John McGivney Children's Centre School Authority

The meeting included an audit presentation by BDO, highlighting a clean audit outcome with typical findings for public sector clients. The board approved the audit. Elections were held for the positions of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Treasurer. The board also discussed financial statements and reports, approving them after review. An update was provided on the OACTCSA Affiliation Agreement, and new policies and procedures from the Governance Committee were approved, including the rescinding of the Vaccine policy and procedure. The Committee of the Whole was deferred to a future date.

The meeting included an audit presentation for the year ended August 31, 2023, which highlighted the impact of gratuity payouts on the financials. Existing accounting policies and procedures were discussed, with plans to address them in the Audit/Finance Committee. The JMCCSA management reviews financial statements and discusses financial reporting or internal control matters with external auditors before approval. Motions put forth in the Committee of the Whole were also approved.

The strategic plan for John McGivney School Authority is designed to provide children with complex special needs an exceptional learning environment, enabling them to reach their full potential. The plan is built upon three core priorities: Learning & Innovation, Partnerships, and Ethical Stewardship. These priorities aim to deliver exceptional individualized learning opportunities, engage families and community partners, and inspire ethical and responsible stewardship within the organization.

This multi-year accessibility plan outlines the John McGivney Children's Centre School Authority's (JMSA) unwavering commitment to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The plan systematically identifies, prevents, and removes barriers across key areas including customer service, information and communication, employment practices, training, design of public spaces, and transportation. The overarching vision is to foster a bias-free and barrier-free environment that champions independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity for all children, youth, and families, ensuring full and equitable participation and contributing to an accessible Ontario.

The meeting addressed financial matters, including a review of financial statements and a finance report, which highlighted overages in staff salaries/benefits and legal expenses. There was an update on the OACTCSA Affiliation Agreement, and the Audit/Finance Committee Terms of Reference were approved with amendments. New policies and procedures from the Governance Committee were approved, covering school volunteers, criminal reference checks, privacy, and workplace violence prevention. The board discussed delaying the Principal Performance Appraisal and agreed to develop a unique performance appraisal template for the future. An update was provided on the OPSBA Conference, and the board decided not to participate in a request from the Toronto Catholic DSB. The JMCCSA Cyber Score Card was upgraded, and the meeting moved into the Committee of the Whole.