Kassandra Germain

The board discussed various operational and administrative matters, including the authorization of a passage servitude for École Sainte-Thérèse, the land cession of a property on Chemin du Volair, and the approval of school calendars for the 2026-2027 period. A new policy regarding support staff during building closures due to weather was adopted. Appointments were made to the ethics and professional conduct investigation committee. The board also reviewed the annual activity report of the regional student ombudsman, discussed budget orientations, potential impacts of new disadvantage indices, and the planning for a common registrar for vocational training. Additionally, updates were provided on the personnel recognition program, foundation activities, and a closed session was held.

The special meeting commenced with a welcome address and verification of the quorum. The key discussion centered on a follow-up to Resolution CA-2025-108, which concerned temporary measures related to legal mandates. The Board unanimously resolved to maintain the measures established by Resolution CA-2025-108 until June 30, 2026, and approved the associated agreement terms. The meeting concluded with the adoption of the agenda and the formal closing of the session.

Key discussion topics involved the adoption of the agenda, which included multiple resolution blocks. Decisions included the approval of the financial statement and the external auditor's report for 2024-2025, and the allocation of surpluses/deficits to institutions for 2024-2025 according to established policy criteria, including specific rules for childcare services surpluses. The Board accepted the financial follow-up report for the 2025-2026 staffing plan. Policy amendments were adopted concerning the allocation criteria between institutions for 2025-2026, and the previous Information Integrated Management Policy was repealed in favor of the new Documentary Management Policy. Significant decisions included authorizing the filing of an official request for the disposition of the Antoine-De Saint-Exupéry school building due to structural issues, and authorizing the acquisition of the property located at 1791, rue Roussel in Ville Saguenay. The Board also authorized the signing of a supply contract for equipment related to the Metal Transformation in Fusion program. Furthermore, resolutions were passed adopting the project to divide the Boréale---L'Horizon school establishment and adopting the associated establishment acts, effective July 1, 2026. The Annual Report for 2024-2025 was formally received and accepted. The proposed 2026-2027 school calendar for the youth sector and the educational services provided for primary and secondary levels were also authorized/adopted. Statutory reports from various committees were noted, with detailed reports deferred to the next ordinary session.

The budget for 2025-2026 includes revenues from general subsidies, investment subsidies, other subsidies and contributions, school taxes, tuition fees and amortization of deferred investment subsidies. Expenses include teaching and training activities, teaching and training support, support services, administrative activities, and activities related to movable and immovable property. The budget is impacted by significant budget cuts announced to the Education network and the inability to use a portion of the accumulated surplus to balance the budget.