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1 Board Standing Committee Meeting Public Session 1. Approval of Agenda Monday, May 5, 2008 Board Room 7:00 p.m. 2. Special Announcements 3. Public Forum 4. NEW BUSINESS Pages a) School Council Recognition Verbal - Dr. J.M. Denison Secondary School b) Delegation Arts York Parent Group Verbal re: Transportation - David Ruuskanen - Braedon Quarles c) Census 2006 Initial Report Robert Dunn, Superintendent of Education d) Naming of New Elementary School, Whitchurch Stouffville - Denese Belchetz, Coordinating Superintendent of Education e) Cash Disbursements, March Bruce Richardson, Associate Director of Education 5. Adjournment

2 YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Census 2006 Initial Results Background: The 2006 census data has been analyzed at the municipal level. This data demonstrates the shifts that have occurred in the region, both in terms of the growth but also in the characteristics of residents. Currently, the data is available only by municipality and does not yet include family income data. However, the data does paint a picture of the changing demographic of York Region. In September, the comprehensive data set will be available at the Distribution Area (DA) level (by the first three digit of the postal code). On the basis of this data, staff will be in a position to make recommendations which will identify our high needs schools based on Socio-Economic Status indicators and the resources which will support their improvement. As well, as the DA level data is analyzed, staff will generate school profiles which document the make up of the school community to support the school planning process. The Board is a partner in a consortium with the Region of York, the York Region District Catholic School Board, the United Way and Children s Aid to purchase the census data and disseminate its findings. We participate in a process of creating and disseminating reports based on the census data which supports different community agencies and businesses in York Region. Rationale: As the Board continues to grow the census provides clear data with respect to the changing nature of the communities served by the Board. An understanding of that data allows staff to target programs and services to this changing demographic. Estimated Cost: The Initial cost to the Board was $10,000 as part of the consortium. Timeline: In the fall, the Distribution Area data will have been analyzed. Staff will use that data to inform decisions with respect to our Performance Plus program as well as other considerations resulting from the data. Recommendation: That the York Region District School Board receive the report of the Census 2006 Initial Results for information. Communications Implementation Plan: Leading Edge will be used to highlight some of the significant changes in the population of the region. Respectfully submitted, Robert Dunn Date May 5, Attachment. For further information, please contact (contact name) or the Director of Education.

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4 Purpose Preliminary observations about what the 2006 Census is telling us about York Region s community trends 2

York Region s Growing Quickly What does it look like?

fastest in Canada Had the highest growth rate for all

for about 60% of the growth between 2001 and 2006 In

5 York Region s Growing Quickly What does it look like? Between 2001 and 2006 York Region: Grew by 22% to 892,712 (as of May, 2006). Fastest growing Census Division in Ontario and third fastest in Canada Had the highest growth rate for all age groups in Ontario Immigrant population accounts for about 60% of the growth between 2001 and 2006 In 2006, the number of Aboriginals represents 0.4% of York Region s total population. Same as

What s the 2006 Census Telling Us About Our

Age Groups Median age of York Region residents

increased by 24% 1 in 10 residents in York

6 What s the 2006 Census Telling Us About Our Residents? Age Groups Median age of York Region residents is 37.5 Number of children between 0 14 years increased by 14% and youth years increased by 24% 1 in 10 residents in York Region are seniors, compared to one in seven Canadians in this age group 63% residents over 80 years old are women and a high proportion live alone 4

Families Number of families increased by

families grew by 37% 12% of children live

women 83% of families are married couples

7 What are the characteristics of York Region residents? Families Number of families increased by 23% and the number of lone parent families grew by 37% 12% of children live in lone parent families majority led by women 83% of families are married couples and majority have children highest proportion in Canada. In comparison, 46% of Canadian couples are married with children Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill rank 2nd, 3rd and 4th in Canada for the highest proportion of married couples with children 5

8 What are the characteristics of York Region residents? People with Disabilities The number of people with disabilities increased by an estimated 49,700 ( 55%) 6

dwellings (88%) and lowest proportion of rental dwellings (12%) in GTA Average household size in York

9 Housing The Housing Market Continues to Tighten In 2006 there were approximately 276,000 private dwellings in York Region compared to 223,000 in 2001 York Region has highest proportion of owned dwellings (88%) and lowest proportion of rental dwellings (12%) in GTA Average household size in York Region is 3.2 people per household impacting transportation patterns (2006 Transportation for Tomorrow Survey) 7

10 Immigration and Citizenship Source: Statistics Canada, Census 1991, 1996, 2001 and

and 2006 the number of immigrants living

The number of recent immigrants increased

11 Immigration and Citizenship Immigrant Population Continues to Grow Between 2001 and 2006 the number of immigrants living in York Region grew by 34% from 283,790 to 380,535. This is the highest growth rate in the GTA The number of recent immigrants increased by 7%. York Region has the third largest number of recent immigrants in the GTA 9

12 Mobility 10

Language Continues to Diversify Knowledge of Official

Region residents have no knowledge of English or French

English or French The number of residents who speak a

2001 The top five non-official languages spoken in York

13 Language Continues to Diversify Knowledge of Official Language and Home Language Approximately 35,000 York Region residents have no knowledge of English or French 18% of all people 65 years and over have no knowledge of English or French The number of residents who speak a nonofficial language at home has increased by 152% since 2001 The top five non-official languages spoken in York Region homes are: Chinese languages, Italian, Russian, Persian, and Tamil 11

14 York Region s Language Diversity Mother Tongue 12

15 Diversification among the Nine Local Municipalities 13

Georgina also had the highest proportion of people living alone at 19%

16 Diversification among the Nine Local Municipalities Family and Household Trends In 2006, Georgina had the highest proportion of lone parents at 16%. Georgina also had the highest proportion of people living alone at 19% Whitchurch-Stouffville had the highest median age at 42.2 years whereas Vaughan had the youngest median age at 35.9 years 14

are experiencing a decrease in the number of people between 0 14 years but an increase in the number

17 Diversification among the Nine Local Municipalities Age Groups The highest growth rate for children under 15 was in Vaughan (27%), Markham (21%), Richmond Hill (15%) and Aurora (5%) Five municipalities are experiencing a decrease in the number of people between 0 14 years but an increase in the number of people above age 65 years Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill and Aurora have growth in all age groups 15

18 Diversification among the Nine Local Municipalities Diverse Housing Stock 16

immigrants in Newmarket almost doubled Aurora had the

s residents are foreign born the 2nd highest

with a significant number of residents with no

19 Diversification among the Nine Local Municipalities Immigration and Language Trends The number of recent immigrants in Newmarket almost doubled Aurora had the highest growth rate for all immigrants 57% of Markham s residents are foreign born the 2nd highest proportion in Canada 2001 to 2006 The municipalities with a significant number of residents with no knowledge of English or French are Markham, Vaughan and Richmond Hill 17

20 What s Driving Change? Immigration and growing cultural groups Attractiveness of suburbia to traditional families Aging population Key economic drivers such as employment opportunities Close proximity to Toronto and the benefits of being near Canada s largest city Current housing options influences type of growth we re seeing Transportation network changing 18

21 YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Naming of a New Elementary School Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Background: To obtain approval to name the elementary school located at the intersection of Hoover Drive and Sandiford Drive in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. Rationale: The York Region District School Board is scheduled to open a new elementary school in Whitchurch-Stouffville in September The site is located at the intersection of Hoover Drive and Sandiford Drive. The attendance area for this new elementary school was established and approved by the Board in January While Oscar Peterson was recognized as a great jazz pianist throughout the world, in Canada he was also seen as a leading personage and statesman. This can be seen in the acclaim and awards he received, especially in the last twenty or so years of his life. He was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1972, and promoted to Companion, its highest rank, in He was also a member of the Order of Ontario, a Chevalier of the National Order of Quebec, and an officer of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres of France. From 1991 to 1994 Peterson was chancellor of York University in Toronto. He received honourary doctorates from many Canadian universities: Carleton University, Queen's University, Concordia University, McMaster University, Mount Allison University, the University of Victoria, the University of Western Ontario, York University, the University of Toronto, and the Université Laval, as well as from Northwestern University in the United States. As such, Oscar Peterson Public School is the name for this new elementary school which is recommended in this report. Estimated Cost: Not applicable. Timeline: Immediate. Recommendation: That the York Region District School Board approve the name Oscar Peterson Public School for the unnamed public elementary school located at the intersection of Hoover Drive and Sandiford Drive in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. Communications Implementation Plan: Coordinating Council of Superintendents April 16, 2008 Board Standing Committee May 5, 2008 Board May 29, 2008 Respectfully submitted, May 5, 2008 For further information, please contact Gayle Brocklebank-Vincent, Superintendent of Education Community Education Centre East, Denese Belchetz, Coordinating Superintendent of Education, or the Director of Education, Bill Hogarth.

22 YORK REGION DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD REPORT OF CASH DISBURSEMENTS MARCH 2008 Background: To report to the Board s Standing Committee the Cash Disbursements for the month of March 2008 for the York Region District School Board. Rationale: Section 170 (3) of the Education Act R.S.O. 1990, c. E. 2 states that every board shall give the necessary orders on the treasurer for payment of all money expended for school purposes and of such other expenses for promoting the interests of the schools under the jurisdiction of the board. Estimated Cost: Not applicable. Time Line: Immediate. Recommendation: Staff recommends: 1. That Cash Disbursements for March 2008 for all expenditures, except item # 26, in the sum of $9,113, be approved. 2. That Cash Disbursements for March 2008 for item # 26, in the sum of $76,417, be approved. Appended Data: Respectfully submitted, Report of Cash Disbursements March May 5, 2008 For further information please contact B. A. Richardson or the Director of Education.

23 The Over 15,000 Report for the month of March 2008 COMPANY LOCATION DESCRIPTION AMOUNT TOTAL 1 Aurora Cable Education Centre Internet Access March and April 2008 $ 25, Braywood Services Inc. Various Water line repairs $ 81, CDI Computer Dealers Inc. Richmond Rose Public School Computers $ 18, Giant Steps Education Centre Educational Services - February and March 2008 $ 100, Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Co. Various Computers $ 62, Hill Supplies Various Electrical and related supplies $ 17, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Various Visit to Natural Resources Education Centre - partially recoverable $ 20, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Education Centre Board share of salaries and benefits for Natural Resources Education Centre $ 15, OARBS Software Corporation Education Centre OARBS / Web based resource booking software and licenses $ 50, Optimira Controls Inc. Dr. Denison Secondary School Temperature and mechanical control system replacement $ 64, Pneumatemp Systems Ltd. Various Annual ventilator service $ 16, Richmond Hill Chinese Community Church Education and Community Services Cancelled permit, refund issued $ 33, Rogers Business Solutions Education Centre Wide area network costs $ 39, Shepell.fgi Limited Partnership Education Centre EAP Installment - March 2008 $ 15, Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Curriculum & Instructional Services Literacy Collaborative - Continuous Improvement Session $ 32, SRB Education Solutions Inc. Education Centre Trillium training and on-site support $ 21, The Tartan Painters Huron Heights Secondary School Painting $ 21, The York Region Administrator's Council Education Centre Professional Development funds for 07/08 school year $ 284, TSMJC Properties Inc. York Region Learning Connections Rent March and April 2008 $ 38, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Education Centre Workplace Safety & Insurance Board payments $ 26, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Education Centre Physician Fees/Administration Charge $ 22, Wynn Family Properties Education and Community Services Rent March and April 2008 $ 32, York Catholic District School Board Education Centre Transportation Consortium Expenditures - Qtrly $ 125, YRDSB - Capital Fund Education Centre Transfer of funds to Capital $ 3,000, Total Disbursements under 15,000 $ 4,948, Disbursements by type Debentures $ - Transportation $ 3,924, Payroll deductions $ 35,723, Utilities - telephone $ 73, gas $ 1,122, water $ 13, waste $ 47, hydro $ 1,057, fuel $ 29, Net payroll $ 34,425, $ 9,113, Total disbursements by type $ 76,417, Grand Total $ 85,530,761.55

NATIONAL HOUSEHOLD SURVEY: LABOUR FORCE, EMPLOYMENT, AND INCOME

Clause No. 15 in Report No. 1 of was adopted, without amendment, by the Council of The Regional Municipality of York at its meeting held on January 23, 2014. 15 2011 NATIONAL HOUSEHOLD SURVEY: LABOUR FORCE,