Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Highlights of the April 13, 2004 meetingBoard Highlights
Peel public schools celebrate Education Week 2004
Peel public schools will host hundreds of special activities and events to celebrate Education Week 2004. To give schools plenty of time to hold activities, this celebration of education will be held for two weeks from April 19 to 30. The theme for this year's focus on education is Helping Students Soar.
"Public schools are places where children can learn and grow - where students can be accepted and nurtured. With the help of parents and school staff, they will reach new goals and expand their personal horizons," says Jim Grieve, director of education. "Our theme, 'Helping Students Soar,' reminds us why, despite everything else that's happening in the world, we have reason to celebrate during Education Week. And that is because we encourage the best from our students."
In addition to inviting parents and community residents to visit their classrooms during the week, Peel schools are hosting concerts, plays, art displays, literacy festivals, story telling, environmental activities, science and math demonstrations and much more.
The board will honour 35 individuals with Awards of Excellence. The award recipients are students, volunteers, staff and community partners who have made outstanding contributions to public education in Peel. The awards will be presented at the Showcase of Excellence ceremony on April 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the board room, HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario St., Mississauga.
More than 440 individuals will also be honoured during Education Week with Awards of Distinction for their contributions to their school.
Board approves new "Fresh Start" alternative program
The Peel board approved that three teachers establish the "Fresh Start" program for students under principal expulsion and that the costs be incorporated in the 2004-05 budget. "Fresh Start" will provide a range of interventions with primary focus on the individual needs of each student in order to prepare them for successful return to school. Program components will include counselling, anger management, self management skills, drug reduction counselling, problem solving, life skills, work experience and vocational training as appropriate. In addition, students will have an individually designed academic program and transition plan. Community agencies will provide support programs to groups and individuals in transition. The report is available by calling 905-890-1010, ext. 2526.
Board approves 2004-05 budget development schedule
The board will hold the following budget development meetings:
May 11, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.:
Regular board meeting
Opportunity for public inputMay 19, 2004 at 4 p.m.:
Trustee informal budget information session
Proposed budget presentation to trusteesMay 21, 2004 at 2 p.m.:
Employee groups
Presentation of budget issues to associations, federations and unionsMay 31, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.:
Supplementary board meeting (budget)
Opportunity for public input
Finalization of proposed 2004-05 budgetJune 1, 2004 at 7 p.m. if required:
Supplementary board meeting (budget)
Finalization of proposed 2004-05 budgetBoard approves proposed boundary changes for Meadowvale Village and Streetsville secondary schools
The board approved that the proposed grade 9 and 10 boundary for the school tentatively known as Meadowvale Village Secondary School go out for consultation. The proposed boundary, which takes effect Sept. 2005, is as follows:
Commencing at the intersection of 9th Line and the Brampton/Mississauga City Limits
Then east along the Brampton/Mississauga City Limits to Hwy 10 (Hurontario St.)
Then south along Hwy 10 (Hurontario St.) to Britannia Rd.
Then west along Britannia Rd. to Creditview Rd.
Then north along Creditview Rd. to the Credit River
Then north along the Credit River to Hwy 401
Then west along Hwy 401 to Derry Rd.
Then west along Derry Rd. to the SL & H Railway
Then north west along the SL & H Railway to 9th Line
Then north along 9th Line to the point of commencementThe board approved that the proposed grade 9 to 12 boundary for Streetsville Secondary School go out for consultation. The proposed boundary, which takes effect Sept. 2005, is as follows:
Commencing at the intersection of the SL & H Railway and Derry Road
Then east along Derry Rd. to Hwy 401
Then east along Hwy 401 to the Credit River
Then south along the Credit River to Creditview Rd.
Then south along Creditview Rd. to Eglinton Ave. W.
Then west along Eglinton Ave. W. to the SL & H Railway
Then south along the SL & H Railway to Hwy 403
Then west along Hwy 403 to the Credit River
Then north along the Credit River to Eglinton Ave. W.
Then west along Eglinton Ave. W. to Erin Mills Pkwy.
Then north along Erin Mills Pkwy. to Britannia Rd. W.
Then west along Britannia Rd. W. to Glen Erin Dr.
Then north along Glen Erin Dr. to a point midway between Aquitaine Ave. and Battleford Rd.
Then east along a point midway between Aquitaine Ave. and Battleford Rd. through Lake Aquitaine to the SL & H Railway
Then north along the SL & H Railway to the point of commencementBoard approves tenders for school additions
The board approved the following tenders:
- $2,667,510 for the construction of Plowman's Park Public School's addition awarded to Torcom Construction Ltd.
- $3,734,300 for the construction of Agnes Taylor Public School's addition awarded to Jasper Construction Corp.
Board approves naming of two new schools
The Peel board approved that the school tentatively named Royal Orchard Middle School be officially named Royal Orchard Middle School. The board also approved that the school tentatively named Fletcher's Meadows #3 Junior Public School be officially named Brisdale Public School.
Board approves new policy to comply with Information and Privacy Commission's guidelines for using video surveillance cameras in schools
The Peel board approved the installation of security cameras in secondary schools on March 26, 2002. Security cameras are now installed in all 27 secondary schools.
The board approved a new policy, created in compliance with the Information and Privacy Commission's "Guidelines for Using Video Surveillance Cameras in Schools." The policy ensures that camera system users and the board will act in a responsible manner with respect to the notice, access, disclosure, retention, security and disposal of the personal information that is being collected, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Board approves 2004-05 school year calendar
The board approved the school year calendar for 2004-05. A copy of the calendar will be available on the Peel board website at www.peelschools.org in the "Calendar" section.
Board thanks staff for successful parent literacy conference
The third annual Peel District School Board parent conference had over 1,200 Peel parents excited about ways they could make a difference for their children. Parents registered for the conference from virtually every school in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. The conference - Make a difference in literacy and beyond - practical ways parents can boost learning - took place Saturday, April 3 at Lincoln M. Alexander Secondary School in Mississauga.
The free learning event provides parents of children at all grade levels with useful tips and practical ways to help their own children be successful in school. Noted Janet McDougald, chair of the board, "It was remarkable to see that many parents engaged in learning that supports student success. On behalf of the board, thank you very much to staff for your efforts in coordinating such an outstanding event. It was a great day for Peel."
Secondary Principal Appointment and Assignment
The board approved the following secondary principal appointment, effective May 1, 2004:
Brian Landriault from vice-principal at The Humberview School to principal at Streetsville Secondary School
The board approved the following secondary principal assignment, effective Sept. 7, 2004:
Carol Speers from leave to principal at Chinguacousy Secondary School
Elementary Principal Appointment and Assignments
The board approved the following elementary principal appointment, effective Sept. 7, 2004:
Jay Sugunan from vice-principal at Kingswood Drive Public School to principal at Birchbank Public School
The board approved the following elementary principal assignments, effective Sept. 7, 2004:
John McLellan from principal at Cherrytree Public School to principal at Burnt Elm Public School
Noel Macartney from principal at Cashmere Avenue Public School to principal at Huntington Ridge Public School
Shelley Borthwick from principal at Oakridge Public School to principal at Cherrytree Public School
Ed Schlotter from leave to principal at Caledon Central Public School
Judy Richards from leave to principal at Middlebury Public School
Retirements
Trustees recognized the contributions and years of service of the following staff who are retiring effective June 30 unless otherwise indicated:
- David Adams, teacher
- Maureen Asquith, teacher
- Carol Baerg, teacher
- Bruce Berry, teacher
- Patricia Burnell, teacher
- Brenda Burnett, teacher
- Anna Chepesiuk, teacher, will retire Apr. 30
- Gary Cole, teacher
- Margaret Cowan, resource teacher
- Blanche Drahun, teacher
- Elizabeth Elysee-Collen, teacher
- Robert Esch, vice-principal
- Peter Fraser, teacher
- Janice Gale, teacher
- Marlene Grimwood, teacher
- Leslie Hackett, teacher
- Gordon Hadley, teacher
- James Hendrikse, teacher
- Barbara Hibbert, teacher
- Gordon Higgins, vice-principal
- Danny Joannidis, teacher
- Barbara Jurgens, teacher
- Elizabeth Kelly, teacher
- Bruno Komonski, head custodian
- Catherine Lavelle, teacher
- George Leibold, teacher
- Pamela Lemmon, teacher
- Paul Lemmon, teacher
- Rose Lester, teacher
- Susan Malcolm, teacher
- Patricia Markwick, teacher
- Holly McCombs, teacher, will retire Apr. 30
- Valerie McGiverin, teacher
- Ina McIntosh, teacher
- Mary Nagribianko, teacher
- Diane Nixon, teacher, will retire May 31
- Richard Novak, teacher
- Ettore Palmeri, teacher, will retire Aug. 31
- Eric Phillips, teacher
- Ronald Rochford, teacher
- Sandra Rutka, teacher
- Karen Silver, teacher
- Ernesteen Smith, teacher
- Alming Steele, teacher
- Christina Talving, teacher
- Tino Temporale, teacher
- Barbara Tucker, teacher
- Maurice Vezina, teacher
- Nancy Weinman, principal
- David Williamson, teacher
- David Young, teacher, will retire Apr. 30
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