Salma Benhadad

The board meeting included the recognition and retirement of a long-serving superintendent and the presentation of honors and merit certificates to staff members for their contributions to teaching and community service. Key administrative discussions covered the financial management results from the previous year, including the allocation of the year-end surplus towards strategic priorities like mobile classrooms and campus planning. The board also reviewed and adopted revised budget forecasts for the current year, influenced by enrollment growth and salary adjustments.

The board meeting focused on several key agenda items, including a territorial recognition acknowledgement, the presentation of emeritus certificates to students for their achievements in curling, academic awards, and a cybersecurity competition. Furthermore, the meeting marked the official appointment of a new student representative to the council. Finally, the board initiated a consultation process regarding the definition of catchment areas for a new school scheduled to open in September 2025.

The council meeting included the recognition of students for their achievements in a national spelling championship and a review of the balanced calendar implementation for a new school. Decisions were made regarding the establishment of a transport sector for the new Avalon 3 school and the initiation of a name selection process for a new high school campus.

The board meeting primarily focused on a territorial recognition statement and a formal condemnation of discrimination and racism within the school community. A prayer was recited, followed by the adoption of the agenda. The main action item involved the discussion and resolution of complaints regarding a trustee, resulting in the imposition of specific sanctions, including a letter of reprimand, restrictions on in-person attendance at meetings, and a requirement to complete professional relationship training.

This document outlines the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE)'s integrated strategy for equity and inclusive education. This five-year plan (2021-2026) is built upon four pillars: schools and the classroom, leadership, governance and human resources, data collection, and organizational culture. It specifically addresses the needs of historically marginalized communities, including female, newly arrived, racialized individuals, people with disabilities, and the 2S, GPTQIA+ community. The strategy aims to foster an environment where every student and staff member feels respected, valued, and supported, promoting well-being and full development through inclusive practices, and working to eliminate all forms of discrimination.