Board Meetings

Meetings of The Board of Trustees for the 2025-2026 school year: 

Stakeholders and members of the general public will have access to all public Board Meetings in person.

Upcoming Board Meeting: April 28, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.

Board Agendas

2025 - 2026

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

March 31, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre

  1. Call to Order

    J. Van Heck

    Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board move into Committee of the Whole – Private Session.

    Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board resume the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

    1. Land Acknowledgement
    2. Opening Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko
    3. Recording of Attendance
    4. Confirmation of Agenda

      Motion: That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, March 31, 2026 be approved as presented.

    5. Declaration of Conflict of Interest
    6. Confirmation of Minutes

      Motion: That the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, February 24, 2026, and Special Board meeting of Wednesday, March 11, 2026, be approved as presented.

  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    Christ the King Catholic School – J. Morrow

  3. Reports

    1. Report: Student Trustee Election – C. Kehoe (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Student Trustee Election for information.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board recognize the election of Cyndi Rayson from St. Patrick’s Catholic High School and Colin McKay from Ursuline College Chatham Catholic Secondary School and appoint them as Student Trustees for the period of August 2026 to June 2027.

    2. Report: Principal Placements for September 2026 – L. Demers (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Principal Placement for September 2026, for information.

    3. Report: Multi Year Strategic Plan 2026-2030 – L. Demers (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Multi Year Strategic Plan 2026-2030, for information.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board endorse and approve the Multi Year Strategic Plan for 2026-2030.

    4. Report: Trustee Determination and Distribution for Elections 2026 – A. Park (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Trustee Determination and Distribution for Elections 2026, for information.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board does not designate any municipality within the Board’s area of jurisdiction as a low population municipality for the 2026 Municipal Election.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board determine that for the 2026 elections, 7 Trustees will be elected to the School Board in accordance with O. Reg. 412/00, s. 3.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board maintain the existing distribution of Trustees, whereby Wards 6, 7 and 8 in Chatham-Kent continue with the Trustee allocation formerly assigned to Ward 6, and that revised ward boundaries have resulted in St. Michael, Ridgetown being reassigned to a different geographical area.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board identify the following municipalities as leads for the geographical areas as indicated:

      • Municipality of Chatham Kent is the lead for the following three geographical areas:
        1. Ward 1 – South West Kent, Ward 2 – South East Kent;
        2. Ward 4 – North West Kent, Ward 5 – Wallaceburg Town;
        3. Ward 6 – North West Chatham, Ward 7 – North East Chatham, Ward 8 – South Chatham.
      • St. Clair Township is the lead for Ward 3 – North East Kent, St. Clair Township, Dawn-Euphemia Township.
      • Plympton-Wyoming Town to be designated the lead for Brooke-Alvinston Township, Enniskillen Township, Oil Springs Village, Petrolia Town, Plympton-Wyoming Town, Warwick Township, Lambton Shores Municipality.
      • Sarnia City is the lead for Sarnia City and Point Edward Village.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board submit the completed Trustee Determination and Distribution Reports to the Minister of Education, the school Board election clerk in all municipalities within the Board’s jurisdiction, and the Secretary of all other school Boards in the Board’s jurisdiction by April 3, 2026, in accordance with O. Reg. 412/00.

    5. Report: Public Sector Salary Disclosure - 2025 – A. Park (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Public Sector Salary Disclosure - 2025, for information.

  4. Unfinished Business/Business Arising out of the Minutes

    1. Items from Committee of the Whole – D. Argenti
      1. Discussion Items
      2. Action Items
    2. Committee Reports
      1. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee – Jann Tooshkenig (encl)

        Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Catholic Faith Advisory Committee meeting of November 26, 2025.

      2. Indigenous Education Council – Jann Tooshkenig (encl.)

        Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Indigenous Education Council meeting of November 18, 2025.

      3. Special Education Advisory Committee – Jennifer McCann (encl.)

        Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Special Education Advisory Committee meeting of February 9, 2026.

      4. Parent Involvement Committee – David Argenti (encl.)

        Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Parent Involvement Committee meeting of November 12, 2025.

  5. New Business
  6. Information Items
    1. From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
    2. From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
  7. Future Business
    1. Audit Committee Meeting – April 22, 2026
    2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – June 10, 2026
    3. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
    4. Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – April 10, 2026
    5. Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – April 1, 2026
    6. Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – March 31, 2026
    7. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – April 13, 2026
    8. Next Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
    9. Future Board Meeting Dates:
      • Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
  8. Adjournment

    1. Adjournment

      Motion:That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Tuesday, March 31, 2026 adjourn at _____ p.m.

    2. Closing Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko

Minutes approved: April 28, 2026

John Van Heck
Chair of the Board
Lisa Demers
Director of Education & Secretary

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

March 11, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre

  1. Call to Order

    J. Van Heck

    Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board move into Committee of the Whole – Private Session

    Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board resume the Regular Board Meeting of Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

    1. Land Acknowledgement
    2. Opening Prayer – J. Van Heck
    3. Recording of Attendance
    4. Confirmation of Agenda

      Motion: That the Agenda for the Special Board Meeting of Wednesday, March 11, 2026 be approved as presented.

    5. Declaration of Conflict of Interest
    6. Confirmation of Minutes - Nil
  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    Nil

  3. Reports

    1. Report: Catholic Education Centre Technology Infrastructure Upgrade Project – A. Park (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Catholic Education Centre Technology Infrastructure Upgrade Project, for information.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the forecasted project cost of $436,706 for the Catholic Education Centre Technology Infrastructure Upgrade Project.

  4. Unfinished Business/Business Arising out of the Minutes

    1. Items from Committee of the Whole – D. Argenti
      1. Discussion Items
      2. Action Items
    2. Committee Reports - Nil
  5. New Business

    Nil

  6. Information Items

    Nil

  7. Future Business
    1. Audit Committee Meeting – August 22, 2026
    2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – June 10, 2026
    3. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
    4. Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – April 10, 2026
    5. Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – April 1, 2026
    6. Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – March 31, 2026
    7. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – April 13, 2026
    8. Next Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
    9. Future Board Meeting Dates:
      • Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
  8. Adjournment

    1. Adjournment

      Motion:That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Wednesday, March 11, 2026 adjourn at _____ p.m.

    2. Closing Prayer – J. Van Heck

Minutes approved: March 31, 2026

John Van Heck
Chair of the Board
Lisa Demers
Director of Education & Secretary

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

February 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre

  1. Call to Order

    J. Van Heck

    1. Land Acknowledgement
    2. Opening Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko
    3. Recording of Attendance
    4. Confirmation of Agenda

      Motion: That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, February 24, 2026, be approved as presented.

    5. Declaration of Conflict of Interest
    6. Confirmation of Minutes

      Motion: That the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, January 27, 2026, be approved as presented.

  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    Holy Rosary Catholic School – C. Kehoe

  3. Reports

    1. Report: Mental Health & Wellbeing Updates – J. Morrow (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Mental Health & Wellbeing Updates, for information.

    2. Report: Literacy Update – J. Majeski (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Literacy Update, for information.

    3. Report: Proposed School Year Calendar 2026-2027 – J. Morrow (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Proposed School Year Calendar 2026-2027, for information.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board endorse the School Year Calendar 2026-2027 for submission to the Ministry of Education.

    4. Report: Math Achievement Action Plan Progress Report – J. Majeski (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Math Achievement Action Plan, for information.

    5. Report: Mid-Year Monitoring – C. Kehoe, J. Morrow, J. Majeski (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Mid-Year Monitoring, for information.

  4. Unfinished Business/Business Arising out of the Minutes

    1. Items from Committee of the Whole – D. Argenti
      1. Discussion Items
      2. Action Items
    2. Committee Reports
      1. Audit Committee – J. Van Heck (encl.)

        Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting of November 25, 2025.

      2. Special Education Advisory Committee – J. McCann (encl.)

        Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Special Education Advisory Committee meeting of January 19, 2026.

      3. Joint Health and Safety Committee – M. Roop (encl.)

        Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Joint Health and Safety Committee meeting of December 12, 2025.

  5. New Business
  6. Information Items
    1. From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
    2. From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
  7. Future Business
    1. Audit Committee Meeting – April 22, 2026
    2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – February 25, 2026
    3. Foundation Meeting – February 24, 2026
    4. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
    5. Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – April 10, 2026
    6. Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – March 25, 2026
    7. Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – March 31, 2026
    8. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – March 23, 2026
    9. Next Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
    10. Future Board Meeting Dates:
      • Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
  8. Adjournment

    1. Adjournment

      Motion:That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Tuesday, February 24, 2026 adjourn at _____ p.m.

    2. Closing Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko

Minutes approved: March 31, 2026

John Van Heck
Chair of the Board
Lisa Demers
Director of Education & Secretary

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

January 27, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre

  1. Call to Order

    – J. Van Heck

    Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board move into Committee of the Whole – Private Session

    Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board resume the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

    1. Land Acknowledgement
    2. Opening Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko
    3. Recording of Attendance
      Trustees Jann Tooshkenig and Brenda Rumble are attending virtually.
      Student Trustee Katie Murphy sent her regrets.
    4. Confirmation of Agenda

      Motion: That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, January 27, 2026 be approved as presented.

    5. Declaration of Conflict of Interest
    6. Confirmation of Minutes

      Motion: That the Minutes for the

      Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 11, 2025,
      Special Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 25, 2025, and
      Initial Board Meeting of Tuesday, December 2, 2025
      be approved as presented.

  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    Good Shepherd Catholic School – J. Morrow

  3. Reports

    1. Report: 2024-2025 EQAO Results – J. Majeski (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: 2024-25 EQAO Results, for information.

    2. Report: Vice Principal Leadership Pool Appointments – J. Duff (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Vice Principal Leadership Pool Appointments, for information.

    3. Report: Trustee Membership on Board Committees - 2026 – L. Demers (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Trustee Membership on Board Committees - 2026, for information.

      Motion:That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the appointment of Trustees to Board committees, as identified at the January 27, 2026 Board meeting.

  4. Unfinished Business/Business Arising out of the Minutes

    1. Items from Committee of the Whole – D. Argenti
      1. Discussion Items
      2. Action Items
    2. Committee Reports
      1. Audit Committee – J. Van Heck (encl.)

        Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting of September 17, 2025.

      2. Joint Health and Safety Committee – M. Roop (encl.)

        Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Joint Health and Safety Committee meeting of June 13, 2025, and November 14, 2025.

      3. Indigenous Education Council Meeting – J. Tooshkenig (encl.)

        Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Indigenous Education Council meeting of December 13, 2024.

      4. 11.4. Special Education Advisory Committee – J. McCann (encl.)

        Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Special Education Advisory Committee meetings of October 20, 2025, and November 17, 2025.

  5. New Business
  6. Information Items
    1. From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
    2. From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
  7. Future Business
    1. Audit Committee Meeting – February 11, 2026
    2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – February 25, 2026
    3. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
    4. Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – February 13, 2026
    5. Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – March 25, 2026
    6. Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – February 24, 2026
    7. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – February 09, 2026
    8. Next Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
    9. Future Board Meeting Dates:
      • Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m..
      • Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m..
      • Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m..
      • Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m..
  8. Adjournment

    1. Adjournment

      Motion:That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Tuesday, January 27, 2026 adjourn at _____ p.m.

    2. Closing Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko

Minutes approved: February 24, 2026.

John Van Heck
Chair of the Board
Lisa Demers
Director of Education & Secretary

INITIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA

December 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre

  1. Call to Order

    – L. Demers

    1. Land Acknowledgement
    2. Recording of Attendance
    3. Comments by the Director of Education - L. Demers
    4. Appointment of Scrutineers (Procedural By-Laws, Section 6.3) - L. Demers
    5. Election of Chair of the Board for 2026 (Procedural By-Laws, Section 6.3) - L. Demers
    6. Presentation of Gavel to Newly Elected Chair of the Board
    7. Remarks of the Newly Elected Chair of the Board
    8. Election of Vice Chair of the Board for 2026 (Procedural By-Laws, Section 6.5) - L. Demers
    9. Remarks of the Newly Elected Vice Chair of the Board
    10. Ballot Resolution (if required) - Chair

      Motion:

      Process for Appointment to Legislated and Standing Committees (Effective, January 2026) - L. Demers
      1. Audit Committee
      2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee
      3. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee
      4. Joint Health and Safety Committee
      5. Parent Involvement Committee
      6. Policy Vetting Committee
      7. Special Education Advisory Committee
      8. St. Clair District Catholic Education Foundation
      9. Student Discipline Committee
      10. Supervised Alternative Learning for Excused Pupils Committee
  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    Nil

  3. Reports

    1. Report: Director's Annual Report 2024-2025 - L. Demers (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Director's Annual Report 2024-2025, for information..

  4. Future Business

    1. Audit Committee Meeting - February 11, 2026
    2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting - February 25, 2026
    3. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting - TBD
    4. Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting - December 12, 2025
    5. Parent Involvement Committee Meeting - March 25, 2026
    6. Policy Vetting Committee Meeting - TBD
    7. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting - January 19, 2026
    8. Next Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
    9. Future Board Meeting Dates
      • Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
  5. Adjournment

    1. Adjournment

      Motion:That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Tuesday, December 2, 2025 adjourn at _____ p.m.

    2. Closing Prayer

Minutes approved: January 27, 2026

John Van Heck
Chair of the Board
Lisa Demers
Director of Education & Secretary

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA

November 25, 2025 at 4:15 p.m.
Microsoft Teams

  1. Call to Order

    J. Van Heck

    Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board move into Committee of the Whole – Private Session

    Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board resume the Special Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

    1. Land Acknowledgement
    2. Opening Prayer - J. Van Heck
    3. Recording of Attendance
    4. Confirmation of Agenda

      Motion: That the Agenda for the Special Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 25, 2025 be approved as presented.

    5. Declaration of Conflict of Interest

  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    Nil.

  3. Reports

    1. Report: Audited Financial Statements - August 31, 2025 - A. Park (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Audited Financial Statements - August 31, 2025, for information.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended August 31, 2025.

    2. Report: Sale of Former St. Ursula Catholic School, 426 Lacroix St. Chatham - A. Park (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Sale of Former St. Ursula Catholic School, 426 Lacroix St. Chatham, for information.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board authorize the Director of Education and Associate Director - Corporate Services & Treasurer to proceed with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent offer for the sale of the former St. Ursula Catholic School, known as 426 Lacroix St., Chatham, ON.

  4. Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes

    1. Items from Committee of the Whole: Nil.
    2. Committee Reports: Nil.
  5. New Business

  6. Information Items

  7. Future Business

    1. Next Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Inaugural Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
  8. Adjournment

    1. Adjournment

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Tuesday, November 25, 2025 adjourn at _____ p.m.

    2. Closing Prayer - J. Van Heck

Minutes approved: January 27, 2026

John Van Heck
Chair of the Board
Lisa Demers
Director of Education & Secretary

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

November 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre

  1. Call to Order

    - J. Van Heck

    Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board move into Committee of the Whole - Private Session

    Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board resume the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

    1. Land Acknowledgement
    2. Opening Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko
    3. Recording of Attendance
    4. Confirmation of Agenda

      Motion: That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 11, 2025 be approved as presented.

    5. Declaration of Conflict of Interest
    6. Confirmation of Minutes

      Motion: That the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, October 28, 2025 be approved as presented.

  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    St. Angela Merici Catholic School - J. Morrow

  3. Reports

    1. Report: Trustee Attendance and Electronic Meetings - L. Demers (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Trustee Attendance and Electronic Meetings , for information

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board rescind Motion O-055-2005.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board ratify the changes to. Sec. A - Procedural By-Laws, as required by O. Reg. 313/24, effective November 11, 2025.

    2. Report: Math Achievement Action Plan Update - J. Majeski (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Math Achievement Action Plan Update , for information.

    3. Report: Audited Financial Statements - August 31, 2025 - A. Park (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Audited Financial Statements - August 31, 2025 , for information.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended August 31, 2025.

    4. Report: 2024-2025 Capital Project Update - A. Park (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: 2024-2025 Capital Project Update , for information.

  4. Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes

    1. Items from Committee of the Whole - D. Argenti
      1. Discussion Items
      2. Action Items
    2. Committee Reports
      1. Policy Vetting Committee - B. Rumble (encl.)

        Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Policy Vetting Committee meeting of May 27, 2025

  5. New Business

  6. Information Items

    1. From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
    2. From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
  7. Future Business

    1. Audit Committee Meeting - February 11, 2026
    2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting - November 26, 2025
    3. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting - November 18, 2025
    4. Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting - December 12, 2025
    5. Parent Involvement Committee Meeting - November 12, 2025
    6. Policy Vetting Committee Meeting - TBD
    7. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting - November 17, 2025
    8. Next Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Initial Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
    9. Future Board Meeting Dates
      • Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
  8. Adjournment

    1. Adjournment

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board adjourn the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at _____ p.m.

    2. Closing Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko

Minutes approved on January 27, 2026

John Van Heck
Chair of the Board
Lisa Demers
Director of Education & Secretary

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

October 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre

  1. Call to Order

    - J. Van Heck
    1. Land Acknowledgement
    2. Opening Prayer Father Chris Pietraszko
    3. Recording of Attendance
    4. Confirmation of Agenda

      Motion: That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, October 28, 2025 be approved as presented.

    5. Declaration of Conflict of Interest

    6. Confirmation of Minutes

      Motion: That the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, September 23, 2025 be approved as presented.

  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    1. Project SEARCH J. Morrow
    2. St. Clair Action News Video
  3. Reports

    1. Report: Elementary Summer Learning July 2025 J. Majeski (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Elementary Summer Learning July 2025, for information.

    2. Report: Secondary Summer Learning Summary C. Kehoe (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Secondary Summer Learning Summary, for information.

    3. Report: 2024-2025 Annual Audit Committee Reports to the Board of Trustees A. Park (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: 2024-2025 Annual Audit Committee Reports to the Board of Trustees, for information.

    4. Report: 2025-2026 Opening Enrolments A. Park (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: 2025-2026 Opening Enrolments, for information.

  4. Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes

    1. Items from Committee of the Whole: Nil.
    2. Committee Reports
      1. Parent Involvement Committee D. Argenti (encl.)

        Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Parent Involvement Committee meetings of March 26, 2025 and April 30, 2025.

      2. Special Education Advisory Committee B. Rumble (encl.)

        Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Special Education Advisory Committee meeting of September 15, 2025.

  5. New Business

  6. Information Items

    1. From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
    2. From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
  7. Future Business

    1. Audit Committee Meeting November 11, 2025
    2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting November 26, 2025
    3. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting TBD
    4. Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting December 12, 2025
    5. Parent Involvement Committee Meeting November 12, 2025
    6. Policy Vetting Committee Meeting TBD
    7. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting November 17, 2025
    8. Next Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
    9. Future Board Meeting Dates
      • Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Initial Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
      • Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
  8. Adjournment

    1. Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Tuesday, October 28, 2025 adjourn at _____ p.m.

    2. Closing Prayer Father Chris Pietraszko

Minutes approved: November 11, 2025

John Van Heck
Chair of the Board
Lisa Demers
Director of Education & Secretary

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

September 23, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Sarnia

  1. Call to Order

    D. Argenti

    1. Land Acknowledgement
    2. Opening Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko
    3. Recording of Attendance
    4. Confirmation of Agenda

      Motion: That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, September 23, 2025 be approved as presented.

    5. Declaration of Conflict of Interest
    6. Confirmation of Minutes

      Motion: That the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, August 26, 2025 be approved as presented.

  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    - Nil.
  3. Reports

    1. Report: Community Planning and Partnership Meeting & Long-Term Capital Plan Update 2025-2026 - A. Park (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Community Planning and Partnership Meeting & Long-Term Capital Plan Update 2025-2026 , for information.

    2. Report: Ursuline College, Chatham Facility Condition Review - M. Myers (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Ursuline College, Chatham Facility Condition Review , for information.

    3. Report: Pastoral Plan 2025-26: Anchored in Hope - M. Sawa (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Pastoral Plan 2025-26: Anchored in Hope ,for information.

  4. Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes

    1. Items from Committee of the Whole: Nil.
    2. Committee Reports
      1. Audit Committee - L. Ward (encl.)

        Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting of June 11, 2025.

      2. Special Education Advisory Committee - B. Rumble (encl.)

        Motion:That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Special Education Advisory Committee meeting of June 16, 2025.

  5. New Business

  6. Information Items

    1. From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
    2. From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
  7. Future Business

    1. Audit Committee Meeting - November 11, 2025
    2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting - October 1, 2025
    3. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting - TBD
    4. Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting - October 24, 2025
    5. Parent Involvement Committee Meeting - October 15, 2025
    6. Policy Vetting Committee Meeting - TBD
    7. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting - October 20, 2025
    8. Next Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
    9. Future Board Meeting Dates
      • Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Initial Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
      • Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
  8. Adjournment

    1. Adjournment

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Tuesday, September 23, 2025 adjourn at _____ p.m.

    2. Closing Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko

Minutes approved: October 28, 2025

John Van Heck
Chair of the Board
Lisa Demers
Director of Education & Secretary

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

August 26, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre

  1. Call to Order

    J. Van Heck

    Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board move into Committee of the Whole - Private Session

    Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board resume the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

    1. Land Acknowledgement
    2. Opening Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko
    3. Recording of Attendance
    4. Confirmation of Agenda

      Motion: That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, August 26,2025 be approved as presented.

    5. Declaration of Conflict of Interest

    6. Confirmation of Minutes

      Motion: That the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of Monday, July 14, 2025 and the Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of Friday, August 15, 2025 be approved as presented.

  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    Action News Update Video

  3. Reports

    1. Verbal Report: Introduction and Welcome to Student Trustees - C. Kehoe (encl.)
    2. Report: Math Achievement Action Plan Update - J. Majeski (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Math Achievement Action Plan Update , for information.

    3. Report: Trustee Attendance for 2024-2025 - L. Demers (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Trustee Attendance for 2024-2025 , for information.

    4. Report: Borrowing Resolution to Meet Current Expenditures for 2025-2026 - A. Park (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Borrowing Resolution to Meet Current Expenditures for 2025-2026 , for information.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board resolve that:

      1. That the Chair or Vice Chair and the Treasurer are authorized on behalf of the Board to borrow from time to time by way of promissory note, or overdraft, or bankers' acceptance from Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (“CIBC”) authorized for borrowing purposes in accordance with Section 243 of the Act a sum or sums not exceeding in the aggregate amount $10,000,000 to meet, until current revenue is collected, the current expenditures of the Board for the Period (including the amounts required for the purposes mentioned in Subsection 243(1) and 243(2) of the Act), and to give to CIBC promissory notes or bankers’ acceptances, as the case may be, sealed with the corporate seal of the Board and signed by any two of the Chair or Vice Chair and the Treasurer for the sums borrowed plus interest at a rate to be agreed upon from time to time with CIBC;
      2. The interest charged on all sums borrowed pursuant to this Resolution plus any related charges, is not to exceed the interest that would be payable at the prime lending rate of the chartered banks listed in Schedule 1 of the Bank Act (Canada) plus 100 basis points on the date of borrowing;
      3. The Treasurer is authorized and directed to apply in payment of all sums borrowed plus interest, all of the moneys collected or received in respect of the current revenues of the Board;
      4. The Treasurer is authorized and directed to deliver to CIBC from time to time upon request a statement showing (a) the total amount of unpaid previous borrowings of the Board for current expenditures together with debt charges, if any, and (b) the uncollected balance of the estimated revenues for the current year or, where the estimates have not been adopted, the estimated revenues of the previous year less any current revenue already collected.

    5. Report: Borrowing Resolution for Interim Financing of Construction Projects - A. Park (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Borrowing Resolution for Interim Financing of Construction Projects , for information.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board resolve that:

      1. The Director of Education & Secretary and the Associate Director & Treasurer of the Board are authorized on behalf of the Board to borrow up to $6,406,922 for the temporary funding of School Condition Improvements, from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, variable rate interest payable monthly, and principal repayment in total upon receipt of permanent financing.
      2. The Director of Education & Secretary and the Associate Director & Treasurer are authorized for and on behalf of the Board to execute and deliver all such other documents and to do such other acts and things as may be necessary to facilitate this borrowing.

  4. Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes

    1. Items from Committee of the Whole - D. Argenti
      1. Discussion Items
      2. Action Items
    2. Committee Reports
      1. Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting - M. Roop (encl.)

        Motion: Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Joint Health & Safety Committee meeting of April 11, 2025

      2. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting - B. Rumble (encl.)

        Motion: Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Special Education Advisory Committee meeting of May 12, 2025

  5. New Business

  6. Information Items

    - Nil
  7. Future Business

    1. Audit Committee Meeting - TBD
    2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting - TBD
    3. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting - TBD
    4. Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting - TBD
    5. Parent Involvement Committee Meeting - TBD
    6. Policy Vetting Committee Meeting - TBD
    7. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting - TBD
    8. Next Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
    9. Future Board Meeting Dates
      • Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Initial Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
      • Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
  8. Adjournment

    1. Adjournment

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Tuesday, August 26, 2025 adjourn at _____ p.m.

    2. Closing Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko

Minutes approved: September 23, 2025

John Van Heck
Chair of the Board
Lisa Demers
Director of Education & Secretary

Board Minutes

2025 - 2026

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

March 11, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre

Attendees

Trustees

  • John Van Heck
  • Jennifer McCann
  • David Argenti
  • Linda Ward
  • Brenda Rumble
  • Mat Roop
  • Jann Tooshkenig

Resource

  • Lisa Demers
  1. Call to Order

    J. Van Heck called the meeting to order at 5:35 pm.

    Motion O-026-2026: (Jennifer McCann and Mat Roop) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board move into Committee of the Whole – Private Session.Carried.

    Motion O-027-2026: (Linda Ward and Mat Roop) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board resume the Special Board Meeting of Wednesday, March 11, 2026.Carried.

    1. Land Acknowledgement – L. Demers
    2. Opening Prayer – J. Van Heck
    3. Recording of Attendance – Trustees Linda Ward attended remote.
    4. Confirmation of Agenda

      Motion O-028-2026: (Brenda Rumble and Jennifer McCann)
      That the Agenda for the Special Board Meeting of Wednesday, March 11, 2026, be approved as presented.
      Carried.

    5. Declaration of Conflict of Interest – Nil.

    6. Confirmation of Minutes – Nil.
  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    Nil

  3. Reports

    1. Report: Catholic Education Centre Technology Infrastructure Upgrade Project – A. Park (encl.)

      Motion O-029-2026: (Mat Roop and Brenda Rumble)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Catholic Education Centre Technology Infrastructure Upgrade Project , for information.
      Carried..

      Report: Catholic Education Centre Technology Infrastructure Upgrade Project – Approval of Project Cost

      Motion O-030-2026: (Jann Tooshkenig and Jennifer McCann)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the forecasted project cost of $436,706 for the Catholic Education Centre Technology Infrastructure Upgrade Project.
      Carried.

  4. Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes

    1. Items from Committee of the Whole:
      1. Discussion Items: Personnel and legal matters were discussed at the March 11, 2026, Committee of the Whole In-Camera Meeting.
      2. Action Items:

        Motion: O-031-2026: (Brenda Rumble and Mat Roop)
        That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve of the terms of the Executive Council restructuring, as set out in the report dated March 11, 2026.
        Carried.

    2. Committee Reports - Nil
  5. New Business

    Nil
  6. Information Items

    Nil
  7. Future Business

    1. Audit Committee Meeting – April 22, 2026
    2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – February 25, 2026
    3. Foundation Meeting – February 24, 2026
    4. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
    5. Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – February 13, 2026
    6. Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – March 25, 2026
    7. Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – March 31, 2026
    8. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – February 09, 2026
    9. Next Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
    10. Future Board Meeting Dates
      • Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
  8. Adjournment

    1. Motion O-032-2026: (Brenda Rumble and David Argenti)
      Meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
      Carried.

    2. Closing Prayer – J. Van Heck

Minutes approved: March 31, 2026

John Van Heck
Chair of the Board
Lisa Demers
Director of Education & Secretary

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

January 27, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre

Attendees

Trustees

  • John Van Heck
  • Jennifer McCann
  • David Argenti
  • Linda Ward
  • Brenda Rumble
  • Mat Roop
  • Jann Tooshkenig

Resource

  • Lisa Demers

Administration

  • Amy Park
  • Jamie Majeski
  • Chris Kehoe
  • Jen Morrow
  • James Duff

Board Chaplain

  • Father Chris Pietraszko

Student Trustees

  • Cristian Suffi
  • Katie Murphy

Recording Secretary

  • Nadine Kroner
  1. Call to Order

    J. Van Heck called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.

    Motion O-001-2026: (Mat Roop and Linda Ward) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board move into Committee of the Whole – Private Session Carried.

    Motion O-002-2026: (Jennifer McCann and Mat Roop) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board resume the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Carried.

    1. Land Acknowledgement
    2. Opening Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko
    3. Recording of Attendance – Trustees Brenda Rumble and Jann Tooshkenig attended virtually. Student Trustee Katie Murphy sent her regrets.
    4. Confirmation of Agenda

      Motion O-003-2026: (Mat Roop and David Argenti)
      That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, January 27, 2026 be approved as presented.
      Carried.

    5. Declaration of Conflict of Interest – Nil.

    6. Confirmation of Minutes

      Motion O-004-2026: (Brenda Rumble and Jennifer McCann)
      That the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Special Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 25, 2025, and Initial Board Meeting of Tuesday, December 2, 2025 be approved as presented.
      Carried.

  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    Good Shepherd Catholic School – J. Morrow

  3. Reports

    1. Report: 2024-2025 EQAO Results – J. Majeski (encl.)

      Motion O-005-2026: (Jennifer McCann and David Argenti)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: 2024-25 EQAO Results , for information.
      Carried..

    2. Report: Vice Principal Leadership Pool Appointments – J. Duff (encl.)

      Motion O-006-2026: (Jennifer McCann and Linda Ward)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Vice Principal Leadership Pool Appointments , for information.
      Carried..

    3. Report: Trustee Membership on Board Committees - 2026 – L. Demers (encl.)

      Motion O-007-2026: (Jennifer McCann and Linda Ward)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Trustee Membership on Board Committees - 2026 , for information.
      Carried..

      Motion O-008-2026: (Linda Ward and Mat Roop)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the appointment of Trustees to Board committees, as identified at the January 27, 2026 Board meeting.
      Carried..

  4. Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes

    1. Items from Committee of the Whole: Nil
    2. Committee Reports
      1. Audit Committee – J. Van Heck (encl.)

        Motion O-009-2026: (John Van Heck and Jennifer McCann)
        Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting of September 17, 2025
        Carried..

      2. Joint Health and Safety Committee – M. Roop (encl.)

        Motion O-010-2026: (Mat Roop and Jennifer McCann)
        Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Joint Health and Safety Committee meeting of June 13, 2025, and November 14, 2025
        Carried..

      3. Indigenous Education Council Meeting – J. Tooshkenig (encl.)

        Motion O-011-2026: (John Van Heck and Linda Ward)
        Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Indigenous Education Council meeting of December 13, 2024
        Carried..

      4. Special Education Advisory Committee – J. McCann (encl.)

        Motion O-012-2026: (Jennifer McCann and Mat Roop)
        Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Special Education Advisory Committee meetings of October 20, 2025, and November 17, 2025
        Carried..

  5. New Business

  6. Information Items

    1. From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
    2. From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
  7. Future Business

    1. Audit Committee Meeting – February 11, 2026
    2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – February 25, 2026
    3. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
    4. Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – February 13, 2026
    5. Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – March 25, 2026
    6. Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – February 24, 2026
    7. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – February 09, 2026
    8. Next Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
    9. Future Board Meeting Dates
      • Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
  8. Adjournment

    1. Motion O-013-2026: (David Argenti and Mat Roop)
      Meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
      Carried.

    2. Closing Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko

Minutes approved: February 24, 2026

John Van Heck
Chair of the Board
Lisa Demers
Director of Education & Secretary

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

December 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre

Attendees

Trustees

  • John Van Heck
  • Jennifer McCann
  • David Argenti
  • Linda Ward
  • Brenda Rumble
  • Mat Roop
  • Jann Tooshkenig

Resource

  • Lisa Demers

Administration

  • Amy Park
  • Jamie Majeski
  • Chris Kehoe
  • Jen Morrow
  • James Duff

Board Chaplain

  • Father Chris Pietraszko

Recording Secretary

  • Nadine Kroner
  1. Call to Order

    In accordance with the Board Procedural By-Laws, Section 6.2, L. Demers called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.

    1. Land Acknowledgement
    2. Recording of Attendance
    3. Comments by the Director of Education – L. Demers
    4. Appointment of Scrutineers (Procedural By-Laws, Section 6.4) – L. Demers

      In accordance with Board Procedural By-Laws, Section 6.4, Lisa Demers appointed Amy Park as Chief Scrutineer and James Duff as Scrutineer.

    5. Election of Chair of the Board for 2025 (Procedural By-Laws, Section 6.3) – L. Demers

      In accordance with Board Procedural By-Laws, Section 6.3, Lisa Demers opened the floor for nominations for the position of Chair of the St. Clair Catholic District School Board for 2026.

      Linda Ward nominated, and Mat Roop seconded the nomination of John Van Heck as Chair of the St. Clair Catholic District School Board. John Van Heck consented to stand for election to the position of Chair.

      Receiving no further nominations after three calls, Lisa Demers declared nominations closed. John Van Heck was acclaimed as Chair of the St. Clair Catholic District School Board.

    6. Presentation of Gavel to Newly Elected Chair of the Board – L. Demers

      Lisa Demers, Director of Education, presented the gavel to Chair, John Van Heck. John Van Heck assumed the Chair.

    7. Remarks of the Newly Elected Chair of the Board – J. Van Heck

      John Van Heck, Chair of the Board expressed his appreciation.

    8. Election of Vice Chair of the Board for 2026 (Procedural By-Laws, Section 6.5) – J. Van Heck

      In accordance with Board Procedural By-Laws, Section 6.5, the Chair opened nominations for the position of Vice Chair of the St. Clair Catholic District School Board for 2026.

      Jann Tooshenig nominated, and Jennifer McCann seconded the nomination of David Argenti as Vice Chair of the St. Clair Catholic District School Board.

      Receiving no further nominations after three calls, John Van Heck declared nominations closed. David Argenti was acclaimed as Vice Chair of the St. Clair Catholic District School Board.

    9. Remarks of the Newly Elected Vice Chair of the Board – D. Argenti

      David Argenti, Vice Chair of the Board expressed his appreciation.

    10. Process for Appointment to Legislated and Standing Committees (Effective, January 2026) – L. Demers
      1. Audit Committee
      2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee
      3. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee
      4. Joint Health and Safety Committee
      5. Parent Involvement Committee
      6. Policy Vetting Committee
      7. Special Education Advisory Committee
      8. St. Clair District Catholic Education Foundation
      9. Student Discipline Committee
      10. Supervised Alternative Learning for Excused Pupils Committee
  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    Nil

  3. Reports

    1. Report: Director’s Annual Report – 2024-2025 – L. Demers (encl.)

      Motion O-169-2025: (Jennifer McCann and Brenda Rumble)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Director’s Annual Report – 2024-2025 , for information.
      Carried..

  4. Future Business

    1. Audit Committee Meeting – February 11, 2026
    2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – February 25, 2026
    3. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
    4. Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – December 12, 2025
    5. Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – March 25, 2026
    6. Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – TBD
    7. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – January 19, 2026
    8. Next Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
    9. Future Board Meeting Dates
      • Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
  5. Adjournment

    1. Motion O-170-2025: (Mat Roop and Brenda Rumble)
      Meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
      Carried.

    2. Closing Prayer

Minutes approved: January 27, 2026

John Van Heck
Chair of the Board
Lisa Demers
Director of Education & Secretary

Special Board Meeting Minutes

November 25, 2025 at 4:15 p.m.
Microsoft Teams

Attendees

Trustees

  • John Van Heck
  • Jennifer McCann
  • David Argenti
  • Linda Ward
  • Brenda Rumble
  • Mat Roop
  • Jann Tooshkenig

Resource

  • Lisa Demers

Administration

  • Amy Park
  • Jamie Majeski
  • Chris Kehoe
  • Jen Morrow
  • James Duff

Recording Secretary

  • Nadine Kroner
  1. Call to Order

    J. Van Heck called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m.

    Motion O-161-2025: (Mat Roop and Linda Ward) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board move into Committee of the Whole – Private SessionCarried.

    Motion O-162-2025: (Mat Roop and Jennifer McCann) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board resume the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Carried.

    1. Land Acknowledgement
    2. Opening Prayer – J. Van Heck
    3. Recording of Attendance – Trustee Jann Tooshkenig sent her regrets.
    4. Confirmation of Agenda

      Motion O-163-2025: (David Argenti and Linda Ward) That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 25, 2025 be approved as presentedCarried.

    5. Declaration of Conflict of Interest – Nil.

  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    Nil

  3. Reports

    1. Report: Audited Financial Statements – August 31, 2025 - A. Park (encl.)

      Motion O-164-2025: (Mat Roop and Jennifer McCann) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Audited Financial Statements – August 31, 2025 , for information. Carried..

      Motion O-165-2025: (Jennifer McCann and David Argenti) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended August 31, 2025. . Carried..

    2. Report: Sale of Former St. Ursula Catholic School, 426 Lacroix St. Chatham - A. Park (encl.)

      Motion O-166-2025: (Mat Roop and David Argenti) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Sale of Former St. Ursula Catholic School, 426 Lacroix St. Chatham , for information. Carried..

      Motion O-167-2025: (Jennifer McCann and Linda Ward) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board authorize the Director of Education and Associate Director – Corporate Services & Treasurer to proceed with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent offer for the sale of the former St. Ursula Catholic School, known as 426 Lacroix St., Chatham, ON. Carried..

  4. Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes

    1. Items from Committee of the Whole: – Nil.
    2. Committee Reports – Nil.
  5. New Business

  6. Information Items

  7. Future Business

    1. Next Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Initial Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m..
  8. Adjournment

    1. Adjournment

      Motion O-168-2025: (Mat Roop and Linda Ward) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Tuesday, November 25, 2025 adjourn at 4:25 p.m. Carried.

    2. Closing Prayer – J. Van Heck

Minutes approved: January 27, 2025

John Van Heck
Chair of the Board
Lisa Demers
Director of Education & Secretary

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

November 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre

Attendees

Trustees

  • John Van Heck
  • Jennifer McCann
  • David Argenti
  • Linda Ward
  • Brenda Rumble
  • Mat Roop
  • Jann Tooshkenig

Resource

  • Lisa Demers

Administration

  • Amy Park
  • Jamie Majeski
  • Chris Kehoe
  • Jen Morrow
  • James Duff

Board Chaplain

  • Father Chris Pietraszko

Student Trustees

  • Cristian Suffi
  • Katie Murphy

Recording Secretary

  • Nadine Kroner
  1. Call to Order

    J. Van Heck called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

    Motion O-150-2025: (Brenda Rumble and Jennifer McCann) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board move into Committee of the Whole – Private Session Carried.

    Motion O-151-2025: (Mat Roop and Jennifer McCann) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board resume the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Carried.

    1. Land Acknowledgement
    2. Opening Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko
    3. Recording of Attendance – Trustee Linda Ward attended virtually. Student Trustee Cristian Suffi sent his regrets.
    4. Confirmation of Agenda

      Motion O-152-2025: (Mat Roop and Jennifer McCann) That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 11, 2025 be approved as amended. Carried.

    5. Declaration of Conflict of Interest – Nil.

    6. Confirmation of Minutes

      Motion O-153-2025: (Jann Tooshkenig and Brenda Rumble) That the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, October 28, 2025 be approved as presented.
      Carried.

  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    St. Angela Merici Catholic School – J. Morrow

  3. Reports

    1. Report: Trustee Attendance and Electronic Meetings – L. Demers (encl.)

      Motion O-154-2025: (Brenda Rumble & Jennifer McCann) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Trustee Attendance and Electronic Meetings , for information. Carried..

      Motion O-155-2025: (Jann Tooshkenig and David Argenti) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board rescind Motion O-055-2005.. Carried..

      Motion O-156-2025: (Jennifer McCann and Mat Roop That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board ratify the changes to. Sec. A – Procedural By-Laws, as required by O. Reg. 313/24, effective November 11, 2025. Carried.

    2. Report: Math Achievement Action Plan Update – J. Majeski (encl.)

      Motion O-157-2025: (Brenda Rumble and David Agenti) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Math Achievement Action Plan Update, , for information. Carried..

    3. Report: Audited Financial Statements – August 31, 2025 - A. Park (encl.) - deferred
    4. Report: 2024-2025 Capital Project Update – A. Park (encl.)

      Motion O-158-2025: (Mat Roop and Brenda Rumble) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: 2024-2025 Capital Project Update , for information. Carried..

  4. Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes

    1. Items from Committee of the Whole: – Nil.
    2. Committee Reports
      1. Policy Vetting Committee – B. Rumble (encl.)

        Motion O-159-2025: (Brenda Rumble & Jann McCann) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Policy Vetting Committee meeting of May 27, 2025 Carried..

  5. New Business

  6. Information Items

    1. From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
    2. From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
  7. Future Business

    1. Audit Committee Meeting – February 11, 2025
    2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – November 26, 2025
    3. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
    4. Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – December 12, 2025
    5. Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – November 12, 2025
    6. Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – TBD
    7. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – November 17, 2025
    8. Next Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Initial Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m..
    9. Future Board Meeting Dates
      • Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
  8. Adjournment

    1. Adjournment

      Motion O-160-2025: (Jennifer McCann and Mat Roop) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Tuesday, November 11, 2025 adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Carried.

    2. Closing Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko

Minutes approved: January 27, 2025

John Van Heck
Chair of the Board
Lisa Demers
Director of Education & Secretary

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

October 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre

Attendees

Trustees

  • John Van Heck
  • Jennifer McCann
  • David Argenti
  • Linda Ward
  • Brenda Rumble
  • Mat Roop
  • Jann Tooshkenig

Resource

  • Lisa Demers

Administration

  • Amy Park
  • Jamie Majeski
  • Chris Kehoe
  • Jen Morrow
  • James Duff

Board Chaplain

  • Father Chris Pietraszko

Student Trustees

  • Cristian Suffi
  • Katie Murphy

Recording Secretary

  • Morgan Stallaert
  1. Call to Order

    J. Van Heck called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

    1. Land Acknowledgement
    2. Opening Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko
    3. Recording of Attendance – Trustee Linda Ward sent her regrets. Trustee Brenda Rumble arrived at 6:08 p.m.
    4. Confirmation of Agenda

      Motion O-141-2025: (Jennifer McCann and Jann Tooshkenig)
      That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, October 28, 2025 be approved as presented
      Carried.

    5. Declaration of Conflict of Interest – Nil.

    6. Confirmation of Minutes

      Motion O-142-2025: (Mat Roop and David Argenti)
      That the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, September 23, 2025 be approved as presented.
      Carried.

  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    a) Project SEARCH – J. Morrow
    b) St. Clair Action News Video

  3. Reports

    1. Report: Elementary Summer Learning July 2025 – J. Majeski (encl.)

      Motion O-143-2025: (Jennifer McCann and Jann Tooshkenig)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Elementary Summer Learning July 2025 , for information.
      Carried..

    2. Report: Secondary Summer Learning Summary – C. Kehoe (encl.)

      Motion O-144-2025: (Brenda Rumble and Mat Roop)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Secondary Summer Learning Summary , for information.
      Carried..

    3. Report: 2024-2025 Annual Audit Committee Reports to the Board of Trustees – A. Park (encl.)

      Motion O-145-2025: (Jennifer McCann and Jann Toshkenig)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: 2024-2025 Annual Audit Committee Reports to the Board of Trustees , for information.
      Carried..

    4. Report: 2025-2026 Opening Enrolments – A. Park (encl.)

      Motion O-146-2025: (Mat Roop and Brenda Rumble)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: 2025-2026 Opening Enrolments , for information.
      Carried..

  4. Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes

    1. Items from Committee of the Whole: – Nil.
    2. Committee Reports
      1. Parent Involvement Committee – D. Argenti (encl.)

        Motion O-147-2025: (David Argenti and Brenda Rumble)
        Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Parent Involvement Committee meetings of March 26, 2025 and April 30, 2025
        Carried..

      2. Special Education Advisory Committee – B. Rumble (encl.)

        Motion O-148-2025: (Brenda Rumble and Mat Roop)
        Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Special Education Advisory Committee meeting of September 15, 2025
        Carried..

  5. New Business

  6. Information Items

    1. From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
    2. From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
  7. Future Business

    1. Audit Committee Meeting – November 11, 2025
    2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – November 26, 2025
    3. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
    4. Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – December 12, 2025
    5. Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – November 12, 2025
    6. Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – TBD
    7. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – November 17, 2025
    8. Next Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
    9. Future Board Meeting Dates
      • Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Initial Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
      • Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
  8. Adjournment

    1. Adjournment

      Motion O-149-2025: (David Argenti and Brenda Rumble)
      Meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
      Carried.

    2. Closing Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko

Minutes approved: November 11, 2025

John Van Heck
Chair of the Board
Lisa Demers
Director of Education & Secretary

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

September 23, 2025 at 6:30 p.m
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Sarnia

Attendees

Trustees

  • John Van Heck
  • Jennifer McCann
  • David Argenti
  • Linda Ward
  • Brenda Rumble
  • Mat Roop
  • Jann Tooshkenig

Resource

  • Lisa Demers

Administration

  • Amy Park
  • Jen Morrow
  • Chris Kehoe
  • Leah Cabral
  • James Duff
  • Michelle Sawa
  • Jamie Majeski

Board Chaplain

  • Father Chris Pietraszko

Student Trustees

  • Cristian Suffi
  • Katie Murphy

Recording Secretary

  • Morgan Stallaert
  1. Call to Order

    D. Argenti called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.

    1. Land Acknowledgement
    2. Opening Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko
    3. Recording of Attendance – Chair of Board John Van Heck sent his regrets.
    4. Confirmation of Agenda

      Motion O-133-2025 (Jennifer McCann, Brenda Rumble)
      That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, September 23, 2025 be approved as presented
      Carried.

    5. Declaration of Conflict of Interest - Nil.

    6. Confirmation of Minutes

      Motion O-134-2025 (Mat Roop, Jann Tooshkenig)
      That the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, August 26, 2025 be approved as presented.
      Carried.

  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    None.

  3. Reports

    1. Report: Community Planning and Partnership Meeting & Long-Term Capital Plan Update 2025-2026 – A. Park (encl.)

      Motion O-135-2025: (Jennifer McCann and Brenda Rumble)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Community Planning and Partnership Meeting & Long-Term Capital Plan Update 2025-2026 , for information.
      Carried.

    2. Report: Ursuline College, Chatham Facility Condition Review – M. Myers (encl.)

      Motion O-136-2025: (Mat Roop and Linda Ward)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Ursuline College, Chatham Facility Condition Review , for information.
      Carried.

    3. Report: Pastoral Plan 2025-26: Anchored in Hope – L. Demers (encl.)

      Motion O-137-2025: (Mat Roop and Brenda Rumble)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Pastoral Plan 2025-26: Anchored in Hope , for information.
      Carried.

  4. Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes

    1. Items from Committee of the Whole: Nil.
    2. Committee Reports
      1. Audit Committee – L. Ward (encl.)

        Motion O-138-2025: (Linda Ward and Jennifer McCann)
        Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting of June 11, 2025.
        Carried.

      2. Special Education Advisory Committee – B. Rumble (encl.)

        Motion O-139-2025: (Brenda Rumble and Jennifer McCann)
        That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Special Education Advisory Committee meeting of June 16, 2025.
        Carried.

  5. New Business

    None.

  6. Information Items

    1. From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
    2. From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
  7. Future Business

    1. Audit Committee – November 11, 2025
    2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee – October 1, 2025
    3. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee – TBD
    4. Joint Health & Safety Committee – October 24, 2025
    5. Parent Involvement Committee – October 15, 2025
    6. Policy Vetting Committee – TBD
    7. Special Education Advisory Committee – October 20, 2025
    8. Next Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
    9. Future Board Meeting Dates
      • Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Regular Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, December 2, 2025 – Initial Board Meeting (6:00 p.m.)
      • Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – Regular Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – Regular Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – Regular Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – Regular Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, May 26, 2026 – Regular Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – Regular Board Meeting
  8. Adjournment

    1. Adjournment

      Motion O-140-2025 (Brenda Rumble, Mat Roop)
      Meeting adjourned at 7:53
      Carried.

    2. Closing Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko

Minutes approved: October 28, 2025

John Van Heck
Chair of the Board
Lisa Demers
Director of Education & Secretary

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

August 26, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre

Attendees

Trustees

  • John Van Heck
  • Jennifer McCann
  • David Argenti
  • Linda Ward
  • Brenda Rumble
  • Mat Roop
  • Jann Tooshkenig

Resource

  • Lisa Demers

Administration

  • Amy Park
  • Jen Morrow
  • Chris Kehoe
  • Leah Cabral
  • James Duff
  • Michelle Sawa
  • Jamie Majeski

Board Chaplain

  • Father Chris Pietraszko

Student Trustees

  • Cristian Suffi
  • Katie Murphy

Recording Secretary

  • Morgan Stallaert
  1. Call to Order

    J. Van Heck called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

    Motion O-119-2025: (Jann Tooshkenig and Mat Roop) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board admit Tony Prizio, Manager – Risk & Supply Chain to the Committee of the Whole – Private Session Meeting of Tuesday, August 26, 2025, as required under Procedural By-Law Sec. 7.6.3. Carried

    Motion O-120-2025: (Mat Roop and Linda Ward) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board move into Committee of the Whole – Private Session. Carried

    Motion O-121-2025: (Linda Ward and Jennifer McCann) That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board resume the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Carried

    1. Land Acknowledgement
    2. Opening Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko
    3. Recording of Attendance – Vice Chair David Argenti sent his regrets. Trustee Brenda Rumble attended virtually.
    4. Confirmation of Agenda

      Motion O-122-2025: (Mat Roop and Jennifer McCann)
      That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, August 26, 2025 be approved as presented.
      Carried.

    5. Declaration of Conflict of Interest – Nil.

    6. Confirmation of Minutes

      Motion O-123-2025: (Jennifer McCann and Jann Tooshkenig)
      That the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, June 17, 2025, the Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of Monday, July 14, 2025 and the Minutes of the Special Board Meeting of Friday, August 15, 2025 be approved as presented.
      Carried.

  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    Action News Update Video

  3. Reports

    1. Verbal Report: Introduction and Welcome to Student Trustees – C. Kehoe (encl.)
    2. Report: Math Achievement Action Plan Update – J. Majeski (encl.)

      Motion O-124-2025: (Brenda Rumble and Linda Ward)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Math Achievement Action Plan Update , for information.
      Carried..

    3. Report: Trustee Attendance for 2024-2025 – L. Demers (encl.)

      Motion O-125-2025: (Mat Roop and Jennifer McCann)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Trustee Attendance for 2024-2025 , for information.
      Carried..

    4. Report: Borrowing Resolution to Meet Current Expenditures for 2025-2026 – A. Park (encl.)

      Motion O-126-2025: (Mat Roop and Jennifer McCann)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Borrowing Resolution to Meet Current Expenditures for 2025-2026 , for information.
      Carried..

      Motion O-127-2025: (Linda Ward and Jann Tooshkenig)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board resolve that:
      1. That the Chair or Vice Chair and the Treasurer are authorized on behalf of the Board to borrow from time to time by way of promissory note, or overdraft, or bankers’ acceptance from Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (“CIBC”) authorized for borrowing purposes in accordance with Section 243 of the Act a sum or sums not exceeding in the aggregate amount $10,000,000 to meet, until current revenue is collected, the current expenditures of the Board for the Period (including the amounts required for the purposes mentioned in Subsection 243(1) and 243(2) of the Act), and to give to CIBC promissory notes or bankers’ acceptances, as the case may be, sealed with the corporate seal of the Board and signed by any two of the Chair or Vice Chair and the Treasurer for the sums borrowed plus interest at a rate to be agreed upon from time to time with CIBC;
      2. The interest charged on all sums borrowed pursuant to this Resolution plus any related charges, is not to exceed the interest that would be payable at the prime lending rate of the chartered banks listed in Schedule 1 of the Bank Act (Canada) plus 100 basis points on the date of borrowing;
      3. The Treasurer is authorized and directed to apply in payment of all sums borrowed plus interest, all of the moneys collected or received in respect of the current revenues of the Board;
      4. The Treasurer is authorized and directed to deliver to CIBC from time to time upon request a statement showing (a) the total amount of unpaid previous borrowings of the Board for current expenditures together with debt charges, if any, and (b) the uncollected balance of the estimated revenues for the current year or, where the estimates have not been adopted, the estimated revenues of the previous year less any current revenue already collected.
      Carried.

    5. Report: Borrowing Resolution for Interim Financing of Construction Projects – A. Park (encl.)

      Motion O-128-2025: (Jennifer McCann and Mat Roop)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Borrowing Resolution for Interim Financing of Construction Projects , for information.
      Carried..

      Motion O-129-2025: (Jann Tooshkenig and Jennifer McCann)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board resolve that:
      1. The Director of Education & Secretary and the Associate Director & Treasurer of the Board are authorized on behalf of the Board to borrow up to $6,406,922 for the temporary funding of School Condition Improvements, from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, variable rate interest payable monthly, and principal repayment in total upon receipt of permanent financing.
      2. The Director of Education & Secretary and the Associate Director & Treasurer are authorized for and on behalf of the Board to execute and deliver all such other documents and to do such other acts and things as may be necessary to facilitate this borrowing.
      Carried.

  4. Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes

    1. Items from Committee of the Whole: J. Van Heck
      1. Discussion Items – J. Van Heck reported that property matters were discussed at the August 26, 2025 Committee of the Whole In-Camera meeting.
      2. Action Items – Nil.
    2. Committee Reports
      1. Joint Health & Safety Committee – M. Roop (encl.)

        Motion O-130-2025: (Mat Roop and Jennifer McCann)
        Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Joint Health & Safety Committee meeting of April 11, 2025
        Carried..

      2. Special Education Advisory Committee – B. Rumble (encl.)

        Motion O-131-2025: (Brenda Rumble and Jennifer McCann)
        Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Special Education Advisory Committee meeting of May 12, 2025
        Carried..

  5. New Business

  6. Information Items

  7. Future Business

    1. Audit Committee Meeting – September 17, 2025
    2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – October 1, 2025
    3. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
    4. Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – October 24, 2025
    5. Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – October 15, 2025
    6. Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – February 24, 2026
    7. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – September 15, 2025
    8. Next Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
    9. Future Board Meeting Dates
      • Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Initial Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
      • Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
  8. Adjournment

    1. Motion O-132-2025: (Mat Roop and Jennifer McCann)
      Meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
      Carried.

    2. Closing Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko

Minutes approved: September 23, 2025

John Van Heck
Chair of the Board
Lisa Demers
Director of Education & Secretary

 Board Reports

2025 - 2026


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 11

Date:
March 31, 2026
Prepared by:
Amy Park, Associate Director – Corporate Services & Treasurer
Marcie Myers, Manager – Financial Services
Subject:
Public Sector Salary Disclosure - 2025

Background

In accordance with the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, the St. Clair Catholic District School Board is required to disclose annually by March 31, the name, position, salary and taxable benefits of any employee who is paid $100,000 or more in a year. The following information is a listing of Board employees who were paid $100,000 or more in the 2025 calendar year.

2025 Public Sector Salary Disclosure Listing
SURNAME GIVEN NAME POSITION SALARY PAID TAXABLE BENEFITS
Demers Lisa Director, Education 238,572.98 164.90
Park Amy Associate Director, Corporate Services and Treasurer 206,769.36 160.52
Kehoe Christopher Superintendent, Education 189,538.44 158.07
Morrow Jennifer Superintendent, Education 189,279.20 66.54
Sawa Michelle Superintendent, Education 184,799.98 158.07
Majeski Jamie Assistant Superintendent, Board Math Lead 172,305.67 157.81
Duff James Executive Manager, Human Resource Services 174,782.98 131.85
Arnold Robert Manager, Information Technology Services 138,262.91 131.89
Chortos Rachel Manager, Facility Services 134,809.63 131.82
Desousa Paul Manager, Business Support 156,604.81 131.89
Glassco Brenda Manager, Information Technology Services 144,520.98 102.41
Montanino Antonio Manager, Facility Services 167,218.29 102.37
Myers Marcie Manager, Financial Services 174,782.98 131.85
Preece Christine Manager, Mental Health Services 119,405.56 102.41
Prizio Tony Manager, Risk and Supply Chain 159,617.19 131.87
Davis John Supervisor, Information Technology Client Services 137,630.00 102.41
Maxwell Ryan Supervisor, Building Services 106,380.65 1,895.11
McVicar Cheri Supervisor, Payroll and Benefits 113,684.49 102.43
Sherman Kate Supervisor, Building Services 101,780.85 994.95
Srokosz Damon Supervisor, Maintenance 116,799.75 8,315.57
Stephenson Diana Supervisor, Building Services 113,684.49 2,798.93
Anderson Robert Coordinator, Information Technology Data Strategy and Systems 127,326.42 102.41
Burden Lisa Coordinator, Safety and Disability 113,684.49 102.43
De Koning Carey Coordinator, School Office Support 113,684.49 102.43
Johnston Amanda Coordinator, Planning, Admissions and Enrolment 127,326.42 102.41
Vander Pryt Lisa Coordinator, Staffing 113,684.49 102.43
Campbell Tiffany Officer, Admissions and Enrolment 103,349.43 102.28
Iaccino Victoria Officer, Supply Chain 103,349.43 102.28
Cicchelli Daniel Teacher, Pathways to Success 105,044.36 -
DeMeester Angela Teacher, Elementary Literacy and Numeracy Support 122,526.00 -
Fitzmorris Kimberly Consultant, Catholic Curriculum Elementary 132,819.42 -
Goure Cortnee Consultant, Catholic Indigenous 129,790.70 -
Harding Robert Teacher, System Math Learning Lead 113,668.36 -
Mellow Courtney Consultant, Catholic Curriculum 138,834.21 -
Nead Marc Teacher, Social Emotional Learning 122,526.00 -
Orrange Stephanie Principal, Special Education 180,718.80 -
Papanayotou Sarah Kathleen Consultant, Program Resource 131,746.11 -
Prangley Janice Teacher, System Math Learning Lead 122,372.67 -
Sinasac Terri Coordinator, Early Years and Elementary Curriculum 143,009.55 -
Sparling Hollie Consultant, Program Resource 137,854.98 -
Stewart Jason Consultant, Catholic Curriculum 128,985.60 102.39
Thompson-Power Lisa Consultant, Program Resource 132,827.10 -
Tosh Melissa Teacher, Pathways to Success 123,036.64 -
VanDamme Marcus Renee Consultant, Catholic Curriculum 132,827.10 -
Walicki Robert Consultant, Catholic Curriculum Secondary 133,133.76 102.31
Westman Kelly Consultant, Catholic Curriculum 133,133.76 -
Ostropolec David Social Worker 105,261.21 102.40
Walsh Erin Social Worker 109,477.89 102.34
Harnarine Lisa Principal, Secondary 190,420.94 -
Mancusi Daniella Principal, Secondary 190,225.74 -
Bernard Mark Principal, Elementary 176,865.85 -
Clarke Tiffany Principal, Elementary 168,861.16 -
Cogghe Colleen Principal, Elementary 103,165.31 -
DeGurse Stephen Principal, Elementary 102,292.03 -
Faubert Juli Principal, Elementary 176,872.25 -
Gibson Elizabeth Principal, Elementary 176,814.65 -
Giroux Michael Principal, Elementary 180,849.85 -
Guenette Mandy Principal, Elementary 163,983.72 -
Jarvis Tina Principal, Elementary 172,828.36 -
Johnson Tamara Principal, Elementary 100,951.13 -
Jordan Kerri Principal, Elementary 176,853.05 -
Knight Julie Principal, Elementary 176,846.65 -
Lobsinger Karoline Principal, Elementary 168,861.16 -
Moffat Erin Principal, Elementary 176,814.65 -
Monette Angele Principal, Elementary 175,325.81 -
Morrison Derek Principal, Elementary 180,524.95 -
O'Neill Patrick Principal, Elementary 163,983.72 -
Todino Americo Principal, Elementary 176,833.85 -
Tremblay Kelly Principal, Elementary 179,465.20 -
Tremblay Marc Principal, Elementary 176,814.65 -
Vadovic Sara Principal, Elementary 176,881.85 -
VanBoxtel Kelly Principal, Elementary 172,790.74 -
Verstraeten Jessica Principal, Elementary 176,849.85 -
Walker Lisa Principal, Elementary 183,595.88 -
Webb Coene Carrie Principal, Elementary 176,814.65 -
Cowan John Vice-Principal, Secondary 166,706.36 -
Hare Ryan Vice-Principal, Secondary 172,565.36 -
Matthews Jacqueline Vice-Principal, Secondary 166,706.36 -
Salisbury Michelle Vice-Principal, Secondary 145,601.31 -
Simon Katherine Vice-Principal, Secondary 166,706.36 -
Thompson Alishia Vice-Principal, Secondary 159,387.04 -
DeGurse Donna Vice-Principal, Elementary 147,456.58 -
Restivo Daniela Vice-Principal, Elementary 145,749.52 -
Ross Janine Vice-Principal, Elementary 152,006.57 -
Vanier Beverly Vice-Principal, Elementary 159,387.04 -
Wright Joshua Vice-Principal, Elementary 162,139.04 -
Coene Chad Teacher, Secondary - Unit President 142,546.72 102.31
Adams Julie Teacher, Secondary 122,495.84 102.33
Adams Michael Teacher, Secondary 127,831.50 102.39
Austin Martina Teacher, Secondary 127,933.50 102.39
Bailey Kristin Teacher, Secondary 112,775.10 102.35
Balkwill Katie Teacher, Secondary 106,381.81 95.44
Blundy Geoff Teacher, Secondary 126,888.48 102.39
Borody Vanessa Teacher, Secondary 123,681.18 102.33
Bos Jennifer Teacher, Secondary 122,526.00 102.33
Boutet Joshua Teacher, Secondary 103,819.38 101.91
Brewer Megan Teacher, Secondary 122,526.00 102.33
Bristo Mike Teacher, Secondary 122,526.00 102.33
Broadbent Mark Teacher, Secondary 128,215.00 102.39
Bromley Patricia Teacher, Secondary 122,577.00 102.33
Brosseau Michelle Teacher, Secondary 122,947.74 102.33
Browne Michael Teacher, Secondary 122,495.84 102.33
Bryce Joan Teacher, Secondary 120,583.12 102.36
Burke John Teacher, Secondary 122,606.00 102.34
Camara Victor Teacher, Secondary 122,211.66 102.33
Clarke Jamie Teacher, Secondary 120,977.34 102.34
Cooper Emma Teacher, Secondary 127,876.91 102.33
Crombez Terry Teacher, Secondary 125,475.49 102.35
Cruz Juan Teacher, Secondary 122,526.00 102.33
Culverhouse Kathryn Teacher, Secondary 121,268.64 102.33
Davis Ann Teacher, Secondary 121,912.68 102.34
Dempsey Christian Teacher, Secondary 122,219.34 102.33
Deneau Janine Teacher, Secondary 122,526.00 102.33
Devet Casey Teacher, Secondary 116,900.99 102.38
Devlin Victoria Teacher, Secondary 118,108.86 102.36
DiBrita Nicola Teacher, Secondary 122,400.07 100.81
Dizon Theresa Teacher, Secondary 122,526.00 102.33
Dudics Karen Teacher, Secondary 126,734.30 102.37
Dula Thomas Teacher, Secondary 119,255.27 100.08
Dundee Jessica Teacher, Secondary 113,823.00 101.66
Dunlop James Teacher, Secondary 123,336.66 101.75
Dunlop Lindsay Teacher, Secondary 121,598.34 102.34
Eagleson Megan Teacher, Secondary 122,219.34 102.33
Evans Paul Teacher, Secondary 121,590.66 102.33
Fernandes Melissa Teacher, Secondary 122,379.34 102.33
Fisher-Nooyen Lisa Teacher, Secondary 122,890.00 101.77
Flamia Vincent Teacher, Secondary 100,122.96 47.08
Flamminio Thomas Teacher, Secondary 100,357.56 102.42
Forbes Leslie Teacher, Secondary 126,063.00 102.39
Giampietri Marc Teacher, Secondary 122,526.00 102.33
Girard Raymond Teacher, Secondary 124,114.02 102.33
Goetz Kelly Teacher, Secondary 122,465.68 102.34
Gordon Kelly Teacher, Secondary 121,912.68 102.34
Gouveia Natalie Teacher, Secondary 136,420.87 102.38
Gouveia Roy Teacher, Secondary 122,704.50 102.34
Greenwood Marc Teacher, Secondary 119,677.20 102.33
Greenwood Michael Teacher, Secondary 121,763.52 102.42
Hagan Jonathan Teacher, Secondary 120,663.00 102.33
Halinaty Chris Teacher, Secondary 122,526.00 102.33
Handsor Catherine Teacher, Secondary 120,670.01 100.04
Hashim Elizabeth Teacher, Secondary 113,281.20 102.32
Jacklin Payton Teacher, Secondary 118,780.86 102.32
Johnston Amy Teacher, Secondary 105,839.77 102.41
Kalmbach John Teacher, Secondary 113,921.20 102.32
Kalp Darby Teacher, Secondary 122,526.00 102.33
Kells Danielle Teacher, Secondary 124,294.50 102.33
Kovacs-Pitblado Kathryn Teacher, Secondary 126,896.16 102.39
Lacina Kathryn Teacher, Secondary 122,827.63 102.34
Lucarelli Chantal Teacher, Secondary 121,766.66 102.34
Magliaro Rosanna Teacher, Secondary 123,051.00 101.52
Mallette Gregory Teacher, Secondary 127,269.18 102.39
Marchand Laurie Teacher, Secondary 122,062.17 102.33
Mathieson Stephanie Teacher, Secondary 121,873.89 102.17
Matteis Jordan Teacher, Secondary 128,086.50 102.39
Matthews Trevor Teacher, Secondary 113,801.73 102.34
Maw Candice Teacher, Secondary 122,911.00 102.33
McCabe Adam Teacher, Secondary 115,036.67 102.37
McEachran Nicole Teacher, Secondary 124,491.30 102.39
McMath Joni Teacher, Secondary 134,469.80 102.33
Meza Sarah Teacher, Secondary 130,407.72 102.38
Michetti Amanda Teacher, Secondary 125,738.29 102.33
Mitchell Melissa Teacher, Secondary 132,925.94 102.39
Mommersteeg Michele Teacher, Secondary 122,372.67 102.33
Morkin Scott Teacher, Secondary 122,718.00 102.33
Mottram David Teacher, Secondary 125,777.22 102.31
Mrnik Miriam Teacher, Secondary 122,606.00 102.34
Mrnik Nadira Teacher, Secondary 122,526.00 102.33
Mullen Margaret Teacher, Secondary 106,552.71 102.40
Murphy Kristina Teacher, Secondary 120,992.70 102.33
Murray Ian Teacher, Secondary 120,861.24 102.29
Nicholson Lisa Teacher, Secondary 122,758.87 102.33
Parent Christopher Teacher, Secondary 122,526.00 102.33
Parizeau Joseph Teacher, Secondary 119,245.14 102.39
Parizeau Timothy Teacher, Secondary 127,831.50 102.39
Pearson Kristin Teacher, Secondary 107,813.32 64.22
Pearson Marilyn Teacher, Secondary 121,617.05 102.33
Pearson Patrick Teacher, Secondary 122,526.00 102.33
Phaneuf Jeffery Teacher, Secondary 123,395.86 102.33
Portelance Daniel Teacher, Secondary 122,500.48 102.33
Prudom Richard Teacher, Secondary 122,526.00 102.33
Rapaich Colleen Teacher, Secondary 121,276.32 102.33
Rivard Mark Teacher, Secondary 122,688.87 102.33
Robertson Madeleine Teacher, Secondary 122,322.83 100.48
Sanford Tasha Teacher, Secondary 127,620.84 102.39
Santos Nathaniel Teacher, Secondary 111,166.62 102.35
Seliga Mary Lynne Teacher, Secondary 122,526.00 102.33
Serruys Ilisa Teacher, Secondary 113,479.75 102.33
Sharpe Lindsay Teacher, Secondary 112,687.74 102.34
Snider Brian Teacher, Secondary 113,281.20 102.32
Sonier Daniel Teacher, Secondary 121,914.48 102.34
Teeuwen Jeffrey Teacher, Secondary 118,748.34 102.37
Teft Nathan Teacher, Secondary 113,281.20 102.32
Tengelis James Teacher, Secondary 121,777.54 102.38
Thomas Anna Teacher, Secondary 122,688.87 102.33
Thrasher Sarah Teacher, Secondary 127,525.00 98.16
Torrance Jennifer Teacher, Secondary 122,075.55 102.33
Twigg Bradley Teacher, Secondary 122,085.69 102.35
Vadovic Brandon Teacher, Secondary 114,313.83 212.14
Van Hemmen Maurice Teacher, Secondary 120,094.67 102.36
Vandenberg Rhonda Teacher, Secondary 122,561.00 102.33
Vilaranda Amelia Teacher, Secondary 128,004.84 102.39
Whitcombe Tracey Teacher, Secondary 121,606.02 102.34
Whyte Steven Teacher, Secondary 122,526.00 102.33
Woodward Martha Teacher, Secondary 120,992.70 102.33
Wright Peter Teacher, Secondary 121,268.64 102.33
Zimmer Jeremy Teacher, Secondary 124,294.50 102.33
Breault Brian Teacher, Elementary - Unit President 147,495.24 -
Aarssen Lisa Teacher, Elementary 121,531.36 -
Arns Johanna Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Arsenault Lisa Teacher, Elementary 120,992.70 -
Babcock Eric Teacher, Elementary 111,470.44 -
Baggio Sandra Teacher, Elementary 121,472.16 -
Baillargeon Cory Teacher, Elementary 122,219.34 -
Belanger Shawna Teacher, Elementary 121,663.73 -
Bezaire Candice Teacher, Elementary 121,304.44 -
Blackshaw Michelene Teacher, Elementary 123,349.00 -
Blondia Pamela Teacher, Elementary 120,475.25 -
Blum Maria-Grazia Teacher, Elementary 121,299.36 -
Boomsma Alyssa Teacher, Elementary 100,389.32 -
Bouma Amanda Teacher, Elementary 121,766.02 -
Bourgeois Mathieu Teacher, Elementary 107,968.50 -
Boyd Lisa Teacher, Elementary 121,213.62 -
Brennan Tara Teacher, Elementary 122,195.23 -
Broadbent Heather Teacher, Elementary 122,666.49 -
Brown Amanda Teacher, Elementary 120,798.20 -
Brown Kelly Teacher, Elementary 121,694.76 -
Brown Nead Jennifer Teacher, Elementary 122,005.36 -
Buchan Robyn Teacher, Elementary 110,180.43 -
Bunda Craig Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Burfield Isabel Teacher, Elementary 121,912.68 -
Burgess Mallory Teacher, Elementary 109,606.38 -
Calhoun Kylie Teacher, Elementary 110,073.07 -
Campagna Christina Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Campbell Josie Teacher, Elementary 122,219.34 -
Carneiro Kelly Teacher, Elementary 100,316.19 -
Caron Bette-Jo Teacher, Elementary 121,268.64 -
Caron Joette Teacher, Elementary 122,758.00 -
Caron Thomas Teacher, Elementary 104,021.94 -
Carroll Cynthia Teacher, Elementary 120,852.43 -
Carron-Dawson Nicole Teacher, Elementary 121,911.80 -
Chambers Lindsay Teacher, Elementary 121,897.32 -
Charlton Michelle Teacher, Elementary 121,912.68 -
Chevalier-Lemieux Jennifer Teacher, Elementary 118,303.88 -
Chiasson Amy Teacher, Elementary 119,127.41 -
Churchill Stephen Teacher, Elementary 122,718.00 -
Churchill Zoe Teacher, Elementary 118,076.77 -
Cimetta Nadia Teacher, Elementary 120,113.36 -
Cinelli-Worsley Donna Teacher, Elementary 122,451.66 -
Clark Marie Teacher, Elementary 112,966.86 -
Clarke Wendy Teacher, Elementary 120,992.70 -
Cobb Laura Teacher, Elementary 121,912.68 -
Cooper Cleo Teacher, Elementary 121,862.91 -
Cooper Jeffrey Teacher, Elementary 106,208.22 -
Cooper Sarah Teacher, Elementary 122,219.34 -
Coristine Tammie Teacher, Elementary 119,690.27 -
Corredor Tanya Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Couture Catherine Teacher, Elementary 121,975.41 -
Craven Monika Teacher, Elementary 101,303.28 -
Crow Jaime Teacher, Elementary 126,209.66 -
Curran Kathyrn Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Curran Tara Teacher, Elementary 120,977.34 -
Da Silva Alicia Teacher, Elementary 113,809.41 -
Da Silva Randy Teacher, Elementary 122,058.00 -
Daamen-Fisher Lisa Teacher, Elementary 122,985.00 -
Dakin-Romanick Avril Teacher, Elementary 121,452.69 -
De Bruyn Andrea Teacher, Elementary 123,061.50 -
De Santis Rocco Teacher, Elementary 112,520.75 -
DeCook Kimberly Teacher, Elementary 122,137.32 -
Delaroche Mara Teacher, Elementary 122,219.34 -
Demeter Patrick Teacher, Elementary 122,704.50 -
DeNure Kiriakopoulos Pierrette Teacher, Elementary 122,131.40 -
Devlin Brian Teacher, Elementary 114,451.89 -
Devlin Diane Teacher, Elementary 112,667.88 -
Di Lullo-Simpson Nadia Teacher, Elementary 121,048.12 -
Dickson Diana Teacher, Elementary 121,133.65 -
Dilliott Rachel Teacher, Elementary 122,211.66 -
Disper Kristi Teacher, Elementary 113,394.24 -
Doig Lauri Teacher, Elementary 121,897.32 -
Donald Lauren Teacher, Elementary 122,270.34 -
Donohue Daniel Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Drew Jennifer Lynn Teacher, Elementary 122,104.68 -
Dumond Michelle Teacher, Elementary 121,209.05 -
Dupuis Benjamin Teacher, Elementary 113,963.07 -
Earley Janet Lynn Teacher, Elementary 119,781.46 -
Ellis Angela Teacher, Elementary 122,766.00 -
Emery Jennifer Teacher, Elementary 118,989.50 -
Ennett Pamela Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Ennett Sandra Teacher, Elementary 122,718.00 -
Ennis Melissa Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Faubert Brigette Teacher, Elementary 120,670.68 -
Ferrari Gina Marie Teacher, Elementary 113,794.47 -
Field Brandi Teacher, Elementary 124,711.57 -
Firth James Teacher, Elementary 123,358.66 -
Fischer Elizabeth Teacher, Elementary 119,843.55 -
Formosa Robert Teacher, Elementary 110,491.26 -
Friesen Christina Teacher, Elementary 122,835.30 -
Geary Shannon Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Gee Joanna Teacher, Elementary 105,577.05 -
Gilmore Stephanie Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Girard Collin Teacher, Elementary 119,806.14 -
Gough Allison Teacher, Elementary 117,197.32 -
Goure Richard Teacher, Elementary 114,160.89 -
Gray Kathryn Teacher, Elementary 109,865.88 -
Gray Pamela Teacher, Elementary 123,000.30 -
Griffioen Heather Teacher, Elementary 122,379.34 -
Hackett Allison Teacher, Elementary 121,598.34 -
Hackett Lisa Teacher, Elementary 120,364.02 -
Hagan Heather Teacher, Elementary 122,413.68 -
Haggart Kate Teacher, Elementary 122,571.34 -
Haggerty Stewart Teacher, Elementary 122,959.50 -
Hamilton Aarynn Teacher, Elementary 119,990.38 -
Hammell Kailagh Teacher, Elementary 118,105.06 -
Hartford Linsey Teacher, Elementary 121,290.36 -
Hartlen Katelyn Teacher, Elementary 111,239.13 -
Hickey Fiona Teacher, Elementary 106,925.10 -
Hill Katelyn Teacher, Elementary 118,203.47 -
Hogervorst John Teacher, Elementary 122,704.50 -
Holmes Jenna Teacher, Elementary 120,336.06 -
Holmes Kerilyn Teacher, Elementary 106,821.54 -
Houle Kelli Teacher, Elementary 122,151.00 -
Houston Maureen Teacher, Elementary 121,487.86 -
Hughes Melissa Teacher, Elementary 115,125.22 -
Hull Marie Teacher, Elementary 124,390.32 -
Jenniskens Katherine Teacher, Elementary 117,408.44 -
Jones Adam Teacher, Elementary 122,211.66 -
Jones Karen Teacher, Elementary 120,992.70 -
Joyce Jennifer Teacher, Elementary 119,245.14 -
Kaniecki Marion Louise Teacher, Elementary 120,330.26 -
Karas Enzina Teacher, Elementary 122,372.67 -
Karas Simon Teacher, Elementary 123,244.11 -
Kerwin Elaine Teacher, Elementary 127,077.32 -
Killoran Laura Teacher, Elementary 101,659.17 -
King Ashley Teacher, Elementary 106,821.54 -
Kling Martin Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Knowler Janice Teacher, Elementary 122,686.00 -
Korpan Kristen Teacher, Elementary 115,993.76 -
Ladanchuk Amanda Teacher, Elementary 122,503.86 -
Lalonde Renee Teacher, Elementary 122,992.00 -
Lambert Amanda Teacher, Elementary 116,413.56 -
Lamourea Karli Teacher, Elementary 121,459.36 -
Laporte Daniel Teacher, Elementary 121,623.18 -
Laporte Tara Teacher, Elementary 121,910.07 -
Larsen Vanessa Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Leach Erin Teacher, Elementary 122,958.00 -
LeBel Ana Sofia Teacher, Elementary 101,696.16 -
Leger Jennifer Teacher, Elementary 110,161.53 -
Leonard Annalyssa Teacher, Elementary 118,300.92 -
Lepelaars Emilie Teacher, Elementary 122,224.41 -
Little Keith Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Lockrey Richelle Teacher, Elementary 102,305.73 -
Lucier Amanda Teacher, Elementary 125,495.82 -
Machado Christina Teacher, Elementary 112,667.88 -
Marshall Chelsea Teacher, Elementary 115,756.36 -
Martell Joan Teacher, Elementary 122,219.34 -
Mather Breault Janey Teacher, Elementary 120,992.70 -
McArthur Leah Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
McAvoy Kelly Teacher, Elementary 121,924.26 -
McCaffrey-Lachine Stephanie Teacher, Elementary 110,849.88 -
McCarthy Christopher Teacher, Elementary 120,042.00 -
McGivern-Sterling Tara Teacher, Elementary 108,805.89 -
McGlynn Jacquelyn Teacher, Elementary 121,539.36 -
McGrail Karen Teacher, Elementary 122,211.66 -
McKenzie Brittany Teacher, Elementary 119,677.64 -
McLean Shae-Lyn Teacher, Elementary 111,981.90 -
Medeiros Melanie Teacher, Elementary 119,170.46 -
Moreau Danielle Teacher, Elementary 121,834.86 -
Morin Joanna Teacher, Elementary 121,299.36 -
Morrison Stefanie Teacher, Elementary 122,532.67 -
Murphy JerriLynn Teacher, Elementary 108,992.46 -
Murphy-DeKoning Shannon Teacher, Elementary 122,781.00 -
Murray Elizabeth Teacher, Elementary 120,887.64 -
Myers Meredith Teacher, Elementary 122,219.34 -
O'Connor Erin Teacher, Elementary 104,395.78 -
Oliveira Celeste Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Olver Sian Teacher, Elementary 101,744.43 -
Owen Michelle Teacher, Elementary 120,042.00 -
Paiement Kendra Teacher, Elementary 109,598.85 -
Passmore Jennifer Teacher, Elementary 121,958.02 -
Peace Claire Teacher, Elementary 120,992.69 -
Pearson Joel Teacher, Elementary 108,977.91 -
Pearson Paul-John Teacher, Elementary 122,718.00 -
Pennesi Alysha Teacher, Elementary 100,468.56 -
Pepper Jason Teacher, Elementary 123,061.50 -
Permuy Devica Teacher, Elementary 120,246.73 -
Phillion Sarah Teacher, Elementary 119,701.54 -
Picard Michelle Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Pinsonneault Brandi Teacher, Elementary 122,346.84 -
Pisquem Margaret Teacher, Elementary 105,408.23 -
Platt Susan Joan Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Quinlan Clare Teacher, Elementary 117,540.02 -
Quinlan Trisha Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Reeves Stephanie Teacher, Elementary 123,036.00 -
Restivo Michelle Teacher, Elementary 122,211.66 -
Rice Colleen Teacher, Elementary 121,228.78 -
Richardson Jill Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Riddell Katryna Teacher, Elementary 108,075.77 -
Robinson Jill Teacher, Elementary 122,218.68 -
Rolo Daniel Teacher, Elementary 122,219.34 -
Rolo Sarah Teacher, Elementary 122,372.67 -
Ross David Teacher, Elementary 113,281.20 -
Ross-Bunda Kristeen Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Ryan Amanda Teacher, Elementary 121,759.27 -
Rylett Kymberly Teacher, Elementary 107,011.95 -
Schives Christine Teacher, Elementary 121,582.98 -
Schneikart Melissa Teacher, Elementary 122,219.34 -
Segeren Dennis Teacher, Elementary 122,264.56 -
Seguin Renee Teacher, Elementary 104,336.28 -
Serruys Matthew Teacher, Elementary 108,741.99 -
Shortt Rachael Teacher, Elementary 121,452.69 -
Shymko Stefanie Teacher, Elementary 120,992.70 -
Simard Krista Teacher, Elementary 106,509.03 -
Skillas Julie Teacher, Elementary 123,238.40 -
Slavik-Baillargeon Karen Teacher, Elementary 122,718.00 -
Soares Kelly Teacher, Elementary 120,356.34 -
Sottosanti Giovanni Teacher, Elementary 122,959.50 -
Spence Brendan Teacher, Elementary 120,475.25 -
St. Amand Christopher Teacher, Elementary 122,295.84 -
St. Amand Natalie Teacher, Elementary 122,321.34 -
St. Amand Patrick Teacher, Elementary 122,585.50 -
Stanley Jennifer Teacher, Elementary 120,992.70 -
Steinke Harry Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Stepniak Carolyn Teacher, Elementary 121,000.84 -
Sterling Ronald Teacher, Elementary 113,791.20 -
Stewardson Amanda Teacher, Elementary 122,371.02 -
Stickley Shannon Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Stokes Stacey Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Stoukas George Teacher, Elementary 122,908.50 -
Stroobandt Sean Teacher, Elementary 119,500.14 -
Stuart Megan Teacher, Elementary 117,712.55 -
Symeonakis Allen Teacher, Elementary 122,781.00 -
Tait Laura Teacher, Elementary 122,211.66 -
Tennant Carrie Teacher, Elementary 101,692.08 -
Tetrault Jodi Teacher, Elementary 113,281.20 -
Todino Lisa Teacher, Elementary 122,718.00 -
Tomback Rebecca Teacher, Elementary 124,774.36 -
Torres Sylvia Teacher, Elementary 120,900.18 -
Trinca Jennifer Teacher, Elementary 120,670.68 -
Trinca Jennifer Nicole Teacher, Elementary 121,452.69 -
Turner Rebecca Teacher, Elementary 122,959.50 -
Vaillant Christopher Teacher, Elementary 122,201.40 -
Vale Dawn Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Van Lieshout Bridget Teacher, Elementary 121,905.00 -
Van Lieshout Gregory Teacher, Elementary 121,656.36 -
Vandenberg Gregory Teacher, Elementary 121,554.36 -
Vandenberg Kristal Teacher, Elementary 121,299.36 -
Vandenbogaerde Tammy Teacher, Elementary 122,177.16 -
Vandenenden Tricia Teacher, Elementary 123,265.50 -
Vandeschoot Gregory Teacher, Elementary 121,454.16 -
Vanthuyne-Ball Sarah Jenelle Teacher, Elementary 121,452.69 -
Ventura Mark Teacher, Elementary 122,526.00 -
Vergunst Jodie-Lee Teacher, Elementary 121,912.68 -
Vu Danielle Teacher, Elementary 117,625.30 -
Wall Michele Teacher, Elementary 115,767.81 -
Watterworth Brady Teacher, Elementary 121,733.07 -
Watterworth Jillian Teacher, Elementary 121,287.84 -
Wells Alicia Teacher, Elementary 113,333.70 -
White Amanda Teacher, Elementary 119,385.91 -
Wieringa Kimberly Teacher, Elementary 119,477.22 -
Wilcox Melissa Teacher, Elementary 121,350.36 -
Wright Julie-Colette Teacher, Elementary 121,651.69 -
Zangolli Massimiliano Teacher, Elementary 126,262.14 -
Zondervan Kimberly Teacher, Elementary 120,042.00 -
Zondervan Stephanie Teacher, Elementary 122,411.34 -

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Public Sector Salary Disclosure – 2025 , for information.

REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 7

Date:
March 31, 2026
Prepared by:
Chris Kehoe, Superintendent of Education
Subject:
Student Trustee Election

Background

In accordance with Board Policy Sec. A Policy – Student Trustee on the Board, the St. Clair Catholic District School Board requires two student trustees – one to represent the students of Chatham-Kent and one to represent the students of Sarnia-Lambton.

Basic Eligibility Requirements of Student Trustee

School principals were directed to verify that they were to only include in the selection process those students who meet these requirements:

  • During 2026 - 2027 term of office, a full-time student in at least grade 11
  • Has access to transportation to attend the meetings in Wallaceburg
  • Has a record of good attendance and hence is likely to be able to honour the time commitment

In advance of the selection day, Student Councils promoted among the student body of each Catholic secondary school of the student trustee selection date.

The election at Ursuline College occurred on February 26, 2026. There was no formal election day held at St. Patrick’s High School due to only one application being received.

Student Trustees

St. Patrick’s: Cyndi Rayson

St. Patrick’s is very pleased to welcome Cyndi Rayson as the Student Trustee representing St. Patrick’s Catholic High school for the 2026-2027 school year. Cyndi is a current Grade 10 student at St. Patrick’s Catholic High School in Sarnia, Ontario. Cyndi is a driven and well-rounded student with a passion for problem-solving, learning, and community involvement.

A dedicated participant in science fairs since grade 3, Cyndi has competed and medaled at both the local and national science fairs. Cyndi follows her passions for STEM and works to inspire other young girls through her role as Ambassador to the Canadian Association for Girls in Science. In the community, she is chair of the Sarnia Shoebox Project, a charity helping local at-risk women. She can be found outside of school playing both high school competitive and recreational curling, and coaching Special Olympics Curling. Other pastimes include being politically active within the community and at Queen’s Park as well as Irish dancing and playing piano.

Cyndi brings her leadership and advocacy experiences to the role of Student Trustee as a member of her school student council, working to create a positive school community and ensure student voices are heard. Additionally, Cyndi is highly engaged in various extracurricular activities within her school, including band, broadcast, yearbook, reach for the top, and Irish Miracle Committee. As an avid chess player, she founded the St. Patrick’s Chess Club, where she actively works to foster a sense of community and connection among students.

Cyndi is enthusiastic about her new role and looks forward to promoting the voices of her peers while supporting Catholic education. She is honoured to be chosen to represent St. Patrick's Catholic School as the Student Trustee.

UCC: Colin McKay

It is with pride that Ursuline College announces that Colin McKay is their Student Trustee for the 2026-2027 school year.

Colin McKay is a Grade 11 student at Ursuline College and is honoured to serve as Student Trustee.

He is actively involved in school life through his participation in the Jazz Band, Reach for the Top, and Student Council, where he serves as Secretary. Colin is also a music theory teacher and mathematics tutor, working with younger students in the community.

Colin also strives for academic excellence, earning the proficiency award for his Grade 10 average of 99%.

As Student Trustee, he is committed to listening to students and representing their voices while upholding the Ursuline values of Fides, Spes, Caritas; faith, hope, and charity.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Student Trustee Election , for information.

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board recognize the election of Cyndi Rayson from St. Patrick’s Catholic High School and Colin McKay from Ursuline College Chatham Catholic Secondary School and appoint them as Student Trustees for the period of August 2026 to June 2027.


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 10

Date:
March 31, 2026
Prepared by:
Amy Park, Associate Director – Corporate Services & Treasurer
Subject:
Trustee Determination and Distribution for Elections 2026

Background

Before each general election, every Board of Trustees determines the number of Trustee positions on their Board and distributes these positions across the Board’s area of jurisdiction. This process is known as Trustee Determination and Distribution (D&D).

The Trustee D&D process plays an important role in ensuring that representation on Boards is democratic and fair. It also allows Trustee candidates to identify and select an electoral ward in which to run.

The number of elected Trustees and their distribution over a Board’s jurisdiction are governed by the Education Act and by Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 412/00: Elections to and Representation on District School Boards.

Trustee Determination

The number of elected Trustee positions on a Board is the number that was determined for the Board for the purposes of the 2006 general election, with the following provisos (section 58.1 (10.0.1) of the Education Act):

  • For a Board whose number of elected Trustees was increased by order of the Minister following the isolate Board mergers in 2009, the total number of elected Trustees includes the additional position(s) ordered by the Minister. The St. Clair Catholic District School Board did not receive any additional positions.
  • A Board may by resolution reduce its number of elected Trustees to not fewer than five.
  • A Board that has experienced a change in population or area of jurisdiction may use the formula in O. Reg. 412/00 to recalculate its number of elected Trustees.
Trustee Distribution

Boards are responsible for allocating their elected Trustee positions over their area of jurisdiction. They do this by:

  • combining local municipalities and local municipal wards in their area of jurisdiction into a number of geographic areas;
  • allocating their Trustee positions to these areas. The steps are set out in O. Reg. 412/00, and the process is referred to as Trustee distribution.

Following public consultation, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent has updated their ward boundaries to better reflect their communities. The changes were designed to balance population, geography and community identity. The changes increase the number of wards from six to eight and will take effect for the 2026 Municipal Election. Ward 6 had a population of 8,444 in 2022, while the combined population of Wards 6, 7 and 8 have a population of 8,920 in 2026. One significant outcome of the revised ward boundaries is the reassignment of St. Michael, Ridgetown from Ward 3 to Ward 2. Appendix A provides maps illustrating the original Chatham-Kent Ward boundaries, and the new boundaries for 2026.

If a Board has formed a geographic area that includes two or more municipalities, then the Board must identify the municipality with the largest population of the Board’s electoral group. This is known as the lead municipality. The school Board election clerk of the lead municipality has certain responsibilities for the entire geographic area, such as accepting nominations and announcing the result of the vote. As a result of English Catholic electoral population shift, the lead municipality for the rural Lambton counties has changed from Lambton Shores to Plympton-Wyoming for the 2026 election.

Trustee Determination and Distribution Report

By March 31 of an election year school Boards are required to complete a Trustee Determination and Distribution Report to be approved by the Board of Trustees.

The submission deadline to report the Trustee D&D Report to the Ministry of Education, the election clerks for all municipalities within the Board’s jurisdiction, and the secretary of every other Board that is wholly or partially within the Board’s area of jurisdiction is April 3, 2026.

The Trustee D&D Report must include:

  • the Trustee D&D results;
  • if applicable, the identification of any lead municipality;
  • a copy of the data and calculations;
  • copies of all relevant Board resolutions.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Trustee Determination and Distribution for Elections 2026 , for information.

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board does not designate any municipality within the Board’s area of jurisdiction as a low population municipality for the 2026 Municipal Election.

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board determine that for the 2026 elections, 7 Trustees will be elected to the School Board in accordance with O. Reg. 412/00, s. 3.

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board maintain the existing distribution of Trustees, whereby Wards 6, 7 and 8 in Chatham-Kent continue with the Trustee allocation formerly assigned to Ward 6, and that revised ward boundaries have resulted in St. Michael, Ridgetown being reassigned to a different geographical area.

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board identify the following municipalities as leads for the geographical areas as indicated:

  • Municipality of Chatham Kent is the lead for the following three geographical areas:
    1. Ward 1 – South West Kent, Ward 2 – South East Kent;
    2. Ward 4 – North West Kent, Ward 5 – Wallaceburg Town;
    3. Ward 6 – North West Chatham, Ward 7 – North East Chatham, Ward 8 – South Chatham.
  • St. Clair Township is the lead for Ward 3 – North East Kent, St. Clair Township, Dawn-Euphemia Township.
  • Plympton-Wyoming Town to be designated the lead for Brooke-Alvinston Township, Enniskillen Township, Oil Springs Village, Petrolia Town, Plympton-Wyoming Town, Warwick Township, Lambton Shores Municipality.
  • Sarnia City is the lead for Sarnia City and Point Edward Village.

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board submit the completed Trustee Determination and Distribution Reports to the Minister of Education, the school Board election clerk in all municipalities within the Board’s jurisdiction, and the Secretary of all other school Boards in the Board’s jurisdiction by April 3, 2026, in accordance with O. Reg. 412/00.

Appendices

Appendix A: Maps illustrating the original Chatham-Kent Ward boundaries and the new boundaries for 2026


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 9

Date:
March 31, 2026
Prepared by:
Lisa Demers, Director of Education
Subject:
Multi Year Strategic Plan 2026-2030

Background

The 2026–2030 Multi-Year Strategic Plan outlines how the St. Clair Catholic District School Board will move forward based on extensive input from parents, students, staff, trustees and parishes gathered through surveys and focus groups in fall 2025. This plan truly is the compilation of months of input, feedback and vision from the voices of St. Clair Catholic. The plan is grounded in the themes Believe, Achieve, and Accompany , and guided by shared values including faith in youth, joyful discipleship, respect rooted in love, excellence for all, and accountability. Community voices identified three strategic directions to strengthen Catholic education while preparing students for the future.

The Board’s priorities focus on A Community of Faith , Excellence in Learning and Achievement , and Inclusion and Well-Being . Key commitments include deepening Catholic identity and social justice, improving student achievement through evidence-informed teaching and strong literacy, math, and special education practices, and fostering inclusive, equitable, and caring learning environments. The plan also emphasizes experiential learning, transferable skills, responsible use of emerging technologies, mental health supports for students and staff, and transparent, sustainable system planning, all supported by annual operational plans and ongoing community engagement.

In the strategic plan, Believe, Achieve, and Accompany describe how Catholic identity, learning, and relationships are lived out together across the system.

Believe reflects the Board’s commitment to Catholic faith and identity. It emphasizes trust in God, belief in the dignity and potential of every student, and faith formation through prayer, sacraments, Catholic social teachings, and joyful discipleship. This theme anchors all learning and relationships in Gospel values.

Achieve focuses on high expectations for learning, growth, and excellence for all. It underscores student achievement, evidence-informed instruction, inclusive and differentiated practices, and the development of skills needed for future pathways. Achievement is understood broadly; academic, personal, spiritual, and social; so every learner can succeed.

Accompany speaks to how the community walks alongside students, families, and staff with care and compassion. It highlights inclusion, well-being, mental health, strong relationships, and shared responsibility. Accompaniment means listening, supporting, and responding to individual needs so no one is left behind on their faith or learning journey.

As part of our commitment to strengthening communication, transparency, and community engagement, the Board will launch a redesigned Board website along with refreshed school websites on April 1, 2026. This coordinated release is intentionally aligned with the unveiling of the Board’s new Multi-Year Strategic Plan, ensuring that our digital presence reflects and reinforces our renewed mission, vision, and priorities. The updated platforms will provide a more accessible, user-friendly, and inclusive experience for students, families, staff, and community partners, featuring improved navigation and modern design. Together, these updates position us to better support our communities and bring our strategic commitments to life in a clear, dynamic, and meaningful way.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Multi Year Strategic Plan 2026-2030 , for information.

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board endorse and approve the Multi Year Strategic Plan for 2026-2030


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 8

Date:
March 31, 2026
Prepared by:
Lisa Demers, Director of Education
Subject:
Principal Placements for September 2026

Background

As we prepare for the 2026–2027 school year, I am pleased to announce the changes in Principal placements across our system.

Each spring, Executive Council thoughtfully reviews leadership placements, guided by our shared mission to foster vibrant Catholic school communities. In considering the needs of our schools and the vocation of leadership, we remain committed to supporting the growth and development of administrators who lead with faith, integrity, and compassion. These placements reflect our commitment to strong, faith-inspired leadership, system renewal, and student success.

We are grateful to those who have embraced new opportunities to lead and thank all of our administrators for their steadfast dedication to Catholic education.

I am pleased to announce the following appointments:

Principal Placements
  • Kerri Jordan, from Holy Trinity Catholic School appointed Principal of St. John Fisher Catholic School
  • Kelly Tremblay, from St. John Fisher Catholic School appointed Principal of Holy Trinity Catholic School

We are proud of the exceptional leadership that continues to guide and shape our schools. I know you will join me in offering your congratulations and support to our administrators as they step into these new roles in September.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Principal Placements for September 2026 , for information.

REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 7

Date:
March 11, 2026
Prepared by:
Amy Park, Associate Director – Corporate Services & Treasurer
Subject:
Catholic Education Centre Technology Infrastructure Upgrade Project

Background

To mitigate risk of technology system failure and security vulnerabilities it has been determined that outdated server hardware at the Catholic Education Centre must be replaced. After consultation with other school boards and investigation of various options the current hardware will be replaced with a modern Storage Area Network (SAN) and Hyper-V Cluster of three servers. This architecture is designed to replace aging hardware that has reached end-of-support, thereby reducing the risk of extended outages, improving overall system performance and ensuring cybersecurity alignment. This project will ensure a stable and secure computing environment for the next five years.

Alternative options, such as moving entirely to the cloud, were dismissed due to the current specific local performance requirements of various applications. The project is scheduled to commence during the Summer of 2026.

The pricing of each project component is based on either Supply Ontario Vendor of Record or Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace agreements. The total cost detailed below is $436,706 including HST net of rebates. This project was not included in the 2025-26 Budget Estimates. Minor Tangible Capital Asset budget will be reallocated to fund this project.

Suppliers are unable to hold pricing for more than fourteen days. We anticipate costs will continue to increase as memory manufacturers are facing an unprecedented, Artificial Intelligence driven demand. Board of Trustees approval is required for the project budget in accordance with Sec. B Policy – Purchasing.

Estimated Project Cost
SAN Storage equipment$ 118,364
Hyper-V Cluster equipment$ 115,559
Backup equipment$ 63,200
Switch equipment$ 61,656
Other implementation costs$ 56,244
Contingencies (3%)$ 12,450
Subtotal$ 427,473
HST net of Rebates$ 9,233
Total$ 436,706

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Catholic Education Centre Technology Infrastructure Upgrade Project, for information.

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the forecasted project cost of $436,706 for the Catholic Education Centre Technology Infrastructure Upgrade Project.


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 7

Date:
February 24, 2026
Prepared by:
Jen Morrow, Superintendent of Education
Lori Brush, Manager of MH Services / MH Lead
Subject:
Mental Health & Wellbeing Updates

Background

The St. Clair Catholic District School Board (SCCDSB) is currently implementing its 2025–2026 Mental Health Strategy Implementation Action Plan. This plan focuses on fostering a "Future Ready" environment through leadership, capacity building, and evidence-based mental health programming. The strategy is designed to ensure timely access to support through a coordinated, tiered approach—including Right Time, Right Care—while maintaining alignment with provincial mandates such as PPM 169.

Progress and Successes to Date:

The following highlights represent key achievements and ongoing initiatives from the current school year:

Leadership and System Coordination
  • Streamlined access to care by integrating updated consent forms and mental health referral processes into the board's electronic documentation system (EMHware).
  • Collaborated with co-terminus school boards and community partners (Child and Youth Mental Health Lead agencies) to create a Memorandum of Understanding and pathways for services through Right Time, Right Care.
Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
  • All principals and vice-principals continue to participate in six small-group learning networks that meet three times per year (October, January, and April). Within these communities of practice, leaders develop school-specific theories of action and collaborative inquiries focused on SEL. These sessions allow leaders to share outcomes, learn from peer successes, and determine evidence-based next steps.
  • The Student Support and Wellbeing Team (SSWT) has been co-planning and co-teaching MindUP brain breaks and lessons with classroom teachers to ensure sustainable, daily practice.
  • Increased focus on boosting student awareness of school-based mental health supports by diversifying communication channels and launching targeted information campaigns.
Capacity Building
  • All staff completed mandatory online training modules focused on suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. [Training Title: Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention ]
  • All staff participated in mandatory online training focused on trauma-informed approaches. [Training Title: Crisis to Connection: Building Safe Responses to Big Behaviours ]
  • New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP) sessions provided new teachers with strategies to support students while maintaining their own mental health and wellbeing.
  • SSWT, Indigenous Education members, and Special Education teams received two day (12 hours) training on Navigating Trauma: Empowering Educators, Strengthening Schools .
  • All board Social Workers completed specialized training on DBT-Informed Suicide Risk Assessment & Management (2 days; 12 hours).
  • All SSWT members completed certification in the Columbia- Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS).
Student and Family Engagement
  • Supported the implementation of specific Ministry of Education (MOE) and School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO) lesson plans for Grades 6, 7, 8, and the Grade 10 Careers course to increase substance use awareness and literacy.
  • Conducted onsite parent and student surveys during the Fall 2025 Elementary Open House, Winter 2026 KinderStart, and Winter 2026 Secondary Grade 8 Open House to increase parent and student engagement.
  • Collaborated on the "Mindful Messages" project with Dan Cicchelli and Melissa Tosh (Focus: Come Together – Building Connections).
  • Planning is underway for the May 2026 Youth Summit across three locations (North, Central/Wallaceburg, and South), featuring co-facilitation opportunities for secondary students.
Supporting Specific Populations
  • Attendance counselors and school teams have implemented tiered intervention strategies, including school-wide awareness campaigns and formal re-engagement plans for students facing chronic absenteeism.
  • Provided education on the Egnowenmaad (Indigenous Social Worker) role to highlight the collaborative partnership with Indigenous Education Services.
  • SSWT staff, in partnership with Pelumi Akinyemi (Graduation Coach for Black Students), facilitated a mental health workshop for Black, African, and Caribbean students at Ursuline College.
  • Proposed a transition pathway for Grade 8 students moving to Grade 9 who require continued mental health support.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Mental Health & Wellbeing Updates , for information.

REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure

Date:
February 24, 2026
Prepared by:
Jen Morrow, Superintendent of Education
Subject:
School Year Calendar 2026-2027

Background

School boards are required to prepare and submit to the Ministry of Education the school year calendar to be followed for the subsequent school year. Regular and modified school year calendars are to be submitted to the Ministry for approval on or before March 1, 2026.

The school year calendar must be completed in accordance with the Education Act and Regulation 304, School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days. The regular school year is the period between September 1 and June 30.

As per Regulation 304 , school boards are required to designate three mandatory PA days per school year. The board is given authority to designate up to an additional four PA days per school year. The requirement for every school year to include a minimum of 194 school days also remains unchanged. As a result, the minimum number of instructional days per school year is 187 and the total maximum number of possible PA days per school year is seven.

PARTICULARS:

The proposed draft school year calendar is included. Highlights are as follows:
  • The school year for students would begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2026
  • The final day of the school year for students would be June 29, 2027
  • The list of holidays, professional activity days, and examination days are as follows:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Professional Activity Day (OECTA)
Thursday, September 3, 2026 Professional Activity Day
Friday, September 4, 2026 Professional Activity Day (CUPE)
Monday, September 7, 2026 Labour Day
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 First Day of Classes
Monday, October 12, 2026 Thanksgiving
Friday, November 20, 2026 Professional Activity Day
December 21, 2026 - January 1, 2027 Christmas Break
January 25 - 29, 2027 Secondary Examinations
Monday, February 1, 2027 Professional Activity Day
Monday, February 15, 2027 Family Day
March 15 - 19, 2027 March Break
Friday, March 26, 2027 Good Friday
Monday, March 29, 2027 Easter Monday
Friday, April 30, 2027 Professional Activity Day
Monday, May 24, 2027 Victoria Day
Friday, June 4, 2027 Professional Activity Day
June 23 - 29, 2027 Secondary Examinations
Wednesday, June 30, 2027 Professional Activity Day

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: School Year Calendar 2026-2027 , for information.

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board endorse the School Year Calendar for submission to the Ministry of Education.


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 11

Date:
February 24, 2026
Prepared by:
Chris Kehoe, Superintendent of Education
Jen Morrow, Superintendent of Education
Jamie Majeski, Assistant Superintendent of Education
Subject:
Mid-Year Monitoring

Background

This report provides a mid-year update on the progress that is being made at St. Clair Catholic for the 2025-26 school year. It highlights our progress toward our provincial and local priorities. It is a check-in and celebration of our progress to this point in the school year.

We continue to focus and reflect on our work in relation to the four priorities of the strategic plan:
  • Learning & Innovation
  • Faith & Well Being
  • Partnerships
  • Catholic Citizenship
We also remain committed to the priorities of the Student Achievement Plan:
  • Achievement of Learning Outcomes in Core Academic Skills
  • Preparation for Future Success through secondary transitions and graduation pathways
  • Student Engagement, Faith and Well-Being as a foundation for academic excellence
Pie chart with Student Achievement, Prepartion of students, Student well being slices and Learning & Innovation, Partnerships, Faith & Well Being, and Catholic Citizenship in quadrants surrounding the pie chart
By grounding our academic strategies in our Catholic faith and a commitment to the whole child, we remain on track to fulfill our mission for the 2025-2026 school year.

Learning & Innovation Highlights of Progress to Date
  • Supporting classroom teachers with Acadience early reading screenings
  • Literacy teachers working in literacy priority schools on a rotating basis and PLCs in priority schools
  • Implementing Tier 2 and Tier 3 literacy resources
  • Creation and implementation of a literacy scope and sequence for intermediate grades and literacy screening for all grade 8 students as they enter grade 9
  • Implementing universal literacy screening and extending SRA Corrective Reading interventions to ensure early identification and strong alignment between instruction and student needs for intermediate students
  • Math PLCs in all priority schools and 3 additional schools and expanded small group instruction rounds of in-school support
  • Implementation of new learning skills course in grade 9 focused on structured literacy and core math instruction to support students in the transition to destreamed courses
  • Supporting STEAM kits in all schools and access to robotics and coding at the secondary level
  • Continue work with science partnership and revise kits to better align with 2022 science curriculum
  • Professional development for teachers on using AI to support differentiated instruction in the classroom from K-12
  • Provision of Lexia for all students in grades 1-3, with notable gains made in literacy skills
Faith & Well-Being Highlights of Progress to Date
  • Principal Learning Networks with small groups of administrators focused on social emotional learning and creating collaborative cultures in each of their schools
  • 2 full day sessions of learning for all first-year permanent new teachers
  • 3 days of focused release time for new permanent teachers and 1 full day of release time for first time long-term occasional teachers to observe and work with mentors
  • Funding of 1 additional qualification course for all first-year permanent teachers
  • Formation of a transition committee to support students making the move from grade 8 to grade 9
  • Early transition meetings and supports for students entering kindergarten, in collaboration with Children’s Treatment Centre (Chatham-Kent) and Pathways (Sarnia Lambton)
  • Supporting teachers and students in elearning courses by building teacher capacity with inclusive communication strategies, student engagement and Brightspace tools
  • Targeted support and mentorship for new principals and vice-principals program with Rob Cicchelli
  • Supporting the use of Diversity kits in all schools to foster/ enhance inclusionary practices with students
  • Continuing to nurture and support future leaders through the Catholic Leadership Discernment program
Partnerships Highlights of Progress to Date
  • Bimi Akiiwan meetings to ensure that local partners are updated on the work of the Indigenous Education team and continued planning for future learning and collaborations.
  • Enhancing educator capacity through culturally responsive land-based professional learning
  • One-on-one meetings with pathways teachers and intermediate students to discuss pathway plans, strengths and next steps as learners
  • Continue to connect with community pathways to create meaningful pathways and experiential learning opportunities for students
  • Communicating with teachers to ensure comfort and understanding about how to plan, gather evidence, assess and report for new English language learner students
  • KinderSTARt events supported by local parishes, Public Health, system support teams and community partners
  • Expansion of partnership with the YMCA of SWO, to open a new Project Search site in Chatham
  • Collaborations with Settlement Workers in Schools to support newcomer students and their families
  • Facilitating the Future Farmers Summit in partnership with community organizations to deepen Grade 9 students’ understanding of sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship
  • Engaging students in applied STEM learning through Drone Technology Workshops and robotics clubs to develop coding, problem-solving, and technical competencies
  • Developing community partnerships with organizations such as Bluewater Health, the University of Guelph (Ridgetown), the Bluewater Bridge, LIUNA, and Skills Ontario to provide Grade 6–8 students with increased exposure to diverse career pathways and skilled trades opportunities
Catholic Citizenship Highlights of Progress to Date
  • Continued development of the Staff HUB Faith platform to ensure that it is a central, accessible resource for all staff
  • Synodal Listening Sessions: Facilitated meaningful dialogue between St. Clair Catholic leadership and diocesan partners through synodal listening sessions.
  • Creation of a Lenten tool kit for teachers to help bridge the pastoral plan and the liturgical season
  • System-wide Faith Day preparations and securing the guest speaker, Danielle Campo-McLeod
  • Continuing the good work of CFAC to create pastoral vision to accommodate the needs of all
  • Continued implementation and support of Blessed and Beloved, a faith and hope-filled program replacing (eventually all grades) the Fully Alive resource - Now have grades 1, 2 and 3
  • Implementation of the Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ resource in grade 9 religion courses
  • Monthly school presentations at board meeting aligned with Pastoral plan and Catholic Graduate Expectations

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Mid-Year Monitoring , for information.

REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 10

Date:
February 24, 2026
Prepared by:
Jamie Majeski, Assistant Superintendent – Board Math Lead
Subject:
Math Achievement Action Plan Progress Report

Background

The Math Achievement Action Plan (MAAP) is now mid-way through its third year. This report, the progress report for the MAAP, will be submitted to the Ministry of Education on or before March 27, 2026.

Priority School Report

Building on student achievement gains from 2023-24, student achievement in math priority schools improved last year, evidenced by the 2024-25 EQAO results, with priority schools increasing student achievement in both grades 3 and 6 by 9 percentage points.

School 2023–24 2024–25 Year over year Change Board Priority School Change
Grade 3
Gregory Hogan 60 71 +11 +9
Holy Trinity 56 65 +9
St. Elizabeth 39 31 -8
St. Matthew 48 47 -1
St. Teresa of Calcutta 56 71 +15
Grade 6
Gregory Hogan 44 44 +0 +9
Holy Family 21 30 +9
Holy Trinity 61 53 -8
St. Anne Blenheim 31 55 +24
St. Matthew 10 22 +12
St. Teresa of Calcutta 33 45 +12

As in the initial report, section A and B, which are the priority school reports, remain unchanged for this year. This data has been updated in Appendix B with Term 1 report card, survey and key performance indicator data. Both math facilitators, Janice Prangley and Rob Harding, continue to work in these schools on a rotating basis. In addition to this, we have been able to have retired occasional teachers, Paul Cogghe, Lori Barbato and Colleen Cogghe, teach small group sessions in two priority schools, as well as one additional former priority school.


The priority schools and their math facilitator are listed below:

Janice Prangley Rob Harding
Holy Family – Grade 6 Gregory Hogan – Grades 3 & 6
St. Anne – Blenheim – Grade 6 Holy Trinity – Grade 3 & 6
St. Elizabeth – Grade 3 St. Matthew – Grades 3 & 6
St. Teresa of Calcutta – Grades 3 & 6

Priority Actions and Appendices

The priority actions selected as a board to focus on this year are highlighted in Appendix A. Each of these priority actions requires a key performance indicator, as shown in section B of Appendix B. As part of their student achievement plans, every school has chosen one priority action at the school and classroom level to focus on as a school.

It should be noted that achievement and attendance data in the initial and progress report represent different cohorts of students. The initial report is data from last year’s grade 3 and 6 students, whereas the progress report is this years grade 3 and 6 students. Student confidence data for both reports represents this years students surveyed in the fall and in February.

Section C of Appendix B is the all schools report and includes responses to a series of questions listed below:
  1. How has your board ensured consistent implementation of the curriculum and the use of high impact instructional and assessment practices, and what evidence demonstrates the impact on student outcomes in all schools?
  2. What specific areas of mathematical content knowledge for teaching have been prioritized across your board, and how have you used student data to inform these efforts?
  3. How has assessment data informed changes to make interventions and instructional planning more relevant and responsive? What student achievement evidence demonstrates the success of these changes?
  4. How have student digital tools been used to understand current student levels and provide responsive instructional support for students?
  5. How has the analysis of disproportionality indices in your board’s Student Achievement Plan informed your Math Achievement Action Plan?
  6. What strategies are in use in all schools in your board for improving the math achievement of students with special education needs including those with curriculum modifications and what evidence demonstrates the success of these strategies and their impact on student outcomes?
Other Actions for 2025-26
Additional actions we are taking this year to improve student achievement are:
  • Math school visits focused on data, student learning and school math priority actions;
  • The formation of a grade 6 math working group to identify and create resources that address areas of improvement for grade 6 math students;
  • Continuing to support the use KnowledgeHook;
  • Continuing to add resources, such as common assessments and additional practice, to the math scope and sequence;
  • Math PLCs for all priority schools, as well as 3 additional schools that focus on a common student assessment and student work to guide next steps;
  • Providing timely support for new teachers, first-time occasional teachers and teachers new to grade in using board math resources;
  • Planning professional development sessions for FDK teams on the new Kindergarten curriculum for September 2026.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Math Achievement Action Plan Progress Report , for information.

REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 8

Date:
February 24, 2026
Prepared by:
Jamie Majeski, Assistant Superintendent of Education
Terri Sinasac, Coordinator – Elementary Curriculum
Subject:
Literacy Update

Background

The SCCDSB Literacy Plan to support Student Achievement goals, implement PPM 168 mandates and strengthen and scale tiered instruction continues to guide our work. 2024-2026 have focused on ensuring teachers have access to the evidenced based resources. A plan for 24-27 Language Resource Implementation has been developed to ensure needed resources are purchased and distributed to effectively meet literacy needs through a multi-tiered system of support.

Priorities have been set for each term to address the actions to improve student learning:

Term 1 Priorities:
  1. Early Reading Screener:
    • Support using Acadience Learning Online (ALO) K-8 for new staff.
    • K-2 coverage for educators to complete mandatory screenings by early October to ensure teachers had reading data to drive conversations on the October PD day.
    • Letters with screening results were shared electronically early in the fall and phone calls were made for students below or well below to open conversations with families well before formal reporting in February.

    Beginning of Year Acadience English Data K-2
    Grade 24-25 Data 25-26 Data
    Kindergarten Benchmark Met 76% 72%
    Grade 1 Benchmark Met 33% 40%
    Grade 2 Benchmark Met 44% 51%
    • 1452 students K-2 were screened as mandated by the Ministry in PPM 168 using the Acadience Reading digital assessment.
    • 681 students will be rescreened by March 2 as directed in the PPM.
    • 4081 students beyond those mandated were screened using Acadience Reading in 3-8 using additional purchased licenses.

    Beginning of Year Acadience French Immersion Data K-2
    Grade 24-25 Data 25-26 Data
    Kindergarten Benchmark Met 45% 51%
    Grade 1 Benchmark Met 19% 40%
    Grade 2 Benchmark Met 23% 47%
    • 463 students K-2 were screened in reading as mandated by the Ministry in PPM 168.
    • 249 students will be rescreened by March 2 as directed in the PPM.
    • Acadience Reading Online became available for Acadience Reading Français in December. Teachers were provided time to input the results into the platform manually on the October PD day. Teachers were recently provided PD to learn to use the digital assessment. Middle of Year assessments will be completed using the digital platform.
  2. Tier 1 Instruction:
    • NTIP teachers and teachers new to grade / returning from leave were provided support for implementing structured literacy resources outlined in the scope and sequence.
    • UFLI continues to be the primary resource for foundational skills instruction K-2 in English classrooms. Son-au-Graphe for Kindergarten and I Can Read in French for Grades 1-3 continue to be the primary resources for foundational skills instruction in French Immersion classrooms.
    • Lexia continues to be available for all students in grades 1-3 in English classrooms, in grade 3 in French Immersion classrooms and as needed for students across the system in grades 4-12.
    • Lalilo Premium licenses continue to be available for all Grades 1-3 students in French Immersion to support foundational literacy skills in French.
    • The Rewards reading resource is being used as a tier 1 resource in Grades 4-8 and in the GLE/GLS course in secondary schools this year to support foundational skills instruction and multisyllabic word reading.
    • Licenses for Acadience screening in K-8 (and secondary where needed) are provided to ensure staff have the necessary tools to determine student needs in reading.
    • Acadience data is used to target priority grades / schools as a focus for the 3.4 literacy specialist teachers.
  3. Tier 2 and 3 Instruction:
    • Literacy Specialist Teacher Support in priority schools:
      • School support was chosen based mainly on Acadience data.

      Round 1 Schools November & January St. Mattdew SK/1, 1, 1/2 St. Teresa 1, 1, 1, 2 Holy Family K/1, 1/2, 2/3 Holy Rosary 1/2, 3/4
      Round 2 Schools December & February Holy Trinity K/1, 1, 1/2 1/2, 1/2, 2/3 Sacred Heart PL 1/2, 3/4 St. Anne Blenheim K, K, 1, 1/2, 2/3
      • The first three week block of support started with a PLC including the Administrator, Grade 1 teacher(s) and Program Resource Teacher.
      • The focus was on tiered instruction using UFLI and Lexia. After three weeks, the literacy support teacher moved to the second school and repeated the process, returning to the first school for another three week block of support in January/February.
      • The teams shared resources to target needs during small group instruction.
      • Acadience progress monitoring tools were used to measure growth between benchmarks. All students made progress and many moved from below or well below benchmark to meeting in the middle of year screens. All screens will be completed by March 2.
      • All teachers reported that they had an increased skillset and confidence after the support.
    • Kindergarten PLCs in the eight priority schools to support tiered instruction, progress monitoring, and handwriting.
Term 2 Priorities:
  1. Tiered Instruction
    • The 2nd round of support offered mid-March/April will include all K-3 English classrooms to build capacity based on learning from the Term 1 priority schools (Tiered Instruction and using Acadience Progress Monitoring to improve student foundational skills in reading).
    • The tentative plan pending Acadience Middle of Year results will include a final round of support May-June with a Kindergarten focus.
    • The SRA Corrective reading intervention resource is being piloted in 4 classrooms (Grade 4/5,5/6 and ENG 1L) to determine the effectiveness with students requiring intense foundational skills instruction.
  2. Professional Development
    • PD for the new Kindergarten Curriculum mandated to begin in September will occur April-June for all educators in English and French Immersion classrooms.
    • Grade 1 French Immersion teachers will receive training in May-June for Son-au-Graphe for implementation in September.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Literacy Update , for information.

REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 9

Date:
January 27, 2026
Prepared by:
Lisa Demers, Director of Education & Secretary of the Board
Subject:
Trustee Membership on Board Committees – 2026

Background

In order to conduct the business of the Board, Trustees sit as members on a variety of committees. Each year at the Board’s organizational meeting for the coming year, Trustees are asked to indicate their committee preferences to the Secretary of the Board. Upon receipt of those preferences, committee membership is determined.

As certain committees are mandated by provincial statute or regulation, the appointment of Trustee committee membership requires approval of the Board of Trustees.

Committee membership for 2026 will be provided at the January 27, 2026 Board Meeting.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Trustee Membership on Board Committees – 2026 , for information.

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the appointment of Trustees to Board committees, as identified at the January 27, 2026 Board meeting.


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 8

Date:
January 27, 2026
Prepared by:
James Duff, Executive Manager - Human Resource Services
Subject:
Vice Principal Leadership Pool Appointment

Background

The St. Clair Catholic District School Board’s Leadership Discernment Program supports educators discerning future leadership with the following opportunities through Leadership Discernment evenings that are held under the theme of “Shepherding & Serving: Journey WITH Us.”
  1. November 26, 2025 – This session featured a panel of new and experienced administrators sharing reflections on their leadership journeys, rewards, and insights to inspire future leaders.
  2. February 25, 2026 – This session will feature a Catholic Leadership presentation from Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario (CPCO) representatives.
  3. April 8, 2026 – This session will feature a Leadership Symposium.
On January 13, 2026, candidates were interviewed for admission into the Vice Principal Leadership Pool. Candidates were assessed on two components:
  1. An Interview
  2. A Case Study
In addition, the candidate provided an application letter, a résumé, a pastoral recommendation, philosophy of Catholic Education and letters of support from colleagues.

The Vice Principal Leadership Pool Selection Committee consisted of:
  1. Lisa Demers, Director of Education
  2. Jen Morrow, Superintendent of Education
  3. Chris Kehoe, Superintendent of Education
  4. James Duff, Executive Manager – Human Resource Services
The Selection Committee is pleased to confirm the following new appointment to the Vice Principal Leadership Pool:
  • Arynn Hamilton (internal), Elementary Classroom Teacher , St. Michael’s Catholic School
  • Julie Skillas (internal), Program Resource Teacher, Holy Trinity Catholic School
  • Alicia Da Silva (internal), Elementary Teacher, Science (English) – Immersion Prep, Gregory A. Hogan Catholic School

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Vice Principal Leadership Pool Appointment. , for information.

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the Vice Principal Leadership Pool Appointment


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 7

Date:
January 27, 2026
Prepared by:
Chris Kehoe - Superintendent
Jen Morrow - Superintendent
Jamie Majeski - Assistant Superintendent
Subject:
2024-25 EQAO Results

Background

In December, the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) released achievement data from the 2024-25 school year.  More than 600 000 students across the province completed EQAO assessments in grade 3, 6, 9 and 10 during the 2024–2025 school year in the English and French-language school systems.  Locally, over 2600 students in St. Clair Catholic fully participated in the assessments.

Highlights
In reading, both Provincial and St. Clair Catholic results improved, with St. Clair Catholic students increasing by 7 percentage points in both grades 3 and 6.  Students in grade 3 at St. Clair Catholic are achieving 3 percentage points above the province and grade 6 students achieving 1 point below the province.

Writing in both grades 3 and 6 also improved year over year, with students in grade 3 increasing by 2 and achieving at the same level as the province, while students in grade 6 increased by 4, achieving 1 percentage point below the province.

Grade 10 student achievement on the OSSLT improved by 3 percentage points and is above the provincial average by the same margin.

Provincial math results improved in grade 3, 6 and 9.  Students at St. Clair Catholic improved slightly by 1 percentage point in grade 3 and are 3 percentage points above the provincial average.  Students in grade 6 decreased slightly by 2 percent and the province increased slightly by 1 percent.  In grade 9, students in St. Clair Catholic improved by 8 percentage points and are now matching the provincial achievement level.

In math priority schools, students improved by 9 percentage points year over year in both grade 3 and 6.  Provincial math priority school data was not shared.

EQAO Results by Achievement Level: Percentage At or Above Provincial Standard
Grade Subject Jurisdiction 2023–24 2024–25
3 Reading SCCDSB 70 77
3 Reading Province 71 74
3 Writing SCCDSB 63 65
3 Writing Province 64 65
3 Math SCCDSB 66 67
3 Math Province 61 64
6 Reading SCCDSB 78 85
6 Reading Province 82 86
6 Writing SCCDSB 80 84
6 Writing Province 80 85
6 Math SCCDSB 47 45
6 Math Province 50 51
9 Math SCCDSB 50 58
9 Math Province 54 58
10 OSSLT SCCDSB 85 88
10 OSSLT Province 85 85

Participation rates in all grades continue to be strong and were at, or above the provincial participation rates in all grades.

Participation Rates by Grade:
Grade St. Clair Catholic Province
3 99 95
6 99 95
9 98 96
10 93 93

Students with special education needs (excluding gifted) demonstrated achievement above the provincial average, with the exception of grade 3 and 6 reading.  It should be noted that the percentage of students with special education needs is below the province in grade 3, while still slightly higher than the province in grades 6, 9, and 10.

Students with Special Education Needs (Excluding Gifted):
Grade Subject St. Clair Catholic Achievement St. Clair Catholic % of Students Province Achievement Province % of Students
3 Reading 43 5.9% 49 11.9%
3 Writing 38 5.9% 36 12.0%
3 Math 41 5.9% 33 11.6%
6 Reading 61 19.8% 64 18.4%
6 Writing 62 19.9% 61 18.4%
6 Math 24 20.1% 23 18.3%
9 Math 39 18.6% 32 17.5%
10 Literacy 70 22.0% 63 18.8%

Similarly, students who self-identify as Indigenous achieved above provincial rates in everything except for grades 3 and 6 math.

Students who Self-Identify as Indigenous:
Grade Subject St. Clair Catholic Province
3 Reading 62 61
3 Writing 57 48
3 Math 43 45
6 Reading 76 75
6 Writing 80 71
6 Math 26 30
9 Math 51 35
10 Literacy 86 70

Next Steps
Some next steps for St. Clair Catholic are to set up a grade 6 math working group and make connections with other high achieving boards in order to learn and implement strong practices.  The grade 6 math working group will include the board math lead, math facilitators, grade 6 teachers and a PRT that will work together to review, create and implement resources that can be used to increase student learning and achievement.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: 2024-25 EQAO Results , for information.

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the 2024-25 EQAO Results

REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Date:
December 2, 2025
Prepared by:
Lisa Demers, Director of Education
Subject:
Director’s Annual Report - 2024-2025

Background

The Education Act S283(3) requires that the Director of Education submit a report of Board programs and activities annually to the Board of Trustees and to the Minister of Education

This is my very first Director's Annual Report, and it is my honour and privilege to present it to the Board. This report documents a year in the life of St. Clair Catholic, as told through the great work of our students and staff. It is a story of tremendous student achievement in our classrooms and on the courts and playing fields; inspiring social justice initiatives, as we live our faith by serving those in our communities who need a little help; and warm, welcoming, safe and inclusive spaces in our schools across the district, where all students can learn and thrive.

The report is organized through the four priorities, as set out in the Board's Strategic Plan: Learning & Innovation; Faith & Wellbeing; Partnerships; and Catholic Citizenship. There are also sections of the report which are dedicated to other central pillars, which reflect the Board's values. These include the many milestones that have been celebrated by staff and students throughout the year; and a final section which recognizes the Board's commitment to the ethical and responsible stewardship of our resources.

I hope as you read through the pages of this report, you will recognize, as I do, that we have much to be thankful for at St. Clair Catholic. We are blessed with dedicated and faith-filled staff, who are committed to leading our students through a discovery of learning and deepening their faith. We have an inventory of first-rate school facilities, either brand new or recently renovated and modernized, which are the envy of the province. And we have supportive families and parishes, who together with our Board of Trustees and senior administration, are devoted to the mission of Catholic education and strive every day to help our students to be their best and to live their calling as disciples of Christ.

The Director's Annual Report 2024-2025 is indeed a great news report. I am proud to share it with the Board of Trustees, our students and staff, our families, our parishes and community partners and other publicly funded school boards across the province.

The report will now be posted to the Board website and forwarded to the Minister of Education.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Director's Annual Report 2024-2025, for information.


Report to Board of Trustees

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Date:
November 25, 2025
Prepared by:
Amy Park, Associate Director - Corporate Services & Treasurer
Subject:
Audited Financial Statements - August 31, 2025

Background

The annual audit of the Board's financial statements was recently completed by the Board's auditors, BDO Canada LLP. The financial statements and auditors' report were presented to the Audit Committee of the Board at a meeting held just prior to this board meeting.

Ontario Regulation 361/10 - Audit Committees, notes the following duties of an Audit Committee related to the board's financial reporting process:

  1. To review with the Director of Education, a senior business official and the external auditor the board's financial statements, with regard to the following:
    1. Relevant accounting and reporting practices and issues.
    2. Complex or unusual financial and commercial transactions of the board.
    3. Material judgments and accounting estimates of the board.
    4. Any departures from the accounting principles published from time to time by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants that are applicable to the board.
  2. To review with the Director of Education, a senior business official and the external auditor, before the results of an annual external audit are submitted to the board,
    1. the results of the annual external audit,
    2. any difficulties encountered in the course of the external auditor's work, including any restrictions or limitations on the scope of the external auditor's work or on the external auditor's access to required information,
    3. any significant changes the external auditor made to the audit plan in response to issues that were identified during the audit, and
    4. any significant disagreements between the external auditor and the Director of Education or a senior business official and how those disagreements were resolved.
  3. To review the board's annual financial statements and consider whether they are complete, are consistent with any information known to the audit committee members and reflect accounting principles applicable to the board.
  4. To recommend, if the audit committee considers it appropriate to do so, that the board approve the annual audited financial statements.
  5. To review with the Director of Education, a senior business official and the external auditor all matters that the external auditor is required to communicate to the audit committee under generally accepted auditing standards.
  6. To review with the external auditor material written communications between the external auditor and the Director of Education or a senior business official.
  7. To ask the external auditor about whether the financial statements of the board's reporting entities, if any, have been consolidated with the board's financial statements.
  8. To ask the external auditor about any other relevant issues.

The Audit Committee has fulfilled its duties and has recommended to the Board of Trustees approval of the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended August 31, 2025.

Senior administration has completed the Ministry of Education financial statement grant package and will meet the submission deadline of November 15, 2025. The Board is in compliance with Ministry reporting and accountability requirements.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Audited Financial Statements - August 31, 2025, for information.

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended August 31, 2025.


Report to Board of Trustees

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Date:
November 25, 2025
Prepared by:
Amy Park, Associate Director - Corporate Services & Treasurer
Tony Prizio, Manager - Risk & Supply Chain Management
Subject:
Sale of Former St. Ursula Catholic School, 426 Lacroix St. Chatham

Background

A Report to the Board of Trustees, Declaration of Surplus Property and Property Disposal Process, was presented on April 30, 2024. At this time, the Board of Trustees approved a motion that declared St. Ursula Catholic School, 426 Lacroix St., Chatham surplus to the needs of the Board.

As part of this declaration, staff initiated the disposition process in accordance with Regulation 374/23 of the Education Act, and the Ministry of Education was duly notified of the declaration. 

On July 14, 2025, the Board received notice from the Ministry, that St. Ursula Catholic School - 426 Lacroix St. Chatham, pursuant to subparagraph 1 of subsection 5(1) of Ontario Reg. 374/23 and at the recommendation of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH), the property must be offered to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent (the municipality), if the board intends to dispose of the property under clause 1(1)(a) of O. Reg. 374/23. The regulation requires that the property be sold at fair market value.

On September 29, 2025, the Municipality presented an offer for the acquisition of St. Ursula Catholic School, initiating the negotiation process. On November 7, 2025, the Board received a $1,699,999 offer from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. That same day, the Board's legal counsel confirmed the Agreement of Purchase and Sale to be valid.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Sale of Former St. Ursula Catholic School, 426 Lacroix St. Chatham,, for information.

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board authorize the Director of Education and Associate Director - Corporate Services & Treasurer to proceed with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent offer for the sale of the former St. Ursula Catholic School, known as 426 Lacroix St., Chatham, ON.


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 9

Date:
November 11, 2025
Prepared by:
Lisa Demers, Director of Education
Subject:
Trustee Attendance and Electronic Meetings

Background

At the March 29, 2005 Regular Board Meeting, trustees approved Motion O-055-2005, which required a public report on trustee attendance at all Regular Board Meetings, trustee workshops and assigned committee meetings. It has since been the practice of the Board to provide the report annually in September. Effective September 1, 2025, the requirement for annual attendance reports is no longer necessary. Ontario Regulation 313/24 (amending O. Reg. 463/97) sets out new rules for trustee attendance and participation in meetings electronically. The changes are captured in revisions to both Sec. A - Trustee Code of Conduct (Procedures) at Sec. 1.5 through 1.5.7 and Sec. A - Procedural By-Laws (Procedures) at Sec. 8.9 through 8.9.6.

As the terms and intent of Motion O-055-2005 are made redundant due to the provisions of O. Reg. 313/24, a motion to rescind is in order.

The changes to Sec. A - Procedural By-Laws (Procedures) require ratification by the Board of Trustees. The revisions are captured in the document attached to this report, for information.

The changes set out in O. Reg. 313/24 also require a revision to Sec. A Procedures - Trustee Code of Conduct. The changes are included in the document, which is attached to this report for information.

The changes were presented to the Policy Vetting Committee on October 28, 2025 and are now recommended to the full Board for adoption.

Recommendations

Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Trustee Attendance and Electronic Meetings, for information.

Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board rescind Motion O-055-2005

Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board ratify the changes to Sec. A - Procedural By-Laws,, as required by O. Reg. 313/24, effective November 11, 2025.


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 8

Date:
November 11, 2025
Prepared by:
Jamie Majeski, Assistant Superintendent - Board Math Lead
Subject:
Math Achievement Action Plan Initial Report

Background

The Math Achievement Action Plan (MAAP) is in its third year of implementation. This report is the initial report that will be submitted to the Ministry of Education. The report is similar to the first two years with some minor changes which will be discussed below.

Changes for 2025-26

The priority school report and the priority schools and grade bands remain unchanged for 2025- 26. They are listed below with their math facilitator:

Janice Prangley

Holy Family - Grade 6
St. Anne - Blenheim - Grade 6
St. Elizabeth - Grade 3
St. Teresa of Calcutta - Grades 3 & 6

Rob Harding

Gregory Hogan - Grades 3 & 6
Holy Trinity - Grade 3 & 6
St. Matthew - Grades 3 & 6

In school support in these schools is a mix of whole group lessons modelled and co-taught, as well as small group instruction. With some additional funding, we are able to include some occasional teachers on our team for 2 days a week during small group instruction rounds of in school support. These teachers are Paul Cogghe and Lori Barbato, both recent retirees from St. Clair Catholic.

The overall priority actions are also unchanged for this year, but the ministry math team asked us to focus the focus for this year. As part of this change, we are no longer asked to select at least one priority action at each of the board, school and classroom levels for each priority action, but a minimum of one in each priority action. As a math team, we decided to choose 2 from each priority action with associated key performance indicators.
Priority Actions and Appendices

Appendix A highlights the priority actions that we have chosen to focus on this year. As before, any priority action selected requires a key performance indicator. This year, the math team has decided to focus on student perceptions, confidence and achievement as the focus, where possible.

Appendix B includes the ministry key performance indicators (report card achievement, attendance and student confidence) as well as the priority school report and the all schools report. It should be noted that the baseline data for report card achievement and attendance is from the term 2 last year as required by the ministry. These students are currently in grades 4 and 7. Student confidence data is for students in grades 3 and 6 this year.

The priority actions for St. Clair Catholic and associated key performance indicator initial baseline data was collected by the math team using student survey and internal assessments in order to measure growth. Analytics from the math scope and sequence and number of professional development sessions (includes classroom visits and PLCs) were also included

The All Schools report includes responses to a series of questions listed below:

  1. How has your board ensured consistent implementation of the curriculum and the use of high impact instructional and assessment practices, and what evidence demonstrates the impact on student outcomes in all schools?
  2. What specific areas of mathematical content knowledge for teaching have been prioritized across your board, and how have you used student data to inform these efforts?
  3. How has assessment data informed changes to make interventions and instructional planning more relevant and responsive? What student achievement evidence demonstrates the success of these changes?
  4. How have student digital tools been used to understand current student levels and provide responsive instructional support for students?
  5. How has the analysis of disproportionality indices in your board's Student Achievement Plan informed your Math Achievement Action Plan?
  6. What strategies are in use in all schools in your board for improving the math achievement of students with special education needs including those with curriculum modifications and what evidence demonstrates the success of these strategies and their impact on student outcomes?

Other Actions for 2025-26

In addition to the items in the ministry report, there are many actions that the math team is also planning for this year:

  • Continue with Math School Visits which are focused on data, classroom visits and priority actions chosen by schools;
  • Math EQAO achievement data from grades 3, 6, & 9 to inform areas of focus;
  • Continuing to support the use of our digital math tool, KnowledgeHook;
  • Continuing in-class support from math facilitators in priority schools;
  • The introduction of beginning, middle and end of year math assessments in priority schools to measure student learning (shared with all schools);
  • Math PLCs with teachers from UCC and St. Patrick’s;
  • Scaling up of math PLCs in all priority schools;
  • Continue to support new teachers in utilizing board math resources;
  • Changes to the grade 10 math and Kindergarten curriculum.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Math Achievement Action Plan Update, for information.

Appendices

Appendix A: Math Achievement Action Plan - Priority Actions

Appendix B: St. Clair Catholic Math Achievement Action Plan Ministry Report


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 9

Date:
November 11, 2025
Prepared by:
Amy Park, Associate Director - Corporate Services & Treasurer
Subject:
Audited Financial Statements - August 31, 2025

Background

The annual audit of the Board's financial statements was recently completed by the Board's auditors, BDO Canada LLP. The financial statements and auditors' report were presented to the Audit Committee of the Board at a meeting held just prior to this board meeting.

Ontario Regulation 361/10 - Audit Committees, notes the following duties of an Audit Committee related to the board's financial reporting process:

  1. To review with the Director of Education, a senior business official and the external auditor the board's financial statements, with regard to the following:
    1. Relevant accounting and reporting practices and issues.
    2. Complex or unusual financial and commercial transactions of the board.
    3. Material judgments and accounting estimates of the board.
    4. Any departures from the accounting principles published from time to time by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants that are applicable to the board.
  2. To review with the Director of Education, a senior business official and the external auditor, before the results of an annual external audit are submitted to the board,
    1. the results of the annual external audit,
    2. any difficulties encountered in the course of the external auditor's work, including any restrictions or limitations on the scope of the external auditor's work or on the external auditor's access to required information,
    3. any significant changes the external auditor made to the audit plan in response to issues that were identified during the audit, and
    4. any significant disagreements between the external auditor and the Director of Education or a senior business official and how those disagreements were resolved.
  3. To review the board's annual financial statements and consider whether they are complete, are consistent with any information known to the audit committee members and reflect accounting principles applicable to the board.
  4. To recommend, if the audit committee considers it appropriate to do so, that the board approve the annual audited financial statements.
  5. To review with the Director of Education, a senior business official and the external auditor all matters that the external auditor is required to communicate to the audit committee under generally accepted auditing standards.
  6. To review with the external auditor material written communications between the external auditor and the Director of Education or a senior business official.
  7. To ask the external auditor about whether the financial statements of the board's reporting entities, if any, have been consolidated with the board's financial statements.
  8. o ask the external auditor about any other relevant issues.

The Audit Committee has fulfilled its duties and has recommended to the Board of Trustees approval of the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended August 31, 2025.

Senior administration has completed the Ministry of Education financial statement grant package and will meet the submission deadline of November 15, 2025. The Board is in compliance with Ministry reporting and accountability requirements.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: : Audited Financial Statements - August 31/ 2025, for information.

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended August 31, 2025


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 10

Date:
November 11, 2025
Prepared by:
Amy Park, Associate Director - Corporate Services & Treasurer
Rachel Chortos, Manager - Facility Services
Subject:
2025-25 Capital Project Update

Background

The purpose of this report is to update the Board of Trustees on the approved capital projects.

On March 25, 2025, the Board of Trustees approved a total spend of $2,590,000 for the 2024-25 school year capital projects.

On May 13, 2025, the Board of Trustees approved a revised project budget of $972,807 for the renovation of the gymnasium at St. Patrick's High School in Sarnia.

On June 17, 2025, the Board of Trustees were informed that the St. Anne Blenheim and St. Elizabeth projects, as well as the planned walking path at Sacred Heart in Sarnia were cancelled after further review of the capital budgets and in consideration of the rising costs of projects versus the approved budget.

Appendix A - Table 1: 2024-25 Capital Projects by Project Type presents an update on the status and budget of the projects approved March 25 and May 13.

In addition to the approved projects, approximately 20 capital projects with budgets falling beneath the Sec. B Policy - Purchasing approval requirements were completed in 2024-25, with forecasted budgets totalling $767,500. Appendix A - Table 2: 2024-25 Additional Capital Projects by Project Type presents the additional capital projects for information.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: 2024-25 Capital Project Update, for information.

Appendices

Appendix A: 2024-25 Capital Projects by Project Type


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Date:
October 28, 2025
Prepared by:
Amy Park, Associate Director - Corporate Services & Treasurer
Subject:
2025-2026 Opening Enrolments

Background

This report provides an overview of 2025-2026 opening enrolments. Compliance with average class size requirements will be reported to the Board's Audit Committee.

2025-2026 Elementary Enrolment

Opening enrolment by grade for each elementary school at September 15, 2025 is provided in Appendix A. This report compares each school’s total enrolment to the previous year's October 31st total enrolment. Elementary enrolment increased by 73 pupils. With a projected growth during budget planning of 6,618 pupils, elementary enrolment missed projected growth by 67 pupils, however enrolment has grown by 31 pupils since September 15. Growth in enrolment occurred in all divisions except intermediate, with the largest growth in Grades 4-6.

School Year FDK Grade 1-3 Grade 4-6 Grade 7-8 Overall
2025-2026 1314 1900 1981 1365 6551
2024-2025 1291 1889 1937 1361 6478
Difference +23 +11 +44 -5 +73
2025-2026 Secondary Enrolment

Appendix B reflects the opening enrolment by grade for each secondary school at September 12, 2025. This report compares each school’s total enrolment to the previous year’s October 31st total enrolment. Secondary enrolment increased 193 pupils. Secondary enrolment typically declines throughout the year and will likely decrease by a few students before October 31, 2025.

School Year 9 10 11 12 Overall
2025-2026 766 776 721 745 3008
2024-2025 766 720 599 730 2815
Difference 0 +56 +122 +15 +193

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: 2025-2026 Opening Enrolments, for information.

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the 2025-2026 Opening Enrolments

Appendices

2025-2026 ENROLMENT BY GRADE ELEMENTARY

2025-2026 ENROLMENT BY GRADE SECONDARY


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 8
Date:
October 28, 2025
Prepared by:
Chris Kehoe, Superintendent of Education
Subject:
Secondary Summer Learning Summary

Background

Each summer, St. Clair Catholic District School Board offers a variety of online eLearning courses for our secondary students. During July 2025, 11 summer eLearning courses were offered by SCCDSB staff. There was a total of 393 students enrolled in these courses.

In addition, 3 Travel for Credit courses were offered. There was 1 English and 1 French Civics and Careers, with a total of 43 students who participated. These students were all SCCDSB students from St. Patrick’s and UCC. During the last week of July 2025, they travelled to Ottawa, Montréal and New York. The third course was a Grade 12 English course, with 27 students, who travelled to England during the last week of July 2025. There were 6 SCCDSB students, and 21 Out of Board students. Summer Co-op was offered both North and South, with 64 students participating. Summer Co-op is a 2-credit course for students.

Michael Giroux and Ryan Hare each acted as Secondary Summer Learning Principals over the four weeks and Courtney Mellow was the TELT. We wish to thank our OECTA partners for their commitment to our ongoing summer learning opportunities.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Secondary Summer Learning Summary, for information.


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Date:
October 28, 2025
Prepared by:
Amy Park, Associate Director - Corporate Services & Treasurer
Subject:
2024-2025 Annual Audit Committee Reports to the Board of Trustees

Background

Ontario Regulation 361/10, Section 15, of the Education Act requires an audit committee of a board to submit two reports to the Board of Trustees each fiscal year.

Detailed Annual Report

Every year, no later than November 30th, the audit committee will present a Detailed Annual Report to the Board of Trustees, covering the prior fiscal year. The report will include:

  • The annual or multi-year internal audit plan, including planned internal audits on enrolment;
  • A description of any changes made to the internal audit plan(s);
  • A list of the work performed by internal audit during the period, together with a list of the work the auditor expected to perform during the period;
  • A summary of risks identified, and findings made by internal audit;
  • A summary of the work performed by the committee for the year;
  • The audit committee's assessment of the board's progress on addressing any internal or external audit findings and recommendations;
  • A summary of the matters addressed by the committee at its meetings;
  • The attendance record of audit committee members; and
  • Other matters that the audit committee considers relevant (e.g. fraud, special mandates and assignments, specialist involvement, etc.).

Ministry Report

Every year, no later than November 30th, the audit committee will present a Ministry Report to the Board of Trustees which will be submitted to the Ministry of Education no later than January 15th. The intent of the reporting is twofold:

  • A list of the work performed by the internal auditors in the fiscal year provides a report to the Ministry on the use of the internal audit funding allocation;
  • A list of planned enrolment audits for upcoming fiscal years allows better coordination of enrolment audits performed by the Ministry and the regional internal audit teams.

The Annual Audit Committee Reports for the year ended August 31, 2025 are attached.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: 2024-2025 Annual Audit Committee Reports to the Board of Trustees, for information.


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 7
Date:
September 23, 2025
Prepared by:
Amy Park, Associate Director - Corporate Services & Treasurer
Marcie Myers, Manager - Financial Services
Subject:
Community Planning and Partnership Meeting & Long-Term Capital Plan Update 2025-2026

Background

In March 2015, the Ministry of Education introduced Community Planning and Partnership requirements for all school boards. As a result, each year St. Clair Catholic includes on the agenda of one of its Regular Board Meetings a Community Planning and Partnership Meeting.

As part of this new provincial mandate, school boards are required to invite to the meeting our community partner organizations, which includes municipal governments, child welfare agencies, public health, colleges, universities and coterminous school boards. Invitations to 34 organizations, as set out in Sec. B Policy and Procedures - Student Accommodation and Boundary Review, were sent from the Director's office on September 9, 2025. We welcome representatives from those organizations who have chosen to attend.

All usual aspects and Procedural By-Laws for our Regular Board Meetings will remain in place for this meeting. Our invited guests will have an opportunity to learn the details of the Board’s Long-Term Capital Plan (LTCP) as it is presented to Trustees. At any point following this meeting community partner organizations are welcome to send questions, concerns and comments to my attention.

In addition, our community partners were invited to submit to the Board any information which they believe may be relevant to the LTCP (i.e., local population projections, growth trends, community needs, etc.). The deadline for submissions was September 16, 2025.

The Long-Term Capital Plan (LTCP) 2024-2028 provides:

  • Background information with respect to SCCDSB's long-term capital needs and accommodation strategy;
  • A framework for decision making regarding SCCDSB facilities.

The LTCP 2024-2028 continues to provide direction related to accommodations and capital expenditures. In September of 2029, a full update of the LTCP is scheduled.

This report provides an update to specific data and information included in the LTCP 2024-2028:

  • Enrolment Trends
  • Facility Conditions
  • Accommodation Strategy and Schedule

Enrolment Trends

Appendix 1 provides updated elementary and secondary enrolment projections up to the year 2034.

Appendix 2 provides updated elementary and secondary school capacity utilization.

Facility Conditions

Appendix 3 provides updated school facility data by school in alphabetical order. Appendix 4 provides the same information by FCI. The Capital Branch of the Ministry has confirmed that the assessed FCI is the figure used by the Ministry when determining funding approvals, therefore, administration has determined that capital planning, which is dependent on funding approvals, will align to the use of this same FCI.

Appendix 5 provides updated classroom inventory, including both surplus classrooms as well as closed classrooms.

Appendix 6 provides school gross floor area and total play area per pupil.

Accommodation Strategy and Schedule

Appendix 7 provides a summary of the actions taken in 2024-2025 along with the updated 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 accommodation strategy. The schedule outlines the following:

  • Accommodation reviews
  • Boundary reviews
  • Grade reorganizations
  • Business case development for Ministry funding applications
  • New school construction/additions
  • Portable allocations
  • Land purchases
  • Disposal of properties

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Community Planning and Partnership Meeting & Long-Term Capital Plan Update 2025-2026, for information.

Appendices

Appendix 1: Enrolment Projections

Appendix 2: School Capacity Utilization

Appendix 3: School Facility Data

Appendix 4: Facility Condition Index (FCI)

Appendix 5: Classroom Inventory

Appendix 6: Gross Floor Area and Play Area per Pupil

Appendix 7: Accommodation Strategy and Schedule


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Date:
September 23, 2025
Prepared by:
Marcie Myers, Manager – Financial Services
Subject:
Ursuline College, Chatham Facility Condition Review

Background

St. Clair Catholic District School Board began capital planning for Ursuline College, Chatham (UCC) in September 2019 and has submitted for a newly constructed UCC replacement school in the past four rounds of Capital Priorities Applications. A summary of the history of the Board’s Capital Priorities applications for UCC can be found in Appendix A. The business cases outlined the facility’s accessibility and building condition challenges.

Capital Priorities funding is the primary source of funding available for school boards to construct new schools, additions or major renovations. School boards receive annual School Renewal and School Condition Improvement funding to address ongoing renewal needs within existing school buildings. In 2025-26, school boards also received capital funding to address building accessibility needs.

The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario performed a review of school buildings in Ontario. The report “Ontario School Boards: School Building Condition, Student Capacity and Capital Budgeting” was released in December 2024 stating that the estimated cost to address Ontario’s building infrastructure backlog and maintain schools is $21.7 billion over the next 10 years. This, combined with $9.8 billion required to address accommodation pressures, is $12.7 billion shy of the $18.7 billion available for school buildings over the next 10 years. Provincially, there is a capital funding shortfall to address facility renewal and accessibility needs, which SCCDSB is experiencing as well.

UCC was last assessed in 2020 with $11 million in renewal needs. This does not include accessibility needs which are estimated at $5 million. The Board’s annual capital funding is not sufficient to address the capital needs at UCC while still maintaining the remaining schools in the district. Based on the feedback received from the Ministry of Education and the Board's experience over the past four rounds of Capital Priorities applications, SCCDSB will not be submitting a business case and capital funding application in the 2025-26 Capital Priorities Program.

Over the upcoming school year, the Board will be undergoing a review of UCC, not only of the renewal needs and facility condition, but focusing the significant accessibility challenges that exist within the current building and developing a plan to address these accessibility challenges. Input will be gathered from students and staff at UCC, as well as other internal and external partners that may be affected by the Board’s decision regarding the future of UCC’s building as one that will provide optimal learning environments for all students. After consulting with participants, the results of this review as well as the recommendations for the future of UCC will be presented to the Board of Trustees.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Ursuline College, Chatham Facility Condition Review, for information.

Appendices

Appendix A: History of UCC Capital Business Case Submissions

Submission Date Submission Summary Submission Results
September 2019 Began discussions with Ministry staff in 2016. Funding requested for a New UCC Replacement School Business case was rejected. Feedback from Ministry of Education to explore options to remain in the existing facility.
May 2021 Two options presented: Newly constructed school Retrofit of existing UCC facility Funding requested for a New UCC Replacement School Business case was rejected. Feedback from Ministry of Education to revise option to remain in the existing facility and submit as a second application for UCC.
February 2022 Two options presented: Newly constructed school Retrofit of existing UCC facility Two funding applications submitted with priorities assigned as follows: Newly constructed school Retrofit of existing UCC facility Both business cases were rejected. Based on submission results and feedback from the Ministry, UCC’s business case will never meet the Ministry’s minimum Return on Investment (ROI) of 2.5% or higher (not possible for a one-for-one replacement). The Capital Priorities program is not designed for non-consolidation projects or projects that are based on facility condition, accessibility and programming.
October 2023 One option presented and funding application submitted for a newly constructed school. Business case was rejected. Feeback from the Ministry was consistent with previous rounds. 2023-24 Capital Priorities prioritized business cases addressing accommodation pressures.
September 2024 One option presented and funding application submitted for a newly constructed school. Business case was rejected. Feeback from the Ministry was consistent with previous rounds. 2024-25 Capital Priorities prioritized business cases addressing accommodation pressures.


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Date:
September 23, 2025
Prepared by:
Lisa Demers, Director of Education
Subject:
Pastoral Plan 2025-26: Anchored in Hope

Background

Each year, the St. Clair Catholic District School Board renews its commitment to the faith formation of students and staff through a system-wide Pastoral Plan. Rooted in Catholic tradition, the plan affirms our mission to nurture Christ-centered learning communities of faith, anchored in hope and love.

Developed collaboratively with the Catholic Faith Advisory Committee, the System Chaplaincy Lead, and the Catholic Elementary Curriculum Consultant, the 2025–2026 Pastoral Plan is grounded in the scriptural theme:

"We have this hope, a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul." (Hebrews 6:19)

This year’s theme, Anchored in Hope, calls us to place our trust in Jesus Christ and to live out our Catholic faith with confidence, resilience, and compassion. It is an invitation to recognize hope as a sacred anchor in our lives—offering stability in uncertain times and purpose in our journey together as a Catholic community.

Emphasizing the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

The 2025–2026 Pastoral Plan is deeply aligned with the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations (OCSGEs), which articulate the vision of the learner we strive to form—rooted in faith and prepared to shape a better world.

Each month of the school year will focus on one of the OCSGEs, allowing students and staff to explore and embody these expectations in meaningful, faith-filled ways. Paired with scripture and guided by Gospel values, these monthly themes will shape school-wide activities, prayer, curriculum connections, and community outreach.

Strengthening Our Catholic Learning Community

The 2025–2026 Pastoral Plan continues to support key areas of Catholic education:

  • Ongoing use of Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ for K–8 religious instruction
  • A visible and active Catholic identity across all aspects of school life
  • Purposeful integration of the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations
  • Strengthened partnerships with families and parishes through open communication

Together, these elements foster a culture of faith, inclusion, and service in our schools.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Pastoral Plan 2025-26: Anchored in Hope, for information.

Appendices

2025-26 Pastoral Plan


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 9
Date:
August 26, 2025
Prepared by:
Lisa Demers, Director of Education
Subject:
Trustee Attendance for 2024-2025

Background

At the March 29, 2005 Regular Board Meeting trustees approved a motion that requires a public report be provided in September for each year to report on trustee attendance at all Regular Board Meetings, Trustee Workshops and assigned committee meetings.

Committee appointments for 2024 are:
Audit Committee
John Van Heck
Linda Ward
Catholic Faith Advisory Committee (CFAC)
Jann Tooshkenig
Discipline Committee
David Argenti
Jann Tooshkenig
Jennifer McCann
Mat Roop
Brenda Rumble
John Van Heck
Linda Ward
Indigenous Education Committee
Jann Tooshkenig
Joint Health and Safety Committee
Mat Roop
King’s University College Partnership
Linda Ward
Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
David Argenti
Policy Vetting Committee
Brenda Rumble
Mat Roop
Jennifer McCann
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
Brenda Rumble
Jennifer McCann
St. Clair District Catholic Education Foundation
David Argenti
John Van Heck
Linda Ward
Supervised Alternative Learning Committee (SAL)
Jennifer McCann
Committee appointments for 2025 are:
Audit Committee
John Van Heck
Linda Ward
Catholic Faith Advisory Committee (CFAC)
Jann Tooshkenig
Discipline Committee
David Argenti
Jann Tooshkenig
Jennifer McCann
Mat Roop
Brenda Rumble
John Van Heck
Linda Ward
Indigenous Education Committee
Jann Tooshkenig
Joint Health and Safety Committee
Mat Roop
Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)
David Argenti
Policy Vetting Committee
Brenda Rumble
David Argenti
Jennifer McCann
Linda Ward
Mat Roop
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
Brenda Rumble
Jennifer McCann
St. Clair District Catholic Education Foundation
David Argenti
John Van Heck
Linda Ward
Supervised Alternative Learning Committee (SAL)
Jennifer McCann

The attached chart summarizes trustee attendance for the 2024-2025 school year for Regular Board Meetings, Committee of the Whole Private Session Meetings, Initial Board Meeting, Trustee Workshops and all assigned standing committee meetings.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Trustee Attendance for 2024-2025, for information.

Appendices

Appendix A: Trustee Attendance Data


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 8
Date:
August 26, 2025
Prepared by:
Jamie Majeski, Assistant Superintendent – Board Math Lead
Subject:
Math Achievement Action Plan Update

Background

The Math Achievement Action Plan (MAAP) that was reported to the Board of Trustees on June 17, 2025 did not include report card achievement or attendance data for priority schools as the data was not available until the end of the school year.  This report will give an update to final data that was submitted to the Ministry of Education.

Board Math Plan Data Update

There are 3 provincial Key Performance Indicators that are being updated in this report:

Indicator #1 - Number of students who progressed in their level of achievement on math report cards.

Indicator #2 - Monitoring the levels of achievement of students supported through curriculum modifications on math report cards.

Indicator #3 - Number of students whose individual attendance rate in math class is equal to or greater than 90 percent.

This data is summarized in the updated Appendix B from the MAAP presented in June.  Updated data is highlighted in yellow:

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Math Achievement Action Plan Update, for information.

Appendices

Appendix B: Updated MAAP Achievement


REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 10
Date:
August 26, 2025
Prepared by:
Amy Park, Associate Director – Corporate Services & Treasurer
Subject:
Borrowing Resolution to Meet Current Expenditures for 2025-2026

Background

In accordance with Subsection 243(1) of the Education Act (R.S.O. 1990) (the “Act”), the Board considers it necessary to borrow the amount of up to Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) to meet, until current revenue is received, the current expenditures of the Board for the period commencing on September 1, 2025 and ending on August 31, 2026 (the “Period”).

Pursuant to Subsection 243(3) of the Act, the total amount borrowed pursuant to this Resolution together with the total of any similar borrowings and any accrued interest on those borrowings is not to exceed the unreceived balance of the estimated revenues of the Board for the Period.

The amount borrowed for current expenditures is within the Board's Debt and Financial Obligation Limit as established by the Ministry of Education from time to time.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Borrowing Resolution to Meet Current Expenditures for 2025-2026, for information.

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board resolves that:

  1. The Chair or Vice Chair and the Treasurer are authorized on behalf of the Board to borrow from time to time by way of promissory note, or overdraft, or bankers' acceptance from Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (“CIBC”) authorized for borrowing purposes in accordance with Section 243 of the Act a sum or sums not exceeding in the aggregate amount $10,000,000 to meet, until current revenue is collected, the current expenditures of the Board for the Period (including the amounts required for the purposes mentioned in Subsection 243(1) and 243(2) of the Act), and to give to CIBC promissory notes or bankers' acceptances, as the case may be, sealed with the corporate seal of the Board and signed by any two of the Chair or Vice Chair and the Treasurer for the sums borrowed plus interest at a rate to be agreed upon from time to time with CIBC;
  2. The interest charged on all sums borrowed pursuant to this Resolution plus any related charges, is not to exceed the interest that would be payable at the prime lending rate of the chartered banks listed in Schedule 1 of the Bank Act (Canada) plus 100 basis points on the date of borrowing;
  3. The Treasurer is authorized and directed to apply in payment of all sums borrowed plus interest, all of the moneys collected or received in respect of the current revenues of the Board;
  4. The Treasurer is authorized and directed to deliver to CIBC from time to time upon request a statement showing (a) the total amount of unpaid previous borrowings of the Board for current expenditures together with debt charges, if any, and (b) the uncollected balance of the estimated revenues for the current year or, where the estimates have not been adopted, the estimated revenues of the previous year less any current revenue already collected.

REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Lisa Demers, Director of Education

Enclosure 11
Date:
August 26, 2025
Prepared by:
Amy Park, Associate Director – Corporate Services & Treasurer
Subject:
Borrowing Resolution for Interim Financing of Construction Projects

Background

Where necessary the Board is responsible for obtaining interim financing for capital project expenditures. Capital funding is provided by transfer payments subsequent to actual expenditures being reported to and approved by the Ministry of Education.

The Board has approached the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) requesting capital loans that would be drawn upon as required to meet cash flow needs. The total cost below is within the Board’s Debt and Financial Obligation Limit as established by the Ministry of Education.

School Condition Improvement
Various capital projects - $6,406,922

The Ministry of Education has not adjusted funding for external borrowing and the Board’s borrowing rate continues to be above the Ministry of Education’s funded external borrowing rate, according to the most recent budget package.

Recommendations

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Borrowing Resolution for Interim Financing of Construction Projects, for information.

That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board resolves that:

  1. The Director of Education & Secretary and the Associate Director & Treasurer of the Board are authorized on behalf of the Board to borrow up to $6,406,922 for the temporary funding of School Condition Improvements, from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, variable rate interest payable monthly, and principal repayable in total upon receipt of permanent financing.
  2. The Director of Education & Secretary and the Associate Director & Treasurer are authorized for and on behalf of the Board to execute and deliver all such other documents and to do such other acts and things as may be necessary to facilitate this borrowing.