Phédra Deslandes

This Cultural Policy aims to reinforce education and awareness of arts and culture within the school system, serving as a primary pathway to cultural access. It outlines three main orientations: promoting openness to others and the world, creating favorable conditions for cultural integration and expression among students and staff, and facilitating partnerships with local and regional cultural communities. The policy is designed to support student success and development, foster identity, creativity, and inclusion, and prepare individuals to navigate a diverse and evolving world.

This document, titled 'Educational Pathways at CSSTL', serves to inform about the various educational routes and specialized classes available within the CSSTL system. It details different types of specialized classes for diverse student needs, such as global development, vocational training, autism spectrum disorder, socio-affective difficulties, learning support, cognitive accessibility, and language development. The document also outlines possible academic progressions from primary to secondary cycles, including provisions for cycle extensions and transitions to vocational training or adult general education, all designed to facilitate student success.

The ordinary board meeting addressed several key decisions and discussions. Decisions included taking note of the 2024-2025 financial statements and the external auditor's report. The board adopted the admission and enrollment criteria for the 2026-2027 school year, as well as the triennial building allocation and destination plan for 2026-2027. The 2024-2025 annual report was tabled. The board adopted the Sustainable Development Policy, effective December 10, 2025, and mandated negotiation for school bus transportation contracts expiring in June 2026. A modification to the 2026-2027 school calendar was adopted to accommodate a statutory holiday. Furthermore, the modified version of the board of directors' operating rules regulation was adopted. A point of discussion involved the implementation plan for the Engagement Plan for Success (2025-2026). Follow-ups were provided on the Human Resources Committee, Audit Committee, and Governance and Ethics Committee activities.

The extraordinary session addressed the adoption of the agenda for the January 13, 2026 meeting and included a public question period where no questions were posed. The primary decision point concerned the reorganization and renovations at the administrative and cultural center following a damage event on August 9, 2024. The board unanimously resolved to award the contract for the renovation and reorganization of the basement and ground floor to EMJ Construction inc., the lowest conforming bidder, for an amount of $5,328,168.00 plus applicable taxes ($6,126,061.16 total), authorizing the relevant director to sign the purchase order. A portion of the meeting was held in camera (huis-clos) to discuss board member exchanges before the session was adjourned.

The meeting included the adoption of the agenda and the previous meeting's minutes from May 26, 2025. Discussions focused on providing feedback regarding the September 22, 2025 virtual general assembly. The governing rules for 2025-2026 were adopted following a presentation by leadership, which included allocating funds for the "Une place pour tous" contest during EHDAA Student Week. A presentation on pedagogical differentiation measures was delivered by representatives from educational services. The Director of Youth Educational Services provided updates on extraterritorial agreements for 2025-2026, the 2023-2027 commitment plan for success (PEVR), and the action plan for Youth Educational Services, highlighting two priorities related to EHDAA clientele concerning differentiation understanding and prevention practices. Members also discussed budget cuts and the continued priority of direct student service. Future discussions are planned regarding school pathways, modification assessments, and technological aids.