AGENDA

THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE

PUBLIC SESSION

THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2005

7:00 P.M.

1. Memorials and Prayer.

2. Roll Call and Apologies.

3. Approval of the Agenda

4. Declarations of Interest.

5. Approval and Signing of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held February 10, 2005 for PUBLIC SESSION. p.1-p.9

6. Presentations:

7. Delegations:

a) David Hine, CSAC Chair of Blessed Sacrament Catholic School regarding continuance of boundaries that expire in April.

b) CSAC of St. Cecilia Catholic School regarding the need for a new school.

c) Bill Chandler, representing the CSAC of St. Agatha Catholic School regarding the need for a new school.

d)Maria Rizzi, parent on the CSAC of Dante Alighieri, regarding accommodation issues at Dante Alighieri Catholic Secondary School.

e)Cesar Toledo and Joan Pineda, Students of Dante Alighieri, regarding accommodation issues at Dante Alighieri Catholic Secondary School.

f) Lina Tonon, CSAC Chair of St. Norbert Catholic School regarding the need for an addition.

g) Toni Molinaro, representing the CSAC of St. Norbert Catholic School, regarding the need for an addition.

8. Trustee Matters:

a) From Trustee Del Grande regarding elementary school agendas.

That staff report back on a standard for elementary school agendas that

i) meets unique elementary student needs

ii) allows for customization

iii) are of ergonomic size and shape and possibly negotiate system-wide unit pricing for schools/CSACs.

9. Unfinished Business:

10. Matters recommended by Sub-Committees requiring Committee approval.

11. Matters referred/deferred to this Committee by the Board and other Committees.

a) Motion regarding alternatives to housing students of Dante Alighieri. (Referred to the Committee by the Board at its meeting held February 17, 2005).

That staff explore the feasibility of obtaining Yorkdale Secondary School to solve the problems at Dante Alighieri.

b) Report regarding 2004-05 School Budgets Compared to Actual and Committed Expenditures for the Period September 1, 2004 to January 31, 2005. (Referred to the Committee by the Board at its meeting held February 17, 2005). p.10-p.16

Receive.

c) Report regarding Education Development Charge EDC. (Referred to the Committee by the Board at its meeting held February 17, 2005). p.17-p.21

Receive.

12. Reports of Officials and Special Committees for ACTION of the Board.

a) Report regarding Tender for CISCO Network Equipment. URGENT p.22-p.25

That the tender for the supply of Cisco Network Equipment be awarded to the low bidder meeting the Board’s tender requirements, being Getronics Canada for the initial purchase of one hundred (100) Cisco network switches (model WS-C2950G-48EI) at a cost of $387,821.00 plus $31,025.68 PST and $8,687.19 net GST for the total amount of $427,533.87 and future purchases of Cisco Network Equipment at the fixed discount rate of 40.5% off the monthly updated manufacturer’s retail list price for the initial one (1) year term with the option to renew annually for up to four (4) additional years.

b) Report regarding Arrowsmith Program Inc. Contract Renewal. p.26-p.44

That the Board approve the expenditure of $164,220.00 plus $11,495.40 GST to continue the partnership with Arrowsmith Program Inc. (7 sites) for a total of $175,715.40.

c) Report regarding Long Term Capital Financing Alternative to Ontario School Board Financing Corporation (“OSBFC”). p.45-p.46

That prior to the Board issuing new capital debentures, the Board should issue an RFP to solicit proposals from FCPI and other interested independent securities dealers as part of a process to determine whether any such proposal is fiscally sound and represents a viable financing alternative to capital borrowing through OSBFC.

d) Report regarding TCDSB Representation on OCSTA Board of Directors. p.47-p.52

That the Board nominate two representatives to serve on the OCSTA Board of Directors for a two year term ending April 30, 2007.

e) Report regarding TDSB Proposal of Surplus Property for Lease Franklin Horner Public School. p.53-p.60

That the Toronto District School Board be advised that the Toronto Catholic District School Board has no interest in leasing Franklin Horner Public School.

f) Report regarding City of Toronto Initiated Official Plan Amendment 1340 Leslie Street St. Bonaventure Catholic School Site. p.61-p.70

That the Director of Education advise the City of Toronto that the Toronto Catholic District School Board has no objections with the proposed City with the proposed City initiated Official Plan Amendment to redesignate 1340 Leslie Street (St. Bonaventure Catholic School Site) from Mixed Use to Neighbourhoods Designation conditional upon the City providing assurances that the ability of the Toronto Catholic District School Board to replace, rebuild, renovate or construct an addition to the school at a size and design required to meet the needs of the student population will not be compromised in any respect.

g) Report regarding Boiler Replacements at 9 Schools. URGENT p.71-p.73

That the Interim Director of Education be authorized to award Boiler Equipment Supply and Boiler Installation contracts in the estimated amount of $2,324,700 to facilitate critical implementation timelines.

h) Report regarding Bus Contract Extension. URGENT p.74-p.76

That the Interim Director of Education be authorized to negotiate an extension to the existing Transportation contracts with:

Altug Transportation

Cardinal Coach Lines

Laidlaw Educational Services

McCluskey Transportation

Stock Transportation

i) Report regarding Tender for New Portable Classrooms. URGENT p.77-p.80

1. That a unit-price contract for the supply and on-site setup of New Portable Classrooms be awarded to the low bidder meeting Board Specifications being NRB Inc. in the amount of $57,833.85 including net GST of $1,164.64

2. That the estimated cost of $1,020,000 to purchase and install 14 new portable classroom units as part of an overall system-wide plan of primary class size reduction be charged to 2005/06 Education Funds for this purpose.

j) Report regarding Change to Transportation Service Areas St. Gabriel Lalemant and St. Bede. p.81-p.85

1. That the transportation boundary for St.Bede Catholic School be changed to include the area north of the Hydro Right of Way between Tapscott Road and the Rouge River.

2. That the parents and students of St. Gabriel Lalemant and The Divine Infant who live in the newly designated St. Bede transportation area be invited to St. Bede at a prearranged time to have a tour and presentation of the school so that they feel welcomed

k) Report regarding Building Automation System Tender Results for Blessed Mother Teresa and Pope John Paul II Catholic Secondary Schools. URGENT p.86-p.87

That the tender for BAS at Blessed Mother Teresa and Pope John Paul II Catholic Secondary Schools be awarded by THESI on behalf of the TCDSB to the low bidder, BASE Controls Inc. a Subsidiary of Direct Energy Services Inc. in the amount of $266,553.00 plus GST.

13. Reports of Officials and Special Committees for INFORMATION of the Board.

a) Annual Report Re: Trustee Expenditures. p.88-p.90

Receive.

b)Report regarding 2004-2005 Operating Budget Compared to Actual and Committed Expenditures as at February 28, 2005. p.91-p.92

Receive.

c) Report regarding 2004-2005 Facilities Renewal Budget Compared to Actual and Committed Expenditures as at February 28, 2005. p.93-p.111

Receive.

d) Report regarding 2004-2005 School Budgets Compared to Actual and Committed Expenditures for the Period September 1, 2004 to February 28, 2005. p.112-p.118

Receive.

e) Report regarding School’s Outside Agency Account Status Report for the Period September 1, 2004 to February 28, 2005. p.119-p.124

Receive.

f) Report regarding Schools CSAC Account Status Report for the Period September 1, 2004 to February 28, 2005.p.125-p.127

Receive.

g) Report regarding Education Development Charges (“EDC”) for the Period September 1, 2004 to February 28, 2005. p.128-p.132

Receive.

14. Approval of Matters for which no trustee has requested debate:

15. Communications:

16. Inquiries and Miscellaneous:

N.B. Private Inquiries must only be related to matters as outlined in the reference to legislation on the inside cover of the Private Agenda.

17. Update of Pending List:

Date Requested	Subject	Date Due	Delegated To
Sept/03 (Board)	Report regarding agreement negotiated with Bell Canadawith regard to granting additionalEasement rights at St. Albert and Divine Infant Catholic Schools.	Held off indefinitely	A. Sangiorgio
Oct/04	Report regarding funding for a new facility at St. Conrad Catholic School by: 1. The TCDSB’s allocation of the $2.1 billion announcement made by the Premier of Ontario regarding facilities 2. Taking into consideration the criteria or guidelines set out by the Minister of Education for the Facilities review in the New Pupil Places Grant.	Pending MOET Releasing Details of the Announcement	A. Sangiorgio
Oct/04	Report on Daycare and Before and After Program leased arrangements	May/05	A. Sangiorgio
Oct/04 (Board)	Report on improving the conditions of portables that exist in our schools and looking at investing money in the future.	May/05	A. Sangiorgio
Nov/04	Report regarding development ofRelationship with the Toronto East Sport and Social Club.	May/05	A. Sangiorgio
Feb/05 (Board)	Report regarding Permitting of Vacant TCDSB sites.	May/05	A. Sangiorgio

18. RESOLVE INTO PRIVATE SESSION.