| Trustee Update Debbie King • Ward 7: Parkdale-High Park
Toronto District School Board
416-395-8787 • Debbie.King@tdsb.on.ca |  |
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| Week at a Glance:Oct 20 - 26, 2024
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Hello, Ward 7 Families:
I hope you're well and enjoying the beautiful fall weather. I'm looking forward to many activities in the ward this week. This Thursday, October 24th is our first Ward Council and Community Meeting of the year. RSVP here or below. Then on Friday, I’ll be visiting various grade 5 and 10 classrooms, to talk about the role of trustees, for local government week.
At committee meetings this week, we’ll hear staff reports on mathematics and french programs, as well as the proposed 2025-26 budget development schedule, among other items. Then at the Ontario Public School Boards Association meeting, I'll begin discussing 2025-26 education funding with fellow trustees. The conversations I have with you, your children, and colleagues are all valued as I continue my work advocating for equity and excellence in our local schools and public education.
See below for key dates and new opportunities to support your school communities.
Yours in Community, Debbie
debbie.king@tdsb.on.ca
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Key Dates This Week:
Tue Oct 22:
Wed Oct 23:
Thu Oct 24:
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In the Boardroom This Week:
October 22: Finance, Budget, and Enrollment Committee Meeting Agenda
Staff Reports
- 5.1 Contract Awards, Operations
- 5.2 Contract Awards, Facilities
- 5.3 Ernest Public School - Community Planning Partnerships Lease Agreement with Family Day Care Services
- 5.4 2025-26 Education Funding Consultation
- 5.5 Proposed 2025-26 Budget Development Schedule
Link to agenda materials here.
October 23: Programs and School Services Commitee Meeting Agenda
Community Advisory Committee Reports
- 5.1 Early Years Community Advisory Committee: Annual Report, 2023- 24
- 5.2 French-as-a-Second Language Community Advisory Committee: Annual Report, 2023-24
Staff Reports
- 6.1 Math Achievement Action Plan: Report 1 for 2024-25
- 6.2 Annual Enrolment in Early and Middle French Immersion Programs, 2024-25 and Core French Programs, 2023-24
- 6.3 Summer Programs, 2024
Written Notices of Motion for Consideration
- 7.1 Latin/a/o/x Task Force (Trustees Williams and King, on behalf of Trustee de Dovitiis)
Written Notices of Motion
- 8.1 Advocating for Mandatory Equity, Diversity, and Anti-Racism Certification for K-12 Teachers in Ontario (Trustees Williams and King on behalf of Student Trustee Bell)
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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.
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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.
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Reminder: Ward Council and Community Meeting – October 24
School council reps, parents and caregivers are invited to a ward council “meet and greet” at Howard JS. This is a great opportunity to meet in person, set priorities and connect with the Superintendent and others in your family of schools. RSVP here. (See poster below).
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Update: Family Of Schools 07 (FOS07) Staffing
Alison Gaymes San Vicente, Family of Schools 7 Superintendent supporting our schools has accepted the position of Associate Director, Education Services, at the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB). We are thrilled for Alison and wish her all the best. The following schools which make up FOS07 will be supported by Jane Phillips-Long, retired Superintendent until a new Superintendent is appointed.
- Humbercrest PS
- King George JS
- Mountview Alternative
- Runnymede Collegiate
- THESTUDENTSCHOOL
- Ursula Franklin Academy
- Warren Park JS
- Western Technical-Commercial School
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New: TDSB Personal Mobile Device Use in Schools Policy Consultation
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New: Grant Opportunities for School Communities
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