Véronique Bolduc

The committee discussed several items, including the presentation of the 2025 Quebec portrait for students with special needs and a progress report on the development of a guide for students with special needs, which will include an infographic and potential translations. A status update was provided regarding service adjustments at École des Mousserons, including revised group structures and new staff appointments. The administration reported on upcoming conferences regarding emotional management and parental supervision, as well as the return of summer literacy camps. Additional reports included discussions on expenditure accounts, recent committee of parents' meeting topics, and a success story from École Plein-Soleil regarding student feedback. The committee also noted plans to track the status of new arrivals at the school service center on a recurring basis.

The board discussed and approved an amendment to a resolution regarding the sale of a lot at École La Mennais. A grant application was authorized for the construction of a gymnasium and gymnastics facility at École Pointe-Lévy. The board approved seeking ministerial authorization to acquire a municipal library building for École de la Source. Additionally, the board voted to join a government group purchasing mandate for information technology equipment. The meeting also included an update on the request to de-institutionalize two school buildings, information on upcoming deadlines for board candidates, a summary of contracts exceeding $139,000, and a report from the Director General regarding budget projections and organizational recognitions.

The committee discussed updates on immigration statistics and the implementation of a new intake desk for immigrant students. Plans for upcoming webinars regarding early childhood education transitions and violence prevention were addressed. The committee explored strategies to improve its public visibility through potential website redesigns and clearer communication. Additionally, the committee reviewed a resolution regarding professional service waiting times and evaluated the latest draft of the EHDAA guide, considering formats for future distribution. A report was provided regarding the collaboration with regional health services to address service overflow.

The board meeting agenda includes the review and implementation of policies regarding psychological harassment and sexual violence in the workplace, and school daycare services. The board will discuss space planning requirements, the adjudication of a service contract for hygiene and sanitation, and a direct-negotiation contract. Additionally, the board will address the three-year real estate allocation plan, the approval of the upcoming meeting schedule, and the renewal of a committee member mandate. Informational items include a follow-up on intake capacity, parent member designations, board meeting evaluation results, and a review of contracts exceeding $139,000.

The board meeting focused on the adjudication of a contract for the construction of a new elementary school, École Dorimène-Desjardins, in the city of Lévis. The board approved the contract awarded to Construction Pierre Blouin inc. after reviewing the results of the public call for tenders and the recommendation provided by the architecture firm.