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Home My WebLink About13 Report 00-169 Board Membership in the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovationto [Lt OTTAWA CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 28 August 2000 Report No. 00-169 to the Board Re: Board Membership in The Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation ORIGINATORS: James Grieve, Director of Education & Secretary of the Board Joan Melancon, Assistant Secretary of the Board PURPOSE: To seek approval of a renewal of the Board's membership in the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation. BACKGROUND: 2. At its June meeting last year, the Board renewed its membership in the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) for a one -year period. STATUS: 3. An invoice from OCRI has recently been received for their annual membership fee in the amount of $32,100 (including GST) covering the period 1 June 2000 to 31 May 2001 (Annex 1 attached). This is exactly the same amount the Board paid last year for this membership. 4. A letter outlining some of the programs and initiatives undertaken by OCRI over the past year is also attached. Further information on OCRI activities involving the OCDSB will be provided at the Board meeting on 28 August. RECOMMENDATION: THAT a one -year membership renewal for the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation be approved covering the period 1 June 2000 to 31 May 2001. James P. Grieve Director of Education /Secretary of the Board IPN; Ann &,X / 36 Steaciebrive Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation --- •• �� - Centre de recherche et d'innovation d'Ottawa ; May 17, 2000 Mr. James P. Grieve Director of Education Ottawa - Carleton District School Board 133 Greenbank RD Nepean, ON K H 61_3 _U11 Dear Mfi- -C-nie e� Kanata, Ontario CANADA K2K 2A9 tel: 613.592.8160 fax: 613.592.8163 email: worldclass @ocri.ca mAV 2 9 2000 1 .-.— _._..�.�.....:. t -. ACTION 7 1� arah� ,MGti . r0: . �. _Y=_S— i As a supporting member of OCRI over the last year, you have assisted us in building relationships and alliances among our membership for the benefit of the technology community. Your continued support has enabled OCRI to strengthen existing programs, develop new initiatives, and continue to promote Ottawa as a centre of excellence for technology through events such the Technology Showcase and AGM Awards Dinner held last March at the Corel Centre. OCRI will continue a high level of activity throughout the summer months. We will be revamping our website to sport a new look and usability for the benefit of all members. There will be increased activity around SmartCapital as a result of last week's announcement naming Ottawa as the official Smart Community Demonstration Site for Ontario by Industry Canada. Ottawa's SmartCapital initiative will receive financial support of up to $5 million over three years. Another OCRI initiative that will launch on May 31 is TechRocks. Throughout May and June local bands made up employees from local high tech companies will do musical battle to help solve our industry's human resource challenges. Detailed information on SmartCapital and TechRocks can be found on our website at www.ocri.ca. I look forward to your continued support to assist OCRI in connecting people with ideas and ideas with people. Please find enclosed your invoice for your membership renewal for the period of June 1, 2000 to May 31, 2001. If you have any questions or comments regarding your membership, please contact Walter Noble at 592 -8160 x248 or e-mail him at wnoble@ocri.ca. Sincerely, Bill Collins President OCRI M ottowa Centre for Research and Innovation Centre de recherche et d'innovation d'Ottawa Mr. James P. Grieve Director of Education Ottawa - Carleton District School Board 133 Greenbank RD Nepean ON K2H 61_3 Invoice Date -Date de la facture: Invoice Number - No. de la facture : Particulars / Details t f INVOICE 36 Steacie Drive Kanata, Ontario CANADA K2K 2A9 tel: 613.592.8160 fax: 613.592.8163 email: worldclass @ocri.ca May 18, 2000 M- 2000133 -0 Amount / Montant I V I HL : .➢ JL, I vv. vv Please make cheque payable to: Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation Priere d'etablir votre cheque au nom du: centre de recherche et d'innnovation d'Ottawa GST # 122847510 1999 -2000 Report re OCDSB Membership in OCRI The Ottawa- Carleton District School Board has engaged in a variety of programs, projects and activities as a member of the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) during the 1999 -2000 academic year. A summary of these activities is described below with particular emphasis on the level of participation from the OCDSB staff and students. General Benefits • Representation on the OCRI Board of Directors. Jim Grieve currently represents area Directors of Education on the OCRI Board of Directors • Participation in OCRI's Business - Education Leadership Group where Jim Grieve represents the OCDSB • Opportunity to influence strategic planning and development of OCRI's current and future K -12 initiatives • Networking opportunities for all OCDSB staff through events and professional development initiatives • Meetings with key public and private sector stakeholders in the region OCRI's K -12 Program Tech Coaches • 17 Tech Coaches and 4 retirees (2 of whom were StatCan "Touch the Future" teachers) in OCDSB schools • Effective integration of information technology in K -OAC education • Information technology awareness for students and teachers • Assistance to teachers on available technology resources SchoolNet GrassRoots • OCRI- managed program for Eastern Ontario school boards. Direct support through Tech Coaches • OCDSB success for January — June 2000: 50 schools, $97K. BEST IN THE PROVINCE! • $500,000 funding pool managed by OCR] for 2000 -2001 • Implemented and supported by Tech Coaches Nortel Networks Young Entrepreneurs Showcase • A forum for schools (K -OAC) to showcase student - created projects, products, and services in the area of information technology organized by OCRI and sponsored by Nortel Networks • 12 out of 26 student teams were OCDSB schools consisting of 50 students OCRI Partners in Education Banquet and Showcase • A collection of table -top displays showcasing elementary, secondary and post- secondary collaborative activities in Ottawa - Carleton focusing on the sharing of ideas, experiences, and opportunities • The achievements of 3 OCDSB collaborative activities were recognized and awarded certificates at a banquet on May 25 attended by 326 education, business and government representatives Teacher Internships • Teacher interns learn what skills are needed in the current workplace by completing professional assignments from 3 to 5 weeks with area businesses and government agencies during the summer • OCRI placed 8 OCDSB teachers in an area business in 1999, 1 in 2000 School Breakfast Program • OCRI coordinates this community program which serves an average of 3,800 breakfasts daily in 64 elementary schools all four area school boards /I/ Volunteers in Education • OCRI places retirees, seniors, university students, and other community volunteers with a rich variety of skills and experience in area schools • During the 1999 -2000 school year, community volunteers contributed an average of 1421.75 hours per week in OCDSB schools Regional Scholarships • On behalf of the Community Foundation of Ottawa and Nortel Networks, OCRI administers a variety of scholarship programs available to graduating high school students in the region • 16 Nortel Networks scholarships were awarded to OCDSB students in 2000 • 3 Community Foundation of Ottawa scholarships were awarded to 2 OCDSB students in 2000 Wireless Project in local schools • OCRI and Industry Canada piloted a project involving three Ottawa area schools: Glebe Collegiate, John McCrae S.S. and St. Patrick H.S. • Other partners include the Ottawa - Carleton Education Media Centre, the Communications Research Centre, and SchoolNet • Wireless technologies being tested and evaluated in a number of different learning situations Leadership -on -Line (Pilot to begin Fall 2000) • Involves the development of web -based tools for training and supporting new school administrators • Content has been developed by local school boards • Knowledge House providing web and networking support School Link (Pilot to begin Fall 2000) • Provides secure and timely communication between home and school • Parents use a browser with Entrust security to access attendance information • Teachers use notebook computers and a Nortel Networks wireless network to provide current data Future Search Initiative Support from OCRI staff • Member of Expectations and Accountability committee • Member of School Community Hub committee • Chair, Student - Tailored Learning Committee • Chair, Volunteer Action Group • Members, Future Search Steering Committee A large number of OCDSB staff, students and parents participate in OCRI's programs and network in many different ways It is impossible to track all the interactions because of the diverse levels of involvement. OCRI values the participation of the OCDSB in the community life of Ottawa. R