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Faith and Program Committee Meeting Tuesday, May 16, 2017, 7:00 p.m. Board Room, Catholic Education Centre

The mission of the Dufferin‐Peel Catholic District School Board, in partnership with the family and church, is to provide, in a responsible manner, a Catholic education which develops spiritual, intellectual, aesthetic, emotional, social, and physical capabilities of each individual to live fully today and to meet the challenges of the future, thus enriching the community.

Agenda – Faith and Program Committee Meeting – May 16, 2017

AGENDA A Routine Matters

1. Call to Order and Attendance 2. Acknowledgement of First Nations Sacred Territory 3. Opening Prayer 4. Declaration of Interest 5. Approval of Agenda

i) Approval of Consent of Calendar Items 6. Approval of Minutes of the Faith and Program Committee Meeting of April 18, 2017

i) Business Arising from the Minutes

B Awards and Presentations

1. Walking Forward Together – Our Culminating Celebration – M. Vecchiarino 2. Celebrating Catholic Education in Dufferin‐Peel – M. Coutinho

C Pastor’s Remarks

D Delegations

E Updates/Information/Reports from Trustees For Receipt

i) Regular Reports

ii) Student Voice Council Report

ii) Good News Items

Agenda – Faith and Program Committee Meeting – May 16, 2017

F Information/Reports from Committees For Receipt

1. Minutes of the Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting ‐ April 19, 2017 – T. Cruz

G Information/Reports from Administration For Receipt

1. Technology Enabled Learning and Teaching Digital Marketplace – C. Blanchard/R. Eberhardt

2. Catholic Community, Culture and Caring School Climate Survey ‐ D. Amaral/C. Blanchard 3. The Local Police School Board Protocol and Partnerships with Police Services

– M. Vecchiarino/T. Cruz 4. Student Trustee Election 2017‐2018 – T. Lariviere

H Trustee, Committee, Administration Reports Requiring Action

I Notices of Motion

J Additional Business

K Questions Asked of, and by Board Members

L Declared Interest Item

M In‐Camera Session

See In‐Camera Agenda

N Rise and Report

O Future Meetings

June 13, 2017

P Adjournment

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Faith and Program Opening Prayer Tuesday, May 16, 2017

+ Sign of our faith

Generous Father, we are grateful for the gift of Mary,

the mother of your Son, Jesus.

This humble servant of yours,

the daughter of Anne and Joachim,

who brought hope and the dawn of a new world.

She serves as an inspiration

and source of hope to all of us.

Our lives are richer because of her humility,

her wisdom, and her unconditional love.

We pray that, like Mary, we remain

obedient to your will, bear our suffering with hope,

and become a source of light to this world.

AMEN

Tassi, P., & Tassi, F. (2016). 365 prayers for Catholic schools and parish youth groups: interactive, seasonal, traditional. Toronto: Novalis.

Minutes – Faith and Program Committee Meeting – April 18, 2017

Minutes of the Faith and Program Committee Meeting Tuesday, April 18, 2017 - 7:00 p.m. Board Room, Catholic Education Centre

Chair: L. del Rosario

Trustees: A. Abbruscato F. Di Cosola S. Hobin

B. Iannicca E. O’Toole M. Pascucci

Student Trustees: J. Alvi T. Glod

Director of Education: M. Mazzorato

Associate Director of Instructional Services: S. McWatters

Superintendents: D. Amaral C. Blanchard T. Cruz

D. Finegan-Downey R. Eberhardt E. Fischer

T. Lariviere L. Papaloni T. Peel

S. Steer L. Storey M. Vecchiarino

General Counsel: W. Lopez

Recorder: L. Mackereth

Regrets: Trustee A. da Silva Trustee T. Thomas Trustee S. Xaviour

Absent Trustee D. D’Souza

A Routine Matters

1. Call to Order and AttendanceCommittee Chair L. del Rosario called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m.

2. Acknowledgement of First Nations Sacred TerritoryCommittee Chair L. del Rosario acknowledged the sacred territory of the Mississaugas of theNew Credit.

3. Opening PrayerCommittee Chair L. del Rosario led the opening prayer.

4. Declaration of InterestNil

5. Approval of the Agenda

Trustee M. Pascucci added an item to the in camera agenda.

i) Approval of Consent of Calendar Items

Moved by M. Pascucci

THAT THE AGENDA BE APPROVED, AS AMENDED. CARRIED

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6. Approval of the Minutes of the Faith and Program Committee Meeting, March 21, 2017

Moved by E. O’Toole

THAT THE MINUTES OF THE FAITH AND PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING, MARCH 21, 2017, BE APPROVED.

CARRIED

Business Arising from the Minutes Nil

C Awards and Presentations

1. Walking Forward Together with Creation – T. Cruz

Superintendent T. Cruz introduced the media presentation which highlighted the CatholicEducation Week theme, Walking Forward Together with creation. Vice Principal A. Aguilarprovided the context of the presentation which celebrated the sacredness of the environment in Dufferin-Peel’s commitment to stewardship and sustainable practices.

2. Canada at Vimy Ridge: Honouring the 100th Year Anniversary – C. Blanchard

Superintendent C. Blanchard welcomed P. DeVuono, Academic Consultant, Religious Educationand Faith Formation, to provide a media presentation marking the activities which celebratedthe anniversary of Canada at Vimy Ridge. Student art work depicting the anniversary wasrecently highlighted at the Ontario Catholic Supervisory Officers’ Association (OCSOA) annualgeneral meeting to commemorate those who tried to preserve freedom.

3. Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations – Volleyball and Hockey Champions‐ T. Lariviere

Superintendent T. Lariviere acknowledged and celebrated the successes of Ontario Federation of Schools Athletic Association (OFSAA) volleyball and hockey champions. Congratulations to IonaCatholic Secondary Girls Volleyball team and St. Martin Secondary School Hockey team for theirsuccesses this season.

Trustee B. Iannicca joined the meeting at 7:20 p.m.

The St. Martin Secondary School hockey team was represented by Principal S. Macaluso,Vice-Principal C. Kline, M. Perotta, team captain, A. Agano, R. Sutherland and P. Tomasino,assistant captains, A. Nahirniak, head coach and L. Gruppuso, S. Keaveney, A. Moroney andW. Thurner, assistant coaches.

Iona Catholic Secondary School athletes were unable to attend due to attendance at another sporting event.

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4. Peel Creative Minds Contest Winners – D. Amaral/C. Blanchard

Superintendent T. Lariviere introduced Principal M. Coutinho to acknowledge and celebrate thewinners of the Peel Creative Minds Contest. The contest theme was Canada’s 150th Anniversarythrough visual arts, video and essay.

Terence D’Souza, Father Michael Goetz student, won 1st Place for his essay, A Beacon of Hope; AMosaic of Culture. T. D’Souza was joined by Principal S. Antonutti.

M. Natividad, Cardinal Leger student, won 1st Place for her water colour poster. M. Natividadwas joined by Principal L. O’Leary.

B. Chinnery, J. Colacci and K. Salvatierra, St. Paul Catholic Secondary students, won 1st place fortheir video presentation. The students were joined by Principal J. Horvath.

Trustees expressed their pride in the student work.

Trustee B. Iannicca offered his apologies for arriving late. He was attending a Welcome to Kindergarten event at a school.

Trustee S. Hobin inquired about the video being shared with local mayors and the federal government. Staff will bring forward.

C Pastor’s Remarks Nil

D Delegations Nil

E Updates/Information/Reports from Trustees, for Receipt

i) Regular ReportsNil

ii) Student Voice Council Report

Student Trustees J. Alvi and T. Glod provided the Student Voice Update:

The Election of Student Trustees for 2017-2018 will take place on April 19, 2017 at the Catholic Education Centre.

The next Student Voice Council Meeting is scheduled for May 23, 2017. Student Trustees will be attending the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Annual

General Meeting.

Moved by S. Hobin

THAT THE STUDENT VOICE COUNCIL REPORT BE RECEIVED. CARRIED

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iii) Good News ItemsNil

1. Trustee S. Hobin expressed her pride in students and staff who creatively presented the HolyThursday Stations of the Cross with great attention to detail.

F Reports from Committees, for Receipt

1. Minutes of the Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting, March 22, 2017

Moved by S. Hobin

THAT THE MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING, MARCH 22, 2017, BE RECEIVED.

CARRIED

G Information/Reports from Administration, for Receipt

1. Catholic Education Week: Update and Presentation of Comprehensive School KitC. Blanchard/T. Cruz/S. Steer

Moved by E. O’Toole

THAT THE REPORT, CATHOLIC EDUCATION WEEK: UPDATE AND PRESENTATION OF COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL KIT, BE RECEIVED.

CARRIED

Superintendent of Program and Learning Services, C. Blanchard, introduced Academic Consultant, Religious Education and Faith Formation, P. De Vuono, to review the report. The Catholic Education Week Comprehensive School Kit is available electronically to support ecological practices.

Catholic Education Week will be celebrated April 30 to May 5, 2017. The theme of 2017 Catholic Education Week, Walking Forward Together, addresses the need for reconciliation and renewal.

In response to Trustees’ inquiry, staff clarified that the Archdiocese provided the letter shared with parishes. Staff will follow up with the Archdiocese on correspondence related to trustees.

2. Catholic Community Engagement ‐ S. Steer/C. Blanchard/T. Cruz

Moved by B. Iannicca

THAT THE REPORT, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, BE RECEIVED. CARRIED

Superintendent of Well-Being, Experiential Learning and Learning Services, S. Steer and Superintendent of Special Education and Learning Services, T. Cruz reviewed the report.

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Local and central engagement opportunities provide parents with information to increase their understanding of the education system, increase their ability to support their children in their learning and to receive relevant information and resources that will assist them in supporting the well-being of their child. Many schools have successfully accessed Ministry funding. Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grants supplement Catholic School Councils’ ability to provide outreach to parents by providing financial support for parent information sessions.

This year the Catholic School Council annual survey was conducted on-line.

A media presentation showcased some of the parent engagement sessions.

3. Overseas Excursions – Spring 2017 ‐ T. Lariviere

Moved by F. Di Cosola

THAT THE REPORT, OVERSEAS EXCURSIONS – SPRING 2017, BE RECEIVED. CARRIED

Superintendent T. Lariviere indicated the report summarized presentations made to the Overseas Excursions Committee on March 30 and 31, 2017. The procedures for excursions and the precautions for the 2017-2018 school year were reviewed. Travel to Europe for the 2017-2018 school year continues to be cancelled.

Trustee B. Iannicca inquired about Ciao Italia. Associate Director S. McWatters indicated the program is cancelled with the cancellation of travel to Europe.

In response to Trustee F. Di Cosola’s inquiry concerning student vaccinations, Superintendent T. Lariviere advised the Canadian travel advisory and a letter of recommended vaccines ispresented to parents. Student vaccination is decided by parents and family doctors.

Trustee F. Di Cosola indicated students continue to travel to the same location. Superintendent T. Lariviere advised most social justice trips build and maintain relationships with parishes andcommunities, and students continue to sustain the relationships.

In response to Student Trustee T. Glod’s inquiry about travel in 2018-2019, Superintendent T. Lariviere advised all student travel includes a close review to ensure the safety of students.

H Trustee, Committee, Administration Reports, Requiring Action

1. Policy 10.00: Homework – Kindergarten to Grade 12 – C. Blanchard

Moved by A. Abbruscato

THAT THE REPORT POLICY 10.00: HOMEWORK – KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12 , BE RECEIVED.

CARRIED

Superintendent C. Blanchard presented Policy 10.00: Homework-Kindergarten to Grade 12 which was last revised in 2009. This policy was recommended for review in keeping with the

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five-year cyclical review of policies within the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. There are no financial implications for the revision of this policy. General Administrative Procedure (GAP) 415, associated with this policy, will require revisions when the revised policy is approved.

The policy was revised to reflect requests from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) and the Central Committee for Catholic School Councils (CCCSC).

Staff indicated review of tests is captured in the Assessment policy. Homework expectations will be clarified in GAP.

The Homework Policy and GAP will be reflected in a broader communications plan and student agendas will reflect the changes.

Trustees requested the policy reflect culminating tasks and assignments. Staff will address and bring amendments forward at an upcoming meeting.

Moved by B. Iannicca

2. THAT RENAMING POLICY 10.00: HOMEWORK – KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12, TOPOLICY 10.00: HOMEWORK – KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12, INCLUDING STUDENTSWITH MODIFIED CURRICULUM EXPECTATIONS AND ALTERNATIVE CURRICULUMEXPECTATIONS, BE APPROVED.

CARRIED

I Notices of Motion Nil

J Additional Business Nil

K Questions asked of, and by Board Members

1. Trustee S. Hobin inquired about the student enrollment required to provide a Vice Principal inelementary and secondary schools. Staff provided the overall allocation based on the currentfunding formula and the process for adjusting and aligning to system and local needs.

2. Trustee S. Hobin inquired about the number of students in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)classes and possible future increases. Associate Director S. McWatters indicated self-containedclasses follow Ministry regulations. Staff continue to plan for elementary and secondaryprograms and services.

3. In response to Trustee S. Hobin, staff advised how the nature of the class for students withdiverse needs is established and supported.

4. Trustee S. Hobin expressed concern about specific types of classes. Superintendent of SpecialEducation and Learning Services, T. Cruz, indicated staff is engaged in a comprehensive review of programs and services and is reviewing the supports for specific learner needs.

5. Trustee S. Hobin inquired about students who may require help and parents are not supportive.

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Superintendent of Special Education and Learning Services, T. Cruz, indicated staff continue to meet with parents but ultimately it is a parental decision. Staff continues to provide staff support to ensure student and staff safety and student learning. Safety plans and equipment are in place.

6. Trustee F. Di Cosola inquired about Educational Resource Worker (ERW) training.Superintendent of Special Education and Learning Services, T. Cruz, advised ERWs receive avariety of professional learning including board training, Professional Development (PD) Daytraining, job embedded Professional Development, Summer Institute and on-line training.

7. In response to Trustee F. Di Cosola’s inquiry, Superintendent of Special Education and LearningServices, T. Cruz, advised ERWs are replaced when they are absent. Their skill set is specific.

8. In response to Trustee F. Di Cosola’s bullying inquiry, Superintendent of Special Education andLearning Services, T. Cruz, advised it is the practice to keep a written record in the school. TheSafe Schools Portal provides a documentation source for administrators. Incidents are recordedin the Safe Schools Portal, a secure site.

9. Trustee A. Abbruscato requested information on qualification requirements for French as aSecond Language (FSL) Teacher hiring.

L Declared Interest Item

M In Camera Session


THAT THE BOARD RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE IN CAMERA SESSION.

CARRIED

N Rise and Report

Approved the Minutes of the In Camera Session of the Faith and Program Committee Meeting of March 21, 2017 and personnel matter.

Moved by A. Abbruscato

THAT THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN CAMERA BE PRESENTED AND THAT THE COMMITTEE’S RECOMMENDATIONS BE ADOPTED.

CARRIED

O Future Meetings May 16, 2017 June 13, 2017

P Adjournment


THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 10:30 P.M. CARRIED

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Unapproved Minutes of the Special Education Advisory Committee – April 19, 2017 F 1 Pg. 1

Faith and Program Committee – May 16, 2017 Unapproved Minutes – Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – April 19, 2017 Page 1

Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 19, 2017, 7:00 p.m. Board Room, Catholic Education Centre Committee Members: Staff: S. Hobin, Chair, Trustee, Mississauga Wards 2 & 8 S. McWatters C. Koczmara, Community Living Mississauga T. Cruz L. del Rosario, Trustee, Mississauga Wards 6 & 11 D. Finegan‐Downey T. Thomas, Trustee (Alternate), Mississauga Wards 5 E. Fischer B. Iannicca, Trustee (Alternate), Mississauga Ward 7 C. Bova/W. Brunton M. Del Rosario, ABC Association for Bright Children K. Richardson/J. Pratt N. Vrbanek, ABC Association for Bright Children (Alternate) D. Farrace, Brampton Caledon Community Living

G. Brown C. Kyte

C. Munroe, Autism Ontario, Peel Chapter D. Lean J. Hatton, Autism Ontario, Peel Chapter (Alternate) L. Romano‐Dwyer L. Gaylie, Easter Seals Ontario S. Sweet N. Lewis, Canadian Mental Health Association/Peel M. Minnick D. Logan, Epilepsy Halton Peel Hamilton S. Pompili Bosco V. Okrugic, VOICE/Peel Parents for Hearing Impaired Children P. Atkinson M. Demata, VOICE/Peel Parents for Hearing Impaired Children (Alternate) T. Cameron L. Silvestri, Learning Disabilities Association of Peel Region L. Hutchison H. Bialowas, Down’s Syndrome Association of Peel: Caring Network J. Toste C. Encila, Down’s Syndrome Association of Peel: Caring Network (Alternate) P. Olivieri, CCCSC, Member at Large A. Pawlak, Member at Large

H. Gremmen/D. Hart R. Mittica P. Boniferro

L. Eschli R. Della‐Spina, Recorder K. Donaher

REGRETS: M. Del Rosario, P. Olivieri, M. Demata ABSENT: L. Silvestri, A. Pawlak, J. Hatton, N. Vrbanek

MINUTES

A Routine Matters

1. Call to Order and Attendance The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Chair Hobin. Regrets were noted, guests welcomed and attendance was taken. 2. Chair Hobin read, as part of our By‐Laws, under Routine Matters:

Acknowledgement of First Nations Sacred Territory – “We would like to acknowledge that this is the sacred territory of the Mississaugas of the New Credit.”

3. Opening Prayer – Easter Prayer Chair Hobin led us in prayer. Video Message from Fr. Tim Hanley was moved to the end of the meeting. 4. Approval of Agenda



Moved by C. Koczmara: THAT THE AGENDA BE APPROVED. CARRIED

5. Approval of Minutes – SEAC Meeting, March 22, 2017

Moved by L. Gaylie: THAT THE MINUTES OF MARCH 22, 2017 BE APPROVED. CARRIED 6. Previous Business ‐ NIL

B Presentations and Staff Reports

1. Finance Spring Budget Consultation; J. Cherepacha, B. Hester, G. Arangio, I. Fitz A presentation with handouts was completed as part of our budget consultation process. It included an overview of grants for students with special needs and what challenges we can expect for 2017‐18. Superintendent Cherepacha told SEAC that our feedback continues to be very important in the Board’s budget process. Information on Grants for Student Needs (GSN) was released April 12/17 and the Provincial Budget will be released April 27, 2017. The Province expects to balance the budget in 2017‐18 and this will be the final year of several phased‐in changes to some of the grants which the Board has incurred over the past 3‐4 years. Each year it is suggested that the Board approach the budget process planning for a 1 – 2% reduction in the budget. For 2017‐18, the High Needs Amount (HNA) per pupil allocation is being phased out and is being replaced by the Differentiated Special Education Needs Amount (DSENA). Superintendent Cherepacha reminded SEAC of the public webcast being held on April 26 at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. where questions can be entered and answered. The budget for 2017‐18 will be presented at the June 20 Regular Board Meeting and will be filed on June 30, 2017. Given budget challenges to the board overall, the board of Trustees continues to commit to an overexpenditure to support Special Education under funding as a priority. Questions were taken and answers given. Chair Hobin thanked the team for their presentation and consistent availability to present and inform at SEAC meetings.

2. Catholic Education Symposium – Institute of Catholic Education (ICE); D. Amaral A symposium on Catholic Education will take place November 14 & 15, 2017 put on by ICE. ICE is a provincial board which includes Ontario Catholic School Trustee Association and Ontario Catholic Bishops. It is expected that seven hundred people from all over the province will be attending this symposium. An email was drafted and will be sent out to SEAC members at 9:00 p.m. this evening with a link to Thought Exchange. Directions will be given for sign up and registration information. There will be 3 questions asked for thoughts and feedback. Names will not be associated with the comments made. The purpose of this tool will be to take all of the comments from all stakeholders and will be grouped by theme into a data base. The deadline for this input is May 19, 2017. The second part, STARS, will give opportunity to view what the Dufferin‐Peel themes for Catholic Education are and in mid June an email will be sent to rank the themes in order of importance. STAR and a Half, will be a moderated version and conversation through chat can be shared. A report will then come out of this and presented at the symposium in November. Student Voice, Trustees, CCCSAC Members, and possibly staff and parish priests will be invited to contribute. The link can be forwarded to family and friends who would benefit from paraticipating. Questions were taken and answers given.



C Budget ‐ NIL

D Updates/Information/Reports from Trustees

Trustee del Rosario gave some highlights from the Faith & Program meeting which took place on April 18/17.

1. Catholic Community Engagement. Parent engagement within school communities continues and due to pressures of child care and busy lives, families are invited to bring the family including children to the workshops to draw increased participation.

2. Approval of Overseas Excursion events took place. We continue to send students to Nicaragua, Cambodia and Dominican Republic for social justice. Two new countries for 2017‐18 for students to visit are Japan for Comm Tech and Iceland for Geography. There continues to be a ban on trips to Europe at this time and Canadian travel advisories are monitored for all travel. Cancellation insurance is mandatory.

3. Catholic Education Week is coming up on April 30 – May 5. The theme is “Walking Forward Together” and takes place across the province. Parishes and schools receive a full package and priests may announce through the parish bulletin. Schools have different activities happening during Catholic Education Week and SEAC members are encouraged to visit the schools to participate in some activities.

4. Reminder to SEAC about the April 26th webcast on budget. Details and links are on the Board website.

5. Many retirements are coming up and therefore staff changes are being reviewed for Principal and Vice Principal appointments. Associate Director S. McWatters will be retiring and the system is currently in the process of replacing her.

E Reports from Community Associations

1. Ontario Easter Seals held their telethon on April 9 and L. Gaylie, with her daughter Giselle, was interviewed. A video of the interview was shown and Lissette did an outstanding job promoting Catholic Education for all students including students with diverse learning needs within the Dufferin‐Peel CDSB. L. Gaylie also commented on the underfunding for Special Education.

2. Community Living Ontario recently commented in their newsletter on the underfunding in Special Education. C. Koczmara read a portion of the comments and it is online for those who want to read the article.

3. Community Living Ontario reported that in December 2017, Colin Sanders, who is 63 years old, a member of CLO, and has a son who suffers from intellectual and physical disabilities, will row across the Atlantic Ocean to raise awareness and support for families and their children with intellectual disabilities.

4. May is Community Living Month and on May 2nd at 12 p.m. on the west side of Celebration Square, the Community Living Mississauga flag will be raised and there will be a celebration.

5. A record crowd of family, friends and dignitaries attended the tribute to LiUNA Local 183 Business Manager, Jack Olivera. Over $600,000 was raised.

6. The petition “It Is Unacceptable” was signed by 1140 people and will be presented to the Legislative Assembly at Queen’s Park on April 25, 2017.

7. The first week of May is Mental Health week and N. Lewis will be doing many presentations and workshops in the school communities at parent council meetings. March for mental health will take place on May 6th from Nathan Philip Square.



8. Canadian Mental Health Association/Peel Dufferin will hold a cycling fundraiser which takes place from Nathan Philip Square on May 25. This is a National event and has taken place every year for the past 4 years.

F Work Groups

1. Budget Consultation/Feedback Members broke into work groups to discuss budget priorities. Information was collected and will be collated to bring forward to the Finance Dept for consideration when preparing the budget.

2. P. Atkinson presented Read/Write Gold technology workshops on April 4 & 6 at St. Marcellinus. Peter will give a full update at next month’s SEAC meeting. D. Logan attended the Thursday evening, April 6 and said it was well attended with some walk‐ins. Parents found it helpful and positive feedback was received, one comment was “you saved my life”. TextHelp (ReadWrite Gold) web‐based license was purchased and it will be accessible not only by students with diverse learning needs but by all students both at home and anywhere at school on Chrome Books, iPads, etc. across any platform. PD will be made available to staff in the fall. Other technology is being considered. Also at Faith & Program, technology and PRO Grants was showcased to the Trustees so they could see the work being done by staff and to encourage parent engagement. Discussion on possibilities for future PRO Grants that SEAC members would like to have presented went around the table. There were great ideas brought forward for the 2017‐18 PRO Grant application and are being considered. L. Eschli will be at SEAC next month and all feedback will be given to her for the application which is due to the Ministry later in May.

G Information and Correspondence

1. Draft Letter to the Honourable Mitzie Hunter – Reduction of funding in Special Education Chair Hobin explained to members that last year Dufferin‐Peel received additional funding. There have been other years where they have cut funding from Dufferin‐Peel. The drafted letter, asking for consideration for additional special education funds was read through and revised. Sharon and Christine to sign, and the letter to be mailed out next week.

H Communication

I Questions asked of, and by Committee Members

J Public Questions

K Future Meetings

Our next meeting presentation will focus on Special Needs Strategy as it moves forward into September.

May 17, 2017 June 14, 2017

The video message from Fr. Tim Hanley was shown.

L Adjournment

Moved by C. Koczmara: THAT THE MEETING BE ADJOURNED AT 10:08 PM.

CARRIED

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Faith and Program Committee

May 16, 2017

TECHNOLOGY ENABLED LEARNING AND TEACHING DIGITAL MARKETPLACE

Strategic Goals: Catholicity, Catholic Learning Environment, Technology

Administration/Operational

Faith and Program Committee – May 16, 2017 Technology Enabled Learning and Teaching Digital Marketplace

BACKGROUND

Educational institutions worldwide are identifying the importance of the global competency skillsets as they prepare their modern learners for an ever‐changing, globally connected, technology infused world. These skillsets include critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity/innovation (entrepreneurship). These skillsets are increasingly integrated into pedagogy to help prepare students for modern applications in society. As we journey forward in Dufferin‐Peel, we recognize that many of the careers and jobs we know today, will give way to technologies as industries adopt cost‐effective solutions. Today’s learners need to be better prepared for tomorrow's job‐market through the effective application and proficiencies of the global competencies. These shifts in teaching and application are paramount as former pedagogies that focused on lower levels on Bloom's Taxonomy such as recall and fact‐based learning give way to higher‐level thinking skills. DISCUSSION

Dufferin‐Peel offers various opportunities for educators to learn and share best practice in modern teaching strategies. One such example is Dufferin‐Peel’s Digital Marketplace. This is an annual event that showcases the effective use of board‐supported technologies to enhance modern pedagogies in today’s classrooms. Now in its third year, Dufferin‐Peel’s Digital Marketplace continues to honour teacher and student voice, highlighting innovation and a celebration of best‐practice strategies to enhance modern learning throughout Dufferin‐Peel. The objective is to highlight, share and collaborate with participants to leverage knowledge sharing and support building in Dufferin‐Peel. Examples in the recent Digital Marketplaces have showcased strategies and ideas to promote student inquiry, new strategies in Mathematics delivery, examples of documentation of student learning, variations in assessment, coding and makerspaces across grades, augmented reality, global citizenship, student voice through collaboration and communication and applications on the integration of STEAM (Science, technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). Digital Marketplace presenters span across all seven Families of Schools, divisions, subject areas and special education.

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Faith and Program Committee – May 16, 2017 Technology Enabled Learning and Teaching Digital Marketplace

For Dufferin‐Peel’s Digital Marketplace, presenters were asked to identify:

learning goals and success criteria of the activities/lesson/resource being shared

alignment to our Catholic Board Improvement Learning Cycle

curriculum connections and connection to the global competencies

successes and challenges along the way

connections to our Faith and the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

assessment strategies where applicable

additional resources and implementation strategies for participants The following Dufferin‐Peel educators will be highlighting their presentations at tonight’s Faith and Program Committee meeting:

Christ the King Catholic Elementary (Grade 8 Teacher K. Gizzi along with students) ‐ Filming, Editing, and Broadcasting Monthly School News Reports.

St. Jean‐Marie Vianney Elementary School (Teachers M. Labuda and T. Bell) ‐ DP Cloud and Google Drive.

Moving forward, Dufferin‐Peel will continue to offer opportunities for collaboration and knowledge building through Dufferin‐Peel’s Digital Marketplaces. THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION IS PROVIDED FOR CONSIDERATION:

THAT THE REPORT, TECHNOLOGY ENABLED LEARNING AND TEACHING

DIGITAL MARKETPLACE, BE RECEIVED.

Prepared by: N. de Castro Technology Enabled Learning and Teaching Contact A. Kwiecien, Academic Coordinator for Technology‐Based Learning C. Blanchard, Superintendent of Program and Learning Services R. Eberhardt, Superintendent, Learning Technology & CIO, Information and Communications Technology

Submitted by: C. Blanchard, Superintendent of Program and Learning Services R. Eberhardt, Superintendent, Learning Technology & CIO, Information and Communications Technology

Dated: May 10, 2017

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May 16, 2017

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND CARING SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY

Strategic Goals: Catholic Learning Environment: Catholic Community, Culture and Caring; Catholic Community Engagement


Faith and Program Committee – May 16, 2017 Catholic Community, Culture and Caring School Climate Survey

BACKGROUND

The 2016‐2017 Catholic Community, Culture, and Caring (CCCC) School Climate Student Survey was administered to Dufferin‐Peel students in Grades 4 through 12 in February 2017. This report provides an explanation of the framework used to develop the survey, some early review and analysis of the data and how system and school level data will be used to inform next steps. OVERVIEW

Rationale: The Ontario Ministry of Education focus on Safe and Accepting Schools and Positive School Climate requires that all schools across the province implement a school climate survey for students every two years. As a Catholic school board, our fundamental understanding of the inherent human dignity of all people helps us frame this requirement. The Dufferin‐Peel Catholic District School Board’s (the Board) Catholic Board Improvement Learning Cycle (CBILC) identifies that the Board is committed to “fostering the continuous development of all through a safe, caring and inclusive environment.” Furthermore, one of the action steps identified in the CBILC is to “identify attainable concrete next steps relative to baseline Catholic Community, Culture and Caring (CCCC) survey data and ongoing school needs.” In addition, the Catholic Community, Culture, and Caring School Climate (CCCC) Survey results will be used to monitor our progress for meeting goals identified in the Catholic Board Improvement Learning Cycle (CBILC).

Survey Framework. The CCCC School Climate Student Survey was revised in 2016‐2017 to provide a valid and accurate baseline measurement of student perception of school climate over time. The framework guiding survey revisions was adapted from national research investigating school climate as it relates to student engagement (Willms, Friesen, & Milton, 2009). In addition to collecting information about bullying, aggression, and well‐being, the survey focuses on student engagement. Student engagement is defined as “the extent to which students identify with and value schooling outcomes, have a sense of belonging at school, participate in academic and non‐academic activities, strive to meet the formal requirements of schooling, and make a serious personal investment in learning.”

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Furthermore, student engagement is further articulated in terms of:

Social Engagement: a sense of belonging and involvement in school life.

Academic Engagement: participation in the formal requirements of schooling.

Intellectual Engagement: a serious emotional investment in learning, using higher order thinking skills (such as analysis and evaluation) to increase understanding, solve complex problems, or construct new knowledge.

This framework identifying the various aspects of student engagement will serve to provide all involved in data analysis with a deeper understanding of the nature and components of student engagement. Results from the survey will be used to guide school teams to reinvision their own understanding of a more comprehensive review of social, academic and intellectual engagement in school. Deeper analaysis of data will provide schools an opportunity to reflect on the data presented, asking questions to ensure that student engagement correlated to student achievement and well‐being remain a primary focus for all school teams.

RESULTS

Data from the survey continues to be analyzed and reviewed by the Board’s Research Department from a local and system perspective. There were extremely high participation and completion rates on the survey among both elementary (23, 349 students) and secondary (19, 181) panels. The Research team is reviewing the data with respect to social, academic and intellectual engagement in grades 4 to 12. Responses indicate that the majority of students (55%) speak English as their first and only language. The top five languages spoken other than English are: Tagalog (7%), Spanish (7%), French (6%); Polish (5%), and Portuguese (4%).

The largest self‐identified groups are: European (26%), White (24%), South east Asian (13%), Black (10%), South Asian (10%). Approximately 10% of students identify as having more than one ethnic or cultural background. Further analysis indicates that 54% of all students belong to a racialized group.

Early data analysis and review indicates that 75% of students participate in at least one team or club in school. Over two thirds of students indicated having a high social engagement at school. Results related to bullying and aggression indicate that 13% of students reported incidents of social aggression (i.e., name calling, rumors, etc.) while only 5% of students reported incidents of cyber‐bullying.

DISCUSSION

Findings from the survey are being disseminated to each school team through a series of data workshops that are currently underway. School teams are comprised of an administrator and members of the school’s Catholic Community Culture and Caring Action Team. School teams are provided with high level system data and then spend time looking at and analyzing their own individual school data by school grade, division, etc. As part of the cycle of continuous improvement, school teams review, reflect upon, and refine their own Catholic School Improvement Learning Cycle (CSILC). Plans to address identified areas for improvement are developed by the school team with a look to implementation in the Fall of 2017. During the sessions, Board researchers and central staff such are available to serve as a resource to schools.

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In summary, Year One baseline data for measuring CBILC goals related to Catholic Community Engagement and Catholic Learning Environment: CCCC is being analyzed. Moving forward, schools will use the data specific to their own schools (i.e., elementary: grades four through eight responses; secondary: grades nine through twelve responses) to inform their action steps and responses in their CSILC: 2017 – 2018. As part of an iterative process, schools will continue to refine their action steps to ensure that they are responsive to the needs of each unique local school community. THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS ARE PROVIDED FOR CONSIDERATION:

THAT THE REPORT, CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND CARING SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY, BE RECEIVED.

Prepared by: C. Blanchard, Superintendent of Program and Learning Services

The Research Team

D. Amaral, Superintendent, Strategy, Policy and Global Learning

Submitted by: D. Amaral, Superintendent, Strategy, Policy and Global Learning

C. Blanchard, Superintendent of Program and Learning Services

Date: May 10, 2017

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May 16, 2017

THE LOCAL POLICE SCHOOL BOARD PROTOCOL AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH POLICE SERVICES

Strategic Goal: Catholic Community Engagement


Faith and Program Committee – May 16, 2017 The Local Police School Board Protocol and Partnerships with Police Services

BACKGROUND

“Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.” (Ecclesiastes 4:9)

The current Local Police School Board Protocol has been in place in the Dufferin‐Peel Catholic District School Board since 2011. This protocol is coherent with an overall Ministry of Education framework as well as with those in place in other school boards throughout the Province of Ontario. Over the past two to three years, a number of minor modifications have been proposed, at the behest of the Ministry of Education, with the hope that updated protocols be in place, at the local level, for the 2016/2017 school year. These changes were reviewed with a number of stakeholders, at the provincial level, including: police; school board administration; teacher and support staff federations; representatives of Principals and Vice‐Principals; etc. The Local Police School Board Protocol, in conjunction with a number of proactive programs and initiatives, both defines and supports Dufferin‐Peel’s relationship with police services in the region.

DISCUSSION

The Local Police School Board Protocol

The updated Local Police School Board Protocol for the Dufferin and Peel regions is in the process of being finalized and will be shared with schools through Family of Schools Supervisory Officer meetings. Changes, as noted, have been minor, including updates to the Lockdown/Hold and Secure/Shelter in Place and Bomb Threats General Administrative Procedures, so as to reflect the most current and effective practices to support student, staff and community safety. Overall, the Protocol is designed to outline the roles and responsibilities of police forces and school boards so as to promote the respectful and efficient resolution of incidents that may occur, with particular focuses on appropriate reporting, information sharing and investigations. Indeed, through the system’s Safe Schools Committee, school administrators were recently provided with in‐service opportunities to review and refine their practices in these regards. Once the protocol is officially signed, schools will share highlights of the protocol with their local communities, working with students, staff and parents. In preparation for the release of the Protocol to the system, a number of stakeholders, including teacher federations, were provided with the opportunity to review the protocol, so that it is reflective of a collaborative approach to supporting student, staff and community safety.

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Prevention

In addition to the Protocol, Dufferin‐Peel collaborates with police through a number of proactive practices and programs, aimed at reducing the need for responsive action after incidents have taken place. Some of these, outlined below, include: the Cyber Academy; the Worlds Collide program; and, the 2017 Special Olympics at the Ontario Provincial Summer Games. Work is also ongoing with School Resource Officers (SROs), formerly referred to as Neighbourhood Policing Unit (NPU). Cyber Academy

The Peel Safety Village Cyber Academy continues to provide a “hands on” interactive learning experience to deliver internet safety education to Grade 5 students across the region of Peel. Visiting the Academy is intended to provide students with a meaningful experience with the goal of making a significant impact on their ability to be safe when using the internet by making good choices and understanding the risks inherent in the use of the internet. This collaborative initiative supports our system goal of helping students develop into more positive digital citizens. The Peel Safety Village also offers programs for students in grade 1 (Community Helpers/911), grade 2 (Personal Safety/Pedestrian Safety) and grade 3 (Personal Safety/Bike Safety). Worlds Collide

Worlds Collide is an immersive, multi‐disciplinary program that brings together high school students and community members to teach the physical, emotional and societal impacts of collisions involving both vehicles and pedestrians. At one of our Secondary Schools, each department has incorporated the program into both curriculum and summative evaluations (such as culminating performance tasks). This program supports students with diverse pursuits in collaborating to bring about the positive outcome of community responsibility. 2017 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Summer Games

Peel Regional Police will be hosting the 2017 Special Olympics Ontario Provincial Summer Games from July 13 to 16 and has invited the local school boards to partner with them on a fundraising initiative to help offset the travel and accommodation costs for athletes from across the province to attend. The initiative, called Adopt an Athlete, has sought school communities to work with their School Resource Officers (formerly known as NPUs) to raise $500 each to help with an assigned athlete’s costs to attend and participate in the event. Twenty‐eight Dufferin‐Peel schools are participating, sponsoring a total of 35 athletes. In addition to sponsoring athletes, Dufferin‐Peel students have been given opportunities to volunteer during the games.

The partnerships of local police forces and school boards support safety and enrich life in community. In alignment with Dufferin‐Peel’s Strategic System Plan and Catholic Board Improvement Learning Plan, these partnerships also continue to provide opportunities to value the involvement of multiple stakeholders in the work of schools and the larger system, in the present and moving forward.

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THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION IS PROVIDED FOR CONSIDERATION:

THAT THE REPORT, THE LOCAL POLICE SCHOOL BOARD PROTOCOL AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH POLICE SERVICES, BE RECEIVED.

Prepared by: M. Vecchiarino, Superintendent, Brampton North‐East Family of Schools T. Cruz, Superintendent of Special Education and Learning Services Submitted by: M. Vecchiarino, Superintendent, Brampton North‐East Family of Schools T. Cruz, Superintendent of Special Education and Learning Services Dated: May 10, 2017

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May 16, 2017

STUDENT TRUSTEE ELECTION FOR 2017‐2018

Strategic Goal: Catholic Community Engagement

Policy/Governance

Faith and Program Committee – May 16, 2017 Student Trustee Election for 2017‐2018

BACKGROUND

In the spring, the Instructional Superintendent liaison with Student Trustees convenes a meeting of all Student Trustee candidates and the Student Council Prime Ministers.

Candidates have an opportunity to make presentations that speak to their suitability to represent the interests of students on the Board.

The Student Council Prime Ministers or delegates elect two candidates in accordance with board‐approved procedures.

The names of the two elected Trustees are provided to the ministry within 30 days after the election.

On Wednesday, April 19, 2017, the election of Students Trustees for the 2017‐2018 school year took place at the Dufferin‐Peel Catholic District School Board Catholic Education Centre. North Student Trustee Candidates and Electors

Number of participating schools: 12/12

South Student Trustee Candidates and Electors

Number of participating schools: 13/13

The Student Trustee Election Team was composed of:

Julia Alvi – North Student Trustee

Tomasz Glod – South Student Trustee

Olivia Faraone – Principal, Iona Catholic Secondary School

Michelina Battaglini – Principal, St. Michael Secondary School

Paula Callender – Student Voice Liaison, Program Department

Tim Lariviere – Superintendent, Mississauga East Family of Schools

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Faith and Program Committee – May 16, 2017 Student Trustee Election for 2017‐2018

DISCUSSION

The team was responsible for the preparation and the election process. Chair Mario Pascucci, Director

Marianne Mazzorato, and Associate Director Sheila McWatters brought greetings on behalf of the board

and staff.

All student trustee candidates and electors were introduced. All parents and staff present were

welcomed to the election and thanked for supporting the candidates.

The importance of the role of Student Trustee was outlined. Our current Student Trustees shared their

insights and experiences.

Each student trustee candidate, as per policy, spoke to his/her constituents for a maximum of three

minutes. Voting by secret ballot took place after the completion of the presentations. A tie resulted in a

second secret ballot. The student trustees for the 2017‐2018 year were announced.

2017 – 2018 North Student Trustee

Kris Tom, student at Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School

2017 – 2018 South Student Trustee

Scott Cameron, student at St. Martin Secondary School

THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATION IS PROVIDED FOR CONSIDERATION:

THAT THE REPORT, STUDENT TRUSTEE ELECTION FOR 2017 ‐ 2018, BE RECEIVED.

Prepared by: J. Alvi, Student Trustee, North

T. Glod, Student Trustee, South

M. Battaglini, Principal – St. Michael Secondary School

O. Faraone, Principal – Iona Catholic Secondary School

P. Callender, Student Voice Liaison – Program Department

T. Lariviere, Superintendent – Mississauga East Family of Schools

Submitted by: T. Lariviere, Superintendent – Mississauga East Family of Schools

Date: May 10, 2017

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