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Home My WebLink AboutBoard Unofficial Action Notes 10 Apr 2006 Public10 April 2006 SUMMARY OF BOARD MEETING NOT OFFICIAL MINUTES SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION AND CORRECTION PRESENT: Trustees Bronwyn Funiciello, Alex Getty, Lynn Graham (Chair) Margaret Lange (by phone), Greg Laws, Jim Libbey, Norm MacDonald, David Moen, David Primeau, Lynn Scott and Joan Spice. STAFF: Director of Education and Secretary of the Board, Lorne Rachlis; Superintendent Laura McAlister, Executive Officer (Administration), Michele Giroux, Communications Coordinator, Hyacinth Haddad, and Committee Coordinator, Bruce Fraser. STUDENT TRUSTEE: Ian Kasper Call to Order and Approval of Agenda Chair Graham called the public session of the meeting to order at 8:15 p.m. On a motion by Trustee Getty, seconded by Trustee Funiciello, the agenda was approved as circulated. MOTIONS APPROVED BY THE BOARD 2. Provision of Legal Services (Motion by Trustee Getty, seconded by Trustee Scott) THAT staff proceed as directed in Committee of the Whole (In Camera) with respect to the provision of legal services. ACTION: Janice McCoy Negotiations Issue (Motion by Trustee Primeau, seconded by Trustee Scott) THAT staff proceed as directed in Committee of the Whole (In Camera) with respect to a negotiations issue. ACTION: Janice McCoy 4. Negotiations Issue (Motion by Trustee Primeau, seconded by Trustee Scott) THAT staff proceed as directed in Committee of the Whole (In Camera) with respect to a second negotiations issue. ACTION: Janice McCoy Unofficial Board Summary 1 10 April 2006 Negotiations Issue (Motion by Trustee Getty, seconded by Trustee Scott) THAT staff proceed as directed in Committee of the Whole (In Camera) with respect to a third negotiations issue. ACTION: Janice McCoy 6. Special Education Appeal (Motion by Trustee Libbey, seconded by Trustee Scott) THAT, as per Section 30(1) of Regulation 181, the Board accepts the determination of the Special Education Appeal Board held on March 7, 2006 and so indicates to each of the persons indicated in Regulation 181, Section 29(1). ACTION: Glenda Stevenson 7. Extension of Objectives and Goals to 2006 -2007 (Motion by Trustee Getty, seconded by Trustee Scott) THAT the following 2005 -2006 Objectives and Goals be extended to 2006 -2007. A) Improve student learning: i) Focus on literacy and numeracy at all grades ii) Foster attention for every child with individual learning opportunities to help each child achieve his /her potential iii) Ensure balanced choice, universal access to core programs, distribution of specialty programs B) Improve availability, quantity, and effective use of resources to support learning: i) Seek improvements to provincial funding and to OCDSB share of same ii) Allocate resources equitably within a balanced budget iii) Increase market share C) Increase the effectiveness of the organization through a positive corporate culture: i) Effective leadership ii) Establish respect, loyalty and trust iii) A more client- centered culture ACTION: Lorne Rachlis, DEC Parental Involvement Policy plementation (Motion by Trustee Moen, seconded by Trustee Scott) A. THAT the OCDSB establish an interim Parental Involvement Committee comprised of ten voting members and three non - voting members as outlined below: two parents nominated by the Ottawa - Carleton Assembly of School Councils (OCASC) two parents nominated by school councils Unofficial Board Summary 2 10 April 2006 • three parents from groups representing special needs children, cultural minorities and the socio - economically disadvantaged • two trustees • Director of Education • three non - voting representatives - one elementary principal, one secondary principal, and one multicultural liaison officer (MLO), B. THAT the authority to confirm the membership other than the trustee members be delegated to the Director of Education, C. THAT the Parent Involvement Committee be delegated authority for the allocation of the "school based initiatives funding" and "provincial and regional project funding" ($59,652) for the 2005 -2006 school year, and D. That staff take immediate action to distribute the $500 per school council provided by the Ministry of Education and communicate the funding provisions, restrictions and reporting requirements, and develop the "Parent Involvement Project Funding Application" and related requirements. Trustees Brockington and Laws were confirmed as the trustee members of the Committee. ACTION: Lorne Rachlis, Michele Giroux, Michael Clarke OTHER ITEMS: 9. Business Arising from 27 March 2006 (regular and continuation 30 March 2006) Minutes In response to a query by Trustee Funiciello with respect to a question by Greg Bonnah regarding the number of special education students suspended or expelled, Director Rachlis indicated that he would follow -up on the request and provide a response this week. In response to a comment by Trustee Moen that the information Mr. Bonnah requested should be available by cross referencing student identification numbers in the appropriate reports, Director Rachlis advised he would follow -up. ACTION: Lorne Rachlis, Dan Wiseman 10. Chair's Report Chair Graham reported that Matthew Osmond, a grade nine student at Nepean High School, was awarded the National Police Services RCMP Award at the Ottawa Regional Science Fair, for the most outstanding scientific contribution to public safety. His project, "Putting the Freeze on Playground Head Injuries: What is the Effect of Rain and Sub -zero Temperatures on the Impact Performance of Playground Surface Materials" was one of forty -two Canadian high school projects chosen for submission to the International Science Fair. Along with his poster and research, Matthew wrote a paper, an abstract and produced a video of his work. Chair Graham invited trustees and members of the public to attend the upcoming "Gallery of Student Art" exhibit to be held on April 20, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room. The exhibit will include 142 new pieces of artwork by students from Superintendent Mike Neill's schools and provide an opportunity to meet and celebrate the young artists who produced the work. Unofficial Board Summary 3 10 April 2006 11. Director's Report Director Rachlis reported that on March 21, 2006 Robert Bateman students in grades 1 to 6 presented a painting to the South African High Commissioner to commemorate International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The Committee members, who Reach Out Against Racism (ROAR), also visited superintendents and staff at the Board office to hand out pins and commemorate the day. Their banner, which is hanging in the atrium, depicts the hands of many students and staff members who are committed to promoting equity and the appreciation of diversity. Director Rachlis reported that Bell High School recently received a Women in Sport Encouragement (WISE) Fund grant from the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport. He noted that teacher Lorna Bradley designed a program called Girls in Sports Day to show how grade eight girls from elementary and middle schools can get involved in school life through sports. The next Girls in Sport Day will be held May 31, 2006 and will showcase field hockey, floor hockey, rugby, and dance. 12. Public Question Period Elaine Morgan, Ottawa - Carleton Assembly of School Councils (OCASC), asked that the Board simplify the process to establish the Parental Involvement Committee. Director Rachlis agreed that there is an urgency regarding the establishment of the Committee and that the more complicated the process is the longer it will take to get underway. Chair Graham invited Ms. Morgan to listen to debate on this issue later in the meeting. 13. New Business In response to a query by Trustee Laws, Director Rachlis advised that a staff review committee found the book "Three Wishes" acceptable for use in the junior division. 14. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. Unofficial Board Summary 4 10 April 2006