1/30/2018 - Regular Board Meeting
THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
2018 JANUARY 30, 7:00 P.M.
BOARD ROOM, EDUCATION CENTRE
The Board met in regular session on 2018 January 30 in the Board Room at the Education Centre,
meeting in public session at 7:00 p.m. The following were in attendance:
TRUSTEES
ADMINISTRATION AND OTHERS
M. Reid (Chair)
J. Bennett
R. Campbell
C. Goodall
G. Hart
P. Jaffe
B. McKinnon
S. Polhill
P. Schuyler
J. Skinner
R. Tisdale
J. Todd
L. Elliott
B. Williams
Regrets:
A. Morell
Student Trustees: T. Kennedy, S. Kim, N. Lavdas
1. CALL TO ORDER
Board Chair M. Reid called the meeting to order at 7:00 and acknowledged the traditional territory on
which the Board meeting is held.
2. O CANADA
The meeting was opened with the playing of O Canada.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was approved on motion of Trustee J. Todd seconded by Trustee G. Hart.
4. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST – None
5. CHAIR’S COMMITTEE REPORT, 2018 JANUARY 23
Trustee R. Tisdale referred to the written report of the Chair’s Committee (CC-1) provided to the
Trustees in advance of the meeting.
The following recommendation was moved by R. Tisdale, seconded by R. Campbell and CARRIED:
THAT Trustee B. McKinnon be appointed to the Board of the Thames Valley
Education Foundation (TVEF) for the term ending 2018 November 30.
Trustee Todd expressed his gratitude to Trustee McKinnon for stepping in notin g his work schedule
precludes him from attending upcoming meetings of TVEF. Chair Reid extended appreciation to
Trustee Todd.
6. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN-CAMERA, 2018 JANUARY 30
Trustee Tisdale reported the Committee of the Whole met in-camera from 6:30 p.m. to 6:53 p.m. The
committee discussed legal and negotiation matters. No conflicts of interest were declared.
The following motion was moved by R. Tisdale, seconded by J. Bennett and CARRIED:
That the Board forwards the Proposed Executive Compensation Program for
Ontario’s Publicly Funded School Boards template for TVDSB and the public input
to the Ministry of Education.
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7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m. on motion of Trustee J. Todd, seconded by Trustee C. Goodall
and CARRIED.
Confirmed:
Chairperson
REPORT OF THE CHAIR’S COMMITTE
2018 January 23
12:13 p.m. – 1:51 p.m.
MEMBERS
J. Bennett A. Morell
M. Reid (Chair) R. Tisdale
Regrets: C. Goodall
ADMINISTRATION AND OTHERS
L. Elliott
B. Williams
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda, as amended, was approved by motion.
2. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST – none declared
3. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDAS
The Advisory Committee meeting agendas for 2018 February 6 and 2018 February 13 were reviewed
and discussed.
The Special In-Camera and Public Board meeting agendas for 2018 January 30 were reviewed.
4. CORRESPONDENCE
Copies of letters from ETFO and OSSTF regarding the High School Project were received.
Correspondence will be included on the 2018 February 27 Board meeting agenda.
5. IN CAMERA
On motion the committee moved in-camera at 1:33 p.m., reconvening in public session at 1:51 p.m.
6. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES INTERVIEWS
Discussion considered the process for confirming the members hip of the interview committee.
7. ADDITIONAL MEETING DATES – BOARD AND ADVISORY
The following meetings were added to the schedule of Board and Advisory Committee meetings:
Planning and Priorities Advisory Committee – April 17 and May 15
Special Meeting of the Board – May 29 and June 19
8. CATERING COSTS
The catering costs for Board and Advisory Committee meetings were reviewed. The importance of
attendees sending in their RSVPs was highlighted.
9. INTERVIEWS FOR SECONDARY – PRINCIPALS AND VICE PRINCIPALS
The following motions were moved and carried:
That Trustees J. Bennett and J. Todd be appointed to sit on the Secondary Principal Interview
Committee scheduled in March 2018.
That Trustees R. Campbell and B. McKinnon be appointed to sit on the Secondary Vice-Principal
Interview Committee scheduled in March 2018.
10. SMUDGING
It was determine the smudging ceremony will be scheduled in June to coordinate with National
Aboriginal Day.
11. TVEF MEMBERSHIP
M. Reid reported Trustee J. Todd is unable to attend meetings of the T hames Valley Education
Foundation January through to March. It was noted the TVEF is having their Annual General Meeting
in February.
Through an electronic vote, the following recommendation was moved and carried:
That Trustee B. McKinnon be appointed to the Board of the Thames Valley Education
Foundation for the term ending 2018 November 30.
12. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (Standing Item) - none
13. STRATEGIC PLANNING FOLLOW UP (Standing Item)
L. Elliott reported on the planning for the community consultations; A. Morell and R. Tisdale offered to
follow up with C. Stager regarding the logistics for the consultations.
14. TRUSTEE TRANSITION/NEW TRUSTEE ORIENTATION (Standing Item) - none
15. UPCOMING EVENTS AND INITIATIVES
- Tooney Tuesday, February 13, 2018
- Student Trustee Debate and Election, April 26, 2018
- Award of Distinction, May 10, 2018
- TVDSB Student Leadership Conference, May 24, 2018
- International Certificate Program Graduation, May 31, 2018
Municipal Meetings:
- City of London, March 1, 2018 (tentative)
- Oxford County, March 29, 2018
- City of St. Thomas, March 29, 2018
- Elgin County, April 19, 2018
- Middlesex County, TBD
16. OTHER BUSINESS
a. 2018 January 23 Board Meeting Agendas
The in-camera and public Board meeting agendas for 2018 January 23 were reviewed and
discussed.
17. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING
February 20, 2018, 12:00 p.m.
18. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:51 p.m. by motion.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That Trustee B. McKinnon be appointed to the Board of the Thames Valley Education
Foundation for the term ending 2018 November 30.
MATT REID
Chairperson
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SUMMARY OF APPROVED RECOMMENDATIONS OF 2018 JANUARY 30
THAT Trustee B. McKinnon be appointed to the Board of the Thames Valley Education Foundation
for the term ending 2018 November 30.
That the Board forwards the Proposed Executive Compensation Program for Ontario’s Publicly
Funded School Boards template for TVDSB and the public input to the Ministry of Education.