Regular Board Meeting - Algoma District School Board

Regular Board MeetingREGULAR BOARD MEETINGBOARD AGENDA2004 04 137:30 p.m. H. E. Crowder Board Roomhttp://www.adsb.on.ca/A. Items(I)(II a)Roll CallApproval of Agendab) Conflict of Interest(III)Minutes of Previous Meetings1. Minutes to be Approved by the Board1. Regular Board Meeting of 2004 02 24.2. Regular Board Meeting (Closed Session) of 2004 02 24.2. Minutes to be Received by the Board1. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting of 2004 02 162. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting of 2004 12 08(IV)Reports from Committee Chairs, O.P.S.B.A. Items(V)AccountsCurrent Accounts passed by the Board 2004 04 13 for the period of 2004 02 18 to2004 04 06.Total all Schools $8,625,321.93TOP

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA2004 04 13A. Items (Cont’d)(VI) Education Topic and/or Delegation Supervisory OfficerSchool Board Operating GrantBBA. (VII) System Information1. Professional Development Programs CM, BC, DB2. Les Miserables Update PC3. Principal/Vice-Principal Hiring CM/BC4. Facility Review Update PCB. Action Items Supervisory Officer*1. Personnel (To be brought forward from Closed Session) Supts.*2. Elementary Organization 2004/2005 CM*3. Secondary Organization 2004/2005 BC*4. Textbooks/Novel Procedures BC*5. Approval of Trustees to Committees MT*6. Student Trustee Travel – English Public Board Council Symposium BBC. Information ItemsRefer to Section C of the Director’s Report to the Board.Trustee Question Period (Open Session)TOP2

PROPOSED RESOLUTION2004 04 13PREVIOUS MINUTESA. (III) Minutes of Previous Meetings1. That the following minutes of meetings be approved as distributed:1. Regular Board Meeting of 2004 02 242. Regular Board Meeting (Closed Session) of 2004 02 242. That the following minutes of meetings be received by the Board:1. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting of 2004 02 162. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting of 2004 12 08.TOP4

Minutes - Regular Board Meeting - Open Session - 2004 02 24 -2-A. (III) Minutes of Previous Meetings2. (Resolution #31-2004)On motion of Trustees Pallot and Reid it was approved:“That the following minutes of meetings be received by the Board:1. n/a“.A. IV Reports from Committee Chairs, OPSBA ItemsCommittee Chairs were given the opportunity to report on their respective Committees.A. V Accounts(Resolution #32-2004)On motion of Trustees Reid and Hall it was approved:“That the Accounts as listed on the Agenda dated 2004 02 24 for the period 2004 0128 to 2004 02 17 be approved for payment.Total All Schools: $3,954,803.15”.Note:Trustees Thayer and Pallot declared conflict of interest since they do businesswith the Board.A. VI) Education Topic and/or Delegation1. Auditor’s Report BBA. VII System Information1. Professional Development Day – April 23 CM/BCPathways to Success for All Students and Literacy Across theCurriculum will be the focus of the Algoma District School Board April 23, 2004Professional Development Day.2. RTT Program (Revitalizing Technology Together) BCBob Cole and Reno Palombi updated the Board on RTT (RevitalizingTechnology Together). It was an excellent presentation which will be sharedwith others in the near future.TOP6

Minutes - Regular Board Meeting - Open Session - 2004 02 24 -3-B. Action ItemsB. 1 Personnel ItemsPersonnel Item D. 1 was discussed and approved in Closed Session and moved intoOpen Session and approved in Open Session as item B. 1, Resolution #26-2004.B. 1 (Resolution #26-2004)On motion of Trustees Reid and Pallot it was approved:TEACHING PERSONNEL – ELEMENTARYAs per resolution below:That the Board ratify the following appointment:Appointment(1) Melanie Leeson, (1.0) Primary/Junior at Spanish Public School, effective 2004 02 09That the Board ratify the following leave without pay:Leave(1) Andrea Welz, leave without pay from Tarentorus Public School, for the 2004/2005 schoolyearThat the Board accept with regret the following resignation:Resignation(1) Linda Ilola, resignation upon retirement from Sir James Dunn Public School, effective enddate 2004 06 30(2) Susan Scheid, upon resignation from Chapleau Elementary School, effective end date2004 06 25(3) Allen Woolsey, resignation upon retirement from Prince Charles and Queen ElizabethPublic Schools, effective end date 2004 06 30(4) Don Timmermans, resignation upon retirement from Blind River Public School, effectiveend date 2004 06 30(5) Mary J. Thompson, resignation upon retirement from Thessalon Public School, effectiveend date 2004 06 30(6) Sandra Miller, resignation upon retirement from Anna McCrea Public School, effective enddate 2004 06 30TEACHING PERSONNEL – SECONDARYAs per resolution below:That the Board ratify the following appointments for Semester II of the 2003-2004 school year.Appointment(1) Kevin Magill, 1.0 at Chapleau High SchoolTOP7

Minutes - Regular Board Meeting - Open Session - 2004 02 24 -4-B. Action ItemsB. 1 Personnel ItemsTEACHING PERSONNEL – SECONDARY (cont’d)That the Board ratify the following leave without pay:Leave(1) Tarmo Poldmaa, unpaid leave of absence from teaching position at Michipicoten HighSchool for the 2004-2005 school yearThat the Board accept with regret the following resignations:Resignations(1) Ronald Hale, resignation upon retirement from Michipicoten High School, effective enddate 2004 06 30(2) Trever Menzies, resignation upon retirement from Elliot Lake Secondary School, effectiveend date 2004 06 30NON-TEACHING PERSONNELAs per resolution below:That the Board accept with regret the following resignations:Resignations(1) Marilyn Lewis, resignation upon retirement from Custodian 1B at the Algoma DistrictSchool Board Plant Department, effective end date 2004 03 31(2) Tom Christie, resignation from Educational Assistant at Greenwood Public School,effective end date 2004 02 16__________________________________B. 2 (Resolution #33-2004)On motion of Trustees Pallot and Reid it was approved:2.3.1 “That the Board receive the audited financial statements for the year ended August 31,2003 (attachment B. 2)”.____________________________________B. 3 (Resolution #34-2004)On motion of Trustees Lidstone and Pallot it was approved:3.4.1 “That the proposed organization for Grades 1-8 for September 2004 be approved ascontained in the Director’s Report to the Board of 2004 02 24, subject to finalconfirmation of Ministry funding, the Board’s budget process, and any significantchanges in school enrolments requiring organizational changes”TOP8

Minutes - Regular Board Meeting - Open Session - 2004 02 24 -5-B. Action ItemsB. 4 (Resolution #35-2004)On motion of Trustees Reid and Pallot it was approved:4.3.1 “That the Board receive the Board Improvement Plan for EQAO as contained in theDirector’s Report 2004 02 24 (attachment B. 4) and is also available through thewebsite at: http://www.adsb.on.ca/uploads/info/listings/2004_ADSB Plan.pdf”_______________________________B. 5 (Resolution #36-2004)On motion of Trustees Boreham and Reid it was approved:5.4.1 “That the Board approve the School Year Calendar for the 2004-2005 school year ascontained in the Director’s Report of 2004 02 24”_______________________________B. 6 (Resolution #37-2004)On motion of Trustees Pallot and McEachren it was approved:6.3.1 “That the authority be granted to borrow up to a maximum indebtedness at any onetime of $12,000,000 on the signatures of the authorized signing officers of the Board tomeet current operating costs for 2004 pending the receipt of grants and/or funds fromlocal revenue”._______________________________B. 7 (Resolution #38-2004)On motion of Trustees McEachren and Pallot it was approved:7.3.1 “That the Board appoint respectively for the period ending 2004 11 30 the followingmembers of the recreation committees for Aweres, Fisher & Herrick, Goulais Area andSearchmont.1. Aweres Recreation CommitteeDonna Morin (Chair)John Douville (Secretary-Treasurer)Kevin Herbert (Co-Chair)Herb Melcher (Co-Secretary-Treasurer)TOP9

Minutes - Regular Board Meeting - Open Session - 2004 02 24 -6-B. Action ItemsB. 2 (cont’d)2. Fisher & Herrick Recreation CommitteeRobin Pickard (Chair)Joanne Dinsmore (Co-Chair)Ruby Laframboise (Treasurer)Kim Pickard (Secretary)Candyce TimminsLynn TimminsStephanie DinsmoreCandy AgawaAndre RowanRodney Elie2. Goulais Area Recreation CommitteeRoss Cutmore (Chair)Ernie Olar (Vice-Chair)Tricia ByeMary-Ellen ClarkJoe CoulsonEllen FranksLorrie HunterShirley JosephWerner KlineAnnaly Olar-KindNorm PittJason Storozuk3. Searchmont Recreation CommitteeCarol James (Chair)Jessica Morin (Vice-Chair)Diane Rogers (Treasurer)Elna LaForge (Secretary)Terri HultDaniel JamesCarol RossDennis McCormackKevin YoungSharon YoungVivian McCormackBrenda CormierDennis BlaisTodd OlarVerna Trumble (Senior Citizens Rep)”.TOP10

Minutes - Regular Board Meeting - Open Session - 2004 02 24 -7-B. Action ItemsB. 8 (Resolution #39-2004)On motion of Trustees Boreham and Pallot it was approved:8.3.1 “That approval be granted to Trustees McEachren and Reid to att end the OPSBALabour Relations Symposium 2004 in Toronto, Ontario on March 25-27, 2004”.________________________________B. 9 (Resolution #40-2004)On motion of Trustees Boreham and Reid it was approved:9.3.1 “That the Board approve travel for teachers and students from Korah C.&V.S. to attendcultural events in Chicago, Illinois from May 6 to 9, 2004”.________________________________C. Information ItemsRefer to Section C of the Director’s Report to the Board.____________________________________Trustees’ Question and Information Period followed.________________________________Future Meetings and Locations2004 02 16 11:45 D.T. Walkom Special Education Advisory Committee2004 03 30 5:30 (closed) D.T. Walkom Committee of Whole Board7:30 (open)2004 04 13 5:30 (closed) H.E. Crowder Board Rm. Regular Board Meeting7:30 (open)2004 04 27 5:30 (closed) D.T. Walkom Committee of Whole Board7:30 (open)TOP11

Minutes - Regular Board Meeting - Open Session - 2004 02 24 -8-B. Action Items(Resolution #41-2004)On motion of Trustees McEachren and Boreham it was approved:“That the Board adjourn at 9:35 p.m. “.________________________________Chair__________________________________SecretaryTOP12

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PROPOSED RESOLUTION2004 04 13REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE CHAIRSA. (IV) Reports from Committee Chairs, O.P.S.B.A. items.TOP16

PROPOSED RESOLUTION2004 04 13ACCOUNTSA. (V) AccountsThat the Accounts as listed on the Agenda dated 2004 04 13 for theperiod 2004 02 18 to 2004 04 06 be approved for payment.Total all Schools$8,625,321.93TOP

PROPOSED RESOLUTION2004 04 13EDUCATION TOPIC AND/OR DELEGATIONA. (VI)School Board Operating GrantBBTOP18

SYSTEM INFORMATION2004 04 13A. ItemsVIISystem Information1. Professional Development Program CM, BC, DB2. Les Miserables Update PC3. Principal/Vice-Principal Hiring CM, BC4. Facility Review Update PCTOP19

B. 1 Director’s Report To The BoardDate: 2004 04 13Subject:PERSONNELThis item will be brought forward from Closed Session.TOP

B. 2 Director’s Report To The BoardDate: 2004 04 13Subject: ELEMENTARY ORGANIZATION 2004-20052.1.0 Background2.1.1 The development of the proposed organization reflects changes in the system’sneeds and declining enrolment.2.2.0 Information2.2.1 In-school StaffProposed requirements for in-school staffing of elementary schools for 2004-2005 are as follows:2.2.1.1 Regular Classes – Grades 1 to 8The proposed organization for Grades 1 to 8 includes 266.0 FTE (fulltimeequivalent) teachers for a projected enrolment of 6260. Areduction of 13.5 classes is realized through enrolment decline(Director’s Report of 2004 02 24).2.2.1.2 Kindergarten ClassesThe 2004-2005 elementary organization proposes up to 48.5 FTEteachers for an enrolment of 1038. This includes staffing for full-timeSenior Kindergarten and half-time Junior Kindergarten. This compareswith 53.0 for an enrolment of 1149 in 2003-2004.Kindergarten enrolment can fluctuate significantly, therefore, it will bereviewed in May and September for possible revisions as warranted.2.2.1.3 Special Education ClassesThe 2004-2005 elementary organization includes 30.5 FTE positions forSpecial Education classes. There is no change from the current year.TOP21

B. 2 Director’s Report To The Board Page 2.Date: 2004 04 13Subject: ELEMENTARY ORGANIZATION 2004-20052.2.1.4 Special Education Resource & Primary Intervention StaffIt is proposed that up to 49.75 FTE teachers be assigned for 2004-2005.There is no change from the current year.2.2.1.5 Core FrenchIt is proposed that up to 40.0 FTE positions be assigned to the CoreFrench program. There is no change from the current year.2.2.1.6 PrincipalsIt is proposed that schools be staffed with 38.7 FTE principals across 40schools. There is no change from the current year.2.2.1.7 Vice-PrincipalsIt is proposed that up to 16 vice-principals be assigned based uponneed and availability of funds. This is no change from the current year.2.2.1.8 Release Time TeachersIt is proposed that up to 6.5 FTE teachers be assigned to full-timerelease needs. This compares with 6.3 FTE in the current year.2.2.1.9 Native as a Second LanguageIt is proposed that 2.75 FTE teachers be assigned for this program.This is the same as the current year.TOP22

B. 2 Director’s Report To The Board Page 3.Date: 2004 04 13Subject: ELEMENTARY ORGANIZATION 2004-20052.2.1.10 Out-of-School StaffIt is proposed that, subject to confirmation of Ministry funding, thefollowing resource staff be approved for the 2004-2005 school year:ProgramCo-ordinator – Elementary Program 1.0Co-ordinator – French as a Second Language 1.0Special Assignment – Elementary 3.0This is the same as the current year.Special EducationCo-ordinators – Elementary 3.5Consultants 1.5This is the same as the current year.Section 20 AgreementsIt is proposed that 4 agreements be in place for 2004-2005. There is nochange from last year. This is subject to funding and partnerships.Special Needs Teacher – Blind & DeafIt is proposed, based upon needs, that a minimum of 2 FTE teachers beassigned. There is no change from the current year.2.3.0 Recommendation2.3.1 It is recommended that the proposed organization for elementaryschools for September 2004 be approved as contained in the Director’sReport to the Board of 2004 04 13 subject to final confirmation ofMinistry funding and any significant changes in school enrolmentsrequiring organizational changes.TOP23

B. 2 Director’s Report To The Board Page 4.Date: 2004 04 13Subject: ELEMENTARY ORGANIZATION 2004-20052.4.0 Proposed Resolution2.4.1 That the proposed organization for elementary schools for September 2004 beapproved as contained in the Director’s Report to the Board of 2004 04 13subject to final confirmation of Ministry funding and any significant changes inschool enrolments requiring organizational changes.TOP24

B. 3 Director’s Report To The BoardDate: 2004 04 13Subject: SECONDARY ORGANIZATION 2004-20053.1.0 Background3.2.0 Information3.1.1 The following is the proposed 2004-2005 organization for program delivery forthe Board’s eleven secondary schools.3.2.1 The proposed organization for secondary schools for 2004-2005 is developedin consultation with principals and is based on the following information:(a) the projected enrolment for each school(b) the number of option sheets received from each school(c) the course selection made by students.3.2.2 The following compares the projected and actual enrolments on September 30,2003, the number of option sheets submitted for September 1, 2004 and theprojected enrolments developed by Administrative Council for September 2004for all secondary schools.SCHOOLPROJECTEDENROLMENTSept. 30, 2003ACTUALENROLMENTSept. 30, 2003OPTIONSHEETS FORSept. 2004 as ofMarch 2004PROJECTEDENROLMENTSept. 1, 2004Alexander Henry 300 325 340 310Bawating 495 518 531 500Central Algoma 620 592 618 590Chapleau 126 127 115 103Elliot Lake 565 569 566 550Hornepayne 79 82 83 83Korah 715 716 769 730Michipicoten 290 298 300 290Sir James Dunn 860 891 854 840W. C. Eaket 381 387 346 350White Pines 570 580 541 534TOTAL 5,001 5,085 5,063 4,880TOP25

B. 3 DIRECTOR’S REPORT TO THE BOARDDATE: 2004 04 13SUBJECT: SECONDARY ORGANIZATION 2004-20053.2.0 Information (Cont’d.)SCHOOL3.2.3 (a) The following chart compares the projected enrolment and the approvednumber of sections for program delivery for the 2003-2004 school year tothe projected enrolment and the proposed number of sections for programdelivery for September 2004-2005 school year for the secondary schools.PROJECTEDENROLMENTSept. 2003APPROVEDNUMBER OFPROGRAMSECTIONS2003/2004PROJECTEDENROLMENTSept. 2004PROPOSEDNUMBER OFSECTIONSfor Sept. 2004Alexander Henry 300 189 310 182Bawating 495 201 500 206Central Algoma 620 252 590 243Chapleau 126 81 103 76Elliot Lake 565 231 550 229Hornepayne 79 48 83 49Korah 715 263 730 274Michipicoten 290 134 290 134Sir James Dunn 860 314 840 307W. C. Eaket 381 172 350 165White Pines 570 216 534 201TOTAL 5,001 2,101 4,880 2,066This represents a reduction from 2003-2004 staffing levels of 35 sections or 5.8 FTEteachers.3.2.4 The above proposed organization for 2004-2005 includes Special Educationstaffing as follows. This represents no change from the 2003-2004organization.Section 19 Agreements8 sections or 1 F.T.E. teacherDevelopmental Education Program (LEAD) 32 sections or 4 F.T.E. teachersLearning Resource80 sections or 13.33 F.T.E. teachersOLC (Literacy Course)10 sections or 1.67 F.T.E. teachersLiteracy & Numeracy (Spec. Ed.)18 sections or 3 F.T.E. teachersTOP26

B.3 DIRECTOR’S REPORT TO THE BOARDDATE: 2004 04 13SUBJECT: SECONDARY ORGANIZATION 2004-20053.2.0 Information (Cont’d.)3.2.5 Admininistrative Council has identified several other needs including the newPathways For Success initiative, E-Learning and the Individualized StudyProgram.For the 2003-2004 school year, the Board approved 30 Sections or 5 F.T.E.teachers for needs identified last year.For 2004-2005 Admininistrative Council will be recommending that to meet theneeds identified above, up to 30 sections or 5.0 F.T.E. teachers be approved inaddition to the recommended program sections during the budget process..3.2.6 Special ProgramsF.T.E. StaffCoop School 4Continuing Education (East) 4Continuing Education (C.A.) 0.5Continuing Education (S.S.M.) 0.5Late School 4OYAP 1.5This would be the same level of staffing that is provided this current school yearfor the above programs.3.2.7 Resource Staff ProgramIt is proposed that the following Resource staff be approved for the 2004-2005school year:Coordinator, Secondary Program/Pathways 1.00Coordinator, Special Education - Secondary 1.00Coordinator - Cooperative and School to Work Education 1.00Special Assignment - Secondary Education 2.00This would be the same level of staffing support that is provided this currentschool year.TOP27

B.3 DIRECTOR’S REPORT TO THE BOARDDATE: 2004 04 13SUBJECT: SECONDARY ORGANIZATION 2004-20053.3.0 Recommendation3.3.1 It is recommended that the proposed program organization for the secondaryschools for September be approved as contained in the Director’s Report to theBoard of 2004 04 13, subject to final confirmation of Ministry Funding and anysignificant changes in school enrolments requiring organizational changes.3.4.0 Proposed Resolution3.4.1 That the proposed program organization for the secondary schools forSeptember be approved as contained in the Director’s Report to the Board of2004 04 13, subject to final confirmation of Ministry Funding and any significantchanges in school enrolments requiring organizational changes.TOP28

B. 4 Director’s Report To The BoardDate: 2004 04 13Subject:TEXTBOOK/NOVEL PROCEDURES4.1.0 Background4.2.0 Information4.1.1 The Trillium List contains the titles of those textbooks approved by the Ministerof Education for use in Ontario schools. The textbooks named on the TrilliumList have been subjected to a rigorous evaluation in accordance with the criteriaspecified in Section 4 of Guidelines for Approval of Textbooks. The approvedTrillium List is available on the web sitehttp://www.curriculum.org/occ/trillium/index.shtml.4.1.2 Only textbooks on the list are approved for purchase by schools. Textbooks nolonger on the list can be used for a maximum of two years, but no new copiesmay be ordered. The Trillium list is limited in that many subject areas have fewor no texts listed. This necessitated a need for an Algoma District School Boardprocedure to address the purchase of textbooks not on the Trillium list.4.1.3 Novels that are to be used to support course curriculum must be approved bythe Algoma District School Board prior to their use, which necessitated a needto write a procedure for schools to follow.4.2.1 Procedures from other Boards, as well as Section 4 of Guidelines for Approvalof Textbooks and Novels were reviewed and used in the development of theproposed procedure for our Board. (Attachments B. 4 #1 and B. 4 #2).4.3.0 Recommendation4.3.1 It is recommended that the Board delegate the approval of all textbooks/novelsfor use in ADSB schools, to the Director and/or the appropriate Superintendentin accordance with the procedures described in the Director’s Report to theBoard of 2004 04 13. (Attachments B. 4 #1 and B. 4 #2).4.4.0 Proposed Resolution4.4.1 That the Board delegate the approval of all textbooks/novels for use in ADSB schools, to theDirector and/or the appropriate Superintendent in accordance with the procedures describedin the Director’s Report to the Board of 2004 04 13. (Attachments B. 4 #1 and B. 4 #2).TOP29

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B. 5 Director’s Report To The BoardDate: 2004 04 13Subject:BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVALS5.1.0 Background & Information5.1.1 At the Regular Board Meeting of 2004 01 27 appointments to committees for2004 were brought forward as information (attachment B. 5#1).5.1.2 The Board’s Procedural By-laws (attachment B. 5#2) requires that anycommittee, whether standing or Ad Hoc, Advisory or otherwise, established bythe Board shall be by Board Resolution.5.2.0 Recommendation5.2.1 It is recommended that the Board confirm the appointments of committees aspresented in the Director’s Report to the Board of 2004 04 13.5.3.0 Proposed Resolution5.3.1 That the Board confirm the appointments of committees as presented in theDirector’s Report to the Board of 2004 04 13.TOP34

Attachment B. 5 #1Board Report 2004 04 13C. 1 Director’s Report To The BoardDate: 2004 01 27Subject: Appointments to Committees 2004Special Education Advisory Committee ( SEAC)Supervised Alternative Learning for ExcusedPupils (SALEP)School Council Coordinating Committee (SCCC)Recreation CommitteeExpulsion/Suspension Hearing CommitteeFinance/Audit CommitteePublic Relations/CommunicationsFacility ReviewTransportation Committee- Bill Hall- Bob McEachren-Vaughn Johnston (alternate)- Mavis Boreham- Bob McEachren- Vaughn Johnston- Karen Morin- Brent Rankin (alternate)- Larry Pallot- Brent Rankin- Bill Hall- Russ Reid- Bill Hall- Susan Thayer- Graham Lidstone- Larry Pallot- Brent Rankin- Mavis Boreham- Russ Reid- Wanda McQueen- Russ Reid- Susan Thayer- Karen Morin- Larry Pallot- Wanda McQueen- Susan Thayer- Graham LidstoneTOP35

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B. 6 Director’s Report To The BoardDate: 2004 04 13Subject:STUDENT TRUSTEE TRAVEL – ENGLISH PUBLIC BOARD COUNCILSYMPOSIUM - 20046.1.0 Background & Information6.1.1 The Ontario Student Trustees’ Association held a symposium in Toronto onApril 2, 3, 2004 – “Building Education Together”. This symposium allowed themto network and gain valuable information from other English Public StudentTrustees from all over Ontario. The goal of the symposium was to providestudent trustees with a unique experience to further increase their awareness oftheir position and help them to improve communication between themselves,the students, and their Board. Keynote speakers, educational forums andeffective workshops took place.6.1.2 Time did not permit to obtain Board approval prior to the date of the symposium.6.2.0 Recommendation6.2.1 It is recommended that the Board approve participation of student trusteesKirsten Benninghaus and Zachary Armstrong to attend the “Building EducationTogether” symposium in Toronto on April 2 & 3, 2004.6.3.0 Proposed Resolution6.3.1 That the Board approve the participation of student trustees KirstenBenninghaus and Zachary Armstrong to attend the “Building EducationTogether” symposium in Toronto on April 2 & 3, 2004.TOP37

Director’s Report To The BoardDate: 2004 04 13C. Information Items*C. 1 Letter from District Office of the Ministry of Education re: Director’s MTAnnual Report*C. 2 Thank you from Focus on Learning on supporting the ‘Family Literacy CMWeek’*C. 3 Thank you from Community Christmas for Children for our support. CM*C. 4 Letter to Dalton McGuinty from the Windsor-Essex Catholic DSB MTre: increases in gas and electricity costs*C. 5*C. 6*C. 7Letter to Minister of Finance from the Windsor-Essex CatholicDSB re: relief from GST for school boards.Letter from Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic DSB to HonourableRalph Goodale, Minister of Finance re: relief from the portion of thegoods and services tax.Letter to Minister Kennedy from the St. Clair Catholic DSB re:Ontario Digital LibraryC. 8 Appreciation1. Thank you from Holly Wickett for the donation made onbehalf of her father.2. Thank you from Turco Family, Mario, Susan and sons forFlowers received at the time of Mario’s father’s passing.C. 9 Trustee Question Period (Open Board)TOP38

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