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Memo No. 23-075 Amendments to the 2023-2024 Board Work Plan Page 1
MEMORANDUM
Memo No. 23-075
TO: Trustees
Student Trustees
FROM: Pino Buffone, Director of Education and Secretary of the Board
Michele Giroux, Executive Officer, Corporate Services
DATE: 27 October 2023
RE: Amendments to the 2023-2024 Board Work Plan
At the Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting on 17 October 2023, the draft 2023 -
2024 Board Work Plan was presented. Trustees approved a few amendments to the
work plan; the attached version incorporates those.
Staff also made a minor change to the third bullet under professional development,
replacing the word "Toolkit" with "Presentation." This change better reflects the
session's intent, designed explicitly for trustees by the Canadian Anti -Hate Network.
Any additional amendments beyond those in the attached Plan should specify what
wording to insert, strike or substitute. Amendments should be provided to Board
Services in advance of the meeting.
Should you have any questions, please contact Michele Giroux, Executive Officer,
Corporate Services, at michele.giroux@ocdsb.ca.
Attach.
cc Director’s Executive Council
Corporate Records
2023–2024 BOARD WORK PLAN
Learning
Well-Being
Social Responsibility
Key Areas of Focus
Deeper monitoring of achievement with a focus on a review of the programs and/or
services that support learning; and
Develop math and literacy action plans.
Support organizational well-being through the development of an employee wellness
strategy, school safety plans and a mental health strategy.
Renew the Indigenous, Equity and Human Rights Roadmap and use identity-based data to
inform practice and decision making; and
Develop environmental sustainability, leadership development and mentorship plans.
Identify Capital Priorities (October)
Draft and approve the Board’s Annual Work Plan (October)
Election of Chair/Vice-Chair and Committee Appointments
(November)
Approval of the 2022-2023 Financial Statements (November)
Monitor the 2023-2027 Strategic Plan (ongoing)
Monitor the 2023-2024 Budget (ongoing)
Academic Staffing (2024-2025) (February/March)
Develop the 2024-2025 Budget Process and Priorities
(December-June)
OPSBA, Policy Resolutions and Appointment of Representatives
for 2024-2025 (May)
Comprehensive Board Evaluation 2024 (June)
Director Evaluation (June-September)
Fiduciary Responsibilities
Focus decision making on students based on learning, well-being
and social responsibility
Hold trustee professional development sessions that align with key
areas of focus and emerging needs
Develop metrics to support measurement and monitoring of
strategic priorities to support student learning and well-being
Support and encourage increased participation in consultation by
all community partners
Develop an advocacy strategy which promotes collaboration with
strategic partners
Increase the alignment of the budget with strategic priorities
Strategies and Opportunities
Annual Reflection (September)
How Great Boards Meet (October)
Anti-Hate Presentation (November)
Issues Management (December)
Equity in Data (January)
Community Partner Dinner (February)
Board/Senior Staff Retreat (April)
Human Rights (May)
Board
2023–2024 BOARD WORK PLAN
Share information with partners and
community, and create meaningful
opportunities for engagement.
Engage and Communicate
Staff
Research
Design
ImplementManage
Staff is responsible for
implementing the decisions of
the Board and creating the
conditions to support all
students in its jurisdiction.
Ensure compliance with
all statutory and
regulatory requirements
Create policies,
procedures, programs, and
services to support student
achievement and well-
being
Put into effect the
policies, procedures,
programs and/or
services
Collect, analyse, interpret,
and report on a range of
data to improve student
achievement and well-being
Identify and recommend
resources to support
students and staff
Protect
Monitor
Set PolicyAllocate
Advocate
Approve
A school board is responsible
for governing the school
system in the best interest of
all students in its jurisdiction
and on behalf of the
communities it serves.
Oversee and ensure the
effective stewardship of
the District's resources
Ensure local municipal,
provincial, and federal
politicians understand
local issues and needs
Hold the Director of Education
accountable for effective
implementation of the policies
and plans
Advise on policy
development and
maintain policies that
promote the Board's
strategic goals and
ensure compliance with
regulations
Act in the capacity of a
fiduciary in accordance with
applicable legislation,
regulations, and policies
Work together as a team
to make informed
decisions.
Recommend
Operationalize
Create operational and
improvement plans based
on the multi-year strategic
plan
Roles and Responsibilties
The Board and Staff work as a team to promote student achievement and well-being.