David Peirce

The board meeting addressed routine matters including land acknowledgment and the approval of policies regarding occupational health and safety, workplace harassment, workplace violence, and employee health and wellness. Presentations were held to celebrate national and provincial student medalists. Key reports discussed included the final report for the 2025-2026 Math Achievement Action Plan, the 2026-2027 original estimates for operating funding, and future planning. Additionally, the board discussed staffing, student achievement, and budget consultation survey results.

The committee convened to facilitate an open discussion and address questions regarding the attendance area review for the specified family of schools. The session included feedback from committee members and resource staff, followed by formal adjournment.

The Niagara Catholic Equity Action Plan outlines a strategic approach to fostering inclusive, equitable, and safe school communities. It focuses on enhancing school and classroom practices through culturally relevant pedagogy and equitable approaches to improve student achievement, engagement, and representation. The plan also emphasizes data-driven decision-making utilizing student data for various improvement plans, providing professional learning for staff on equity and inclusion, and recruiting diverse personnel. Key strategic pillars include advancing student achievement, celebrating Catholic faith and values, effective resource management, and strengthening staff relationships.

The committee meeting covered a range of agenda items, including the presentation of new student trustees, the 2026-2027 original estimates, and a family of schools ad hoc attendance area review. Updates were provided regarding student senate activities and senior staff good news. The committee also discussed and recommended various governance policies, reviewed a policy review schedule, and addressed correspondence from OECTA. Additionally, the committee reviewed the boundaries for several elementary schools and the transition of Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School to a single-track French Immersion program.

The committee reviewed the Regional Internal Audit Status Report and discussed the proposed 2026-2027 regional internal audit plan. This plan focuses on risk management, including entity-level assessments, a refresh of the strategic risk assessment, and ongoing follow-up reviews on various audit areas such as attendance support, human resources, and IT controls. The meeting also addressed reports on the in-camera session and outlined the schedule for future committee meetings.