At the Board Meeting held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., the Trustees:

Heard:

·  Presentation from Mr. Sean Heuchert, Manager of Information Technology, on the results of the baseline survey to assess the implementation of the PVNC Vision and Strategic Priorities. Mr. Heuchert reported that there has been significant progress in implementing the Board vision and strategic priorities and highlighted areas where more work needs to be done.

·  Presentation from Mrs. Joan Carragher, Superintendent of Schools, and Mrs. Karen Stoker, Consultant, Special Education Services, on the Ministry of Education – Policy/Program Memorandum No. 8 - Identification of and Program Planning for Students with Learning Disabilities. The Board heard that due to our current processes and procedures PVNC is well placed to implement the revised PPM-08 and there will be no negative financial impact.

Approved:

·  The St. Peter Catholic Secondary School proposed student trip to Algonquin Park on May 3 to May 8, 2015, in principle.

·  That the Board designate $NIL the amount of surplus non-classroom operating funds that are available for the purpose of acquiring growth-related school sites by purchase, lease or otherwise in conjunction with the requirements of the Policy 105 entitled, ‘School Sites-Operating Budget Surplus’.

·  That the Board continues to consider proposed opportunities to implement alternative accommodation arrangements as they arise, in conjunction with the Policy 106 entitled, ‘Alternative Arrangements for School Facilities’.

·  The Statements of Review set out in the report.

·  Pope John Paul II Catholic Elementary School, Lindsay, be renamed St. John Paul II Catholic Elementary School, effective September 1, 2015.

Acknowledged:

A Valentine Donation for Green Wood Coalition

St. Anthony Catholic Elementary Schools, Port Hope

After having a representative from Green Wood Coalition visit our school in December to explain their purpose and how they assist the needy in our community, many grade 7 and 8 students felt the call to contribute. A Valentine’s Dance was planned and student volunteers filled roles such as, Promotions, D.J., Bakers and Canteen Workers, Entrance Fee Collectors, and Decoration Committee Members. The dance occurred in the gym at St. Anthony from 6 p.m. till 9:00 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 13th, and was open to students from St. Anthony in grades 6-8. An entrance fee of $ 5.00 was charged and students had the opportunity to purchase snacks and have their picture taken in the Valentine ‘Photo Booth’. Fun was had by all and most importantly, a total of $759.00 was raised for Green Wood Coalition.

Literacy Week February 9-13

St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School, Bowmanville

St. Stephen staff and students celebrated literacy with a variety of activities that took place throughout the school and in the library.

î  Read-a-thon: Twenty-eight students participated in this event and enjoyed reading silently in the library.

î  Family Room Forum: The foyer was set up as a giant family room and students played board games.

î  Silent Reading: the whole school spent 20 minutes reading silently. Our administration team also went to selected classrooms to read aloud to the students.

î  Rap with Fin Diesel: Mr. Finlan, our very own rapper, led a poetry and rap session in the cafeteria during lunch.

î  Blind Date with a Book: Students took a risk and checked out a wrapped book based on the description.

î  Amazing Readers and Lit minute contests with prizes, including our Royals #caught #reading pencils.


St. Luke Catholic Elementary School, Downeyville – Tweet – February 13

Great bulletin board in our Grade 3/4 class! Growth Mindset

Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School, Courtice – Tweet – February 10

Monday some teachers & students celebrated 100 days of school. This provides opportunity
to enhance numeracy skills.

Future Meetings and Events:

STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Regular Board Meeting / March 24, 2015 / 6:30 p.m. / Boardroom
Chairperson’s Committee / March 9, 2015 / 4:15 p.m. / Director’s Office
Governance Committee / March 9, 2015 / 6:30 p.m. / Boardroom
Policy Development Committee / May 19, 2015 / 6:30 p.m. / Boardroom
OTHER COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Accessibility for All Committee / May 12, 2015 / 1:00 p.m. / Boardroom
Audit Committee / TBC / 4:00 p.m. / Large Boardroom
Catholic Parent Engagement Committee / April 20, 2015 / 6:30 p.m. / Boardroom
Equity and Inclusive Education Advisory Committee / April 27, 2015 / 6:30 p.m. / Large Boardroom
Family Life & Religious Education Committee / March 23, 2015 / 6:30 p.m. / Large Boardroom
First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Advisory Committee / April 7, 2015 / 6:30 p.m. / Boardroom
French as a Second Language Advisory Committee / April 21, 2015 / 6:30 p.m. / Boardroom
Special Education Advisory Committee / March 26, 2015 / 6:30 p.m. / Boardroom
STSCO Governance Meeting / March 4, 2015 / 3:30 p.m. / STSCO Offices
Student Council Liaison Committee / March 24, 2015 / 4:30 p.m. / Seminar Room
CONFERENCES AND EVENTS (chronological order)
Priests-Principals Meeting / April 22, 2015 / 12:00 p.m. / St. Anne’s Parish Hall
Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association Annual General Meeting and Conference / April 30 – May 2, 2015 / Toronto
Catholic Education Week – “Exploring Paths of Joy” / May 3-8, 2015
Catholic Student Leadership Awards / May 6, 2015 / 7:00 p.m. / Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School
Ontario Catholic Youth Day, Province-Wide Mass / May 7, 2015
Student Leadership Symposium, Theme: Effective Communicator / May 8, 2015
CSC Chairs and OAPCE Representatives Social and Recognition Evening / May 20, 2015 / 6:00 p.m. / St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School
Ontario Association for Parents in Catholic Education Conference and AGM, / May 29-30, 2015 / Pembroke
Canadian Catholic School Trustees’ Association Annual General Meeting / June 11, 2015 / St. John’s, Newfoundland
Centre for Success Completion Ceremony / June 17, 2015 / 3:00 p.m. / Fleming College, Peterborough
Centre for Success Completion Ceremony / June 18, 2015 / 1:00 p.m. / Durham College, Oshawa
Board Retirement Celebration / November 6, 2015 / 6:00 p.m. / Peterborough Golf and Country Club

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