AGENDA

THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE

PUBLIC SESSION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2006
7:00 P.M. 

1.            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 March 8, 2006 for PUBLIC SESSION.   p.1-p.16 

6.             Presentations: 

a)                  i)      Jordan Sadja, representing Jordan Designs, regarding playground makeover at St. Charles Catholic School. 

ii)             Mr. Shaam Makan, Vice President Production of TRICON Films and Television regarding playground makeover at St. Charles Catholic School. 

iii)            Julie Giraldi, parent, St. Charles, regarding playground makeover at St. Charles Catholic School. 

iv)            Joe Bellissimo, principal of St. Charles Catholic School, regarding playground makeover at St. Charles Catholic School.

b)                  Mr. Rome Muia, representing Bellview Construction, regarding Alternatives to Portables. 

7.                  Delegations: 

            a)         Valeria Moniz, , representing the CSAC of St. John the Evangelist Catholic School, regarding the need for a new school. 

b)            St. John the Evangelist Student Council – Reasons for a new school (to be sung by St. John the Evangelist Choir). 

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

            d)         Fr. Serra Catholic School community regarding the need for a new school. 

8.         Trustee Matters:           

a)            From Trustee Andrachuk, regarding Request for a Liquor Permit in celebration of Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School’s 20^th Anniversary and closing down ceremonies at this side, Saturday, May 27, 2006.  p.17-p.18 

            That permission be granted to obtain a liquor permit for the use of Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School to celebrate their 20^th Anniversary and closing down ceremonies on Saturday, May 27^th 2006 from 7:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. 

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 Installation of Signs at School sites.  p.19-p.20 

                        That the Board approve the placing of signs at TCDSB schools at an estimated cost of $8,800.00 - $12,000.00 

b)             Report regarding Renewal of Ontario School Board Insurance Exchange (OSBIE) Five Year Subscriber Agreement.  p.21-p.22 

            That the Board approve a 5 year renewal of the OSBIE Subscriber’s Agreement. 

c)         Report regarding Long Term Accommodation Plan Phase I Community Education and Information Sessions.  p.23-p.24 

                        That the following changes to the Phase 1 Community Education and Information Sessions be approved: 

·        Date of meeting at Cardinal Newman changed from April 27^th to April 24^th. 

·        Location of meetings scheduled for May 4^th and May 11^th changed to St. Patrick and Bishop Marrocco respectively. 

d)             Report regarding Carleton Village Junior School South Building Offer for a Long Term Lease by Toronto District School Board.  p.25-p.30 

                        That TCDSB advise the TDSB that it has no interest in the subject property as this site would not be required for use by the Board. 

e)            Report regarding Site Redevelopment: Playground Makeover Opportunity St. Charles Catholic Elementary School.  p.31-p.32 

                        That the Toronto Catholic District School Board approve the “makeover” of the playground at St. Charles Catholic Elementary School at no cost to the Board.

f)              Report regarding Grass Cutting/Pruning/Leaf Removal/Fertilizing/Aerating Program.  p.33-p.43 

                        That the contracts be awarded to contractors meeting Board specifications as described in Appendix “A” in the amount of $438,212 plus a net GST of $9,815.95 for a total of $448,027.95. 

g)            Report regarding Non-Resident Visa Student Fees for September 2006.  p.44-p.45 

a)            That the Board approve the following fees for Non-Resident VISA students for September 2006 which increases in both elementary and secondary by $500 from September 2005: 

                                    Panel                                       Yearly Fee      Pro-Rated Fee 

                                    Elementary                             $10,500           or $1,050 per month

                                    Secondary (under 21)             $12,000           or $1,200 per month

                                    Secondary (over 21-Fraser)    $12,000           or $1,500 per course                                                                                                          (based on 8 courses) 

b)            Should the Toronto Board or surrounding boards increase/decrease their fees for the 2006/2007 School year, then TCDSB staff will re-evaluate and recommend a new tuition fee.

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

a)            Report regarding 2006 Ontario Catholic School Trustees Association Resolutions.  p.46-p.80 

            Receive. 

b)            Report regarding Transportation Status Report.  p.81-p.89 

            Receive. 

c)         Report regarding Transportation Level of Service.  p.90-p.93 

            Receive. 

d)         Report regarding Additional Ministry Grants Allocated to TCDSB.  p.94

            Receive. 

e)             Report regarding Parc Downsview Park.  p.95-p.98 

            Receive. 

f)              Report regarding NPP Reserve Status.  p.99-p.103 

                        Receive. 

g)         Report regarding 2005-06 School Budgets Compared to Actual and Committed Expenditures for the Period September 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006.  p.104-p.110 

            Receive. 

h)         Report regarding Education Development Charges (“EDC”) for the Period September 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006.  p.111-p.120 

            Receive. 

i)          Report regarding School’s CSAC Account Status Report for the Period September 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006.  p.121-p.123 

            Receive.          

j)          Report regarding School’s Outside Agency Account Status Report for the Period September 1, 2005 to March 31, 2006.  p.124-p.129 

            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.