Centre de Services Scolaire de l'Énergie

The board meeting included several significant actions. Key items involved the formal swearing-in of two new board members, adoption of the board's agenda, and the adoption of the 2024-2025 Annual Report. The board also received the audited 2024-2025 financial statements. Substantial discussion focused on educational planning, resulting in the adoption of the revised Policy on Admission, Enrollment, and Transfer of Students for general education, the services to be provided by schools for 2026-2027, the 2026-2027 school calendar, and criteria for special vocation schools and Arts-études programs for 2026-2027. Furthermore, the triennial plan for building allocation and destination for 2026-2029, along with associated school lists and establishment acts for 2026-2027, were adopted. The board appointed Me Eric Hamelin to the ethics and integrity investigation committee for a five-year term and approved the 2026-2027 optional transportation and noon transport tariffs. Finally, a resolution was passed to sign the release of property rights condition related to a former school property sold to the City of Shawinigan in 1981.

The meeting included the adoption of the agenda with an addition regarding the Nature-Etudes Program, the nomination of Laurence Héroux as vice-president, and the approval of the minutes from the previous meeting. It also involved a closed-door session for the designation of community members, followed by the designation of Caroline Boucher and Marilyn Masse as community representatives. The council reviewed and acknowledged the declarations of ethics and interests from various members. Furthermore, the designation of Marie-Eve Charest as the new person responsible for processing complaints was approved. The budget for 2025-2026 was adopted and transmitted to the Ministry of Education, along with the policy on travel, meal, and accommodation expenses and compensatory rates for 2025-2026. The council approved the statement of school taxes and authorized measures for the collection of arrears. Additionally, a credit line borrowing scheme with the Fonds de financement was approved, and modifications were made to the authorizations and attestation certificates. A request for the addition of spaces at École Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption was confirmed, and the annual report of the person responsible for processing complaints was presented. Lastly, the implementation of a special educational project within the Nature-Etudes Program was approved.

The 2023-2027 plan emphasizes the success of all students through commitment, collaboration, and respect. It is informed by consultations with students, parents, and staff, identifying key directions to guide actions over the next four years. The plan aims to meet the needs of students and motivate staff in line with the organization's mission and vision, fostering a supportive and stimulating environment.

The agenda included the presentation of the regional ombudsman's report for students, the public presentation of the annual report, and the resignation of the general manager for retirement purposes. The calendar for the 2025-2026 board meetings was adopted. The financial resources services presented a budgetary follow-up as of December 31, 2024, and a contract was awarded for an external audit mandate. The policy on the role and responsibilities of IT services was abolished. A person was designated to assist parents or students in situations of bullying or violence. Authorization was granted for the signing of a management agreement for the Malhiot Forest for Education and Research. The policy for promoting vocational training was abolished. School calendars for 2025-2026 were adopted for vocational training and general adult education. A contract was awarded for interior renovation work at École secondaire des Chutes.

The meeting covered topics such as the adoption of the agenda with an addition regarding short-term financing, an intervention from the public regarding labor relations in school transportation, and a summary of the FCSSQ annual general meeting. Discussions and resolutions were made concerning the management of cadre personnel, including the adoption of a new policy and the abolition of previous policies. Financial matters were addressed, including compensatory rates for travel expenses, the conclusion of a financial services agreement with Desjardins, information on the school tax rate for 2024-2025, and short-term financing arrangements. The council also discussed the renewal of a protocol agreement for the implementation and management of a shooting range, a project to terminate employment, local arrangements for teaching staff, and modifications to the triennial plan for 2024-2027.