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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard 27 May 2002 Minutes Public• OTTAWAICT - CARLETON DISTR SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 27 MAY 2002 27 May 2002 A meeting of the Ottawa - Carleton District School Board was held this evening in the Board Room, 133 Greenbank Road, Ottawa, Ontario. The meeting commenced at 7:30 pm with Trustee Jim Libbey in the Chair, and the following in attendance: Trustees Brian Gifford, Lynn Graham, Myrna Laurenceson, Norm MacDonald, Sheryl MacDonald, David Moen, Pam Morse, Lynn Scott, and Joan Spice (by phone). Staff: Director of Education and Secretary of the Board, Jim Grieve; Superintendents Larry Archibald, John Brennan, Michael Clarke, Judith Hoye, Nancy MacLeod, Laura McAlister, Katharine Saunders, Judy Turriff, and Bonnie Viney; Executive Assistant to the Director, Marie Bulgin; Graphic Designer, Brian Grice; Assistant Secretary of the Board, Joan Melancon; Manager of Communications and Information Services, Maggie Melenhorst; Management, Policy and Planning Advisor, Janice Sargent; Technician, Robert Giekes; and Committee Coordinators Brenda Cooper (for first part of in camera session and for item 244 in public), and Kim Young (for the remaining items on the in camera and public agendas). Legal Advisor Roger Mills of Bell, Baker was also in attendance. Student Trustee: Trevor Robinson On a motion by Trustee Sheryl MacDonald, seconded by Trustee Laurenceson, the Board resolved into Committee of the Whole to consider the items on the in camera agenda. Trustee Graham assumed the Chair in the Committee, and the Committee later rose for the public session. There was no report until after the second in camera session. Note: Approval of the agenda, etc., took place following resumption of the Board meeting after the second in camera session. 245. Presentation of Director's Citation Awards The Chair expressed pleasure in welcoming the friends and families of the recipients of this year's Director's Citation Awards. Director Grieve remarked that this was a wonderful occasion: an opportunity to celebrate excellence and service as all those receiving awards do outstanding work. He pointed out that they were all nominated by their co- workers. The Director called each award winner up in turn, and took time to describe their qualities and accomplishments before presenting them with plaques commemorating their awards. The recipients, who represented employees from a wide range of job categories, expressed appreciation for the awards and to their colleagues. They shared in common with each other enthusiasm about their work and dedication to the best interests of the Board's students. The Director presented the Director's Citation Award to the following Ottawa - Carleton District School Board employees: • Danielle Boyer, of Rockcliffe Park Public School was described as imaginative, enthusiastic, professional and dedicated -- a born teacher who is an inspiration and role model to her students. • Charles D'Aoust, the Coordinator of Budget Services, Financial Systems Support, and 200 • OTTAWA-CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES _ 27 MAY 2002 Labour Relations Costing is valued not only for his outstanding work in Finance, but also for his enthusiasm, people skills, and ability to function under stress. • Under the leadership of Continuing Education Officer Constantine Ioannou , the Board's highly acclaimed international languages program now offers 30 languages to 7, 000 students, and in his elected post as the international representative to the ESL teachers' board, Mr. Ioannou is helping to direct the future of English as a second language in Canada. • Barbara Johnson, is a special education teacher at Sir Winston Churchill Public School, who inspires her students with a will to succeed, and who remains positive and patient as her students undertake the constant repetition that is needed to learn. The Director called her a master teacher in all areas of the profession. • Robert Lanthier is an integral and vital member of the Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School community, where he is the Head of Mathematics, Physical Education and Athletics. He takes a leadership role in the school and is the first responder to emergencies at the school. • Judy Makin, a Psychologist and the ISA (Intensive Support Amount grants) Coordinator successfully led the Student Services team through the difficult process of ensuring maximum grant approvals, with a cheerful, positive attitude and compassion. • Ridgemont High School is so clean and well maintained by Chief Custodian Darryl McCorkell and his team that students often comment on the wonderful condition of the school. His enthusiasm and professionalism provides a positive role model for students. • Students needing help often ask to work with Osgoode Public School's Ron Paris, a special education resource teacher, because his enthusiastic and caring ways bring fun and laughter to learning basic skills. Mr. Paris assists his colleagues too by providing computer support. He was able to set up a computer lab on a limited budget. • Dr. Phil Ritchie is highly regarded for his calm and compassionate approach as a School Psychologist and as one of the lead response people during crisis intervention in schools. He is professional and effective in both roles, and known as someone to count on. • Todd St. Amour, the Chief Custodian at John McCrae Secondary School, played a key role during the construction of the new school. Since its opening, students and staff have appreciated his support, tirelessly provided with grace, patience and humour. • Her colleagues at Terry Fox Elementary School find teacher Wendy Santo an inspirational role model, but as a grade 1 teacher, she feels fortunate to work with young children every day. She ensures her students feel capable and good about themselves, and assists her fellow teachers through innovative computer support. • Sandi van Gulik, the Office Administrator at Manordale Public School, has exemplary people and administrative skills. Her dedication to students is demonstrated with many acts of kindness, and her resourcefulness helps children, staff and parents. • Willing to always "go the extra mile ", Margarida Vietorisz, the Chief Custodian at Featherston Drive Public School, is an important part of the school team, and carries out her duties with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. She also provides special needs students 201 Ct OTTAWA-GRLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD with opportunities to succeed at projects around the building. MINUTES 27 MAY 2002 • Pat Mainwaring and Ilse Turnsen, are teachers and Team Leaders of the Education for Community Living Class at Ridgemont High School. They encourage their developmentally challenged students to be full participants at the school, and their enthusiasm and dedication in their partnerships with CHEO and Parliamentary staff led to the naming of the " Ridgemont Room" on Parliament Hill. At the conclusion of the presentations, the audience joined trustees and staff in a standing ovation for the award winners. The Board went back to Committee of the Whole (in camera) at 8:50 p.m, and returned to the public session at 11:10 pm. with Trustee Jim Libbey in the Chair, and the following in attendance: Trustees Brian Gifford; Lynn Graham; Russ Jackson (by phone); Myrna Laurenceson; Norm MacDonald; Sheryl MacDonald; David Moen; Pam Morse; Lynn Scott and Joan Spice (by phone). STAFF: Director of Education and Secretary of the Board, James Grieve; Superintendents Larry Archibald; John Brennan; Michael Clarke; Dan Mason; Judy Turriff, and Bonnie Viney; Manager, Facilities and Physical Planning, Michael Carson; Transportation Coordinators Blyth Helman, and Robert Melesky; Assistant Secretary of the Board, Joan Melancon Manager, Communications and Information Services, Maggie Melenhorst; Management, Policy and Planning Advisor, Janice Sargent; AN Technician, Robert Giekes; and, Committee Coordinators Brenda Cooper Kim Young (in camera session and public session). ALSO PRESENT: Student Trustee Trevor Robinson. Note: Trustee Graham assumed the Chair when Trustee Libbey wished to participate in the discussion. On a motion by Trustee Sheryl MacDonald, seconded by Trustee Moen, the Committee agreed to continue the meeting past 11:00 p.m. 246. Report No. 15, Committee of the Whole (In Camera) Trustee Graham presented Report No. 15, Committee of the Whole (in camera), and seconded the recommendations therein, viz: a) Strategies re a Board Property (Motion by Trustee Laurenceson, in substitution for Trustee Libbey, seconded by Trustee Graham) THAT staff proceed as directed in Committee of the Whole (in camera) regarding different strategies for generating revenue from a property. At Trustee Spice's request, a recorded vote was held, and the motion was carried on the following division: 202 • Ti OTTAWA'CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 27 MAY 2002 FOR: Trustees Gifford, Graham, Laurenceson, Libbey, 7 Norm MacDonald, Sheryl MacDonald, and Spice AGAINST: Nil ABSTENTIONS: Trustees Jackson, Moen, Morse, and Scott 4 b) Marketing of a Board Property (Motion by Trustee Morse, in substitution for Trustee Libbey, seconded by Trustee Graham) THAT staff proceed as directed in Committee of the Whole (in camera) with respect to the marketing of a Board property. At Trustee Spice's request, a recorded vote was held, and the motion was carried on the following division: FOR: Trustees Gifford, Laurenceson, Libbey, Norm MacDonald 7 Sheryl MacDonald, Morse, and Scott AGAINST: Trustees Graham, and Spice 2 ABSTENTIONS: Trustees Jackson, and Moen 2 C) Appointment of Trustee Observer and Alternate for Negotiations (Motion by Trustee Norm MacDonald, seconded by Trustee Graham) THAT the Board appoint Trustee Laurenceson as the observer, and Trustee Sheryl MacDonald as the alternate for contract negotiations with the Ottawa - Carleton Elementary Teachers' Federation. d) Negotiations Issue (Motion by Trustee Morse, seconded by Trustee Graham) THAT staff proceed as directed in Committee of the Whole (in camera) with respect to a negotiations issue. Recommendations a), b), c), and d) were adopted by the Board. 247. Approval of Agenda Trustee Graham, seconded by Trustee Gifford, moved that the agenda be approved Trustee Sheryl MacDonald, seconded by Trustee Gifford, moved in amendment that item No. 18, the motions regarding the reinstatement of Grades 7 and 8 at Meadowview Public School, and the reinstatement of transportation for Grade 7 and 8 students within Zone 2, be moved to follow item No. 10, delegations. 203 • ML OTTAWA- CARLETON D I STRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 27 MAY 2002 The amendment was carried. Trustee Moen, seconded by Trustee Sheryl MacDonald, moved that the delegations be moved to follow item No. 4, approval of agenda. The amendment was carried. The agenda was approved, as amended. 248. Public Question Period Jill Dore, Kanata Inter - School Council referred to a number of safety concerns related to traffic congestion at Kanata schools, and asked if the Board considered these issues when it made its decision at the 4 July 2001 Board meeting to eliminate transportation for Grade 7 -8 students inside the Urban Transit Area (UTA). Trustee Libbey suggested that Ms. Dore remain at the meeting for the discussion of the motion related to this issue. 249. Dele_ations a) Meadowview School Council, Reinstatement of Grades 7 and 8 at Meadowview PS Laura Spriggs Laura Spriggs referred to the difficulties for Grade 6 Meadowview PS students in transitioning to Maple Ridge PS for two years prior to secondary school, the variety of program offerings and benefits that Meadowview PS can offer its students, and the cost savings to the Board if Grade 7 and 8 were reinstated at Meadowview PS. She noted that the proposal to reinstate Grades 7 and 8 at Meadowview PS, was strongly supported by parents, who prefer the addition of one or two portables at the school to their children being bused to Maple Ridge to access Grade 7 and 8 programs. In response to Trustee Norm MacDonald's query, Ms. Spriggs confirmed that the Meadowview PS Feasibility Assessment Committee included in its $60,000 estimated savings for the Board, the cost of two portables at Meadowview PS. In response to Trustee Moen's query, Ms. Spriggs noted that while the Committee had not considered the possibility of transferring Grade 7 and 8 students to Riverview PS instead of establishing two portables at Meadowview PS, based on the rapid growth in the eastern part of the Board, the enrolment at Riverview PS would likely increase. Trustee Libbey thanked the delegation for its excellent presentation. b) Ontario Association for Families of Children with Communication Disorders Speech and Language Services, Nancy Myers, and Bronwyn Funiciello The delegation from the Ontario Association for Families of Children with Communication Disorders regarding Speech and Language Services was withdrawn due to the lateness of the hour. They will present at the 10 June 2002 Board meeting. 204 • OTTAWA- CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 27 MAY 2002 250. Reinstatement of Grades 7 and 8 at Meadowview PS Trustee Sheryl MacDonald Notice having been given, Trustee Sheryl MacDonald, seconded by Trustee Gifford, moved: WHEREAS the Meadowview School Council has requested that Grades 7 and 8 be added to the school; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, Grades 7 -8 English program and Early French Immersion program students from the Meadowview attendance area, be redirected to Meadowview Public School for Grade 7 English/Early French Immersion in September 2002, and Grades 7 -8 English/Early French Immersion in September 2003. In introducing the motion, Trustee Sheryl MacDonald noted that the parents of students in the Meadowview attendance area requested that Grade 7 and 8 students be redirected to Meadowview even though it will result in additional portables being required at the school. While Trustee Sheryl MacDonald acknowledged that the motion might create challenges related to staffing timelines and human resources, she noted the importance of presenting the views of the Meadowview attendance area parents. In response to a query, Superintendent Viney confirmed that the approval of the motion would result in a breach of the agreement with the teachers' federation. She indicated that the issue would need to be broached in January or February to adhere to the staffing timelines that are currently in place. Superintendent Viney also confirmed that a similar motion, approved by the Board, with respect to Agincourt Public School has been grieved by the teachers' federation. In response to a query, Michael Carson confirmed that, given the growth in the Orleans and Cumberland attendance area, it is likely that a boundary review would be conducted in the next two years. Trustee Laurenceson, seconded by Trustee Sheryl MacDonald, moved THAT the motion be deferred to the October Business Services Committee meeting. Trustees speaking in support of the deferral noted the importance of taking the time to conduct a boundary review for the five schools in the area, prior to dealing with the motion regarding the redirection of Grade 7 and 8 students to Meadowview Public School. Trustees speaking against the deferral noted that there would not be sufficient time for staff to undertake a boundary review for implementation in September 2003, if the motion is not dealt with until the October Business Services Committee meeting. In response to a query, Mr. Carson indicated that it would be preferable to defer the motion until after the consideration of a boundary review had taken place, possibly at the 26 August 2002 Board meeting. The motion to defer was defeated. In wrap -up, Trustee Sheryl MacDonald noted that the Board needs to conduct a boundary review of the five schools in the Orleans /Cumberland area, while recognizing that parents wants their Grade 7 and 8 students redirected to their home school. 205 • (W OTTAWA'GRLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 27 MAY 2002 At Trustee Scott's request, a recorded vote was held, and the motion was defeated on the following division: FOR: Trustees Gifford, Jackson, Laurenceson, and Sheryl MacDonald 4 AGAINST: Trustees Graham, Libbey, Moen, Morse, Scott, and Spice ABSTENTION: Trustee Norm MacDonald 251. Reconsideration of Motion re: Transportation for Grades 7 and 8 Trustee Libbey In response to a query, Joan Melancon explained that it is necessary for the Board to first decide whether or not to reconsider the Board decision at the 4 July 2001 meeting regarding the elimination of transportation entitlements for Grades 7 -8 students in the Urban Transit Area (UTA), effective September 2002. If that vote is in the affirmative, the previous motion by Trustee Spice is back on the floor for consideration. Trustee Libbey can then move his proposal as an amendment to that motion. Trustee Libbey, seconded by Trustee Laurenceson, moved reconsideration. In introducing the motion to reconsider, Trustee Libbey noted that the intent is to re- instate transportation for Grade 7 and 8 students in Zone 2, based on the fact that Kanata schools are over- crowded, which has resulted in even greater traffic congestion around the school. He also referred to possible safety and pedagogical issues related to the early school start times, especially during the winter when students will be travelling to and from school by OC Transpo in darkness. In response to a query, Mr. Carson surmised that there will likely be parents who prefer not to pay for OC Transpo passes for their children, and will instead drive them to and from school, contributing to the traffic congestion around the schools. In response to a query, Mr. Carson noted that OC Transpo has invested considerable time and funding in route planning and a series of information sessions about the proposed route changes. If a Board decision regarding transportation for Grade 7/8 students in the UTA is reached almost immediately, there would be no financial cost to OC Transpo, as the changes have not yet been implemented. Trustees speaking in favour of the motion to reconsider noted that the Board may have made the decision to eliminate transportation for Grade 7/8 students in the UTA in haste, and it is important to deal with the ramifications of that decision. Trustees speaking against the motion to reconsider expressed concern about OC Transpo being asked to provide route plans and engage in a public consultation process, possibly for naught. In wrap -up, Trustee Libbey expressed the view that the Board, when it made its decision in July 2001 to eliminate Grade 7/8 students' transportation, had not sufficiently studied the ramifications on students across the system. The motion to reconsider was carried. The following motion, approved at the 4 July 2001 Board meeting, was back on the floor for consideration, viz: 206 • TJ1 L OTTAWA-CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 27 MAY 2002 A. THAT transportation entitlements for Grades 7 -8 students inside the UTA be eliminated effective September 2002, except for areas where safety and access issues cannot be satisfactorily resolved. In introducing the motion, Trustee Spice acknowledged the safety issues that may result from the elimination of school bus transportation for Grade 7 -8 students, but expressed uncertainty that safety at Kanata schools might be jeopardized, any more than at other schools across the system. She noted that ten and eleven year olds adapt to using public transportation to get to and from school, therefore it should be manageable for older students once they get used to it. Trustee Spice noted her reluctance to make an exception to the motion for one area until more information about safety issues in all areas of the Board is available. Notice having been given, Trustee Libbey, seconded by Trustee Laurenceson, moved in amendment: Whereas concern has been expressed for the safety of students in Zone 2 accessing OC Transpo; A. THAT expenditures in the Accountability Budget be decreased as follows: • Occasional Teachers by $60,000; and, • School Budgets by $60,000; B. THAT transportation expenditures in the Accountability Budget be increased by $120,000 to restore transportation for Grade 7 and 8 students in Zone 2; C. THAT staff instruct OC Transpo to stop work on the special routes for Grade 7 and 8 in Zone 2. In introducing the amendment, Trustee Libbey noted that the $120,000 increase to the transportation expenditures in the Accountability Budget pertains to the reinstatement of transportation for Zone 2 Grades 7 -8 students only, as feedback has not been received regarding safety concerns in other areas. He also noted that the intent of the amendment is to address inequity issues as well, as students in the Kanata area do not have the option of attending other schools, alternate schools are located too far beyond the Kanata boundary. Trustee Norm MacDonald moved in sub - amendment THAT the amendment be revised as follows: A. THAT expenditures in the Accountability Budget be decreased as follows: • Occasional Teachers by $120,000; and, • School Budgets by $120,000; B. THAT transportation expenditures in the Accountability Budget be increased by $240,000 to restore transportation for Grade 7 and 8 in Zone 2, and other zones outside the Greenbelt, including Zone 3; C. THAT staff instruct OC Transpo to stop work on the special routes for Grade 7 and 8 in Zone 2, Zone 3, and other affected zones. In introducing the sub - amendment, Trustee Norm MacDonald noted that the Board must address the safety needs of all of the students across the system not just the students whose parents present their concerns to the Board. He submitted that there are a number of areas across the Board, including Orleans, 207 • OTTAWA-GRLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 27 MAY 2002 Cumberland, and Barrhaven, that, due to traffic congestion, school over - crowding, and lack of sidewalks, may result in a safety issue for students. In response to a query, Mr. Carson noted that a total of $240,000 may not be sufficient to address the transportation needs of students in Zone 2 and Zone 3. Mr. Carson recalled that staff had estimated a total savings of $450,000 as a result of the elimination of Grade 7 -8 transportation in the UTA, and with the establishment of different school start times across the region. Area by area decisions regarding transportation may result in a higher overall cost to the Board. Trustees speaking against the sub - amendment noted that areas within the greenbelt have similar safety issues to those of Kanata, and other schools outside the greenbelt. Trustees speaking in favour of the sub - amendment noted that the inclusion of other areas with safety concerns in the motion is an effort to rectify the situation created by the approval of the motion in July 2001. At Trustee Jackson's request, a recorded vote was held, and the sub - amendment was carried on the following division: FOR: Trustees Laurenceson, Libbey, Norm MacDonald, Moen, and Scott AGAINST: Trustees Graham, Jackson, Morse, and Spice ABSTENTIONS: Nil Trustee Morse questioned the rationale of reducing occasional teacher and school budgets across the system to address safety concerns and school start-times at Kanata schools. She asserted that the impact of early start-times and concerns about traffic safety affect schools across the system. Trustee Morse's sub - amendment to remove the references to "Zone 2 and Zone 3, and other affected zones" from the motion was ruled out of order. The Chair noted that the sub - amendment was hostile, as the same purpose could be achieved by voting against the main motion. Trustee Morse challenged the Chair. A vote was held, and the Chair was upheld. Trustee Morse, seconded by Trustee Jackson, moved in sub - amendment THAT Part A of the amendment be revised as follows: A. THAT expenditures in the Accountability Budget be decreased as follows: • Occasional Teachers by $120,000; and, • School Budgets by $120,000; to take effect only in the zones whose transportation is being reinstated. In introducing the sub - amendment, Trustee Morse noted that students in one or more areas of the Board should not receive a higher or lower level of transportation service than students in other areas. To require the schools in the affected zones to assume the costs for the transportation of their students is a fair method of addressing the issue. • ML OTTAWA- CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 27 MAY 2002 Trustees speaking against the sub - amendment noted that not all zones are equal in terms of their needs. Some areas are experiencing rapid population growth, and they must address the accompanying traffic and safety issues as soon as possible. Trustees speaking in favour of the sub - amendment expressed the view that Kanata is not unique with respect to traffic flow issues, and that transportation should be provided for all areas having similar characteristics. Student Trustee Robinson expressed the view that it is not productive to pit one zone against another with respect to which ones most require transportation funding, or to reduce occasional teachers budgets. Both of these approaches will be detrimental to meeting all students' needs. At Trustee Jackson's request, a recorded vote was held, and the sub - amendment was defeated the following division: FOR: Trustees Norm MacDonald, Morse, and Scott AGAINST: Trustees Graham, Libbey, and Moen ABSTENTIONS: Trustees Laurenceson, and Spice Trustee Moen, seconded by Trustee Morse, moved in sub - amendment THAT Part B and C of the amendment be revised as follows: B. THAT transportation expenditures in the Accountability Budget be increased by $240,000 to restore transportation for Grade 7 and 8 in Zone 2, 3, 7, 8, and 12; C. THAT staff instruct OC Transpo to stop work on the special routes for Grade 7 and 8 in Zones 2, 3, 7,8, and 12. Trustee Moen noted that the intent of the sub - amendment is to address the safety issues of areas in the Greenbelt that are similar to those of Kanata. In response to a query, Mr. Carson estimated that the cost implications of Trustee Moen's sub - amendment would be in the $300,000- $350,000 range. In response to a query about offsets in the budget, Trustee Moen noted that the Occasional Teacher budget could be reduced from $120,000 to $175,000. Superintendent Clarke confirmed that the $9 million Occasional Teachers' Budget could accommodate the reduction of $175,000. Trustees speaking against the sub - amendment noted that it is not appropriate to re- instate transportation for Grades 7 -8 students in some zones indiscriminately. They expressed the view that it is inappropriate to identify some zones as requiring transportation to address safety concerns, while the entire downtown core of the region is not included. In wrap -up, Trustee Moen noted that the intent of the sub - amendment is to address that fact that safety issues in the zones included in the sub - amendment are no different than those in Kanata. He pointed out that in core areas, there are OC Transpo routes close to schools, but in suburban areas, transportation 209 • OTTAWA- CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 27 MAY 2002 issues are significantly different in that bus routes are designed to transport people away from their residential areas, but are not necessarily close to schools. At Trustee Jackson's request, a recorded vote was held, and the sub - amendment was carried on the following division: FOR: Trustees Libbey, Norm MacDonald, Moen, Morse, and Scott 5 AGAINST: Trustees Graham, and Laurenceson 2 ABSTENTIONS: Nil In wrap -up on the amendment, Trustee Libbey expressed the view that different areas of the Board have different needs, and noted that boundary reviews conducted in the future will address some of the related issues raised during the debate. At Trustee Jackson's request, a recorded vote was held, and the amendment was defeated on the following division: FOR: Trustees Libbey, Moen, and Morse 3 AGAINST: Trustees Graham, Laurenceson, Norm MacDonald, and Scott 4 ABSTENTIONS: Nil At Trustee Jackson's request, a recorded vote was held on the main motion, which was carried on the following division: FOR: Trustees Graham, Laurenceson, Norm MacDonald, Moen, 5 and Scott AGAINST: Trustees Libbey, and Morse 2 ABSTENTIONS: Nil The Board therefore reaffirmed its previous decision to eliminate transportation entitlements for Grades 7 -8 students inside the UTA, effective September 2002, except for areas where safety and access issues cannot be satisfactorily resolved. 252. Workplan for Potential Sites of Additional International Baccalaureate Proerams It was agreed by the members to deal with the following recommendation from the Education Committee of 21 May 2002 prior to adjournment: (Motion by Trustee Scott, seconded by Trustee Morse) A. THAT the International Baccalaureate (IB) program work plan be approved, subject to the replacement of "the plan" in Numbers 6 through 9 of the work plan with either "consideration of placement(s)" or "recommendations" to reflect the actual stage in the process, and; 210 • IT—J] OTTAWA- CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 27 MAY 2002 B. THAT the accompanying letter be sent to all secondary principals and school council chairs, informing them of the IB work plan and of an information session for principals . and school council chairs. In response to a query, Superintendent Mason noted that the cost of establishing additional IB Programs would have to be dealt with in relation to current staffing agreements. He pointed out that the Board is at least two years away from establishing new programs, and there are no costs in the next twelve months. The recommendation was approved by the Board. On a motion by Trustee Morse, seconded by Trustee Scott, the meeting adjourned at 1:55 a.m. James P. Grieve, Director of Education/ Jim Libbey Secretary of the Board Chair of the Board BE- 020527 ky/bd mi ns27may02.doc 211