AGENDA

THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE

PUBLIC SESSION
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 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 November 10,
2005 for PUBLIC SESSION p.1-p.10.

6. Presentations:

a)Peter Howarth, representing CSBSA, regarding Overview of their Services and Performance.

7. Delegations:

a) Eric Hopkins, representing Father Serra Catholic School, regarding need for
a new school.

b) Cesira Rubino, representing St. Conrad Catholic School, regarding the need for
a new school.

c) Kevin Thomas, representing Ethical Trading Action Group, regarding No
Sweatshop Purchasing Policy.

d) Tahnee Pantig, Student, representing Cardinal Carter School of the Arts,
regarding No Sweatshop Purchasing Policy.

e) Anna Ramon, Chair, CSAC Co-Chair, James Cardinal McGuigan

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

8. Trustee Matters:

Trustee Matter: from Trustee Kennedy regarding No Sweatshop Purchasing Policy p.11.

1. That the Sweatshop Free Uniform Policy F.P. 01 be amended by adding to
part 1 of the regulations the following sentence

“All current and new suppliers provide a list of their factory locations to the Director of Education at the time of signing the contract . The factory locations of each supplier will be deemed to be private and confidential information to be shared only with the board of trustees of the TCDSB”; and

2. And a further amendment to regulation 2:

“That suppliers not sit as part of the Sweatshop Free Advisory Committee
but that suppliers will meet with the Advisory Committee as a group twice
a year”

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.

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

a) Report regarding 2005-06 Revised Budget Estimates p.12-p.33.

That the Board approves a deficit revised budget of $15,896,322 (which includes the reallocation of $8M from operating reserves) for the 2005-06 Revised Operating Budget Estimates in the amount of $824,209,894.

b) Report regarding Monsignor Percy Johnson Phase 1 Demolition (Trustee Ward
1) p.34-p.35.-

That the contract for Msg. Percy Johnson – Phase 1 Demolition be awarded to North York Excavating & Contracting Limited in the amount of $535,980 plus net GST of $12,006 for a total of $547,988.

c) Report regarding Custodial Supplies and Services Contract Extension p.36-p.37.

That the contract with SWISH Maintenance Limited to provide custodial
supplies and services be extended for a further two (2 -) years ending November 30, 2007 at a cost of $1,800,000.00 plus net GST of $40,320.00 and PST of $144,000.00 for a total of $1,984,320.00.

d) Unit Tender Price for Classroom Furniture p.38-p.47.

That the contract for the supply and placement of classroom furniture for a two year term be awarded to the low bidders meeting specifications as detailed in attached “Appendix A”.

e) Project Action Steering Committee p.48-p.51.

1. That there be consultation with Navigator Ltd. regarding this initiative before further action is taken.

2. In light of a scarcity of resources, the lack of available staff to support such an event, the relatively short timelines, and a series of competing priorities, that the Board not move forward with this initiative.

f) Report regarding School Renewal Projects: Good Places to Learn Signage Program p.51-p.57.

That the Ministry of Education be requested to fund the full cost of implementing the Good Places to Learn Signage Program.

g) Report regarding Annual Calendar of Meetings – 2006 p.58-p.61.

That the Board approve the following calendar of meetings for the year 2006:

h) Report regarding St. Patrick Roof Replacement p.62-63.

1. That a contract for Roof Replacement at St. Patrick be awarded to
Semple-Gooder Roofing Ltd. meeting Board Specifications in the
amount of $272,590 plus net GST of $6,106 for a total of $278,696.

2. That the estimated surplus in the amount of $254,988 be charged to
the School Renewal Program.

i) Report regarding Floor Tennis Program p.64-p.66.

That the Board participate in the Floor Tennis Program as outlined in the
report.

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

a) Report Best Start Plan – Status Report – Schools Approved for Child Care Expansion p.67-p.68.

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:

18. RESOLVE INTO PRIVATE SESSION.