Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board
November 13, 2001
Peel District School Board
Minutes of a Regular Meeting of the Peel District School Board, held in the Board Room, the HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario on Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at 20:00 hours.
Members present:
Janet McDougald, Chair
Ruth Thompson, Vice-Chair
Valerie Arnold-Judge
Randy Barnett
Beryl Ford
Dian Gray
Steve Kavanagh
Warren Kennedy
Sue McFadden
Sandy Ransom
Don Stephens
Rick Williams
Student Trustees:
Ashleigh Egerton, Student Trustee North
Ainsley Jenicek, Student Trustee South
Administration:
Ian Adamson, Superintendent of Special Education Program Services
Harold Brathwaite, Director of Education
Hal Brooks, Superintendent of Schools
John Cruickshank, Superintendent of Schools
Rani Dhaliwal, Controller, Finance and Administration
Marty Fowler, Director of Human Resources - Negotiations & Support Staff Services
Teresa González, Superintendent of Program Services
Jane Mason, Superintendent of Schools
Wayne McNally, Controller of Operations Services
Judith Nyman, Associate Director - Educational Services
David Pedwell, Superintendent of School Services and Staff Development
Tony Pontes, Superintendent of Schools
Berisford Richardson, Superintendent of Schools
Jim Smith, Controller, Information Technology Services
Marion Smith, Executive Assistant
Larry Street, Superintendent of Schools
Harinder Takhar, Associate Director - Corporate Services
Dave Thomas, Superintendent of Schools
Brian Woodland, Manager of Communication Services
Marlene Vieira, Board Reporter
1. Open Session
The Open Session commenced with the singing of O'Canada.
2. Approval of Agenda
The following items were distributed / added to the agenda:
Item 3.4 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board, October 23, 2001 (distributed)
Item 7.13 Copy of letter to the Minister of Education from Waterloo Region District School Board re need for school-based children's mental health supports (added)
Item 7.14 Copy of letter to the Minister of Health from Near North District School Board re the delisting of audiology services from OHIP schedule (added)
Item 12.3 OPSBA Fast Reports: Vol. 13, No. 26 (added)
Item 13.3 Letter from Ted McMeekin, MPP, requesting support for Private Member's Bill 144 - An Act to amend the Education Act to provide for a Special Education Advocate (added)
Resolution No. 01-287 moved by Steve Kavanagh
seconded by Valerie Arnold-Judge
Resolved, that the agenda be approved, as amended.
............. carried
(2/3 majority)
2. Declaration of Conflict of Interest
There were no conflicts of interest declared.
3. Minutes of the Physical Planning and Building Committee Meeting, October 2, 2001
Minutes of the Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee Meeting, October 16, 2001
Minutes of the Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting, October 16, 2001
Resolution No. 01-288a) moved by Ruth Thompson
seconded by Sue McFadden
Resolved:
1) that, the Minutes of the Physical Planning and Building Committee Meeting, held October 2, 2001, be received;
2) that, the Minutes of the Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee Meeting, held October 16, 2001, be received;
3) that, the Minutes of the Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting, held October 16, 2001, be received;
Resolution No. 01-288b) moved by Ruth Thompson
seconded by Sue McFadden
Resolved, that the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board, October 23, be approved.
.............. carried
At the Regular Meeting of the Board, held October 23, 2001, in the In Committee Session, Trustee Barnett had declared a Conflict of Interest with regard to Item 11: Places of Worship and School Functions. Trustee Barnett did not participate in discussion of this item, neither deliberating nor voting thereon.
4. Written Questions / Notices of Motion
There were no written questions or notices of motion.
5. Petitions
1. Trustee Gray re Busing for Toba Crescent
Trustee Gray delivered a petition containing 24 signatures of parents requesting that the school bus stop at Richvale and Toba Crescent be reinstated.
6. Special Section for Approval
1. Retirements
Resolution No. 01-289 moved by Beryl Ford
seconded by Don Stephens
Resolved, that the following retirements, be approved:
William Adair, Custodian, effective November 30, 2001
Lois Andrews, Food Services Assistant, effective March 30, 2001
Gloria Bucko, Secretary, effective February 1, 2002
Barbara Burton, Secretary, effective December 24, 2001
G. Rae Collins, Teacher, effective January 31, 2002
Carol Devlin, Accounts Payable Clerk, effective January 1, 2002
Therese Edwards, Principal, effective December 31, 2001
Fiona Fatijewski, Teacher, effective December 31, 2001
Jan Gardner, Teacher, effective January 31, 2002
Bryan Harrigan, Teacher, effective January 31, 2002
Sharleen Harris, Secretary, effective January 1, 2002
Joan Heck, Secretary, effective January 1, 2002
Dale C. Jones, Teacher, effective September 30, 2002
Miriella Kasslack, Secretary, effective March 18, 2002
Sherrill Ledingham, Teacher, effective November 25, 2001
Jeanne Moore, Principal, effective December 31, 2001
Jeanne Salt, Secretary, effective September 1, 2002
Andrew Schlotter, Teacher, effective October 18, 2001
Judith A. Schrempf, Vice-Principal, effective December 31, 2001
Millie Townsend, Secretary, effective February 1, 2002
Diane Waite, Secretary, effective November 5, 2001
Don Wright, Teacher, effective December 31, 2001
.............. carried
7. Special Section for Receipt
Resolution No. 01-290 moved by Warren Kennedy
seconded by Randy Barnett
Resolved, that the following items, be received:
1. Good News!
2. Letter from the Minister of Education in response to the Chair's letter re new regulations for school councils
3. Letter from the Minister of Education in response to the Chair's request for an independent review of trustee compensation
4. Copies of letters to the Minister of Education in support of Peel DSB's request for an independent review of trustee compensation:
a) Algoma District School Board
b) Durham District School Board
5. Letter to the Director from the Minister of Education acknowledging Peel DSB's resolution regarding average class size
6. Correspondence with the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario re Professional Learning Programs:
a) Letter from ETFO to the Director
b) Reply from the Director to ETFO
7. Letter from the Director to the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation in response to OSSTF's concerns re Teacher Re-certification and Professional Learning Programs
8. Letter to Associate Director Nyman from the Ministry of Education advising that Peel has been chosen as co-ordinating board for overall management of Early Reading Strategy - Regional Forums
9. Letter to the Chair from the Coalition for Gun Control providing an update
10. Letter to the Chair from the Fair Share for Peel Task Force providing an update on the activities of the Task Force and announcing the next public strategy meeting
11. Ministry of Education News Releases:
a) Test results confirm improvements in student learning
b) Students participate in programs preparing them for future career opportunities
12. Deceased: Beverlie Engel-Gray
Elise Luoranen
Paulette McGrath
13. Copy of letter to the Minister of Education from Waterloo Region District School Board re need for school-based children's mental health supports
14. Copy of letter to the Minister of Health from Near North District School Board re the delisting of audiology services from OHIP schedule
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Referring to Item 7.2, a trustee reiterated the concerns expressed by the Board in its letter to Minister Ecker about possible violations of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, with respect to the Ministry of Education's collection and distribution of names and addresses of school council chairs and co-chairs. Another trustee commented about the fact that legislation prohibits Board Members to be on school councils, yet it is up to individual councils to include a provision in their by-laws restricting participation by MPPs.
A trustee noted the speed of response from the Ministry of Education (Item 7.3) regarding the Board's request for review of trustee honorarium.
Regarding Item 7.6, a Board Member expressed concern about the tone of the letter from the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario (ETFO). He described the Board's current support regarding professional development for teachers, and commented that ETFO's suggestion for school councils to report to parents on the implementation of annual school action plans is an unreasonable request, which would only add to the current responsibilities of volunteers on school councils.
Under Item 7.8, positive comments were made about the Board being chosen as the co-ordinating school board for the overall management of the Early Reading Strategy - Regional Forums. Superintendent González provided further details on this Ministry of Education initiative.
Chair McDougald reminded trustees that Item 7.10 is a request for participants from the Board to attend a meeting of The Fair Share for Peel Task Force on Wednesday, November 28th.
Referring to Item 7.14, it was agreed that the Board would send a letter of support for the Near North District School Board's request that the government reconsider the delisting of audiology services from OHIP.
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Resolution No. 01-290 .............. carried
8. Recommendations of Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee, October 16, 2001
At a meeting of the Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee, held October 16, 2001, there were no recommendations to the Board.
Resolution No. 01-291 moved by Sandy Ransom
seconded by Sue McFadden
Resolved, that the following items emanating from the Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee meeting, held October 16, 2001, be received.
1. Reports/Information
Early Reading Strategy; Combined Grades Document; Online Schools Update; EQAO Update; Counting On You: Improving Literacy and Numeracy Skills - Grades 7-10; Kindergarten Assessment Package.
.............. carried
9. Recommendations of Special Education Advisory Committee, October 16, 2001
Resolution No. 01-292 moved by Valerie Arnold-Judge
seconded by Beryl Ford
Resolved, that the following recommendation of the Special Education Advisory Committee meeting, held October 16, 2001, be approved:
1. Special Education Plan: 2000-2001 Updates
That, the report re Special Education Plan: 2000-2001 Updates (Appendix I, as appended to the Minutes), be approved.
2. Reports/Information Received
Letter re Resignation of Ellen Forrest, Positive Action for Conductive Education (PACE) from SEAC; Updated SEAC Member and Alternate Member List; Alternatives to Suspension Review Committee; SEAC Calendar - Draft; Identification, Placement and Review Committees - 2001/2002; Teaching Assistant Allocation and Distribution; Professional Development Update; Special Education Program Services Work Plan; Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario: Promoting Early Intervention - Web-Based Teaching Tool; Letter to Minister Ecker from Greater Essex County DSB Director re Support for Children with Mental Health Needs.
.............. carried
10. Great Lakes Public School Enrolment Cap
Resolution No. 01-293 moved by Steve Kavanagh
seconded by Dian Gray
Resolved, that the report re Great Lakes Public School Enrolment Cap, be received.
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Chair of the Physical Planning and Building Committee, Steve Kavanagh, confirmed that, at the last Physical Planning and Building Committee Meeting, the Committee had made recommendations with respect to a proposed enrolment cap at Great Lakes Public School. He noted that, at the meeting, further clarification in writing had been requested with respect to how the proposed enrolment cap would affect siblings of students currently registered at Great Lakes Public School, who would be entering Kindergarten within the next few years. The above-noted report confirms that future students of families with children already enrolled at Great Lakes will not be affected by the December 21, 2001 cap.
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Resolution No. 01-293 .............. carried
11. Recommendations of the Physical Planning and Building Committee
Resolution No. 01-294 moved by Steve Kavanagh
seconded by Dian Gray
Resolved, that the following recommendation of the Physical Planning and Building Committee meeting, held November 6, 2001, be approved:
1. Great Lakes Public School Enrolment Cap
1. That, Great Lakes Public School enrolment be capped at 1,100 full-time equivalent (FTE), or approximately 1,250 head count students, effective December 21, 2001.
2. That, new Great Lakes Public School attendance area students exceeding the cap be directed to Birchbank Public School (K-Grade 5) and Robert J. Lee Public School (Grades 6-8).
2. Reports/Information Received
Annual Planning Document Update (oral); Heritage Designation of the Britannia Farm House; Cherry Hill - Occupancy Plan; Urban Development Institute - School Accommodation in Peel Region; Vandalism/Property Loss Report, dated October 23, 2001; Tender Activity Report - September 1, 2001 to October 22, 2001; City of Brampton - New Schools and Additions.
............... carried
12. Report of the Historic Memorabilia Policy Development Committee
Chair of the Historic Memorabilia Policy Development Committee, Ruth Thompson indicated that the above-noted report was being presented for receipt this evening, along with a recommendation to approve Policy #69, and a recommendation to establish the Dunton House as the location for the Peel District School Board archives.
The new policy, if approved, would be sent out to schools within the next few weeks, and schools would then be required to develop an inventory of historical memorabilia. The Committee recommends the establishment of the Dunton House as the location for the Board's archives, and this would be subject to obtaining the necessary funding to refurbish the building and to hire the services of an archivist.
Resolution No. 01-295 moved by Ruth Thompson
seconded by Valerie Arnold-Judge
Resolved:
1. that, the interim report of the Historic Memorabilia Policy Development Committee, be received;
2. that, Policy #69 - Historic Memorabilia (APPENDIX I), be approved;
3. that, the Dunton House be established as the Peel District School Board Archives.
.............. carried
Chair McDougald expressed appreciation to all the Committee Members for the efforts expended to-date.
13. Policy #15 - Investment of Surplus Funds
Associate Director Takhar informed the Board that the above-noted Policy #15 has been revised to reflect current provincial legislation.
Resolution No. 01-296 moved by Steve Kavanagh
seconded by Rick Williams
Resolved, that Policy #15 - Investment of Surplus Funds (APPENDIX II), as revised, be approved.
.............. carried
14. Financial Statements as at September 30, 2001
Associate Director Takhar responded to questions of clarification on various areas of the Financial Statements, dated September 30, 2001.
Resolution No. 01-297 moved by Don Stephens
seconded by Warren Kennedy
Resolved, that the Financial Statements as at September 30, 2001, be received.
.............. carried
15. ISA Funding 2001-2002: Interim Report
Superintendent of Special Education Program Services, Ian Adamson reviewed the Interim Report on ISA funding for 2001-2002. He explained that, since October 2000, the Ministry of Education has introduced a number of changes to the ISA process. The report outlined how grants for Special Education are allocated, and also described ISA history in Peel, highlights of the 2001-2002 ISA claims review process, and the Board's ISA Plan for 2001-2002. Superintendent Adamson relayed further details about the tremendous amount of work and time that has been expended by staff in the ISA submission and validation process. He confirmed that, next spring, the administration will have a better idea of where the Board stands with ISA funding, and a report will be brought back, which will be part of the Budget process.
Appreciation was expressed to Superintendent Adamson and his staff for the excellent work that has been done in this area. Clarifying information was provided in response to a request for an explanation of how the SEPPA and ISA grants are assigned. In addition, further clarification was provided regarding preliminary forecasts about what is needed in the validation process. It was noted that the claims review process will now be conducted in four cycles, beginning in September 2001 and ending in November 2002. At that time the Board will know the base ISA amount it will receive for the 2003-2004 school year.
A Board Member expressed concern about the consequences to Special Education, if the proxy amount of $22 million is not met at the end of the four cycles. Additional concerns were noted around the fact that Psychology staff have had to delay other duties, due to the amount of time required for documentation related to the ISA process.
Resolution No. 01-298 moved by Sandy Ransom
seconded by Randy Barnett
Resolved, that the ISA Funding 2001-2002 Interim Report, be received.
.............. carried
16. Exceptions Based Funding Pilot Project for Students with Developmental Disabilities After Age 21 ('After 21' Project)
Superintendent Adamson highlighted pertinent aspects of the above-noted report. He explained that the Ministry of Education has unexpectedly extended the After 21 pilot project for the 2001-2002 school year. Applewood Acres and Parkholme Schools have worked in conjunction with Community Living to provide this project for a fourth year. Chair McDougald expressed appreciation to the school principals, Arthur Corry and Pam McGugan and all staff for their efforts in, once again, implementing an excellent program.
Resolution No. 01-299 moved by Valerie Arnold-Judge
seconded by Sue McFadden
Resolved, that the report re Exceptions Based Funding Pilot Project for Students with Developmental Disabilities After Age 21 ('After 21' Project), be received.
.............. carried
17. Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) Testing
Superintendent of Program Services, Teresa González provided an oral report regarding the recent release of EQAO test results for Grade 3 and 6 students on the provincial tests from last May. She cautioned, however, that these test results are only a small portion of the complete picture about how well Peel students are doing. She also noted that the tests are not standardized tests, but a test of how well students are performing in the provincial curriculum.
The results reveal that about 90% of Peel students in Grade 3 and 6 performed well on the reading, writing and math tests, and they scored above the provincial average on all test areas. Superintendent González read out detailed results for all areas of testing, and pointed out interesting findings of this year's results. With respect to the Grade 6 scores, it was noted that, out of 90 schools, at least 30 received incomplete or inaccurate results. Therefore, all Peel DSB schools are now conducting a review of each student's assessment and their school's results to determine if results are accurate. The Board will express its concerns about this, in writing, to the EQAO and ask that the EQAO not release results to the public until it is certain that all information is correct.
Director Brathwaite commented that similar testing was done for many years in Britain, and it was not until the government increased funding support for schools and training of teachers, that noticeable improvement occurred in student achievement.
Brian Woodland, Manager of Communication Services provided details around the Board's communication of EQAO results. He confirmed that schools with accurate results will report them to parents by December 14th, when the Board releases school-by-school results. Schools with incomplete or inaccurate results will not release these until all information is correct, and parents will be informed about the problems with test results. It was also noted that EQAO scores will not be posted on the Board's website until schools have had a few weeks to communicate information to parents. It was suggested that a note be posted on the website explaining the problems that are being experienced by the Board, regarding the receipt of incomplete or inaccurate test results.
Resolution No. 01-300 moved by Ruth Thompson
seconded by Warren Kennedy
Resolved, that the oral report re EQAO, be received.
.............. carried
18. Reports from Ontario Public School Boards' Association
Resolution No. 01-301 moved by Ruth Thompson
seconded by Sue McFadden
Resolved, that the following reports, be received:
1. Fast Report: Vol. 13, No. 24
2. Fast Report: Vol. 13, No. 25
3. Fast Report: Vol. 13, No. 26
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Pointing out a reference in Vol. 13, No. 24 about the Learning Resources Bulletin, a Board Member asked that the information be passed on to schools. It was acknowledged that Superintendent González would relay the details.
Referring to the OPSBA Lobby Day on October 25th, Trustee Ford reported that she had attended this event and had asked that the presentation material given to MPPs be forwarded to the Peel MPPs who were not in attendance that day.
A positive comment was made about the efforts of OPSBA President, Liz Sandals in keeping the issue of tax credits for private school tuition in the media.
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Resolution No. 01-301 .............. carried
19. Letter to the Chair from Ottawa-Carleton District School Board re Public Education Funding
Resolution No. 01-302 moved by Ruth Thompson
seconded by Warren Kennedy
Resolved, that the letter to the Chair from the Ottawa-Carleton DSB requesting that school boards join in demonstrating that an improvement in the funding of public education is necessary, be received.
.............. carried
20. Letter from York Catholic District School Board re Funding for Special Education
The above-noted letter included an invitation to the Board, from the York Catholic DSB, to send representatives to a meeting to develop a unified approach in expressing the collective concerns of SEACs and school boards regarding Special Education funding. It was acknowledged that Superintendent Adamson, David Croome, Chair of SEAC, and Trustee Arnold-Judge would attend the meeting on November 24th.
Resolution No. 01-303 moved by Valerie Arnold-Judge
seconded by Ruth Thompson
Resolved, that the letter from York Catholic DSB regarding a meeting about Special Education funding, be received.
.............. carried
21. Letter to the Chair from Ted McMeekin, MPP, Requesting Support for Private Member's Bill 144 - An Act to Amend the Education Act to Provide for a Special Education Advocate
Some comments in support of the above-noted proposed Bill were noted, however, it was suggested that the matter should be referred to the Board's Special Education Advisory Committee to review.
Resolution No. 01-304 moved by Ruth Thompson
seconded by Dian Gray
Resolved, that the letter to the Chair from Ted McMeekin, MPP, Requesting Support for Private Member's Bill 144 - An Act to Amend the Education Act to Provide for a Special Education Advocate, be referred to the Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting.
.............. carried
22. Reports from Trustee Representatives on Councils and Associations
Trustee Barnett reported that he had attended a recent meeting of the Brampton Safe City Association. Highlights included news about a zero budget, and a golf tournament planned for next year.
Trustee Gray described the recent launching on November 7th of "Peel Connects", a service funded by Industry Canada, which results in the provision of Internet access to Peel residents at 28 of the Board's schools.
Student Trustee Jenicek described a recent meeting of the Ontario Student Trustees' Association, which she had attended with Student Trustee Egerton. She noted that the positive experience had enabled them to meet many other student trustees and make meaningful contacts. Discussions included Grade 10 literacy, class sizes, teacher testing, and establishing a student senate over all boards in Ontario. Ainsley Jenicek thanked the Board for allowing them the opportunity to participate in the meeting.
Student Trustee Jenicek reported that the PSPC, which was started last year, is dealing with whether the group will be a Peel DSB student senate; the decision will be reported back. It will include student council representation from schools with Grade 6 to OAC students, and the first general meeting will be on November 15th in the Brampton Room at 6:00 p.m. Chair McDougald commented that it would be helpful for Board Members to receive any available minutes.
23. Question Period
Trustee McFadden congratulated Trustee Arnold-Judge who was recently nominated for the Caledon Woman of the Year Award.
Trustee Ford commented positively about the excellent events taking place throughout Peel schools in honour of Remembrance Day.
Trustee Thompson inquired about the status of funding for Readiness Centres, previously announced by the provincial government. Superintendent González noted that the administration does have concerns about the extended time that the Board has been waiting to receive this money. She indicated that other avenues for financing the centres are currently being explored by staff. It was acknowledged that this issue will need to be pursued until the appropriate funding is secured.
24. Public Question Period
Betty Holseth, President of Peel Elementary Occasional Teachers, asked questions about the funding line for school monitors in the Board's Budget. Chair McDougald advised that the questions would be responded to, in writing, if submitted to the Board following the meeting.
25. In Committee Session
Resolution No. 00-305 moved by Ruth Thompson
seconded by Warren Kennedy
Resolved, that the Committee move into the In Committee Session (21:50 hours).
.............. carried
The Committee moved back into Open Session at 22:50 hours, on a motion by Trustee McFadden
26. Adoption of In Committee Report
Resolution No. 01-306 moved by Warren Kennedy
seconded by Sue McFadden
Resolved, that the Report of the In Committee Session regarding: Personnel Matter - Termination of Teaching Contract; Promotion Process - Elementary Principal; Promotion Process - Elementary Vice-Principal; Promotion Process - Secondary Principal; Promotion Process - Secondary Vice- Principal; Appointment of Superintendent; Minutes of the Physical Planning and Building Committee (In Committee), held October 2, 2001; Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board (In Committee), held October 23, 2001; Recommendations of the Physical Planning and Building Committee (In Committee); Appointments; Retirements; Resignations; Education Exchange Leave; Letter re Britannia Farm Lands; Letter re Peel Children's Safety Village; Director's Report: Letter re Legal Firm Name Change to Keel Cottrelle LLP; Human Rights - Religious Material, and Question Period, be received, and that the recommendations contained therein, be approved.
.............. carried
27. Adjournment
Resolution No. 01-307 moved by Rick Williams
seconded by Randy Barnett
Resolved, that the meeting adjourn (22:50 hours).
.............. carried
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RESOLUTIONS APPROVED IN IN COMMITTEE SESSION - NOVEMBER 13, 2001
Members present:
Janet McDougald, Chair
Ruth Thompson, Vice-Chair
Valerie Arnold-Judge
Randy Barnett
Beryl Ford
Dian Gray
Steve Kavanagh
Warren Kennedy
Sue McFadden
Sandy Ransom
Don Stephens
Rick Williams
1. Approval of the Agenda
That, the agenda be approved, as amended.
2. Personnel Matter - Termination of Teaching Contract
That the teacher named in the report be terminated for just cause, effective November 14, 2001.
3. Promotion Process: Elementary Principal
That the report of the promotion process for the position of Elementary Principal, as attached at Appendix I, be approved.
4. Promotion Process: Elementary Vice-Principal
That the report of the promotion process for the position of Elementary Vice-Principal, as attached at Appendix II, be approved.
5. Promotion Process: Secondary Principal
That the report of the promotion process for the position of Secondary Principal, as attached at Appendix II, be approved.
6. Promotion Process: Secondary Vice-Principal
That the report of the promotion process for the position of Secondary Vice- Principal, as attached at Appendix IV, be approved.
7. Appointment of Superintendent
That Shirley-Ann Teal, currently Principal at Princess Margaret Public School, District School Board of Niagara, be appointed to the position of Superintendent of Schools, for the Elementary Schools in the Applewood, Cawthra Park, Glenforest, Gordon Graydon, Rick Hansen (Fairwind) and T.L. Kennedy (Valleys) families, effective January 1, 2002.
8. Minutes of the Physical Planning and Building Committee (In Committee), October 2, 2001
That the Minutes of the Physical Planning and Building Committee (In Committee), held October 2, 2001, be received.
9. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board (In Committee), October 23, 2001
That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Board (In Committee), held October 23, 2001, be approved.
10. Recommendations of the Physical Planning and Building Committee (In Committee)
That the following recommendation resulting from the meeting of the Physical Planning and Building Committee (In Committee), held November 6, 2001, be approved:
1. Proposal for Energy Management Plan
That, staff proceed to negotiate an Energy Management Plan contract.
2. Reports/Information Received
The Committee received the following information/reports: Selection of Architect - Fletcher's Meadow Secondary School, Brampton; Britannia Farm Concept Plan.
11. Appointments
That the appointments of teaching staff to probationary and long term contracts, as attached at Appendix V, be approved.
12. Retirements
That the report of retirements of staff, be received.
13. Resignations
That the report of resignations of teaching staff, as attached at Appendix VI, be approved.
14. Education Exchange Leave
That the report of education exchange applications, as attached at Appendix VII, be approved.
15. Letter re the Britannia Farm Lands
That the letter to the Chair re the Britannia Farm Lands, be received.
16. Letter re Legal Firm Name Change to Keel Cottrelle LLP
That the letter re legal firm name change to Keel Cottrelle LLP, be received.
17. Human Rights - Religious Material
That the oral report re Human Rights - religious material, be received.
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