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Volume 28 - Sept. 10, 2019

NEWS

Welcome to the 2019-20 School Year!

Chair of the Board Robin Pilkey and Director of Education John Malloy issued a letter to all parents across the Toronto District School Board to mark the first day of school for the 2019-20 academic year. The joint letter, and a welcome-back video message from Director Malloy, is now available online.

TDSB to Provide Free Menstrual Products to Students

The Toronto District School Board will soon be providing menstrual products free of charge at all of its schools. Products will first be provided to students in Grades 7 through 12, followed by all other grades. The roll-out will begin this fall.

For more information, please read the news release.

New Student Dress Policy

The TDSB’s new student dress policy is now in effect. The new policy provides students with learning environments that are safe, equitable, welcoming and inclusive. It also recognizes that decisions about dress reflect individual expression of identity, socio-cultural norms and economic factors, and are personal and important factors to a person’s well-being and health.

Health and Physical Education Curriculum

On August 21, 2019, the Ministry of Education released the Health and Physical Education (HPE) Curriculum for Grades 1-8. School boards are required to implement the curriculum for the 2019-20 school year. Learn more about the HPE curriculum.

A more detailed description of the changes will soon be available.

Student and Staff Achievements

The Toronto District School Board is always proud to highlight the achievements of students and staff. Below are a few moments from the summer:

• TDSB Top Scholars 2018-2019 Announced

• Music by the Lake 2019

• Earl Haig SS Defends Championship Title

• Young Women on the Move at Camp Robin Hood

BOARD MEETING NOTES

Update on 2019-20 Budget Reduction Implications

The Board received the report Update on 2019-20 Budget Reduction Implications. This report provides both an update on the implementation of budget reductions and a preliminary assessment of the implications of budget reductions on the Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP). Read more about the 2019-20 Budget.

Provincial 2019-20 Capital Priorities Program: Update

Trustees received the report Provincial 2019-20 Capital Priorities Program: Update.

On July 22, 2019 the Ministry of Education announced a new Capital Priorities program for 2019-20. In the current round for 2019-20, school boards across the province are permitted to submit ten business cases that outline their most urgent capital projects. More information, including project criteria and timelines, is available in the report.

Next Board Meeting

The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019.

TDSB Trustees