This update provides highlights of the SCDSB Board Meeting held Wednesday, March 27, 2024. For agendas, reports, and items addressed at the meeting visit the Board and Committee Meetings page of the SCDSB website. For a video recording of the Board Meeting visit the SCDSB YouTube channel.
Report from Student Trustees
Student Trustee Ayesha Maryam introduced the incoming student trustees for the 2024-25 school year. The incoming student trustees are Aubrey Shaw from Georgian Bay District Secondary School representing the North and East region, J’Dae Simmons from Nantyr Shores Secondary School representing the Central and South region, and Vishid Lad from Banting Memorial High School representing the South and West region.
Report from the Closed Session of the Board in Committee of the Whole
The Board ratified the following recommendations taken in the closed session meeting of the Committee of the Whole on Wednesday, March 27, 2024:
- That the Board approve the school administrator appointments as set out in Report No.CL-HR-D-1 School Administrator Appointments, dated March 20, 2024.
Elementary Vice-principal appointment effective March 28, 2024
Anders Hagman from Student Success to Mundy’s Bay PS (Acting)
Elementary Principal appointment effective March 18, 2024
Cara Thatcher from Mundy’s Bay PS to Killarney Beach PS (Acting)
- That the Board ratify the collective agreement reached with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) Education Workers for the term of Sept. 1, 2022, to Aug. 31, 2026, as set out in Report No. CL-B-2-a, Board Ratification of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF/FEESO) Education Workers and Its Local Agreement, dated March 27, 2024.
Consent Agenda
All recommended actions outlined in the Board Meeting Reports were approved by the SCDSB Board of Trustees during public session of the regular meeting of the Board.
D-3-a Notice of Motion from the Feb. 28, 2024 Board Meeting Re: Revisions/Additions to the Board By-laws
The Board approved the following motion:
(1)
Article II: Meetings of Board of Trustees
First Meeting (in Non-election Year) (Page 6 No. 1)
That the wording be amended to read as follows:
On November 15 if it is a Monday, or on the first Monday following November 15, of each non-election year, the Board will meet to elect a member to the offices of Board Chairperson and Board Vice-chairperson, Business and Facilities Standing Committee Meeting Chairperson and Vice-chairperson, Human Resources Standing Committee Chairperson and Vice-chairperson and Program Standing Committee Chairperson and Vice-chairperson. Elections for the third member on the Selection Committee will also be held at this meeting.
(2)
Article II: Meetings of Board of Trustees
First Meeting (in Non-election Year) (Page 6 New No. 6)
That the following wording be added:
The Board Chair or designate will conduct the election of a Chairperson and Vice-chairperson for the Business and Facilities Standing Committee, Human Resources Standing Committee and Program Standing Committee according to the procedures in APPENDIX A.
(3)
Article II: Meetings of Board of Trustees
Order of Business for Regular Board Meetings (Page 7)
That item No. 2 A (6) Approval of Minutes be struck.
That Declaration of Conflicts of Interest be renumbered as No. 2 A (6)
That Approval of Consent Agenda be added as No. 2 A (7)
That Approval of Minutes be added as No. 2 A (8)
(4)
Article II: Meetings of Board of Trustees
Order of Business for Regular Board Meetings (Page 8)
That item No. 2 D (2) Consent Agenda be struck and that the items following be renumbered.
(5)
Article V: Standing Committees of the Board (Page 12 No. 1)
That December be struck and replaced with November so that the sentence reads as follows:
Standing Committee meetings will not take place in November during an election year.
(6)
Article V: Standing Committees of the Board (Page 12)
That a new statement be added to the end of No. 1 to read as follows:
The election of Chairperson and Vice-chairperson of the Business and Facilities Standing Committee, Human Resources Standing Committee and Program Standing Committee will be held at each of the respective standing Committee meetings in December in a municipal election year.
The Director of Education or designate will conduct the election of a Chairperson and Vice-chairperson for the Business and Facilities Standing Committee, Human Resources Standing Committee and Program Standing Committee according to the procedures in APPENDIX A.
(7)
Article VIII: Delegations and Written Submissions to the Board and Committees
Delegations (Page 15, No. 1.3)
That the following wording be struck:
arranged through the Director
and replaced with:
submitted through the online Delegation Request Form located on the SCDSB public website.
(8)
Article VIII: Delegations and Written Submissions to the Board and Committees
Delegations (Page 15, No. 1.4)
That item 1.4 be amended to read as follows:
Requests to appear as a delegation must be submitted by 1 p.m. a week prior to the Board or committee meeting. A complete written copy of the presentation (including a copy of the PowerPoint presentation, if applicable) must be attached to the request.
(9)
Article VIII: Delegations and Written Submissions to the Board and Committees
Delegations (Page 15, No. 1.5)
That the following wording be struck:
and/or an outline
And replaced with:
(including a copy of the PowerPoint presentation, if applicable)
(10)
Article VIII: Delegations and Written Submissions to the Board and Committees
Delegations (Page 15, No. 1.7)
That No. 1.7 be amended to read as:
Delegations will be granted up to ten minutes for their presentation and trustees will have up to 10 minutes for questions of clarification. Any extension of this time limit will be granted only by the permission of the Chairperson. Delegates are permitted to only raise and discuss issues specifically addressed and contemplated by their approved submission.
(11)
Article VIII: Delegations and Written Submissions to the Board and Committees
Delegations (Page 15, No. 1.9)
That No. 1.9 be amended to read as follows:
A delegation request does not guarantee the approval of the delegation. The SCDSB reserves the right to have the delegation heard at a different Board or Standing Committee meeting and/or on an alternative date than has been selected. The SCDSB may also request a presentation in written format as opposed to verbal or PowerPoint. Individuals who have submitted a delegation request will be contacted and advised of the status of their request once it has been reviewed and will be made aware of the delegation process.
(12)
Article VIII: Delegations and Written Submissions to the Board and Committees
Delegations (Page 15, New No. 1.10)
That the following wording be inserted as item No. 1.10 and that the items following be renumbered:
Presentations (whether in-person or in written submission) to the Board or a committee of the Board shall be free of statements or material which are contrary to the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and other laws of Ontario and Canada. Delegations will be informed that at all times during their presentation or written submission they must be respectful, civil, courteous and that decorum is expected in addressing the Board or committee, and that all comments must be addressed to the Chairperson. Delegates who fail to adhere during their presentation to these requirements will be given direction by the Chairperson to comply; failing which, the delegation may be directed to proceed in writing, or the delegation terminated early.
D-5-a Equity Advisory Committee
The Board approved the following motion:
- That the Board approve revisions to the SCDSB EAC Terms of Reference, as set out in APPENDIX A of Report No. D-5-a, Report of the EAC Meeting, dated March 4, 2024.
D-8-1 Human Rights and Equity Office
Tahmena Bokhari, Human Rights and Equity Manager, provided a presentation on human rights and the Human Rights and Equity Office at the SCDSB.
D-8-b Update Re: Policy 2410 – Transportation of Students
Susan Sidlofsky, Superintendent of Education, provided an update on the amendment to Policy 2410 - Transportation of Students and noted that consultation related to Active School Travel has occurred with a number of committees of the Board. Superintendent Sidlofsky noted that the revised policy will come forward to the Board of Trustees for approval in May.
Reports/Update from Staff
John Dance, Director of Education, highlighted upcoming board events including the Skills Ontario competitions in May, the Skilled Trades Expo in Elmvale, the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) celebration in June, and participation with union partners at various Pride parades throughout Simcoe County during Pride Month.
SCDSB Celebrates
The SCDSB would like to highlight initiatives that are taking place in our schools that link directly to the SCDSB Strategic Priorities. View this month’s video feature.
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