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DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN

2006-2007

In a school community formed by Catholic

beliefs and traditions, our Mission is to educate students

to their full potential

A Community of Faith

With Heart in Charity

Anchored in Hope

The Toronto Catholic District School Board educates close to

90,000 students from diverse cultures and language

backgrounds in its 201 Catholic elementary and secondary

schools and serves 470,375 Catholic school supporters across

the City of Toronto

Subjects:

1. SAINTS OF THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

2. PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS FOR ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS

3. DEFERRED SALARY PLAN--repeat - Principals/Vice-Principals/Program Coordinators I & II - Secondary Teachers - Elementary Teachers - International Languages Instructors, Elementary - Association of Professional Student Services Personnel - CUPE Local 1328 - OCT

4. FEBRUARY IS PSYHOLOGY MONTH

5. SUMMER STUDY IN IRELAND & ENGLAND

6. INTERMEDIATE W5H 2007

7. TCDSB GOES GREEN!

8. AWARDS, SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND CONTESTS - TCDSB Award of Merit - TCDSB Alumni Award - Ashif Jaffer Award - Sister Mary Hamilton Award - Student Achievement Award - Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence--repeat

9. EVENT NOTICES - TAPCE Event - TCPVA Luncheon - The Angel Foundation for Learning Fun Walk

10. SHARING OUR GOOD NEWS - Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School - St. Pius X Catholic School - St. John Catholic School - Cardinal Newman Catholic School & Neil McNeil High School - James Culnan Catholic School - Loretto Abbey Catholic Secondary School

11. MEMORIALS

12. BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS

13. CURRICULUM & ACCOUNTABILITY - Surfing in Kindergarten--repeat - Using Technology & Other Tools in Grade 7 Math Program--repeat - Visual Arts Workshop for Elementary Teachers

14. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Supporting Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders Workshop - Autism Spectrum Disorders Course - Religious Education Part 2 in Mexico--repeat

15. APPLICATIONS – FOR IMMEDIATE POSTING

NON-UNION - Payroll Supervisor

V a l i d a t i n g o u r M i s s i o n / V i s i o n January 15, 2007

PLEASE ENSURE THAT A COPY OF THE WEEKLY DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN IS MADE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL STAFF #19

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Toronto Catholic District School Board, 80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 6E8 Telephone: 416-222-8282

January 15, 2007SUBJECT: 1

You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the World. Matt. 5:13, 14

Those who teach will shine like stars for all eternity. Daniel 12:3 THE DIRECTOR’S BULLETIN 19

The Saints of the Toronto Catholic

District School Board

We Celebrate with the following schools on their Saint/Name-sake Feast Day:

January 14 - 20

St. Marcellus – January 16

St. Sebastian – January 20




PAYROLL BULLETIN PLEASE POST IN YOUR SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

UPDATE: ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS PAYROLL DEDUCTION FOR

YEAR 2007 MEMBERSHIP FEES

The College is currently preparing for the collection of the year 2007 annual membership fees. The membership fee deduction of $104.00 will be processed on the following payroll dates in installments:

For members paid through the Support Payroll:

January 5, 2007 $ 52.00 January 19, 2007 $ 52.00

For members paid through Teaching Payroll:

January 12, 2007 $ 52.00 January 26, 2007 $ 52.00

THE DEDUCTION FEE FOR 2007 IS $104.00 AND IS DUE BY FEBRUARY 5, 2007 TO THE ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS.

If your February 2007 pay statement does not reflect an OCT year to date amount of $104.00, you will be invoiced directly from the Ontario College of Teachers. Please submit payment of this invoice directly to the College of Teachers. Should employees have any further questions or concerns regarding the mandatory membership fee, please contact THE ONTARIO COLLEGE OF TEACHERS AT 416-961-8800 ext. 293.

Or staff representatives may contact the Payroll Department at 416-222-8282, ext. 2102.

January 15, 2007SUBJECT: 3-1



DEFERRED SALARY PLAN

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK (Appendix A) TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

BETWEEN THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

AND PRINCIPALS/VICE PRINCIPALS/PROGRAM COORDINATORS I & II

PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE DATE – FEBRUARY 15, 2007 Applications are invited for participation in the Deferred Salary Plan. The Terms and Conditions of Employment between The Toronto Catholic District School Board and Principals/Vice-Principals/Program Coordinators I & II 2006 provides the opportunity for Principals/Vice-Principals/Program Coordinators I & II to participate in a Deferred Salary Plan. The Board will grant leaves of absence of one year to administrative staff on the basis of spreading four (4) years of salary over five (5) years. The leave of absence shall commence on September 1 of the 5th year from the commencement of participation in the Plan. The Board requires the maximum number of such leaves which may be granted to Principals/Vice Principals/Program Coordinators I & II under such a Plan will not exceed (ten) 10 in any school year. Application forms will be available on the Human Resources Intranet site @ http://intranet.tcdsb.org/ipersonnel/default.htm on January 1, 2007. The application deadline is on or before February 15, 2007. Further details of the Deferred Salary Plan are outlined in Page 10 of the Employee Handbook (Appendix A) Terms and Conditions of Employment. Additional provisions under the 1992 Federal Income Tax Act supersede the provisions of the current Terms and Conditions of Employment: i) During the period of the Deferred Salary leave of absence; the participant cannot seek any employment with the

Board and may not receive any type of remuneration from the Toronto Catholic District School Board with the exception of the deferred monies accumulated during the participating period.

ii) Following the year of leave in the Deferred Salary Plan, employees must return to employment with the

Toronto Catholic District School Board for a minimum of one year. All completed applications or questions should be directed to the Human Resources Department, attention:

Joanne Ruscica Connie Franco ELEMENTARY SECONDARY

(416)222-8282 Ext. 2368 (416)222-8282 Ext. 2314





ARTICLE 21 COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND

OECTA SECONDARY TEACHERS (TSU)

PLEASE NOTE APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE IS ON OR BEFORE – FEBRUARY 1, 2007 Applications are invited for participation in the Deferred Salary Plan. The Collective Agreement between the Toronto Catholic District School Board and OECTA Secondary School Teachers (TSU) – 2004/2008 (Article 21) provides teachers with the opportunity of participating in a Deferred Salary Plan. The Board will grant leaves of absences of one year or one semester to teachers on the basis of: • spreading four (4) years of salary over five (5) years with an enrolment start date of September 1, 2006 (leave

period would begin September 1, 2010) or effective September 1, 2006:

• spreading four (4) semesters of salary over five (5) semesters with an enrolment start date of: a) September 1, 2007: with a semester leave starting September 1, 2009 through to January 31, 2010 b) February 1, 2008: with a semester leave starting February 1, 2010 through to August 31, 2010

or New effective September 1, 2007 • Spreading (two) 2 semesters of salary over three (3) semesters with an enrolment start date of: a) September 1, 2007: with a semester leave starting September 1, 2008 through to January 31, 2009 b) February 1, 2008: with a semester leave starting February 1, 2009 through to August 31, 2009 Eligibility Requirements: • Secondary school teachers who hold a permanent contract with the Board and who have completed at least two

(2) years of teaching for the Board are eligible. • The maximum number of such leaves which may be granted to Secondary school teachers under the Plan in the

2006/2007 school year shall not exceed sixty (60) (Article 21.03). Application forms will be available on the Human Resources Intranet site @ http://intranet.tcdsb.org/ipersonnel/default.htm on January 1, 2007. Further details of the Deferred Salary Plan are outlined in Article 21 of the current Collective Agreement. The introduction of the semester based plan will be detailed in a “Letter of Understanding” subsequent to the 2004/2008 collective agreement.

Additional provisions under the 1992 Federal Income Tax Act supersede the provisions of the current Terms and Conditions of Employment: i) During the period of the Deferred Salary leave of absence (year or semester); the participant cannot seek any

employment with the Board and may not receive any type of remuneration from the Toronto Catholic District School Board with the exception of the deferred monies accumulated during the participating period.

ii) Following the end of the leave period in the Deferred Salary Plan, teachers must return to employment with the

Toronto Catholic District School Board for the same duration of the leave period; either one year for those enrolling in the 4/5 year plan or one semester for those enrolling in the 4/5 semester plan.

All completed applications or questions should be directed to Human Resources Department, attention: Connie Franco at 416-222-8282, Ext. 2314





ARTICLE 18 COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

AND ELEMENTARY TEACHERS

(TECT)

PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE DATE – FEBRUARY 1, 2007 Applications are invited for participation in the Deferred Salary Plan. The Collective Agreement between the Toronto Catholic District School Board and Elementary School Teachers (TECT) – 2004/2008 (Article 18) provides teachers with the opportunity of participating in a Deferred Salary Plan. The Board will grant leaves of absences of one year to teachers on the basis of spreading four (4) years of salary over five (5) years. The leave of absence shall commence on September 1 of the 5th year from the commencement of teacher’s participation in the Plan. Elementary school teachers who hold a permanent contract with the Board and who have completed at least three (3) years of teaching for the Board are eligible. The maximum number of such leaves which may be granted to Elementary school teachers under the Plan in the 2006/2007 school year shall not exceed fifty (50) (Article 18.03). Application forms will be available on the Human Resources Intranet site @ http://intranet.tcdsb.org/ipersonnel/default.htm on January 1, 2007. The application deadline is on or before FEBRUARY 1, 2007. Further details of the Deferred Salary Plan are outlined in Article 18 (Elementary) of the current Collective Agreement. Additional provisions under the 1992 Federal Income Tax Act supersede the provisions of the current Terms and Conditions of Employment: i) During the period of the Deferred Salary leave of absence; the participant cannot seek any employment with the

Board and may not receive any type of remuneration from the Toronto Catholic District School Board with the exception of the deferred monies accumulated during the participating period

ii) Following the year of leave in the Deferred Salary Plan, teachers must return to employment with the Toronto

Catholic District School Board for a minimum of one year. All completed applications or questions should be directed to Human Resources Department, attention:

Joanne Ruscica ELEMENTARY

(416) 222-8282, Ext. 2368





COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN

TORONTO CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD AND

CANADIAN UNION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES LOCAL 3155

INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES INSTRUCTORS ELEMENTARY

PLEASE NOTE DEADLINE DATE – FEBRUARY 1, 2007 Applications are invited for participation in the Deferred Salary Plan. The Collective Agreement between the Toronto Catholic District School Board and International Languages Instructors Elementary (Local 3155) – 2003/2004 (Article 14.14) provides Instructors with the opportunity of participating in a Deferred Salary Plan. The Board will grant leaves of absences of one year to instructors on the basis of spreading four (4) years of salary over five (5) years. The leave of absence shall commence on September 1 of the 5th year from the commencement of the instructor’s participation in the Plan. International Languages Instructors Elementary who are permanent full-time (100%) with the Board and who have completed at least three (3) years of employment with the Toronto Catholic District School Board may apply to participate in the Plan (as per the 1992 Federal Income Tax Act). The maximum number of such leaves which may be granted to International Language Instructors Elementary under the Plan in the 2006/2007 school year shall not exceed three (3) (Article 14.14 (ii)). Application forms will be available on the Human Resources Intranet site @ http://intranet.tcdsb.org/ipersonnel/default.htm on January 1, 2007. The application deadline is on or before FEBRUARY 1, 2007. Further details of the Deferred Salary Plan are outlined in Article 14.4 (International Language Instructors) of the current Collective Agreement. Additional provisions under the 1992 Federal Income Tax Act supersede the provisions of the current Terms and Conditions of Employment: i) During the period of the Deferred Salary leave of absence; the participant cannot seek any employment with the

Board and may not receive any type of remuneration from the Toronto Catholic District School Board with the exception of the deferred monies accumulated during the participating period.

ii) Following the year of leave in the Deferred Salary Plan, instructors must return to employment with the

Toronto Catholic District School Board for a minimum of one year. All completed applications or questions should be directed to Human Resources Department, attention:

Joanne Ruscica ELEMENTARY

(416) 222-8282 Ext. 2368




PLEASE POST AND GIVE COPY TO APSSP REPRESENTATIVE


ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL STUDENT SERVICES PERSONNEL (APSSP) Applications are invited for participation in the Deferred Salary Plan. The Collective Agreement between Toronto Catholic District School Board and the Association of Professional Student Services Personnel (APSSP) 2004 - 2008 Article 16.04(f) provide employees the opportunity of participating in a Deferred Salary Plan. The Board will grant leaves of absence of one year to employees on the basis of spreading 4 years’ salary over 5 years. APSSP employees who have completed at least 2 years employment with the Board are eligible to apply. The maximum number of such leaves which may be granted to APSSP employees under the Plan in the 2006/07 school year shall not exceed 3 in one year (Article 16.04(f)(ii)). Application forms can be requested by calling Josie Panin, Human Resources, ext. 2777 on January 2, 2007 and must be received on or before February 1, 2007. Further details of the Deferred Salary Plan are outlined in Article 16.04(f) of the Collective Agreement. Additional provisions under the 1992 Federal Income Tax Act supersede the provisions of the Current Collective Agreements: I) During the year of leave in the Deferred Salary Plan, employees cannot seek any employment with the TCBSB. ii) Following the year of leave in the Deferred Salary Plan, employees must return to employment with the

TCDSB for a minimum of one year.

Completed Applications should be directed and addressed as follows Amy Gatto, Supervisor, Human Resources

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DEFERRED SALARY PLAN (DSP)

CUPE LOCAL 1328 – OCT 10- and 11-MONTH EMPLOYEE Applications are invited for participation in the Deferred Salary Plan. The CUPE 1328 – OCT Collective Agreement, Article 16.15, provides employees the opportunity of participating in a DSP. The Board will grant leaves of absence of one year to CUPE 1328 – OCT employees on the basis of spreading 4 years’ salary over 5 years. Any permanent full-time CUPE 1328 – OCT employees who have completed at least two (2) years employment with the Board are eligible. Application forms are now available from the Human Resources Department and must be returned to Linda Moynagh, Supervisor, Human Resources Department, on or before March 1, 2007

To request a DSP application form, please call Cathy Manganaro, Human Resources Department,

at 416-222-8282 ext. 2260 or log onto the intranet at : http://intranet,tcdsb.on.ca./ipersonnel/forms.htm Further details of the DSP are outlined in Article 16.15 of the CUPE Local 1328 – OCT Collective Agreement.




Special Services Department, Psychological Services INVITATION TO STUDENTS TO SUBMIT ARTWORK

for FEBRUARY IS PSYCHOLOGY MONTH!

The goal of national Psychology Month is to generate awareness of, and interest in the diverse roles psychology plays in the different areas of our life, including health, education, work and parenting. During Psychology Month groups across Canada are organizing outreach activities to share with the public, what it is they do and how it contributes to the overall well-being of the community. As it was a success in its pilot year, we are once more inviting students to submit artwork! We are looking for artwork that portrays issues that relate to relationships and healthy choices. These may include

healthy relationships peacemaking through respect stopping bullying healthy body & healthy mind

Students from all elementary and secondary divisions are invited to submit their work, labelled with their first name, grade, school and teacher’s name. (All artwork will be returned to the teachers after February.)

The deadline for submissions will be February 1st, 2007 Once entered, the Psychology Month Organizing Committee will select artwork to be displayed at the TCDSB Catholic Education Centre, Atrium, 2nd Floor, (80 Sheppard Ave. East) between February 12th and 16th, 2007. In addition, artwork will be selected to be used as posters by the Psychology Department.

Please send artwork to: Paul Carlisi, SBSSS-West Office 416-222-8282, ext. 6402

Teri Perri-Galluzzo, SBSSS-North Office 416-222-8282, ext. 6594.

SUBJECT: 5

SUMMER STUDY IN Ireland and England TWELFTH YEAR! - In conjunction with Cont. Ed. Dept., TCDSB

CELTIC LEARNING DUBLIN, GALWAY, CORK, OXFORD

Study in July at University of Dublin, Galway, Cork, Oxford

ENGLISH -- Grades 11 & 12 – Anglo-Irish Literature HISTORY – Grades 11 & 12 Modern Western

High School Credit Courses

INFORMATION MEETING – 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - All welcome

Upper Canada College, Lecture Theatre, 200 Lonsdale Road, Toronto

CELTIC LEARNING – July 2007

Mark Burke, Director, Celtic Learning Tel: 416-922-2358 (CELT) E-mail: [email protected] www.CelticLearning.com




Intermediate W5H 2007

Intermediate W5H is a general knowledge competition for intermediate level (gr. 7 & 8) students. Tournaments will be held in April 2007 and will culminate with the City Championship. Preliminary Round: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 Quarter Finals: Monday, April 16, 2007 Semi Finals: Monday, April 23, 2007 City Championship: Monday, April 30, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at CEC If your school is interested in entering the Intermediate W5H Tournament for the 2006 - 2007 school year, please return this completed form to your regional convenor by Friday, February 23, 2007.

Intermediate W5H Registration Form Please complete in full and return A.S.A.P. to your respective region, as indicated below.

Yes, our school __________________________________________________ would like to participate in the Intermediate W5H Tournament for the 2006-2007 school year. Coach(es): _____________________________ _______________________________

Print name Signature(s) _____________________________ _______________________________

Print name Signature(s) Principal’s Signature: ______________________ School phone #: _______________

School fax #: _______________

Would you be interested in convening the elimination round? Approximately eight sites will be needed for this round. Responsibilities include contacting coaches within your group, setting up the round robin tournament, arranging for impartial quizmasters, providing refreshments and reporting results to the regional convenor. It is your responsibility to ensure you have fully operable buzzer systems for the game date.

“ yes “ no

Send this Registration Form to the co-ordinator for your respective area: Please note your region will be the same as last year’s.

Toronto North: Anna Carino St. Raphael Catholic School 416-393-5285 Toronto South: Martha Fitzpatrick St. Catherine Catholic School 416-393-5316 Toronto East: Joe DeKort Prince of Peace Catholic School 416-393-5416 Toronto West: Viola Devine Our Lady of Victory Catholic School 416-393-5247




TCDSB GOES GREEN!

EcoSchools Certification Deadline: Are You Ready? As the April 30th certification deadline fast approaches, we are ramping up efforts to ensure that the

schools who are expecting to be certified are well on their way to completing the necessary paperwork. We are going to be scheduling appointments with those schools to keep them on track. Any other schools

that wish to be included should contact a member of the EcoSchools committee (Robert Oswald at 416-222-8282, x. 2719 or [email protected], Ron Hearn x2177

[email protected] or Scott Grieve, x2229, [email protected]). The clock is ticking!

Ontario Ministry of Environment Compliance! The 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) regulations which were in-acted in 1994 are now being enforced

by Ministry inspectors. Inspections could happen at any of our schools. TCDSB has been in compliance with source separating of recyclable materials (Glass, Metal, Plastic, Paper and

Cardboard) for many years. We are in the process of creating a 4 year work plan that will introduce further waste reduction measures. This includes generating diversion reports for each of the schools.

We encourage all schools to ensure that their recycling programs are operating effectively to keep our schools compliant.

“We Do Not Inherit The Earth From Our Ancestors, We Borrow

It From Our Children”

Minimize Waste! TCDSB current recycles computers, but is investigating expanding the

program to all IT equipment. Make sure your Computer Equipment gets

recycled!

Conserve Energy! Make sure your computer, monitor and all peripherals (printers, scanners, etc) are

turned off at the end of the day or for long durations.

“WAZ’UP?” CORNER. St. Bonaventure – Architectural Charrette partnership with Ryerson students to create a Green School Design. Nunavut Partnership – TCDSB schools are partnered with Nunavut schools to building a greater environmental awareness. Paschal Baylon – the newest member of schools striving for EcoSchool certification for this year.

Further Info: Contact - Scott Grieve (Officer of

Energy Conservation) x2229 or Ron Hearn (Officer – Waste Management)

X2177 Also go to the TCDSB website and go

to the Environmental Page.




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Award of Merit Policy A.07 http://www.tcdsb.on.ca/policyregister/A07.html

The Toronto Catholic District School Board Award of Merit was created to recognize outstanding contributions to TCDSB and to Catholic education. The Award is presented annually. (Employees and/or Trustees are considered for the award after a three-year period has passed since their separation from TCDSB.)

Nomination information (Please print or type) The deadline for nominations is Thursday, March 8, 2007

Nominee’s name: Address: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Description detailing the tangible contribution of the nominee to Catholic education (please attach any other pertinent information, if available):

Need more space? Please use other side or attach supporting documents.

Submitted by: ________________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________ Address/school/department: Telephone: ___________________________________ Date: _____________________________________

Nominations and any pertinent information regarding the candidate and his/her accomplishments, should be sent to Communications Department, Catholic Education Centre or e-mail to [email protected]

For further information contact Déanne Foidart Sedef, Communications Department at 416-222-8282, ext. 2355 or e-mail: [email protected]




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Alumni Award Policy A.30 http://www.tcdsb.on.ca/policyregister/A30.html

The Toronto Catholic District School Board shall present an Alumni Award to accomplished alumni of the TCDSB who were students in a Toronto Catholic District School Board school, who are still active in the Catholic community and who have distinguished themselves in their career or accomplishments. The recipients will be chosen from diverse areas of career and endeavour. Current TCDSB employees and trustees are not eligible.

Nomination information (Please print or type) The deadline for nominations is Thursday, March 8, 2007

Nominee’s name: Address: Telephone: Fax: E-mail: Description of how the nominee meets the criteria (please attach other pertinent information, if available)

Need more space? Please use other side or attach supporting documents.

Submitted by: ________________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________ Address/school/department: Telephone: ___________________________________ Date: _____________________________________

Nominations, and any pertinent information regarding the candidate and his/her accomplishments, should be sent to Communications Department, Catholic Education Centre or e-mail to [email protected]

For further information contact Déanne Foidart Sedef, Communications Department at 416-222-8282, ext. 2355

or e-mail: [email protected]

Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Toronto Catholic District School Board has responsibilities respecting the proper collection, retention, use and disclosure of personal information. The information contained in this form will be used only for the purposes of the administration of the award.




ASHIF JAFFER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT

The Ashif Jaffer Award for Excellence in Special Education Support recognizes a Toronto Catholic District School Board teacher, education assistant, peer tutor/helper or volunteer who has demonstrated excellence in the support of Special Education, in one or more of the following areas:

• promoting the rights and dignity of the exceptional student • working collaboratively with a team to give support to student(s) with special needs who is/are integrated into

the regular classroom curriculum and the individual education plan • fostering the development of social interaction between exceptional students and their peers • fostering the inclusion of the exceptional student into the extra-curricular life of the school • fostering the development of peer tutoring within the regular classroom • fostering positive relationships with parents and encourage their participation in program implementation

THE AWARD is in the form of a commemorative plaque, which will be presented to the recipient at a special awards event or at a meeting of the Board. SELECTION PROCEDURE All members of the TCDSB community are invited to submit names of eligible teachers, education assistants, peer tutor/helpers and volunteers together with details of the achievements or contributions of the candidates.

Nominations must include the following information, along with any additional information or documentation you can supply. Please provide details of the nominee’s qualifications for the award in a separate document attached to this form. Include any additional letters of reference or material in support of this nomination. Please print or type. Nominee’s name (please print): _______________________________________________________________ School: ________________________________________ Position: ________________________________ Nominator’s name (please print: _______________________________________________________________ Nominator’s signature: __________________________________________ Date: ____________________ Principal’s signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________________ Superintendent’s signature: ______________________________________ Date: ____________________

The deadline for nominations is Thursday, March 8, 2007

Completed nomination information should be sent to: Déanne Foidart Sedef, Communications Department, Catholic Education Centre

For any additional information about the award or nomination process, please call

Déanne Foidart Sedef, at 416-222 8282, ext. 2355 or e-mail to [email protected]. Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Toronto Catholic District School Board has responsibilities respecting the proper collection, retention, use and disclosure of personal information. The information contained in this form will be used only for the purposes of the administration of the award.




SISTER MARY HAMILTON AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS

Sister Mary Hamilton Award Policy ff04 http://www.tcdsb.org/policyregister/FF04.html

In 1994, the Toronto Catholic District School Board received a donation of $10,259 from William Tajer, former superintendent of special services, to provide for an annual award for an exceptional student(s) of the Board. Named after Sister Mary Hamilton, a former TCDSB principal and resource person who had a very special ministry to exceptional students, the award is to recognize personal achievement or contribution to the lives of others.

THE AWARD is in the form of a bursary or bursaries consisting of the interest earned on the principal. The recipient(s) will also receive a framed certificate to commemorate the award.

ELIGIBILITY For the purpose of the award an “exceptional student” means a pupil whose behavioural, communication, intellectual, physical or multiple exceptionalities are such that he or she is considered to need placement in a special education program by a committee, established under subparagraph iii of paragraph 5 of subsection 11(1), of the Board.

SELECTION PROCEDURE Schools are invited to submit names of eligible students together with details of the achievements or contributions of the candidates. The final selection of the recipient(s) will be made by a selection panel comprising the Superintendent of Special Services, Chief Social Worker, Chief Speech and Language Pathologist and consultant Psychiatrist of the Board.

Nominations must include the following information, along with any additional information or documentation you can supply. Please provide details of the nominee’s qualifications for the award in a separate letter attached to this form. Please print or type. Student’s name: _______________________________________________________________________ School: ____________________________________________________ Grade: ___________________ For additional information, contact: ______________________________ Tel: _____________________ Nominator’s signature: ________________________________________ Date: ____________________ Principal’s signature: _________________________________________ Date: ____________________ Superintendent’s signature: ____________________________________ Date: ____________________

The deadline for nominations is Thursday, March 8, 2007.

Completed nomination forms should be sent to: Déanne Foidart Sedef, Communications Department, Catholic Education Centre

For any additional information about the award or nomination process, please call Déanne Foidart Sedef, at 416-222 8282,

ext. 2355 or e-mail to [email protected].

Under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the Board has responsibilities respecting the proper collection, retention, use and disclosure of personal information. Because this nomination form contains personal information about the nominee, the information may be used not only by the appropriate staff and trustees but may be disclosed to the nominee upon request.




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Student Achievement Award Policy http://www.tcdsb.on.ca/policyregister/SM11.html

Throughout the year, the Toronto Catholic District School Board recognizes students who have achieved honours in a variety of disciplines by presenting them with the TCDSB Student Achievement Award. The Student Achievement Award is given to those students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement either academically, physically, spiritually or socially at the provincial, national or international level. All TCDSB staff are encouraged to participate in the recognition process by sharing news of student accomplishments throughout the year.

Nomination information (Please print or type)

Student’s name (for teams or groups, list all students involved): Grade: School: Name of teacher/coach: Name of achievement/event/award: Date of achievement: _________________ Level: provincial national international Description of achievement/event (previous achievements, background and other pertinent information):

Need more space? Please use other side.

Other students involved (from other TCDSB schools only. Please list the student’s name and school): Submitted by: ________________________________ School/Department: _________________________ Telephone: ___________________________________ Date: _____________________________________

Nominations, along with all pertinent information regarding the student and his/her accomplishments, should be sent to Déanne Foidart Sedef, Communications Department 416-222-8282, ext. 2355 or e-mail [email protected]




PREMIER’S AWARDS FOR TEACHING EXCELLENCE

Help celebrate outstanding teachers and educators Each school day, parents hand over their most precious gift – their children – to teachers. With this gesture of trust, comes the deeply challenging task of guiding our youth to becoming effective, empowered, creative adults. The Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence recognize educators and staff who excel at unlocking the potential of Ontario's young people. You now have an opportunity to give these remarkable professionals the recognition they deserve. Nominate them for the Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence. Who is eligible The awards are open to anyone who works in Ontario’s public schools, including teachers, teaching support staff, department heads, principals and vice-principals. How to nominate someone Students, parents, teachers, community members – anyone who knows an outstanding educator can participate. Simply complete the nomination form. Remember to:

Explain how your candidate meets the selection criteria Collect letters of support from two other people Get the nominee’s permission.

Nomination deadline: January 31, 2007

The completed nomination form and all supporting materials should be mailed to:

Premier’s Awards for Teaching Excellence Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat

400 University Avenue, 4th Floor Toronto, ON M7H 2R9

View the nomination form at www.edu.gov.on.ca/teachingawards/index.html Award Categories

Teacher of the Year Outstanding New Teacher School-to-Work Transition Contribution to School Leadership Excellence in Special Needs Parent and Community Involvement Enterprise in Teaching Excellence in Teaching Support Excellence in Teaching Literacy and Numeracy Lifetime Achievement

Who should you nominate? Someone who:

motivates students to excel ignites curiosity and wonder encourages kids to believe in themselves finds and unlocks hidden potential sets high standards and helps kids reach them sees the ability in every student never gives up




Toronto Catholic Principals’ and Vice-Principals’

Association

February 1st, 2007 Luncheon

Guest Speaker: Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Education

Toronto Botanical Garden – Floral Hall (Civic Garden Centre)

777 Lawrence Avenue East (Leslie & Lawrence), North York M3C 1P2

11:30 A.M. Vendor’s display

12:00 P.M. Lunch

TCPVA Members free – Non-Members ($35.00) Cheques payable to: TCPVA

John Nijmeh c/o St. Martin de Porres Catholic School

Telephone: 416-222-8282 VM# 3622

REGISTER ONLINE: http://www.nijmeh.ca/tcpva

Registration deadline is January 26, 2007




ST NICHOLAS CONCERT SNAP BLOORWEST 2007 JANUARY On Saturday, December 16th SNAP was invited to attend the St Nicholas Concert at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School put on by the Ukrainian School. Families and friends came to see the students participate in the St Nicholas play. The children were splendid in their performance.

Ukrainians around the world celebrate the goodness and generosity of St Nicholas by retelling stories and trying to emulate his kind deeds throughout the year. St Nicholas visits sleeping children on the 19th of December, bringing gifts and special treats. However, St Nicholas made a special early visit to the children at Ts. Palijiw Ukrainian School, where eager and excited children had been practicing their songs for weeks in anticipation of his visit. Accompanied by angels to help him distribute gifts to the school children, St Nicholas showed up to give a gift for their wonderful effort and being on their best behaviour all year long. More photos at http://www.snapbloorwest.com/display/2991/45/

SUBJECT: 10-2 ST PIUS X SCHOOL CHRISTMAS BAZAAR SNAP BLOORWEST VILLAGE 2007 JANUARY > Each year St. Pius X hosts a Christmas Bazaar in their gymnasium that featured 30 to 40 local vendors selling their goods to the students, families and local neighbours. This year’s bazaar event again proved to be a success as the bazaar provided a ton of fun for everyone and a terrific shopping experience. There was a wide selection of holiday bargains and treats to purchase at the bazaar. Everything from hand-made crafts, delicious baked goods, Christmas decorations and ornaments, and lots of fun games to take part in. Thanks to all the volunteers and organizers who made this event another great success. More photos at http://www.snapbloorwest.com/display/1526/45/




ST. JOHN SCHOOL DANCE-A-THON SNAP BEACHES 2007 JANUARY St John’s students danced away a rainy day in December to raise money for various school projects and functions. Students from JK to grade 8 took turns dancing throughout the day to the tunes played by Dan and Laura Forbes from Presswood Entertainment. As you can see from the pictures, this group of Grade 7 and 8’s were having a blast. More photos at http://www.snapbeaches.com/display/1094/44/

SUBJECT: 10-4 ROBOTIC MASK COMPETITION SNAP NORTH TORONTO 2007 JANUARY Like something out of a futuristic movie, elementary school students from the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB), navigated through a room with only the electronic beeping and lights from a robotic mask. Constructed out of plastics masks, LED lights and wires, these clever inventions were demonstrated by students at a final competition held on Thursday December 7th, 2006 at the Ontario Science Centre. The robotic masks were built by the students, under the instruction of senior technology students from Cardinal Newman Catholic School and Neil McNeil High School. Utilizing soldering irons and fertile imaginations, students learned rudimentary electronic skills necessary to build an actual robot in the form of a mask of their design. The masks prevented students from observing any visual clues other than the flashing lights within the masks. Students then had to navigate an obstacle course and even retrieve an object from the floor, all with only the assistance of the mask's lighting system. The TCDSB educates close to 90,000 students from diverse backgrounds in it's 201 Catholic elementary and secondary schools, and serves 470,375 Catholic school supporters across the City of Toronto.

More photos at http://www.snapnorthtoronto.com/display/3150/52/




ESP Students Arrange for Makeover to Change Room Students in the school’s Empowered Student Partnership (ESP) program decided that it was time for a little beautification to take place at the school in the form of an upgrade to their change room. After sending out letters of request for donations, they were pleasantly surprised to hear from their local Home Depot. Not only is the store providing the paint that the students requested, it will completely makeover the room and provide all of the materials and labour. Lead by Team Depot Leader, Hern Azeredo. volunteers from the Yorkdale Home Depot store arrived at the school on January 5th to complete the work. The ESP program was originally developed by 33 Division of the Toronto Police Service in 1997 and went city-wide in 2002, as a result of a partnership with the Canadian Safe School Network, the City of Toronto, ProAction Cops & Kids and the English and French school boards in the Toronto area. It is a leadership program that works to empower students to develop, initiate and implement school safety programs. Over 50 students at Loretto Abbey are actively involved in this initiative and are lead by staff coordinator, Lina Naccarato

Police Constables Murray Campbell and Kirin Bisla as well as P.C. Michelle Campbell, Divisional ESP Representative from 32 Division, stopped by the school to view the renovations that included painting and installation of much-needed benches and storage for the change room.

Before

After

January 15, 2007SUBJECT: 11a



Let us remember in prayer the souls of the deceased members of the TCDSB

community and their loved ones, particularly the following who have died recently... for these we pray:

May the angels lead them into paradise. May the martyrs come to welcome them into the

new and eternal Jerusalem. The holy sacrifice of the Mass will

be offered for their souls. May they rest in peace.

MEMORIALS

Kishoban Alakeswaran Student in the International Languages Program Elvira Alhallak sister of Odette Dabit, Secretary at

French Department, CEC Peter Broderick retired MSSB Vice-Principal and TCDSB Teacher Antonio Codeluppi father of Elisabeth Ciavarella, Teacher at

Cardinal Leger Catholic School Giacinta Ferrante wife of John Ferrante, Teacher at

St. Bernard/St. Philip Neri Catholic School Rocchina Gambardella mother of Mike Gambardella, Teacher at

St. Joseph College School Fintan Kilbride former Teacher at Neil McNeil High School Domenico Mancini brother of Nicky Vaccaro, Teacher at

St. Bernard Catholic School June Mann mother of Melodee Purpura, Teacher at

Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School Anna Petri mother of Joanne Petri-MacPherson, Assessment &

Programming Teacher at SBSSS-North Schools

January 15, 2007SUBJECT: 11b



Let us remember in prayer the souls of the deceased members of the TCDSB

community and their loved ones, particularly the following who have died recently... for these we pray:

May the angels lead them into paradise. May the martyrs come to welcome them into the

new and eternal Jerusalem. The holy sacrifice of the Mass will

be offered for their souls. May they rest in peace.

MEMORIALS

Manuel Ribeiro father of Maria Ribeiro, Teacher at St. Vincent de Paul and St. Helen Catholic Schools

Murray Sedgwick father of Peter Sedgwick, A.V. Technician at

A.V. Centre – St. Maurice Antonina Spano mother of Gaetano Spano, Teacher at

St. Columbo Catholic School Abel St. Catherine-Ogbuehi

Student at Holy Child Catholic School

Roger St. Denis husband of Angela St. Denis, Teacher at

Sacred Heart Catholic School Paul St. Denis son of Angela St. Denis, Teacher at

Sacred Heart Catholic School Angela St. Denis daughter of Angela St. Denis, Teacher at

Sacred Heart Catholic School Mary Tierney mother of Mona Stevenson, Teacher at

St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School David Michael Walsh father of Sheila Stuart, Teacher at St. Agatha Catholic School William H. Yack father of Doug Yack, Superintendent of Education




BIRTHS AND ADOPTIONS

Nicholas Carrera

born November 13, 2006. Son of Joanne Carrera, Secretary at St. Anthony Catholic School

and Ralph Carrera, Head Caretaker at St. Gerard Majella Catholic School

Fionn Michael Fellin

born December 21, 2006. Son of Michael Fellin, Teacher at Neil McNeil High School

and Heather Fellin, Teacher at St. Paul Catholic School

Aristotle Anthony Indio

born January 3, 2007. Son of Aileen Da Silva-Indio, Teacher at

Senhor Santo Cristo Catholic School and Steve Indio

Daniel Pezzente

born January 4, 2007. Son of Jolanta Pezzante, Head Caretaker at

St. Martha Catholic School and Sergio Pezzente, Caretaker at

James Cardinal McGuigan Catholic High School

Blessed are you, Creator God, giver of life and the source of joy.

Bless these parents of our TCDSB Community as they celebrate and welcome the gift of life and children into their homes.

Grace their hearts and homes with your love and peace. Amen.




The Professional Learning Network with a focus in Kindergarten

invites you to an after-school networking session

Surfing in Kindergarten Exploring websites for teachers and young children

The focus of this networking session will include opportunities for teachers to discover and explore hands-on, a variety of websites appropriate for teachers and for young children

Tuesday, January 16th, 2007 4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. at

St. Timothy Catholic School 25 Rochelle Crescent, North York

Computer Lab

Wednesday, January 17th, 2007 4:00 pm - 6:00 p.m. at

Our Lady of Peace Catholic School 70 Mattice Avenue, Etobicoke

Computer Lab Refreshments will be served Breakfast and lunch will be provided

R.S.V. P. your attendance with Toni Pucci at [email protected] by Thursday, January 11, 2007. Please specify your preferred date and location.

Participants are asked to bring the address(es) of any website(s) that have proven to be useful for teachers and/or kindergarten children.

SUBJECT: 13-2

Using Technology and Other Tools in the Grade 7 Math Program

For Teachers of Grade 7

8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Choose One In-service Date School January 18 St. Josaphat – Br. Edmund Rice Site January 19 Our Lady of Mount Carmel January 26 Our Lady of Mount Carmel January 29 Our Lady of Mount Carmel January 31 St. Josaphat – Br. Edmund Rice Site February 1 St. Josaphat – Br. Edmund Rice Site February 2 Our Lady of Mount Carmel February 5 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grade 7 teachers should bring: Nelson Mathematics student text and chapter 7&9 Teacher Resource. Please register on PAL (The PAL icon is found on the TCDSB Board Web Site). Use SEMS code #83 to request a supply teacher.




Visual Arts Workshop For Elementary Teachers

CREATING WITH CRAYOLA Fun Lessons you can do with Crayola CRAYONS, MARKERS, and

MODEL MAGIC

Presented by Heather Miller, This workshop is sponsored by Crayola Canada and the TCDSB Arts Department

Heather Miller is a former Art Consultant with the York Region District School Board. She has taught all grades K-OAC and has held administrator positions in both elementary and secondary schools. Heather is the author of “Teach Art 3” and currently teaches visual arts at the Faculty of Education, York University.

Location Date and Time

St. Dorothy 155 John Garland Blvd.

Thursday, January 25, 2007, 4pm to 6pm

Mt. Carmel 270 Cherokee Blvd.

Thursday, February 22, 2007, 4pm to 6pm

Registration by PAL only (www.tcdsb.org). Christa Gampp, Visual Arts Resource Teacher, Toronto and Etobicoke [email protected] Carla Di Nunzio, Visual Arts Resource Teacher, North York and Scarborough [email protected]




Council for Exceptional Children, Toronto Chapter 56 Presents

The Surrey Place School Support Program:

Supporting Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Tues., Jan. 30, 2007 5 – 8 p.m.

Surrey Place Centre 2 Surrey Place, Toronto, Ontario

Session A: Introduction to Asperger’s Syndrome This introductory presentation describes the characteristics of Asperger’s Syndrome and addresses a variety of strategies to support students who have this genetic, neurological and lifelong disorder.

Session B: Integrating Visual Strategies This workshop will help staff working in primary and junior settings to understand the need for using visual strategies with learners who have an autism spectrum disorder. Emphasis is placed on how to effectively use a variety of visual strategies.

PROGRAM 5:30 Welcome and Light Dinner 6:00 Introduction to Surrey Place Centre & the School Support Program 6:30 Session A 6:45 Break 7:00 Session B REGISTRATION CEC Member $15.00 Non-Member $ 20.00 Name:______________________________________ Workplace:____________________________________

Phone #_____________________________________ Email:________________________________________

Please send cheques to Taina Jantunen or Charles G Fraser School 79 Manning Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2K6 [email protected] Fax: (416) 393-1827

Kathy Adamcyk St. Thomas Aquinas 636 Glenholme Ave. Toronto, ON M6E 3G9 [email protected] Fax: 416-397-6096

Please make cheques payable to: “CEC, Chapter 56”

Surrey Place Centre is located at 2 Surrey Place between Bay St. and University Ave. one block north of College St. Parking is free: enter through the laneway north of the building (on the west side of the street).

Leadership Opportunities! The Council for Exceptional Children, Toronto Chapter, always welcomes new members to our Executive and numerous planning committees. For more information and a membership application form, please visit our website at: www.cecchapter56.freeservers.com




AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS COURSE February – March 2007

A course consisting of four (4) full-day sessions will be offered to TCDSB staff who are currently working with children with autism or PDD. Topics: Overview/diagnostic issues, Communication Strategies, Sensory Integration, Stress and Anxiety,

Behaviour, Educational Planning, Teaching Techniques, Asperger’s Syndrome, Parent Perspective Speakers: Valerie McAlpine, Teacher – Support Service for Autism

Lorraine White, Speech-Language Pathologist – Support Service for Autism Guest speakers

Enrolment is limited to 25 participants. Interested applicants should complete the form below. Provision has been made for supply coverage. Please note that supply coverage is only provided for permanent employees. A new list of candidates is being developed. All those interested in participating should complete the form below, even if an application has been submitted previously. All those accepted into the course will be contacted prior to the start date.

Dates: Wednesday, February 7, 2007 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 Wednesday, February 21, 2007 Wednesday, March 7, 2007

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Catholic Education Centre Catholic Teachers’ Centre, 3rd floor Name: ________________________________________________________________________ School: _______________________________________________________________________ Position: ______________________________________________________________________ Principal’s signature: (Mandatory)__________________________________________________ Please describe your current work situation e.g. age of child/children you are working with, what your specific concerns are.

Please return to Speech and Language Services, Catholic Education Centre Attention: Raffaela Rocca by January 29, 2007 (Fax to 416-512-4994)

If the course is oversubscribed, selection will be based on a balance of geographic area and needs.

January 15, 2007SUBJECT: 14-3a



A Cultural and Spiritual Experience in Cuernavaca Mexico July 3 - July 14, 2007 promoted by TCDSB/OECTA/OCSTA COST: Approximately $2300 all inclusive: airfare, taxes, ground transportation between Mexico City and Cuernavaca, most admissions, shared accommodation, all meals and program at CCIDD and Scarboro. NOT included: insurance, $500 tuition for Religious Education Part 2, cost of passport, some tourist visits, and personal expenses. (Some adjustment to the final cost may be necessary.) Central Mexico Location The Cuernavaca Centre for Intercultural Dialogue on Development is located just two blocks from the city’s main square and Cortes Palace. Cuernavaca is known as the “city of eternal spring” because of year-round ideal climate. It is less than two hours from Mexico City and near many historic sites. CCIDD is an ecumenical centre founded in 1977 in conjunction with Bishop Sergio Mendez Arceo to promote experiential understanding of Christian struggle in Latin America. The program includes encounters with historians and leaders from the women’s, labour, political, religious and grassroots communities. Lectures, personal witness and visits to urban squatter settlements and rural indigenous villages are intermingled with group reflection time to process new insights and challenges. PAYMENT SCHEDULE: $1000 due with application (by March 2). Airfare balance (March 16). Balance due before preparatory session (June 8)

Proposed Itinerary Days 1 – 3: Introduction/Encounter

Walking tour of central Cuernavaca Mexico: past and present Visit squatters’ settlements and historic murals at Cortes

palace (built 1527) Travel to historic Tepoztlan and Pyramids of Xochicalco

Days 4 – 7: New Perspectives

Visit to schools and meet with teachers Evening at a Base Christian Community Labour issues with union leaders Neo-liberal economics: NAFTA & FTAA Travel to indigenous village Machismo, women and change Rural day in peasant community Issues connecting to Canada

Days 8 – 10: Broaden, Realize

Latin American Church in change Political movements for change Refugees and artisans co-operatives Review and realizations

In Canada Preparatory Sessions

All sessions at The Scarboro Mission House, 2685 Kingston Rd. Scarborough. Tel (416) 261-7135

Friday June 8 7:00 pm to Sunday June 10 5:00 pm (in residence) (includes Sunday Eucharistic liturgy for participants and families) Late August (date and time TBD) PLUS a 5-hour internet assignment to be completed before start of Mexico portion. For more information contact: • Dave Szollosy 416 393-5538 x 81433 [email protected] • Kevin Welbes Godin 416 222-8282 x 81520 [email protected] • Monica Godin [email protected]

January 15, 2007SUBJECT: 14-3b



APPLICATION FOR JULY 3 - JULY 14, 2007 CULTURAL EXPERIENCE IN MEXICO

LIMITED SPACE – APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 2, 2007 Name (as on passport) Mr. Mrs. Ms Sr. ______________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________ City ______________________________ Province _________________________________________ Postal Code __________________________________________ Social Insurance Number _______________________________________________________________________________ Telephone Res. (_______) ___________________________ Bus. (_______)_______________________________________ Fax (______)______________________________________ e-mail ______________________________________________ Date of Birth _____________________________________ Nationality __________________________________________ Board ___________________________________________ School ______________________________________________

Knowledge of Spanish fluent some Spanish que? (not required) Special Dietary/health or physical needs __________________________________________________________________ Previous travel to Latin America ________________________________________________________________________

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PART 2 APPLICANTS ONLY Attach a copy of Part 1 certificate Location ___________________________________________ Year _________________________ OR Part 1 equivalency certificate ___________________________________________ Year ________________________ Include copy of your 2006 or 2007 Certificate of Qualification from the College of Teachers. Contact your board office for the signature of the appropriate supervisory officer required below. This is to certify that _____________________________________ has a minimum of one year successful teaching experience. Signature – Supervisory Officer ________________________________________________ Please print name and position of S.O.____________________________________________ Tuition fee $500 Mail the completed application form, waiver and $1000 deposit payable to OECTA to Attention Ruth Stanley, Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association, 65 St Clair Avenue East, Toronto, ON M4T 2Y8 DIRECT INQUIRIES TO: Dave Szollosy (416) 393-5538 (x81433) [email protected] or Kevin Welbes Godin (416) 222-8282 (x81520) [email protected] or Monica Godin [email protected]

January 15, 2007SUBJECT: 14-3c



OECTA/OCSTA ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION COURSES

IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

WAIVER AND RELEASE FORM FOR MEXICO

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY THIS FORM MUST BE READ AND SIGNED BY ALL THOSE WHO WISH TO REGISTER IN THE PART II COURSE IN MEXICO SUMMER 2007. THIS SIGNED AND WITNESSED FORM MUST BE RETURNED TO OECTA PROVINCIAL OFFICE WITH YOUR REGISTRATION FORM. YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, AND WILL BE RETURNED TO YOU UNLESS THIS WAIVER ACCOMPANIES IT. Background OECTA/OCSTA/TCDSB is not responsible for any loss or damage suffered by any participant in travelling to or from Mexico. OECTA/OCSTA/TCDSB is also not responsible for participants' personal health, safety and property before, during or after the Part II Course. We recommend that participants purchase personal insurance to protect themselves in relation to their travel, health and personal property. Over the last number of years, Mexico has experienced periods of political instability in some areas. This has resulted in frequent eruptions of violence and political protest. Infrequently, nonresidents and visitors have been hurt in these random acts of violence. It is impossible to guarantee a participant total protection from unanticipated and arbitrary violence. Waiver and Release I have read and understood the above statements and I agree to assume the risks of travelling in Mexico. In consideration of your acceptance of my application to participate in the Part II Course in Mexico, I agree to RELEASE and SAVE HARMLESS OECTA/OCSTA/TCDSB, their officials, employees, contracted suppliers and agents from all liability, claims and actions in respect to death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property wheresoever or howsoever caused, arising out of or in connection with my taking part in the Part II Course in Mexico. I agree that this Waiver and Release shall bind my heirs, executors, administrators and assigns. I have read this Waiver and Release and understand it. ________________________________ _________________________________ Name of Participant (please print) Signature of Participant ________________________________ ________________________________ Name of Witness (please print) Signature of Witness Date: ___________________________ (day/month/year)

Jointly sponsored by: The Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association / The Ontario Catholic School Trustees Association / The Toronto Catholic

District School Board 65 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M4T 2Y8 (416) 925-2493




APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POSITION OF

PAYROLL SUPERVISOR

Non-Union Level 9: $ 59,304.68 - $ 71,165.61

CRITERIA FOR THE POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS: • A relevant degree from a recognized university and/ equivalent experience • Completion of first and second level of the Canadian Payroll Management Certificate • Continued studies in Accounting and/or Human Resources an asset • Minimum of four (4) years of payroll experience at a senior level • Experience must include compliance with all legislative rules and regulations that govern payroll and reference

background clearance • Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills a must • Advanced computer skills in MS Office products, and SAP mandatory • Excellent organization, time management, problem-solving and record-keeping skills MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Senior Manager, Payroll Services, the duties are as follows: • Oversee and delegate payroll input to the Payroll Administrator for weekly payroll cut-off i.e. CPP, TAX and

EI calculations, vacation payments, mileage reimbursements, equalization payouts, garnishments, deferred salary payments/withdrawals

• Verify all transactions are processed timely and correct by reviewing reports and administrators back up • Confirm calculations for overpayment letters, schedule repayment options with the employees and follow up. • Prepare and calculate the buy back costs for Motor Vehicle and LTD sick days • Provide support and guidance to Payroll Administrators with respect to any payroll issues with instruction

regarding Payroll policies and procedures • Organize, coordinate and establish priorities for staff, and monitor work performance • Respond to 3rd party Government requests, LTD and teachers’ inquiries • Meet all internal and external reporting requirements and process timely payments to Revenue Canada, OTF,

OTPPB, Employment and Immigration Canada, Health and Welfare Canada, and Unions Remittances • Ensure compliance with all legislative rules, regulations governing Payroll through Collective Agreements,

CRA rules and adhere to internal Board policies and union collective agreements as they relate to payroll • Balance and oversee monthly and yearly reconciliation remittances of the Teachers’ Federation dues, 3rd party

remittances long-term disability deductions and EI rebates for teacher staff • Balance and monitor assigned Payroll General Ledgers • Assist, test & review system changes, SAP Support Packages and system Upgrades. • Analyze testing results for SAP HR/Payroll configuration changes • Assist Senior Manager and Senior Coordinator as required • Other related duties as required Completed résumés, together with supporting educational documents and references, referring to Posting – Payroll Supervisor are to be received from interested candidates by no later than January 26, 2007 and should be submitted by e-mail or hardcopy to:

Bessie Gruppuso, Manager of Recruitment Human Resources

80 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6E8 E-mail: [email protected]

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