Mark Ellis

This Student Achievement Plan for the Toronto District School Board outlines key strategic priorities for the 2024-2025 academic year. It focuses on three main areas: improving student learning outcomes in core academic skills (literacy and mathematics); preparing students for future success by enhancing graduation rates and readiness for post-secondary education or careers; and fostering student engagement and well-being through initiatives that support mental health, participation, and a positive school environment.

The document details decisions made by the Supervisor concerning several items. Key approvals include the contract award for construction services at Alexander Muir/Gladstone Avenue Junior and Senior Public School/The Grove Community School to Gorbern Mechanical Contractor Limited for $8,972,880.00 plus HST. Authorization was granted to the Toronto Lands Corporation to negotiate and execute a Community Planning and Partnerships lease agreement with the South Asian Autism Awareness Centre Services (SAAAC) at Edgewood Public School to support the Ontario Autism Program's Entry to School Program. Additionally, a recommendation from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) at its January 12, 2026 meeting was received, asserting that the Provincial Supervisor must afford SEAC an opportunity to be heard before making a decision on a SEAC recommendation.

The document summarizes decisions stemming from board and committee meetings. Key discussions included the adoption of Audit Committee Reports No. 6 (Private and Public) from December 8, 2025, and the approval of the audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025. Recommendations from the Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) meeting of December 8, 2025, were referred to staff, covering proposals for an April 2026 Town Hall, principles for a new Student and Family Support Office for students with disabilities, and requirements for promptly posting meeting documents and including detailed feedback in SEAC minutes. Additionally, a report was requested to identify additional classroom supports in numeracy and literacy, which involved rescinding a previous item from the March 5, 2025, Special Meeting of the Board. The Audit Committee proceedings also involved recommending the approval of an extension for an external member's term and receiving updates on the Internal Audit Department and the Regional Internal Audit Team Status.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on several key topics. The Integrity Commissioner's Annual Report for the operating period of February 14, 2024, to February 13, 2025, was received and approved for publication on the Board's website. Additionally, Audit Committee Reports No. 4 and No. 5 were reviewed and adopted. Revisions to policy P048, the Occupational Health and Safety Policy, and policy P072, the Workplace Violence Prevention Policy, were also approved. Operational Procedures PR576, related to Operated EarlyON Child and Family Centre Planning, Review, and Distribution, were circulated for information.

The meeting included discussions and decisions made in private, a motion to move unfinished items to the next board meeting, and a motion to adjourn.