Ministry Memorandums — InformationDirector Lisa Millar provided the Board of Trustees an outline of the recent announcements from the Ministry of Education. Topics discussed included the following:

• The Ministry will provide $40 million to supportmental health initiatives. Funding includes $25million for school boards to make mental healthworkers in secondary schools, who were hiredlast year, permanent.

• This year marked the first year that Rowan’sLaw was also officially acknowledged by theprovince. The government is investing $105,000to expand efforts to improve concussion safetyacross the province.

• The new Reciprocal Education Approach (REA)is the result of collaboration between OntarioFirst Nation partners, school board associationsand the Ministry of Education. The REAframework was developed in collaboration withthese partners to help meet the unique needs ofFirst Nation students, particularly those fromNorthern and remote communities.

Educational Services Staff AwardWendy Butler is the recently retired Head Secretary at E.B. Phin PS and has been an integral part of the team for many years. She was nominated by multiple students, parents and staff for this award. Butler always made everyone feel welcome, she helped to organize special events and was a great support to students and staff. The Educational Services Staff Award recognizes a staff/team member affiliated with CUPE, from among the office-clerical-technical staff, custodial and maintenance staff, and educational assistants.

Board

HighlightsD U R H A M D I S T R I C T S C H O O L B O A R D

On Monday, October 21, 2019 the Durham District School Board held its regular monthly Board Meeting.

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Music Director Amy Peck directs the Uxbridge Secondary School’s Third Avenue Jazz Ensemble as they perform O Canada, Jumpstart and Alligator Boogaloo.

In the second episode of And This Is My Story Volume 2, we meet Katie who was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy when she was born. She has been a champion for inclusivity all her life. Raised by parents who instilled in her a “never give up” attitude, Katie teaches her Kindergarten students to do the same and to face their challenges head-on.

USS Third Avenue Jazz Ensemble Entertains

...and this is my story — Katie Lafosse

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Parent Reaching Out Grants 2019-2020

Superintendent Heather Mundy introduced Terry Fox PS Principal Deirdre Morgenstern and Grade 6 Teacher Toufan Arieb and they made a presentation regarding the Parent Reaching Out (PRO) Grants and the success they have had with parents and family engagement events at their school. The PRO Grant program provided funding to school boards to work with parent stakeholder groups, School Community Councils, and Parent Involvement Committees with the focus on the identification and removal of barriers that prevent parents and families from participating and engaging fully in their children’s learning. When parents and families are involved in their children’s education, there is increased student achievement and well-being.

Make a Difference – Re:Source Depot

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DDSB Math Plan and Ministry Target Schools

Superintendents Stephen Nevills and Silvia Peterson introduced Education Officer, K-8 Linda Ford-Decunha; Education Officer, Curriculum 7-12, eLearning Kandis Thompson; Glen St. PS Principal Michelle Carter; and Primary Math Lead Elizabeth Burke. They presented an update to the Board of Trustees in regard to the DDSB Elementary and Secondary Math Plan. Based on findings from the Ministry of Education, 14 schools in total were targeted to improve fundamental skills and performance, problem solving and increase students’ employability in the future. This is an ongoing project, which the Student Achievement and Curriculum Department will continue to lead and support.

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(left to right) Trustee Carolyn Morton, Director Lisa Millar, Educational Services Staff Award recipient Wendy Butler, and DDSB Board Chair Michael Barrett.

(left to right) Education Officer, Curriculum 7-12, eLearning Kandis Thompson; Education Officer, K-8 Linda Ford-DeCunha; Glen St. PS Principal Michelle Carter; and Primary Math Lead Elizabeth Berk discussing targeted Math strategy to improve student success.

(left to right) Terry Fox PS Grade 6 Teacher Toufan Arieb and Principal Deirdre Morgenstern present on the Parent Reaching Out Grants and their parent engagement experiences.

(left to right) Community Development Coordinator Ana Marzhar from Durham’s Child Nutrition Program and Manager Early Years, Poverty Strategy Claire Morgan present on the value of the newly opened Re:Source Depot to students, families and educators.

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Make a Difference – Re:Source Depot con’tSuperintendent Jim Markovski introduced Manager, Early Years and Poverty Strategy Claire Morgan and Community Development Coordinator Ana Marzhar from Durham’s Child Nutrition Program to present about the Make a Difference – Re:Source Depot that opened on September 25, 2019. Companies and organizations have donated items such as food, clothing and school supplies to the Depot that is open to educators to help students, both inside and outside the classroom. The Steering Committee will continue to develop the necessary partnerships and oversee projects that continue to make a difference in the lives of students and families living in poverty.

Director’s Good News

Regular Board and Committee MeetingsStudent Senate MeetingMonday, November 4, 2019 — 4:15 p.m.

Standing Committee MeetingMonday, November 4, 2019 Public Session — 7:00 p.m.

Board MeetingMonday, November 18, 2019

Public Session — 7:00 p.m.

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Click on the ‘Director’s Good News’ image to watch Director of Education Lisa Millar deliver good news to the Board on Monday, October 21, 2019.

Recommendations and Information ItemsThe Board approved the following recommendations:

• Report: Standing Committee Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2019

• Report: SEAC Meeting Minutes of June 13, 2019

• Report: 2020-2021 Strategic Budget Process

• Notice of Motion: New English Language Learners (ELLs) Instruction

The following Information Items were brought forward:

Staffing & Enrolment 2019-2020The purpose of the report was to provide Trustees with an overview of current elementary and secondary staffing.

Coronation PS and RH Cornish PS Gifted Program Boundary Consultation ProcessThe purpose of the report was to provide Trustees with information about the public consultation process in accordance with Regulation School Boundaries with regards to Oshawa’s northern Gifted Program boundary.

Education Development Charges (EDC) Proposed New Regulations OASBO and OPSBA CorrespondenceProvided Trustees with information regarding Ontario Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) response to the Ministry of Education’s Education Development Charges (EDC) and Notice to Schools Boards Prior to Acquiring Land: Proposed Regulations, and Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) correspondence.

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