Week at a Glance:

Dec 8-13, 2024

Hello, Ward 7 Families:

This week marks the final board meeting of the calendar year. Look out for my upcoming December newsletter to review updates from the boardroom and community, before the winter break. As we approach the holiday season, I hope you’re able to make time for joy and gathering at your winter fairs, concerts, and other school activities.

Yours in community,

Debbie

debbie.king@tdsb.on.ca

Key Dates This Week:

Monday, December 9

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Autism Support: Developmental Disabilities Virtual Connect

Presenters: Geneva Centre For Autism, Autism Ontario, Lumenus Community Services, Strides Toronto, and SAAC Autism Centre
Get direct contacts and ask questions about accessing supports/service
Learn about their programs that are best suited to support the needs of your child
For more information send email to virtualfairinfo@tdsb.on.ca or call Larena Case at 416-570-3314 or Vanessa Wong at 647-229-0730.

Click here to join the meeting

6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Leading Effective Engagment

This presentation equips School Council members with practical tools and examples for fostering meaningful engagement with parents/caregivers, Staff, and the community. It outlines effective strategies (the Dos) for encouraging inclusive participation, promoting open communication, and building strong partnerships, while highlighting common pitfalls (the Avoids) to stay away from in order to have a productive and a positive School Council experience. Register here

Tuesday, December 10

Human Rights Day (United Nations)
Personal Mobile Device Use in Schools Policy survey closes
6:00 p.m. Information Session: Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement
- The Black Student Summer Leadership Program offers Black high school students a transformative, paid opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, participate in Youth Participatory Action Research, and expand their networks in a variety of fields. Students are paired with mentors and organizations that match their passions, fostering growth in a supportive environment. Only TDSB students and staff should register here.
  Parents can find out more information by visiting their website.
7:00 p.m. Special Education Advisory Committee

Wednesday, December 11

7:00 p.m. Regular Board Meeting

In the Boardroom This Week:

Wednesday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m. - Regular Meeting

Link to full agenda here

5. Acknowledgement of Traditional Lands and National Anthem

6. Approval of the Agenda

7. Celebrating Board Activities to be presented

8. Chair’s Announcements to be presented

9. Reports From Trustees Appointed to External Organizations and Student Trustees to be presented

10. Director's Leadership Report Oral Update

11. Declarations of Possible Conflict of Interest

12. Matters to be Decided Without Discussion to be presented

13. Confirmation of Minutes of the Meeting Held on November 1, 2024 Separate Document

14. Toronto Lands Corporation Reports

14.1 Election of a Citizen Director to be Appointed as Chair to the Toronto Lands Corporation Board

15. Staff Reports

15.1 Trustee Vacancy in the Toronto District School Board Ward 11 (Don Valley West)

15.2 Delegation of Authority Regarding Temporary School Closures

16. Committee Reports

16.1 Finance, Budget and Enrolment Committee, Report No. 1, November 27, 2024

Contract Awards, Facilities
Contract Awards, Operations
Review of the Need for the 217 Brookbanks Drive Property and the 301 Lanor Avenue Property
Actual Enrolment as of September 2024
Major Capital and Renewal Projects Status Update
Community Consultation Plan for the 2025-26 Budget
Short Term Capital Borrowing Resolution
Final Submission on 2025-26 Education Funding Engagement Guide: Annual Report

16.2 Audit Committee, Report No. 1, December 1, 2024

Fiscal Year 2023-24 Audited Financial Statement
Internal Audit Department Update and School Operational: 2023-2024
Regional Internal Audit Team (RIAT) Audit Plan 2024-25 and 2025-2026
Regional Internal Audit Team (RIAT) Status Update, December 2024
Audit Committee O.Reg 361/10 Requirements, Work Tracker

16.3 Planning and Priorities Committee (Special Meeting), Report No. 1, December 4, 2024

Multi-Year Strategic Plan: Annual Reporting
Accommodation of Students from New Residential Developments at 32-38 Grenoble Drive, 5-31 David Salomon Drive, and 15-25 St. Dennis Drive
Update on Addressing Islamophobia and the Combating Hate and Racism Strategy

How to access board and committtee meeting agendas, live web cast, and meeting recordings:

Agendas, reports, meeting minutes and video recordings are available here - click on the appropriate meeting to view.
Link to live web casts of committee and Board meetings are available here.

How to delegate to a committee of the board:

Members of the public may submit a request to delegate at a Board committee meeting. Delegations may be submitted in writing for trustees to read or, presented orally at the meeting, either in person or virtually.

For more information and to submit a request, visit: www.tdsb.on.ca/Leadership/Boardroom/Delegations.

NEW: Winter Weather & Student Transportation

It’s sometimes necessary to cancel student transportation, classes and/or programs because of severe weather. On rare occasions, it may be necessary to close schools, administrative offices, or sites and when schools are closed, there will be no staff (such as principals and teachers) on-site to supervise students. Any decision to cancel buses, classes and/or programs or to close sites is not taken lightly and when this happens, information will be posted on the TDSB home page and on TDSB social media by 6 a.m.

REMINDER: Humberside CI, Runnymede CI and York Memorial CI Attendance Boundary Change - Feedback Survey

On November 25th, a virtual public information meeting was held to share proposed changes to the attendance boundaries for Humberside Collegiate and Runnymede Collegiate in Ward 7. Please refer to the webpage and frequently asked questions for more information, and to the feedback survey to share suggestions.

Map showing current attendance boundary for HCI and RCI in Ward 7.

REMINDER: Personal Mobile Device Use in Schools Policy Consultation

The TDSB is developing a Personal Mobile Device Use in Schools Policy, and we want to hear from you! Visit the website to read the draft policy www.tdsb.on.ca/mobiledevicepolicy and provide feedback here by December 10, 2024.

For more ward information, visit tdsb.on.ca/ward7

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