Week at a Glance:

Sep 28 - Oct 5, 2024

Hello, Ward 7 Families:

It’s been a busy week in the boardroom. At PSSC on Wednesday, we discussed the Mental Health and Addiction Strategy, Literacy Strategy, and Academic Pathways reports. We also passed a motion for Annual Reporting of Student Attendance, led by Trustee Ehrhardt and me.

At a special meeting of the Board, staff shared an update regarding field trips to the Grassy Narrows River Run, and trustees passed unanimous motions to cooperate with the Ministry of Education’s investigation and to accelerate review of TDSB’s excursion policy (learn more here).

I want to be clear about my commitment and support toward Truth and Reconciliation. The issues of health and environmental justice affecting the people of Grassy Narrows, and other Indigenous communities in Ontario are significant and important to learn about. In my support for the two motions passed, I underscored the importance that:

the Ministry’s investigation considers multiple perspectives
any recommendations consider Ministry curriculum requirements and the Board’s obligations to the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Education Act, the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, and the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan
TDSB’s excursion policy supports learning in the world beyond the classroom while being responsive to the risks inherent to public spaces across the city

September 30 is the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. As members of our school communities, I encourage families to participate in learning and calls to action. I have included links to resources and articles below, along with highlights of meetings and events this week.

If you are attending the Indigenous Legacy Gathering or Community March Against Gun Violence at Nathan Phillips Square on September 28th, feel free to reach out and say hello. Have a great weekend and week ahead.

Yours in Community,

Debbie

Key Dates This Week:

Sep 28:

Community March Against Gun Violence at Nathan Phillips Square (see poster below)

Sep 30:

National Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

Oct 1:

Planning and Priorities Committee Meeting at 4:30 p.m.
Somali Heritage Month and Islamic Heritage Month begin
Deadline to share feedback on Ministry of Education survey regarding practical life skills that Ontario students should learn (see note below)

Oct 2:

Rosh Hashana begins at sunset

In the Boardroom This Week:

October 1: Planning and Priorities Meeting Agenda

Link to agenda and materials here

Reports

5.1 OPSBA Directors Report
6.1 Toronto Lands Corporation 2023-24 Second Quarter Business Operations

6.2 Toronto Lands Corporation 2023-24 Second Quarter Operating Report
6.3 Toronto Lands Corporation 2024-25 Annual Capital Budget
6.4 Toronto Lands Corporation 2024-25 Annual Plan
6.5 Toronto Lands Corporation: Adjusting Citizen Member Compensation Cap
6.6 Toronto Lands Corporation Lease & License Approvals
7.1 ADL Never is Now – The Annual Summit on Antisemitism and Hate Conference 2025: Expense and Presentation Approval
7.2 Annual Operating Plan for the Multi-Year Strategic Plan

Written Notices of Motion for Consideration
8.1 Elevating Student Achievement and Transforming Business and Operations (Trustees MacLean and Chernos Lin)
8.2 Combatting Hate and Racism – Anti-Asian Racism (Trustees Pei and Wong)
8.3 Truth and Reconciliation/UNDRIP Implementation (Trustees Dawson and Ehrhardt)

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.

Truth & Reconciliation Resources

September 30 is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Together we recognize the legacy of Canada's residential school system and continue to learn the many truths of institutions on Turtle Island. The following pages, events, and articles provide opportunity for further learning:

REMINDER: Ministry of Education Survey - Equipping Students with Life Skills

Share your feedback on what additional practical life skills Ontario students should learn in school to build a strong foundation that will set them up for success. This consultation takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and closes at 5:00p.m. ET on October 1, 2024. Learn more and complete the survey at ontario.ca/page/survey-equipping-students-life-skills.

Poster for Community March Against Gun Violence including a photo of Louis March -- a community activitist and founder of the Zero Gun Violence Movement.

Poster for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

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

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