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BOARDROOM SPOTLIGHT June 9, 2015
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Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) End of Email Print Year Report
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Hélène LapointeJerome, Chairperson of the
Board approves operating budget for 20152016
Special Education Advisory Committee thanked
The Board has approved an operating budget for the 20152016 school year totalling $475.1 million. The
with special needs and the Summer DE Program.
budget was developed with input from trustees, Catholic School Councils and various other stakeholders.
Mme. LapointeJerome expressed hope for
the Board for their continued support of students
continued capacity building in the system’s The Budget focuses on programs and initiatives that directly benefit students and further enhance student
educators to address special education needs
and staff success:
and gave highlights of the year at SEAC.
Class size compliance; Continued integration of technology into the school, classroom and workplace;
Approval of Policies
Spending related to a new elementary school in South Nepean. “The Board is pleased to approve this budget which is compliant with balanced budget legislation. We remain dedicated to ensuring that each and every student gets the services and support they need to receive a quality Catholic education. On behalf of the Board, I want to thank our Administrative team for their hard
As part of the Annual policy review, a number of rescinded and revised policies were approved by the Board. These policies were brought forward
work on the budget,” said Chairperson Elaine McMahon.
to reflect legislative & regulatory changes, updated procedural changes and current
The Board has been successful in coping with such pressures due to:
practices. The policies were vetted by the proactive cost savings initiatives implemented over the last number of years;
stakeholder groups, the Executive Committee,
continued cooperation and sharing initiatives with school boards and other government agencies;
the Policies and Procedures Steering Committee
pursuit of external funding and grants; and,
and the Trustees’ Policies and Procedures
a creative and innovative approach to the delivery of services.
Working Committee. 1. The following policies were rescinded:
Director of Education, Julian Hanlon said, “The Board’s system priorities continue to be reflected in this
Cancellation of Transportation and Derry
budget – success for students, success for staff and stewardship of resources.”
Byrne Teacher Resource Centre. For further information, see pages 7987 of the June 9, 2015 Board Agenda or the Budget Summary 2015
2. These policies were revised: Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting
2016 webpage.
Communicable Diseases Community use of School Facilities
Appointment of Superintendent
Criminal Records Checks, Police Records
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Checks for the Vulnerable Sector, and Offence Declarations Discipline, Suspensions and Dismissal All Staff Hiring Authority and Reporting Loan of Service/Secondment/Exchange Signing officers of the Board School Generated Funds Visitors to Schools Workplace Violence More information can be found on pages 3869 of the June 9, 2015 Board Agenda
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The Board is pleased to announce that Cindy Owens has been appointed to
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the position of Superintendent of Human Resources, effective September 1, 2015. Ms. Owens will also assume responsibility for the St. Mark and St.
Catholic School Parents' Association (CSPA)
Patrick's families of schools.
Chair Cathy Philpott and Parent Inovlvement Committee (PIC) Chair Sean Jackson outlined
Currently the Principal of Lester B. Pearson Catholic High School, Cindy has been an educator for over 30 years. She has served the OCSB for over 22
the highlights of the last year:
years in a variety of roles, including teacher, department head, viceprincipal
1. Improving communication between home and school while solidifying partnerships with key
and principal. In addition to her teaching qualifications, she holds an Bachelor
communities
of Science (Mathematics major) and a Masters in Business Administration
2. Pro Grant Initiatives included 2 Newcomer
(MBA) with a specialization in Finance from McGill University. She has served on a number of Board committees, notably as the chair of the Privacy and
Panels with the OCSB Family Welcome Centre
Information Management Committee.
as well as 4 program nights in Engagement Schools. A Women’s Day event was offered in
Cindy has been married to her husband, Sean, for 32 years and has been a member of the Holy Redeemer
partnership with Ottawa Community Housing. 3. Other events included:
parish since 1993. Cindy's professional experience and dedication are valuable assets to the Board.
Technology as a Tool to Accelerate
Principal, viceprincipal appointments and transfers
Learning Boot Camp for School Councils
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Lunchbox Lifesaver Parenting: Teens and Sexuality, A Catholic Conversation Parenting Now Conference and
The Board announced the following appointments and transfers of principals and viceprincipals, effective
Workshops
September 1, 2015.
Kindergarten Event
Name
Current Assignment
New Assignment
Learning French at OCSB
Elementary Principals
Open Doors: Learning and Earning in the
Nicola Benton
St. Luke (Ottawa)
M.F. McHugh Education Centre
21st Century
Peggy Perrin
VicePrincipal, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
St. Luke (Ottawa)
Kids and Drugs
Christopher Risto
VicePrincipal, St. Theresa
St. Luke (Nepean)
Technology Tools to Support your CHild’s
Learning Supporting Your Anxious Child
Elementary VicePrincipals
Responsibility Matters… Raising
Nathalie Roy
Teacher, Our Lady of Victory
St. Gabriel
Renée St. John
Teacher, Convent Glen Catholic
St. Thomas More
Joseph Cinanni
Teacher, St. Gabriel
Monsignor Paul Baxter
school connected
Math Workshops for Parents
Responsible Students Director’s Forum: Keeping home and
Intermediate/High School Principals
How to Help you Child Succeed in School
Sean Kelly
St. Patrick's Intermediate
All Saints High School
Social Networking Safety
Donald Murphy
VicePrincipal, Immaculata High School
St. Patrick's Intermediate
Resiliency
William Walsh
All Saints High School
Lester B. Pearson Catholic HS
The goals of both organizations continue to be to
provide a platform for communication between education decisionmakers, the Catholic School
Intemediate/High School VicePrincipals Catherine Sikich
Department Head, All Saints High School
St. Mark High School
Wanda Symes
St. Mark High School
Immaculata High School
Councils and the parents/guardians of the Board’s students while building community partnerships.
Proposal for Grades 712 at St. Patrick’s High School (St. Patrick’s Intermediate School Consolidation and Capital Request)
The full report is available on pages 2537 of the June 9, 2015 Board Agenda
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After public consultation that included two public meetings about accommodation changes proposed at St.
Meeting information for the current 20152016 school year
Patrick’s High School and St. Patrick’s Intermediate School, the Board approved these two motions: Date of meeting
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THAT staff submit a School Consolidation Capital Business Case to the Ministry of Education for a 78
September 8, 2015
addition to St. Patrick’s High school; and
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October 13, 2015
October 27, 2015
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THAT subject to capital funding approval, St. Patrick’s Intermediate School be closed and 78 students be directed to St. Patrick’s High School upon completion of the addition.
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For complete details from the Planning & Facilities Department on the background, consultation process,
November 24, 2015
options available for funding, accommodation proposals as well as detailed feedback from the two public
December 1, 2015
meetings, go to pages 7075 of the June 9, 2015 Board Agenda.
Inaugural Meeting
December 15, 2015
January 12, 2016
January 26, 2016
February 9, 2016
February 23, 2016
March 8, 2016
March 22, 2016
Trustees and introduced next year’s student
April 12, 2016
trustees: Ben McLellanCampbell (right) from St.
April 26, 2016
Francis Xavier High School and Mark Penner
May 10, 2016
May 24, 2016
June 14, 2016
June 28, 2016
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Outgoing Student Trustees Monica Silver and Daniel McInnis gave their report to the Board of
(left) from St. Joseph High School. Highlights of the Student Trustees’ year: Four Student Senate meetings Student Trustee Elections for 20152016 National We Day in Ottawa
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Attending the AGM at OCSTA Next year, Monica will be going to McGill University to study International Development. Daniel will be studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto. Chairperson McMahon thanked the students for sharing their gifts and talents with us this year. For a full version of the Student Trustees’ Report see pages 1523 of the June 9, 2015 Board Agenda.
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March 10, 2015
meeting cancelled
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May 12, 2015
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May 26, 2015
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December 2, 2014 Inaugural Meeting December 11, 2014 Special Meeting
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