Jamie Schoular

The boards presented data related to their school planning and operations, providing an opportunity for participants to ask questions. Key topics addressed included the naming process for a new 7-12 school in Cornwall, the methodologies used for assessing population movement and enrollment forecasting including the use of Ministry of Finance data, and the processes for identifying new school sites in response to emerging enrollment growth and municipal development projects.

This work plan outlines key goals for 2025-2026 across four primary areas. It focuses on achieving student success in reading, writing, and math at grade level, and ensuring timely graduation through effective teaching strategies, data utilization, and culturally responsive education. The plan also details initiatives for comprehensive student and family supports, including well-being programs, access to physical activities, and the launch of a new support office. Furthermore, it addresses providing staff with essential tools, fostering a positive workplace culture, and improving recruitment, alongside a commitment to responsible financial management through balanced budgets and impactful, student-focused spending.

This Multi-Year Accessibility Plan outlines actions to identify, remove, and prevent accessibility barriers across the organization. It is aligned with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Accessible Canada Act (ACA), focusing on key areas including customer service, information and communications, employment, transportation, procurement, and training. The plan aims to address barriers in the physical environment, learning environment, and systemic attitudes, fostering equitable, inclusive, and accessible learning and working environments that promote dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity for all stakeholders.

The meeting includes a presentation on the school improvement plan and a financial update. Subcommittees will provide status reports on school council best practices, a parent awareness campaign, and membership. Additionally, the agenda covers an update on the library collection, polling and voting for school council webinar topics, voting on the use of funds, and addressing requests for information from the board.

This Student Achievement Plan outlines the strategic direction for the Upper Canada DSB for the 2024-2025 academic year. It focuses on three core pillars: Achievement of Learning Outcomes in Core Academic Skills, Preparation of Students for Future Success, and Student Engagement & Well-Being. Key goals include improving students' literacy and math learning, enhancing graduation rates, fostering overall student well-being, and increasing student participation in learning. The plan's overarching aim is to ensure students achieve grade-level proficiency in core academic skills and are prepared for future success.