Phédra Deslandes

The board meeting covered several key administrative and operational items. Discussions included the introduction of a new board member, the receipt of the regional student ombudsman's annual report, and the approval of the neutral valuation sharing for the upcoming school year. The board also appointed an external auditor for the 2026 fiscal year and received an account of contracts managed by the material resources and community buildings service. Furthermore, the board reviewed the progress of the engagement plan for success, the timeline for board member designation, and the school transportation policy revision. The meeting concluded with the termination of a board member's mandate and an in-camera session.

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.