AGENDA

THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CORPORATE SERVICES COMMITTEE

PUBLIC SESSION
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
7:00 p.m.     

1.               Memorials and Prayer.

2.           Roll Call and Apologies.

3.           Approval of the Agenda 

              THE BOARD WILL RESOLVE INTO PRIVATE SESSION AT 9:00 p.m. TO HEAR THE PRESENTATION LISTED ON THE PRIVATE AGENDA.

4.           Declarations of Interest.

5.           Approval and Signing of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 11, 2006 for PUBLIC SESSION.   p.1-p.19

6.                  Presentations:       

7.                  Delegations: 

a)             Maria Consiglio, CSAC Chair of Dante Alighieri regarding the need for security cameras at the school.

8.         Trustee Matters: 

a)             From Trustee Carroll, regarding benefits for Trustees. 

            That, effective January 18, 2006 the Board provide medical, dental and life insurance coverage to Trustees in line with what is provided to non-union administrative staff. 

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)            Draft Minutes of the Sub-Committee on School Accommodations.  (to be distributed). 

            Receive. 

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

            a)         Report regarding B.P. 03 – Signage – New Sites and Building Projects.   p.20-p.22 

1.            That the current policy B.P. 03, Signage- New Sites and Building Projects be rescinded. 

2.            That a new policy B.P. 03, Signage – New Sites and Building Projects be approves as follows: 

                                    Policy: 

                                    Appropriate signage shall be erected on the site designated for new buildings, major renovations and additions.

                                    Regulations:

1.      Signage should be erected within 30 days of  the awarding of the construction contract by the Board.

2.        The signage should indicate the name of the school or facility, the nature of the construction, a contact phone number (normally the school’s)  and the anticipated completion dates.

3.         The names of the Chair, local trustee, and Director at the time of the awarding of the tender shall be indicated on the sign.

4.          When the construction is for a school, the sign shall be located in a prominent place with consultation of the school Principal. 

            b)         Report regarding Revision of H.M. 10 Retirement Ceremonies.   p.23-p.25 

1.            That current policy H.M. 10 Retirement Ceremonies be rescinded. 

2.             That the Board adopt a new policy H.M. 10 Retirement Ceremonies as follows:

                                    Policy: 

            The retirees of TCDSB shall be honoured by the Board of Trustees

            at an annual retirement ceremony. 

                                    Regulations: 

1.         Permanent employees who retire will be honoured regardless of length of service.                 

2.         Retirees may be accompanied by a spouse/guest.            

3.         A Toronto Catholic District School Board gift will be presented to each employee.

4.       Appropriate funds to cover the cost of retirement ceremonies and gifts will be included in the annual budget. 

c)            Report regarding Disposition of Surplus Property, Offer for Sale 705 Warden Avenue.  p.26-p.31 

                        That TCDSB advise the City of Toronto that it has no interest in the subject property at this site would not be required for use by the Board. 

d)             Report regarding Status of Trust Funds as at December 31, 2006.  p.32-p.33 

                        That the trust funds be invested with the institution offering the highest rate of return within our Investment Policy. 

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

a)             Report regarding Trustee Participation in Re-Admission Process for Students Returning from Strict Discipline Schools.  p.34 

            Receive.

b)         Report regarding Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Science Rooms, Wellness Centre.  p.35-p.36 

                        Receive. 

c)         Report regarding the Impact of the Planning and Conservation Land Statute Law Amendment Act, 2005 (Bill 51) on School Boards.   p.37-p.57 

                        Receive. 

            d)         Report regarding Parent Involvement Funding 2005-06.  p.58-p.72 

                        Receive. 

            e)         Report regarding Parent Involvement Funding 2006-07.  p.73-p.79 

                        Receive. 

f)          Report regarding Establishment of Budget Sub-Committee.  p.80-p.82 

                        Receive. 

            g)         Report regarding Education Development Charges (“EDC”) for the Period September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006.  p.83-p.92 

                        Receive. 

h)             Report regarding 2006-07 School Budgets Compared to Actual and Committed Expenditures for the Period September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006.  p.93-p.100 

      Receive. 

            i)          Report regarding School’s Outside Agency Account Status Report for the Period September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006.  p.101-p.106 

                        Receive. 

            j)          Report regarding School’s CSAC Account Status Report for the Period September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006.  p.107-p.113 

                        Receive.

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

15.       Communications: 

            a)         From Trustee Del Grande regarding 2007 priorities for the Committee.  p.114 

                        Receive. 

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.