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Report 23-043
Appointments to the Ontario Public School Boards’Association
(OPSBA)for 7 July 2023 to 7 July 2024
Key Contact:Janice McCoy,Executive Officer,Corporate Services,(613)596-8211 ext.
8310
PURPOSE:
1.To confirm the appointments to the Ontario Public School Boards’Association
(OPSBA)for the period 7 July 2023 to 7 July 2024,as follows:
●two directors to the Board of Directors;
●two alternate directors to the Board of Directors;
●the voting delegate for the Eastern Regional Council Meetings;
●the alternate voting delegate for the Eastern Regional Council meetings;
●the voting delegate for the 2024 Annual General Meeting;and
●the alternate voting delegate for the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM).
SUPPORTING OUR STRATEGIC PLAN:
2.Confirming appointments to OPSBA enables the Board to effectively participate
in the association that represents public district school boards and public school
authorities across Ontario.Through the appointments we are continuing our work
in building a Culture of Social Responsibility and improving governance practice.
CONTEXT:
3.The Ontario Public School Boards’Association (OPSBA)is an advocacy group
representing the interests and needs of public district school boards and public
school authorities in Ontario.OPSBA advocates on behalf of the best interests
and needs of the public school system in Ontario.The Ottawa-Carleton District
School Board (OCDSB)is a member of OPSBA and is,therefore,entitled to
appoint trustees to various positions on the Board of Directors and as voting
delegates at the Eastern Regional Council meetings and at OPSBA’s AGM.
The term of office for the OPSBA Board of Directors normally runs July to July in
alignment with the scheduling of the OPSBA Annual General Meeting and the
school year.Because 2022 was an election year,the appointments of trustees to
the Board were made at the 15 November 2022 Inaugural Board meeting for the
period 15 November 2022 to 10 June 2023.The Board must now fill all the
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positions for the period 7 July 2023 to 7 July 2024,which is in alignment with
OPSBA’s annual cycle.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS:
4.OCDSB Representation
For the past several years,including this past November,the Board has opted to
appoint the same two trustees elected to serve as directors (or as the alternate
directors)to serve as the voting delegate and alternate voting delegate at the
Eastern Council Regional meetings and the AGM.This provides an opportunity
for those trustees to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of the work
of OPSBA and have an increased voice at the OPSBA table.This practice is in
keeping with other boards in the Province and has provided for greater
consistency and understanding of what transpires at the various meetings (Board
of Director,AGM and Eastern Region)and for multiple opportunities to build
relationships with other OPSBA members.
The 15 November 2022 to 10 June 2023 term appointments included:
●Trustees Jennekens and Scott as directors to the OPSBA Board of
Directors;
●Trustees Dickson and Presley as alternate directors to the OPSBA Board
of Directors;
●Trustee Jennekens as voting delegate and Trustee Scott as alternate
voting delegate for the OPSBA Eastern Regional Council meetings;and
●Trustee Jennekens as voting delegate and Trustee Scott as alternate
voting delegate for the OPSBA Annual General Meeting.
5.Meeting dates
OPSBA Board of Directors meetings are normally scheduled for early October,
January,February,April/May,and June (AGM).Eastern Regional Council
meetings,which are also attended by the trustees who sit as directors or their
alternates,are normally scheduled for January and April.Most of these meetings
take place over the weekend,typically Saturday.
6.Election of Trustees
In accordance with the Board’s By-laws and Standing Rules,in order to make
these appointments,the Chair will call for volunteers or nominations (if required)
for the various positions.If there is more than one candidate for each position,
an election will be held.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
6.Costs incurred by the trustees appointed to represent the Board will be charged
to the existing central budget for Board business in accordance with Section 2.5
of Policy P.005.GOV Board Member Expenses and Support Services or
reimbursed by OPSBA.
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COMMUNICATION/CONSULTATION ISSUES:
7.There is no consultation required for this report because it relates to the
appointment of trustees.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT
A.Trustees __________________and ________________be appointed as
the two directors to the OPSBA Board of Directors,the voting and
alternate delegates for the Eastern Regional Council meetings,and the
voting and alternate delegates for the OPSBA Annual General meeting for
the period 7 July 2023 to 7 July 2024;and
B.Trustees __________________and __________________be appointed
as the two alternate directors to the OPSBA Board of Directors for the
period 7 July 2023 to 7 July 2024.
Janice McCoy
Executive Officer,Corporate Services
Michèle Giroux
Director of Education and
Secretary of the Board
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