Yanick Charland

The board meeting included the presentation of the annual report from the regional student ombudsman for the 2024-2025 school year and a public consultation regarding a secondary school project. The board discussed infrastructure financing requests submitted to the Ministry of Education for temporary classroom facilities, approved the receipt of audited financial statements for the 2024-2025 period, and mandated the process for recovering unpaid school taxes through property sales. Additionally, the board amended its regulation on the delegation of functions and powers, established enrollment criteria and school territory descriptions for the 2026-2027 school year, and adopted the school calendars for both youth and adult sectors for the same period.

The board meeting addressed several key agenda items, including the filing of declarations of interest and swearing-in forms by a new board member. The board reviewed and accepted the General Management's accountability report for the specified period and received a presentation on the annual report for the 2024-2025 school year. Significant financial discussions focused on the objectives, principles, and criteria for the distribution of budgetary allocations for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. Additionally, the board authorized the acquisition of land in Joliette for the construction of a new elementary school through a partnership agreement with the City of Joliette. The session also included status updates from the President regarding the selection process for the next General Manager and from the Assistant General Manager concerning staff assignments.

The meeting included a public presentation regarding the establishment of an alternative public secondary school. The Board received reports on complaints processed by the regional student advocate. The Board resolved to terminate the employment of a teacher due to non-compliance with the state's secularism law. Additionally, the Board appointed two members and one substitute to the ethics and professional conduct investigation committee for the 2025-2026 term.

The board meeting included the swearing-in of new administrators and the submission of their annual declaration forms. The board adopted a five-year space needs planning document, which is required for reporting to the Ministry of Education and local municipalities regarding school infrastructure development. Additionally, the board appointed members to various legal committees, including governance and ethics, human resources, audit, and transportation. The meeting also included an update on the progress of new primary and secondary school projects within the school service center territory.

The board approved the acquisition of four lots of land in Saint-Lin-Laurentides for the construction of a new secondary school. Additionally, the board selected Mallette S.E.N.R.C.R.L as the external auditor for a three-year contract, with renewal options. Finally, the board appointed a new member to represent the community, specifically individuals aged 18 to 35, for a term ending in 2028.