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Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board

AGENDA & REPORTS

MEETING TO BE HELD IN

BOARD CHAPEL

OF THE CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE

MASS: 6:30 P.M.

OPEN SESSION: 7:15 P.M.

OPEN SESSION OF THE BOARD

MEETING

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019

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OUR MISSION

Persons present are invited to indicate how they have seen Our Mission lived out recently.

AGENDA FOR THE OPEN SESSION BOARD MEETING OF THE HURON-SUPERIOR CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019 @ 7:15 PM BOARD CHAPEL – CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE

A CALL TO ORDER 1. Acknowledgement of Traditional Lands – (Anthony)

We begin our Board meeting by acknowledging that our city schools and Board offices sit on the traditional lands of the Batchewana First Nation, the Garden River First Nation and the Métis Nation. We also acknowledge that this meeting occurs in our Board’s Chapel, which is a sacred space, entrusted to us by the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Sault Ste. Marie.

2. Prayer (Pg 6) 3. Call the Roll: Trustees:

Lindsay Liske (Chair), Sandra Turco (Vice-Chair), John Caputo, Leslie Cassidy-

Amadio, Tony D’Agostino, Carol MacEachern, Debbie Mayer, Kathleen Rosilius,

Joe Ruscio, Gary Trembinski

Regrets: Officials: Rose Burton Spohn (Director of Education), Joe Chilelli, Christine Durocher,

Chris Spina, Danny Viotto

Student Representatives: Anthony DeLorenzi, Lucas Marano

Other Reps: Darrell Czop (President, O.E.C.T.A.)

Sergio Bernardo (Vice-President, O.E.C.T.A.)

Wayne Greco (President, C.P.C.O.)

Brenda Rankin (President, C.U.P.E.)

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Page | 2 AGENDA – OPEN SESSION NOVEMBER 13, 2019 _____________________________________________________________________________________

B ADOPTION OF ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. Proposed Resolution: That the Huron-Superior Catholic District School

Board adopts the Agenda for the Board Meeting of November 13, 2019.

Are there any additions/changes/deletions? C DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THE GENERAL NATURE

THEREOF D NEW BUSINESS E CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Board Meeting of October 16, 2019. (Pg 8)

Proposed Resolution: That the Huron-Superior Catholic District School

Board approves the Minutes of the Board Meeting of October 16, 2019.

2. Minutes of the In-Committee Meeting of October 16, 2019. Proposed Resolution: That the Huron-Superior Catholic District School

Board approves the Minutes of the In-Committee Board Meeting of October

16, 2019.

F BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES G PRESENTATIONS

1. Tenaris/Algoma Open Door Tour – Superintendent Danny Viotto to

introduce Paula Trainor (STEAM Lead), Rosanna Bernabucci (Transitions in

Canada’s Official Languages), Bralynn Venables-Carrier and Zoey Swanson

(students from St. Francis School) and Tori Carbone and Abigail Wing

(students from Our Lady of Lourdes School). (Pg 12)

2. Just in the Nick of Time (a Detective Red Mistletoe Mystery) –

Superintendent Danny Viotto to introduce the staff from St. Mary’s College:

Suzanne Frolick (Director), Shannon Sarlo (Producer), Marty Frolick

(Sound/Original Score), Stephanie Parniak (Choir Master), Heidi Zagordo

(Costumes) and Eugene Pagliaro (Set Construction). (Pg 26)

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H COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Minutes of the Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting (Pg 34)

Proposed Resolution: That the Minutes of the S.E.A.C. meeting of the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board of September 25, 2019, be approved.

I ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION

1. Policy 5006 – Home Instruction (Pg 38)

Proposed Resolution: That the Huron-Superior Catholic District School

Board approves Policy 5006 as presented.

2. Fieldtrips (Pg 41) Proposed Resolution: That the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board approves the following fieldtrip applications:

1. Our Lady of Fatima (Chapleau) students travelling to Toronto on June 8, 2020 and returning June 11, 2020.

2. St. Mary’s French Immersion students travelling to Montreal/Quebec/

Ottawa on June 8, 2020 and returning on June 13, 2020. 3. St. Mary’s College students travelling to Europe (France and Italy) on

March 12, 2021 and returning March 20, 2021. This fieldtrip request will be reviewed periodically, prior to departure.

4. St. Mary’s College students travelling to London, ON on April 19, 2020

and returning on April 22, 2020.

J INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Reports to the Director of Education

a) SMC Activity Report – Anthony DeLorenzi and Lucas Marano (Pg 57)

2. Correspondence 3. Notes of Thanks Peter Maione and Crystal Krauter

K TEN MINUTE QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD • ON AGENDA ITEMS FOR THOSE IN ATTENDANCE

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L UPCOMING EVENTS November 22 - PA Day November 27 - SEAC Meeting December 11 - Next Board Meeting December 17 - Advent Mass December 25 - Christmas Day M CLOSING PRAYER – Carol MacEachern

N ADJOURNMENT

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Litany for Remembrance Day Lindsay For all who served the cause of peace in our armed forces … Sandra For all who have lost loved ones due to war … Rose For all who continue to suffer due to war … John For all who long for Your peace … Leslie For all who dedicate their lives to Your peace… Tony For all who bring Your comfort to veterans and their families … Carol For all of us – called to be messengers of Your peace … Debbie For all who live in despair … Kathleen For all who seek healing of body, spirit and soul … Joe For all who live with great losses due to war … Gary For all who trust in Your promises … Joe C For all who cling to Your words … Christine For all who minister to veterans and survivors with Your Gospel … Chris For all of us – called to be messengers of Your hope … Danny For Your Gospel of comfort and peace … Anthony For Your victory over death and promise of everlasting life … Lucas For Your presence with us always, to the end of the age … All All praise to You, Jesus, Lord and Redeemer

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MINUTES FOR THE OPEN SESSION BOARD MEETING OF THE HURON-SUPERIOR CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019 @ 7:15 PM BOARD CHAPEL – CATHOLIC EDUCATION CENTRE

PRESENT: Trustees:

Lindsay Liske (Chair), Sandra Turco (Vice-Chair), John Caputo, Leslie Cassidy-

Amadio, Tony D’Agostino, Carol MacEachern, Debbie Mayer, Kathleen Rosilius,

Joe Ruscio, Gary Trembinski

REGRETS: Officials: Rose Burton Spohn (Director of Education), Joe Chilelli, Christine Durocher,

Chris Spina, Danny Viotto

Student Representatives: Anthony DeLorenzi, Lucas Marano

Other Reps: Darrell Czop (President, O.E.C.T.A.)

Sergio Bernardo (Vice-President, O.E.C.T.A.)

Wayne Greco (President, C.P.C.O.)

Brenda Rankin (President, C.U.P.E.)

Values and Vision

Director Rose Burton Spohn sent out prayers and congratulations to the

more than 15 students from Sacred Heart School in Espanola who were

receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation tonight.

Chair Lindsay Liske shared a touching moment he experienced with a Grade

2 student at the mass in Massey last week.

Sister Pat Carter mentioned the five National Evangelization Teams (NET)

retreats that took place last week. She was delighted to see the students

celebrating Jesus in their lives and being so filled with joy.

Vice-Chair Sandra Turco discussed the trustee retreat that was held the last

Saturday in September. Trustees were able to personally share with each

other during the day and were very grateful for the experience.

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Page | 2 MINUTES – OPEN SESSION OCTOBER 16, 2019 _____________________________________________________________________________________

Wayne Greco was proud of the students at St. Paul School, who participated

in the Terry Fox Run and We Scare Hunger campaign to help charitable

organizations.

Adg Res#

B-1 B-397 Moved by: Gary Trembinski Seconded by: Leslie Cassidy-Amadio

That the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board adopts the Agenda

for the Board Meeting of October 16, 2019.

CARRIED E-1 B-398 Moved by: Carol MacEachern Seconded by: Leslie Cassidy-Amadio

That the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board approves the

Minutes of the Board Meeting of September 18, 2019.

CARRIED

E-2 B-399 Moved by: Sandra Turco Seconded by: Gary Trembinski That the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board approves the

Minutes of the In-Committee Board Meeting of September 18, 2019.

CARRIED

G-1 Introduction of New Student Trustee

New student trustee Lucas Marano introduced himself to the trustees by

highlighting his school roots, athletic endeavours and plans for the future. He

expressed his pleasure at being provided the opportunity to serve as a

student trustee, which expands on his willingness to become a leader for

other students.

G-2 EQAO Results

Micaela Olejnik (Curriculum Coordinator), Beth West (Early Interventions

Lead) and Mike Oliveira (School-Based Math Learning Facilitator) presented

and reviewed data related to the board’s EQAO results for Grades 3, 6, 9,

and 10. Increases in students’ knowledge, understanding, application, and

critical thinking in mathematics were shared. Other successes, particularly in

literacy, were celebrated and next steps were discussed.

H-1 B-400 Moved by: Sandra Turco Seconded by: Leslie Cassidy-Amadio That the Minutes of the S.E.A.C. meeting of the Huron-Superior Catholic

District School Board of June 19, 2019 be approved.

CARRIED

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I-1 B-401 Moved by: Gary Trembinski Seconded by: John Caputo

That the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board approves Policy

4002 as presented.

CARRIED

I-2 B-401 Moved by: Gary Trembinski Seconded by: John Caputo That the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board approves Policy

4003 as presented.

CARRIED

I-3 B-401 Moved by: Gary Trembinski Seconded by: John Caputo That the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board approves Policy

4005 as presented.

CARRIED



4007 as presented.

CARRIED



5000 as presented.

CARRIED



7002 as presented.

CARRIED

J-1 Graduation Rates

Superintendent Danny Viotto reviewed the graduation rates and data

gathered for our board, highlighting a promising increase in the number of

students graduating from our system. Viotto emphasized that those students

who begin Grade 9 at St. Mary’s College and remain there for their high

school career are overwhelmingly likely to graduate within four or five years.

Areas for future improvement were also discussed.

Trustee Honoraria Superintendent Chris Spina advised that trustee honoraria are based on enrolment. Therefore, with a slight decline in 2019-20 enrolment, trustees’ honoraria will be reflected accordingly.

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SMC Activity Report Student trustees Anthony DeLorenzi and Lucas Marano reported on the accomplishments of the SMC student athletic teams and highlighted some October events at the school. A few noteworthy items were Orange Shirt day, Operation Smile, NET Retreats, and Halloween Week.

N-1 B-402 Moved by: Gary Trembinski Seconded by: Kathleen Rosilius

That the Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board meeting of

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 adjourns at 8:15 p.m.

CARRIED

Chairperson: _________________________________________ Secretary: _________________________________________

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Algoma / Tenaris Open Doors Tour

#womeninsteel

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WOMEN IN MANUFACTURINGOpen Doors Plant TourWednesday October 23rd, 2019

● Manufacturing careers are highly skilled, highly valued, and well paying

● Manufacturers are designing the things that make modern life: steel, energy, plastics, autos, planes, computers, food and pharmaceuticals

● Problem Solvers: create efficient manufacturing processes, produce lower emission products, reduce waste

● Figure out how to make businesses GREENER, MORE PRODUCTIVE and MORE COST EFFECTIVE

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Bridging the Gap

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● Manufacturing directly employs 771,000 people in Ontario and pays 13% higher

than the national average

● 3 out of 4 manufacturers are facing labour shortage

● Women make up 48% of the labour force but ONLY 28% of the manufacturing

workforce○ CME (Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters) are working to provide girls grade 8-10 with:

■ More female role models to inspire, encourage and mentor

■ Tour modern facilities to help change the perception of manufacturing

■ Encourage pursuing STEM focused education and/or skilled trades

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● Hands-on: students saw for themselves the importance of group dynamics and teamwork in action

● Role models: Students spent the day with women who are currently working in this industry

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Tours: Women in Industry

Favourite Part of the Day

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ALGOMAGoal:

ENCOURAGE, INSPIRE,

MOTIVATE and ENGAGE woman in

manufacturing.

My Experience

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WOMEN IN STEEL(Algoma)

Career Pathways21

TENARISGoal:

ENCOURAGE, INSPIRE,

MOTIVATE and ENGAGE woman in manufacturing.

My Experience22

WOMEN IN STEEL(Tenaris)

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Closing Remarks

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SMC Play Presentation

1. Title of production

JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME! (a Detective Red Mistletoe mystery)

By Linda Daugherty

2. Presenters: Suzanne Frolick Director

Talking points: Building staff and student morale

Creating opportunities for our students to showcase

their talents in a variety of areas, on stage and off

Shannon Sarlo Producer

Talking points: Building relations with community partners

Creating a buzz about St. Mary’s College

Marty Frolick Sound/ Original musical score

Talking points: How the play deals with many parables, how a

seemingly secular play reinforces Catholic beliefs

Stephanie Parniak Choir Master

Talking points: Handing out prayer cards to patrons

Engaging the audience to participate in seasonal hymns

Heidi Zagordo Costumes

Talking points: Interaction and excitement generated working with

students

ILS student participation

Eugene Pagliaro Set Construction

Talking points: challenging set construction for students participating

in high skills major

Promoting the technology department

In attendance Gabrielle Wiezor Stage manager

Daniella Veltri Stage manager

Potentially other creative team members

CAST: Ryan Mauro Red Mistletoe

Lily Masse Mrs. Claus

Mahaz Syed Humbug

Corry Fosberg Elder Elf

3. Attachments List of the creative team

List of cast

The Catholic Connection in the play

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CREATIVE TEAM

CHRISTMAS PLAY

NOVEMBER 27,28,29,30 2019

JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME!

(A DETECTIVE RED MISTLETOE MYSTERY)

DIRECTOR: Suzanne Frolick

PRODUCER: Shannon Sarlo

PRODUCTION TEAM: Natasha Crowell, Marnie Pedinelli, Marisa Grancic, Patti Cook,

Carlee Rosso, Rita Trecroce, Lori Marano, Lorie Czop, Mary Polnick

TREASURER: Mike Flammia

STAGE MANAGER: Daniella Veltri

STAGE TEAM: Gabriella Wieczor

Ron Fantin

PROPS MANAGER: Danielle Oak-Brown,

PROPS TEAM: Jaela Knudsen

SOUND: Marty Frolick

SOUND TEAM: Jacob Frolick

LIGHTING: Rob Calvano

LIGHTING TEAM: Jayden Deluca

CHOREOGRAPHY: Tara Calvano

COSTUME DESIGN: Heidi Zagordo

COSTUME TEAM: Tina Thibeault

HAIR AND MAKEUP DESIGN: Tara Calvano

HAIR/MAKEUP TEAM: Kait Tappenden

SET DESIGN: Laura Johnson

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SET TEAM: Adriano Dicerbo, Polly Garson

Lily Masse, Taylor Pelletier

SET CONSTRUCTION: Eugene Pagliaro

SET CONSTRUCTION TEAM: Construction Students

HOUSE MANAGER: Melinda Boston

TICKET SALES: Sandra Mancini

HOSPITALITY MANAGER: Sandra Barros-Rollin

HOSPITALITY TEAM: Hospitality students

CHOIR MASTER: Stephanie Parniak

CHOIR: FAITH ON FIRE

LIVE MUSIC IN FOYER: Kait Tappenden

CAST: 20 students

ENSEMBLE: another 10 students to make up the village crowd

Run of the play: 4 shows (Wednesday night, Thursday feeder schools, Friday night,

Saturday matinee)

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FINALIZED CAST LIST

ROLE NAME

RED MISTLETOE RYAN MAURO

HOLLY WREATH VICTORIA LAMOTHE

MRS. CLAUS LILY MASSE

FRUITCAKE JORJA (JAY) RECTOR

BOB HUMBUG MAHAZ SYED

ELDER ELF #1 ZACH LACELLE

ELDER ELF #2 CORRY FOSBERG

GIRL ELF #1 SYDNEY CRISPO

GIRL ELF #2 EVIE BRAUN

GIRL ELF #3 AILEE IACOE

DOCTOR GREEN JARED CAPUTO

ORANGE GUMDROP MADDIE ABLESON

PURPLE GUMDROP SHANNON SPADONI

TOY TESTER #1 OLIVIA CHARTRAND

TOY TESTER #2 MADDIE PARROTTI

TOY TESTER #3 MARC BREWER

SNOWFLAKE ELENA KONIECNZY

CANDY CANE AUDREY GRANDINETTI

TREE ASHTYN MOWBRAY

SANTA GABRIELLE LEIGHTON

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ENSEMBLE

LAZY ELF TONYA MCGIE

OCD ELF EMMA CARLUCCI

REPAIR ELF BROOKLYN BOURCIER

SUPERVISOR ELF ASHLYN PALLOT

NURSE ELF AMY GERMANILI

POLISHER ELF MATTHEW GIRARDI

DRAMA QUEEN ELF ASHLIE POZZEBON

DISTRACTED ELF MELODY ARDOUR

STUDENT CREW

INTERMISSION STAGE MADDY MANUEL

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JUST IN THE NICK OF TIME

(A DETECTIVE RED MISTLETOE MYSTERY)

CONNECTION TO CATHOLOCISM

Catholic Graduate Expectations

A Discerning Believer: I am a believer

Students get an opportunity to showcase their faith to the community

An Effective Communicator: I have a voice

Students speak about what Christmas means to them

A Reflective, Creative and Holistic Thinker: I have ideas

Students participate in the development of the play

A Self-directed, Responsible, Life Long Learner: I am a learner for life

Learning not only through books and lessons but from action on stage

A Collaborative Contributor: I am a team player

Working together to bring joy and the wonder of Christmas to young children

A Caring Family Member: I care

Creating a family at SMC and with our drama club

A Responsible Citizen: I have responsibilities

To our community and those in need, offering donations and positive message

Catholic connections found in the play will be emphasized and talked about with the actors and

audience.

The true meaning of Christmas is not about the presents under the tree or the hustle and bustle of

food and festivity but the quiet reflection of our Savior’s birth and what joy and comfort that brings to

everyone.

Reflect on the true giving nature of our community and help those in need with donations and time.

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Just In The Nick of Time is a delightful story that brings across the true meaning of Christmas. It is the

story of Humbug, a disillusioned man, who is the story’s prodigal son. Like many of us, he lacks

patience and faith in Christmas, allowing himself to become bitter and resentful towards the entire

idea of giving. The prodigal son returns, devoid of faith, bent on destruction, and asking for a reason

to believe, to understand the real meaning of the Christmas story. Santa, representing the unlimited

compassion of God, accepts him back and shows him that what he was looking for was waiting there

for him all along.

Set in Santa’s village, the play uses each character to uniquely reflect the Christian message of faith,

hope, forgiveness and love that awaits anyone who is willing to have patience and listen. As the

colour fades from Santa’s village in the play, we see our own lives losing their meaning without the

focus of Christ. Once we come to know the real meaning of Christmas, our lives become colourful

once more. This story portrays each of us in Humbug, with all our failings, and Santa in the spirit of

his true identity as Saint Nicholas, a personification of Christ in our midst. Hiding within the secular

story is the message of Christ and the true meaning of Christmas, made available to young children in

a way that they can relate to, understand, and accept.

In the play program we will place a reminder of our up coming Heaven Cent campaign emphasizing

our three pillars of faith Adoption, Alms, Action. With descriptors as follows

A prayer card that shows Santa beside Jesus in cradle will also be placed in the program.

Adoring Santa is a wonderful way to teach anyone the true meaning of Christmas.

With Santa humbly knelt in adoration and prayer in front of the Christ Child,

it helps us refocus our celebrations on God’s greatest gift to us - His Son, Jesus.

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Back of card reads:

Glory to God

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; And on those living in the land

of gloom, a light has shone. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the

government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty

God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:1.5

After the play’s conclusion, during the thank you, we will emphasize the true meaning of Christmas

and how as a Catholic Community we have all come together to showcase this calling. Part of our

proceeds will be donated to a community partner (Soup Kitchen, St. Vincent, ARCH..). We will thank

God for his guidance and love and for encouraging such a great group of students to embrace their

faith and put on a fantastic show.

We will then have a sing along with traditional Christmas hymns that are still sung today,

Angels We Have Heard on High

What Child Is This?

Silent Night

Joy to the World

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

O Come All Ye Faithful

O Holy Night

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SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE

S.E.A.C Minutes Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Place: Board Office - Mtg. Room 2 Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Attendance: Rosanne Zagordo, Joe Chilelli, Gary Trembinski, Suzanne Pleau,Tina Newell, Irma DiRenzo, Sherri Kitts, Rose Burton Spohn, Marty Young, Sandra Turco

SMC Student Trustees and Guests: Anthony DeLorenzi, Lucas Marano

Regrets: Paula Valois, Theresa Coccimiglio, Lorna Connolly Beattie, Jared Lambert

AGENDA ITEMS

ACTION WHO WHEN

1. PRAYER FOR SEAC

● Prayer for SEAC All

2. ACCEPTANCE OF PREVIOUS MINUTES ( June 19, 2019 )

● Minutes were accepted Marty Gary

3. AGENDA ADDITIONS/CHANGES ● Behaviour Coach- EAST

● Guest reports were added to the agenda ● Chris Jones introduced himself and provided his

background and his orientation thus far to the role of Behaviour Coach.

● We will continue to extend an invitation for principals to host meetings.

● Arrangements will be made by Rosanne to contact principals to host a SEAC meeting.

● Arrangements will be made to have the board’s teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing speak to SEAC about her role.

Joe Rosanne Joe Joe

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● Sherri will look to arrange a meeting for a brief presentation on Jordan’s Principle

● Joe will look into hosting a lunch SEAC meeting at a school.

Sherri

4. GUEST(s): REPORTS Student Trustees

● The trustees discussed the highlights of events that are happening at SMC.

● All students were welcome to participate in the mass according to their strengths.

Anthony Lucas

5. MINISTRY UPDATES

● No reports at this time.

6. SEAC BUSINESS

7. BUSINESS CARRIED FORWARD

8. SUPERINTENDENT AND COORDINATOR’S REPORT

● Responses to SEAC recommendations

● Geneva Centre ● Algoma Self Reg.

Community of Practice ● Greater Essex CDSB (4

letters)

● Joe reviewed some staffing changes with SEAC which includes the Mental Health Lead and Special Education Consultant.

● Special Needs Strategy -Effective January 1, 2020 all of the school health services will be assumed by THRIVE.

● Joe reviewed the responses to the SEAC recommendations. Under the Catholicity pillar, the board will continue to support inclusivity with students with diverse learning needs.The practice of Cathoic Medication has been embraced at the secondary level.

● Under the governance pillar, the Superintendent of Business will continue to provide the report to SEAC twice a year. The board will continue to monitor the process of Special Needs Strategy as they become available.

● The Board will continue to provide a yearly report to SEAC regarding Violent Incident Reports.

● The Board is open to partnering with the Geneva Centre and Holland Bloorview Centre for professional development. A webinar has been booked on Autism and Trauma informed practice.

Joe Rosanne

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This will be opened to those in the department and some selected people.

● Tracking is in place for any training that has been provided by the Special Education Team and for any training they have delivered.

● The Climate Survey is an excellent way to collect data from our schools.

● PEER Pals program will be presented to principals and be made available to schools who would like to pilot it.

● Algoma Self Reg Community of practice has started again.

Irma

9. ASSOCIATION REPORTS

i North Shore Tribal Council (S.Kitts)

● There are 4 Aboriginal Support workers at Holy

Cross. Sherri will be providing an inservice to them.

ii AUTISM ONTARIO SSM CHAPTER PARENT INVOLVEMENT COMMITTEE (I. DiRenzo)

● Vickie Kearn will attend the October 30 SEAC meeting to discuss the role of Service Navigator with Autism Ontario.

● Autism Ontario- Resource Expo October 19/19. ● Rosanne will forward the link to SEAC regarding

the registration information.

Irma

iii ALGOMA FAMILY SERVICES (T. Coccimiglio)

iv SSM DOWN SYNDROME SOC. (S. Pleau)

● Suzanne went to a conference in British Columbia. Shelley Moore was the guest speaker. CLA and Down Syndrome society are working on bringing Shelly Moore in to speak.

v ALGOMA PUBLIC HEALTH (L. Ivey)

● ICDP has stopped taking referrals and no longer in the schools once a child is in kindergarten. Speech and Language services with APH stop at age 6.

vi THRIVE – WELL BEING COMMITTEE ( T. Newell)

● School Health Services will now be moved to THRIVE as of January 1, 2020.A new referral form will be made available to the school board for LRT use.

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vii COMMUNITY LIVING ALGOMA

x MEMBER-AT-LARGE (P. Valois)

xi MEMBER-AT-LARGE – FOCUS ON FAITH (L. Connolly Beattie)

xii TRUSTEES REPORT (G. Trembinski)

10. Meeting Adjournment:

● Meeting was adjourned at 6:00 pm Mary Lori

Next Meeting: October 30, 2019

Place: Board Office - Meeting Room 2

Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Teleconference # Toll Free: 1-866-602-6731

Conference ID: 4626234

* Please submit Association Report one week prior to scheduled SEAC meeting.

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POLICY TITLE: HOME INSTRUCTION Approved: April 16, 2002 Amended: Nov. 13, 2019

POLICY NO: 5006 Page: 1 of 1

POLICY

The Huron-Superior Catholic District School Board is committed to developing the full potential

of each student. We recognize that a student’s health and well-being significantly contributes to

their ability to attend school and learn.

While keeping students connected with their home school, home instruction supports the

delivery of educational programs by providing differentiated and relevant learning opportunities.

Students who are absent from school for medical reasons for a lengthy period of time may be eligible for home instruction units. Such instruction may be provided when requested by

the school Principal or designate on the confirmed absence by a doctor and approved by the

appropriate Supervisory Officer in compliance with the other conditions of the Ministry of

Education.

ADOPTED Regular Meeting - April 16, 2002 DISTRIBUTION Motion B-38 i) Trustees AMENDED Regular Meeting - April 7, 2004 ii) Administration Motion B-41 iii) Principals iv) O.E.C.T.A. AMENDED Regular Meeting – October 14, 2015 Motion B-107 AMENDED Regular Meeting – November 13, 2019 Motion B- ____________________________________________________________________________

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PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES

HOME INSTRUCTION Process 1. Complete FORM A - Request for Home Instruction and submit to the appropriate

Superintendent. (Note: Attach a copy of the Doctor’s Slip confirming absence from

school)

2. Authorization by the Superintendent will be given by telephone or e-mail.

3. Form A will be scanned back to the school with Superintendent signature.

4. Once authorization is received, the principal/designate will contact a teacher to provide

the home instruction, for a maximum of 5 hours per week.

5. Time sheets must be filled out and signed by the Principal/designate and submitted to

the Human Resources Department every two weeks. To ensure proper filing of these

documents, the time sheet will indicate the name of the student who is receiving home

instruction.

6. When the Home Instruction ends, FORM B is completed and forwarded to the appropriate Supervisory Officer.

To maximize learning and ensure the best possible home instruction experience, each of the following have responsibilities: Superintendent Responsibilities 1. Administer Home Instruction services subject to the terms of this policy and procedural guideline.

Principal Responsibilities 1. Initiate the request for Home Instruction as required. 2. Select and supervise the Home Instruction teacher 3. Monitor the program, progress and records 4. Confirm and sign timesheets and forward to Human Resources 5. Terminate Home Instruction Services if: i)The student returns to school on a full time basis ii)The student can no longer benefit from home instruction iii)Appropriate arrangements cannot be made

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Teacher Responsibilities The home instruction teacher is responsible for the duties of a teacher under the Education Act and Regulations including the educational program for the student. In addition, it is the responsibility of the teacher to: 1. Consult with the principal, regular teacher and parents prior to the commencement of home instruction services and to maintain ongoing consultation. 2) Report educational progress to the home and the school. This includes providing grades and comments to the school for inclusion on the provincial report card where applicable. 3) Plan to use supervised tutorial time for instructional purposes leaving assigned work for the student under the supervision of the home. 4) Maintain student records and forms. 5) Submit appropriate forms as prescribed by the Board for reimbursement Parent/Guardian Responsibilities

1) Provide an appropriate supervised place for the student and teacher, which is relatively quiet and free from disturbances or confirm an appropriate public space (e.g., library).

2) Schedule times when the student can do assigned work under the supervision of the home.

3) Contact the teacher 24 hours in advance if a child cannot participate in instruction on a particular day.

Student Responsibilities

1) Be ready with appropriate materials when the teacher arrives.

2) Complete as much work as possible independently and use the home instruction teacher time to ask questions/seek clarification.

3) Complete assignments by deadline(s) provided.

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November 13th, 2019


Re: ST. MARY’S COLLEGE SCHOOL ACTIVITY REPORT

November 2019 Submitted by:

Anthony DeLorenzi Lucas Marano

Student Trustees St. Mary’s College

Athletics

Junior and senior girls’ basketball teams working hard throughout season

Boys’ junior football team had a disappointing loss to Korah in the semifinals

Boys’ senior football team had a very emotional loss to Korah in the finals. Events

Grade 8-day and parent visits

Operation smile week was a hit raising a great abundance of money for clef palate surgeries.

Parent teacher Interviews took place Oct. 23rd

Grad Wake-a-thon is on the 21st Faith Initiatives:

Gr. 9 NET retreats for ALL grade 9s over 2 days (St. Jerome's and MSJC)

Fr. Daniele visited gr. 12 religion classes to discuss vocations

Masses of Thanksgiving with Fr. Daniele

ILS prayer services in the Chapel for ILS 1 and ILS 2

Gr. 12 Retreats at St. Kateri

Ken Yasinski spoke to the student body

All Saints Day Mass in the Chapel with Fr. Paul (3 classes attended)

Prototype of the new benches is now in place in the Chapel Student Council:

Student council prepared Halloween week. Monday was Halloween trivia Kahoot it was a great success amazing feedback from students. Tuesday was Halloween bingo. Wednesday was.

Preparations for the festival of trees and the Santa parade are underway.

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