meadows Teacher 2000 06 30
Judy Meeuwis Teacher 2000 06 30
Donald Menard Teacher 2000 06 30
RiithAnne Merner Teacher 2000 01 31
Pirie Mitchell Teacher 2000 06 30
Bill Monnikendam Teacher 2000 06 30
Dianne Monteith Teacher 2000 06 30
Jane Newman Teacher 2000 06 30
Michael Nobes Teacher 2000 02 04
Gerry Noble Teacher 2000 06 30
David Oswald Teacher 2000 06 30
Vaughan Peckham Teacher 2000 01 31
Dennis Pettit Teacher 2000 06 30
Alan Quigley Vice-Principal 2000 06 30
Maurice Rau Teacher 2000 01 31
Lydia Reinhard Teacher 2000 06 30
Eric Roy
Teacher 2000 06 30
John Ryan Teacher 2000 01 31
Charles Scollard Teacher 2000 06 30
2000 June 27...267
RETIREMENTS -TEACHING STAFF
Name
Secondary
Gerald Shaw
Joyce Sifton
Carl Silke
Jerry Silverman
Pauline Skidmore
Ron Slaughter
Barbara Starkey
James Stevenson
Peggy Stewart
Nelson Stroud
Keith Thar
Mary Theal
Gary Theal
Gary Thoms
Maureen Tipping
LarryTraxler
Eric Uren
Therese Weber
John Weicker
Gary Weiler
John Welbourn
Elizabeth Whyte
BerniCe Wilkinson
Paul Willoughby
Sandra Wilson
Richard Wilson
Catherine Woodburn
Position
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
Principal
Teacher
Teacher
Teacher
RETIREMENTS -SUPPORT STAFF
Name Position
John Bergsma Custodian
Nigel Blow Technician
George Caers Bus Driver
Retirement Date
2000 01 31
2000 08 31
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 0731
2000 02 04
2000 06 30
2000 01 31
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
1999 06 30
199912 31
1999 12 31
2000 0630
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 01 31
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 01 31
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
Retirement Date
2000 03 31
2000 07 31
199912 31
2000 June 27...268
RETIREMENTS -SUPPORT STAFF
Name Position Retirement Date
Doren Carder Bus Driver 2000 01 11
Rosemary Chapman Secretary 199910 31
Don Cox Custodian 2000 08 31
June Crane Custodian 2000 05 31
Charles Dalgarno Custodian 2000 09 30
Ivan Daw Custodian 2000 06 30
Joe Dobbs Custodian 200011 30
Jeanette Doyle Secretary 1999 06 30
Janet Durham Custodian 2001 02 28
Leone Earle Secretary 2000 03 31
Harvey Fife
Supervisor 2000 06 30
Janet Fife Educational Assistant 199912 31
Joseph Foster Custodian 2000 06 30
Mae Goodfellow Educational Assistant 2000 06 30
Boyce Hall Painter 1999 1231
Marlin Hildebrant Custodian 2000 03 31
Shirley Hokke Secretary 1999 08 31
Yvonne Hulbert Educational Assistant 1999 11 30
Don Ketchabaw Supervisor-Cataloguing 2000 04 30
Teunis Kuiper Custodian 2000 08 31
Mary Laemers Bus Driver 1999 08 20
Herman Lamers Carpenter 2000 06 30
Colleen Larsen Custodian 1999 04 01
Marie Lott Secretary 2000 06 30
Sharon Maybee Educational Assistant 2000 06 30
Mary McCallum
Educational Assistant 2000 06 30
John Mclntyre Manager 2000 OS 30
Kenneth Meek Bus Driver 1999 12 31
Anthony Meyers Custodian 2000 03 31
Sandy Morrison Educational Assistant 2000 05 31
Rodger Ostrosser Custodian 2000 12 31
Donna Parsons Secretary 1999 07 30
Myrne Rawlings Secretary 1999 08 31
Percy Reid Custodian 2000 03 31
Frank Russell Custodian 2000 04 30
2000 June 27...269
RETIREMENTS -SUPPORT STAFF
Name
Ron Sargent
Brian Smith
Gwen Sparling
Andrew Tadema
Rita Tadema
Linda Taylor-Cruden
Lloyd Thome
Peggy Utting
Position
Custodian
Custodian
Secretary
Custodian
Custodian
Secretary
Custodian
Secretary
RETIREMENTS -SUPERVISORY OFFICERS
Name Position
Ren6 Trahan Superintendent of Education
RESIGNATIONS -TEACHING STAFF
Name Position
Elementary
Alexander Abdulnor Teacher
MaryLynn Berthelet Teacher
Paul Berthelet Principal
Colin Bolger Teacher
Karen Butt Teacher
Helen Corrigan Teacher
Barbara Dacho Teacher
Robert Dacho Teacher
Laura Doric Teacher
Hilary East Teacher
Les Ferris Teacher
Jennifer George Teacher
Greg Haines Teacher
Rita Haines Teacher
Gary Hemminghaus Teacher
Laurie Hill Teacher
Patricia Keating Teacher
Barbara Kelly-Murphy Teacher
Sharon KIrI<by Teacher
Betty Lee-Daigle Teacher
Owen Lessard Teacher
Retirement Date
200011 30
199912 31
2000 06 30
2000 07 31
2000 07 31
2000 06 30
2000 08 31
2000 06 30
Retirement Date
2000 08 31
Resignation Date
2000 06 30
2000 08 31
2000 08 27
199912 31
1999 12 31
2000 08 31
2000 08 31
2000 08 31
2000 08 31
199912 31
2000 06 30
2000 08 31
2000 08 31
2000 08 31
2000 08 31
2000 08 31
2000 06 30
2000 06 30
2000 08 31
2000 06 30
1999 12 31
2000 June 27...270
RESIGNATIONS -TEACHING STAFF
Name Position Resignatiol
Elementary
Frangois Lukawecki Teacher 2000 08 31
Catrine MacDonald Teacher 2000 08 31
Catherine McCrae Teacher 1999 1231
Rhonda McNaughton Teacher 2000 06 30
Alissa O'Rourke Teacher 2000 06 30
Julie Pflngstgraef Teacher 2000 06 30
Barbara Powell Teacher 1999 1231
Judith Ritchie Teacher 2000 08 31
Margaret Thatcher Vice-Principal 2000 08 31
RESIGNATIONS -TEACHING STAFF
Name Position Resignatior
Secondary
Benj Albrecht Teacher 2000 08 31
Chris Austin -Teacher 2000 08 31
Cynthia Evans-Kelly
Teacher 2000 06 30
Lauren Gale-English Teacher 2000 02 03
Steve Guillemette Teacher 2000 02 04
Mamie Jerry Teacher 2000 02 04
Mark Jevnikar Teacher 2000 02 03
Mary Knight Teacher 2000 06 30
Christine Kovacs Teacher 2000 06 30
Wendy Larose Teacher 2000 06 30
Gillian Little Teacher 2000 08 31
Teresa MacKay Teacher 2000 06 30
Bill Stearman Vice-Principal 2000 01 31
Colleen Swlnwood Teacher 1999 1231
Tracey Ward Teacher 2000 06 30
Jeffrey Wenn Teacher 2000 08 31
RESIGNATIONS -SUPPORT STAFF
Name
Susan Andress
Elizabeth Arseneault
Rod Bergman
Arjaan Beye
Position
Stores Clerk
Secretary
Techn Support
Custodian
Resignation Date
2000 03 15
2000 06 30
2000 03 23
2000 02 18
2000 June 27...271
RESIGNATtONS -SUPPORT STAFF
Name Position Resignation Date
Leslie Bondy Educational Assistant 2000 03 31
Kim Chan Secretary 2000 08 25
Lori Chesney Educational Assistant 2000 06 30
Shona Craig Educational Assistant 1999 06 30
Wilma Declerq Educational Assistant 1999 08 31
Margaret Durham Educational Assistant 2000 06 30
Kathy Edge Secretary 1999 08 20
Michelle Eisen Educational Assistant 2000 06 30
Anne Glassford Supervisor,Payroll 19991012
Rebekah Gluth Custodian 2000 0216
Deborah Haines Educational Assistant 2000 0616
Kathleen Holland Field Naturalist 2000 08 31
Jennifer Hunter lA 19991015
Ted Johnston Bus Driver 1999 09 06
Enid Kanyangyeyo Educational Assistant 199911 30
Alicia Kaufman Secretary 1999 06 30
Rockell King Educational Assistant 1999 09 01
Dana Kloss Educational Assistant 2000 02 01
Bert Kusters Custodian 2000 03 30
Debra Lamoure Educational Assistant 1999 07 09
Chris Lindsay Secretary 1999 0816
Darlene MacKenzie Payroll Control Assist 2000 03 10
Dagmar McColl Educational Assistant 1999 08 31
Shelley Mitchell Admin Assistant 199911 23
Jennifer Moser Educational Assistant 1999 0312
Suzanne Norris Secretary 2000 0414
Bette Lou O'Hara Bus Driver 1999 0917
Margaret Pavkeje Educational Assistant 1999 08 31
Carlene Payne Bus Driver 2000 01 09
Gail Pelton Clerical Assistant 2000 0414
Brenda Peters Driver Instructor 1999 08 31
Cynthia Pollard Supervisor 2000 03 03
Lucas Price Educational Assistant 1999 09 01
Helen Pranger Secretary 1999 08 31
Waseem Qazi Driver Instructor 2000 01 28
Myrne Rawlings Secretary 1999 08 31
2000 June 27...272
RESIGNATIONS -SUPPORT STAFF
Name Position Resignation Date
Brian Robicheau Educational Assistant 1999 08 05 ,
Cheryl Robinson
Receptionist 199910 08
Hanneke Roffel-Verbeek Educational Assistant 1999 08 31
Ramiro Ruiz Tech Systems Analyst 1999 07 26
Steve Sinclair Tech Systems Analyst 1999 09 24
MarilynSmith Educational Assistant 2000 03 30
Ron Smith Custodian 2000 07 20
Sarah Smith Educational Assistant 2000 0418
Douglas Taylor Custodian 1999 08 30
Denise Tew Secretary 199911 12
Joan Verleyen Educational Assistant 1999 06 30
Algie Vindasius Bus Driver 1999 10 12
Debbie Vonk Educational Assistant 1999 08 31
Lorraine Walters Secretary 2000 03 08
Jackie Wilson Secretary 2000 02 22
Randy Wilson Graphics Designer 2000 06 02
Teri Zinn Secretary 2000 01 10
RESTRUCTURING
Name Position Departure Date
Jim Bechard Manager 199912 31
Pat Dunn Manager 1999 1231
Michael Heffernan
Terry Simpkin
Driver's Assistant
Manager
1999 09 30
1999 12 31
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS
Name
Elementary
TEACHING STAFF
Start Date
Michelle Abel 1999 09 01
Ingrid Agar 2000 01 01
Ellen Alexander 1999 09 01
Kimberly Lynn Allen
1999 09 01
Kostas Anagnopoulos 1999 09 01
Erica Assaf 1999 09 01
Kevin Auckland 1999 09 01
Rachelle Axford 1999 09 01
Alex Baguley 1999 12 01
20Q0 June 27...273
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS -TEACHING STAFF
Name Start Date
Elementary
Heather Bailie 1999 09 01
Mark Baines 1999 09 01
Nancy Baird 1999 09 01
Nicole Baribeau 1999 09 01
Phyllis Bartley 1999 09 01
Michael Bates 1999 09 01
Brad Baxter 1999 09 01
Deborah Bennett 2000 01 01
Ingrid Bergman 1999 09 01
Laura Birdsey 1999 09 01
Sherry Black 1999 09 01
Wendy Black 1999 09 01
Donna Blair 1999 09 01
Laura Bobier 1999 09 01
Christopher Bogart 1999 09 01
Hmothy Bonello 1999 09 01
Grant Brown 1999 09 01
Michelle Brown 1999 09 01
Diane Bryant 1999 09 01
Debbie Burgess 1999 09 01
Elizabeth Burrill 1999 09 01
Jody Campbell 1999 09 01
Maria Cerrato 1999 09 01
Jennifer Chariebois 1999 09 01
Jeremy Comfort 1999 09 01
Melissa Cowan 1999 09 01
Patricia Crowley-Traylen 1999 09 01
InesCuthbert 1999 09 01
Jennifer Dallner 199911 11
Marci Damen 1999 09 01
Rita Degroot 1999 1012
Frances DeKoning 1999 09 01
Michael Dennis 1999 09 01
Maria DiGluIio 1999 09 01
Adriana DInucci 2000 01 07
2000 June 27...274
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS -TEACHING STAFF
Name Start Date
Elementary
Paul Donelan 1999 09 01
Patricia Dove 1999 09 22
Tracy Downie 1999 09 27
Kimberly Epple 1999 09 01
Laura Farr 1999 09 01
Lisa Fisher 2000 10 20
Sheila Fleming 199910 22
Mary Forbes 1999 09 01
Margaret Ford
1999 09 01
Patricia Foster 1999 09 01
Rose Foucault 1999 09 01
SimoneFraser 1999 09 01
Pamela Frassinell!1999 09 01
Neil Froats 2000 02 07
Monique Furmston 1999 09 01
Lori Gallaway 1999 09 01
Susan Garey 1999 09 01
Debra Gasson 1999 10 26
Rebecca Gauld 1999 09 01
JerzyGebczynskI 2000 02 07
Michael Gillesple 1999 09 01
Nicole GIrard 1999 09 01
Donna Godkin 1999 09 01
Michael Goncalves 1999 09 01
Julia Goodin 1999 09 01
Monique Goossens 1999 09 01
Jodie Gosnell 1999 09 01
Elizabeth Gougoulias 1999 09 01
Robert Greeson 2000 02 07
Tammy Guise 1999 09 01
Claire Gulliver 1999 09 01
Derek Mailman 2000 01 01
Mark Hardeman 1999 09 01
Alexandra Harkins 1999 09 01
Michael Harrison 1999 09 01
2000 June 27...275
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS -TEACHING STAFF
Name Start Date
Elementary
Brenda Hinschberger 1999 09 01
Cornelia Howe 1999 09 01
Andrea Hryhorsky 1999 09 01
Paula Hulaj-Reibling 1999 09 01
Alison Hulbert 1999 09 01
Jacy Lyn Hunter 2000 04 25
Melissa Imerovski 1999 09 01
Gabriel lonitoiu 1999 09 01
Stacy James 1999 09 01
Melissa Jenkins 1999 09 01
Kim John 1999 09 01
Greg Johnson 19991012
Tammy Johnston 1999 09 01
Karen Kapuscinsky-Hatch 1999 09 27
Deborah Kelliher 1999 09 01
Lisa Kelly 1999 09 01
Stephen King 1999 09 01
Julia l^rkhope 2000 01 01
Nancy Kydd 1999 09 01
Stephanie Lagerquist 1999 09 01
Nataliia Liakina 1999 09 01
Karen Langford 1999 09 01
Sheryl Ledingham 1999 09 01
Joseph Lee 2000 01 01
Peggy Ann Little 1999 09 01
Jennifer Longworth 1999 09 01
Nancy Lunn 1999 09 01
Deanna Lyon 1999 09 01
Tammy MacDonald-Doran 1999 09 01
Lisa Mace 1999 09 01
Robert Mailhot 1999 09 01
Darryl Mann 1999 09 01
Jennifer Martin 1999 09 01
Laura Martin 2000 01 01
Robin Martin 1999 09 01
2000 June 27...276
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS -TEACHING STAFF
Name Start Date
Elementary
Jan Mazurkiewicz 1999 09 01
Lola McCarthy
1999 09 01
Josephine McEIIIgott 1999 09 01
MargaretMcGhee 1999 09 01
Julie McLeod 1999 09 28
Amanda McMichael 1999 09 01
Colin Milligan 1999 09 01
Lindsey Milligan 1999 09 01
Jennifer Mitchell 1999 09 01
Amanda Moore 1999 09 01
Shah Moritz 2000 01 01
Tracey Morrison 2000 01 01
Julie Morton 1999 09 22
Karen Murray 1999 09 01
Use Nel 2000 03 23
John Neufeld 1999 09 01
Doreen Nimz 2000 01 01
Steven Nixon 1999 09 01
Elizabeth-Anne Noble 1999 09 01
Robert Pallant 2000 02 07
Helen Partalas 199910 25
Karen Partridge 1999 09 01
Caroline Payne 1999 09 01
Karen Payne 1999 09 01
Trisha Pearson 1999 09 01
Chrystyna Pedde 1999 09 01
Sabrina PennesI 1999 09 01
Beth Peternel 1999 09 01
Margaret Phelps 1999 09 01
Kelly Quinlan 2000 01 01
Maria Ratcliff 1999 1018
Scott Ratter 1999 09 01
Kelly Reeves 1999 09 01
Sonia Rels 1999 09 01
Carey Rhodes 1999 09 01
2000 June 27...277
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS -TEACHING STAFF
Name Start Date
Elementary
Sophie Richer 1999 09 01
Nancy Riddell 1999 09 21
Sheila RIpley 2000 02 07
Jeremle Roselle 1999 09 27
Ann Russell 1999 09 01
Trina Rutland 1999 09 01
Tobias Ryan 1999 09 20
Shae Salovaara 2000 01 01
Joyce Sandham 1999 09 01
Cathy Scatterty 1999 09 01
Trade Schembri 1999 09 01
Andrea Sinclair 1999 09 01
Tena Smlthson 1999 09 01
Amy Snider 1999 09 01
Deborah Spicer 1999 10 08
Tracy Stennett 1999 09 01
Jody Stocks 1999 09 01
Kelly Anne Stoddart 1999 09 01
Genevieve Stroud 1999 09 01
David Sturgis 2000 01 01
Elizabeth Sullivan 1999 09 01
Joanne Sutherland 1999 09 01
Karen Swartz 1999 09 01
Karen Swing 1999 09 01
Sylvie Thibault 1999 09 01
Jennifer Thome 1999 09 01
James Tountas 1999 11 25
LucianaTrivesano 2000 01 01
NicolleVallquette 1999 09 01
Rose-Anne Van De Wiele 1999 09 21
Catherine Vanderwyst 1999 09 01
Kristin VanSteensell 2000 01 01
Susan Varro 1999 09 01
Lisa Villeneuve-Moxam 1999 09 01
Jennifer Wakefield 1999 09 01
2000 June 27...278
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS -TEACHING STAFF
Name Start Date
Elementary
Tammy Walters 19909 01
Kristi Washchuk 1999 09 01
Bonnie Watson 1999 09 01
LarryWestaway 1999 09 01
Patricia Wilbur 1999 09 01
Leigh Wilkinson 1999 09 01
Elizabeth MaryWilliams 1999 09 01
Olena Wilson 2000 01 01
Michael Wood 1999 09 01
Sherry LeeWood 1999 09 01
Steven Wright 1999 09 01
KerryLynnYeck 1999 09 01
Susan Yeomans 1999 09 01
Klmberly Yungblut 1999 09 01
Colleen Zehr 1999 09 01
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS -TEACHING STAFF
Name Start Date
Secondary
Benjamin Albrecht
1999 09 01
Jennifer Allen 1999 09 01
Jeff Almeida 1999 09 01
Andrea Baird 1999 09 01
Mima Basharat 2000 02 14
Kimberly Beattie 1999 09 01
Carolyn Bilbie
2000 02 07
Tiffany BIrtch 1999 09 01
Michelle Bcttner 1999 09 01
Laura Burden 1999 09 01
Anne-Marie Caicco 2000 02 07
Dwayne Campbell 1999 09 01
Roger Carp 2000 02 07
Martha Castelhano 2000 02 07
Jamie Clark 1999 09 01
Mona Collins 2000 02 01
David Day 1999 09 01
2000 June 27...279
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS •TEACHING STAFF
Name Start Date
Secondary
Catherine Dedousis 1999 09 01
Dwayne DeJonge 1999 09 01
Christopher Dempster 1999 09 01
Christopher Deven 1999 09 01
Dave Dodge 1999 09 01
Ronald Douglas 1999 09 01
Jullanne Downes 1999 09 01
Lisa Efstatheu 1999 09 01
Stephen EII<erton 2000 02 07
Robin Empey 1999 09 01
Dustin Epp
1999 09 01
Paul Fleber 1999 09 01
Anne Marie Fitzgerald 2000 02 07
William Flegel 1999 09 01
Linda Fleming 1999 09 01
Sally Fleming 2000 02 07
Mark Flumerfelt 2000 02 07
Neil Froats 2000 01 07
Jerzy Gebczynski 2000 02 07
Natalie Gerster 1999 09 01
Cynthia Gilvesy 1999 09 01
Nicole Girard 1999 09 01
Julie Goruk 1999 09 01
Robert Greason 2000 02 07
Spiro Grima 1999 09 01
Mona Haidar 1999 09 01
Brian Hallam 1999 09 01
KellyHeinrichs 1999 09 01
Angela Henning 1999 09 01
Matthew Hitch 1999 09 01
David Hoefnagels 2000 02 07
Betty Hoshoian 1999 09 01
Gimi larusso 2000 02 07
Monica Jarabek 1999 09 01
Nicole Kemeny 2000 02 07
2000 June 27...280
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS -TEACHING STAFF
Name Start Date
Secondary
Karen Khan 2000 02 07
Larry Kinnear
2000 02 01
Don Kroes 1999 09 01
Jeffrey Kunder 1999 09 01
I^artin Lancaster 1999 09 01
Natallia Liakina 1999 09 01
Lisa Loh 1999 09 01
Colleen MacLeod 1999 09 01
Dan Machuk 1999 09 01
Jennifer Malpass 1999 09 01
Jotin Markvoort 1999 09 01
Jotin Marriott 1999 09 01
Betty-Jeanne Marsliaii 1999 09 01
Robert McCormick 1999 09 01
Meiissa McKibbin 1999 09 01
!^m McLellan 1999 09 01
Allison Mitcheii 1999 09 01
Krista Mohr 1999 12 06
ian Moore 1999 09 01
Mark O'Grady 2000 02 07
Stacie Oliver 2000 02 07
Veronlka Pahic 2000 02 03
Joiin Paish 2000 01 10
Rebecca Paiiant 2000 02 07
Amanda Palmquist 2000 02 07
Derek Partio 1999 09 01
Blake Passfield 1999 09 01
Deborah Perry-Cywink 1999 09 01
Allan Phillips
2000 02 07
Diana Platt 1999 09 01
Charlene Pratt 1999 09 01
KellyRice 1999 09 01
Colin Robbins 2000 02 07
Marcia Sage 2000 02 07
Nancy Scidmore 2000 02 07
2000 June 27...281
PROBATIONARY APPOINTMENTS
Name
Secondary
Peter Scrivener
Robert Shackelton
Jennifer Shaw
Lisa Shelton
Andrew Smith
Barbara Smith
Krista Smith
Earl Stewart
Scott Taylor
Denise Taylor-Edwards
Elizabeth Thibodeau
Daisy Thorpe
Michelle Trudgeon
Hendrik VanHarten
Paul Vejvoda
Gurinder Virdee
Susan Vomacka
Marie Vreugdenhill
Deborah Wales
Nadia Walter
Ian Watson
KimberlyWilliams
CindyWilliamson
Kristin Wilson
Kirby Wilton-Duffy
Rebecca Wright
Gavin Young
TEACHING STAFF
Start Date
199910 05
1999 09 01
2000 02 07
1999 09 01
2000 02 07
2000 01 24
1999 10 07
2000 02 07
2000 02 07
1999 09 28
1999 09 01
2000 02 07
1999 09 01
1999 09 01
1999 09 01
2000 02 07
2000 02 07
2000 02 07
2000 02 07
1999 09 01
1999 09 01
1999 09 01
1999 09 01
1999 09 01
199911 29
2000 02 07
1999 09 01
NEW APPOINTMENTS -SUPPORT STAFF
Name
Terry Aerts
Wendy Allen
Bev Anderson
Dianne Bennett
Art Beye
Jim Blais
Position
Secretary
Clerical Assistant
Support Worker/Counsellor
Custodian
Custodian
Custodian
Start Date
199910 05
1999 05 03
19991012
1999 0517
2000 01 31
1999 09 27
2000 June 27...282
NEW APPOINTMENTS -SUPPORT STAFF
Name Position Start Date
Mary Bowen
Custodian 1999 0611
Kari Broderick Social Service Worker 1999 09 22
Ron Buren Technical System Analyst 2000 0313
Lisa Caughiin
Custodian 2000 02 07
Wendy Cepcik
Clerical Assistant 1999 06 06
Julie Comeau Custodian 2000 01 03
Lori Ciilhane Speech &Language Pathologist
1999 09 20
Brandon Darbyson Custodian 2000 01 31
Ted Dawkins Custodian 1999 06 07
Angela De Vries
Secretary 1999 10 08
David Deketelaere Custodian 2000 0313
Eva DeVouge Custodian 2000 0214
Dennis Dtydak Custodian 1999 0517
David Dyer
Custodian 1999 07 05
Dave Ferguson Voice Telecommunications Specialist 2000 01 31
Chris Fredin Custodian 2000 01 03
Mary Froese Secretary 2000 02 21
Janey Gamble Payroll Clerk 1999 08 03
Christine Graham Custodian 2000 01 03
Jason Greenwood Custodian 2000 01 03
Bev Greenwood Secretary 2000 02 21
Walter Gutierrez Custodian 19991012
Brenda Hammond Senior Personnel Clerk 2000 02 21
Nick Holden Custodian 1999 09 27
Rebecca Holloway Custodian 1999 11 29
Brad Howell-Harries Custodian 2000 04 03
MaryAnn Hubert
Accounting Clerk
199910 08
Jolan Jambor Custodian 2000 05 29
Joanne Johnson Technical System Analyst 2000 02 28
Marion Jones Personnel Clerk 2000 01 03
Julie Knights Thomson Social Sen/ice Worker 19991012
Jan Kubicki Custodian 2000 0313
Doug Lafete Custodian 1999 0517
Connie Laur Custodian 2000 01 03
Shawn Lee Custodian 2000 0313
Brenda Leering Clerical Assistant 2000 02 14
Carrie Lizmore Instructional Assistant 2000 03 27
2000 June 27...283
NEW APPOINTMENTS -SUPPORT STAFF
Name Position Start Date
Ruth Lonsberry Custodian 1999 11 29
Rebecca Lopez-Bcnilla Custodian 2000 0214
Darlene MacKenzie Payroll Clerk 1999 08 03
Anne MacKinnon Clerical Assistant 2000 01 18
Roberta MacLean Receptionist 199910 05
David Martin Custodian -1999 09 27
Paul Mason Custodian 199911 29
Kathy McDermott Psychologist 1999 10 12
Sandra Miller Support Worker/Counsellor 1999 09 07
John Milonas Tech System Analyst 2000 02 28
TerrI MItchell-Sabourin Speech &Language Pathologist 2000 01 10
Margaret Mordush Pay Control Assistant 2000 04 25
Yvonne Olivelra Speech &Language Pathologist 1999 09 08
Cheryle Opdeweegh Custodian 199911 29
Bill Plzollnas Custodian 2000 02 14
Christine Poysor Custodian 2000 01 03
Margaret Prieur Payroll Clerk 2000 01 10
William Pruder Custodian 1999 0517
Sue Pullam Administrative Assistant 2000 01 04
Robert Reld Custodian 2000 02 14
Deborah Reitzel-Jaffe Psychologist 1999 09 07
Laurie Richards Custodian -2000 01 03
Valerie Richardson Clerical Assistant 19991012
Angela Rodrlques Payroll Clerk 1999 0819
Robert Rohrer Custodian 1999 09 27
Mary Sakells Clerical Assistant 2000 0214
Danlella Sands Social Service Worker 1999 09 23
Patricia Schultz Educational Assistant 1999 03 22
Carol Shepherd Payroll Clerk 2000 01 17
Jane Shepherd Clerical Assistant 2000 03 29
Sandy Shoemaker Secretary 2000 02 09
Steven SIvyer Custodian 1999 07 05
Carolyn Smith Payroll Clerk 1999 08 03
Sandra Smith Clerical Assistant 1999 0517
Susan Smythe Clerical Assistant 2000 02 07
2000 June 27...284
NEW APPOINTMENTS -SUPPORT STAFF
Name Position Start Date
Annette Somers Secretary 2000 02 14
Laurie Szymanst^i
Clerical Assistant 2000 01 17
Carol Tanner Clerical Assistant 1999 0412
KathyTellier Payroll Clerk
1999 08 23
Carla Ullapaugh HelpDeskTechnical SupportAnalyst
2000 0214
Paul Vanboxmeer Custodian 2000 0313
Jeff Verhagen Systems Integration Specialist 1999 09 22
Steve Vickers Custodian 2000 01 10
Cheryl Wells
Secretary 1999 12 22
Cameron Williams Technical System Analyst 2000 06 05
Randy Wilson GraphicDesign/DesktopPublisher 2000 01 31
Janice Winkenivorth Clerical Assistant 2000 02 23
Ellen 2!iouvas Payroll Clerk
2000 01 10
Recommendations:
1.SecondaryStreet Infrastructure Development Tender and Cost Sharing
1.1 That the tender of Blue-Con Inc. in the total amount of $4 288 399.42 be
approvedsubjecttoacceptance ofsuch bythe London District Catholic
School Board and the Corporation ofthe Town of Strathroy.
1.2 That the Board's share of the above tender of Blue-Con Inc.'s contract
be limited to $924 471.42.
1.3 That the Board authorize administration to enter into the necessary
agreements and arrangements to effect the above contract and the
Board's share thereof.
2.Partner Memorandum of Understanding
2.1 Thatthe BoardapprovetheamendmenttothePartner Memorandum of
Understanding dated 2000 April 20 between the Board, the London
District Catholic School Board and the Corporation of the Town of
Strathroy.
3.Architectural Programand ConceptualDesignand Site Development Plan
3.1 That the Board approve the Architectural Program and Conceptual
Design ofthe Stratiiroy SecondarySchools Multi-Use Project together
with theSite Development Planofthe project,subjecttothe approvalof
such by the London DistrictCatholic School Board.
2000 June 27...285
4.That Brevik Scorgie Wasyiko Morrison Architects be awarded the contract to
provide architectural services for Northdale Central P.S.,Dorchester,addition
and renovations.
5. That Dickson Partnership Inc.Architectsbe awarded the contract to provide
architectural services for Central Senior P.S.,Woodstock,addition and
renovations.
6. ThattheChapel P.S.,Woodstock,andthe propertylocatednextto Victoria P.S.,
Woodstock,be offered for sale.
7. That the resignations,and resignations to retirement, forthe following teachers
be accepted under the mutual consent clauses,effective on the dates indicated:
Name Resignation Date
Penny Bikos 2000 08 31
Steve Byrne 2000 08 31
Susan Byrne 2000 08 31
Kristin Frank 2000 08 31
Katherine Hajer 2000 06 30
Jeffery Innis Jenkins 2000 06 30
Don Kroes 2000 08 31
Andrea Master 2000 08 31
Stephanie Niescier 2000 08 31
Mark O'Grady 2000 08 31
Susan Ornbratt 2000 08 31
Roxanne Saunders 2000 08 31
Christy Stewart 2000 08 31
Name Retirement Date
Dale Armstrong 200011 30
Richard Brown 199911 30
Carol Anne Johnson 2000 10 31
Janet Ronald 2001 02 28
Kathie Rozman 2000 06 30
8.That the motion approved at the in camera session,2000 June 27,related to
negotiations,be adopted.
D.STEWART
Chairperson
The report is received and the recommendations are adopted on motion ofSmith and
Vaughan.
Trustees Hart and Nurse absent during voting.
2000 June 27...286
MOTIONS,NOTICE OF WHICH HAS BEEN GIVEN
70-A.Bennett and Smith move that:
Whereas the Lester B.Pearson School for the Arts has just celebrated 10
yearsof tremendous success forstudents,parentsand staff,and
Whereas the Thames Valley District School Board believes in program
equity,and
Whereasthere has been great interestinthe programacross the District,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Administration undertake a feasibility study to
expand the School for the Arts through additional sites,in consultation with
our stakeholders, and reportto the Board no laterthan 2001 January.
The motion is adopted.
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS
71«A.Ontario Public School Boards'Association -Update
Trustee Brock provides an overview of the events of the Ontario Public
School Boards'Association (OPSBA)12"^Annual General Meeting heldon
2000June 15-18.Appreciation is extended tothe presenters and support
staff for their contribution.
Trustee Nurse provides highlights of workshops presentedby Shippley and
Righton,that provided creative solutions on how to move forward with the
new regulations (Biil 74).It issuggested thatcopies ofthe resource materials
pertaining tothe impact on school boards,and corporate and community
accountabiiities,be provided for all Trustees.
Student Representative Deathepresents information regarding thestudent
workshops that provided networking opportunities for many students from
across tlie province.
The reportis received on motionof Brockand Nurse.
Trustee l-lart is absent during voting.
2000 June 27...287
71-B.Student Representative Appointment
Peter Doelman, a Grade 12 student at Central Elgin Collegiate InstituteinSt.
Thomas,has been eieoted as Student Representative on the Board of
Trustees for the Thames Valley District School Board,to sen/e for one
academic year commencing in September for the 2000-2001 school year.
Peter willreplace Ashley Deathe,Uie current Student Representative whose
term is complete at the end ofthis school year.
In accordance withthe Board Policy,Student Representation on the Board,
a focus meeting was held on 2000 May 18 to elect one non-voting student
representative on the Board to serve for a term of one academic school year.
Six candidates for the position submitted an application to their principal,
outlining their academic,school,extra-curricular and/or community
involvement experiences,including a brief explanation of their interest in
sen/ing inthis role. Atthe focus meeting on May 18,student delegates from
18 secondary schools selected Peter Doelman to be their representative for
this position.
The responsibilities ofthe student representative Include the following:
- to regulariy attend Board meetings (except the Committee of the Whole
in camera sessions);
- to be knowledgeable about,and willing to comply with.Board Bylaws
and Rules of Procedure;
- to serve as a student liaison representative for the Board at various
events;
to consult with, and to keep,student councils Informed about Board
issues of interest and concern to students;
- to declare a conflict of interest Inmatters that havea direct pecuniary
interest to the student or members of the student's immediate family
(e.g. father, mother, sister, brother).
Even though the student representative is a non-voting member ofthe
Board,he/she will have the same opportunityfor participation at public
meetings ofthe Board and at public meetings of committees ofthe Board
as granted to elected Board members.
The report is received on motion of Smith and Nurse.
Trustee Hart is absent during voting.
2000 June 27...288
COMMUNICATIONS
72-A.Received 2000 May 04 from Cecile Somme,Director of Education,Huron-
Superior Catholic District School Board to Franl<Kelly,Secretary ^CODE,
regarding recommendation of the Robins'Report -"Protecting Our Children"
and urging the Ministry to provide funding to ensure that all the
recommendation can be implemented.
Received on motion of Brock and Townshend.
72-B.Received 2000 June 01 from John Macri,Chairperson,Windsor-Essex
Catholic District School Board to Norbert Hartmann, Assistant Deputy
Minister of Education,regarding Health andSafetygrant allocation of $50M
under the school renewal on mould abatement.
Received on motion of Brock and Townshend.
72-C.Received 2000 June 09fromCatharineTozer, Chairperson, KawarthaPine
Ridge District School Board toJanet Ecker,Minister ofEducation,regarding
a motion approved at its 2000 May 25 meeting,requesting thatthe Ministry
conductan independent review ofcompensationlevelfortrustees.
Received on motion of Brock and Townshend.
72-D.Received 2000 June 15 from Jackie Dorssers,EasterSeals Society,advising
that she will no longer be the alternate representative on the Special
Education Advisory Committee:as per guidelines foreligibility,she no longer
qualifies.Jaclde has been appointed co-chair of the Spina Bifida and
Hydrocephalus Association (London Chapter)effective 2000June.
Received on motion of Brock and Townshend.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjournsat 11:20 p.m.on motion ofBennettand Hunter.
CONFIRMED:
Chairperson
2000 June 27...289
Thames Valley District School Board POLIGY
Title ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION Policy No.
Department PROGRAM SERVICES Status
Reference(s)Education Act33 (1),49-1,234 Effective Date
Regulation 285
Itis the policy of the Board that the organization of Adult and Continuing Education shall
operate on an overall cost-recovery basis.Credit courses will adhere to Ministry of
Education guidelines.
itIs also the policyofthe Board that procedures regarding Secondary School registration
of students In Adult and Continuing Education courses shall be in accordance with
applicable sections of the Education Act and Regulations.Exceptions to registration in
Adultand Continuing Education courses in favour of registration In regular day school
courses will be made through the officeofthe Superintendent of Education responsible for
the student's area of residence and through Operations Council.
Administered By PRINCIPALS Board Resolution
SUPERINTENDENTS OF EDUCATION Date
Date of Last
Amendment
2000 June 27...290
Thames Valley District School Board POLICY
Title CHILD ABUSE AND PROTECTION Policy No.
Department PROGRAM SERVICES Status
Reference(s)• Child and Family Services Amendment Act Effective Date
(Proclaimed March 31,2000)
•Education Act
• Ontario College of Teachers Act
•Reporting Child Neglect and Abuse
Procedure
•It i&^the policy ofthe Boardthat appropriate procedures be Inplace to ensure a clear and
coordinated response to child protection issues which include abuse,harassment and
employee misconduct.
These procedures will reflectthe recognitionthat the majorityof perpetrators inchild abuse
situations are well known to the child and therefore include family members,community
volunteers, Board employees and sen/ice providers withinand outside the school setting.
There will be corresponding procedures relating to hiring, staff training, reporting
suspicions of child abuse and neglect,responding to students with special needs,
investigating employee misconduct, and cooperating with appropriate investigative
agencies.These procedures will support the Board's commitmenttoa safe,respectful and
nurturing environment.
The Board's commitment to a coordinated response will also include providing,through its
curriculum,programs specifically designed to educate students on personal safety.
Administered By EXECUTIVE SUPERINTENDENT Board
OF OPERATIONS SERVICES Resolution/Date
Date of Last
Amendment
2000 June 27...291
Thames ValleyDistrictSchool Board POLICY
Title ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND Policy No.
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Department PROGRAM SERVICES Status
Reference(s)ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT Effective Date
102/94 PARTX
itis the policyofthe Boardto be an active leader and corporate model forEnvironmental
Responsibility.The Board believes that the qualityoflifeand the survivalofall living things
are dependent upon the protection ofthe planet earth and its biosphere,and to this end:
• confirmsthat Environmental Responsibility is a core corporate value for the Board;
•assumes a leadership role, corporately and in schools,by modelling sound
Environmental Education and Management attitudes and practices;
•encourages allBoard personnel and students to promote environmentally appropriate
practices that reduce,reuse and recycle all materials,whenever such practices are
feasible;
• is committed to supporting staff and students through curriculum and day-to-day
practices whichlinkcitizenship and environmental stewardship.Itis expected that the
ethics of environmental stewardship are instilled as.exit outcomes of all graduates;
•recognizes that protection of the environment may require an investment of time,
energy and funding:
• is committed to supporting and developing partnerships,where possible,with federal,
provincial, regional, civic, school, and family initiatives that acknowledge sound
environmental principles.
Administered By EXECUTIVE SUPERINTENDENT OF Board
PROGRAM SERVICES,AND Resolution/Date
EXECUTIVE SUPERIhfTENDENT OF
BUSINESS SERVICES
Date of Last
Amendment
r
2000 June 27...292
Thames ValleyDistrictSchool Board
POLIGY
•
Title SELECTION OF LEARNING RESOURCES Policy No.
Department PROGRAM SERVICES Status
Reference(s)Effective Date
It isthe policy ofthe Board to provide a wide rangeof high quality learning resourcesinits
schools. Such learning resources mayincludeprint,other media and human resources,
and should reflect our multi-faceted society,address the intellectual,cultural,and social
needs of students and support the pursuit oftruth and knowledge.
Administered By EXECUTIVE SUPERINTENDENT OF Board
PROGRAM SERVICES Resolution/Date
Date ot Last
Amendment
2000 June 27...293
Thames ValleyDistrictSchool Board POLICY
Title SCHOOL COUNCILS Policy No.
Department HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES Status
Reference(s)• Ministryof Education PPM 122 Effective Dale
•School Council Handbook
Itisthe policyofthe BoardtoworkwithSchool Councils as valuable partners at the school
and board level, to fulfill their role as currently outlined bythe provincial government.
Administered By HUMAN RESOURCE Board Resolution
SERVICES /Date
Date of Last
Amendment
2000 June 27...294
Thames Valley District Scliool Board POLIOY
Title HOME &SCHOOL AND OTHER PARENT
AND STUDENT ASSOCIATIONS
Policy No.
Department HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES Status
Reference(s)Effective Date
ItIsthe policy ofthe BoardtorecognizeHomeandSchool Associations,and otherparent
and student associations,as viable partners at the school and board level.
Administered By HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES Board Resolution
/Date
Date of Last
Amendment
2000 June 27...295
Thames Valley District School Board POLIOY
Title HEALTH AND SAFETY Policy No.
Department DIRECTOR'S SERVICES Status
Reference(s]»Occupational Health and Safety Act Effective Date
and its Regulations
»Board Safety Standards
»School Safety Rules
*•Relevant Board Procedures
It is the policy-of the Board that, to ensure an accident free working and learning
environment, allstaff,students and non-Board personnel on our premises must comply
withthe Occupational Healthand Safety Act and itsRegulations, Board Safety Standards,
School Safety Rules, and other applicable legislation.
Itisthe responsibility of individual employees and non-boardpersonnel to ensure thatthey
complywiththe provisionsofthe Occupational Health and Safety Actand its Regulations,
and Safety Standards and Rules as enumerated.
Acopy of this Policyis to be posted in each Board facility.
The Safety Department and the Joint Health and Safety Committees will act as a resource
toall groups and individuals.An update/report will be submitted tothe.Board on an annual
basis.
Administered By HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES Board Resolution
/Date
Date of Last
Amendment
2000 June 27...296
Thames Valley District School Board POLICY
Title COMMUNITY USE OF BUILDINGS,Policy No.
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
(RENTAL AND LEASE AGREEMENTS)
Department OPERATIONS SERVICES Status
Reference(5)Effective Date
The Board will make available to the residents of the Thames Valley District School
Board, its schools,facilities and equipment. This availability will be made with the
provision thatthere is noadditionalcost tothe Board. The use ofsuch facilities should
not impact the regularschool program or the security/maintenance of its properties.
All school-related functions shall have priority over rentals. Any rentals or leases will
be arranged through the school.Where an organization wishes to rent more than one
site,such arrangements should be made through the Community Education Centre.
The Board does not support the consumption ofalcoholwhen under age students are
present.
Any application fora special occasion permitmust have the approval ofthe Principal,
In consultation with the local School Council.Students are not permitted to be a part
of the event or in the area covered by the permit. However,students under the
supervision of parents orwith parental approval,are permitted to participate inthe area
or during the hours covered by the permit.
Events at Board offices and non-regular day school facilities will require the approval
of the Executive Secretary of the Board or office supervisor,as appropriate.
CLASSIFICATIONS:
The following shall be administered bythe Principalforschool sites,bythe Officeofthe
Executive Secretary for the Board Office (Education Centre),and by the appropriate
Office Supervisor for other non-school sites.
The priorityavailability of bookings shall be generally;
Group A SCHOOL RELATED -Meetings and school fund-raising activities of
School Councils,Home and School and other Parent and Student
Associations,and evening or weekend events organized bythe school.
2000 June 27...297
GroupB MEETINGACTIVITIESFORYOUTH-RELATEDCOMMUNITY GROUPS
- run by local community members involvedwithyouth groups such as
Boy Scouts,Girl Guides,4H Clubs,Cadets and Bible Clubs.Youth
groups are defined as those where the participants are under the age of
18.
Group C YOUTH SPORTS ANDFITNESS ACTIVITIES (up to age 18),STAFF
GROUPS (staffgroups must be made up ofa minimumof50% of Board
employees).
Group D ADULT GROUPS AND FUNCTIONS which may have an admission
charge,a participation cost or fee, or are funded by an agency.This
includes Rate Payers Groups, Cultural or Athletic Groups, Church
Groups,Provincial Associations,Federal/Provincial/Municipal
Government Departments or Agencies.
Group E COMMERCIALfunctions sponsored ormanaged bycommunity members
or groups who are running the function to raise money or charging a fee
withintent to fund this organization. Inthis category examples would be
public concerts,non-Board training,leadership or educational programs
run by non-Thames Valley District School Board directions and municipal
events.
Administered By PRINCIPALS,Board Resolution 21-B(1)
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY,/Date 1999 01 26
OFFICE SUPERVISOR
Date of Last Amendment
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POLICIES/PROCEDURES/MEMORANDA/TOPIC TO BE WITHDRAWN
PROGRAM SERVICES
Reference Former Policy or Procedure
Elgin 716.07 Animals -Live in the Classroom
Elgin 701.05 Athletic Programs: Fundraising
Elgin 703.09 Athletic Programs:Lost instructional Time
London 29 Calculators,The Use of
London
Oxford
04
501
Cooperative Education .
Workplace Programs for Students
Oxford 502 Cooperative Education Advisory Committee
Oxford 516 Commercially Organized Student Tours
Oxford
Elgin
5031000 Course Approvals / New Programs
Changes in School Programs
Oxford 504 Course Evaluations,New
Middlesex 900-2 Curriculum Document Charges
London
Middlesex
Oxford
001
900-3
101
CurriculumReview,Development &Implementation
Curriculum Guidelines (Ministry)• Implementation
Curriculum Review,Development&Implementation
Middlesex 500-7 Driver Education
Middlesex 600-9 Early &Ongoing Identification of Learning Abilities &
Needs, EarlyYears &EarlyFormativeYears
Oxford 405 Extra-Curricular Activities Supervision
Oxford 518 Field Studies Centre
Middlesex
Oxford
Elgin
500-2
408
703-06
1003.01
Field Trips
FieldTrips Funding &Authorization
Safety-Field Trips-Small Aircraft Notto be Used
Trips &Excursions
2000 June 27...299
POLiCIES/PROCEDURES/MEMORANDAn"OPlC TOBE WITHDRAWN
PROGRAM SERVICES
Reference Former Policy or Procedure
Elgin 1012.01 French Immersion &Extended French
Oxford 412 Instruments &EquipmentLoanedto Schools
Oxford 509 Medication/Health Care Assistance
London 5 Numeracy
Oxford 505 Performing ArtsinElementarySchools
Oxford 506 PhysicalEducation&Athletics-Equity,Safety,
Insurance
Elgin 800.01 Programs Sponsored byOutside Agencies
Middlesex 500-24,
700-6
Special Education •IPRC
Oxford 508 Student Injuryor Accident
Middlesex
Oxford
500-31
416
Substance Abuse
Abuse of Alcohol &Other Drugs
Middlesex 500-30 Swimming;Water Safety; Pool Parties
Middlesex 900-1 Values Education
Oxford 501 Workplace Programs for Students
Oxford 222 Yearbooks
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