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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD

AGENDA DATE: Tuesday, November 24, 2015 LOCATION: Corporate Office, Lindsay TIME: 6:30 p.m. 1 CALL TO ORDER 2 NATIONAL ANTHEM

3 DECLARATION OF POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST 4 DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

4.1 Personal Support Worker Program ------------------------------------------------------ D. Scates

5 APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA/ADDITIONS

6 ACTION ITEMS:

6.1 Approval: Board Minutes dated October 27, 2015 ----------------------------------- (pgs.3-6) 6.2 Adoption: Committee of the Whole minutes dated November 10, 2015 ----- (pgs.7-11)

6.3 Recommendations from November 10, 2015 ----------------------------------------- J. Byrne (pg.12)

6.4 Recommendations from In-Camera ----------------------------------------------------- L. Hope

6.5 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:

6.5.a 2014-2015 Financial Statements and Auditors Report --------------------- B. Kaye (pg.13)

6.6 TRUSTEE REPORTS:

6.6.a SEAC Minutes dated October 6, 2015 ------------------------------------------- S.Binstock (pgs.14-18)

7 INFORMATION ITEMS (VERBAL)

7.1 ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: (verbal)

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7.1.a Maple Leaf Schools ----------------------------------------------------------------- L. Hope 7.1.b Administrative Update -------------------------------------------------------------- L. Hope 7.1.c System Update ----------------------------------------------------------------------- C. Shedden

7.2 STUDENT TRUSTEE REPORTS (verbal):

7.2.a G7 Student Senate Report -------------------------------------------------------- S. Koop 7.2.b OSTA-OECO Report ----------------------------------------------------------------- S. Koop

7.3 TRUSTEE REPORTS (verbal):

7.3.a OPSBA Report ------------------------------------------------------------------------- D. Morrison

8 CORRESPONDENCE

9 PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 10 NEXT MEETING

Annual Organizational Meeting of the Board DATE: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 LOCATION: Board Room – Lindsay Education Centre VIDEO CONFERENCE: VC Room – Haliburton County Education Centre

VC Room – Muskoka Education Centre TIME: 6:30 p.m.

11 ADJOURNMENT

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Trillium Lakelands District School Board Regular Meeting of the Board

Public Session Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 Location: Lindsay Corporate Office Time: 6:30 p.m. Present: D. Alton, S. Binstock, G. Brohman, J. Byrne, L. Clodd, D. Morrison,

J. Saunders, B. Reain, C. Wilcox Regrets: S. Koop Administration: B. Barrett, W. Browne, A. Gillespie, L. Hope, B. Kaye, E. Manners, K. MacIver,

D. Scates, C. Shedden 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:50 p.m. 2. DECLARATION OF POSSIBLE CONFLICE OF INTEREST No conflicts were declared 3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

3.1. Arts in Elementary Schools

Superintendent Gillespie presented information on the progress of arts education in TLDSB’s elementary schools, with a focus on visual arts, music, drama, and dance.

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ADDITIONS

Addition: 5.8.b – Director of Education Annual Evaluation – Chair Clodd Correction: 5.8.a – Trustee Binstock will present the SEAC Minutes dated September 8, 2015 – Trustee Morrison

15-10-27 JB. Reain / D. Morrison

THAT THE AGENDA BE APPROVED AS AMENDED. Carried.

5. ACTION ITEMS

5.1. Approval: Board Minutes dated September 1, 2015

15-10-28 J. Byrne / B. Reain THAT MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 2015 BE APPROVED. Carried.

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2 Tuesday, October 27, 2015 Lindsay Corporate Office

6:30 p.m.

5.2. Approval: Special Board Minutes dated October 7, 2015

15-10-29 D. Morrison / S. Binstock THAT MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING DATED OCTOBER 7, 2015 BE APPROVED. Carried.

5.3. Approval: Special Board Minutes dated October 13, 2015

15-10-30 D. Morrison / J. Byrne THAT MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING DATED OCTOBER 13, 2015 BE APPROVED. Carried.

5.4. Adoption: Committee of the Whole Minutes dated October 13, 2015

15-10-31 B. Reain / J. Byrne

THAT MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING DATED OCTOBER 13, 2015 BE APPROVED. Carried.

5.5. Recommendations from October 13, 2015

15-10-32 J. Byrne / B. Reain

THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE OP-6005 PUPIL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW POLICY. Carried.

15-10-33 J. Byrne / B. Reain

THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE BU-3100 FACILITY PARTNERSHIPS POLICY. Carried.

15-10-34 J. Byrne / J. Saunders

THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE HR-4509 PRINCIPAL/VICE-PRINCIPAL EVALUATION POLICY. Carried.


THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE HR-4544 SUPERINTENDENT EVALUATION POLICY. Carried.

15-10-36 J. Byrne / S. Binstock

THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE BU-3025 TRANSPORTATION POLICY. Carried.


THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE BD-2025 POLICY AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE PROCESS POLICY. Carried.

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6:30 p.m.

5.6. Recommendations from In-Camera

15-10-38 J. Byrne / D. Morrison THAT THE HUMAN RESOURCES STAFFING REPORT DATED OCTOBER 27, 2015 BE APPROVED. Carried.

5.7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS

5.7.a. Secondary EQAO Results

Superintendents Barrett and MacIver presented the results of the secondary EQAO testing.

THE SECONDARY EQAO RESULTS WERE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.

5.8. TRUSTEE REPORTS

5.8.a. SEAC Minutes Dated September 8, 2015 Trustee Binstock presented the minutes of the September 8, 2015 SEAC meeting.

THE MINUTES OF THE SEAC MEETING DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 WERE RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.

5.8.b. Director of Education Annual Evaluation Chair Clodd presented a letter regarding the Director of Education’s Annual Evaluation.

15-10-39 B. Reain / D. Morrison

THAT THE LETTER DATED OCTOBER 27, 2015 ACCURATELY REFLECTS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE REVIEW PROCESS OF THE DIRECTOR’S PERFORMANCE AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR TO SIGN THE LETTER ON THE BOARD’S BEHALF. Carried.

6. INFORMATION ITEMS (VERBAL)


6.1.a. Administrative Update Director Hope updated Trustees on the following:

Fall Community Partner Breakfasts have had a great turn out.

All successful program enhancement projects have been identified and are underway.

I.E. Weldon Secondary School raised over $35,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation

The recent District School Council included a presentation and discussion on the new Health and Wellness Curriculum.

Follow-up information has been provided by the Blue Water District School Board regarding the incorporation of FNMI studies into the curriculum. All seven TLDSB secondary schools and one AETC offer Native Studies courses.

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6:30 p.m.

Discussions with Free the Children – Tentative plans are in place to work with Free the Children for grade 7 to 12 students.

Due to ETFO job action, there will be no elementary progress report provided for the fall. Due to CUPE job action, the Board does not have the staff available to input the data as was done in the spring. This information was passed on at the District School Council meeting.

6.1.b. System Update

Director’s Office Manager Shedden provided an updated on upcoming events and department initiatives.

6.2. STUDENT TRUSTEE REPORTS

6.2.a. G7 Student Senate Report

In the absence of Student Trustee Koop, there was no report.

6.2.b. OSTA-AECO Report In the absence of Student Trustee Koop, there was no report.


6.3.a. OPSBA In-Camera Report Trustee Morrison reminded the board of the upcoming OPSBA event.

7. CORRESPONDENCE

Chair Clodd presented a letter from a Gravenhurst High School grandparent regarding a bussing concern.

8. ADJOURNMENT

15-10-40 J. Saunders / J. Byrne

THAT THE BOARD DO NOW ADJOURN AT 7:52 P.M. Carried.

Louise Clodd, Chairperson of the Board Larry Hope, Director of Education

Wendy Browne, Recording Secretary

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Trillium Lakelands District School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting of the Board

Public Session Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Location: Haliburton County Education Centre Video Conference: Lindsay Education Centre, Muskoka Education Centre Time: 6:30 p.m. Present: D. Alton, S. Binstock, G. Brohman, J. Byrne, L. Clodd, S. Koop, D. Morrison,

B. Reain, J. Saunders, C. Wilcox Administration: B. Barrett, A. Gillespie, L. Hope, B. Kaye, E. Manners, K. MacIver,

D. Scates, C. Shedden 1. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m. 2. DECLARATION OF POSSIBLE CONFLICE OF INTEREST

No conflicts were declared 3. DELEGATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

There were no delegations/presentations.

4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ADDITIONS B. Reain / C. Wilcox THAT THE AGENDA BE APPROVED. Carried.

5. ACTION ITEMS


5.1.a. ES-5025 Co-Instructional Activities Plan Policy Superintendent Barrett presented the ES-5025 Co-Instructional Activities Plan Policy. B. Reain / S. Binstock THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE ES-5025 CO-INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES PLAN POLICY. Carried.

5.1.b. ES-5026 Co-Instructional Activities Plan Procedure Superintendent Barrett presented the ES-5026 Co-Instructional Activities Plan Procedure. THE ES-5026 CO-INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES PLAN PROCEDURE WAS RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.

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Trillium Lakelands District School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting of the Board Public Session

2 Tuesday, November 10, 2015 Haliburton County Education Centre

6:30 p.m.

5.1.c. OP-6400 Conducting Research Policy

Superintendent Barrett presented the OP-6400 Conducting Research Policy. L. Clodd / S. Binstock THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE OP-6400 CONDUCTING RESEARCH POLICY. Carried.

5.1.d. OP-6401 Conducting Research Procedure Superintendent Barrett presented the OP-6401 Conducting Research Procedure. THE OP-6401 CONDUCTING RESEARCH PROCEDURE WAS RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.

5.1.e. ES-5005 Fundraising Policy Superintendent Barrett presented the ES-5005 Fundraising Policy. B. Reain / D. Morrison THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE ES-5005 FUNDRAISING POLICY. Carried.

5.1.f. ES-5006 Fundraising Procedure Superintendent Barrett presented the ES-5006 Fundraising Procedure. THE ES-5006 FUNDRAISING PROCEDURE WAS RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.

5.1.g. ES-5007 Subject Exemption Substitution Policy Superintendent Barrett presented the ES-5007 Subject Exemption Substitution Policy. D. Alton / G. Brohman THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE ES-5007 SUBJECT EXEMPTION SUBSTITUTION POLICY. Carried.

5.1.h. ES-5008 Subject Exemption Substitution Procedure Superintendent Barrett presented the ES-5008 Subject Exemption Substitution Procedure. THE ES-5008 SUBJECT EXEMPTION SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURE WAS RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.

5.1.i. BD-2120 Privacy Information Management (PIM) Policy Human Resources Administrator Manners presented the BD-2120 Privacy Information Management (PIM) Policy. D. Morrison / B.Reain THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE BD-2120 PRIVACY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (PIM) POLICY.

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Carried.

5.1.j. BD-2121 Privacy Information Management (PIM) Procedure Human Resources Administrator Manners presented the BD-2121 Privacy Information Management (PIM) Procedure. THE BD-2121 PRIVACY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (PIM) PROCEDURE WAS RECEIVED FOR INFORMATION.

5.2. TRUSTEE REPORTS 6. INFORMATION ITEMS (VERBAL)

6.1. ADMINSTRATIVE REPORTS

6.1.a. Mileage Update Superintendent of Business Kaye provided an update on the mileage rate for the school board.

6.1.b. Administrative Update

Director Hope updated trustees on the following: • Since the end of strike action activities by ETFO and CUPE, we are moving slowly

on the resumption of activities as they relate to ETFO and are not looking to make up for lost time which would be overwhelming to the system.

• We are working with our local ETFO to see what progress reports will look like. Conversations are also taking place to resume kindergarten observations but are not asking people to go back and do things that had been part of the strike action. We have had excellent conversation with the local ETFO on how we resume activities in our schools. For instance we do believe we will be able to accommodate every grade 6 class at the Yearley Outdoor Centre at some point in the school year.

• LCVI has been recognized for raising $12,300 in one night in their Relay for Life fundraising for cancer research.

• In this month’s copy of Education Today there is an article that highlights TLDSB recognizing our work in the skilled trades.

6.1.c. System Update No update at this time.

6.2. STUDENT TRUSTEE REPORTS

6.2.a. G7 Student Senate Report

Student Trustee Koop reported on recent and upcoming G7 Student Senate events.

6.2.b. OSTA-AECO Report Student Trustee Koop reported on the upcoming fall OSTA-AECO conference.

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6:30 p.m.


6.3.a. Chairs Council Structure

Chairperson Clodd presented information around the structure of Chairs Council or the equivalent in boards across the province. Discussion took place on the need for a Past Chair to sit on Chairs Council. B. Reain/ G. Brohman THAT THE APPLICABLE PROCEDURAL BYLAWS OF TLDSB BE AMENDED TO INCLUDE A REVISED COMPOSITION OF CHAIRS COUNCIL TO INCLUDE TRUSTEES WHO ARE ELECTED AS CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR ONLY. D. Alton – yes C. Wilcox – no B. Reain – yes L. Clodd – no J. Saunders – no D. Morrison – no G. Brohman – yes S. Binstock – yes J. Byrne - no

6.3.b. OPSBA In-Camera Report Trustee Morrison provided an update on the recent OPSBA meeting.

6.3.c. Two-Minute Update

Trustee Binstock shared about his visit to BMLSS to see the G7 Student Senate presentation

Trustee Wilcox shared about a visit to the PALS class music performance at IE Weldon Secondary School

Trustee Clodd visited GHS with other trustees to see the installation of the metal and glass sculpture outside the school

7. CORRESPONDENCE

7.1. Bluewater District School Board – copy of a letter to the Minister of Education expressing concern around adequate curriculum resources on Aboriginal peoples in Canadian History. Director Hope will provide some information to trustees.

L. Clodd / S. Binstock THAT A LETTER IS SENT FROM THE BOARD THAT THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION BE DIRECTED TO SEND A LETTER TO MINISTER LIZ SANDALS IN SUPPORT OF THE SUPERIOR-GREENSTONE DSB AND THE BLUEWATER DSB MOTION REGARDING DEVELOPING KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12 CURRICULUM AND LEARNING RESOURCES ON ABORIGINAL PEOPLE IN CANADIAN HISTORY.

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8. PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS 9. ADJOURNMENT

B. Reain / D. Morrison THAT THE BOARD DO NOW ADJOURN AT 8:00 P.M. Carried.

John Byrne, Vice-Chairperson of the Board Larry Hope, Director of Education

Catherine Shedden, Recording Secretary

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TRILLIUM LAKELANDS DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Recommendations from Committee of the Whole

TRILLIUM LAKELANDS DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

DATE: November 10, 2015 TO: Trustees ORIGIN: November 10, 2015 – Committee of the Whole Meeting REFERENCE: November 24, 2015 – Regular Meeting of the Board

J. Byrne / THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE ES-5025 CO-INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES PLAN POLICY. J. Byrne / THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE OP-6400 CONDUCTING RESEARCH POLICY. J. Byrne / THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE ES-5005 FUNDRAISING POLICY. J. Byrne / THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE ES-5007 SUBJECT EXEMPTION SUBSTITUTION POLICY. J. Byrne / THAT THE BOARD APPROVE THE BD-2120 PRIVACY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (PIM) POLICY. J. Byrne / THAT A LETTER IS SENT FROM THE BOARD THAT THE DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION BE DIRECTED TO SEND A LETTER TO MINISTER LIZ SANDALS IN SUPPORT OF THE SUPERIOR-GREENSTONE DSB AND THE BLUEWATER DSB MOTION REGARDING DEVELOPING KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12 CURRICULUM AND LEARNING RESOURCES ON ABORIGINAL PEOPLE IN CANADIAN HISTORY.

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TRILLIUM LAKELANDS DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

DATE: November 18, 2015 TO: Trustees SUBJECT: 2014/2015 Financial Statements and Auditors’ Report ORIGIN: Audit Committee, November 17, 2015 REFERENCE: Board Meeting – November 24, 2015

PURPOSE: To provide a report on the 2014/2015 Financial Statements and the Auditors’

Report for Trillium Lakelands District School Board. CONTEXT: The Board is required to approve and submit audited annual Financial

Statements to the Ministry of Education no later than December 4, 2015. In accordance with the requirements under Subsection 252 of the Education Act, Boards may make the audited Financial Statements available on their website, in lieu of publication in local newspapers. Public notification of the availability of this information on the website will be made through publication of a notice in the community newspapers.

CONTENT: The draft 2014/2015 Financial Statements and Auditors’ Report have been

included for the Board’s consideration. Major variances in expense or revenue when compared with budget were primarily a result of increased enrolment, additional Ministry initiatives implemented after the budget was passed, or contingencies or initiatives that were provided for that did not materialize.

On September 8, 2015 the external auditors met with the Audit Committee to

review the terms of the audit engagement and to discuss and review any items of particular interest to the committee. This was reported to the Board at the October Committee of the Whole.

On November 17, 2015, the external auditors met with the Audit Committee

to review the draft Financial Statements and Auditors’ Report. The recommendations of the Audit Committee are provided below.

ACTION: Recommendation that the Board approve the 2014/2015 Financial

Statements for Trillium Lakelands District School Board and accept the Auditors’ Report prepared by BDO Dunwoody LLP, Chartered Accountants.

Recommendation that the Board appoint BDO Dunwoody LLP as the external auditors for Trillium Lakelands District School Board for the 2015-2016 fiscal year.

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TRILLIUM LAKELANDS DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Minutes

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Time: 5pm Location: Face to Face Dinner Meeting @ HCEC Members Present: A. Brown, J. Balfour, S. Binstock, L. Burgess, S. Burke,

D. Morrison, J. Read Regrets: D. Callan, A. Gordon, J. Hermer, L. Morin, R. Vernescu Staff Present: J. Andreasen, L. Hope, J. Johnston, K. MacIver

1. Introduction of Members

2. Approval of Agenda

Moved by A. Brown, seconded by L. Burgess That the agenda be approved as presented Carried.

2. Approval of Minutes of September 8, 2015

Moved by D. Morrison, seconded by S. Burke That the minutes from the September 8, 2015 SEAC meeting be approved as presented Carried.

3. Election of SEAC Vice Chair

L. Burgess nominated A. Brown for the position of Vice Chair There were no other nominations for the position of Vice Chair Carried by consensus

4. Department & System Updates Superintendent Katherine MacIver provided the following updates to SEAC regarding Board, staff and department initiatives:

Welcome to Director Hope

Update on Labour Action: o The following groups are taking various stages of labour action:

ETFO; CUPE; PSSP Support Staff.

o Programming for Students with Special Needs not affected o Educational Assistants still providing programming support students

in the classroom

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o Case conference meetings are still occurring o Some administrative and management tasks are affected o Professional Development, Professional Learning, Special Projects

(MMA, CaPS) on hold

District Principal of Specialized Services Jennifer Johnston provided the following updates to SEAC regarding department professional development and system initiatives:

Strategic projects occurring in department: o Assistive Technology Project with Secondary School Focus:

Itinerant EAs for Assistive Technology + Psychoeducational Consultant looking at transitions into High School for students who have Assistive Technology such as iPads;

o Data Collection: developing skills in collecting data around behavior, social skills etc. for program planning. Psychoeducational Consultant supporting plans and alternative programs.

5. Presentation: Strategic Action Plan 2015-2016 (Director L. Hope) Director Hope shared the 2015-2016 Strategic Action Plan, the Board Improvement Plan for Student Achievement and Well-being and the 2014 Annual Report with SEAC, highlighting areas of focus related to special education:

Enhanced focus on individual student needs;

Targeted and specific learning opportunities for teachers, SERTs, EAs and parents (e.g. Assistive Technology support);

Connections with organizations (Roots of Empathy, CaPS, MMA) in relation to student success and special education initiatives;

Connections with Community Partners;

Alignment between departments (Student Success, ICT, Curriculum, Special Education);

Communication between home & school- enhance relationships and partnerships;

Building capacity around IEP and IPRC processes.

6. Updates:

IEP Feedback Mechanism (District Principal J. Johnston)

o Engage variety of stakeholders in Special Education Advisory Team (SEAT): Classroom Teachers, EAs, ECEs, Consultant Staff, Principals

o Continue work on IEP development that the Committee has been working on

o Basic IEP requirements: What are the basics staff should be looking for in a ‘quality IEP’ Created checklist/ IEP review tool outlining required

components and staff activity.

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o Quality IEP: Program pages- goals and expectations that are student

specific o Seek out Feedback from parents once labour action is completed

Janice Balfour sought out Thames Valley parent feedback form package; will develop ad hoc committee to move forward.

o Recommendation to provide example for parents- what IEP should look like

Brochure Review (Superintendent K. MacIver)

o Superintendent MacIver shared the prototypes of the first four of the Exceptionality Brochures;

o Goal was one-page electronic/ printable format;

o SEAC was welcomed to provide suggestions/ feedback:

Need to consider- who is audience?

resource for parents, school, community;

resource whether student identified or not;

on SEAC site, on Special Education website;

Review:

ALL Brochures: i. Need to add reference – where to find more

information about the IPRC process.

Behaviour i. check web address for Special Education

Handbook on behaviour brochure. ii. change title from Behavioural Issues to

Behavioural…(needs, concerns, challenges?).

Learning Disability i. references students with developmental

disability (instead of students with learning disability)

ii. review spelling. iii. add local LDAP contact to LD Brochure.

Developmental Disability i. review spelling. ii. word-smithing for first sentences.

FASD i. brochure still in development.

SEAC was welcomed to provide further direct feedback to

Superintendent MacIver.

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7. Association and Community News

Janice Balfour from the LDAP shared the following with SEAC: o LDAP was successful in obtaining a PRO grant to bring DJ

Cunningham to CKL + offer 3 mini workshops (on Assistive Technology) with a parent focus

o Tutoring has commenced and is occurring on a regular basis o In December LDAP will host the annual online auction

Jamie Read from Autism Ontario shared the following with SEAC: o There will be a Webinar on Oct 28, 2015 from 12pm-1pm (link on

website autismontario.com)- Dr. Wendy Roberts Development Pediatrician. Navigating the system after ASD diagnosis

o Events in CKL - Sunday morning programs at Boys and Girls Club o Events in Muskoka - Swim, Bowling, Family Event and Info Session

(October 25, 2015): sign up online for any events

Steve Burke from Community Living Kawartha Lakes updated SEAC with the following:

o CLKL is looking forward to moving forward with all partners on the November 2015 conference

Leslie Burgess from Tourette Canada- Muskoka Chapter shared the following with SEAC:

o National Tourette Canada Conference October 15-17 in Niagara Falls

o T-MAG – Tourette Magazine published 4x per year

Andrea Brown, Community Partner shared the following: o There is an All Abilities Dance Troupe in Huntsville

Occurs the second Friday of every month at Trinity United Church in Huntsville

Open to individuals 13 and up, no dance experience required

All abilities (exceptionality or no), anyone welcome

8. Items for Discussion/ Consideration for Action

Janice Balfour shared that SEACs can apply for PRO grants; requested that all members consider ideas for 2016-2017 for applying for PRO grants for parent engagement.

Janice Balfour to bring forward second draft of SEAC funding letter at a future SEAC meeting.

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9. Correspondence

Draft letter from SEAC to Ministry of Education regarding Funding for Special Education

o Chair Janice Balfour shared draft letter to consider to be sent to the Ministry regarding Special Education Funding

o Feedback from the Committee: Change word sorely to significantly Recommend: request that funding be responsive to needs on

an annual basis rather than a fixed number per student Consider timing: send letter at a more opportune time Second draft will be crafted and shared at November meeting

cc Letter to Minister of Education from UCDSB regarding special education funding:

o No response required; letter was received for information

10. Future Business

11. Next Meeting

Tuesday, November 3, 2015 5pm – Videoconference

12. Adjournment

Moved by A. Brown That the meeting be adjourned Carried.

DATE FORMAT UPDATES/ TO DO PRESENTATION

2015

November 3 Video Conference L4A and Parent Guide- Context, Background &

Review Plan

The Customer Service Model in TLDSB

December 1 Teleconference (no presentation b/c teleconference)

2016

January 5 Video Conference L4A Review Parent Guide Review

ASD

February 2 Video Conference L4A Review Parent Guide Review

Vision & Mission

AETC Programs

March 1 Video Conference L4A Review Parent Guide Review

FASD- TBC

April 5 Video Conference L4A Review Parent Guide Review

CaPS

May 3 Video Conference L4A Review Parent Guide Review

MMA

June 7 Annual End of Year Dinner- HCEC

Budget

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