Caroline Beaudoin

The board discussed several strategic and administrative items, including the continuation of food aid programs and upcoming visits from educational governance experts. The board reviewed and approved the 2026-2027 calendar for board meetings, the staffing plan for management personnel, and a new policy for noon-hour supervision services. Additionally, the board approved an amendment to the establishment act of École internationale Saint-François-Xavier, specifically regarding its name change and disaffiliation from the International Baccalaureate program. Finally, a partial submission for real estate projects for the 2026-2027 period was authorized, covering various maintenance and renovation works at multiple school facilities.

The board discussed several key topics including strategic issues such as the modernization of budgetary measures by the Ministry of Education and updates on student population projections. Decisions were made regarding the division of the school service center territory into five districts effective July 2026. The board reviewed and adopted recommendations regarding educational services for specific school buildings, the official list of schools and establishment acts for the 2026-2027 school year, and a revised policy concerning travel, meal, accommodation, and representation expenses. Furthermore, the board authorized new real estate projects at École des Vieux-Moulins and École internationale Saint-François-Xavier, and resolved to discontinue the midday school transportation service for École Lanouette.

The board discussed and approved modifications to the educational services offered at École des Vieux-Moulins, including criteria for maintaining a combined first and second-year secondary group and procedures for potential student transfers. Consequently, an amendment to the establishment acts for École des Vieux-Moulins and Saint-Modeste was approved. Additionally, the board authorized participation in a group purchasing mandate for standard and adaptable classroom furniture, with an estimated purchase volume of $625,000 over three years.

The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational matters. Key topics included the appointment of members to several statutory committees, including the Governance and Ethics Committee and the Inquiry and Ethics Committee. The board approved an amendment to the adult general education school calendar and authorized a procurement purchase outside of Canada. Additionally, a new policy regarding the awarding of procurement, service, and construction contracts was adopted, and the board reviewed the list of schools and establishment acts for the upcoming school year.

The meeting commenced with a public information and consultation session regarding the 2024-2025 Annual Report, after which the board noted the excellent performance of the staff. Key agenda items included the election of Dominique Brière as Vice-President of the Board of Directors. Major resolutions involved determining the educational services to be provided in schools starting in the 2026-2027 school year, adopting rules and criteria for student enrollment for 2026-2027, and approving the 2026-2027 school calendars for youth education, adult education, and professional training. The board also established the triennial plan for the distribution and destination of its buildings for 2026-2029. Furthermore, authorization was granted for necessary external purchases, including software licenses, and appointments were formalized for the Chief of Organizational Information Security (CSIO) and two Organizational Coordinators of Information Security Measures (COMSI). Finally, the board authorized a public call for tenders to acquire dynamic automated molding equipment for the Pavillon-de-l'Avenir Professional Training Center.