Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Program Committee Meeting
The Program Committee meeting focused on a progress report regarding the Multi-Year Strategic Plan and Student Nutrition. Key discussions included the development and implementation of a Student Nutrition Strategy, the expansion of Student Nutrition Programs across various schools, and the utilization of the Student Nutrition Toolkit. Additionally, the committee reviewed the Ministry Student Achievement Plan, which outlines goals for literacy, math, and student well-being, and examined a pilot project between Orchard Park Secondary School and Eastdale Elementary School. Funding allocations from the Hamilton Foundation for Student Success, the Brantford Bulldogs, and Tastebuds were highlighted to support program sustainability.
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The meeting included a presentation on new accessibility funding from the Ministry of Education for HWDSB projects, including potential elevator installations and general accessibility improvements. The committee reviewed the Building Responsive Approaches for Instructional Needs (BRAIN) guide, designed to support staff in understanding student learning profiles and reducing cognitive load. Updates were provided on trustee organizational meetings, legislative impacts from Bill 33, school naming policies, and recent program reviews. Additionally, information was shared regarding successful grant applications for professional development and accessibility expansion, ongoing collaborations on professional learning, changes to Education and Community Partnership Programs, and upcoming policy discussions.
May 31, 2021·Board meeting
Hamilton Wentworth District School Board Board Meeting
The board meeting included a land acknowledgement and a period of silence to honor children discovered at a residential school. The meeting featured 'Profiling Excellence' awards to recognize outstanding contributions by students, staff, and educators in various areas, including Holocaust remembrance, special education leadership, mental health initiatives, and community service. Business items included approval of the agenda, processing of correspondence, and a report from the Governance Committee regarding board meeting dates and trustee handbook amendments.
