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AGENDA Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, March 31, 2009

1325 California Avenue Windsor, ON N9B 3Y6 CHAIRPERSON: Fred Alexander DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION: Joseph Berthiaume

REGULAR BOARD MEETING Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

Windsor Essex Catholic Education Centre John Paul II Boardroom

A G E N D A

I In-Camera Meeting – 6:00 p.m.

II Regular Meeting of the Board - 7:00 p.m.

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1. Call To Order

2. Opening Prayer

3. Recording of Attendance

4. Approval of Agenda

5. Questions Pertaining to Agenda

6. Disclosure of Interest - Pursuant to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.

7. Presentations

8. Delegations: a. Delegation Regarding Items Not on the Agenda

3:11.1 Any person(s) wishing to make a formal presentation to the Board shall make their intent known, in writing, to the Secretary at least one week prior to the regular meeting. They shall briefly explain in their petition the nature of their business. Discussion shall be limited to the petition and shall be not longer than ten (10) minutes. The time limit can be waived by the consent of the majority of the Board.

b. Delegations Regarding Items On the Agenda 3:11.2 Any person(s) wishing to appear before the Board and speak on an item appearing on the agenda of the Board Meeting has until NOON of the day of the Board meeting to make a request to the Secretary. They shall explain briefly the nature of their business. The discussion shall be limited to the item on the agenda and shall be no longer than ten (10) minutes.


9. Action Items:

a. Approval of Minutes i) Minutes of In-Camera Meeting, March 10, 2009 ii) Minutes of Regular Meeting, March 10, 2009

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1 - 5 b. Items from the In-Camera Meeting of March 31, 2009 - -

10. Communications: a. External (Associations, OCSTA, Ministry): i) Letter from the Ministry of Education re: Transportation Effectiveness and

Efficiency Review, dated March 5, 2009 ii) Memorandum from the Ontario Catholic Schools Trustees’ Association

(OCSTA) re Resolutions to be Considered at the 2009 Annual General Meeting, dated March 20, 2009

6 - 7

8 - 18

b. Internal (Reports from Administration): i) Report: Administrative Staff Report (P. Picard) 19 - 20 ii) Report: Appointment of Student Trustees for the 2009 – 10 School Year

(L. Staudt) 21 - 22

11. Unfinished Business:

a. Notice of Motion: Trustee Janisse “At the next regular scheduled meeting of the Board, I will move or cause to be moved that the Board instruct Administration to write a letter to the St. Mary Catholic School Advisory Council in regards to the clarification of the eight points they brought to the Board at the Special Meeting of February 3, 2009. These points have been distributed and will be again to Trustee’s for their perusal. These points were clarification points administration addressed and discussed with St. Mary Catholic School Advisory Council on January 29, 2009 at a meeting held at St. Mary’s School. I will seek the Board’s approval that Administration write a letter to St. Mary Catholic School Advisory Council answering all points to the best of their ability.”

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12. New Business:

a. Field Trips: i) Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School - Ottawa (L. Staudt) 23 - 28 ii) Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School - Chicago, IL (L. Staudt) 29 - 37 iii) Holy Names Catholic High School - Toronto (L. Staudt) 38 - 42 iv) St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic Secondary School - New York (L. Staudt) 43 - 50 v) St. Mary Catholic Elementary School - Cedar Point (C. Geml) 51 - 52 vi) Muskoka Woods Leadership Experience Spring 2009 (C. Geml) 53 - 58 b. Report: Board Policy Amendments H:15 Transfer of Principals and Vice Principals

(for final approval) and Receipt of Administrative Procedure PR H:15 (P. Picard) 59 - 62

c. Report: Selection of a “Before and After” Child Care Program at St. Alexander Catholic Elementary School (C. Geml)

63 - 65

13. Committee Reports:

a. Report: High School Council Meeting Notes of November 20, 2008 (L. Staudt) 66 - 72


14. Notice of Motion

15. Remarks and Announcements:

a. Chairperson b. Director of Education c. Board Chaplain

16. Remarks/Questions by Trustees

17. Pending Items a. Draft Board Policy H:07 Selection Process - Principals and Vice Principals (deferred

March 10, 2009)

18. Continuation of In-Camera, if required.

19. Future Board Meetings: (Unless stated otherwise, all meetings will be held at the Windsor Essex Catholic Education Centre - 1325 California Avenue, Windsor with the In-Camera Session beginning at 6:00 p.m. and the Public Session beginning at 7:00 p.m.) • Tuesday, April 14, 2009 • Tuesday, April 28, 2009 • Tuesday, May 12, 2009 • Tuesday, May 26, 2009 • Tuesday, June 9, 2009 • Monday, June 22, 2009

20. Closing Prayer

21. Adjournment

Fred Alexander Board Chairperson

Joseph BerthiaumeDirector of Education & Secretary-Treasurer


“Learning together in faith and service”

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR Telephone: (519) 253-2481 FAX: (519) 253-4819

March 31, 2009 Cathy Proctor, Parent BY E-MAIL Holy Name Catholic School Advisory Council Member 200 Fairview Avenue West Essex, ON N8M 1Y1 Dear Ms. Proctor: Re: Request to Appear as a Delegation at the March 31, 2009 Board Meeting This letter acknowledges your correspondence dated March 30, 2009 requesting an opportunity to appear as a delegation at the March 31, 2009 Regular meeting of the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board.

Please be advised that your request has been granted. The Meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the Windsor Essex Catholic Education Centre located at 1325 California Avenue, Windsor. Your correspondence indicated that you, along with Ms. Mary Kiteley, will be present to speak to the agenda item concerning the Notice of Motion relating to the St. Mary French Immersion Program. In accordance with the Board By-Laws, the delegation will have up to ten minutes to make the presentation, which shall be limited to the nature of the petition. Please contact the Executive Assistant to the Board at 519-253-2481, extension 1289 if you have any questions about the presentation process. Sincerely, Joseph Berthiaume Director of Education and Secretary-Treasurer cc: Fred Alexander, Board Chairperson Trustees

HANDOUT for the Regular Board Meeting of March 31, 2009(Page 1 of 2) WALK-ON Agenda Item 8b(i)

Joseph Berthiaume March 31, 2009 2:10:20 PMTitle: FW: Mar. 31st board meeting : Windsor-Essex CDSB Page 1 of 1

Mar 31, 2009 2:03:01 PM

FW: Mar. 31st board meeting

From: "Cathy Proctor" <[email protected]>

Subject:

To:

Attachments:

Joseph Berthiaume <[email protected]>

-----Original Message-----From: Cathy Proctor [mailto: @sympatico.ca] Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 3:45 PMTo: '[email protected]'Subject: Mar. 31st board meeting

Mr. Berthiaume,

Good afternoon, my name is Cathy Proctor, and I am a Holy Name parent. I am writing to you to request that Mary Kiteleyand I be allowed to speak on the agenda item regarding the concerns raised for the French Immersion program outlined by St. Mary’s council. We simply want to express our concerns as well since our children will be directly affected by the transfer of the program.

I appreciate your attention to my request,

Cathy Proctor

HANDOUT for the Regular Board Meeting of March 31, 2009(Page 2 of 2) WALK-ON Agenda Item 8b(i)

MINUTES Regular Board Meeting (DRAFT for approval) Page 1 Tuesday, March 10, 2009


REGULAR BOARD MEETING Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

Windsor Essex Catholic Education Centre John Paul II Boardroom

M I N U T E S

PRESENT Trustees: F. Alexander, Chair

J. Courtney M. DiMenna, Vice-Chair B. Holland C. Janisse

P. Keane J. Macri S. Porcellini L. Soulliere

N. Lau, Student Trustee

Regrets: C. Resendes, Student Trustee Rev. L. Brunet, Board Chaplain

Administration: J. Berthiaume (Resource) C. Geml M. Iatonna P. Picard L. Staudt J. Bumbacco

E. Byrne P. Littlejohns P. Murray C. Norris S. O’Hagan-Wong

Recorder: D. Steffens

1. Call To Order - Chair Alexander called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2. Opening Prayer - Student Trustee Lau led the opening prayer.

3. Recording of Attendance - All trustees present. Student Trustee Resendes sent regrets due to an academic commitment. Fr. Brunet sent regrets due to his vacation schedule.

4. Approval of Agenda - Chair Alexander noted that that handout report for agenda item 11c French Immersion Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference and Summary of March 4, 2009 Meeting is at trustee places and previously provided to trustees electronically. Moved by Trustee DiMenna and seconded by Trustee Keane that the March 10, 2009 Regular Board meeting agenda be approved as distributed. Carried.

ENCLOSURES for the Regular Board Meeting of March 31, 2009 (Page 1 of 72)


5. Questions Pertaining to Agenda - None.

6. Disclosure of Interest - Pursuant to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act. - None.

7. Presentations:

a. Student Learning - Part II - Trustees received part two of an administration presentation providing an overview of the board programs in place to support Catholic Student Learning & Achievement in secondary curriculum. Specific student success initiatives highlighted included, assessment and evaluation practices, transition strategies, differentiated instruction, Specialist High Skills Major programs, Newcomer Reception Centre partnership, International Baccalaureate Diploma program and the Mediation & Mentoring (M2 ) Project.

8. Delegations:

a. Delegation Regarding Items Not on the Agenda - None.

b. Delegations Regarding Items On the Agenda - None.

9. Action Items:

a. Approval of Minutes i) Minutes of In-Camera Meeting, February 24, 2009

Moved by Trustee DiMenna and seconded by Trustee Soulliere that the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Board In-Camera meeting of February 24, 2009 be adopted as distributed. Carried.

ii) Minutes of Regular Meeting, February 24, 2009 Moved by Trustee Keane and seconded by Trustee Janisse that the minutes of the Regular Board meeting of February 24, 2009 be adopted as distributed. Carried.

b. Items from the In-Camera Meeting of March 10, 2009

Vice Chair DiMenna reported the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board convened a closed Committee of the Whole Board meeting on March 10, 2009 pursuant to the Education Act - Section 207, to consider specific personnel, real property matters, litigation matters and other matters permitted or required to be kept private and confidential under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Trustees Courtney, Soulliere and Macri declared a conflict of interest during the March 10, 2009 In-Camera Session and excused themselves from the relevant discussion items. As a matter of record, Trustees Courtney and Macri disclosed interest in items discussed at the February 24, 2009 In-Camera Session and further indicated they were not in attendance at the meeting. Moved by Trustee DiMenna and seconded by Trustee Janisse that the recommendations and directions of the Committee of the Whole Board at its in-camera meeting of March 10, 2009 be approved. Carried.



Vice Chair DiMenna made the following announcements: • receipt of the Administrative Staff Report, dated March 10, 2009 • termination of employment - employee #12640 • verbal report on School Administrator Succession Planning for 2009-10

10. Communications:

a. External (Associations, OCSTA, Ministry): i) Memorandum from B. Nolan, Shibley Righton LLP dated February 19, 2009

re: Conflict of Interest Under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act Moved by Trustee Holland and seconded by Trustee Janisse that the Board receive the Memorandum from B. Nolan, Shibley Righton LLP dated February 19, 2009 re: Conflict of Interest Under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act as information. Carried.

b. Internal (Reports from Administration): i) Report: Administrative Staff Report

Moved by Trustee DiMenna and seconded by Trustee Soulliere that the Board receive the Administrative Staff Report on hiring, retirement and resignation of staff dated March 10, 2009 for information. Carried.

ii) Report: Legal Services - January 2009 Moved by Trustee Soulliere and seconded by Trustee DiMenna that the Board receive the report Legal Services – January 2009 as information. Carried.

11. Unfinished Business: a. Deferred Report: Board Policy Amendments H:07 Selection Process - Principals and Vice

Principals Moved by Trustee Holland and seconded by Trustee Soulliere that the Board defer consideration of the proposed amendments to Board Policy H: 07 Selection Process Principals and Vice-Principals until the pending recommendations of the Minister of Education’s Governance Review Committee are finalized. Carried.

b. Deferred Report: Board Policy Amendments H: 15 Transfer of Principals and Vice Principals (for approval in principle) Moved by Trustee DiMenna and seconded by Trustee Macri that the Board approve in principle Draft Amended Policy H: 15 Transfer of Principals and Vice-Principals. Carried.

c. Deferred Report: French Immersion Advisory Committee - Terms of Reference and Summary of March 4, 2009 Meeting (A handout report was distributed and previously provided to trustees electronically.) ORIGINAL MOTION: Moved by Trustee Porcellini and seconded by Trustee DiMenna that the Board approve the Terms of Reference for the French Immersion Advisory Committee as presented. Discussion occurred on several amendments made to the Terms of Reference following the deferral of the report at the February 24, 2009 meeting. Additional amendments were suggested.



MOTION TO DEFER: Moved by Trustee Holland and seconded by Trustee Soulliere that the Terms of Reference for the French Immersion Advisory Committee be deferred to allow the committee time to consider additional suggestions. Defeated. MOTION TO AMEND: Moved by Trustee Macri and seconded by Trustee Holland that the third paragraph of the Membership section be amended to indicate the French Immersion Advisory Committee shall include “up to” two trustees as determined by the Chair of the Board, and Senior Administration as designated by the Director. Carried. Moved by Trustee Porcellini and seconded by Trustee DiMenna that the Board approve the Terms of Reference for the French Immersion Advisory Committee as amended. Carried.

12. New Business:

a. Field Trips: Nil.

13. Committee Reports: a. Verbal Report: Ad Hoc West Windsor Accommodation Review Committee - Trustee DiMenna

Chair of the Ad Hoc West Windsor Accommodation Review Committee provided an overview of the Committee’s mandate, processes and recent activities.

b. Verbal Report: Ad Hoc East Windsor Accommodation Review Committee - Trustee Holland Chair of the Ad Hoc East Windsor Accommodation Review Committee provided an overview of the Committee’s mandate, processes and recent activities.

14. Notice of Motion: • Trustee Janisse: “At the next regular scheduled meeting of the Board, I will move or cause to be

moved that the Board instruct Administration to write a letter to the St. Mary Catholic School Advisory Council in regards to the clarification of the 8 points they brought to the Board at the Special Meeting of February 3, 2009. These points have been distributed and will be again to Trustee’s for their perusal. These points were clarification points administration addressed and discussed with St. Mary Catholic School Advisory Council on January 29, 2009 at a meeting held at St. Mary’s School. I will seek the Board’s approval that Administration write a letter to St. Mary Catholic School Advisory Council answering all points to the best of their ability.””

15. Remarks and Announcements:

a. Chairperson Alexander inquired into receiving additional information about the International Baccalaureate Programme currently offered at Assumption College Catholic High School.

b. Director of Education Berthiaume provided comment on recent activities supporting the Board’s strategic priorities: student achievement and faith development, including the system-wide Grade 11 Faith Day on March 11 and upcoming employee development workshops. Director Berthiaume reported that the JK/SK registration numbers are slightly up from last year. Director Berthiaume congratulated elementary student Nora M., who won the local CANSPELL competition recently held at St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School.

c. Board Chaplain Fr. Brunet sent regrets this evening.



16. Remarks/Questions by Trustees

• Trustee Janisse conveyed the need for administration to keep trustees informed about events affecting their school communities with as much advance notice as possible.

• Trustee Holland requested that a letter, signed by the Chair and Director, be sent to a former Catholic trustee who is celebrating his 90th birthday this week.

• Trustee Keane requested that further information about the City of Windsor Ward Boundary Review and that an outline of options for trustee representation for the 2010 municipal elections be presented to the Board so that information can be provided to electors.

• Trustee Porcellini encouraged everyone to attend the April 25 Dads Matter Conference organized by the St. Mary's Family Learning Centre and the Family Support Network, and the Beauty Response to Cancer Fundraising Gala on March 20.

• Student Trustee Lau commented on the recent Environmental Symposium held in Toronto, the system-wide Grade 11 Faith Retreat being held on March 11, and the retreat held for next year’s student trustee candidates.

17. Pending Items - None.

18. Continuation of In-Camera - Not required.

19. Future Board Meetings: (unless stated otherwise, all meetings will be held at the Windsor Essex Catholic Education Centre - 1325 California Avenue, Windsor with the In-Camera Session beginning at 6:00 p.m. and the Public Session beginning at 7:00 p.m.) • Tuesday, March 31, 2009 • Tuesday, April 14, 2009 • Tuesday, April 28, 2009 • Tuesday, May 12, 2009 • Tuesday, May 26, 2009 • Tuesday, June 9, 2009 • Monday, June 22, 2009

20. Closing Prayer - The meeting closed with a prayer.

21. Adjournment - There being no further business, the Regular Board meeting of March 10, 2009 adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

Not approved.

Fred Alexander Board Chairperson

Joseph BerthiaumeDirector of Education & Secretary-Treasurer


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Ministry of Education Ministère de l’Éducation School Business Support Branch Direction du soutien aux activités scolaires 20 th Floor, Mowat Block 20 e étage, Édifice Mowat 900 Bay Street 900, rue Bay Toronto ON M7A 1L2 Toronto ON M7A 1L2

March 5, 2009

Joseph Berthiaume Director of Education WindsorEssex Catholic DSB 325 California Avenue Windsor ON N9B 2Z8

Heather Liffiton Director of Education Greater Essex County DSB PO Box 210, 451 Park Street West Windsor ON N9A 6K1

Janine Griffore Directeur de l'éducation CSD des écoles catholiques du SudOuest 7515, promenade Forest Glade Windsor ON N8T 3P5

JeanLuc Bernard Directeur de l'éducation CSD du Centre SudOuest 116, Cornelius Parkway Toronto ON M6L 2K5

Dear Mr. Berthiaume, Ms Liffiton, Ms Griffore and Mr. Bernard,

I am writing to inform you that your consortium, WindsorEssex Student Transportation Services, has been identified as one of the sites to be reviewed in Phase Three.

This phase of the E&E reviews over the summer of 2009. The tentative date of your review is August 11 and 12, 2009. We anticipate that the review will last approximately two business days and will require the cooperation of various personnel within your organization.

In order to facilitate open communication between the boards and the review team, a kickoff meeting will be scheduled prior to the commencement of the review. This meeting, which is open to board administration and trustees, provides a forum for the review team to outline the methodology of the review, and allows the member board(s) to present any background information they feel is necessary for the review team to have prior to conducting the review. A schedule of interviews to be conducted with board personnel, including trustees, will be provided prior to the kickoff meeting.

In closing, please find attached, a list of data points needed to fulfill the requirements of an E&E review. The requested information must be provided electronically to the E&E review team one week prior to the kickoff meeting. My staff will be in contact with you over the coming weeks regarding additional details related to the review and the important role staff at the consortium, and your board, will play in ensuring its success. It is our expectation that the E&E reviews will provide the ontheground evidence needed to inform future funding adjustments.


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If you have any questions or concerns regarding this process please contact Sandy Chan at (416) 3252464, or [email protected]. Thank you and we look forward to working with you.

Sincerely,

Cheri Hayward Director School Business Support Branch

cc: Mario Iatonna, WindsorEssex Catholic District School Board Penny Allen, Greater Essex County District School Board Carolyn Mijan, Conseil scolaire de district des écoles catholiques du SudOuest Françoise Fournier, Conseil scolaire de district du Centre SudOuest Frank Vergunst, WindsorEssex Student Transportation Services

Enclosure


mailto:[email protected]

P.O. Box 2064, Suite 1804 20 Eglinton Avenue West Toronto, Ontario M4R 1K8

T. 416.932.9460 F. 416.932.9459 [email protected] www.ocsta.on.ca Bernard Murray, President Paula Peroni, Vice President John Stunt, Executive Director

P R O M O T I N G A N D P R O T E C T I N G C A T H O L I C E D U C A T I O N

March 20, 2009 MEMO TO: Chairpersons & Directors of Education All Member Boards & School Authorities FROM: Margaret Binns, Office Administrator RE: Resolutions to be Considered at the 2009 AGM

IMPORTANT

In order to ensure that the resolutions and the process for handling them at the Annual General Meeting are understood by all delegates, we ask that you provide a copy of this package to each of your trustees and ensure that it is

reviewed at a board meeting prior to the AGM.

Attached are six resolutions received from member boards. Delegates will be asked to consider these during the business session of the Annual General Meeting on Friday, May 8, 2009. Committee recommendations have been added to the board resolutions. Included is a copy of the Explanation of Committee Recommendations and Resolutions Sessions Procedures. Thank you for your cooperation. Attachments L:\Usr\Group\AGM, Seminars & Regional Meetings\2009 AGM & Conference - Doubletree Hotel-Toronto\Resolutions\boards-cover-memo 2009.doc


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EXPLANATION OF COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS & RESOLUTION SESSION PROCEDURES

Resolution sessions will be conducted using “Robert’s Rules of Order” and the provisions of the OCSTA Constitution. The chairperson of the session will ensure compliance with their rules.

Explanation of Committee Recommendations

The Conference Committee will study the resolutions and offer recommendations on the best way to meet their intent. The recommendations and their implications are:

i. Approve The direction given in the “therefore be it resolved” section of the resolution will be carried out.

ii. Approve and refer to the .…. committee for appropriate implementation.

The resolution will be forwarded to the designated committee for implementation.

iii. Receive and refer to the ..... committee for study. The resolution will be forwarded to the designated committee for study. Following the study and receipt of the committee’s recommendation, the Board of Directors will determine whether or not the resolution will be implemented.

iv. Not approve

No action will be taken.

v. No action required The intent of the resolution has been met. No further action will be taken.

vi. No recommendation

The committee is not making any recommendation with respect to the resolution.

Resolution Session Procedures Delegates wishing to speak to a resolution must go to one of the floor microphones and state their name and the name of the board they represent. The mover of a resolution will have the opportunity to be the first and last to speak to that resolution. Other trustees may speak once to a resolution. The chairperson may declare a motion out of order giving the reasons for doing so. The chairperson’s decision may be challenged by a majority vote of those voting delegates present at the session when the vote is called. Voting will be by a show of hands. Delegates carrying proxies must have and show proper identification - i.e.: proxy badge. Ballots will be provided in the event that a vote by ballot is called for.


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Note Re Quorum: A quorum for the transaction of business at any general meeting of

Members shall consist of not fewer than forty (40) individuals entitled to vote, present in person.

Grouped Resolutions

a. the chair of the session will ask for a mover and seconder to approve the grouping of various related resolutions.

b. the chair of the session will ask for movers and seconders for the committee

recommendation for each group.

c. delegates will vote on the committee recommendation for each group. Delegates may request that any resolution(s) be removed from a “group” to be handled individually. These will be addressed when the group from which they have been removed has been dealt with.

Resolutions Handled Individually These will include resolutions removed from the groups, resolutions for which the committee has not made any recommendation and resolutions from the floor. A. RESOLUTIONS WITH COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

1. The chair of the session will announce the resolution number and the name of the sponsoring board:

the chair will call for the sponsoring board to move and second the committee

recommendation; delegates will speak to the committee recommendation; delegates will vote on the committee recommendation.

2. If the sponsoring board does not move the committee recommendation from the floor:

the chair will call for the sponsoring board to move their original resolution; delegates will speak to the resolution; delegates will vote on the resolution.

3. If the original resolution is not moved by the sponsoring board, the resolution will be

withdrawn.


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B. RESOLUTIONS WITHOUT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS

1. These resolutions will be handled as follows:

the chair will call for the sponsoring board to move their original resolution; delegates will speak to the resolution; delegates will vote on the resolution.

2. If the original resolution is not moved by the sponsoring board, the resolution will be

withdrawn. C. AMENDMENTS FROM THE FLOOR

Amendments made on the floor relate to the “therefore be it resolved” section of the resolution and must be written out and handed to the chairperson. The chairperson will consider the amendment and, if necessary, discuss it with the parliamentarian or others to ensure that it is clearly understood.

the chair will read the amendment; delegates will speak to the amendment; delegates will vote on the amendment; delegates will vote on the resolution as amended.

If the amendment is defeated:

delegates will be asked to speak to the original resolution; delegates will vote on the original resolution.

D. RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED FROM THE FLOOR

After resolutions presented by the committee have been dealt with, other resolutions may be presented from the floor. The following rules apply:

2/3 of the voting delegates present at the session must consent to consider the resolution;

sufficient copies of the resolution (and background material) must be provided for all those present at the resolution session;

these resolutions will be handled as outlined above. The provincial office will distribute, in the delegate kits, resolutions to be presented from the floor provided a minimum of 225 copies of each resolution (and background material, if applicable) are received in the Provincial Office by April 3, 2009.


RESOLUTION #1-09

Dufferin-Peel CDSB

Moved by: Frank Di Cosola Seconded by: Esther O’Toole Topic: Split Property Assessment Public vs Catholic WHEREAS: the Ministry of Education in The Education Act, Sec. 257, mandates

that property taxes can only be assessed to one designation; and WHEREAS: taxpayers request the opportunity to split their assessments; and WHEREAS: it would allow parents to enrol students in two public-funded systems;

and WHEREAS: declining enrolment necessitates the need to retain students in the

Catholic school system. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: OCSTA petition the Ministry of Education to allow split assessment recognizing the declining enrolment patterns in the province. Committee Recommendation Receive and refer to Legislation & Finance Committee


RESOLUTION #2-09

Dufferin-Peel CDSB

Moved by: Joyce Anderson Seconded by: Linda Zanella Topic: Suspension Committees as Statutory Committees WHEREAS: the Ministry of Education has recognized that the role of Statutory

Committees in determining additional income beyond the honorarium for such Statutory Committees, such as SEAC; and

WHEREAS: under the New Safe School Legislation significant amount of time

will be invested in hearings regarding suspension and expulsion; and WHEREAS: suspension and expulsion committees will become a regular part of

the weekly life of Trustees and Board staff; and WHEREAS: the time commitment and the legislation required establishment of

such committees be created in each Board. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: OCSTA petition the Ministry of Education to provide additional funding beyond the honorarium in recognizing suspension expulsion committees as part of statutory committees therefore provide additional funding to Trustees to serve on such committees. Committee Recommendation Receive and refer to Legislation & Finance Committee


RESOLUTION #3-09

Dufferin-Peel CDSB

Moved by: Anna Abbruscato Seconded by: Luz del Rosario Topic: Coordination of Service and Support Between the Ministry of

Education, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Children and Youth Services

WHEREAS: it takes time for students to get the help they need; and WHEREAS: schools are the frontline in helping students. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Ministry of Education address timely access to support services for students and families by enhancing coordination of services and support from the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services. Committee Recommendation Approve


RESOLUTION #4-09

Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario MOVED BY: Ronald Eamer SECONDED BY: Robin Reil TOPIC: Location of OCSTA Conferences WHEREAS: we have been urged by the Board of Directors of OCSTA to spread

the good news of Catholic education to politicians of all parties, and to all communities across our province; and

WHEREAS: holding OCSTA events in many different communities around the

province has assisted many Boards in bringing an increased awareness of Catholic education to the attention of their local communities and the politicians who represent these communities; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The Board of Directors of OCSTA consider adopting a practice which would see our organization take the message to the people and the politicians, in as many communities as possible, all across this great province. Committee Recommendation No action required. The intent of the resolution has been met. No further action will be taken. For rationale see attached motion from February 6 & 7, 2009 Board of Directors Meeting

regarding a similar resolution (#26-08) submitted in 2008.


BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR RESOLUTION # 4-09

EXCERPT FROM MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 6 & 7, 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING Resolution #26-08 – OCSTA Conferences: The Resolution directs OCSTA to provide a detailed accounting of revenues and expenditures of the 2008 AGM by June 2008, and review the policy of holding every second AGM in Toronto, in order to provide a more reasonably priced experience for all Trustees and Board Administration. Following discussion, it was: MOTION #10 MOVED BY: Bernard Murray SECONDED BY: Andy Bray THAT: the detailed accounting of the 2008 AGM revenues and expenditures, made

available to boards upon request, be provided to the Conference Committee and then be presented to the Board of Directors. Secondly, the Association is not committed to holding the AGM & Conference in Toronto every second year and is responsive to Boards who propose to host it in other parts of the province. Furthermore, in determining the location of any OCSTA-sponsored events, OCSTA will be sensitive to the needs of school boards with respect to access and cost.

CARRIED


RESOLUTION #5-09

Northwest Catholic District School Board MOVED BY: John Borst SECONDED BY: Harold Huntley TOPIC: Information Communications Technology Initiative WHEREAS: a large number Ontario students are engaging in self directed learning

online without guidance and supervision; and WHEREAS: it is critical that Ontario students receive the benefit from the use of

information and communication technologies to maintain a leadership status in a global digital society; and

WHEREAS: there is no consistent and long range plan to promote digital citizenship to teachers, students and parents.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: OCSTA petition the Ministry of Education to immediately establish a “Working Table” on Information Communication Technologies to recommend practices and policies that would support Ontario’s students, teachers and parents as active participants in the use of information and communication tools. Committee Recommendation Receive and refer to Catholic Education Committee


RESOLUTION #6-09

Ottawa Catholic School Board MOVED BY: John Curry SECONDED BY: Kathy Ablett TOPIC: Speed Limit in Front of Rural Schools WHEREAS: schools located in non-built-up rural areas are often located on highways

or major roads with high traffic volumes or high speed traffic; and WHEREAS: such schools also have high volumes and movements of school bus traffic,

especially at arrival and dismissal times; and WHEREAS: such schools are mainly accessed by private vehicles for staff, parents,

volunteers and visitors, adding to the traffic situation; and WHEREAS: student safety and overall safety of the school community generally is

enhanced when passing motorists and vehicles are required to reduce their speed when passing a school; and

WHEREAS: the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter H.8, Part IX, Section 128

(5), Rate in School Zones currently gives municipal councils the right to prescribe a lower rate of speed on highways or streets passing in front of schools; and

WHEREAS: this right is not compulsory but only discretionary; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Ontario Catholic School Trustees Association (OCSTA) petition the Ministry of Education to bring about a change in the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario to require that the discretionary wording regarding the rate of speed on highways or streets passing in front of schools in non-built-up rural areas be eliminated and that municipal councils be required to lower the speed limit on roads or highways passing schools in non-built-up rural areas. Committee Recommendation Approve



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Meeting Date: March 31, 2009

BOARD REPORT Public In-Camera PRESENTED FOR: Information Approval PRESENTED BY: Senior Administration SUBMITTED BY: Joseph Berthiaume, Director of Education P. Picard, Superintendent of Human Resources J. Bumbacco, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources P. Littlejohns, Manager of Human Resources SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF REPORT RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board receive the Administrative Staff Report on hiring, retirement and resignation of staff dated March 31, 2009 for information.

SYNOPSIS: BACKGROUND COMMENTS: FINANCIAL IMPACT: TIMELINES: APPENDICES: • Administrative Staff Report dated March 31, 2009 REPORT REVIEWED BY:

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Review Date: March 23, 2009 SUPERINTENDENT Approval Date: March 23, 2009 DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION: Approval Date: March 23, 2009


March 31, 2009 Windsor-Essex Catholic District School BoardAdministrative Staff Report

Employee Name Position DateHIRING:

RESIGNATION: Elizabeth St. Pierre Occasional Teacher March 4, 2009

RETIREMENT: Theresa Bracken Elementary Teacher June 30, 2009Anne Marie Brode Elementary Teacher June 30, 2009Denise Cecile Elementary Teacher June 30, 2009Linda Esposito Elementary Teacher June 30, 2009Mary Mistretta Elementary Teacher June 30, 2009Judith Renaud Elementary Teacher June 30, 2009Elizabeth Sabara Elementary Teacher June 30, 2009Brian Steer Consultant June 30, 2009Lisa Tignanelli Elementary Teacher April 30, 2009Cynthia Walstedt Elementary Teacher June 30, 2009

OTHER: #12640 March 11, 2009





BOARD REPORT Public In-Camera PRESENTED FOR: Information Approval PRESENTED BY: Senior Administration SUBMITTED BY: Joseph Berthiaume, Director of Education Linda Staudt, Superintendent of Education SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF STUDENT TRUSTEES FOR THE 2009 – 2010 SCHOOL YEAR RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board receive the appointment of Joanna Wolinski of Catholic Central Catholic High School and the Nadia Timperio of St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School as Student Trustees for the 2009 – 2010 school year as information.

SYNOPSIS: In accordance with Bill 78, the Education Statue Law Amendment Act (Student Performance), 2006, Regulation 07/07 – Student Trustees and Board Policy T:01 Student Trustee, an election was held to select two Student Trustees for the 2009-2010 school year. BACKGROUND COMMENTS: Students elected to the position of Student Senate Representative from their respective high schools, attended a retreat on Monday, March 9, 2009 facilitated by Betty Brush, Catholic Studies Consultant and Dan Moynihan, Coordinator of Youth Ministry, London Diocese. At the conclusion of the retreat, an election was held to select two Student Trustees for the coming school year. Elected as Student Trustees for the 2009-2010 school year were Joanna Wolinski of Catholic Central Catholic High School and Nadia Timperio of St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School. The current Student Trustees, Nils Lau and Chynna Resendes will act as mentors for the newly elected Student Trustees to assist them in preparing to assume their new role. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Each Student Trustee receives an honorarium of $2,500 annually. If a student has not served for a full year (from August 1 to July 31), the amount is prorated. A budget has been provided for student trustees in order to provide financial resources for attendance at provincial conferences and professional development opportunities. In


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addition, students will be reimbursed for travel and miscellaneous out of pocket expenses. In the past, the budgeted amount was $5,000. TIMELINES: The Student Trustees will serve a one-year term from August 1, 2009 to July 31, 2010. APPENDICES: None. REPORT REVIEWED BY:






BOARD REPORT Public In-Camera PRESENTED FOR: Information Approval PRESENTED BY: Senior Administration SUBMITTED BY: Joseph Berthiaume, Director of Education Linda Staudt, Superintendent of Education SUBJECT: CARDINAL CARTER CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL - Field Trip to Ottawa RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board approve Cardinal Carter’s Catholic Secondary School Field Trip to Ottawa from Monday, May 18 – Wednesday, May 20, 2009.

SYNOPSIS: In accordance with Board Policy SC:04 Field Trips, this report seeks Board approval for 40 students currently taking the Civics and Canadian History Course. BACKGROUND COMMENTS: This field trip is in relation to the students’ Grade 10. Students will visit the nations Capitol, Canadian War Museum, Parliament Buildings, etc. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Approximately $315 per student TIMELINES: Monday, May 18 – Wednesday, May 20, 2009 APPENDICES: • Request for Approval of Field Trip – SC:04 Form A • Itinerary and Curriculum Expectations REPORT REVIEWED BY:



85K: Fw: WRYC DiPonio Friday, March 06, 2009 2:52:46 PMTitle: Field Trip/Excursion Approval Form : Windsor-Essex CDSB Page 1

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To: D Steffens

C DiPonioLinda StaudtLeo ClarkM Ficon

Field Trip/Excursion Approval Form

Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board Field Trip Approval Form

Send

School:

Mode of Transportation:

Destination Name: Ottawa

Travel Company Involved: Shoreline Travel

Time of Departure from School: 6:30 am Approximate Time of Return to School: 10:00 pm

Grade of Students: Grade 10 Number of Supervisors: 2

Number of Male Students: 24 Number of Female Students: 16Total Cost Per Student: 315.00 Personal Cost Per Student: 315.00

Purpose of Trip/Excursion: Canadian History - Civics Educational Trip

Relationship to Students' Program/Course:

Students will visit the nations capital, Canadian War Museum, Parliament Buildings - among other things in their tour of the nation's capital.

Pre-Trip/Excursion Preparation(s) by Students:

All students have or are currently taking the Civics course and the Canadian History course

Follow-up Activities Planned:Students will complete journal entries and class discussions regarding their impression of the tour sites and the nation's capital in general.

If activity is occuring over a weekend Indicate plans for students to attend a eucharistic celebration:

Date Submitted: Mon, Mar 02, 2009 Teacher: Mr. Ficon

Approval Date: Mon, Mar 02, 2009

Approval Date: Fri, Mar 06, 2009

Approval Date:

Principal: l Clark

Superintendent: Linda Staudt

Trustee (per SO):

For Same Day Local/Regional TripsExcursions, submit request to Principal 2 weeks prior to trip/excursion. For Multiple Days Local/Regional Trips/Excursions, submit request to Superintendent 4 weeks prior to trips/excursions. For Special Trips/Excurisions, submit request to Superintendent for Board approval 8 weeks prior to trip/excursion.

Send signed form to School Superintendent, school should retain a copy, Superintendent will return copy upon approval of trip/excursion.In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1989, information in forms and documents pertaining to a student registered/enrolled within the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board is collected under the legal authority of the Education Act and its Regulations and the Ontario Student Record Guideline, 2000.

Male: Female: 2

Maximum 200 characters.



Cardinal Carter

Chartered Bus

Teacher: Mr. Ficon, Mr. Antonuzzo

SC:04 Form A 2008 v.1

Departure Date: Mon, May 18, 2009 Return Date: Wed, May 20, 2009

Name of Carrier: Badder Bus Lines


Cardinal Carter High SchoolOttawa, OntarioMay 18-20, 2009

Confirmed Itinerary:

Monday, May 18, 2009:

5:30 a.m. Everyone assembles at: Cardinal Carter High School120 Ellison Ave.Leamington, Ontario

6:00 a.m. Departure for Ottawa, OntarioTraveling time: 9 hrs. Making stops en route

3:00 p.m. Arrival at the Museum of CivilizationThe group will be met by a guided for a tour of the Grand Hall. Themuseum features permanent and temporary exhibitions and specialevents year-around, including the Children’s Museum.(1½ hrs)

4:30 p.m. Everyone will line up for the Cineplus TheatreThe film title has not been confirmed yet

5:30 p.m. Departure for the Oregano’s Restaurant6:15 p.m. Dinner reservations at the Oregano’s Restaurant – Byward Market Area.

The group has dinner reservations at Oregano’s All you eat Pasta/Pizza Buffet.Soup, Caesar Salad, Marinated Vegetables, Potato Salad, Variety ofPasta Salads, and bread, Variety of Hot Pastas, Pepperoni andVegetarian Pizza, Soft Drink and Cake for dessert

9:00 p.m. Departure for the hotel9:30 p.m. Check into the: The Residence Inn – Algonquin College

1385 Woodruff Ave.Napean, OntarioPhone: (613) 727-7698

11:00 p.m. Hallway security begins – the guards will identify himself/herself beforestarting duty. At this time please give instructions to the guard as to anyspecial requirements you need.


Tuesday, May 19, 2009:

5:00 a.m. Hallway security is finished.

7:00 a.m. Continental breakfast is included at the hotel

8:30 a.m. Departure for the downtown Ottawa 9:00 a.m. The group will be met by a local guide for an informative tour of

Ottawa. The students will learn the history and interesting facts about the City. They drive by 24 Sussex Dr, Rideau Hall, Parliament Hill and many other significant landmarks. (2 hr)

Gratuity To Guide: This is the responsibility of the school.

11:00 a.m. Arrival at the Canadian War Museum – A new facility housing Canada’smilitary history is being built on LeBreton Flats. The location opens onMay 8, 2005, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of theSecond World War in Europe. The new facility will allow for the museum’scollection to be on display, including large artifacts such as tanks andairplanes.

11:15 a.m. The group will meet a Guide at the Canadian War Museum.The Second World War covers the second World War, including thehome front, D-Day, the Italian campaign and the war in the air and on thesea. (1½ hr)

1:15 p.m. Departure for Byward Market Area1:30 p.m. Arrival into the Byward Market Area for lunch

2:30 p.m. Departure for Parliament HillThe group will proceed through a Security Check to entry intoParliament Hill.

3:30 p.m. Begin the Guided tour of Parliament Hill. A Parliament guide will meet the group for a tour of Parliament Hill. Thegroup will visit the Library of Parliament, House of Commons, the Senateand the Hall of Honor.

6:00 p.m. Departure for the St. Laurent Mall7:30 p.m. The group will purchase their own dinner while at the mall.

8:00 p.m. Paul’s Boat Lines – Rideau Canal Cruise


Boarding: Dock located behind the National Conference Centre, fiveminutes from Parliament and directly across the street from theChateau Laurier Hotel.

All aboard Paul’s Boat Lines, for a narrated cruise on the Rideau Canal.This cruise has the best view possible of one of the engineering marvelsof the nineteenth century, The Rideau Canal. The guides will show youthis major part of Canadian history as no one else is able to. Along theway you will be shown many of the major sites that have led to thedevelopment and rise of Ottawa as a city and a seat of government.Points of interest while on the cruise are National Arts Center, Universityof Ottawa, Landsdowne Park, Careton University, Dow Lake and more(1.5 hrs.)

11:00 p.m. Hallway security begins for the evening.

Wednesday, May 20, 2009:

5:00 a.m. Hallway security is finished.

8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast is served at the hotel.

8:30 a.m. Check Out – Room CheckDeparture for the Diefenbunker Museum

9:30 a.m. Departure for the Diefenbunker Museum9:00 a.m. Thirty-five kilometres from Canada's capital city, Ottawa, lies a Cold War

bunker that is home to the Diefenbunker - Canada's Cold WarMuseum. "The most important surviving Cold War site in Canada" theHistoric Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. Below a farmer's fieldin the Ottawa Valley, Canada's "secret" bunker quietly began operation in1961. Throughout its 33 year lifetime the Diefenbunker was the CentralEmergency Government Headquarters for Canada. Federal governmentbudget cuts led to its being decommissioned in 1994. (1½ hr)

11:30 a.m. Departure for Cardinal Carter SchoolMaking one stop en route

10:30 p.m. Arrival into the school


Ottawa Trip Curriculum Expectations Rational

• The trip itinerary will cover the following expectations in the Civics, CanHistory Courses

Civics - Grade 10 Open

• Explain what it means to be a “global citizen” and why it is important to be one • Analyze contemporary crises or issues of international significance • explain the impact in Canada of the experience and memory or the Holocaust

(e.g., immigration of Holocaust survivors; introduction of human rightslegislation; policy dealing with hate crimes and Nazi war criminals; nature ofresponse to occurrences of genocide/ethnic cleansing in the world after WorldWar II; participation in International War Crimes tribunal

• analyze responses, at the local, national, and international levels, to civic issuesthat involve multiple perspectives and differing civic

• describe examples of human rights violations (e.g., Nuremberg laws, hate crimes,torture, genocide, political imprisonment, recruitment of child soldiers, gender-based discrimination) and assess the effectiveness of responses to such violations(e.g., media scrutiny, political responses, military intervention, internationaltribunals, pressure from non-governmental organizations)

• demonstrate an understanding of the various ways in which decisions are madeand conflicts resolved in matters of civic importance, and the various ways inwhich individual citizens participate in these processes

• demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which individual citizens can obtaininformation and explanations or voice opinions about important civic matters(e.g., by communicating with the appropriate elected officials or bureaucraticdepartments; by writing letters or e-mails to the media; by organizing petitions;by voting)

History Since World War I - Grade 10 Academic• describe some of the ways in which American culture and politics have

influenced Canada since World War I• explain the impact in Canada of the experience and memory or the Holocaust

(e.g., immigration of Holocaust survivors; introduction of human rightslegislation; policy dealing with hate crimes and Nazi war criminals; nature ofresponse to occurrences of genocide/ethnic cleansing in the world after WorldWar II; participation in International War Crimes tribunal)

• identify contributions to Canada’s multicultural society by regional, linguistic,ethnocultural, and religious communities (e.g.,Aboriginal peoples, Franco-Ontarians, Métis, Black Canadians, Doukhobors, Mennonites, localimmigrantcommunities)

• interpret and analyze information gathered through research, employing conceptsand approaches appropriate to historical inquiry





BOARD REPORT Public In-Camera PRESENTED FOR: Information Approval PRESENTED BY: Senior Administration SUBMITTED BY: Joseph Berthiaume, Director of Education Linda Staudt, Superintendent of Education SUBJECT: CARDINAL CARTER CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL - Field Trip to Chicago, Illinois RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board approve Cardinal Carter’s Catholic Secondary School Field Trip to Chicago from Thursday, April 23, 2009 - Saturday, April 25, 2009.

SYNOPSIS: In accordance with Board Policy SC:04 Field Trips, this report seeks Board approval for 43 students in Grade 9 the opportunity to visit various points of interest such as the Museum of Science and Industry, Alder Planetarium, John G. Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum in Chicago. BACKGROUND COMMENTS: This field trip is in relation to the students’ Grade 9 Academic curriculum; namely, space, reproduction, chemistry and electricity units. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Approximately $300 per student TIMELINES: Thursday, April 23, 2009 to Saturday, April 25, 2009 APPENDICES: • Request for Approval of Field Trip – SC:04 Form A • Itinerary and Curriculum Connections REPORT REVIEWED BY:



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To: D SteffensLinda Staudt

C DiPonioLinda StaudtLeo ClarkP Sperduti



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School:


Destination Name: Chicago

Travel Company Involved: Shoreline Travel

Time of Departure from School: 6:00 am Approximate Time of Return to School: 7:30pm

Grade of Students: 9 Number of Supervisors: 2

Number of Male Students: 13 Number of Female Students: 30Total Cost Per Student: $400-500 Personal Cost Per Student: $300

Purpose of Trip/Excursion: Grade 9 Academic Science Field Trip


The various museums/exhibits included in the trip's itinerary relate directly to the grade 9 academic curriculum; namely, space, reproduction, chemistry and electricity units.


Students will be given a packet of information related to the activities planned for the trip in order to better enable them to understand what they are seeing and doing while touring Chicago.

Follow-up Activities Planned:Students will use the knowledge gained to reinforce course materials that have been or will be taught throughout the semester in addition to being tied into formative and summative assessments.


Date Submitted: Thu, Mar 12, 2009 Teacher: P Sperduti

Approval Date: Thu, Mar 05, 2009


Approval Date:

Principal: L Clark


Trustee (per SO):



Male: Female: 2




Cardinal Carter Secondary

Coach Bus

Teacher: Mr. P Sperduti

SC:04 Form A 2008 v.1

Departure Date: Thu, Apr 23, 2009 Return Date: Sat, Apr 25, 2009

Name of Carrier: Badder Buses


April 2008 Itinerary for Grade 9 Science Chicago Trip

Day 1; 5:30am Students arrive at C.C.C.S.S.April 23, 2008

5:45am SHARP!! Buses will depart (Badder Buses)

10 :30am Arrival at Adler Planetarium (1300 South Lake Shore Drive)

11:00am Line up at the StarRider Theatre

11:30am View the StarRider Theatre Movie ~ 30 min

12:00pm Depart for the Field Museum of Natural History

12:15pm LUNCH - from home or McDonald’s located on lower level ofmuseum

1:00pm Tour/Explore the Field Museum of Natural History

3:30 pm Walk to John G. Shedd Aquarium

3:45 pm Arrive at John G. Shedd Aquarium

5:30pm Depart for Rainforest Cafe

6:00 pm Dinner at the Rainforest Cafe

7:00pm Departure for the Blue Man Group

8:00pm Blue Man Group Performance ~ 2-2.5 hrs

10:00pm Depart for hotel

10:30 - 11:00pm Check into Hotel

Quality Inn Elk Grove 100 Busse Rd. Elk Grove, Illinois

Phone: (847) 593-8600

11:30pm LIGHTS OUT

Day 2:


April 24th, 2008 7:30am Wake up; Get ready; Eat Breakfast

8:00am Departure for downtown Chicago - Sear’s Tower

9:00am Arrival at Sears Tower

10:00am Departure for Museum of Science and Industry

10:30am Arrive at Museum of Science and Industry

1:30pm On-board Tour of the U-505 Submarine

3:30pm Depart for Michigan Avenue

4:00pm Arrive at Michigan Avenue – Dinner & Shop

6:00pm Departure for Wrigley Field or Comisky Park

7:00pm Chicago Cubs or White Sox Game

9:00pm Departure for the hotel

10:30pm LIGHTS OUT

Day 3: April 25th, 2008 8:00am Wake up; Wash up; Eat; Pack up

8:30am Check Out

9:15am Depart for downtown Chicago

10:00am Arrive at Wendella Boat Tour Dock for check-in

10:15am 1.5 hour Architectual and Lake boat tour

12:00pm Depart for Leamington

(1:00pm Local Leamington Time)

7:30pm Approximate arrival time into CCCSS


Field Trip Learning Enrichment ActivityA Scientific Experience - 2009 - Chicago, Illinois

Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School

All specific travel destinations are linked to Academic courses and Curriculum expectations(Please see the attached table).

Student Preparation

P Students will meet with teacher advisors in order to plan for the trip (planning, educating,clarifying information).

P Students will be given a packet of information related to the activities and attractions plannedfor the trip in order to better enable them to understand what they are seeing and doing whiletouring Chicago.

P Students will use the knowledge gained on the field trip to reinforce course materials that havebeen taught or will be taught throughout the semester.


Chicago Tourist Destination Curriculum Connection or Purpose

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Alder Planetarium and 1 StarRider Show * demonstrate an understanding of how scientific evidence andtechnological advances support the development of theories aboutthe formation, evolution, structure, and nature of our solar systemand the universe

* investigate and predict the appearance and motion of visiblecelestial objects

* describe and compare the major components of the universe,using appropriate scientific terminology and units* describe thegenerally accepted theory of the origin and evolution of theuniverse (i.e., the “big bang” theory) and the observationalevidence that supports it

* explore science and technology careers that are related to theexploration of space, and identify their educational requirements

* describe and explain how data provided by ground-basedastronomy, satellite-based astronomy, and satellite exploration ofthe Sun, planets, moons, and other solar-system objects contributeto our knowledge of the solar system

* outline the generally accepted theory of the formation of thesolar system


Field Museum * describe various types of asexual reproduction that occur inplant species or animal species, and various methods for theasexual propagation of plants

* demonstrate an understanding of the historical development ofreproductive biology and outline the contribution of themicroscope to knowledge in the field

* describe the Sun and its effects on the Earth and its atmosphere

* explain practical applications of static and current electricity

* explain the terms and concepts associated with regions (e.g.,bioregion, ecozone, “ecological footprint”, boundaries, transitionzone, ecumene)

* analyse variations in population density and use their findings toexplain overall population patterns

* analyse the ways in which natural systems interact with humansystems and make predictions about the outcomes of theseinteractions

* explain how human activities (e.g., agricultural and urbandevelopment, waste management, parks development, forestharvesting, land reclamation) affect, or are affected by, theenvironment; * describe how natural systems (e.g., climate, soils,landforms, natural vegetation, wildlife) influence cultural andeconomic activities (e.g., recreation, transportation, employmentopportunities)

* predict various global environmental changes (e.g., globalwarming) and the impact they may have in the future

* recognize the similarities among cultures and the need to respectcultural differences

John G. Shedd Aquarium * Rated # 1 in the United States; offers the world’s largest indoorcollection of aquatic mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish."From the national landmark building which opened in 1930, tothe most recent award-winning exhibit, the Wild Reef, Shedd's isunrivaled in aquatic diversity, numbers of exhibits and moreimportantly, guest experience. They have over 5 million gallons ofwater running throughout the aquarium and more than 22,000animals that call the aquarium home. Shedd Aquarium is one offour aquariums in North America that has Pacific white-sideddolphins and one of seven with Beluga whales.

Rainforest Cafe *Teacher supervised excursion.

*Dinner Location

Blue Man Group Performance Teacher supervised excursion.

* The Blue Man Group is best known for their award winningtheatrical productions which cities have described as “hilarious”,“ground breaking”, “visually stunning” and “musically powerful”. The performance includes three enigmatic bald and bluecharacters who take the audience through a multi-sensoryexperience that combines theatre, percussive music, art, scienceand vaudeville into a form of entertainment that is like nothingelse.


Friday, April 24th, 2009

Sears Tower Tour * identify and describe the technologies used in geographicinquiry (e.g., geographic information systems [GIS], globalpositioning system [GPS]

* evaluate the impact of change (e.g., new technologies) on aselected planning project (e.g., residential or resort development,urban renewal)

Museum of Science and Industry & On-boardTour of the U-505 submarine

* evaluate the implications for social decision making of scientificresearch and technological developments in reproductive biology

* describe the major postulates of the cell theory and how thetheory explains cell division

* describe the production, structure, and function of a mature eggand sperm in the development and formation of the zygote andembryo

* describe, in general terms, the roles of hormones in humanreproduction where there is no conception, and where conception,development, and parturition occur (e.g., the role that hormonesproduced in the pituitary gland play in regulating the developmentof ova or eggs)

* describe, in general terms, human development from conceptionto the growth of human organs and body proportions, includingembryonic human development from early cleavage to themorphological stages

* provide examples of how developments in reproductive biologyhave had an impact on global and local food production,populations, the spread of disease, and the environment

* describe various models of the atom, the atomic structure ofcommon elements, and their organization in the periodic table

* describe technologies associated with the refinement, use, andrecycling of chemical elements and compounds.

* explain the characteristics and utility of a scientific model

* describe the evolution of models of the atom (e.g., from Daltonto Bohr)

* investigate potential careers associated with an understanding ofthe physical and chemical properties of elements and compounds.

* describe technologies that have depended on understandingatomic and molecular structure (e.g., television, X-rays, nuclearmedicine, nuclear power, electron microscopy)

* describe and apply models of static and current electricity

* describe technologies that have depended on understandingatomic and molecular structure (e.g., television, X-rays, nuclearmedicine, nuclear power, electron microscopy)


Miracle Mile Shopping/Dinner *Teacher supervised excursion - students will be given time toexplore hundreds of shops and purchase dinner

Chicago Cubs Baseball Game *Students will get to experience the thrill of seeing a MLB game

Saturday, 25th, 2009

Architectural Boat Tour (Wendella) * evaluate the social, economic, and environmental costs andbenefits arising from the methods of electrical energy production * distinguish between the characteristics of urban and ruralenvironments

* explain the geographical requirements that determine thelocation of businesses, industries, and transportation systems.

* compare different ways of providing human systems (e.g.,transportation, social services, resource management, politicalstructures)

* predict future locations of businesses, industries, andtransportation systems

* use different types of maps





BOARD REPORT Public In-Camera PRESENTED FOR: Information Approval PRESENTED BY: Senior Administration SUBMITTED BY: Joseph Berthiaume, Director of Education Linda Staudt, Superintendent of Education SUBJECT: HOLY NAMES CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL - Field Trip to Toronto, ON RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board approve Holy Names Catholic High School Field Trip to Toronto from Thursday, May 14 – Saturday, May 16, 2009.

SYNOPSIS: In accordance with Board Policy SC:04 Field Trips, this report seeks Board approval for 31 students in the Concert Band to perform at the Canadian Music Nationals. BACKGROUND COMMENTS: This field trip is in relation to the students’ instrumental classes and their concert band. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Approximately $300 per student TIMELINES: Thursday, May 14 – Saturday, May 16, 2009. APPENDICES: • Request for Approval of Field Trip – SC:04 Form A • Itinerary • Letter REPORT REVIEWED BY:



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Teacher: Rose Jobin School: Holy Names High School

Travel Company Involved: Ellison Travel & Tours Ltd.

Return Date: Sat, May 16, 2009

Approximate Time of Return to School: 8:30pm

Number of Female Students: 21

Personal Cost Per Student: $300

Destination Name: Toronto, Ontario

Mode of Transportation: Bus

Departure Date: Thu, May 14, 2009

Time of Departure from School: 7:00am

Number of Male Students: 10

Total Cost Per Student: $500

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Name of Carrier: Coachline

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Grade of Students: 9 to 12 Number of Supervisors: Male: 2 Female: 6

Purpose of Trip/Excursion: Holy Names Concert Band will perform at the Canadian Music Nationals.

Relationship to Students' Program/Course: Maximum 200 characters.

Concert Band is an extension of the Instrumental Classes provided at Holy Names High School. Studentsrehearse two days a week afterschool on a yearly basis as an extracurricular activity.

Pre-Trip/Excursion Preparalion(s) by Students: Maximum 200 characters.

Students must learn to play three contrasting Band Repertoire selections at the 300 level and also beprepared to sight read new band repertoire during adjudication/performance at Music Fest Canada.

Follow-up Activities Planned: Maximum 200 characters.

Students will study adjudication remarks written by five international music judges and view a DVD of theConcert Band's performance. Students will critique performance.

If activity is occuring over a weekend Indicate plans for students to attend a eUCharistic celebration:

Non- applicable

Rose Jobin

Kevin Hamlin

Linda Staudt

Principal:

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Wed, Feb 11, 2009

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Approval Date: D Trustee (per SO):

For Same Day Local/Regional TripsExcursions, submit request to Principal 2 weeks prior to trip/excursion. For MultipleDays Local/Regional Trips/Excursions, submit request to Superintendent 4 weeks prior to trips/excursions. For SpecialTripslExcurisions, submit request to Superintendent for Board approval 8 weeks prior to trip/excursion.

Send signed form to School Superintendent, school should retain a copy, Superintendent will return copy upon approval oftrip/excursion. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1989. information in forms anddocuments pertaining to a student registered/enrolled within the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board is collected under thelegal authority of the Education Act and its Regulations and the Ontario Student Record Guideline, 2000.


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311 Main Street, P.O. Box 1990 Exeter, Ontario, Canada N0M 1S7 Tel: (519) 235-2000 Fax: (519) 235-2061

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255 West 1st Street, Suite #116 North Vancouver, BC, Canada V7M 3G8 Tel: (604) 983-2470 Fax: (604) 983-2471

ET #: 7262 Planner’s Name: Joy Tugwell MusicFest ID#: Teacher’s Name: Rose Jobin # of Passengers: Cell #:

HOLY NAMES HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING TOUR TO TORONTO

FEATURING MUSICFEST NATIONALS MAY 14 – 16, 2009

Revised Itinerary – February 10, 2009

**Please pack a compact umbrella and comfortable foot wear

Day 1 – Thursday May 14 (1-55 passenger coach - 18 hours of coaching provided today) D 7:00am - meet your 55 passenger motor coach at Holy Names High School for loading of

instruments and boarding of passengers 7:30am - depart Windsor for Toronto Please note: at the discretion of the coach company you will have a driver switch to meet MTO regulations 12:00pm - arrive at the CN Tower - upon arrival you will have time to purchase lunch on your own at the bottom of

the tower 1:00pm - meet as a group where you will ride one of the glass-faced elevators for the 58-

second ride to the Observation Deck to enjoy the panoramic view of the city from the 360-degree observation terrace dare to walk on a glass floor 553 m (1.815 feet) above the streets of Toronto

2:00pm - meet at the bottom of the tower as a group where you will meet your coach and depart for the Eaton Centre

2:15pm - arrive at the Eaton Centre where you will have free time to explore its spectacular glass galleria which soars above a fascinating selection of more than 285 stores

5:15pm - meet at a predetermined location and walk across the street to the Hard Rock Café

5:30pm - group dinner 6:30pm - at the conclusion of dinner board your coach and transfer to the Princess of

Wales Theatre 7:00pm - arrive 30 minutes prior to performance. Group should proceed together tickets in

hand. Group leader to advise on a central location for the group to meet at the end of the show.

7:30pm - performance of Sound of Music begins (production is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes including intermission)

continued….


Holy Names High School Page # 2 Day 1 – continued 10:30pm - following the performance load coach as a group and depart for Markham 11:30pm - arrive at the Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham (or similar) where you will check in for 2

night’s accommodation Group needs to register with the MusicFest Registration Office at the Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham, 8500Warden Avenue, prior to the day of their performance, if possible. Please do not leave registration until just prior to the performance time as this can be a busy location and this may make a group late. Day 2 – Friday May 15 (1-55 passenger coach - 12 hours of coaching provided today) B/D Please Note: today has been left open for MusicFest Adjudication and activities - continental breakfast at the hotel - arrive at Stage C for adjudication at the Hilton Suites Toronto/Markham - Director and performers must report to the appropriate warm-up check-in desk 1 HOUR

(60 minutes) prior to the scheduled performance time to allow sufficient time to put cases and equipment in the assigned storage area

- each ensemble should have a 20 to 25 minute warm-up period prior to their performance

- Holy Names High School Concert Band Adjudication – Good Luck! - Note: performance time is limited to a maximum of 30 MINUTES which could include a

quick warm-up, set up, introduction of ensemble, performance, possibly a short commentary from the adjudicator, honour presentation and exit from the stage (this time block will be strictly enforced)

- each performing ensemble will receive a clinic approximately 60 MINUTES with a festival adjudicator/clinician focusing on items of benefit to the group

- proceed to photo stage - retrieve instrument cases from assigned storage area - board your coach and depart for dinner - group dinner - at the conclusion of dinner board your coach and transfer to the Hilton Suites

Toronto/Markham for this evenings MusicFest Concert - National Concert Band performs - return to your rooms for the evening Day 3 – Saturday May 16 (1-55 passenger coach - 12 hours of coaching provided today) B 8:30am - continental breakfast at your hotel followed by check out 9:30am - load your coaches with instruments and luggage and board passengers for

departure 10:30am - arrive at Canada’s Wonderland - home of Canada’s first suspended roller coaster – check out North America’s

largest variety of roller coasters. Over 60 rides including Tomb Raider: The Ride and your favourites like Top Gun, The Fly, Cliffhanger, SkyRider and Drop Zone

- purchase lunch on your own at the park 2:45pm - meet as a group at the front gates to meet your coach 3:00pm - depart Toronto for Windsor 8:30pm - arrive at Holy Names High School - WELCOME HOME!

B - Breakfast / L - Lunch / D - Dinner - denote meals included in tour cost *Itinerary is tentative and subject to final confirmation*


Linda Staudt Superintendent of Education 1325 California Ave., Windsor, Ont. February 12, 2009 Dear Linda; Would you kindly grant permission to the Holy Names Concert Band to participate in Music Fest Canada by performing at the Canadian Music Nationals in Markham, Ontario, May 14-16th, 2009. The Concert Band will be performing at Music Fest Regionals held at Migration Hall, on Thursday, April 16th, 2009. The purpose of this competition is to set an achievement goal for the Concert Band so that a higher level of performance may be accomplished by May, 2009 at Music Fest Canada. The Concert Band must perform three Concert Band selections at the 300 level for evaluation. One selection must be a March, the second is a test selection chosen from a list compiled by Music Fest Canada and the third is repertoire chosen by the director. The Concert Band received a Gold place award in Vancouver, BC in 2007 at Music Fest Canada Because of this achievement Holy Names has an automatic invitation to perform at Music Fest Canada Nationals for the following two years. The Concert Band rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school as an extra curricular activity. It is our hope to receive permission to perform at the Canadian Nationals which offers a performance venue as well workshops, the National Youth Band of Canada performance and a chance to listen to performances by other music programs from across Canada. Sincerely, Rose Jobin (Music Teacher, Holy Names High School)





BOARD REPORT Public In-Camera PRESENTED FOR: Information Approval PRESENTED BY: Senior Administration SUBMITTED BY: Joseph Berthiaume, Director of Education Linda Staudt, Superintendent of Education SUBJECT: ST. THOMAS OF VILLANOVA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

- Field Trip to New York City, New York RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board approve the St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School field trip to New York City, New York from Tuesday, May 12, 2009 to Thursday, May 14th, 2009.

SYNOPSIS: In accordance with Board Policy SC:04 Field Trips, this report seeks Board approval for 40 grade 11 and 12 students to experience New York City and study the effects of business, tourism and urbanization. BACKGROUND COMMENTS: This field trip request is in compliance with the Field Trip policy. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Approximately $700 US per student. TIMELINES: Tuesday, May 12 – Thursday, May 14, 2009 APPENDICES: • Request for Approval of Field Trip - Form A • Letter of proposal and itinerary REPORT REVIEWED BY:



2Keld Trip/EC DiPonio Monday, March 02, 2009 10:13:14 AMTitle: Field Trip/Excursion Approval Form : Windsor-Essex CDSB Page 1 of 2

From:Subject:

To: D SteffensLinda Staudt

C DiPonioLinda StaudtJoAnne SheaJ. Frias



Send

School:


Destination Name: New York City, New York

Travel Company Involved: Great Adventures

Time of Departure from School: 4:00 a.m. Approximate Time of Return to School: 10:00 p.m.

Grade of Students: 11, 12 Number of Supervisors: 2

Number of Male Students: 20 Number of Female Students: 20Total Cost Per Student: 700 (U.S.) Personal Cost Per Student: 100 (U.S.)

Purpose of Trip/Excursion: Enrich curr. with the study of the various characteristics of NYC


See attached Itinerary - (italicized and bolded)


Background study on various components of the City of New York in Travel and Tourism and Business Studies.

Follow-up Activities Planned:Written reports and comparative studies on various components of New York City


Not Applicable

Date Submitted: Fri, Feb 13, 2009 Teacher: N. Gombai, J. F.

Approval Date: Fri, Feb 20, 2009


Approval Date:

Principal: JoAnne Shea


Trustee (per SO):



Male: Female: 2




St. Thomas of Villanova

Air, Motorcoach

Teacher: N. Gombai, J. Frias

SC:04 Form A 2008 v.1

Departure Date: Tue, May 12, 2009 Return Date: Thu, May 14, 2009

Name of Carrier: Northwest Airlines


February 13th, 2009 To whom it may concern, The Travel and Tourism and Business Studies courses of St. Thomas of Villanova High School are proposing a field trip to New York City, USA. With your permission, the field trip would take place from Tuesday, May 12th to Thursday, May 14th, 2009. Any student who is currently taking Travel and Tourism or a business studies class will be allowed to participate in this field trip. J. Frias and N. Gombai, along with the educational group, “School Voyageurs/New Dimensions”, are organizing many exciting tourist excursions for the students. A list of these excursions are found on the itinerary attached to this letter. Transportation will be provided by Northwest Airlines between Detroit, Michigan and New York City. The field trip covers 3 days and 2 nights with accommodations at the Hampton Inn in Times Square North, Manhattan. Approximately 40 students will be participating, and there will be 4 chaperones. Class coverage would be necessary for 3 teachers for May 12th and 14th, 2009. The cost of this field trip is $700 US, which includes transportation, accommodation, breakfast, 2 dinners and admissions to attractions. It is suggested that students bring approximately $100 US for spending money. We will be pursuing several fundraising activities to help with the cost. We anticipate having an enjoyable and educational field trip to New York City. The advantages of visiting New York in order to study the effects of business, tourism and urbanization are priceless and should serve as a wonderful educational experience. Our principal, Mrs. JoAnne Shea, has reviewed this proposal and has given her approval. Sincerely, Miss N. Gombai J. Frias Social Science Business Studies St. Thomas of Villanova St. Thomas of Villanova


NEW YORK FIELD TRIP PROPOSAL

February 5th, 2009

Dear Parents or Guardians: The Travel & Tourism, Economics and Business classes are proposing a trip to New York, New York for the grade 11 and 12 students. The tentative dates for this excursion are Tuesday, May 12th, 2009 to Thursday, May 14th, 2009. The tour price is approximately $700 US per student depending on the number of students participating. A minimum of 40 students is required. The package includes return transportation via Northwest Airlines, hotel accommodation at the Hampton Inn, Times Square North, breakfasts and dinners, a resident guide for walking tours, night security from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am and admission to all group attractions (including a Mets baseball game and the Broadway play Wicked). We feel that this will be a wonderful opportunity for the students as it ties in perfectly with both our travel and tourism and business curriculum. If you are interested in supporting this trip, please complete and return the form below by Monday, February 9th, 2009. Once we have attained the minimum number of interested students, we will hold an information evening. Any questions or concerns will be addressed at that time. Thank you for your attention and anticipated co-operation. Sincerely, Mrs. N. Gombai (Travel & Tourism and Economics) Mr. J. Frias (Business Studies) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- YES We are interested in the information evening and the trip to New York NO We are not interested in the information evening and the trip to New York. Student Name (please print ) Parent’s / Guardian’s Signature


NEW YORK FIELD TRIP ITINERARY

Tuesday May 12, 2009 6:40 am Group departs on Northwest flight To New York City 8:32 am Group arrives at LaGuardia Airport New York

Group is transferred by motorcoach from the airport to Manhattan Hotel

10:00am Hotel Check In- Hampton Inn- Time Square North (851 Eighth Avenue @ 51st Street 1-212-581-4100)

10:30 am Lower Manhattan Guided Walking Tour– (with focus on the Financial District) Lower Manhattan Walking Tour may include: St Paul's Chapel, Trinity Church, Wall St, Battery Park and the World Trade Center Site. Tour ends at South Street Seaport South Street Seaport- a thriving community complete with world-class maritime museum, breathtaking views and more than 100 shops , cafes and restaurants. This renovated American Landmark is right on Lower Manhattan’s historic waterfront.

“To predict and explain the likely impact of a natural or human-caused disaster on travel and tourism in a selected region – eg. terrorist act on the World Trade Center” “Illustrate, using specific examples, how events in another part of the world can affect the Canadian economy and groups of Canadian stakeholders – eg. recession and the New York Stock Exchange)”

Lunch will be at your own expense 2:00 pm Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island – - Located on 12-acre Liberty Island in New

York Harbour, the Statue of Liberty was a gift of international friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is one of the most universal symbols of political freedom and democracy

“Describe the effect that changes brought about by entrepreneurs have had on the lives of people – eg. workers, consumers, business people.” 5:00pm Dinner (included in cost) Time Square area – Hard Rock Café 7:00pm Evening performance of the Broadway Smash Musical “Wicked”

Based on Gregory Maguire's acclaimed novel, the spellbinding WICKED transports audiences to a fantasy world of wizards and witches to tell the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz and how one came to be called 'good' and the other 'wicked.' Experience this unforgettable, award-winning musical and discover you’ve not been told the whole story about the land of Oz…


“Demonstrate an understanding of the strategies involved in the promotion of goods, services and events.” “Explain the factors in the pricing of goods, services and events.” 10:00pm Return to your hotel (security guard on duty 11pm - 7am) Wednesday May 13, 2009 6:30am Breakfast at hotel 7:00am CBS Early Show- meet the cast of the Popular morning show and be part of the

audience. Group will appear on air between 7:30- 8 am. A Short studio tour to follow

“Develop a marketing plan for a good, service or event.” “Analyze the uses of a marketing plan.” “Produce a marketing plan for a selected product using current information technology;” “Explain how natural features (eg. rivers, mountain ranges) and human criteria (eg. political boundaries) are used to define regions.” 9:30am Central Park Walking Tour- Take a leisurely walking tour through beautiful

Central Park, New York's most famous backdrop. As your guide escorts you to over 40 movie locations housed within the park's borders, you'll be amazed how many movies you've seen that have been filmed right here! Visit The Boathouse Cafe used in When Harry Met Sally Go on location to the Bandshell from Breakfast at Tiffany's and Kramer vs. Kramer Take photos at Tavern on the Green, used in Ghostbusters Feed pigeons where Macaulay Culkin fed them in Home Alone II Take a water break at Bethesda Fountain, used in Ransom and One Fine Day Stop at Wollman Rink, used in movies like Love Story and Serendipity

“Identify natural and human features that attract tourists to their local region.” “Analyze the major natural, cultural, economic and political characteristics of selected tourist regions.” 1:00pm Afternoon New York Mets Baseball Game-lunch will be at your own expense

at the game. “Explain how the various components that make up the travel and tourism industry are interconnected – eg. attractions, types of transportation, accommodations.”


“Explain the importance of customer service in the retail and service industries.” 5:00pm Dinner (included in cost) in Little Italy 7:00pm Top of the Rock- It's an experience in history and scenery that culminates with

the best views of New York City from the newly renovated 70-story summit of 30 Rockefeller Plaza

“Explain how natural features (eg. rivers, mountain ranges) and human criteria (eg. political boundaries) are used to define regions.” 9:00pm Return to your hotel (security guard on duty 11pm - 7am) Thursday May 14, 2009 7:30am Breakfast at the hotel 9:00am NBC Studio Tour- Since 1933, NBC has offered this historic tour that takes you

behind-the-scenes of NBC's New York operations. An NBC Page will be your ambassador to the world of the Peacock network. The tour gives you the opportunity to visit some of the most famous studios including: Dateline NBC, NBC Nightly News, NBC Sports, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, and Saturday Night Live. Tours are conducted in a working facility that might give you the opportunity to catch a glimpse of a show in preproduction or cross paths with a famous NBC personality.

“Develop a marketing plan for a good, service or event.” “Analyze the uses of a marketing plan.” “Produce a marketing plan for a selected product using current information technology;” “Identify types of competition (eg. direct, indirect, foreign, multinational) and describe their effect on consumer and business behaviour.” 12:00pm Lunch at your own expense 1:00pm Guided Walking Tour of SoHo Greenwich Village Opportunity to explore the unique neighbourhoods of SoHo and Greenwich Village. SoHo is known for its trendy galleries and shops, cafes and marvelous cast iron buildings, is a highly desirable residential area that only the most successful artists can afford. Greenwich Village, thrives with eclectic shops, hole in the wall restaurants, a large student population from the university and non-mainstream art groups.


“Describe how the social, cultural and ethnic diversity among consumers (eg. differences in language, social traditions, urban, suburban and rural lifestyles) influences marketing and planning decisions for businesses.” “Explain issues that arise when planning for tourism development within a region.” Guided Walking Tour of 5th Avenue

Explore the highly prestigious shopping area of 5th Avenue including FAO Schwarz, Nike Town, Tiffany’s and the Trump Tower.

“Identify global opportunities for new and existing retail and service businesses.” ”Identify various types of traditional and new retail and service operations.” 5:00pm Transfer by motorcoach from hotel to Airport 7:55 pm Group departs on Northwest flight 527 to Detroit 9:59 pm Group arrives at Detroit Metropolitan Airport





BOARD REPORT Public In-Camera PRESENTED FOR: Information Approval PRESENTED BY: Senior Administration SUBMITTED BY: Joseph Berthiaume, Director of Education Cathy Geml, Superintendent of Education SUBJECT: ST. MARY CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL -Field Trip to Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board approve the St. Mary Catholic Elementary School field trip to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio on May 28, 2009.

SYNOPSIS: In accordance with Board Policy SC:04 Field Trips, this report seeks Board approval for 50 grades 6, 7 and 8 students to attend Cedar Point as a Math and Science Day. Students will be applying what they have learned about in Science regarding Form and Function. Students will also be solving Math problems. This field trip request is in compliance with the Field Trip policy. BACKGROUND COMMENTS: To help subsidize funds for the trip, fundraising has taken place. Academically, preparation has included building students’ own model roller coasters based on the principles of gravity. They have been using math formulas to solve problems related to height, speed, etc. The students will complete follow-up activities provided by the Cedar Point Math and Physics day program and complete the NASA activity guide. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Approximately $70.00 per student. TIMELINES: May 28, 2009 APPENDICES: • Request for Approval of Field Trip - Form REPORT REVIEWED BY:



From:Subject:

To:

S LiraFr.Peter HrytsykK Kobielski



Send

School:


Destination Name: Cedar Point, Sandusky

Travel Company Involved:

Time of Departure from School: 8:00 Approximate Time of Return to School: 9:30

Grade of Students: 6,7,8 Number of Supervisors: 3

Number of Male Students: 26 Number of Female Students: 24Total Cost Per Student: $70.00 Personal Cost Per Student: $70.00

Purpose of Trip/Excursion: Math and Science Day


Students will be applying what they have learned about in Science about Form and Function. Students will also be solving Math problems.


Fundraising. Academically: Building their own model roller coasters based on the principles of gravity.Using math formulas to solve problems related to height, speed, etc.

Follow-up Activities Planned:Complete activities provided by the Cedar Point Math and Physics day program.Complete NASA activity guide.


Date Submitted: Thu, Mar 05, 2009 Teacher: K Kobielski

Approval Date: Fri, Mar 06, 2009

Approval Date: Wed, Mar 11, 2009

Approval Date:

Principal: Fr. Peter Hrytsyk

Superintendent: Cathy Geml

Trustee (per SO):



Male: Female: 3




St. Mary

Bus

Teacher: K Kobielski

SC:04 Form A 2008 v.1

Departure Date: Thu, May 28, 2009 Return Date: Thu, May 28, 2009

Name of Carrier: School Bus





BOARD REPORT Public In-Camera PRESENTED FOR: Information Approval PRESENTED BY: Senior Administration SUBMITTED BY: Joseph Berthiaume, Director of Education Cathy Geml, Superintendent of Education SUBJECT: 2009 SPRING MUSKOKA WOODS LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board approve the 2009 Spring Muskoka Woods Leadership Experience field trip.

SYNOPSIS: This report seeks Board approval to conduct the 2009 Spring Muskoka Leadership Experience at the Muskoka Woods Sports Resort. Two four-day sessions, planned to run from April 25 to May 1, will provide students an opportunity to develop leadership skills through physical challenges and recreation. BACKGROUND COMMENTS: This trip is in relation to the students’ program/courses. The curriculum connections are provided in the attachment: Muskoka Woods Leadership Experience (MWLE) Ontario Curriculum Connections. The focus of the experience will be on the development of life skills such as leadership, communication, environmental and self-awareness, cooperation, self-confidence, self-esteem and effective decision-making. The objectives of the program include:

Promote the awareness and importance of youth participation in outdoor recreational activities (Healthy Active Living)

Provide our students with the opportunity for leadership training and the development of cooperative skills (teamwork)

Provide our students with the opportunity for personal growth and confidence through recreational activities

Create a Christian environment that is supportive, encouraging and that challenges students and staff to “do their best”


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The 2009 Spring Muskoka Woods Leadership Experience will accommodate 19 elementary schools and 8 secondary schools with a total of approximately 1000 students. The ratio of supervision is approximately 10 students per supervisor. The adequacy of the supervision for the students participating in this learning experience has been reviewed by the Superintendent of Education to ensure compliance with the criteria set out in Board Policy SC:04 Field Trips.

2009 Spring Muskoka Woods Leadership Experience Staff Community

Muskoka Woods Staff WECDSB Teaching and Support Staff

Cardinal Carter Secondary Leadership Students Assumption Secondary Leadership Students F. J. Brennan Secondary Leadership Students

Catholic Central Secondary Leadership Students Holy Names Secondary Leadership Students St. Anne Secondary Leadership Students St. Joseph’s Secondary Leadership Students St. Thomas of Villanova Secondary Leadership Students Father Jim Roche Windsor Paramedic Bike Patrol Association University of Windsor Students/ Faculty of Education

FINANCIAL IMPACT: The total cost which includes accommodations, meals, program fees and transportation are as follows: Elementary Student: $385.00 Secondary Student: $252.00 Teaching Staff & University Students: $140.00

TIMELINES: Secondary Schools Leadership Community (Friday, April 24 to Friday May 1) Cardinal Carter, Assumption College High School, F. J. Brennan, Catholic Central, Holy Names, St. Anne, St. Joseph’s and St. Thomas of Villanova 1st Session (Saturday, April 25 to Tuesday, April 28) L. A. Desmarais, Holy Cross, St. Angela, Christ the King, St. Joseph, St. Anthony, W. J. Langlois, St. Anne, St. John 2nd Session (Tuesday, April 28 to Friday, May 1) St. Francis, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Immaculate Conception, Holy Name, Notre Dame, St. Bernard, Queen of Peace, St. Louis, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, St. John the Evangelist APPENDICES: • Letter from the Muskoka Woods Leadership Experience Organizing Team, dated

February 8, 2009 • Muskoka Woods Leadership Experience (MWLE) Ontario Curriculum Connections • Typical Daily Itinerary • “Bottom Line” Information Sheet REPORT REVIEWED BY:



February 8, 2009 Dear Mr. Berthiaume: We are writing on behalf of the attached list of schools for permission to attend the Muskoka Woods Sports Resort. Our objectives include:

• promote the awareness and importance of youth participation in outdoor recreational activities

• provide our students with the opportunity for leadership training and the development of cooperative skills (teamwork)

• provide our students with the opportunity for personal growth and confidence through recreational activities

• create a Catholic Christian environment that is supportive, encouraging and that challenges students and staff to ‘do their best’

This fall we are pleased to accommodate 19 elementary schools and 8 secondary schools with a total of approximately 1,000 students. Please find attached our Muskoka Woods Leadership Experience package and the Request for Approval of Field Trip Forms from the interested schools. Our organizing team would be pleased to address any questions or concerns you may have pertaining to this request. Thank you for your time and consideration! Sincerely, The Team Paul Picard Cathy Geml Therese Barichello Steve Freeman Jim McMahon Gregory Peck


Muskoka Woods Leadership Experience (MWLE) Ontario Curriculum Connections Health & Physical Education Ontario Curriculum Physical Activity – the MWLE experience is designed to help students learn how to participate in a wide variety of activities, while developing the personal movement proficiency necessary to enjoy life fully. Active Living – the MWLE focuses on active participation, physical fitness, and safety. It addresses the knowledge and skills related to lifelong participation in a variety of sport and recreation activities. Living Skills – the MWLE helps students develop a positive “sense of self”, as well as effective decision making, conflict resolution, communication, and interpersonal skills. Choices Into Action: Guidance and Career Education Program Policy for Ontario Elementary and Secondary Schools “Students must learn and develop skills at school that will help them become more independent and responsible individuals.” The MWLE is designed to develop leadership & cooperative skills in order to be successful in the twenty-first century.

• Students must be able to apply what they learn in school to other areas of their lives.

• Students must learn to work cooperatively and productively with a wide range of people, to set and pursue goals, to evaluate their achievement of their goals, and to assume their roles as responsible citizens.

• Students must be provided with many opportunities to practice new skills in a structured and supportive ‘Catholic Christian’ setting.


A Muskoka Day

•6:00 a.m. Fresh air BUGLE Wake-Up/grooming/cabin cleaning and inspection •8:00 a.m. Prayer, hearty breakfast & morning announcements •9:00 a.m Activity period #1 •10:00 a.m. Activity period #2 •11:00 a.m. Activity period #3 •12:00 p.m. Activity period #4 •1:00 p.m. Prayer, lunch & afternoon announcements •2:00 p.m. Activity period #5 •3:00 p.m. Activity period #6 •4:00 p.m. Activity period #7 •5:00 p.m. Activity period #8 •6:00 p.m. Prayer, dinner & evening announcements •7:30 p.m. Evening program •9:30 p.m. HOMEWORK & snack •11:00 p.m. Lights out!!!


Bottom Line Elementary Students - 3 nights/4 days Accommodations, meals and program fees per student $295.00 Transportation via highway coach $90.00 Total cost per student $385.00 Secondary Students – 7 nights/8 days Accommodations, meals and program fees per student $162.00 Transportation via highway coach $90.00 Total cost per student $252.00 Teaching Staff Accommodations, meals and fun $50.00 Transportation via highway coach $90.00 Total cost per staff/University students $140.00





BOARD REPORT Public In-Camera PRESENTED FOR: Information Approval PRESENTED BY: Senior Administration SUBMITTED BY: Joseph Berthiaume, Director of Education Paul Picard, Superintendent of Education - Human Resources Jamie Bumbacco, Assistant Superintendent Colleen Norris, Coordinator of Policy Development SUBJECT: DRAFT POLICY AMENDMENT - H:15 Transfer of Principals and Vice-Principals RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board provide final approval to Draft Amended Policy H: 15 Transfer of Principals and Vice-Principals; and, that the Board receive as information Administrative Procedure Pr H: 15 Transfer of Principals and Vice-Principals.

SYNOPSIS: Final approval is requested of Draft Policy H: 15 Transfer of Principals and Vice-Principals, as approved in principle on March 10, 2009. Procedure Pr H: 15 Transfer of Principals and Vice-Principals is provided as information to the Board and will be implemented upon final approval of the Policy. BACKGROUND COMMENTS: The draft policy was presented to the Board for approval in principle on February 24, 2009. The matter was deferred for two weeks and revisions were made after consideration of input received from Trustees. The revised draft policy was presented again on March 10, 2009 and approved in principle. There have been no amendments made to the draft as approved in principle and the draft policy is recommended for final approval. The administrative procedure (as attached, highlights new wording or deletions from procedures contained in existing Policy H: 15) was circulated for stakeholder feedback on January 14, 2009. A Principal expressed concern with not including within the procedure dates when transfers may be effected and recommended terms of appointment, as are detailed in existing Policy H: 15 Transfer of Principals and Vice-Principals. Administration recognizes these concerns and has amended the procedure to include section 2.3 and


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section 4.3, however, dates and recommended terms are not included, as administration requires the flexibility to institute transfers whenever it is necessary and determined to be in the best interest of the school (s) and/or school system, after consideration of the views of the affected principals/vice-principals, trustees and school councils as set out within the draft policy and procedure. The procedure will be implemented upon final approval of the draft policy. FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A TIMELINES: Immediate implementation APPENDICES: Pr H: 15 Transfer of principals and Vice-Principals REPORT REVIEWED BY:



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PROCEDURE: Pr H:15 EFFECTIVE: AMENDED:

RELATED POLICIES:

H: 15 H: 07 H:05 H: 01, Pr H: 01B

REPEALS: REVIEW DATE: 2011-2012

1.0 Objective

1.1 To provide a procedure and guidelines for effective principal/vice-principal transfers.

2.0 Determination of the Need for Principal/Vice-Principal Transfers

2.1 The need for transfers of principals/vice-principals may arise at any time during the school year. The Superintendent of Human Resources is responsible for the identification of the need for a transfer and for notifying the Director of Education.

2.2 In addition, the Superintendent of Human Resources shall review principal/vice-

principal placements bi-annually and make any necessary recommendations for transfers to the Director of Education.

2.3 Whenever possible, transfers will be implemented at logical breaks in the school year

when it is least disruptive to the school community.

3.0 School Council Profile

3.1 As the need for principal/vice-principal transfers may arise at any time during the year, it is important that school councils develop and annually review a Principal Profile for their school that administration can utilize in placing principals in a manner that can best meet the needs of the school community. School Councils will annually be invited by administration to review and provide their Principal Profiles.

4.0 Procedure

4.1 Principals and vice-principals under consideration for transfer shall be consulted by the Superintendent of Human Resources (or designate) by October first or April First, if consideration is part of a bi-annual review, or as soon as possible where the need for transfer arises at another time during the course of the school year. The consultation shall include a discussion on:

a. school size b. school council profile c. staff and student characteristics

Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board

Section: Human Resources

Pr H: 15 Transfer of Principals and Vice-Principals


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d. school improvement plan e. communities of preference 4.2 In order to maintain stability and continuity in the school community, principal and

vice-principal (s) should be considered for transfer in different years. 4.3 The Board acknowledges the benefit of allowing a principal/vice-principal time to

exercise leadership in the position and in the community and this will be a consideration of the Superintendent of Human Resources when recommending transfer and placement to the Director.

4.4 Any request for transfer from principals or vice-principals shall be made in writing to

the Superintendent of Human Resources prior to March 1st and any such request shall be included in the consultation process.

4.5 It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent of Human Resources, after a

consultative process, to recommend to the Director proposals for transfers. 4.6 The Superintendent of Human Resources shall consider the Principal Profiles

completed by school councils and input from the trustee (s) representing the affected school (s) when recommending transfer and placement to the Director.

4.7 The Director shall approve all principal/vice-principal transfers, and shall prepare a

report on principal/vice-principal transfers as information to the Board of Trustees at an in-camera meeting for discussion prior to public announcement.





BOARD REPORT Public In-Camera PRESENTED FOR: Information Approval PRESENTED BY: Senior Administration SUBMITTED BY: Joseph Berthiaume, Director of Education Cathy Geml. Superintendent of Education Mario Iatonna, Superintendent of Business Sharon O’Hagan-Wong, Assistant Superintendent SUBJECT: SCHOOL-BASED BEFORE AND AFTER CHILD CARE

PROGRAM FOR ST. ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board enter into a three (3) year lease agreement with The Toy Box Early Education Centre for the provision of a “Before and After School” program at St. Alexander Catholic Elementary School, commencing in September 2009, with a Board option to extend the contract.

SYNOPSIS: This report summarizes the results of the Request for Proposal process leading to the recommendation to retain a child-care provider to facilitate a “Before and After School” Program at one of our elementary schools. BACKGROUND COMMENTS: On Saturday, January 24, 2009 an “Invitation for request for Proposal” was advertised in the Windsor Star. RFP packages were sent to18 potential child-care centres. Six Proposals were received pursuant to the RFP process as follows:

ABC Day Nursery of Windsor Come and Play Daycare

Delta Chi Early Childhood Centres Sundowners Day Care and Resource Centre

The Toy Box Early Education Centre YMCA of Windsor and Essex County

The Child Care Advisory Committee evaluated the submissions using a rubric based on identified selection criteria. Interviews were held with the two proponents who had the


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highest scores on February 20, 2009 at St. Alexander with representatives of the Child Care Committee, Principal and Chair of the School Council. Based on the review of the submissions, as well as the results of the interviews conducted, the committee is recommending to Executive Council that the proposal from The Toy Box Early Education Centre be accepted. This specific proposal addresses the establishment of a “Before and After School” Program at St. Alexander Catholic Elementary School commencing in September. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None TIMELINES: The proponent would provide service for a three-year period commencing September 2009. APPENDICES: • Appendix “A” – Fee structure REPORT REVIEWED BY:



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Appendix "A"




BOARD REPORT Public In-Camera PRESENTED FOR: Information Approval PRESENTED BY: Senior Administration SUBMITTED BY: Joseph Berthiaume, Director of Education Linda Staudt, Superintendent of Education SUBJECT: HIGH SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20, 2008 RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board receive the report for the November 20, 2008 High School Council meeting as information.

SYNOPSIS: The High School Council meets several times during each school year. All reports of the High School Council are to be received by the Board. BACKGROUND COMMENTS: Every school in the Windsor-Essex Catholic School Board has a school council, a group made up of parents, school staff and community representatives to offer advice to principals and the board on various topics. In addition, a High School Council, that includes school council representation from the board’s high schools, provides an opportunity for high school council parent members and principals to discuss matters of regional concern or interest with each other and their area superintendent. These meetings also offer the chance to share successes and solutions from their school councils and "best practices" followed at their schools. FINANCIAL IMPACT: n/a TIMELINES: High School Council meetings are tentatively scheduled for 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month during the school year with the exception of December and March. APPENDICES: • High School Council Report of November 20, 2008 REPORT REVIEWED BY:



WINDSOR-ESSEX CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

HIGH SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING

November 20, 2008 ~ Cardinal Carter Catholic High School ~ 7:15 p.m.

REPORT PRESENT Parent Representatives

Assumption Sam Boglitch Cardinal Carter Cynthia Casagrande, Pat Moyneur Larry Verbeke Catholic Central Janice Bennett Holy Names Sherri Zorzit St. Anne’s Jeannine Shaloub St. Joseph’s Barbara Dettlinger St. Thomas of Villanova Tom Malott St. Thomas of Villanova Greg Farrah

SEAC Representative Claudio Delduca Trustees Pat Keane Mary DiMenna Student Trustee Chynna Resendes, St. Thomas of Villanova Nils Lau, Assumption College High School Principal Leo Clark Board – Assistant Superintendent of Education Emelda Byrne Recording Secretary Celeste DiPonio

REGRETS

F. J. Brennan Kathy Wilson St. Anne’s Joe Bachmeier – Chair of HS Council Trustee Shannon Porcellini Board Superintendent Linda Staudt

1. Call to Order and Opening Prayer Mr. Clark led the group in prayer.

2. Introduction of Members and Roll Call Greg Farrah chaired the meeting as Joe Bachmeier sent his regrets.

3. Approval of Agenda/Amendments to Agenda

Moved by: Janice Bennett Seconded by: Sherri Zorzit THAT the agenda be approved. All in favour. CARRIED.


High School Council Minutes November 20, 2008 at Cardinal Carter Secondary School

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4. Approval of Minutes – October 16, 2008 Moved by: Sheri Zorzit Seconded by: Pat Moyneur THAT the minutes of the October 16, 2008 meeting be approved. All in favour. CARRIED. 5. Presentation None

6. Business Arising from the Minutes ACTION ITEM: – Media Violence Presentation tentatively scheduled for Jan 15th at CEC in conjunction with the elementary umbrella group. ACTION ITEM: - Insurance Coverage – checked with the elementary umbrella group – school councils have the option, defer to Linda at next meeting. 7. Superintendent’s Report – Linda Staudt by Emelda Byrne, Acting Superintendent

1) Differentiated Instruction (DI) – Grade 9 and 10 teachers have been receiving DI instruction through Ministry Funding. She noted that each high school has 10 teachers representing the various subject areas plus one special education teacher. This training, in their areas of subject expertise, is designed to assist teaching for different pedagogy for our learners. This is happening across the province. Two sessions have already taken place and then again in December. All learners can be successful. In February they will conduct Professional Development to share the subject areas with other colleagues. This is the pathway for best practices.

2) DVD – What does it mean to have Catholic Education. She noted that the company SUEDE productions that our

board has hired will be interviewing various people in the community, priests, bishop, parents, and students etc. to speak to the importance of a Catholic Education. This DVD will be unveiled soon.

3) Board Strategic Plan – She noted that Superintendent Staudt had presented this at the last High School Council

meeting. She reiterated the 4 pillars that have been in place from 2001 to 2006. A new committee has been struck to develop a Board Strategic Plan that will take the board from 2009 to 2014. They have consolidated the 4 pillars to two (Faith and Student Achievement) with five main points in each area. She reiterated our board asking for feedback during this consultation process. ACTION ITEM – The recording secretary Celeste will email the members of the HS council these documents for their input.

4) Chynna received a prestigious award from the YMCA for the Peace Award – She congratulated Chynna and

noted how very proud everyone is for all her work and efforts.

9. Student Senate Report –Nils Lau, Assumption College High School Chynna and Nils spoke of a PowerPoint presentation that was shown to all the Students on their Faith Development

day on October 30th. All of the student councils were brought together to celebrate mass, they had a wonderful guest speaker, and the topic of the day were the challenges students have. She noted that it was a wonderful networking with other student councils.

Local government day – October 22 – Students from each high school participated in a day aimed to promote government and they met with Mayor Eddie Francis.

Entrepreneurship Week in Canada is t his week and it has various activities – picture in paper yesterday. Outline for the entire year in this PowerPoint.



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Entrepreneurship Week Canada – November 17 – 23rd. This was in connection with “Follow the Leader” program. This extravaganza opportunity looked for nominations of students for the actions in their lives, challenge in their high school, etc. The schools with the most nominations received an award of $1000.

Student trustee election was March of this year. This is an opportunity for students to make a difference at board level.

Student Leadership Foundation – Youth Peace Fest – proposed for April 26th 2009. She noted that one of the highlights of her receiving the YMCA Peace Award was meeting Jennifer Jones who is the organizer of the Peace Festival.

Youth week Canada takes place: This will take place in conjunction with Catholic Education Week. This week will praise all the work of deserving young people. This is a week long event that will show all the good that Catholic students are doing in this world and each day tailored to show that peace is possible. Peace is Possible –

a. Monday May 4th - Peace Mural and collaborate them all together at the CEC and show b. Tues., May 5 – Celebrate with Joy c. Wed., May 6 – Building a community – a volunteer fair where students can see where they can get involved

to make a difference. They will also conduct the “make a wish” event whereby people will see what a wish can bring to a child.

d. Thurs., May 7 – Grown Integrity – this will be a small version of an anti-bullying stance – they will where pink shirts, etc.

e. Fri., May 8 – Living in Gratitude – Raise awareness to global local homelessness. They will be making a memory book or tree for students that have passed away. The focus will be not just the power of one but power for all.

Pat Keane congratulated all the students for their enthusiasm and their tremendous work. To put on a day like this takes numerous hours of work and he congratulate Nils and Chynna for bringing this all together. Both Chynna and Nils reiterated the whole student council did a tremendous job. Greg Farrah also noted his congratulated the students for their energy and enthusiasm. 10. SEAC Report – Claudio DelDuca, SEAC Representative

He noted that the SEAC meeting last week was cancelled due to labour negotiations. He noted the Role of the SEAC rep and reminded all to contact him or any other SEAC rep if they know of anyone in the community that is faced with a problem that they are unable to get an answer to. 11. Chairperson’s Report/Comments No report. 12. New Business/Other Comments Barbara Dettlinger – Parent Council Rep – St. Joseph’s High School

She noted that the St. Joseph’s HS lottery did very well. The winter ball is coming and students and staff are excited. The school made money by recycling and refilling used computer printer Cartridges. Christmas Brunch will take place December 19th. The play Anne of Green Gables was great and everyone enjoyed it. She reiterated how pleased they are with their Principal, Mr. Seguin. They are hoping to conduct their parent teacher interview nights with conjunction with a pasta night for a fund raiser.

Janice Bennett – Parent Council Chair – Catholic Central High School

Jr. Girls Basketball won WECSSAA title. She noted that this is the first time the girls have been crowned champions in the schools history.

Harvest Ball that was to take place on November 21st had to be c cancelled due to lack of enough people wishing to attend.

The Christmas Concert will take place on December 11th. Christmas Dinner for the entire student body will take place on December 19th.



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Christmas Dinner for the English Language Learner Students (ELL) will take place on November 28th. The peanut butter drive ended October 17th. They raised over 2000 kg’s of peanut butter for various charities in the

city. She noted that plans have started for their Bursary gala and silent auction on May 14th. She noted that the parent council funds are extremely low $200. Much discussion ensued on the topic on how to

assist schools such as CCH to raise funds. Emelda Byrne indicated that senior administration is aware of this problem. She also spoke of a model at the St. Clair Catholic Board where funds are pooled at the board level and then schools apply for the funds out of that pool of money. She said different boards are trying different things. ACTION ITEM: Emelda Byrne to speak to Superintendent Staudt with respect to protocol for bringing this forward to other School Councils for assistance.

Cynthia Casagrande and Pat Moyneur – Co-Chairs – Cardinal Carter Secondary School

She noted that November was an active month, what with report cards, parent/teacher interviews, sports and all clubs in full spring.

The academic banquet will take place on November 27th. The next PD day is on November 28th Their semi formal will take place on Nov. 29th. Advent play starts December 11th. Pot luck lunch is on December 19th. Christmas hampers given out in conjunction with Salvation Army. With respect to the two pillars our board is working on for the 2009 to 2014 years (Faith Development and Student

Achievement, their recommendation is to get rid of numbers because is showing prioritizing. She also noted that they really like their principal, Leo Clark.

Jeannine Shaloub – Parent Council Representative, St. Anne’s High School

Their fundraiser – grab and go meal from students in the food prep class went very poorly. She noted that it must be a sign of the economic situation.

The baked goods sale was a huge success - $3000 was raised. The Terri Fox run raised $23,000 The volleyball team went to SWOSSA and lost the game. Their junior girls volleyball team placed 15th overall.

Sam Boglitch – Regional Representative, Assumption College High School

She noted a meeting with Paul Picard on November 19th whereby he addressed Human Resources concerns with classes at Assumption. She was happy to report that he addressed all of their staffing concerns. She noted that Paul PIcard also spoke of the I.B. portion and that contractually these teachers are recognized as

speciality teachers. No concerns for next semester. He informed the Parent Council of the partnership in place with the WECDSB and the University of Windsor with

respect to sharing of facilities at Assumption, for e.g., new Baseball diamond and Football goal posts. They have a very active parent council and as such a lot of help for their fundraising initiatives. To date they only have

$800 in their funds but are looking for ways to raise more funds. The canned goods drive will be taking place over the next two weeks. Christmas baskets will be made up for the needy. They are proud and congratulate Steve Chevalier for receiving the Fr. Armstrong Award and Denise Hebert the

Coaching Award. Parent/Teacher interviews took place last week. Blood drive is underway – donated 55 units United Way raised $3100. The senior boy’s volleyball team came in second place at the WECSSAA Championships The football championship is taking place tonight. She noted that a lot of other sports were also going on and that the

first game for the Hockey team will start this coming Monday and run right through till March. The awards banquet will take place on December 4th.



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Christmas Concert will take place on December 10th. The I.B. information night will take place on December 11th. The Potluck Christmas dinner will take place on December 19th. The Science fair will take place on January 7th.

Sherri Zorzit, Chairperson – Holy Names High School

Sr. Boy’s volleyball team won the city championships – their first time ever! Girl’s basketball teams both made the playoffs. Jr. and Sr. football teams both made the playoffs. Both men and women’s hockey coaches are in the process of selecting their teams. They are very pleased to have a full compliment of athletic teams in every season. She said that thanks go out to the

many staff who volunteer for these students. HNHS held a very meaningful Remembrance Day Celebration. She noted that many departments contributed to the

ceremony. Their school community has spent a great deal of time participating in National Bully Awareness Week. She noted that

assemblies were held for Grade 9 and 10 students to hear Mike Neuts (father of Myles Neuts who died in Chatham 10 years ago) speak about bullying. An evening presentation was held for parents to hear Mr. Neuts speak. This was followed by a panel discussion wit the school’s administration, the guidance department and the community resource police officer and Mr. Neuts. As well, every grade was invited to an assembly to hear the HNHS administration speak about bullying in schools, how we can address it and how we can eliminate it.

The guidance department has hosted many university ad college presentations to help prepare graduates for post secondary destinations.

The HNHS lottery draw is Wednesday, November 26th at 1 p.m. Greg Farrah, St. Thomas of Villanova – Parent Council Chair

He noted a very successful grade 9 night in September – new parents were able to meet the teachers. As well, a few more parent members to their Parent Council were gained.

The Wild Cat Lottery raised $42,000 gross. He noted that this was due to the advice they received to streamline the lottery and as well encouraged students if they sold tickets within a certain period of time, their name would be put into another draw and call it a Kitty Cat lottery. The funds would come from general funds.

Parent teacher interviews took place last week. The drama department is putting on the play Godspell this coming weekend. He noted that advertising and public relations helps to bring new members to the PAC. They also attached a flyer to

the report card for all parents to see. Board Retention question. ACTION ITEM: Assistant Superintendent Byrne to ask Superintendent Staudt to respond to

this question with respect to the Board retention rate and the number of students leaving Grade 8 in our school system attending a Catholic High School.

Claudio Delduca, SEAC Representative

The Autism Society is doing a fundraiser in memory of Mrs. Quick who was killed in front of one of our schools. He noted that he would forward a flyer to the recording secretary to distribute to the entire council.

Pat Keane - Trustee

He asked for prayers for the on-going negotiations. He praised the Human Resources Department as they are negotiating around the clock, eight different contracts for the past month. He is hopeful that all the negotiations will fall under the provincial guidelines by November 30th.

Mary DiMenna - Trustee

She reiterated Pat Keane’s sentiments.



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Emelda Byrne, Assistant Superintendent, WECDSB She noted that the system wide Professional Development day was this coming Friday, November 28th and

it is called “Together in Faith Day.” She noted that all employee groups are asked to attend. The Bishop will celebrate Mass and the guest speaker is John McAuley.

Before closing the meeting, Sam Boglitch noted the volleyball game at Assumption. She said the gym was packed and there was one teacher and another student pumping up the crowds to cheer. She asked what the position of the board was for cheerleaders or “Spirit Teams” to come back in a respectable manner to showcase their talents and build team spirit and school spirit. She noted that a code of conduct could be established for the “Spirit Teams.” ACTION ITEM: Assistant Superintendent Emelda Byrne brings this question to the attention of Superintendent Linda Staudt with respect to proper protocol. 13. Next Meeting:

The next meeting will take place on January 15th at Catholic Education Centre, instead of Catholic Central in order to have a joint meeting with the Elementary Umbrella group. Remainder of the year scheduled meeting dates are: December – no meeting January 15/09 – Catholic Central Catholic Education Centre February 19/09 – F. J. Brennan March – no meeting April 16 – St. Thomas of Villanova May 21 – Assumption June 18 – Holy Names High School

14. Closing Prayer and Adjournment

Meeting adjourned at – 9:30 p.m. Moved by: Sherri Zorzit Seconded by: Barbara Dettlinger All in favour. CARRIED


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