Manon Dumaresq

This triennial plan outlines the allocation and intended use of various educational buildings across multiple locations from 2026 to 2029. It details the capacity, teaching types (youth, adult, professional training), and projected clientele for each institution. The plan aims to strategically manage educational infrastructure to serve diverse educational needs.

The board meeting addressed several key agenda items, including reports from the administration on the progress of the Success Engagement Plan and updates on funds collected for the Fondation Étincelle Jeunesse. The board adopted the youth sector school calendar for the 2026-2027 academic year and approved a land transfer to the Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles to facilitate the construction of a student residence in Grande-Rivière in exchange for housing reserved for vocational students. Additionally, the board approved the resource allocation frameworks for vocational training and general adult education for the 2026-2027 period, and received a status update regarding mandatory training for board members.

The board meeting focused on an investment project concerning the repair of foundation drainage and service connections at École Le Bois-Vivant in New Richmond. The board approved the selection of J.A. & L. Nadeau Inc., the lowest bidder, for these works at a total cost of $1,109,737.68 excluding taxes.

The board discussed and addressed several key items during the meeting. Reports from the President, the Parent Committee, and the Director General were presented. The 2024-2025 Annual Report was formally adopted for submission to the Ministry of Education. A significant action was the authorization of the sale of the Plateau School in Saint-Alexis-de-Matapédia to the municipality, including a waiver of the school service center's right of first refusal to facilitate the project's development. Additionally, the board adopted the policy on admission, registration, and attendance for the 2026-2027 school year, as well as the policy regarding the organization of educational services for handicapped students and students with learning or adaptation difficulties.

The board meeting focused on several administrative and educational matters, including a review of the recent fire at École Bourg de Carleton-sur-Mer, the adoption of educational service distribution plans between schools and centers, and the approval of the educational resource allocation framework for the 2026-2027 period, which included discussions on orthopedagogy services. The board also addressed the election process for members with expiring mandates, approved a modification to the establishment act for École Bourg de Carleton-sur-Mer, and appointed new members to the inquiry and ethics committee.