THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

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1 THAMES VALLEY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING 2018 JANUARY 30, 7:00 P.M. BOARD ROOM, EDUCATION CENTRE The Board met in regular session on 2018 January 30 in the Board Room at the Education Centre, meeting in public session at 7:00 p.m. The following were in attendance: TRUSTEES M. Reid (Chair) J. Bennett R. Campbell C. Goodall G. Hart P. Jaffe B. McKinnon S. Polhill P. Schuyler J. Skinner R. Tisdale J. Todd ADMINISTRATION AND OTHERS L. Elliott B. Williams Regrets: A. Morell Student Trustees: T. Kennedy, S. Kim, N. Lavdas 1. CALL TO ORDER Board Chair M. Reid called the meeting to order at 7:00 and acknowledged the traditional territory on which the Board meeting is held. 2. O CANADA The meeting was opened with the playing of O Canada. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved on motion of Trustee J. Todd seconded by Trustee G. Hart. 4. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST None 5. CHAIR S COMMITTEE REPORT, 2018 JANUARY 23 Trustee R. Tisdale referred to the written report of the Chair s Committee (CC-1) provided to the Trustees in advance of the meeting. The following recommendation was moved by R. Tisdale, seconded by R. Campbell and CARRIED: THAT Trustee B. McKinnon be appointed to the Board of the Thames Valley Education Foundation (TVEF) for the term ending 2018 November 30. Trustee Todd expressed his gratitude to Trustee McKinnon for stepping in noting his work schedule precludes him from attending upcoming meetings of TVEF. Chair Reid extended appreciation to Trustee Todd. 6. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, IN-CAMERA, 2018 JANUARY 30 Trustee Tisdale reported the Committee of the Whole met in-camera from 6:30 p.m. to 6:53 p.m. The committee discussed legal and negotiation matters. No conflicts of interest were declared. The following motion was moved by R. Tisdale, seconded by J. Bennett and CARRIED: That the Board forwards the Proposed Executive Compensation Program for Ontario s Publicly Funded School Boards template for TVDSB and the public input to the Ministry of Education.

2 2018 January ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m. on motion of Trustee J. Todd, seconded by Trustee C. Goodall and CARRIED. Confirmed: Chairperson

3 CC-1 REPORT OF THE CHAIR S COMMITTE 2018 January 23 12:13 p.m. 1:51 p.m. MEMBERS J. Bennett M. Reid (Chair) ADMINISTRATION AND OTHERS A. Morell R. Tisdale L. Elliott B. Williams Regrets: C. Goodall 1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda, as amended, was approved by motion. 2. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST none declared 3. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDAS The Advisory Committee meeting agendas for 2018 February 6 and 2018 February 13 were reviewed and discussed. The Special In-Camera and Public Board meeting agendas for 2018 January 30 were reviewed. 4. CORRESPONDENCE Copies of letters from ETFO and OSSTF regarding the High School Project were received. Correspondence will be included on the 2018 February 27 Board meeting agenda. 5. IN CAMERA On motion the committee moved in-camera at 1:33 p.m., reconvening in public session at 1:51 p.m. 6. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES INTERVIEWS Discussion considered the process for confirming the membership of the interview committee. 7. ADDITIONAL MEETING DATES BOARD AND ADVISORY The following meetings were added to the schedule of Board and Advisory Committee meetings: Planning and Priorities Advisory Committee April 17 and May 15 Special Meeting of the Board May 29 and June CATERING COSTS The catering costs for Board and Advisory Committee meetings were reviewed. The importance of attendees sending in their RSVPs was highlighted. 9. INTERVIEWS FOR SECONDARY PRINCIPALS AND VICE PRINCIPALS The following motions were moved and carried: That Trustees J. Bennett and J. Todd be appointed to sit on the Secondary Principal Interview Committee scheduled in March That Trustees R. Campbell and B. McKinnon be appointed to sit on the Secondary Vice-Principal Interview Committee scheduled in March SMUDGING It was determine the smudging ceremony will be scheduled in June to coordinate with National Aboriginal Day. 11. TVEF MEMBERSHIP M. Reid reported Trustee J. Todd is unable to attend meetings of the Thames Valley Education Foundation January through to March. It was noted the TVEF is having their Annual General Meeting in February.

4 Through an electronic vote, the following recommendation was moved and carried: That Trustee B. McKinnon be appointed to the Board of the Thames Valley Education Foundation for the term ending 2018 November EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION (Standing Item) - none 13. STRATEGIC PLANNING FOLLOW UP (Standing Item) L. Elliott reported on the planning for the community consultations; A. Morell and R. Tisdale offered to follow up with C. Stager regarding the logistics for the consultations. 14. TRUSTEE TRANSITION/NEW TRUSTEE ORIENTATION (Standing Item) - none 15. UPCOMING EVENTS AND INITIATIVES - Tooney Tuesday, February 13, Student Trustee Debate and Election, April 26, Award of Distinction, May 10, TVDSB Student Leadership Conference, May 24, International Certificate Program Graduation, May 31, 2018 Municipal Meetings: - City of London, March 1, 2018 (tentative) - Oxford County, March 29, City of St. Thomas, March 29, Elgin County, April 19, Middlesex County, TBD 16. OTHER BUSINESS a January 23 Board Meeting Agendas The in-camera and public Board meeting agendas for 2018 January 23 were reviewed and discussed. 17. DATE AND TIME OF NEXT MEETING February 20, 2018, 12:00 p.m. 18. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 1:51 p.m. by motion. RECOMMENDATIONS: That Trustee B. McKinnon be appointed to the Board of the Thames Valley Education Foundation for the term ending 2018 November 30. MATT REID Chairperson

5 2018 January 30 3 SUMMARY OF APPROVED RECOMMENDATIONS OF 2018 JANUARY 30 THAT Trustee B. McKinnon be appointed to the Board of the Thames Valley Education Foundation for the term ending 2018 November 30. That the Board forwards the Proposed Executive Compensation Program for Ontario s Publicly Funded School Boards template for TVDSB and the public input to the Ministry of Education.