MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD HELD AUGUST 31, 2011 PUBLIC SESSION

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1 174 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD HELD AUGUST 31, 2011 PUBLIC SESSION PRESENT: Trustee: A. Andrachuk, Chair " J.A. Davis Vice Chair " P. Bottoni " N.Crawford " J. Del Grande " T. Enverga " P. Jakovcic " A. Kennedy - by Teleconference " S. Piccininni " B.Poplawski " M. Rizzo - by Teleconference A. Gauthier A. Sangiorgio S. Pessione G. Poole L. Notten P. Matthews J. Saraco D. Yack R. McGuckin V. Burzotta A. Petitti P. Keyes B.McMorrow M. McMorrow L. De Marco F. Piddisi M. Puccetti J. DiGiovanni G. Grant J. Nespolo

2 175 L. Fernandes, Recording Secretary An apology was received from Trustee D Amico who was unable to attend the meeting. Memorials were expressed for the following: Cardinal Aloysius Ambrozic Jose Da Costa Mary Jo Deighan Lucia Di Nicola Dante DiCesareColleen Dingman-Boyd Laura Elias Giovanna Faraone Nicola Galati Frank Garisto John Ivan Kovacevic Agnes Krotofil Maria Laurenza Joseph Locanto Francisco Macias Remedios Y. Maleon Eva Maria McCormick Louis Jerome Melanson Francesca Meneguzzi O Leary Angelica Merlo Robert William Milks Rocco Morra Eugenio Naccarato Elizabeth Nurse Brede O Hara Dr. Fernando Anthony Olivieri Anthony Pedatella John Edward Renaud Raffaele Rende Antonio Romualdi Tonino Rossi Luka Ruzycky Nicolina Sansone Marta Hana Satura Sr. Marina Schuett, IBVM

3 176 Desmond Smith Una Smith Donald George Souter Irene Victoria Stackhouse Michael David Tarquini Leonard Taylor Mary Trimm Elsie Upshaw Patricia Jean Woods MOVED by Trustee Del Grande, seconded by Trustee Enverga, that the following items dealt with in PRIVATE SESSION be approved and read into the PUBLIC MINUTES. MATTERS AS CAPTURED IN THE ABOVE MOTION Report regarding Acquisition of Properties under Education Development Charges By-Law #163 (2008) that the Director of Education be authorized to initiate the acquisition of EDC eligible properties identified in comment 3 of the report and that the services of appropriate consultants be retained to facilitate the acquisition of these properties. Report regarding Lifting of TCDSB Objection to the Lawrence Allen Revitalization Plan that subject to the Ministry of Education providing the balance of funding to construct a new 1300 pupil place replacement facility at Dante Alighieri Academy, the Toronto Catholic District School Board lift its objection to the Lawrence-Allen Revitalization Project and endorse the emerging Secondary Plan. Report regarding Recommendation for Feed in Tariff Development RFP that the FIT Development RFP be issued as recommended by Deloitte, as detailed in Appendix A and that we proceed with the recommended partnership option of solar panels. Report regarding St. John the Evangelist Replacement Facility Business Case Ward 6 received. Report regarding Dante Alighieri Academy Replacement Facility Business Case Ward 5 received.

4 177 Report regarding Two Lease Renewal Agreements Linc Program: 90 Eglinton Avenue East and Dante Alighieri Columbus Centre Ward 5 received. Communication from the Senator O Connor Irish Heritage House Community that the Board pay $1 million to the Senator O Connor Irish Heritage Community and that the amount be repaid in accordance with the existing lease agreement MOVED by Trustee Del Grande, seconded by Trustee Enverga, that the agenda, as amended, be approved. Trustee Andrachuk presented a Notice of Motion regarding Holodomor Memorial Day in all Toronto Catholic District School Board Schools. The Notice of Motion will be considered at the September 22, 2011 meeting of the Board. Trustee Poplawski declared an interest in item 11f) on page 24 of the Minutes of June 23, MOVED by Trustee Enverga, seconded by Trustee Del Grande, that the Minutes of following meetings be approved with an amendment to add Trustee Poplawski as being in attendance at the June 16 th Regular meeting of the Board: a) Regular Board - June 16, 2011 b) Special Board - June 23, 2011 c) Special Board July 14, 2011 d) Special Board August 11, 2011

5 178 Franka Anic Matic, parent, addressed the Board regarding School Bus Transportation for her children. MOVED by Trustee Jakovcic, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the presentation by Franka Anic Matic, parent, regarding School Bus Transportation for her children be received and referred to staff to try and resolve the situation before the start of the new school year. Patricia Correia, parent, addressed the Board regarding Exemption to the Admissions Policy. MOVED by Trustee Del Grande, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the presentation by Patricia Correia, parent, regarding Exemption to the Admissions Policy be received and referred to staff to review the circumstances brought forward and see if an exemption is possible or to find an alternative for the family. Kayla Martin, addressed the Board regarding the Equity and Inclusive Policy set to be enforced in all Public and Catholic Schools in September, MOVED by Trustee Del Grande, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the presentation by Kayla Martin, regarding the Equity and Inclusive Policy set to be enforced in all Public and Catholic Schools in September, 2011 be received. Dr. Anna Lukowski, addressed the Board regarding Amendments to the Equity and Inclusive Education Policy.

6 179 MOVED by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Crawford, that the presentation by Dr. Anna Lukowski, regarding Amendments to the Equity and Inclusive Education Policy be received. Dr. Theresa W. Hum, F.R.C.P.C., addressed the Board regarding Concerns over TCDSB Equity and Inclusive Education Policy. MOVED by Trustee Crawford, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the presentation by Dr. Theresa W. Hum, F.R.C.P.C., regarding Concerns over TCDSB Equity and Inclusive Education Policy be received. Casey Oraa, addressed the Board regarding Proposed Amendments to Equity and Inclusive Education Policy. MOVED by Trustee Poplawski, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the presentation by Casey Oraa, regarding Proposed Amendments to Equity and Inclusive Education Policy be received. Father Geoffrey Korz, addressed the Board regarding Board Amendments re: GSA/GLBT Clubs in TCDSB Schools. MOVED by Trustee Enverga, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the presentation by Father Geoffrey Korz, regarding Board Amendments re: GSA/GLBT Clubs in TCDSB Schools be received.

7 180 Dan Barrett, representing Toronto Association of Parents in Catholic Education, addressed the Board regarding Equity and Inclusive Education Policy. MOVED by Trustee Poplawski, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the presentation by Dan Barrett, representing Toronto Association of Parents in Catholic Education, regarding Equity and Inclusive Education Policy be received. Teresa Pierre, representing Ontario Catholic Parents Association, addressed the Board regarding Amendments to Equity Policy. MOVED by Trustee Poplawski, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the presentation by Teresa Pierre, representing Ontario Catholic Parents Association, regarding Amendments to Equity Policy be received. W. Michael G. Osborne, representing Ontario Catholic Parents Association, addressed the Board regarding EIE Policy Legal Implications. MOVED by Trustee Poplawski, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the presentation by W. Michael G. Osborne, representing Ontario Catholic Parents Association, regarding EIE Policy Legal Implications be received. Sara Camilleri, representing The Angel Foundation for Learning, made a presentation to the Board regarding the Star Bus Tour.

8 181 MOVED by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Poplawski, that the presentation by Sara Camilleri, representing The Angel Foundation for Learning, regarding the Star Bus Tour be received. The Board of Trustees presented outgoing Student Trustee Natalie Rizzo with an Award of Merit in recognition of her service on behalf of the students of the TCDSB during the school year. Ann Andrachuk, Chair of the Board, presented her monthly verbal update. MOVED by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Del Grande, that the monthly verbal update from Ann Andrachuk, Chair of the Board be received. The Chair declared a ten minute recess. The meeting continued with Trustee Andrachuk in the Chair. MOVED by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Bottoni, that item 9a) be adopted as follows: 9a) Motion from Trustee Davis regarding Transition Period for Student Trustee- Elect WHEREAS: The responsibility of the Student Trustee is to represent and promote the student voice within the TCDSB, and WHEREAS: The responsibility of the Board is to support the Student Trustee, and ensure they have the necessary tools to effectively carry out their elected position, and

9 182 WHEREAS: The role of Student Trustee is a complex one requiring a steep learning curve with a short term of office, and WHEREAS: The current election process for a Student Trustee does not provide the elected student with a level of transitional support to allow the student to be effective from their first day of taking office weakening the voice of all students, and WHEREAS: A transitional term would provide the Student Trusteeelect with a period of mentorship by the incumbent Student Trustee, familiarizing his/herself with the duties of the Office of Student Trustee, and the issues before the Board which are of concern to, and impact on, students - making the holder of the position a more effective voice for all students. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The election of Student Trustee be moved to the February CSLIT meeting, providing a 5-month transition period before the Trustee-elect officially takes office on August 1st; and Be it further resolved that during the term commencing with the February CSLIT election meeting and concluding July 31st of each year, the student trustee-elect shall have the same rights and responsibilities afforded to the student trustee; and Be it further resolved that the Student Trustee policy be amended to reflect this change. Staff were directed to consult with CSLIT when preparing the report.

10 183 MOVED by Trustee Bottoni, seconded by Trustee Piccininni, that item 9b) be adopted as follows: 9b) Motion from Trustee Bottoni regarding Italian Canadian Heritage Month that the following motion be referred to staff to look into whether it is possible to declare June as Italian Heritage Month: WHEREAS: on October 7, 2010 the Provincial government passed Bill 103 and proclaimed the Italian Heritage Month Act; WHEREAS: Canadians of Italian descent have contributed towards the growth and development of our towns and cities through the arts, music, religion, education, architecture, medicine, law to name a few; WHEREAS: the history of the Toronto Catholic District School Board is rich in Italian traditions and culture, as seen through our diverse school communities that provide opportunities to celebrate the contributions of Italian Canadians to our daily lives; WHEREAS: celebrating the difference helps TCDSB to teach the importance of respect and fairness while promoting good self-esteem WHEARES: embracing diversity establishes open channels of communication with students of different ethnic backgrounds so that they feel recognized, understood, listened to, and respected; WHEREAS: TCDSB is called to develop a Catholic Christian relationship with Jesus Christ as we celebrate our diversity, family and community while striving to promote peace and justice with acceptance for all members THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: TCDSB proclaims the month of June as the Italian Heritage month and encourage schools to facilitate fun and educational Italian heritage month lessons and activities during each month of June.

11 184 With the consent of the Board, Trustee Andrachuk withdrew her motion regarding Policy Development. MOVED by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Poplawski, that item 11a) be adopted as follows: 11a) Report regarding Parenting and Family Literacy Centres received. MOVED by Trustee Crawford, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the following amendment to the existing Equity and Inclusive Education Policy statement be approved: 1) As a Catholic school system, the Board and its staff are committed to the elimination of discrimination as outlined in Ontario s Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy and the Ontario Ministry of Education Policy/Program Memorandum No. 119 (2009) in a manner which is consistent with the exercise of the Board s denominational rights under Section 93 of the Constitution Act, 1867 and as recognized in section 19 of the Ontario Human Rights Code. b) Where there is an apparent conflict between denominational rights and other rights the Board will favour the protection of the denominational rights notwithstanding any apparent conflict between a denominational right and another right will be determined by a court of law. Each case will be determined on its merits, precedent and the legislation cited in this regulation. MOVED in AMENDMENT by Trustee Del Grande, seconded by Trustee Davis, to delete the words...notwithstanding any apparent conflict between a denominational right and another right will be determined by a court of law. Each case will be determined on its merits, precedent and the legislation cited in this regulation. On the vote being taken, the Amendment was declared

12 185 On the vote being taken, the motion, as amended, was declared Trustee Kennedy wished to be recorded as voting in favour of the motion. MOVED by Trustee Del Grande, seconded by Trustee Enverga, that the following amendment to Regulation 10 of the existing Equity and Inclusive Education Policy be approved: 1. That the Board is committed to the caring of all students in the spirit of the Gospel. 2. That the Board will approve only clubs which have goals that are not inconsistent with Catholic faith and the Catholic Church s moral and doctrinal teachings. In accordance with Catholic denominational rights, the board has an obligation to ensure an individual s freedom to express Catholic moral principles regarding sexuality and marriage without fear of recrimination. MOVED by Trustee Jakovcic, seconded by Trustee Piccininni, that the above motion be tabled. MOVED by Trustee Poplawski, seconded by Trustee Crawford, that the following amendments to Regulation 10 of the existing Equity and Inclusive Education Policy be approved: 1) The board is committed to the caring of all students in the spirit of the Gospel. 2) In an effort to support this commitment all school based groups will adhere to the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations.

13 186 3) The board will act to promote vigorously, champion and support the teachings of the Catholic Church. 4) a) The board will approve only clubs which have goals that are consistent with Catholic faith and the Catholic Church s moral and doctrinal teachings. b) In accordance with Catholic denominational rights the Board has an obligation to ensure an individual s freedom to express Catholic moral principles regarding sexuality and marriage without fear of recrimination. Trustee Poplawski requested that the question be divided on each part of the above amendments. Trustees Del Grande, Piccininni and Crawford requested a recorded vote on all of the amendments. On the vote being taken, as follows: In favour Opposed Trustee Jakovcic Piccininni Bottoni Andrachuk Davis Del Grande Enverga Poplawski Crawford Kennedy Part 1 of the motion was declared

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15 188 On the vote being taken, as follows: In favour Opposed Trustee Jakovcic Trustee Enverga Piccininni Del Grande Andrachuk Bottoni Davis Kennedy Poplawski Crawford Part 2 of the motion was declared Trustee Rizzo joined the meeting. On the vote being taken, as follows: In favour Trustee Jakovcic Piccininni Bottoni Andrachuk Davis Del Grande Poplawski Crawford Kennedy Rizzo Opposed Trustee Enverga Part 3 of the motion was declared

16 189 On the vote being taken, as follows: In favour Opposed Trustee Bottoni Trustee Jakovcic Del Grande Piccininni Enverga Andrachuk Crawford Davis Kennedy Poplawski Rizzo Part 4(a) of the motion was declared LOST On the vote being taken, as follows: In favour Opposed Trustee Kennedy Trustee Jakovcic Del Grande Piccininni Enverga Andrachuk Bottoni Davis Poplawski Crawford Rizzo Part 4(b) of the motion was declared LOST

17 190 On the vote being taken, the motion, as amended, regarding amendments to Regulation 10 as follows: In favour Opposed Trustee Jakovcic Trustee Davis Piccininni Del Grande Bottoni Kennedy Andrachuk Enverga Poplawski Crawford Rizzo The motion, as amended, regarding amendments to Regulation 10 was declared MOVED by Trustee Enverga, seconded by Trustee Davis, that the amendment to the definition of Catechism be approved as follows: The Catechism of the Catholic Church, in its most current edition, promulugated by the Holy See is an authoritative statement of the Church s faith and Catholic doctrine. MOVED in AMENDMENT by Trustee Jakovcic, seconded by Trustee Piccininni, to add the words...local Ordinaries, taking into account the provisions of the Catechism, may issue local catechisms to be used in their dioceses to the above definition of Catechism. Trustees Del Grande, Kennedy and Davis requested a recorded vote on the amendment to the definition of Catechism.

18 191 On the vote being taken, as follows: In favour Opposed Trustee Jakovcic Trustee Kennedy Piccininni Davis Bottoni Del Gande Andrachuk Poplawski Poplawski Crawford Rizzo The amendment was declared On the vote being taken, on the motion, as amended, as follows: In favour Opposed Trustee Jakovcic Trustee Rizzo Bottoni Davis Crawford Del Gande Poplawski Andrachuk Kennedy Piccininni Enverga The motion, as amended, regarding the definition of Catechism was declared LOST

19 192 MOVED by Trustee Piccininni, seconded by Trustee Crawford, that the amendment to the definition of Catechism be approved as follows: a) A Church-approved systemic presentation of Catholic faith and doctrine issued by the Holy See and updated periodically. b) Local Ordinaries, taking into account the provisions of the Catechism, may issue local catechisms to be used in their dioceses. MOVED by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Piccininni, that the meeting be extended to maximum time. On the vote being taken as follows: In favour Opposed Trustee Jakovcic Trustee Kennedy Piccininni Davis Bottoni Del Gande Andrachuk Enverga Poplawski Crawford Rizzo The motion regarding the definition of Catechism was declared

20 193 MOVED by Trustee Del Grande, seconded by Enverga, that the amendments to Regulation 8 be approved as follows: 1) The Board is committed to assessing and monitoring its progress in implementing the Catholic Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy; to embedding the principles of equity and inclusive education into all Board policies, programs, guidelines and practices; and to communicating these results to the broader community. To that end an annual report will be made to Board on progress made with respect to the Strategy. 2) Recognizing that the transmission of our Faith and Faith development is integral to every part of Catholic Education, it is the expectation that all staff in Catholic schools will promote and be informed by the teachings of the Catholic Church. 3) All students should be able to see themselves reflected in age appropriate curriculum materials with the expectation that students will follow a Christ centred pathway as set out in the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations. 4) It is the expectation that the Catholic teacher will provide the Catholic context to ensure that classroom instruction will upload the teachings of the Catholic Church. While all students should be able to see themselves reflected in curriculum materials, this goal should also promote personal conduct for a lifestyle that is consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church. On the vote being taken, as follows: In favour Opposed Trustee Del Grande Trustee Rizzo Enverga Jakovcic Poplawski Piccininni Kennedy Bottoni Andrachuk Davis Crawford the motion regarding the amendments to Regulation 8 was declared LOST

21 194 MOVED by Trustee Jakovcic, seconded by Trustee Piccininni, that the amendments to Regulation 8 be approved as follows: 1) The Board is committed to assessing and monitoring its progress in implementing the Catholic Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy; to embedding the principles of equity and inclusive education into all Board policies, programs, guidelines and practices; and to communicating these results to the broader community. To that end an annual report will be made to Board on progress made with respect to the Strategy. 2) Recognizing that the transmission of our Faith and Faith development is integral to every part of Catholic Education, it is the expectation that all staff in Catholic schools will promote and be informed by the teachings of the Catholic Church. 3) All students should be able to see themselves reflected in age appropriate curriculum materials with the expectation that students will follow a Christ centred pathway as set out in the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations. On the vote being taken as follows: In favour Opposed Trustee Jakovcic Trustee Kennedy Piccininni Del Grande Bottoni Enverga Andrachuk Poplawski Crawford Rizzo Davis The motion regarding the amendments to Regulation 8 was declared

22 195 MOVED by Trustee Piccininni, seconded by Trustee Crawford, that the amendments to Regulation 7 be approved as follows: 1. The Board is committed to establishing and maintaining partnerships with all members of our diverse Catholic community so that their perspectives and experiences are recognized. 2. The board also recognizes that the duty of the principal in a Catholic school is to ensure that any partnerships with schools is supportive of the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations and is aligned with Board Policies S. 13, Approved Access to Schools by Individuals and Organizations, S. 15, Access to Pupils and SS.04, Access to School Premises. MOVED in AMENDMENT by Trustee Del Grande, seconded by Trustee Enverga, that The Board is committed to establishing and maintaining partnerships with all members of our diverse Catholic community, provided that their perspectives and experiences do not undermine or conflict with Catholic faith and the Catholic Church's moral and doctrinal teachings. Partners will be approved by means of a screening process monitored by trustees. The Chair declared a five minute recess. MOVED by Trustee Del Grande, seconded by Trustee Piccininni, that Regulation 7 be referred back to staff to find improvements to the language and brought back as part of the implementation guidelines. On the vote being taken, as follows: In favour Opposed Trustee Jakovcic Trustee Andrachuk Piccininni Rizzo Bottoni Davis Del Grande Enverga Poplawski Crawford Kennedy

23 196 The motion to refer the amendments to Regulation 7 was declared Staff were directed to bring back as part of the implementation guidelines, how the effectiveness of this policy in our schools will be measured. The Chair reviewed the Order Paper items listed under Item 12. The following Order Paper items were questioned: Item 12d) Trustee Del Grande MOVED by Trustee Del Grande, seconded by Trustee Davis, that all items not questioned under item 12 be approved. MATTERS AS CAPTURED IN THE ABOVE MOTION Report regarding Transportation Contract Extension that the Director of Education be authorized to extend current transportation contracts for two one year terms with the following companies: Attridge Transportation Cardinal Coach Lines First Student Canada McCluskey Transportation Stock Transportation Wheelchair Accessible Transit

24 197 Report regarding Tender Award for Renewal Work at Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School (Ward 5) 1. That the contract for interior and exterior renovations comprising three Renewal projects be awarded to HN Construction Limited as follows: TCDSB Stair landing railings for $6, funded from GPTL4; TCDSB Slate Roof Repairs for $643, funded from GPTL2; TCDSB Interior Modifications for $58,766 funded from the Regular School Renewal Gant for a total contract of $709, plus net HST of $15, for a total cost of $724, That the project budget for TCDSB roof repairs be increased by $242,046 funded from Good Places to Learn Phase 2 in order to complete essential slate roof and copper flashing replacement is recommended by the roofing consultant report. The Chair reviewed the Order Paper items listed under Item 13. The following Order Paper items were questioned: Item 13c) Item 13d) Item 13g) Trustee Davis Trustee Poplawski Trustee Del Grande MOVED by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Del Grande, that all items not questioned under item 13 be approved. MATTERS AS CAPTURED IN THE ABOVE MOTION Report regarding Catholic Denominational Rights in Ontario Schools received. Report regarding Health and Safety Review, Installation of Roof Top Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Panels at TCDSB Schools received. Report regarding Literacy Review received. Report regarding Ministry of Education Condition Assessment of Schools received.

25 198 MOVED by Trustee Davis, seconded by Trustee Piccininni, that all items not dealt with be referred to the September 22, 2011 meeting of the Board. MOVED by Trustee Jakovcic, seconded by Trustee Bottoni, that item 13h) be adopted as follows: 13h) Verbal Report from the Chair of the Board regarding Replacement of Trustee Del Grande as Director of OCSTA, that Trustee Piccininni be appointed to the position of Director of OCSTA. MOVED by Trustee Enverga, seconded by Trustee Bottoni, that the meeting adjourn. S E C R E T A R Y C H A I R