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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard 26 Jun 2000 Minutes Public0 LM,_j OTTAWA- CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 26 JUNE 2000 26 June 2000 A meeting of the Ottawa - Carleton District School Board was held this evening in the Board Room, 133 Greenbank Road, Nepean, Ontario, commencing at 6:30 p.m. with Trustee Lynn Graham in the chair initially. Trustee Jim Libbey assumed the chair when he arrived, commencing with item 230 -00. The following were also in attendance: Trustees Cynthia Bled, Albert Chambers, Alex Getty, Patty Anne Hill, Russ Jackson, Andrew Lam (by phone), Norm MacDonald, Sheryl MacDonald, Pam Morse, and Lynn Scott. Staff: Director of Education & Secretary of the Board, James Grieve; Superintendents Larry Archibald, Rose -Marie Batley, John Brennan, Michael Clarke, Judith Hoye, Katharine Saunders, Barbara Stollery, Judy Turriff, and Bonnie Viney; Assistant Secretary of the Board, Joan Melancon; Management, Policy and Planning Advisor, Janice Sargent; Technician, Robert Giekes; and Committee Coordinators Kim Young and Brenda Cooper. Student Representatives: Ryan Gilmour, Jen McIntyre, and Justin Millette. During the course of the meeting, the new student representatives, Ryan Gilmour and Jen McIntyre were introduced, and best wishes extended to Justin Millette on the occasion of his graduation that day. On a motion by Trustee Sheryl MacDonald, seconded by Trustee Bled, 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 and presented the report below (Board minute 230 -00 refers). 228. Presentation of Director's Citation Awards Director Grieve presented the Director's Citation Awards to ten outstanding employees who consistently demonstrate their dedication to the students and staff of the OCDSB, and noted that an eleventh award was being presented to Barbara Welke during graduation ceremonies at John McCrae Secondary School. This year's recipients were: Ekram Beshir, an Arabic Instructor (Continuing Education) and community representative, leader of the Rahma Arabic School, for her outstanding leadership and dedication in developing the Arabic component of the international languages program. • Jim Bilodeau, Supervisor of Mechanical and Electrical Services for his enthusiasm, imagination and professionalism. His flexibility, warm personality, knowledge and competence are key to his work with plant supervisors, principals and custodians in ensuring a comfortable and safe environment for staff and students. on.—TE 0 7L,__J1 OTTAWA-CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 26 JUNE 2000 • Larry Capstick, Membership Services Officer, Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation, for his integrity in leadership, consistent sense of fairness, his excellent listening and communications skills, and his optimism and good judgment. • Fran Chilton- Mackay, Head of Fine Arts, J.S. Woodsworth Secondary School for her creative and dedicated leadership, which has placed the school "on the map" as a leader in musical excellence. • Diane Evraire, Database Administrator, for the application of her exemplary dedication, talent, and skills in serving the OCDSB's students and staff in varied ways ranging from the design and support of corporate and educational electronic data systems, to the creation of an automated process for generating the thousands of staff e-mail accounts. • Bill Keywood, Purchasing Administrator, for the dedication, care, charm and consideration that he brings to ensuring that the needs of schools and administrative departments are met on time and on budget. • Debbie Marsland, Office Administrator, Convent Glen Elementary School for her caring, imagination, enthusiasm and professionalism, which she employs using outstanding interpersonal skills to create a positive school climate and effective school administration. The students and staff recently honoured her with "Debbie's Day ". • Janet Millen, Teacher, Sawmill Creek Elementary School, for the passion and energy with which she imparts her love of the arts to students and colleagues alike. Her enthusiasm is contagious and has inspired new teachers to follow her path. • Dave Miller, Project Manager, Data Delivery, for the foresight, patience, and dedication he brings to providing exemplary service to schools and staff at the school and administrative level. • Barrie Pratt, Teacher, Roberta Bondar Public School, for his thirty-one years as an outstanding teacher, coach, friend and colleague. Mr. Pratt retires this year with a legacy of significant contributions to the lives of students from York, R. Burns Curry, and Roberta Bondar elementary schools. • Barbara Welke, Office Coordinator, John' McCrae Secondary School, for her dedication, positive, proactive approach and leadership in providing support of the best possible learning environment for students. • .. While Vice -Chair Graham read greetings and best wishes from Mr. Moodie, Chair Libbey presented the 1998/99 D. Aubrey Moodie Award, which goes to the graduating student with the highest marks in the system. The award went to Bryan Chan, a Lisgar graduate. Bryan achieved an average of 99.2 %. - 185 - 0 OTTAWA CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 26 JUNE 2000 Mr. Moodie was unable to be present because of an illness in the family, but his remarks indicated that he would like Bryan to use the money for a well- deserved holiday. This is the 40th year for this prestigious award. 230. Report No 12 Committee of the Whole (In Cameral Trustee Graham presented Report No. 12, Committee of the Whole (in camera), and seconded the recommendations therein, viz: (a) Review of School- Generated Funds Financial Records (Motion by Trustee Getty, seconded by Trustee Graham) THAT the firm of KPMG be engaged to conduct the review of school- generated funds financial records over a three -year term. (b) Supervisory Officer Selection Committee (Motion by Trustee Scott, seconded by Trustee Graham) A. THAT a Supervisory Officer Selection Committee be struck, comprised of the Chair of the Board and two trustees, along with the Director of Education and two supervisory officers; and B . THAT the Board appoint two trustees to serve on the Supervisory Officer Selection Committee. (c) Kindergarten Accommodation, Agreement with Kanata Research Park Family Centre (Motion by Trustee Hill, seconded by Trustee Graham) THAT staff be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Kanata Research Park Family Centre to establish a junior kindergarten and a senior kindergarten class within the facility. The recommendations were adopted by the Board, and following an election, Trustees Chambers and Scott were appointed to the Supervisory Officer Selection Committee. The Director noted that time sensitive items had been place early on the agenda. On a motion by Trustee Morse, seconded by Trustee Getty, the agenda was approved as presented. - 186 - 0 M'—J OTTAWA CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 26 JUNE 2000 On a motion by Trustee Norm MacDonald, seconded by Trustee Morse, the minutes of the Board meeting held 12 June 2000 were confirmed as written. It was noted that a revised first page had been circulated earlier in the evening. 233. Business Arising from the Minutes, 12 June 2000 In response to a query about the new congregated gifted classes, Superintendent Hoye advised that the process of setting up the new classes is almost complete. She indicated that a chart showing the geographical distribution of the students in the classes can most likely be provided by the 4 July Board meeting. 234. Chair's Report Chair Libbey, who arrived after the start of the meeting because he was attending a graduation ceremony, extended congratulations to all the graduates across the system. 235. Public Ouestion Period (a) Congregated Gifted Classes, Elementary Sidney Witiuc expressed concern about Broadview students who were not included in the draw for placement in the congregated gifted program. He asked what can be done to redress this inequity. The Director advised that the process for assigning students to the two latest classes is not complete, so they may yet be placed in a class. Carmyn Penner and Trish Whan, both representing parents in Goulbourn, expressed disappointment that none of the EDC funds have been released to relieve overcrowding in Goulbourn schools. Staff advised that the recent preliminary report on long term accommodation addressed Longfields- Davidson Heights because it is the only area with sustained growth and no school, where it was not possible to correct the situation with boundary adjustments. System accommodation priorities will be identified in the Long Term Accommodation Plan, to be presented in the fall. 236. Delegations: (a) York Street PS School Council Ada Hallett re School Closures York Street School Council Chair Ada Hallett was joined by fellow Council member Antoinette Fracassi as they urged the Board to carefully review the impact on the neighbourhood if York were to be closed. York is the only English public or separate school in lower town, and 85% of the students can walk to school. - 187 - 0 ML OTTAWA CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 26 JUNE 2000 The school is the hub of the community for its high needs population (i.e., low income, English as a second language, and single parents). It is important to its families, who would lose their home and school connection if it were to close. The school's population is gradually increasing, although it is closer to capacity than its capacity rating would indicate because some of its classrooms are unusable. It was noted that many of students from the York attendance area attend French immersion programs in other schools. Staff advised that they will provide trustees with an update on the school's status vis -a -vis the needs index. (b) Woodroffe HS School Council Earl Himes re Transfer of Principal Earl Himes requested that the current principal of Woodroffe High School not be transferred because of the lack of consultation with the community and the number of changes in the school's leadership recently, or in the near future. Trustee Hill expressed concern about the consultation process regarding the principal's transfer, and the need for an up -to -date principal profile. In (6w response to her query, staff advised that the Board appoints principals, but the transfer of principals is in staff's purview. Trustee Hill gave notice that she may have a motion on this topic for the next in camera session of the Board. Jack Horwitz cited research indicating that split grade 7 -8 classes are not effective for imparting a new language. He requested that another way be found to serve the late French immersion (LFI) grade 7 -8 students at Glashan. In response to a query about Quebec's recent policy favouring multi -grade classes and students progressing at their own rate, staff noted that they are following the Quebec situation, and that the OCDSB has had satisfactory experiences with multi-grade programming in its alternative elementary and alternate secondary programs. Staff were asked to confirm for the Friday package whether there have been any impediments to transferring to Glashan's LFI program. (d) Ottawa - Carleton Assembly of School Councils, Cynthia Pohran re Long Term Accommodation Plan Cynthia Pohran expressed OCASC's concerns about consultation and process. With respect to the latter, OCASC members question the way part of the Long Term Accommodation Plan came forth without prior notice to the public, and why it did not go through the usual committee process. - 188 - 0 ML OTTAWA CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 26 JUNE 2000 Ms Pohran also noted Trustee Graham's notice of motion regarding meetings held outside the normal committee and Board schedule which contribute to the decision making process. OCASC supports Trustee Graham position regarding providing notice to the public about such meetings. Ms Pohran submitted that with the rapidly changing conditions in education, open communication and mutually determined consultation processes are essential to fostering stability and confidence. She reiterated OCASC's concern that the Board be cognizant of the timeframe for school council operations, and noted that OCASC will bring forward recommendations regarding consultation and process soon. (e) Stonecrest School Council, Arnold Murphy re Overcrowding in West Carleton Family of Schools Arnold Murphy noted that West Carleton has been waiting a considerable number of years for a school in the area, and now has half a school. He remarked on the significant growth in the high tech sector which is affecting the Township's population, and asked for a decision now on Phase II of the Stonecrest school. (f) Greely School Council, G.G. Kroes re Allotment of EDC Funds The Greely School Council requested that some of the education development charges (EDC) funds be used to make improvements at Greely, i.e., closing in open classrooms, improving the septic system, enlarging the gym, substituting a portapak for portable classrooms (56% of Greely's students are in portables), a computer lab, and library expansion. The school is currently at 162% capacity. Staff indicated that information on possible interim solutions would be included in the Long Term Accommodation Plan in the fall. 237. Director's Report The Director used overhead projection to review the Board's proposed strategic plan for 2000 -2003. Feedback from interested groups is being sought on the three highest priorities among the nine strategic areas, the top objectives within those areas, and additional objectives for the system audit. Two new areas have been added to the original seven strategic areas: corporate manage- ment and fiscal planning. The original seven are: expectations for learning /accountability; student- tailored learning; staff training and support; the school as the hub of the community; safe schools; volunteerism; and Board structures and processes. The strategic plan will go to the Board for approval in late August. - 189 - 0 M_j OTTAWA CMUETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 238. Rej2ort No. 3. Chair's Committee, 31 a I MINUTES 26 JUNE 2000 On a motion by Trustee Graham, seconded by Trustee Morse, the Board received Report No. 3, Chair's Committee, dated 31 May 2000. The other recommendations having been scheduled for later in the meeting, Trustee Graham seconded the first recommendation in the report, viz: Board Mission Statement (Motion by Trustee Morse) THAT the following be adopted as the mission statement of the Ottawa - Carleton District School Board: The Ottawa - Carleton District School Board challenges all students to achieve excellence in leaming and responsible citizenship within a safe, equitable, diverse and caring environment. Trustee Sheryl MacDonald, seconded by Trustee Norm MacDonald, moved in amendment that the word personal be inserted after achieve. Those opposed to the amendment felt that it would be redundant, and THAT the mission statement should be as concise as possible. At the request of Trustee Sheryl MacDonald, a recorded vote was held, and the amendment carried on the following division: FOR: Trustees Bled, Chambers, Graham, Hill, Jackson, Lam, Libbey, Norm MacDonald, and Sheryl MacDonald 9 AGAINST: Trustees Getty, Morse, and Scott 3 ABSTENTIONS: Nil Trustee Lam, seconded by Trustee Bled, moved in amendment THAT the words provide conditions for be substituted for the word challenges. Those who had concerns about the word challenges felt that it was confrontational, and ignored the concept of making a commitment to provide for the needs of students. Student Representative Justin Millette pointed out that school is challenging and the word would be suitable. At the request of Trustee Sheryl MacDonald, a recorded vote was held, and the amendment was defeated on a tie vote, viz: FOR: Trustees Bled, Chambers, Graham, Lam, Norm MacDonald, and Sheryl MacDonald 6 AGAINST: Trustees Getty, Hill, Jackson, Libbey, Morse, and Scott 6 ABSTENTIONS: Nil - 190 - 0 ML OTTAWA CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 26 JUNE 2000 Trustee Chambers, seconded by Trustee Norm MacDonald, moved in amendment THAT the word its be inserted before students. The amendment was defeated on a tie vote. In summing up, Trustee Morse expressed satisfaction that the proposed mission statement was a reasonable statement which reflects the Board's core business. At the request of Trustee Scott, a recorded vote was held, and the amended motion was carried on the following division. FOR: Trustees Bled, Getty, Jackson, Libbey, Norm MacDonald, Sheryl MacDonald, Morse, and Scott 8 AGAINST: Trustees Chambers, Graham, and Lam 3 ABSTENTIONS: Trustee Hill 1 Director Grieve thanked Superintendent Larry Archibald and Janice Sargent for their work with a committee and with focus groups in drafting a proposed mission statement. The mission statement adopted by the Board reads: The Ottawa - Carleton District School Board challenges all students to achieve personal excellence in learning and responsible citizenship within a safe, equitable, diverse and caring environment. • s ,�•� • I W P rZa •� The Board had before it staff report No. 00 -154 recommending proposed reductions to implement the budget decision to cut instructional supplies by an additional $1 million. Superintendent Clarke noted that the method for achieving the proposed reduction would not affect the per capita allocation to schools. The Director pointed out, however, that the reductions would have an impact in other areas. Trustee Hill, seconded by Trustee Norm MacDonald, moved the recommendation in the staff report to approve the implementation plan for a $1 million reduction in instructional supplies. In response to inquiries, staff advised that the last item on the list, $150,000 for WAN contractual penalties, was a one -time item, while the first 12 items will result in ongoing reductions. Trustee Chambers, seconded by Trustee Graham, moved in amendment that the motion be changed to reflect removal of the $150,000 for WAN penalties from the list, with direction to staff to return with an additional reduction in this amount. - 191 - 0 MI-i OTTAWA-CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 26 JUNE 2000 At the request of Trustee Graham, a recorded vote was held on the amendment, and the motion carried on the following division, viz: FOR: Trustees Chambers, Graham, Jackson, Libbey, Norm MacDonald and Sheryl MacDonald 6 AGAINST: Trustees Bled, Getty, Hill, Morse, and Scott 5 ABSTENTIONS: Trustee Lam , At the request of Trustee Scott, a recorded vote was held on the amended main motion, and the motion carried on the following division, viz: FOR: Trustees Chambers, Graham, Jackson, Lam, Libbey, Norm MacDonald and Sheryl MacDonald 7 AGAINST: Trustees Getty, Hill, Morse, and Scott 4 ABSTENTIONS: Trustee Bled 1 The motion adopted by the Board was therefore as follows: THAT the proposed implementation plan for the $850,000 reduction in instructional supplies be approved (as outlined in items 1 -12 of Appendix A, staff report No. 00 -154), and that staff be directed to return with a recommendation for an additional $150,000 reduction in the 2000 -01 instructional supplies budget. 240. Facilities and Physical Planning, Better Schools Partnership The Board had before it staff report 00 -149 recommending approval of the energy savings component of the Better Schools Partnership, i.e., investigation, in partnership with DukeSolutions, of the additional energy savings available to the Board. Superintendent Batley noted that this is one of a series of partnerships in the department's strategic plan, aimed at facilitating the delivery of better services, better facilities, and departmental efficiencies. She noted that the Board has facilities valued at about $1 billion, and a maintenance backlog of approximately $100 million. Savings are, therefore, an important component of the strategic plan, and finding additional energy savings is a key objective. It is estimated that an additional $1 million in energy savings can be found by extending retrofits to sites not covered by the current contract with DukeSolutions (formerly known as TESCOR). - 192 - 0 ML OTTAWA-CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 26 JUNE 2000 Trustee Norm MacDonald, seconded by Trustee Sheryl MacDonald, moved as follows: A. THAT staff be directed to work with DukeSolutions to investigate the additional energy savings available to the Board; and B. THAT as part of the Long Term Accommodation Plan, staff report back to the Board in the fall of 2000 the results of the investigation and a recommended strategy for the implementation of the Better Schools vision. As he made the recommendation, Trustee Norm MacDonald remarked that this project is an exemplary staff initiative given the province's emphasis on energy conservation. Some trustees expressed concern that items like this should be debated at committee before being sent to the Board. Trustee Scott, seconded by Trustee Norm MacDonald, therefore moved in amendment THAT appropriate committee be substituted for Board in part B of the motion. Staff advised that Board had been meant generically and that it was intended that the report go first to a committee. Superintendent Batley advised that the report had not been scheduled for the 13 June Business Services Committee because it had been hoped that it would be considered at the 12 June Board meeting. The amendment was carried. Trustee Scott, seconded by Trustee Morse, moved in amendment THAT as part of the Long Term Accommodation Plan be removed from Part B. During discussion it was clarified that the Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) is the Ministry of Education's term for the Board's concept of a Facilities Master Plan. Superintendent Batley advised that inclusion of the LTAP was not essential to the motion. On the other hand, inclusion of the words would not impede a report back to committee on energy savings if the LTAP were not complete. In response to queries, Superintendent Batley advised that retrofits will take place over a number of years, and that they will not be carried out in schools earmarked for closure. The amendment failed on a tie vote. Trustee Jackson had a number of concerns, i.e., using a sole source contractor, the long time for payback, the need for a risk strategy, and the need to tie the program to a long term strategy for facilities. Staff and trustees pointed out that there is already a contract in place with DukeSolutions, and that this is just the preliminary stage, an investigation of where savings might be found. The program is a part of the strategic plan for facilities, and elements such as the payback time can be addressed when the work is to be done. * * * * Trustee Graham assumed the Chair * * * * - 193 - 0 M'1_j OTTAWA CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 26 JUNE 2000 In response to a query by Trustee Libbey, staff advised that the process for procuring a contractor to do the retrofits would come to trustees for approval. Trustee Libbey suggested that future reports on energy partnerships should indicate the level of profitability. He also suggested that the payback time be negotiated if possible. * * * * Trustee Libbey resumed the Chair * * * * At the request of Trustee Scott, a separate vote was held on each part of the motion. The motion, as amended, was carried, viz: A. THAT staff be directed to work with DukeSolutions to investigate the additional energy savings available to the Board; and B . THAT as part of the Long Term Accommodation Plan, staff report back to the appropriate committee in the fall of 2000 the results of the investigation and a recommended strategy for the implementation of the Better Schools vision. • • • • s lima. = it Trustee Morse, seconded by Trustee Getty, moved that the meeting continue past 11:00 pm. The motion was carried. 242. Reinstatement of Educational Assistants at Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School Notice of motion having been given, Trustee Sheryl MacDonald, seconded by Trustee Hill, moved as follows: WHEREAS, the Ottawa - Carleton District School Board has cut five educational assistants from the staff allocation of Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School for the school year of 2000/2001, WHEREAS, there will be 120 multi -needs students in the Living and Learning Program next year at Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School who now have 16 educational assistants but who only have 12 EAs assigned for next year (a 25% reduction with no reduction in student population), WHEREAS, the Living and Learning Program has significantly changed it's focus and delivery for the upcoming school year with a broader emphasis on the student as a functioning member of the community, WHEREAS, educational assistants play an essential role in providing additional counselling and instruction and their supervision is needed to maintain an acceptable level of safety and security for all the students of Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School, - 194 - 0 ML OTTAWA- CAUETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 26 JUNE 2000 WHEREAS the safety of these multi-needs students will be seriously compromised with less supervision in all areas of the school but most importantly in the shop areas (where the potential for physical injury is pronounced), in the physical education program, and in the unstructured, non - classroom time, WHEREAS many of the students have come from elementary school environments where small class settings and a high level of support have been provided, this reduction in individual support is extreme, and WHEREAS the reduction in secondary teaching personnel aggravates the supervision situation and necessitates greater involvement of the educational assistants in ensuring a safe and positive learning environment, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Ottawa - Carleton District School Board reinstate the five educational assistants to the staff of Sir Guy Carleton Secondary School. Trustee Sheryl MacDonald recalled that a 12 June delegation from the Sir Guy Carleton School Council had requested that the five positions be reinstated. The Sir Guy Carleton dele- gation expressed concern about the safety of students, and that the students in the Living and Learning program would have difficulty coping with the restructured program without the assistance of the educational assistants. She suggested that the amount involved was not significant in the context of the overall budget, and felt that if necessary, the educational assistants could be transferred from other schools. In response to a query, staff advised that equity, appropriate qualifications and need have been key to the rigorous process of balancing the assignment of educational assistants throughout the system. In accordance with need, some schools will have more educational assistants than previously, while others will have less. The needs of students are reassessed throughout the year, and itinerant youth workers will provide additional help when necessary. Trustees opposed to the motion expressed concern with an ad hoc approach to the deployment of special education resources, noting that the Special Education Advisory Committee understood there was less money in the budget, and that keeping the program intact would mean fewer services. The objective in these times of reduced circumstances is to distribute money as fairly as possible throughout the system. Trustees expressed confidence that staff would ensure that services to students would be rebalanced as required, and noted that the ISA (intensive support amount) assessments provide a good way to distribute educational assistants according to need. - 195 - 0 M'1_j OTTAWA-CA UETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 26 JUNE 2000 In response to a question, staff advised that the special education budget, and the allotment for educational assistants, still exceeds the provincial funding formula, thus necessitating still further reductions next year. Unfortunately, and as with teachers, the salary and benefits funding for educational assistants is well below actual salaries. * * * * Trustee Graham assumed the Chair * * * * In response to queries from Trustee Libbey, staff reported that there will be the same number of educational assistants in the next school year as there was this year. The movement of educational assistants from Sir Guy Carleton is the result of a more equitable distribution across the system and the ISA grants. * * * * Trustee Libbey resumed the Chair * * * * At the request of Trustee Sheryl MacDonald, a recorded vote was held and the motion lost on the following division: FOR: Trustees Norm MacDonald and Sheryl MacDonald 2 AGAINST: Trustees Chambers, Getty, Graham, Hill, Jackson, Morse, and Scott 7 ABSTENTIONS: Trustees Hill and Lam 2 243. Reconsideration: New Elementary School South Nepean Trustee Morse Notice of motion having been given, Trustee Morse, seconded by Trustee Scott, moved as follows: WHEREAS the Board has not yet approved its long -term accommodation plan; WHEREAS there was no notice or opportunity for public input into the issue of constructing a new elementary school in South Nepean; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Board decision of 12 June with respect to proceeding with the action plan for the construction of a new elementary school in South Nepean be reconsidered. It was noted that if the vote on the reconsideration were to carry, the following motion would be back on the floor for consideration: THAT the Board authorize staff to proceed with the proposed plans of action for the acquisition of a site and construction of a new elementary school in South Nepean. - 196 - 0 L7L,-Jl OTTAWA CARLETON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 26 JUNE 2000 Trustee Morse expressed concern that trustees had not been provided with priorities for the Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) as soon as the province approved the expenditure of the EDC (educational development charges) funds. She does not necessarily feel that the wrong decision was made, but would like to have seen the correct process followed, including opportunities for public input. At the request of Trustee Scott, a recorded vote was held, and the motion to reconsider the previous decision was defeated on the following division: FOR: Trustees Getty, Hill, Morse and Scott 4 AGAINST: Trustees Chambers, Graham, Jackson, Lam, Libbey, Norm MacDonald and Sheryl MacDonald 7 ABSTENTIONS: nil The meeting adjourned at 12:55 am. Jim Libbey Chair of the Board BLC /cb BE- 000626 - 197- James P. Grieve, Director of Education & Secretary of the Board