From the Boardroom for April 19, 2022

See what's happening at the Boardroom Table with your Catholic School Trustees.
Posted on 04/19/2022
See what's happening at the Boardroom Table with your Catholic School Trustees.

Did you miss the Board Meeting on April 19, 2022? Not to worry, here are the highlights from the meeting.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Mental Health Strategy

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Sue Devlin, Mental Health Clinical Supervisor, provided an overview of the Board’s Mental Health Strategy which is focused this year on supporting students throughout the pandemic.

Devlin presented that the focus is to use resources wisely and effectively and upstream programming for early intervention and prevention, with the aim of providing the right services at the right time and place, where it’s needed most and by the right person.

Early Years Community Project

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Marnie Buffett, Early Years Coordinator, presented the Early Years Community Project. The aim of the project is to celebrate the thinking and learning of our community’s youngest citizens, bring together community partners and families with a focus on nurturing relationships, growing the community’s sense of being stakeholders in the education of youngest learners with a mission of joy.

Partnering organizations are the Kenora Catholic District School Board, Keewatin-Patricia District School Board, Kenora Association for Community Living, the District Services Board, FireFly and the Bimose Tribal Council.

The Early Years Community Project partners are hosting a celebration on June 9 at 5:00 PM at the Lake of the Woods Museum, Muse and the grounds surrounding the locations. Everyone is invited.

Student Trustee Report

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Student Trustees Maxwell Froese, Antonie-Marie Skead and Elizabeth Favreau provided a report on the activities and initiatives happening at St. Thomas Aquinas High school during April. Student Trustees reported that midterms just finished, and now everyone is looking forward to the next half of the semester.

The school held a hat and pajama day to raise funds for a new climbing wall in the fitness room.

Student Trustee elections are happening in April. Nominations opened on April 13, and close on April 22 and elections are being held on April 26. Students are very excited to see who will be joining them at the boardroom table as a Student Trustee.

April was filled with lots of excitement for school sports with NorWOSSA finals.

Students are looking forward to a prom and regular graduation and thanked staff for their hard work in planning these events.


Policy Governance

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Trustees approved revisions to the following policies:

Policy #2 – Board Job Description
Policy #9 – Board Operations
Policy #15 – Pupil Accommodation Review


Director of Education Appointment

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Chair Teresa Gallik announced that Nicole Kurtz has been appointed as the next Director of Education, effective September 1, 2022.

Currently a Superintendent of Instructional Services, Nicole Kurtz has over 25 years of experience in Catholic education and student achievement at the Kenora Catholic District School Board. She has been a Principal at St. Thomas Aquinas High School and École Ste-Marguerite Bourgeoys, providing her with leadership experience in the secondary and elementary panels. She has first-hand experience in mental health and student well-being from her time as a Guidance Councellor and she has taught at all grade levels from Kindergarten to Grade 12 throughout her career at Kenora Catholic.

At the Board Meeting, Chair Gallik shared, "We have full confidence that Nicole will continue to uphold and enhance the legacy of excellence in Catholic education that has been the cornerstone of our system. It’s a profound moment and a true blessing that we can name one of our graduates as our next Director of Education.”
Click here to read the media release.

Retirements

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Trustees recognized the contributions and accomplishments of Chuck Manson, Theresa Clarke, Tracey Bernie and Penny Parameter.

Retirement biographies were presented about each employee, and they were thanked for their service and dedication.

Retirees will be recognized and celebrated at the Year-End Celebration and Awards Ceremony on May 26.


2022 Municipal and School Board Elections

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Director Paul White provided a presentation on the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections that are happening on October 24, 2022. Nominations for the office of School Board Trustee opens on May 2 and closes on August 19.

Trustees are elected for a four-year term. The next term of office is November 15, 2022, to November 14, 2026.

Catholic School Board Trustees are members of our school board and play an important role in the overall governance of the School Board. A Trustee's role is to maintain a focus on student achievement, well-being and equity and to participate in making decisions that benefit all students while representing the interests of parents/guardians, students and the communities in which they serve.

To be eligible to run for Catholic School Trustee you must be a resident in Kenora, Ear Falls or Red Lake area, a Canadian Citizen at least 18 years of age, a Roman Catholic who ‘Supports’ the KCDSB, not legally prohibited from voting and not disqualified from any legislation from holding school board office.

If you know someone who is passionate about Catholic education and student achievement and well-being and meets the requirements– we encourage them to run for the office of Catholic School Trustee.
Information about Catholic School Trustee Elections is on our website at www.kcdsb.on.ca including a Candidate Information Sheet with information on honorarium and what the position entails.

Help protect and preserve our Catholic education system by ensuring you are registered as an English Separate (Catholic) School Supporter. Catholic ratepayers must declare themselves as English Separate School Supporters, to be counted as a Catholic School Supporter and to cast a vote for Catholic Trustees on election day.

Visit Voterlookup.ca to determine your tax support. KCDSB staff can assist with changing tax support. Call (807) 468-9851 or email at [email protected]

Ontario Catholic Student Youth Day

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Paul White reported that the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association is hosting a virtual Ontario Catholic Student Youth Day conference during Catholic Education Week on May 4.

Administration at St. Thomas Aquinas High School will be encouraging students to attend the conference which will be hosted at the Catholic Education Centre. The theme of the conference is Rebuild, Restore and Renew Together, and it’s an amazing opportunity for students to learn, connect and create relationships.

All existing Student Trustees and incoming Student Trustees are encouraged to attend.

Special Education Advisory Committee Report

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Teresa Gallik provided a report on the March 25 Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting with a presentation from St. John Paul II School. The school presentation was on the Lexia Core5 web-based Reading Program, which provides a systematic and structured approach to six critical areas of reading. It creates personalized learning pathways for all students that align to rigorous standards.

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