Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Board Meeting
The board meeting addressed several critical operational and educational areas. Financial discussions focused on the upcoming fiscal year budget estimates, strategies for managing projected deficits, and the approval of new child care license rates. The board also reviewed significant capital projects, including school renewals and accessibility improvements. Special education remained a priority, with the review and approval of the Special Education Plan, which covers programming, services, and budgetary allocations. Additionally, the meeting covered policy updates regarding occupational health, safety, and workplace violence prevention, alongside structural governance changes, including the dissolution of the Human Resources Trustee Special Committee. Updates were also provided on the provincial Kindergarten curriculum and various facility services capital project statuses.
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Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Board Meeting
The Board meeting addressed several key initiatives and committee reports. Discussions included the development of an Artificial Intelligence policy, updates on the Multi-Year Strategic Plan, and the Student Nutrition Strategy. The Board reviewed reports from the Audit Committee regarding budget deficits, the Governance Committee on meeting schedules and professional development, and the Finance & Facilities Committee on funding models. Further updates were provided on transportation services, French as a Second Language programming, and the implementation of an integrated accessibility policy. An amendment to childcare program licence rates was also considered.
Apr 30, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Program Committee Meeting
The Program Committee meeting focused on a progress report regarding the Multi-Year Strategic Plan and Student Nutrition. Key discussions included the development and implementation of a Student Nutrition Strategy, the expansion of Student Nutrition Programs across various schools, and the utilization of the Student Nutrition Toolkit. Additionally, the committee reviewed the Ministry Student Achievement Plan, which outlines goals for literacy, math, and student well-being, and examined a pilot project between Orchard Park Secondary School and Eastdale Elementary School. Funding allocations from the Hamilton Foundation for Student Success, the Brantford Bulldogs, and Tastebuds were highlighted to support program sustainability.
Mar 26, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Program Committee Meeting
The committee meeting focused on two primary reports. The first report detailed the progress on the Multi-Year Strategic Plan and three specific goals of the 2025-2026 Board Improvement Plan: improving literacy achievement, improving numeracy achievement, and increasing preparedness for the future. The second report covered the Human Rights and Equity Action Plan for 2023-2028, highlighting work on Indigenous educational wellness, inclusive classroom pedagogies, dismantling anti-Black racism, and the results from the Human Rights and Hate-Based Incidents Response Tracking Tool.
