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MINUTES of the Regular Board Meeting of District School Board Ontario North East held at 7:00 p.m. in the board room of the Corporate Office, 153 Third Avenue, Schumacher on March 6, 2001.
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TRUSTEES PRESENT:
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Juergen Leukert |
(Chair) |
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Saunders Porter |
(Vice-Chair) |
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Howard Archibald |
(via teleconference) |
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Heather Bozzer |
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Ruby Brunet |
(via teleconference) |
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Charlotte Johnson |
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Corinne Miller |
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Nancy Pedersen |
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Rosemary Pochopsky |
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Albert Schaffer |
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Arie Van Oosten |
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ADMINISTRATION PRESENT:
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Mark Hall |
- Director of Education |
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Barry Peterson |
- Superintendent of Business and Finance |
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Gilda Mahon |
- Regional Superintendent of Schools - Central Region |
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Sharon Gorham |
- Regional Superintendent of Schools - Northern Region |
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Linda Knight |
- Regional Superintendent of Schools - Southern Region |
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Ken Ryan |
- Manager of Human Resources |
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ONLINE:
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Celine Godreau |
- Vice-Principal, Timiskaming District Secondary School |
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Timiskaming District Secondary School Council |
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CALL TO ORDER:
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The meeting was called to order by Juergen Leukert, Chair of the Board.
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COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE (IN CAMERA)
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868-01 SCHAFFER/VAN OOSTEN:
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THAT, this board resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole, (In-Camera).
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CARRIED.
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869-01 SCHAFFER/PORTER:
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THAT, this Board reconvene in regular session.
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CARRIED.
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ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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870-01 BOZZER/PORTER:
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THAT, the agenda be approved with the addition of the following under "Other Business"
a) Principal/Vice-Principal - Memorandum of Understanding
b) School Closings in July
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CARRIED.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST
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No conflict of interest was declared.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 20, 2001
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871-01 SCHAFFER/VAN OOSTEN:
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THAT, the minutes of the Regular Board meeting held on February 20, 2001 be accepted.
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CARRIED.
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ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
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Professional Development and Professional Development Costs
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872-01 POCHOPSKY/PORTER:
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THAT, the report entitled Professional Development and Professional Development Costs be received, contents noted and filed.
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CARRIED.
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Support for New Track Facility
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873-01 BOZZER/SCHAFFER:
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THAT, District School Board Ontario North East send a letter of support to L'Association des anciens et anciennes de l'Ecole secondaire Theriault and its partners for the building of an Athletics/Soccer Complex in the City of Timmins.
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CARRIED.
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Junior Kindergarten Program Implementation Update
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874-01 MILLER/VAN OOSTEN:
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THAT, the Accommodation Review Policy deadline of March 30th be extended to April 30, 2001 in order to allow for required public meetings.
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CARRIED.
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Community Use of Schools Policy
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875-01 VAN OOSTEN/BOZZER:
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THAT, the Community Use of School Facilities Policy be given third and final reading and be approved.
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CARRIED.
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Pre-Employment Screening Policy
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876-01 JOHNSON/PORTER:
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THAT, the Pre-Employment Screening Policy be given third and final reading and be approved.
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CARRIED.
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O.P.S.B.A. Annual Labour Relations Symposium
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877-01 MILLER/SCHAFFER:
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THAT, up to 3 trustees attend the O.P.S.B.A. Annual Labour Relations Symposium being held in Toronto on March 29 - 30, 2001.
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CARRIED.
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School Year Calendar
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878-01 SCHAFFER/MILLER:
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THAT, District School Board Ontario North East approve the 2001 - 2002 School Year Calendar for submission to the Ministry of Education.
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CARRIED.
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CORRESPONDENCE
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879-01 PORTER/ARCHIBALD:
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THAT, the following correspondence be received, contents noted and filed:
a) Ministry of Education and Training
b) Corporation of the Township of Black River - Matheson
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CARRIED.
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OTHER BUSINESS
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880-01 MILLER/BOZZER:
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THAT, the Memorandum of Understanding with the Principals and Vice-Principals for the period January 1, 2001 to December 31, 2001 be approved.
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CARRIED.
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881-01 SCHAFFER/PORTER:
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THAT, District School Board Ontario North East close its schools for the month of July in order to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of summer cleaning.
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CARRIED.
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MOTION TO ADJOURN
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882-01 SCHAFFER/BOZZER:
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THAT, we do now adjourn.
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CARRIED.
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