Remembering Susan Serran
Like so many in our community, I am saddened by the passing of Susan Serran, who served as Executive Assistant to Councillor Paula Fletcher for 14 years. I first came to know Susan while advocating for community swimming pools. She was very dedicated in her support of our community, her wry sense of humour is already missed. Councillor Fletcher has shared a beautiful tribute.
January 23 Community Meeting on School Playgrounds
Did you know that the province doesn’t fund upgrades to school playgrounds? Please join me for a virtual ward forum to learn more about school grounds and how school communities might advance school yard updates.
Richard Christie, Senior Manager of Sustainability will join this virtual ward forum, to answer your questions. He will also provide us an update on the TDSB’s Climate Action Plan and what it means for our community.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Board News
Consultation on Legacy Technical and Commercial Boundaries
The TDSB is proposing changes to how admissions take place for Danforth CTI, admissions would now be through an online application coordinated centrally. This proposal is part of the Secondary Program review which has been underway for some time.
Motion on Cellphone Use in Schools
TDSB Chair Rachel Chernos Lin and I submitted a notice of motion for the TDSB to develop a policy related to cellphone and social media use in schools. I look forward to this motion being debated this month, and want to thank the many people who have written me in support. Read the draft motion.
Reducing Respiratory Viruses
In August 2023 I moved a motion requesting a report come to board on reducing respiratory viruses in schools. I am expecting this report will be made available in upcoming weeks and discussed at the Board’s Plans and Priorities Committee. There will be an opportunity for members of the public to delegate when the report is discussed.
Our Schools
Students at Withrow school have had the opportunity to interact with Fire Keepers who are currently tending to a sacred fire in honour of the recent discovery of Indigenous remains not far from the school. View recent media coverage.
Our Community
A reminder that the nomination deadline for the Agnes Macphail Award is quickly approaching Friday January 12! The Award is presented to an individual in East York for their volunteer leadership in community-building and social justice issues. More details on the Agnes Macphail Award and nomination form.
East York New Year’s Levee Sunday, January 14, 2-4 p.m.
The former Borough of East York was incorporated 100 years ago, come mark this special occasion with a Levee at the East York Civic Centre on Sunday, January 14th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
