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On Monday, November 19, 2018, the Durham District School Board held its monthly Board meeting.

Eastdale CVI’s Senior Concert Band Entertains

...and this is my story — Tanya Hawthorne

2018 Educational Services Staff Award WinnerThe Educational Services Staff Award recognizes a staff member/team affiliate with CUPE, consisting of office-technical staff, custodial and maintenance staff, and educational assistants. The recipients of this award have made an exceptional contribution to the support of students, schools or the growth of others in the board.

The 2017/2018 award winner is Bill Houlden.

He was nominated for his work at Dr. S.J Phillips. Houlden is always accommodating, has a great work ethic and can be depended upon to help with school events and problem solve when necessary. He is currently a Custodian Group Leader at O’Neill CVI.

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Students from Eastdale CVI’s Senior Concert Band perform O Canada, Loch Lomand, and the Nutcracker Suite for audience members and Trustees.

Chair Michael Barrett, Vice-Chair Patrice Barnes, and Director of Education Lisa Millar, present Bill Houlden (second from left) with the 2018 Educational Services Staff Award.

This month’s installment of the …and This Is My Story video series, features Tanya Hawthorne. It made its public debut at this month’s Board meeting. It’s another fascinating look into the rich and diverse back story of DDSB staff.

DDSB Specialist High Skills Major ProgramsSuperintendent Anne Marie Laginski and Superintendent Silvia Peterson introduced Student Success Lead Education Officer Student Achievement & Curriculum 7-12 Centres for Success Principal Kim Stuart; Program Facilitator,Student Achievement & Staff Development Specialist High Skills Major Jennifer Parrington; SHSM teacher at Uxbridge Secondary School David Brown; and SHSM student from Uxbridge Secondary School Carleigh Higgins. They presented their report about DDSB’s Specialist High Skills Major Program (SHSM) Policy and Implementation Guide. They explained how the program helps students from across Ontario to have apprenticeship opportunities, and gain sector-specific skills, knowledge and training while still pursing their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. They shared that students enrolled in the SHSM program are very successful in the program and at provincial skills competitions. DDSB completions rates are 62%, while the provincial average is 49%. DDSB is proud of the students’ achievements.

Treaties Recognition WeekTreaties Recognition Week is the first week of November every year across Ontario. It honours the importance of treaties and is an opportunity for everyone to learn about treaty rights and relationships.

Bobby Henry from the Cayuga Nation and Jessica Parks from the Mohawk Nation presented a Two Row Wampum Belt to the Board and explained how it represents the treaties that are still in place today. Students from Williamsburg PS, Rameen, Ovia, and Mishaal also shared what they have learned about the importance of the treaties and Indigenous culture.

Treaties Recognition Week cont’d

Treaties Recognition Week initiatives provide an opportunity for educators to engage in learning that will support them with the creation of age-appropriate lessons for the classroom.

Recommendations & Information ItemsThe Board approved the following recommendations:

Report: Standing Committee Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2018

Report: SEAC Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2018

2019-2020 Strategic Budget ProcessIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the 2019-2020 meeting schedule for Education Finance Committee.

Financial Process and 2017-2018 Financial ReportIt is recommended that the 2017-2018 Financial Report of Durham District School Board including transfers to and from internally restricted funds be approved as presented.

Revisions to Regulation #7551 – Naming of SchoolsIt is recommended that Regulation #7551 – Naming of Schools be revised as reflected in Appendix B of the report.

Revisions to Regulations #1305 – Accessible Customer ServiceIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the revisions to Regulation #1305 – Accessible Customer Service.

(l-r) SHSM student from Uxbridge Secondary School Carleigh Higgins; SHSM teacher at Uxbridge Secondary School David Brown; Program Facilitator, Student Achievement & Staff Development Specialist High Skills Major Jennifer Parrington; Student Success Lead, Education Officer Student Achievement & Curriculum 7-12 Centres for Success Principal Kim Stuart.

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Bobby Henry and Jessica Parks explaining the significance of the Two Row Wampum Belt, with presenters (l-r) Education Officer Indigenous Education, Outdoor Education and ESL Erin Elmhurst, and students from Williamsburg PS Rameen, Ovia, and Mishaal.

Recommendations & Information Items cont’dReview of RegulationsIt is recommended that the revisions listed in the Regulations 1219 – School Community Council, 1220 – Parent Involvement Councils and 5131 — Fundraising be approved.

Creation of a New Policy Support Children and Students with Prevalent Medical Conditions in SchoolsIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the proposed new policy Supporting Children and Students with Prevalent Medical Conditions in Schools.

Policy UpdatesIt is recommended that the Board of Trustees approve the revisions to Policies #4107 and #4245

Policy #4107 – Equity and Inclusive Education Policy

Policy #4245 – Workplace Harassment and Workplace Sexual Harassment

Revisions to By-Law #12 – School Board Member (Trustee) Code of ConductIt is recommended that this report and revised By-Law #12: School Board Member (Trustee) Code of Conduct be approved.

Review of PoliciesIt was recommended that the revisions listed in Policy #6160 and Policy #6320 be approved.

Policy #6160 – Students

Policy #6320 – Instruction

Circulation of Various Surplus Sites – Regulation 444/98 The subject properties have been declared surplus to the Board’s needs and will now be disposed in accordance with Ontario Regulation 444/98. This report is provided for information only.

Notice of Motion: Policy #6030 – French InstructionThe policy for French Instruction is presented to Trustees as a notice of Motion for approval at the January 2019 Board Meeting.

Ontario Human Rights Commission Policy: Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities, March 2018This report has been provided to the Board of Trustees for their information.

Transfer and PromotionsThe Durham District School Board believes that school leaders are pivotal to the development of excellent teaching, excellent schools and ultimately enhanced student achievement and well-being. As an employer, we are committed to being responsive and adaptable to ongoing requests from school leaders related to retirements, resignations, and leaves of absence. Consequently, Administrative Council is planning to transfer the following educators, effective January 2019. A formal Board Report has been presented to Trustees for information.

Administrative Council is planning to transfer the following, effective January 1, 2019 unless otherwise indicated:

Elementary Vice Principal

1) Rema Saati, Vice Principal at Terry Fox P.S., to Vice Principal, Carruthers Creek P.S., effective January 25, 2019

2) Philipe Coutu, Teacher at Julie Payette P.S., to Vice Principal at R.H. Cornish P.S.

3) Sarah Parry, Facilitator Media at Education Centre, to Vice Principal at Terry Fox P.S., effective January 25, 2019

4) Tracy Gray, Special Education Resource Teacher at Dr. Roberta Bondar P.S., to Vice Principal at Jack Miner P.S.

Elementary Principal

1) Stephen Robertson, Principal at Goodwood P.S., to Principal at Thorah Central P.S.

2) Amanda Patterson, Education Officer at Education Centre, to Principal at Waverly P.S.

3) Kristin Bugelli, Education Officer at Education Centre, to Principal at Whitby Shores P.S.

4) Shannon Robertson, Principal at Walter E. Harris P.S., to Principal at Westney Heights P.S.

5) Trina Lewis, Principal at Meadowcrest P.S., to Principal at Walter E. Harris P.S.

6) David Marchand, Principal at Winchester P.S., to Principal at Meadowcrest P.S.

7) Jason Rodman, Vice Principal at Jack Miner P.S. to Principal at Goodwood P.S.

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Vice Principal & Principal ShortlistThe Durham District School Board believes that school leaders are pivotal to the development of excellent teach-ing, excellent schools and ultimately enhanced student achievement and well-being. A Vice Principal and Principal Promotion Process was conducted during the Fall of 2018, which involved the collaborative efforts of all members of the senior team.

The following Vice Principal and Principal Shortlists have been accepted by Administrative Council and approved by the Board.

Short List of Elementary Vice Principals: 1. Sarah Parry 2. Phillipe Coutu 3. Tracy Gray

Short List of Elementary Principals: 1. Christina Douglas 2. Jason Rodman

Additions to Short List of Secondary Principals: 1. Julie Mackenzie 2. Melissa Hunte 3. Alyson Van Beinum

Chair’s Annual Report

Chair Micheal Barrett summarized the great work and initiatives that were accomplished within the Board. During the most recent 4-year team he thanked the Board of Trustees, the Senior Team, Principals, Vice Principals, Teachers and DDSB staff for their support to actively Ignite Learning in schools. Chair Barrett also thanked the Trustees for their dedication and support not only throughout this past year, but during their entire term. He recognized those who will not be returning to the Board for another term, Trustee Linda Lowery, Trustee Gordon Baxter, Trustee Kimberly Zeppieri, Trustee Linda Stone and Trustee Christine Winters-Feret. He also gave a special thank you to Superintendent Camille Williams-Taylor who will be moving on to be the Director of Education at the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board.

Director’s Good News

Regular Board & Committee MeetingsStudent Senate MeetingMonday, December 3, 2018 4:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m.

Special Board Meeting — InauguralMonday, December 3, 2018 Public Session — 7:00 p.m.

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Click on the ‘Director’s Good News’ image to watch Director of Education Lisa Millar deliver good news to the Board.

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