Board Meeting Highlights
March 10, 2026 Board Meeting Highlights
Newsletter to Parents
Online Safety Tips for Parents, submitted by Ashley Morrison
Recognition of Excellence
The Board recognizes Dawn Mann, Vice-Principal at St. Mary School.
Presentations
Equity Action Plan, presented by Jennifer McMaster, Superintendent of Education
Faith Formation
Facilitating Ongoing Learning for our Teachers and the YouTube Series submitted by Michael Nerino, Board Catholicity Coordinator
Administrative Policies and Procedures - Revised
February 17, 2026 Board Meeting Highlights
February 17, 2026 Board Meeting Highlights
Newsletter to Parents
Get Ready for Kindergarten Newsletter, submitted by Tiffany Elcheson
Recognition of Excellence
The Board recognizes Manuela Michelizzi, Acting-Principal at Sacred Heart School
Presentations
Technology Enabled Learning Year-to-Date, presented by Keri Nazvesky, T.E.L.T.
Faith Formation
Continuing Staff Faith Formation, submitted by Michael Nerino, Board Catholicity Coordinator
Public Confidence
Trustees approved the Proposed 2026-2027 School Year Calendar to be submitted to the Ministry of Education for approval, J. Rathwell, Assistant Superintendent of Education
Enrolment Projections, submitted by A. McAuley, Superintendent of Business
Administrative Procedures - Revised
January 20, 2026 Board Meeting Highlights
January 20, 2026 Board Meeting Highlights
Newsletter to Parents
Unplugged Coding, submitted by Keri Nazvesky, T.E.L.T.
Recognition of Excellence
The Board recognizes Kerry Vandendreissche, Teacher at St. Joseph's School
Presentations
Experiential Learning Year-to-Date Report presented by Tiffany Elcheson, Experiential Learning Lead
2024-2025 Director's Annual Report presented by Director Jackie Robinson
Faith Formation
2025 Advent and Christmas Recap submitted by Michael Nerino, Board Catholicity Coordinator
Public Confidence
2026-2027 School Year Calendar Report submitted by Jennifer Rathwell
Board Governance By-Laws
The Board Governance By-Laws were updated and approved.
December 16, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
December 16, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
Advent Connections: Engaging Families in Faith submitted by M. Nerino
TNCDSB recognizes Denise Witty, Administrative Assistant at the Dryden Board Office
Presentations:
Mental Health Program Year-to-Date presented by D. Slate, Mental Health Lead
Speech-Language Program Year-to-Date presented by S. Larsen, Speech-Language Pathologist
Advent in Our Schools Report submitted by M. Nerino
Before and After School Program at St. Patrick's School submitted by K. Anderson, Superintendent of Education
November 18, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
November 18, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
Board Elections
Kathy Bryck was acclaimed as Board Chair
Cathy Bowen was acclaimed as Board Vice-Chair
Newsletter to Parents
Why Decoding Matters in Reading, submitted by S. Montgomery
Recognition of Excellence
The Board recognizes Derek Jones, Math Facilitator at St. Mary School.
Presentations
Math Action Plan, presented by Mandy Walker, Board Math Lead
Faith Formation
Faith Formation Report, submitted by Michael Nerino, Board Catholicity Coordinator
Achievement of Learning Outcomes and Future Success
Revised Administrative Procedures
October 21, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
October 21, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
Newsletter to Parents
The Power of Sleep, submitted by Deegan Slate, Mental Health Lead
Recognition of Excellence
The Board recognizes Alyssa Chambers, School Counsellor, St. Patrick's School.
Presentations
Early Intervention for English Language Learners, submitted by Shannon Richard and Jessica Veenbaas, SPS
Specialized Equipment Allocation, submitted by Shelley Durance, Special Education Coordinator
School Climate Survey Results, submitted by Jenny McMaster, Superintendent of Education
Faith Formation
Faith Formation Report, submitted by Michael Nerino, Board Catholicity Coordinator
Revised Administrative Procedures
September 20, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
September 20, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
Newsletter to Parents
Helping Your Child Thrive in Math Newsletter, submitted by Mandy Walker, Board Math Lead
Recognition of Excellence
The Board recognizes the Technical Support Specialists Helarie Lubi, Jesse Moorhouse, and Josh Tovey
for their technical expertise, dedication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Presentations
Mental Health Team Road Map for 2025-2026 submitted by Deegan Slate, Mental Health Lead
Facility Projects - Summer 2025 submitted by Austin Madussi, Manager of Facilities
Information Systems Year-to-Date submitted by Colin Drombolis, Manager of Information Systems
Faith Formation
The Year in Review submitted by Michael Nerino, Board Catholicity Coordinator
Revised Administrative Procedures
June 14, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
June 14, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
Newsletter to Parents
Indigenous Education Newsletter, submitted by Michelle Tymkin, Indigenous Education Lead
Recognition of Excellence
The Board recognizes Father Stephen, Sacred Heart Parish, for his dedication and commitment to the Sacred Heart School and Church community.
The Board recognizes Riley Ogden, Manager of Finance, for her strong leadership and dedication.
Presentations
Board Math Lead, Mandy Walker presented an update on the Math Action Plan.
Inclusive and Equitable Spaces
Superintendent of Education, Kim Anderson presented revisions made to the Plan for the Provision of Special Education Programs and Services 2025/2026.
Revised Administrative Procedures
May 20, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
May 20, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
Newsletter to Parents
Celebrating Minds of All Kinds, submitted by Shelly Durance, Special Education Coordinator
Recognition of Excellence
The Board recognizes the Shannon Richard, Teacher at St. Patrick's School, for her dedication and commitment to the St. Patrick's School community.
Presentations
Literacy Lead, Stacy Montgomery presented a Literacy Update.
Faith Formation
Catholic Education Week, submitted by Michael Nerino, Catholicity Coordinator.Inclusive and Equitable Spaces
Student Demographic Data Survey Results presented by J. McMaster, Superintendent of Education
Revised Administrative Procedures
April 15, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
April 15, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
Newsletter to Parents
Autism Awareness Newsletter, submitted by Tara Johnson, Autism and Positive Behaviour Support Lead
Recognition of Excellence
The Board recognizes the Educational Assistant Team for their commitment and dedication including Paige Asselin, Zoe Asselin, Dawn-Marie Sheppard, Patty Brannan, Sarah Hunter, and Darcie Ludeman.
Presentations
Board Math Lead, Mandy Walker presented a Math Action Plan Update.
Faith Formation
Catholic Education Week Preview, submitted by Michael Nerino, Catholicity Coordinator.Revised Administrative Procedures
March 18, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
March 18, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
Newsletter to Parents
Disconnect to Connect Newsletter, submitted by Keri Nazvesky, T.E.L.T.
Recognition of Excellence
The Board recognizes the Kindergarten team at St. Joseph's School for their commitment and dedication including Mlle Morris, Ms. Gadd, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Lambert, and Mrs. Cortens.
Presentations
Indigenous Education Lead, Michelle Tymkin presented Indigenous Education Year-to-Date.
Faith Formation
Lenten Journey to Easter, submitted by Michael Nerino, Catholicity Coordinator.Early Reading Screening Data
Assistant Superintendent of Education, J. Rathwell presented Early Learning Screening Data.
Community Input Survey
Director of Education, J. Robinson presented the results of the Community Input Survey.
Administrative Procedures
- A-14, Non-Mandated External Agency Partnership Agreement - Draft was approved
- G-04, Workplace Violence - Revisions were approved
February 18, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
February 18, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
Newsletter to Parents
Mathematics Newsletter, submitted by Mandy Walker, Board Math Lead
Recognition of Excellence
The Board recognizes Michael Esposito, Special Education Resource Teacher for his commitment to the achievement of learning outcomes and future success for all students at Sacred Heart School.
The Board recognizes Jennifer Pugh, Acting Principal, for her commitment to the well-being and engagement of staff, students and families in the Sacred Heart School community.
Presentations
Technology Enabled Learning Teacher, Keri Nazvesky presented Technology Enabled Learning Year-to-Date.
2025-2026 School Year Calendar
The 2025-2026 School Year Calendar was approved by the Board and will be submitted for approval from the Ministry of Education.
Faith Formation
News Resource Media and Continuing Staff Faith Formation submitted by Michael Nerino, Catholicity Coordinator.Cyber Security Incident Update
Director of Education, J. Robinson updated Trustees on the recent Cyber Security Incident reported to TNCDSB on January 7, 2025.
January 21, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
January 21, 2025 Board Meeting Highlights
Newsletter to Parents
Digital Well Being, submitted by K. Nazvesky, T.E.L.T.
Recognition of Excellence
The Board recognizes Edith Quinn, Head Custodian at Our Lady of the Way School for her commitment to the successful operation of Our Lady of the Way School.
Presentations
Experiential Learning Lead, Tiffany Goulet presented Experiential Learning Year to Date.
Faith Formation
Faith Formation - Advent Recap submitted by Michael Nerino, Catholicity Coordinator.2025-2026 School Year Calendar Options
Trustees received the 2 options for the 2025-2026 School Year Calendar that have been distributed for public consultation.
December 17, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
December 17, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
Recognition of Excellence
The Board recognizes Mandy Walker, Board Math Lead for her dedication to the achievement of learning outcomes and future success of our students.
Presentations
Mental Health Lead, Lisa Devlin presented Mental Health Services Year in Review.
Autism and Positive Behaviour Lead, Tara Johnson presented statistics on Autism and positive behaviour.
Speech Language Pathologist, Sharla Larsen presented student data and achievement in the speech language program.
Faith Formation
Faith Formation - Advent Report submitted by Michael Nerino, Catholicity Coordinator.Public Confidence
2023-2024 Director's Annual ReportNovember 19, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
November 19, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
Chair and Vice-Chair
Kathy Bryck has been acclaimed as the Chair of the Board.
Cathy Piotrowski has been acclaimed as the Vice-Chair of the Board.
Congratulations to you both!
Parent Newsletter: 5 Helpful Steps to Support your Child in Reading Multisyllabic Words, submitted by S. Montgomery, Literacy Lead
Recognition of Excellence
Presentations:
Teacher Learning and Innovation Allocation Project at Our Lady of the Way presented by M. Tonello, Our Lady of the Way Teacher
Math Action Plan presented by M. Walker, Board Math Lead
Faith Formation
Faith Formation Outlook, submitted by M. Nerino, Catholicity Coordinator
October 22, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
October 22, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
Recognition of Excellence
The Board recognizes Shelly Durance and Tara Johnson for their outstanding contributions to TNCDSB students and the Dryden parish community.
Presentations
Shannon Richard, Teacher at St. Patrick's School presented an overview of the Teacher Leaning and Innovation Allocation Project
Faith Formation
Inclusive and Equitable Spaces
Achievement of Learning Outcomes and Future Success
Revised Administrative Procedures
- F-22, BASP Safe Arrival and Dismissal Procedure - NEW
- G-26, Instructions for the Tracking and Banking of Teacher Preparation and Planning Time
- G-33, Attendance Management
- G-41, BASP, Criminal Reference Check - NEW
- H-16(A), BASP Anaphylaxis Procedure - NEW
September Board Meeting Highlights
September 21, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
Parent Newsletter
View September's Parent Newsletter - Tips for Back to School, from Lisa Devlin, Mental Health Lead.
Board Recognition
The Board recognized the exemplary dedication of John Young and Gary Ball, Custodians at St. Mary School
Presentations
- Mental Health Plan Presentation
- Information Systems Year-to-Date Presentation
Administrative Procedures:
The following Administrative Procedures have been revised/approved:
- A-05, Board Meeting Attendance
- B-05, Code of Conduct
- D-05, Tobacco, Cannabis and Vaping
- D-12, Cell phones and Personal Mobile Devices
- F-15, BASP Wait List Procedure
- F-16, BASP Sanitary Practices Procedure
- F-17, BASP Monitoring Compliance and Contraventions
- F-18, BASP Supervision of Volunteers and Students
- F-19, Serious Occurrence
- F-20, BASP Emergency Management
- F-21, Boil Water Advisory
- G-40, Training and Development for BASP Staff
- H-31, BASP Statement of Implementation
- I-02, Parent Issues and Concerns
- H-32, Enforcement of Restrictions to student Personal Mobile Device Use
- I-03, Communication Requirements for Guest Speakers
June 8, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
June 8, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
Parent Newsletter
View June's Parent Newsletter Indigenous Education from Michelle Tymkin, Indigenous Education Lead.
Board Recognition
The Board recognized the exemplary dedication of Laura Lee, Acting Principal at St. Patrick's School
Reports - Items for Decisions
The Board approved:
- The Special Education Advisory Committee Chair Annual Report
- The Plan for the Provision of Special Education Programs and Services
Administrative Procedures:
The following Administrative Procedures have been revised:
May 21, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
May 21, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
Parent Newsletter:
View May's Parent Newsletter Navigating the Path to Success: Supporting Your Child's Learning Journey from Shelly Durance, Special Education Coordinator
Board Recognition
The Board recognized the exemplary leadership and commitment of Colin Drombolis, Manager of Information Systems.
The Board recognized the exemplary leadership and commitment of Jennifer McMaster, Superintendent of Education.
Presentations
Stacy Montgomery, Literacy Lead presented a Literacy Program update.
Lisa Devlin, Mental Health Lead, presented the proposed 3-year Mental Health Strategy for Trustee consultation
Mandy Walker, Math Board Action Lead presented a Math Achievement Update.
Faith Formation
Faith Day Update, submitted by Michael Nerino, Catholicity Coordinator/Board Chaplain
Administrative Procedures:
The following Administrative Procedures have been revised:
- C-01, Accounting for School Funds
- C-12, Charitable Donations & Receipts *NEW
- H-13, Student Fundraising Projects
Chairperson Report
Members have been selected for the Director of Education Performance Appraisal Committee.
St. Patrick's School Before and After School Program
Plans for the St. Patrick's School Before and After School Program are progressing with the development of a Parent Handbook and Board Procedures.
April 16, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
April 16, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
Parent Newsletter:
View April's Parent Newsletter from Tara Johnson, Autism and Positive Behaviour Lead
Board Recognition
The Board recognized Nicole Robinson, School Secretary at Our Lady of the Way School for her constant dedication to the students and staff. Thank you Nicole!
Presentations
Michelle Tymkin, Indigenous Education Lead presented an Indigenous Education Update.
Faith Formation
Easter, Faith Day Reminder, and Catholic Education Week Preview, submitted by Michael Nerino, Catholicity Coordinator/Board Chaplain
Community Input Survey
Community Input Survey Results were shared.
Administrative Procedures:
The following Administrative Procedures have been revised:
- A-06, Trustee Travel and Professional Development
- C-02, Staff Travel and Professional Development Expenses
- C-06, Procurement
- G-28, Accommodation and Return to Work
- H-07, Safe and Accepting Schools: Student Discipline Overview
- H-07(E), Delegation of Authority Regarding Discipline
- H-07(F), Supporting of Students & Parents Procedures
- H-11, Early and Ongoing Identification of Children's Needs
- H-20, Safe Arrival & Safe Dismissal of Students
Before & After School Program at St. Patrick's School
Plans are in motion for TNCDSB to offer a before and after school program at St. Patrick's School in the upcoming school year.
St. Joseph's School
TNCDSB is exploring the options of a new building for St. Joseph's School.
March 19, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
March 19, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
Board Recognition
TNCDSB recognizes Sharla Larsen, Board Speech and Language Pathologist.
Presentations:
Math Action Plan - Mid-Year Update
Accommodation Review
5 Year Capital Plan
The 5 Year Capital Plan was approved
Faith Formation
Faith Day Preview and Lent , submitted by Mike Nerino, Catholicity Coordinator/Board Chaplain
Revised Board Procedures
February 20, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
February 20, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
Newsletter
View this month's newsletter from Experiential Learning Lead, Tiffany Goulet
Board Recognition
The Board recognizes Alina Hall, Secretary and Educational Assistant at Sacred Heart School.
Presentations:
Technology Enabled Learning Program Year-to-Date Presentation presented by Keri Nazvesky, T.E.L.T.
2024-2025 School Year Calendar
The 2024-2025 School Year DRAFT Calendar was approved to submit for approval to the Ministry of Education.
Faith Formation
New Resource Media and Lent in our Schools, submitted by Mike Nerino, Catholicity Coordinator/Board Chaplain
Revised Board Procedures
- H-16, Safe and Healthy Schools for Children with Allergies
- H-22, Life Promotion
- H-29, Cold Weather Guidelines
St. Mary School Addition
The St. Mary School Addition is progressing well.
January 16, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights
Board Recognition
Staff recognized for their commitment and dedication to the Board:
Darren Larson, Head Custodian at St. Mary School
Jennifer Rathwell, Assistant Superintendent of Education
Presentations:
Experiential Learning Update presented by Tiffany Goulet, Experiential Learning Lead
LIFT Project Presentation, presented by Kevin Gemmell, Teacher at OLOW
Revised Board Procedures:
The following Board Procedures were revised: