http://scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news-events/ News from SCDSB..en-us Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:36:54 GMTMon, 30 Aug 2010 18:08:10 GMT http://scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news-events/?i=8339 The Simcoe County District School Board will be holding the following meetings on Wednesday, September 1, 2010: -   Program Standing Committee. Click here to review the agenda and reports.   -   Employee Services Standing Committee. Please note items for the     Employee Services Standing Committee agenda are in CLOSED session. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:51:00 GMT http://scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news-events/?i=8334Barrie Central Collegiate Institute was selected to receive the coveted Green Communities Grant from the World Wildlife Fund in June. The $5000 grant will support Firebird Community Cycle, a student-run bike shop that operates out of a small engines classroom at the school. Through the program, students repair and rebuild donated bicycles, diverting them from the landfill while promoting green living, proper waste disposal, and self-propelled transportation.  This program is one of several lunch-time initiatives and clubs designed to engage students at Barrie Central.     "Firebird Community Cycle is a great vehicle to promote environmental awareness by teaching students unique ways of reducing their carbon footprint," says Daryl O'Brien, Student Success teacher at Barrie Central. "By working with donations of unwanted bikes from the community, we divert garbage from the landfill."    For more information or to donate an old bicycle to Firebird Community Cycle, please contact Daryl O’Brien, Student Success Teacher, Barrie Central Collegiate at (705) 726-1846, ext. 523.    Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:49:00 GMT http://scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news-events/?i=8329Due to construction the Portage View Public School office will remain closed until Friday, September 3. Registrations are being accepted at Andrew Hunter Public School from Monday, August 30 to Wednesday, September 1.     For more information call (705) 728-1302.Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:36:00 GMT http://scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news-events/?i=8323This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board Meeting held Wednesday, August 25, 2010. Reports considered at this meeting may be accessed at www.scdsb.on.ca by clicking "Board Highlights," then "Meetings/Reports," and then selecting the appropriate meeting on the calendar. Report from Student Trustees   Student Trustees Melissa Knowlton, Molly McFarlane and Matt Stergiou were introduced by Chairperson Brad Saunders.  The student trustees stated they are looking forward to fulfilling their new roles. They noted that they will provide an update to the Board after the upcoming SCDSB Student Senate meeting.   Trustee Tribute   Dr. Lindy Zaretsky, Superintendent of Instructional Services and Leadership   Dr. Lindy Zaretsky, Superintendent of Instructional Services and Leadership, was honoured with a Trustee Tribute in recognition of her exceptional contributions in the service of public education.  Dr. Zaretsky is retiring from her position with the Simcoe County District School Board.  Individual trustees expressed deep appreciation for Dr. Zaretsky’s dedication and contributions and Chairperson Saunders made a formal presentation recognizing Dr. Zaretsky’s achievements in:   - supporting parent advocacy - advancing progress in special education practices - promoting inclusive education - building leadership capacity in school administrators - melding scholarly and practitioner approaches in K-12 education - improving student achievement, engagement and learning  - enriching public education in Simcoe County       Delegations   -  Jill Hynes regarding Moral Education Policy -  Don Ansley regarding Moral Education Policy   (Later in the meeting, trustees defeated a motion to rescind revisions to Policy 4150, Moral Education in Schools.)   Report from the Closed Session of the Board in Committee of the Whole   Trustees RATIFIED the following decisions taken in the Closed Session meeting of the Committee of the Whole on Wednesday, August 25, 2010:   Appointments – Supervisory Officers   - That the Board approve the appointment of Anita Simpson as Supervisory Officer – Superintendent of Education, effective September 01, 2010, according to the terms of a personal services contract between Anita and the Board, and pending Ministry approval, as set out in Report No. CL-B-2-b, Appointments of Supervisory Officers – Superintendents of Education, dated August 25, 2010.   - That the Board approve the appointment of Paula Murphy to the position of Supervisory Officer – Superintendent of Education, effective September 01, 2010, according to the terms of a personal services contract between Paula and the Board, and pending Ministry approval, as set out in Report No. CL-B-2-b, Appointments of Supervisory Officers – Superintendents of Education, dated August 25, 2010.   Elementary School/System Administrator Eligibility Lists That the Board approve the Elementary School/System Administrator Eligibility Lists, as set out in Report No. CL-B-2-c, Elementary School/System Administrator Eligibility Lists – August 2010, dated August 25, 2010.   School Administrator Appointments (Part 1) That the Board approve the school administrator appointments, as set out in Report No. CL-B-2-d, School Administrator Appointments (Part 1), dated August 25, 2010.   Secondary Principal Appointments Diane Fletcher from Stayner C.I. (VP) to Midland S.S.    Elementary Vice-Principal Appointments Kent Cheesman from Oakley Park P.S. (Teacher) to W.C. Little E.S.    Secondary School/System Administrator Eligibility Lists That the Board approve the Secondary School/System Administrator Eligibility Lists, as set out in Report No. CL-B-2-e, Secondary School/System Administration Eligibility lists – August 2010, dated August 25, 2010.   School Administrator Appointments (Part 2) That the Board approve the school administrator appointments, as set out in Report No. CL-B-2-f, School Administrator Appointments (Part 2), dated August 25, 2010.   Elementary Principal Appointment Stephanie D’Ambrosio from Willow Landing E.S. (VP) to Hillcrest Barrie P.S.   Elementary Vice-Principal Appointment Robin Dashnay from Holly Meadows E.S. (Teacher) to Willow Landing E.S.   Secondary Vice-Principal Appointments Janice Ellerby (external) to Stayner C.I. Pauline Cole from O.D.C.V.I. (Teacher) to Penetanguishene S.S.   Trustees RECEIVED the following school administrator transfer as information:    Secondary Vice-Principal Transfer Doug Campbell from Penetanguishene S.S. to Adult and Continuing Education, effective August 26, 2010   D-2-a -- Notice of Motion from the June 23, 2010 Board Meeting   Trustees APPROVED the following motion:    By-Law Revisions That the Board approve the following revisions to the Board By-laws:   1. Include under Article V: Standing Committees of the Board, the order of business for the standing committees.   2. Revise under Item # 7 of Article III: to read “The Chairperson shall be considered as ex-officio member of all committees except the Audit Committee.   D-5-a -- Naming of the new Southwest Barrie Public School   Trustees APPROVED the following motion:    That the Board approve the name “Ardagh Bluffs Public School” as the name of the new Ardagh Road Public School in Barrie, as set out in Report No. D-5-a, Naming the New Southwest Barrie Public School, dated August 25, 2010.    D-5-b – Collingwood Learning Centre Lease Renewal   Trustees APPROVED the following motion:      That the Board approve the lease renewal extension for the Collingwood Learning Centre, as set out in APPENDIX A of Report No. D-5-b, Collingwood Learning Centre Lease Renewal, dated August 25, 2010.   D-5-c – Tender Report: County Road 10 Road Widening and Watermain Installation   Trustees APPROVED the following motions:    That the Board approve the award of contract under Tender No. 10069T for County Road 10 Road Widening and Watermain Installation submitted by Darpak Inc. Stayner, Ontario in the amount of $624,099, as set out in Report No. D-5-c, County Road 10 Road Widening and Watermain Installation, dated August 25, 2010.   That the Board approve the cost of Tender No. 10069T County Road 10 Road Widening and Watermain Installation to be funded by Education Development Charges and the County of Simcoe not to exceed $824,717, as set out in Report No. D-5-c, County Road 10 Road Widening and Watermain Installation, dated August 25, 2010.   D-5-d -- Tender Report: Plumbing Fixture Replacement – Various Locations (South)   Trustees APPROVED the following motions:    That the Board approve the award of contract under Tender No. 10067T for Plumbing Fixture Replacement – Various Locations (South) submitted by Division 15 Plumbing Inc. New Lowell, Ontario in the amount of $470,610, as set out in Report No. D-5-d, Plumbing Fixture Replacement – Various Locations (South), dated August 25, 2010.   That the Board approve the cost of Tender No. 10067T Plumbing Fixture Replacement – Various Locations (South) to be funded by Good Places to Learn not to exceed $562,747, as set out in Report No. D-5-d, Plumbing Fixture Replacement – Various Locations (South), dated August 25, 2010. D-5-e – Tender Report: Plumbing Fixture Replacement -Various Locations (North)   Trustees APPROVED the following motions:    That the Board approve the award of contract under Tender No. 10048T for Plumbing Fixture Replacement – Various...Fri, 27 Aug 2010 18:45:00 GMT http://scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news-events/?i=8318The walls are up, the floor is down and construction is almost complete at Barrie’s newest public elementary school!  Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Trustees recently approved the name Ardagh Bluffs Public School. This name reflects the location of the school, which is adjacent to the Ardagh Bluffs Park – Barrie’s largest public park.  Trustees approved the School Naming Committee’s recommendation on August 25, 2010.   Jackie Kavanagh, Principal of Ardagh Bluffs PS, notes: “This name is a wonderful connection to the school community, as many families regularly use this park for hiking, bicycling, and other activities.”       Early Construction Completion   Starting October 12, 2010, students and staff will be moving into the new school – ahead of schedule.    “The construction schedule has gone really well, and we are excited to be moving into Ardagh Bluffs three months early,” says Carol McAulay, Associate Director, SCDSB.   This three-storey public elementary school will be home to approximately 460 students. Barrie’s newest school will have 19 classrooms, five Kindergarten rooms and one learning centre. There will also be a complete two-room childcare facility with offices, washrooms, a kitchen, and separate access to the centre.   Information: Jackie Kavanagh, Principal, Ardagh Bluffs Public School 734-6363 ext. 11742  Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:26:00 GMT