Algoma District School Board

This document outlines the Algoma District School Board's comprehensive Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan. It details the roles and responsibilities of the Board, staff, students, and parents/guardians in fostering a safe and inclusive school environment. Key focus areas include implementing various prevention strategies at both school and classroom levels, establishing clear intervention protocols, ensuring ongoing monitoring and review of effectiveness, and forming a School Well-Being Team to advise on related strategies. The plan aims to address bullying, promote positive relationships, and maintain a healthy school climate.

The meeting included the approval of the agenda and minutes from the September 9, 2025 session. Correspondence addressed an email from a private practitioner seeking to present on truancy concerns, which was redirected to senior administration and the board of trustees as it falls outside the direct scope of special education programs. A significant portion of the meeting involved a presentation and discussion regarding the Project SEARCH program, a school-to-work transition initiative for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities, detailing its international model, local partnership structure (ADSB, Community Living Algoma, Sault Area Hospital), intern eligibility, and criteria for successful employment outcomes. Member organization updates were provided by North Shore Tribal Council, Thrive, Community Living Algoma, Autism Ontario, and Algoma Family Services. The Trustee report noted a donation received for breakfast programs and updates on the Capital Plan. Administration reported on attendance at the Provincial CTEP/ECPP Conference and a recent Secondary SERT learning session covering IEP development and Locally Developed Credit Courses.

The meeting focused on several key agenda items. The Chair's Report included an update regarding the November 17 Chairs' meeting concerning Parent Engagement Allocations. In Old Business, Superintendent Joe Maurice presented an overview of the Parent Voice Survey results, a summary of which will be distributed to School Councils. New Business involved brainstorming potential topics for a future parent workshop or session; suggested topics included bullying and safety, mental health, artificial intelligence, and cultural sensitivity. It was also noted that one representative would attend a Ministry Webinar on January 22nd.

The agenda includes a call to order, land acknowledgment, approval of the agenda, and conflict of interest declarations. The consent agenda features the approval of regular board meeting minutes and SEAC meeting minutes, along with bank and capital project borrowing resolutions, and a by-law for the 2026 Education Tax Levy. Senior administration reports cover a donation from USW Local 2251, an overview of summer capital projects, and a discussion of hiring and conflict of interest policies. The board reports include updates from the Director, Chair, Student Trustee, OPSBA, and the Parent Involvement Committee. The meeting will also cover motions to move into and adjourn an in-camera session, as well as a motion to adjourn the regular board meeting.

The Audit Committee presented its annual report to the Board of Trustees, highlighting the committee's composition and activities for the year. Key administrative tasks included focusing internal audit on key risk areas, clarifying the audit committee's role in reviewing audit functions and financial reporting processes, developing an internal audit work plan, and developing a meeting schedule and agenda for the year.