Joe Santa Maria

This Special Education Plan outlines the Algoma District School Board's comprehensive approach to providing special education programs and services from kindergarten through graduation. It emphasizes supporting the inclusion and integration of exceptional students, while offering a broad range of individualized programs and services tailored to unique needs. Key areas include identification procedures, various assessment methods, individualized education plans, staffing models, placement options, and coordination with external agencies and parents. The plan aims to foster confident learners and caring citizens by ensuring appropriate support and resources, adhering to provincial regulations, and promoting a collaborative learning community.

The document details the approval process for the 2026-2027 budget. It covers the receipt of Core Funding and Responsive Education Programs (REP) allocations from the Ministry of Education. It outlines the budget planning process, including the budget review conducted by the Operations & Budget Committee regarding grant projections and financial strategies. The report includes several attachments related to estimates for revenue and expenditures, special education allocations, and analysis of surplus/deficit balances, culminating in a motion to approve a total budget of $209,010,248.

The committee reviewed the draft Special Education Plan and discussed member organization updates concerning school transitions, employment programs, and community awareness initiatives. The Board of Trustees provided updates on school infrastructure projects, the Nurturing Algoma presentation, youth substance use prevention, and policy approvals. Administration reported on recent professional development sessions, software training implementation for staff, and specialized training workshops for autism support.

This Student Achievement Plan outlines the strategic direction for the 2024-2025 academic year, focusing on three key areas: achievement of learning outcomes in core academic skills, preparation of students for future success, and student engagement and well-being. The plan aims to improve literacy and math learning, enhance graduation rates, ensure preparedness for future pathways, and foster student participation, attendance, and mental health through specific goals and measures.

This document outlines the Algoma District School Board's comprehensive ventilation strategy to optimize air quality in schools. Key measures include increasing fresh air intake based on occupancy, upgrading filters to MERV 13 with increased change frequency, conducting ventilation assessments, and extending the operating duration of ventilation equipment. The strategy is supported by significant board-level investments in ventilation projects, which have been ongoing since 2020-21 and are planned through 2023-24, ensuring improved air quality across all schools.