This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Agendas and/or reports considered at this meeting are available at www.scdsb.on.ca.
Report from the Student Trustees
Dean Maltby, Superintendent of Education, introduced the incoming student trustees for the 2022-2023 school year. The incoming student trustees are Weiqi Xu from Twin Lakes Secondary School, Rosa Yu from Barrie North Collegiate Institute and Angelina Ith from Bradford District High School.
Student Trustee Oluwatayo provided an update on behalf of the student trustees. Student Trustee Oluwatayo reported that the Student Senate meeting did not take place this month due to inclement weather. Student Trustee Oluwatayo shared that Barry Bedford, Principal of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will join the next Student Senate meeting to discuss equity-seeking clubs and safe spaces.
Report from the Closed Session of the Board in Committee of the Whole
The Board ratified the following recommendations taken in the Closed Session meeting of the Committee of the Whole on Wednesday, March 23, 2022:
- That the Board approve the School/System Administrator Eligibility List as set out in Report No. CL-HR-D-1, School/System Administrator Eligibility List – March 2022, dated March 9, 2022.
- That the Board approve the school administrator appointments as set out in Report No. CL-HR-D-2, School Administrator Appointments, dated March 9, 2022.
Elementary Principal Appointment:
Kerry Butler from Hyde Park PS (VP) to Sunnybrae PS (Acting)
Elementary Vice-principal Appointment:
Juli Miller from Johnson Street PS (Teacher) to Hyde Park PS (Acting)
D-4-a Business and Facilities
The Board approved the following motions:
- That the Board approve that there are no additional trustees required due to population density or area factors, as set out in Report No. BF-D-1, Trustee Determination and Distribution: 2022, dated March 2, 2022.
- That the Board approve that no areas within the board’s jurisdiction be considered a low population area for election purposes, as set out in Report No. BF-D-1, Trustee Determination and Distribution: 2022, dated March 2, 2022.
- That the Board approve the Trustee Determination of 11 Trustees, and the Trustee Distribution, as set out in APPENDICES D and D2 of Report No. BF-D-1, Trustee Determination and Distribution: 2022, dated March 2, 2022.
- That the Board approve the revisions to Policy 2101 – Use of School Board Resources During the Municipal and School Board Election Campaign, as set out in APPENDIX C of Report No. BF-D-2, Revisions to Policy 2101 – Use of School Board Resources During the Municipal and School Board Election Campaign, dated March 2, 2022.
- That the Board approve the revisions to Policy 2197 – Management of Personal Information, as set out in APPENDIX C of Report No. BF-D-3, Revisions to Policy 2197 – Management of Personal Information, dated March 2, 2022.
- That the Board approve revisions to Policy 2410 – Transportation of Students, as set out in APPENDIX C of Report No. BF-D-4, Revisions to Policy 2410 – Transportation of Students, dated March 2, 2022.
D-4-b Program
The Board approved the following motion:
- That the Board approve revisions to Policy 4235 – Elementary School Safe-arrival Program, as set out in APPENDIX C of Report No. PRO-D-1, Revisions to Policy 4235 – Elementary School Safe-arrival Program, dated March 9, 2022.
Other Reports Received as Information
D-6-a Human Resources – March 9, 2022
D-6-b SEAC – February 14, 2022
D-6-c PIC – January 11, 2022
Questions and Proposals from Trustees
Chair Lloyd, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, recognized Director Dance for his 35 years of service with the SCDSB. Chair Lloyd spoke to the many roles Director Dance has held throughout his career and thanked him for his dedication to the students and staff at the SCDSB.
Reports and Updates from Staff
Dawn Stephens, Associate Director, provided information with respect to the updated COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. Associate Director Stephens noted that SCDSB schools and worksites remain mask-friendly environments.
John Dance, Director of Education, congratulated Debbie Foster, Executive Assistant to the Director of Education, on her upcoming retirement after 33 years of service with the SCDSB. Director Dance acknowledged Executive Assistant Foster for the dedication, professionalism and loyalty she has demonstrated in every role she has undertaken with the SCDSB. Director Dance thanked Executive Assistant Foster for her commitment to the board and to furthering the goals of public education.
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Information:
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