Peel District • School Board ........._,

June 19, 2017

TO: Janet McDougald

RE: Regular Meeting of the Board- Agenda Updates

REGRETS: Rick Williams

REGRETS FOR LATE ARRIVAL:

ADDITIONS/CHANGES TO THE AGENDA:

6.1 (a) Retirement - Addendum (insert at pg. 63)

6.5 Good News! (insert at pg. 67)

6.6 Letter to Ontario District School Board Chairs from the Trillium Lakelands District School Board regarding Executive Compensation (insert at pg. 67}

6.7 Copy of a letter to the Minister of Education from the Chair of Rainy River District School Board regarding a request for the reduction in class size requirements for Native Language courses

6.8 Letter to the Minister of Education regarding Reg. 274

10.14 Report on Tenders: Tony Pontes Public School (insert at pg. 85)

10.15 Report on Tenders: Esker Lake Public School Addition & Renovation­WITHDRAWN

10.16 Report on Tenders: Herb Campbell Public School Addition & Renovation (insert at pg. 85}

11.2 Re-Naming of School (insert at pg. 151}

PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 6.1 (a)

Regular Meeting of the Board June 19, 2017

RETIREMENTS - Addendum

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the attached report of retirements of staff be received.

Prepared by: Heather Perry, Employee Relations Officer

Submitted by: Dawn Beckett-Marton, Director of Human Resources Support Services

PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Regular Meeting of the Board June 19,2017

RETIREMENTS - Addendum

WEINBERG, Joe

Effective: June 23, 2017

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Peel District School Board 6.5 Regular Meeting of the Board June 19, 2017

GOOD NEWS! The Peel District School Board is pleased and

proud to extend congratulations to:

e Canadian Institute of Planners- 2017 Award for Planning Excellence, Recreation Planning - Britannia Farm Master Plan Refresh

The Peel District School Board is pleased to announce that The Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) Awards Committee has selected the Britannia Farm Master Plan Refresh as the Winner of the 2017 Award of Planning Excellence in the category of Recreation Planning. This award was received Saturday, June 17, 2017 on behalf of the Board by Urban Strategies Inc., acting as the Board's prime consultant for the Master Plan Refresh.

CIP represents over 6,300 active planners nationally and has served as Canada's main professional planning association since 1919. CIP hosted the annual conference in Calgary Alberta this year and included awards for innovation, positive impact on the community, the profession, implementation potential and overall presentation.

Board staff requested Urban Strategies Inc., to submit the Britannia Farm Master Plan Refresh to CIP for the Award of Excellence in February 2017 in recognition of the Board's planning for student instructional and recreational programs on the Britannia Farm.

This is one of CIP's highest planning awards and it respects the Board of Trustee's time honoured stewardship of the Britannia Farm.

• CFUW Mississauga University Entrance Awards

The Peel District School Board is proud to extend congratulations to graduating student Raisa Sayed, Cawthra Park Secondary School on being selected by the Canadian Federation of University Women (Mississauga) to receive a CFUW Mississauga University Entrance Award in the amount of $2000 to assist with her university tuition .

. CFWU is an organization of women university graduates with both national and international affiliations. The CFUW club members raise and disburse funds annually for scholarships to promote university education for young women.

The awards recognize the students' high levels of academic achievement, involvement in school activities and/or athletics and their extensive community service.

Congratulations Raisal

Regular Meeting of the Board June 19, 2017

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DISTRICT SCHOOL BOAP.U

June 14, 2017

All Ontario District School Board Chairs

Dear Colleagues:

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TRILLIUM LAKELANDS DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Box 420,Lindsay, ON K9V 454

·1·888·526·5552

Fax: Bracebridge 705·645-5973 Fax: lindsay 705-328-2036

I am writing to you today on behalf of Trillium lakelands District School Board to inform you of motions we have approved that are intended to demonstrate our position on Executive Compensation.

As a member board, we have been most impressed with the leadership and collaboration shown by the Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA) on this issue. Alongside the three other Trustee associations and CODE, OPSBA has clearly taken the matter of Executive Compensation very seriously and respectfully from the start of the process that was initiated last fall. An Executive Compensation Framework was developed in good faith and was respectful of the spirit of the legislation.

Treasury Board President Sandals correctly defended significant salary increases to many public servants following a lengthy freeze period in late 2016 by stating, "We need the ability to attract highly skilled and talented people into public life." TLDSB agrees with Ms. Sandals, and wishes to point out that these same principles hold true for school boards in all four systems. The framework developed by OPSBA and its partners, through the thoughtful and expert guidance of Mercer, is fair and reasonable in our view. In fact, the framework proposed for school boards does not contemplate increases at the same level provided to many public servants, including Deputy Ministers, as a result of Order in Council1724/2016.

As a school board, we understand the role of locally elected Trustees. The Education Act bestows specific responsibilities upon us, including accountability to the province and to our electorate in a number of ways that are intended to support the Ministry of Education's renewed vision. One of these many responsibilities is the recruitment and retention of a Director of Education and by extension, other executives. We believe the framework developed by OPSBA and other associations is an excellent resource and should be supported in its current form and substance.

Better together in a safe and caring learning community.

CITY OF KAWARTHA LAKES • COUNTY OF HALIBURTON • DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY OF MUSKOKA www. tldsb.ca

As a result of careful consideration and deliberation, TLDSB has approved the following motions:

Moved by Trustee John Byrne, seconded by Trustee Bruce Rea in:

That the Trillium Lake lands District School Board reaffirms its support for the Executive Compensation Framework as developed by the four trustee associations and CODE.

Moved by Trustee Judy Saunders, seconded by Trustee Colleen Wilcox:

That the Trillium Lakelands District School Board endorses the position that the executive compensation framework as approved be supported and implemented by OPSBA without revision.

Thank you for taking the time to consider and share my letter with your fellow Trustees. We sincerely hope you share our position and support for OPSBA moving forward with this very important aspect of our work.

In education,

Louise Clodd Chair of the Board

cc: Ontario Public School Board Association

Better together In a safe and caring learning community.

CllY OF KAWARTHA LAKES • COUNlY OF HALIBURTON • DISTRICT MUNICIPALilY OF MUSKOKA www.tldsb.ca

Regular Meeting of the Board June 19, 2017

EDUCATION CENTRE 522 Second Sl E. Fort Frances, ON P9A 1N4 Phone: 807 27 4 9855 Fax: 807 274 5078 Toll Free: 1 800 214 1753

WEBSITE:

www.rrdsb.com

DIRECfOR

Rainy River DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

June 1, 2017

The Honorable, Mitzie Hunter Minister of Education, zznd Floor, Mowat Block

900 Bay Street Toronto, ON M7A 1L2

Dear Minister Hunter,

JUN f 6 2017

RE: Request for Reduction of Class Size Requirements for Native Language Courses

At the May 2, 2017 Board meeting of the Rainy River District School Board, Trustees passed the following motion:

That the Rainy River District School Board write a letter to the Honourable Mitzie Hunter in support of the Thames Valley District School Board letter to lower the minimum number of resident pupils for Indigenous language classes funding.

language is central not only to First Nation culture, but also to identity, territory, and governance. Ojibwe language instruction is very important to the Rainy River District School Board, its students, parents/guardians, and First Nation communities. Studies have shown that the learning of a second language strengthens students' English language skills while also building their mental flexibility and creative thinking. In addition, students benefit from increased communication and cultural and economic opportunities.

The Board's efforts to support Ojibwe language instruction are seen in the provision of Heather Campbell Ojibwe language instruction at the same time as French as Second Language is

scheduled. This means that students do not have to choose between learning Ojibwe language over participating in math, language arts, health and physical education, art, or any other subject instruction. In order to do this, schools have small classes for Ojibwe language instruction.

The enhancement to the Native language funding is presently triggered by having 12 or more resident pupils enrolled in Ojibwe instruction. This is particularly challenging for schools and for school boards with significant student .populations that reside on First Nation communities, as students living on reserve do not attract this funding in the Grants for Student Need.

The Rainy River District School Board urges the Provincial Government to work with the Federal Government to properly fund First Nations Language classes and reduce the class size to a minimum of five (5) students to ensure more students will have access to learn and celebrate their language and culture.

TOGETHER, WE EMPOWER ALL STUDENTS TO BELIEVE IN TH£USELVES, TO ACHIEVE, AND TO DREAM.

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I thank you in advance for your attention to this request.

Sincerely,

~~~_) Chair, Rainy River District School Board

c. Heather Campbell, Director of Education, Rainy River District School Board OPSBA Ontario School Boards

TOGETHER, WE EMPOWER ALL STUDENTS TO BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES, TO A CHI EVE, AND TO DREAM.

Trustees

Regular Meeting of the Board June 1 9, 2017

June 20, 2017

The Honourable Mitzie Hunter Minister of Education Mowat Block, Queen's Park Toronto, ON M7A 1L2

Dear Minister Hunter:

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5650 Hurontario Street Mississauga, ON, Canada L5R 1 C6 t 905.890.1010 1.800.668.1146 f 905.890.6747 www.peelschools.org

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On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Peel District School Board, I am writing in regards to hiring practices at the Peel Alternative School - Central (PAS-Central), a secondary Section 23 program administered by the Peel District School Board and located in the Roy McMurtry Youth Detention Centre in Brampton.

PAS-Central is a school that serves some of the highest needs students in the Province of Ontario. On any given day, the school serves approximately 100 male youth who have been incarcerated for the most serious of youth and adult crimes. School for these youth is a sanctuary where they can continue the educational programs that they have left behind in their home communities. Each of the 100 students studies on an individual program and the teachers and teaching assistants at the school are highly trained and highly specialized in curriculum delivery, differentiated instruction, classroom management, restorative practices, non-violent crisis intervention and individual assessment. Teaching at PAS-Central is not for everyone, and it is only those teachers who have a strong desire to work with youth at this risk level who can be successful in the setting and provide the kinds of specialty programming that is required to assist these students.

As you are aware, Regulation 274 requires district school boards to hire Long-Term Occasional teachers into vacant contract positions based on their seniority on the L TO list. Because teachers working at PAS-Central cannot be successful without the kind of specialized training mentioned above, it is the belief of the Board of Trustees of the Peel District School Board that a setting such as this one, and others like it across the province, should be exempted from the hiring practices outlined in Regulation 274. I think we can all agree that youth attending this school deserve the very best that the board has to offer in terms of staff, resources and facilities. We believe that the Regulation 274 restrictions placed upon the Principal when hiring her staff severely limit her ability to always place the right staff in PAS-Central classrooms .

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Janet McDougald, Chair Suzanne Nurse, Vice-Chair Carrie Andrews

David Green Sue Lawton Brad MacDonald Kathy McDonald Harkirat Singh Rick Williams

Director of Education and Secretary Tony Pontes

Associate Director, Instructional Support Services Scott Moreash

Associate Director, Operational Support Services Jaspal Gill

Stan Cameron Robert Crocker Nokha Dakroub

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I respectfully request, on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Peel District School Board, that the Ministry of Education consider an exemption from Regulation 274 for PAS-Central and that the Principal be permitted to hire staff who are best suited for work in this setting. This will assist her to best meet the needs of students in the setting and to provide the differentiated resourcing for these students that they deserve.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Janet McDougald Chair

c. OPSBA Ontario School Board Chairs Peel MPPs

PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 10.14

Regular Meeting of the Board June 19, 2017

Report on Tenders: Tony Pontes Public School

Recommendation

It is recommended the tender, in the amount of $16,166,910 including HST, for the construction of Tony Pontes Public School , be awarded to Tambro Construction Ltd.

Background

Principal Sheryl Johnston

Superintendent of Education Michael Logue

Trustee/Ward S. Cameron/2

On Wednesday June 14, 2017 tenders for the construction of Tony Pontes Public School were received from the following prequalified General Contractors:

1. Tambro Construction Ltd. 2. Bondfield Construction Co. Ltd. 3. TRP Construction General Contractors 4. Quade Pro Construction Inc. 5. Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd. 6. Torcom Construction Inc. 7. Percon Construction Inc. 8. Remo General Contracting Ltd. 9. Maystar General Contractors

Tambro Construction Ltd., has successfully completed for the Peel District School Board, Huttonville P.S. addition and renovation and James Potter P.S. FDK addition.

Tony Pontes Public School will be a two story K-Grade 8 school with a Ministry Rated Capacity of approximately 650 pupil places.

MG Architects having examined the bids and supplementary tender information, recommend that Tambro Construction Ltd., be awarded the contract to construct Tony Pontes Public School.

Prepared by: Eugene Radley, Manager of Design & Construction Michael Arruda, Project Manager of Design & Construction

Submitted by: Randy Wright, Controller of Planning & Accommodation Support Services

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PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 10.16

Regular Meeting of the Board June 19, 2017

Report on Tenders: Herb Campbell Public School Addition & Renovation

Recommendation

It is recommended the tender, in the amount of $2,530,974 including HST, for the construction of Herb Campbell Public School Addition and Renovation, be awarded to Century Group Inc.

Background

Principal Tina Middlebrook

Superintendent of Education Michael Logue

Trustee/Ward S. Cameron/2

On Tuesday June 13, 2017 tenders for the construction of Herb Campbell Public School Addition & Renovation were received from the following prequalified General Contractors:

1. Century Group Inc. 2. Quad Pro Construction Ltd. 3. Orion Canst. & Management Co. Ltd. 4. Trinox Corporation 5. Percon Construction Co. 6. W.S. Morgan Construction Ltd. 7. Deciantis Construction Ltd.

Century Group Inc., has extensive experience working for school boards in other jurisdictions. They have successfully qualified through our tending process to carry out work in this construction value category.

The project is comprised of 2 new permanent Kindergarten classrooms (which replaces the temporary Kinderpak) 2 new regular classrooms (replaced classroom space) 2 new staff washrooms, orthopedic washroom, renovated administrative office area and electrical/mechanical improvements.

NG Architects having examined the bids and supplementary tender information, recommend that Century Group Inc. be awarded the contract to construct Herb Campbell Public School Addition & Renovation.

Prepared by: Eugene Radley, Manager of Design & Construction Michael Arruda, Project Manager of Design & Construction

Submitted by: Randy Wright, Controller of Planning & Accommodation Support Services

Peel District School Board 11.2

Regular Meeting of the Board June 19, 2017

Re-Naming of School

Recommendations:

It is recommended that the report be received.

Background:

At the April 12, 2017 Regular Meeting of the Board (Resolution No. 17 -116), the Board approved the recommendation that Kennedy Road Public School be re-named Tony Pontes Public School.

Schools will be named in accordance with the guidelines provided in Policy #27, Naming of Schools. The Policy provides that a school be named, at the discretion of the Board, after a distinguished member of the community, or other worthy individual not of the community, but deserving recognition. Such nomination may only be dealt with in In Committee until permission is given.

Tony Pontes has been the Director of Education for the Peel District School Board since March 2010. He began his career in 1978 as a teacher of mathematics and woodworking at the then J. A. Turner Secondary School. After his time as a teacher, department head and vice-principal, Director Pontes became principal of Chinguacousy Secondary School, followed by Mayfield Secondary School. In 2000, he became a superintendent of education, where he had the opportunity to serve as both an elementary and secondary superintendent. In 2009, he became superintendent of staff development and school support services at the HJA Brown Education Centre.

In his role as Director of Education, Tony Pontes has worked tirelessly with a strong sense of commitment to public education and is recognized as a true leader of education in the province. He has relentlessly advocated for Peel's students at the local, provincial and national levels of government, and has successfully led the Peel board through challenging times. His many years with the Board have been marked with distinction and quality, which have made a positive difference to education in Peel.

Prepared and submitted by:

Brian Woodland Director of Communications and Community Relations Support Services