February 9, 2012 - District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Board
February 9, 2012 - District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Board
February 9, 2012 - District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Board
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AlgomaBestStart<br />
Connecting Children and Families with Community <strong>Services</strong> and Schools<br />
AlgomaMeilleurdépart<br />
Relier les enfants et les familles avec lesservices et les écoles des collectivités<br />
Present<br />
Teleconf<br />
Regrets<br />
Susan Vanagas-Cote Roxanne Christianson Joy Staskus Loretta MacLeod<br />
Diana Taranto Claire Lafreniere Marilyn Barban <strong>Ste</strong>ve Zuppa<br />
Carla Fairbrother Katrina Beerkens Julie Strom Brenda Clarke<br />
Laurie Boston Laura Mergaert Deborah Irwin Nancy MacLean<br />
Cindy Fairbrother Susan Parr Suzanne Malette Francine Bolduc<br />
Susan Willems van Kijk Gisele Lamy Sean Halliday Heather Hicks<br />
Denise Colizza<br />
Karen Vallee Lina Davidson<br />
Jamie Panco-Fox Kelly Rowlinson Marshall Chow Laurie Bouliane<br />
Lorraine Naponse Sylvie Langlois Sue Yuskow Michelle Klis<br />
Renée Brouillette Darlene Monette Karen Renout Lise Michaud<br />
Terri-Lynn Coulis Julie Roy-Ward Katie Isaacson Brigitte Drouin<br />
Anna Zuccato Geri McKiddie<br />
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<strong>February</strong> 9, <strong>2012</strong> – Susan Vanagas Cote<br />
Item Assigned Agenda Item Action Items<br />
1.<br />
Susan<br />
Vanagas-Cote<br />
Introduction, review minutes <strong>of</strong> prior meeting To be posted to DSSAB Website<br />
Introductions were made<br />
- New Members: Brenda Clarke, AFS Deborah Irwin, AFS Heather Hicks, CLA Susan Willems van Dijk, CAS<br />
2. Follow-up on action items as per minutes<br />
November meeting actions items have been included in theses minutes under: 5a, 6a, and 9<br />
3. Approve Agenda/Additional Agenda Items<br />
Agenda was reviewed and the following changes/additions were made:<br />
- Judy Lamontagne has retired. Katrina Beerkens has replaced her on the Algoma Parenting Committee<br />
4. Joy Staskus New correspondence<br />
Networks to determine who will attend Conference. Anyone<br />
interested in attending should email Nancy or Carla<br />
Best Start Conference in Thunder Bay -March 28 th and 29 th<br />
“Save the Date” was circulated. A formal invitation will be extended to Network Chairs and four additional members.<br />
A ten minutes presentation from each Network is requested.<br />
There is no additional Ministry funding for travel/accommodation.
Item Assigned Agenda Item Action Items<br />
5a.<br />
Susan Vanagas-Cote<br />
Special Needs Committee<br />
Recommendation that Early ID Campaign Poster<br />
include “Best Start Networks Present” or logos. Laura<br />
will request a copy <strong>of</strong> the finalized version and include<br />
this when distributing the minutes. See Appendix A<br />
Committee met January 31, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Focus is on the promotion <strong>of</strong> the 18 Month Well Baby Screen<br />
Jean Clinton will be speaking on March 7 th . Morning breakfast presentation at hospital for physicians. Afternoon via teleconference for <strong>District</strong>.<br />
An algorithm is close to being finalized –Dr. Clinton will present.<br />
Physicians have emphasized that they want one call in number. The Parent / Child information Line will be the Early ID contact.<br />
As part <strong>of</strong> the campaign to promote Early ID, a poster is being finalized. This will be displayed at multiple locations.<br />
A multimedia campaign will be organized twice a year (Spring and Fall –Radio, Television, Public Service Announcements)<br />
Agencies whose staff are in regular contact with parents <strong>of</strong> young children should be encouraging use <strong>of</strong> the Nipissing Tool (Parents can complete<br />
this online. Once parents register they will receive reminders to complete as their child grows.)<br />
Could the Child Care Centralized Wait List include a<br />
5b. Susan Parr: Child Care Supervisors Committee<br />
hyperlink to the Nipissing Tool. IE “If you are not sure if your<br />
child has developmental needs click here”<br />
Susan distributed information on Inspire Conference. Please see website: www.algomaccsc.com<br />
Keynote speaker: Claire Warden<br />
Cost: $30 early bird or $40 regular<br />
Conference did not coincide with Education PD day. Many child care centres will be closing to allow staff to attend.<br />
5c.<br />
Sub-Committee<br />
The Hub Coordination and the Parenting Committee have<br />
Hub Coordination<br />
Members<br />
amalgamated. 5c and 6a will be merged on next agenda<br />
See item 6a<br />
6a. Diana Taranto Algoma Parenting Committee - Diana will report on amalgamating with Triple P<br />
6b.<br />
Hub Co-ordination Committee and Parenting Committee have moved forward with amalgamation<br />
Diana will discuss Triple P amalgamation report back.<br />
Some discussion around where Parenting Matters Newsletter would fit –suggestion: group meet ½ early on meeting dates to work on Newsletter.<br />
Same members on each committee<br />
Denise Colizza HSCDSB<br />
Laurie Bouliane ADSB<br />
ELP<br />
Suzanne Malette, CSCNO<br />
HSCDSB<br />
Denise Colizza informed group that three new schools have been added. St. Francis, Sacred Heart (Espanola) and St. Mary’s<br />
The three schools will have a total <strong>of</strong> seven ELP classes.<br />
As there is not a ‘hard cap’ on class size many have increased from 26 to 30. This is the case with St. Paul school, it is difficult to manage even<br />
with an ECE in classroom<br />
ADSB –not available<br />
CSCNO<br />
Notre Dame is finding it difficult to recruit francophone ECE’s. This remains a challenge province wide.
Item Assigned Agenda Item Action Items<br />
6c. Lina Davidson MEDU<br />
60 new staff in the MEDU Quality Assurance and Licensing Branch<br />
Pam Brown (License / Compliance) now cares for North Bay Sudbury and Thunder Bay<br />
This completes the transition <strong>of</strong> Child Care to MEDU (Policy –May 2010, Funding and Contracts –January 2011 and Licensing –January <strong>2012</strong>)<br />
If there are any questions pertaining to Before and After School Programming, please review the June 8, 2011 memo around the obligations <strong>of</strong><br />
Third Party Operators and <strong>Board</strong> <strong>of</strong> Education<br />
6d. Joy Staskus MCYS<br />
7.<br />
ABA <strong>Services</strong>: The target for the Northern Region is 250 children. Algoma <strong>District</strong> target is 49.<br />
Joy will be returning to the Business Improvement Division. Elaina Groves will be replacing her as Program Supervisor (previously from the Ministry<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Attorney General)<br />
MCSS / MCYS under Regional Review, many positions are not being filled after retirement.<br />
Susan<br />
Report on CEO meeting<br />
Vanagas-Cote<br />
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CEO’s met in January. Broad cross-section <strong>of</strong> members not just Children’s <strong>Services</strong><br />
Discussion around collection <strong>of</strong> data. Planning Table discussed four possible models.<br />
Innovation Centre will be presenting at April 11, <strong>2012</strong> meeting<br />
All four school boards participate<br />
8.<br />
Sub-Committee<br />
Members<br />
Innovation Fund Update<br />
Nancy Maclean will be reviewing Terms <strong>of</strong> Reference for<br />
this funding to see if dollars could be allocated to<br />
photocopying <strong>of</strong> brochures or media promotion <strong>of</strong> the 18<br />
Month Well Baby Screen<br />
APH is holding the funds. A process is needed to access funding. Deadline is March 31, <strong>2012</strong>.<br />
Trying not to use expression “No Wrong Door” instead “Coordinated access”<br />
Laurie Lambert, Heather Hicks and Gerry Freer are presenting in <strong>Sault</strong> and outlying area<br />
- They are not only presenting on Coordinated Access but also assisting agency/staff with strategies to help parents understand and accept that<br />
their child may need specialized services. How to breakdown resistance and use a common language.<br />
9. Committee Structure<br />
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<br />
Carla Fairbrother will assume role <strong>of</strong> Co-chair <strong>Sault</strong> <strong>Ste</strong>. <strong>Marie</strong> Best Start Network<br />
Nancy MacLean is now Co-chair on the Algoma Network<br />
Susan and Anna will meet to determine who will continue in<br />
role <strong>of</strong> Co-Chair<br />
10.<br />
<strong>Ste</strong>ve Zuppa<br />
EDI Update -<br />
Sean Halliday<br />
Potential date April 3 rd and 4 th .<br />
Training / Video Conferencing taking place<br />
Teachers will have 2 to 3 weeks to complete assessments. Can be completed electronically in French and English.<br />
EDI data results should become available by November<br />
A Kindergarten Parent Survey will be delivered to parents (Backpack Method) about a month later.<br />
There will be incentive to complete and the results <strong>of</strong> survey should be available shortly after the EDI results.
Item Assigned Agenda Item Action Items<br />
12. Additional Agenda Items/New Business<br />
Brenda Clarke<br />
Triple P<br />
Brenda will send Laura the Triple P poster to be attached<br />
with minutes. See Appendix B<br />
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Information / seminar schedule is available locally at www.triplepalgoma.ca<br />
Many are following local Triple P on Face Book page (viewing only –no ability to post as no manpower to monitor.<br />
The <strong>Ste</strong>ering Committee recently submitted a proposal to the ESSAR Fund requesting assistance with Level 1 Media Dissemination Campaign<br />
Next joint meeting date:<br />
Laura / Julie will send out potential dates for next meeting.<br />
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TBD April or May<br />
Agreed to meeting on a Thursday at 1:00 for 2 hours<br />
Algoma Network to organize
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