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

G-08, Non-teaching Staff Performance Appraisal

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

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

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.

Revised Board Procedures

Parent Notification of Suspension Form

Elementary Progressive Discipline and School Safety Chart

Fair Play Code Form

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 Report

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

TNCDSB recognized Diane Capovilla, Accounting Assistant.

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

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

Faith Formation - The Year in Review

Inclusive and Equitable Spaces

School Climate Survey Data

Achievement of Learning Outcomes and Future Success

2023-2024 EQAO Results

Revised Administrative Procedures

September Board Meeting Highlights

September 21, 2024 Board Meeting Highlights

2024 Fall Address from the Director of Education

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
- 3 Year Mental Health and Addictions Strategy
  - Annual Action Plan
Information Systems Year-to-Date Presentation

Administrative Procedures:

The following Administrative Procedures have been revised/approved:

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:

Administrative Procedures:

The following Administrative Procedures have been revised:

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:

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

Parent Newsletter:

View April's Parent Newsletter from Tara Johnson, Autism and Positive Behaviour Lead

Autism Awareness Newsletter

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.

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:

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

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

Newsletter

View this month's newsletter from Experiential Learning Lead, Tiffany Goulet

Experiential Learning

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

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: