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
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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.
- Land Acknowledgement
- Opening Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko
- Recording of Attendance
- Confirmation of Agenda
Motion: That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, March 31, 2026 be approved as presented.
- Declaration of Conflict of Interest
- 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.
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Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations
Christ the King Catholic School – J. Morrow
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Reports
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- Ward 1 – South West Kent, Ward 2 – South East Kent;
- Ward 4 – North West Kent, Ward 5 – Wallaceburg Town;
- 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.
- Municipality of Chatham Kent is the lead for the following three geographical areas:
- 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.
- Report: Student Trustee Election – C. Kehoe (encl.)
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Unfinished Business/Business Arising out of the Minutes
- Items from Committee of the Whole – D. Argenti
- Discussion Items
- Action Items
- Committee Reports
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Catholic Faith Advisory Committee – Jann Tooshkenig (encl)
- Items from Committee of the Whole – D. Argenti
- New Business
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Information Items
- From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
- From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
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Future Business
- Audit Committee Meeting – April 22, 2026
- Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – June 10, 2026
- Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – April 10, 2026
- Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – April 1, 2026
- Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – March 31, 2026
- Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – April 13, 2026
- Next Board Meeting
- Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Adjournment
- Adjournment
Motion:That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Tuesday, March 31, 2026 adjourn at _____ p.m.
- Closing Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko
- Adjournment
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA
March 11, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre
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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.
- Land Acknowledgement
- Opening Prayer – J. Van Heck
- Recording of Attendance
- Confirmation of Agenda
Motion: That the Agenda for the Special Board Meeting of Wednesday, March 11, 2026 be approved as presented.
- Declaration of Conflict of Interest
- Confirmation of Minutes - Nil
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Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations
Nil
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Reports
- 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.
- Report: Catholic Education Centre Technology Infrastructure Upgrade Project – A. Park (encl.)
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Unfinished Business/Business Arising out of the Minutes
- Items from Committee of the Whole – D. Argenti
- Discussion Items
- Action Items
- Committee Reports - Nil
- Items from Committee of the Whole – D. Argenti
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New Business
Nil
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Information Items
Nil
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Future Business
- Audit Committee Meeting – August 22, 2026
- Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – June 10, 2026
- Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – April 10, 2026
- Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – April 1, 2026
- Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – March 31, 2026
- Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – April 13, 2026
- Next Board Meeting
- Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Adjournment
- Adjournment
Motion:That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Wednesday, March 11, 2026 adjourn at _____ p.m.
- Closing Prayer – J. Van Heck
- Adjournment
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA
February 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre
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Call to Order
J. Van Heck
- Land Acknowledgement
- Opening Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko
- Recording of Attendance
- Confirmation of Agenda
Motion: That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, February 24, 2026, be approved as presented.
- Declaration of Conflict of Interest
- Confirmation of Minutes
Motion: That the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, January 27, 2026, be approved as presented.
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Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations
Holy Rosary Catholic School – C. Kehoe
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Reports
- 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.
- Report: Literacy Update – J. Majeski (encl.)
Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Literacy Update, for information.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Report: Mental Health & Wellbeing Updates – J. Morrow (encl.)
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Unfinished Business/Business Arising out of the Minutes
- Items from Committee of the Whole – D. Argenti
- Discussion Items
- Action Items
- Committee Reports
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Audit Committee – J. Van Heck (encl.)
- Items from Committee of the Whole – D. Argenti
- New Business
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Information Items
- From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
- From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
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Future Business
- Audit Committee Meeting – April 22, 2026
- Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – February 25, 2026
- Foundation Meeting – February 24, 2026
- Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – April 10, 2026
- Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – March 25, 2026
- Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – March 31, 2026
- Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – March 23, 2026
- Next Board Meeting
- Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Adjournment
- Adjournment
Motion:That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Tuesday, February 24, 2026 adjourn at _____ p.m.
- Closing Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko
- Adjournment
REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA
January 27, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre
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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.
- Land Acknowledgement
- Opening Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko
- Recording of Attendance
Trustees Jann Tooshkenig and Brenda Rumble are attending virtually.
Student Trustee Katie Murphy sent her regrets. - Confirmation of Agenda
Motion: That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, January 27, 2026 be approved as presented.
- Declaration of Conflict of Interest
- 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.
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Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations
Good Shepherd Catholic School – J. Morrow
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Reports
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Report: 2024-2025 EQAO Results – J. Majeski (encl.)
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Unfinished Business/Business Arising out of the Minutes
- Items from Committee of the Whole – D. Argenti
- Discussion Items
- Action Items
- Committee Reports
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Audit Committee – J. Van Heck (encl.)
- Items from Committee of the Whole – D. Argenti
- New Business
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Information Items
- From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
- From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
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Future Business
- Audit Committee Meeting – February 11, 2026
- Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – February 25, 2026
- Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – February 13, 2026
- Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – March 25, 2026
- Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – February 24, 2026
- Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – February 09, 2026
- Next Board Meeting
- Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- 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..
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Adjournment
- Adjournment
Motion:That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Tuesday, January 27, 2026 adjourn at _____ p.m.
- Closing Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko
- Adjournment
INITIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA
December 2, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre
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Call to Order
– L. Demers
- Land Acknowledgement
- Recording of Attendance
- Comments by the Director of Education - L. Demers
- Appointment of Scrutineers (Procedural By-Laws, Section 6.3) - L. Demers
- Election of Chair of the Board for 2026 (Procedural By-Laws, Section 6.3) - L. Demers
- Presentation of Gavel to Newly Elected Chair of the Board
- Remarks of the Newly Elected Chair of the Board
- Election of Vice Chair of the Board for 2026 (Procedural By-Laws, Section 6.5) - L. Demers
- Remarks of the Newly Elected Vice Chair of the Board
- Ballot Resolution (if required) - Chair
Motion:
Process for Appointment to Legislated and Standing Committees (Effective, January 2026) - L. Demers- Audit Committee
- Catholic Faith Advisory Committee
- Indigenous Education Advisory Committee
- Joint Health and Safety Committee
- Parent Involvement Committee
- Policy Vetting Committee
- Special Education Advisory Committee
- St. Clair District Catholic Education Foundation
- Student Discipline Committee
- Supervised Alternative Learning for Excused Pupils Committee
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Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations
Nil
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Reports
- 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..
- Report: Director's Annual Report 2024-2025 - L. Demers (encl.)
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Future Business
- Audit Committee Meeting - February 11, 2026
- Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting - February 25, 2026
- Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting - TBD
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting - December 12, 2025
- Parent Involvement Committee Meeting - March 25, 2026
- Policy Vetting Committee Meeting - TBD
- Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting - January 19, 2026
- Next Board Meeting
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Adjournment
- Adjournment
Motion:That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Tuesday, December 2, 2025 adjourn at _____ p.m.
- Closing Prayer
- Adjournment
SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA
November 25, 2025 at 4:15 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
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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.
- Land Acknowledgement
- Opening Prayer - J. Van Heck
- Recording of Attendance
- Confirmation of Agenda
Motion: That the Agenda for the Special Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 25, 2025 be approved as presented.
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Declaration of Conflict of Interest
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Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations
Nil.
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Reports
- 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.
- 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.
- Report: Audited Financial Statements - August 31, 2025 - A. Park (encl.)
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Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes
- Items from Committee of the Whole: Nil.
- Committee Reports: Nil.
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New Business
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Information Items
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Future Business
- Next Board Meeting
- Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Inaugural Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- Next Board Meeting
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Adjournment
- Adjournment
Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Tuesday, November 25, 2025 adjourn at _____ p.m.
- Closing Prayer - J. Van Heck
- Adjournment
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
November 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre
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Call to Order
- J. Van HeckMotion: 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.
- Land Acknowledgement
- Opening Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko
- Recording of Attendance
- Confirmation of Agenda
Motion: That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 11, 2025 be approved as presented.
- Declaration of Conflict of Interest
- Confirmation of Minutes
Motion: That the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, October 28, 2025 be approved as presented.
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Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations
St. Angela Merici Catholic School - J. Morrow
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Reports
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Report: Trustee Attendance and Electronic Meetings - L. Demers (encl.)
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Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes
- Items from Committee of the Whole - D. Argenti
- Discussion Items
- Action Items
- Committee Reports
- 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
- Policy Vetting Committee - B. Rumble (encl.)
- Items from Committee of the Whole - D. Argenti
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New Business
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Information Items
- From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
- From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
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Future Business
- Audit Committee Meeting - February 11, 2026
- Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting - November 26, 2025
- Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting - November 18, 2025
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting - December 12, 2025
- Parent Involvement Committee Meeting - November 12, 2025
- Policy Vetting Committee Meeting - TBD
- Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting - November 17, 2025
- Next Board Meeting
- Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Initial Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
- 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.
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Adjournment
- Adjournment
Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board adjourn the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at _____ p.m.
- Closing Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko
- Adjournment
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
October 28, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre
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Call to Order
- J. Van Heck- Land Acknowledgement
- Opening Prayer Father Chris Pietraszko
- Recording of Attendance
- Confirmation of Agenda
Motion: That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, October 28, 2025 be approved as presented.
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Declaration of Conflict of Interest
- Confirmation of Minutes
Motion: That the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, September 23, 2025 be approved as presented.
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Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations
- Project SEARCH J. Morrow
- St. Clair Action News Video
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Reports
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Report: Elementary Summer Learning July 2025 J. Majeski (encl.)
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Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes
- Items from Committee of the Whole: Nil.
- Committee Reports
- 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.
- 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.
- Parent Involvement Committee D. Argenti (encl.)
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New Business
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Information Items
- From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
- From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
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Future Business
- Audit Committee Meeting November 11, 2025
- Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting November 26, 2025
- Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting TBD
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting December 12, 2025
- Parent Involvement Committee Meeting November 12, 2025
- Policy Vetting Committee Meeting TBD
- Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting November 17, 2025
- Next Board Meeting
- Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Adjournment
Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Tuesday, October 28, 2025 adjourn at _____ p.m.
- Closing Prayer Father Chris Pietraszko
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
September 23, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Sarnia
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Call to Order
D. Argenti
- Land Acknowledgement
- Opening Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko
- Recording of Attendance
- Confirmation of Agenda
Motion: That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, September 23, 2025 be approved as presented.
- Declaration of Conflict of Interest
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Confirmation of Minutes
Motion: That the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, August 26, 2025 be approved as presented.
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Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations
- Nil. -
Reports
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Report: Community Planning and Partnership Meeting & Long-Term Capital Plan Update 2025-2026 - A. Park (encl.)
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Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes
- Items from Committee of the Whole: Nil.
- Committee Reports
- 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.
- 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.
- Audit Committee - L. Ward (encl.)
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New Business
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Information Items
- From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
- From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
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Future Business
- Audit Committee Meeting - November 11, 2025
- Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting - October 1, 2025
- Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting - TBD
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting - October 24, 2025
- Parent Involvement Committee Meeting - October 15, 2025
- Policy Vetting Committee Meeting - TBD
- Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting - October 20, 2025
- Next Board Meeting
- Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Adjournment
- Adjournment
Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Tuesday, September 23, 2025 adjourn at _____ p.m.
- Closing Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko
- Adjournment
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
August 26, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre
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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.
- Land Acknowledgement
- Opening Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko
- Recording of Attendance
- Confirmation of Agenda
Motion: That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, August 26,2025 be approved as presented.
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Declaration of Conflict of Interest
- 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.
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Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations
Action News Update Video
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Reports
- Verbal Report: Introduction and Welcome to Student Trustees - C. Kehoe (encl.)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- 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;
- 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;
- 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;
- 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: 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:
- 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.
- 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.
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Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes
- Items from Committee of the Whole - D. Argenti
- Discussion Items
- Action Items
- Committee Reports
- 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
- 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
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting - M. Roop (encl.)
- Items from Committee of the Whole - D. Argenti
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New Business
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Information Items
- Nil -
Future Business
- Audit Committee Meeting - TBD
- Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting - TBD
- Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting - TBD
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting - TBD
- Parent Involvement Committee Meeting - TBD
- Policy Vetting Committee Meeting - TBD
- Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting - TBD
- Next Board Meeting
- Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Adjournment
- Adjournment
Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Tuesday, August 26, 2025 adjourn at _____ p.m.
- Closing Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko
- Adjournment
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
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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.
- Land Acknowledgement – L. Demers
- Opening Prayer – J. Van Heck
- Recording of Attendance – Trustees Linda Ward attended remote.
- 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. -
Declaration of Conflict of Interest – Nil.
- Confirmation of Minutes – Nil.
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Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations
Nil
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Reports
- Report: Catholic Education Centre Technology Infrastructure Upgrade Project – A. Park (encl.)
Motion O-029-2026: (Mat Roop and Brenda Rumble)
Report: Catholic Education Centre Technology Infrastructure Upgrade Project – Approval of Project Cost
That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Catholic Education Centre Technology Infrastructure Upgrade Project , for information.
Carried..
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.
- Report: Catholic Education Centre Technology Infrastructure Upgrade Project – A. Park (encl.)
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Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes
- Items from Committee of the Whole:
- Discussion Items: Personnel and legal matters were discussed at the March 11, 2026, Committee of the Whole In-Camera Meeting.
- 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.
- Committee Reports - Nil
- Items from Committee of the Whole:
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New Business
Nil -
Information Items
Nil -
Future Business
- Audit Committee Meeting – April 22, 2026
- Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – February 25, 2026
- Foundation Meeting – February 24, 2026
- Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – February 13, 2026
- Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – March 25, 2026
- Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – March 31, 2026
- Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – February 09, 2026
- Next Board Meeting
- Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Adjournment
Motion O-032-2026: (Brenda Rumble and David Argenti)
Meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
Carried.- Closing Prayer – J. Van Heck
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
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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.
- Land Acknowledgement
- Opening Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko
- Recording of Attendance – Trustees Brenda Rumble and Jann Tooshkenig attended virtually. Student Trustee Katie Murphy sent her regrets.
- 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. -
Declaration of Conflict of Interest – Nil.
- 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.
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Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations
Good Shepherd Catholic School – J. Morrow
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Reports
- 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.. - 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.. - 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..
- Report: 2024-2025 EQAO Results – J. Majeski (encl.)
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Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes
- Items from Committee of the Whole: Nil
- Committee Reports
- 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.. - 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.. - 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.. - 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..
- Audit Committee – J. Van Heck (encl.)
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New Business
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Information Items
- From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
- From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
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Future Business
- Audit Committee Meeting – February 11, 2026
- Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – February 25, 2026
- Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – February 13, 2026
- Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – March 25, 2026
- Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – February 24, 2026
- Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – February 09, 2026
- Next Board Meeting
- Tuesday, February 24, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Adjournment
Motion O-013-2026: (David Argenti and Mat Roop)
Meeting adjourned at 7:31 p.m.
Carried.- Closing Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko
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
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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.
- Land Acknowledgement
- Recording of Attendance
- Comments by the Director of Education – L. Demers
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remarks of the Newly Elected Chair of the Board – J. Van Heck
John Van Heck, Chair of the Board expressed his appreciation.
- 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.
- Remarks of the Newly Elected Vice Chair of the Board – D. Argenti
David Argenti, Vice Chair of the Board expressed his appreciation.
- Process for Appointment to Legislated and Standing Committees (Effective, January 2026) – L. Demers
- Audit Committee
- Catholic Faith Advisory Committee
- Indigenous Education Advisory Committee
- Joint Health and Safety Committee
- Parent Involvement Committee
- Policy Vetting Committee
- Special Education Advisory Committee
- St. Clair District Catholic Education Foundation
- Student Discipline Committee
- Supervised Alternative Learning for Excused Pupils Committee
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Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations
Nil
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Reports
- 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..
- Report: Director’s Annual Report – 2024-2025 – L. Demers (encl.)
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Future Business
- Audit Committee Meeting – February 11, 2026
- Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – February 25, 2026
- Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – December 12, 2025
- Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – March 25, 2026
- Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – TBD
- Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – January 19, 2026
- Next Board Meeting
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Adjournment
Motion O-170-2025: (Mat Roop and Brenda Rumble)
Meeting adjourned at 6:22 p.m.
Carried.- Closing Prayer
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
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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.
- Land Acknowledgement
- Opening Prayer – J. Van Heck
- Recording of Attendance – Trustee Jann Tooshkenig sent her regrets.
- 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.
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Declaration of Conflict of Interest – Nil.
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Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations
Nil
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Reports
- 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..
- 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..
- Report: Audited Financial Statements – August 31, 2025 - A. Park (encl.)
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Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes
- Items from Committee of the Whole: – Nil.
- Committee Reports – Nil.
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New Business
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Information Items
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Future Business
- Next Board Meeting
- Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Initial Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m..
- Next Board Meeting
-
Adjournment
- 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.
- Closing Prayer – J. Van Heck
- Adjournment
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
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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.
- Land Acknowledgement
- Opening Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko
- Recording of Attendance – Trustee Linda Ward attended virtually. Student Trustee Cristian Suffi sent his regrets.
- 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.
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Declaration of Conflict of Interest – Nil.
- 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.
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Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations
St. Angela Merici Catholic School – J. Morrow
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Reports
- 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.
- 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..
- Report: Audited Financial Statements – August 31, 2025 - A. Park (encl.) - deferred
- 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..
- Report: Trustee Attendance and Electronic Meetings – L. Demers (encl.)
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Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes
- Items from Committee of the Whole: – Nil.
- Committee Reports
- 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..
- Policy Vetting Committee – B. Rumble (encl.)
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New Business
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Information Items
- From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
- From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
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Future Business
- Audit Committee Meeting – February 11, 2025
- Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – November 26, 2025
- Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – December 12, 2025
- Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – November 12, 2025
- Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – TBD
- Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – November 17, 2025
- Next Board Meeting
- Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Initial Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m..
- 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.
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Adjournment
- 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.
- Closing Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko
- Adjournment
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
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Call to Order
J. Van Heck called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
- Land Acknowledgement
- Opening Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko
- Recording of Attendance – Trustee Linda Ward sent her regrets. Trustee Brenda Rumble arrived at 6:08 p.m.
- 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. -
Declaration of Conflict of Interest – Nil.
- 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.
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Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations
a) Project SEARCH – J. Morrow
b) St. Clair Action News Video -
Reports
- 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.. - 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.. - 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.. - 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..
- Report: Elementary Summer Learning July 2025 – J. Majeski (encl.)
-
Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes
- Items from Committee of the Whole: – Nil.
- Committee Reports
- 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.. - 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..
- Parent Involvement Committee – D. Argenti (encl.)
-
New Business
-
Information Items
- From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
- From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
-
Future Business
- Audit Committee Meeting – November 11, 2025
- Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – November 26, 2025
- Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – December 12, 2025
- Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – November 12, 2025
- Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – TBD
- Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – November 17, 2025
- Next Board Meeting
- Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Adjournment
- Adjournment
Motion O-149-2025: (David Argenti and Brenda Rumble)
Meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Carried. - Closing Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko
- Adjournment
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
-
Call to Order
D. Argenti called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
- Land Acknowledgement
- Opening Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko
- Recording of Attendance – Chair of Board John Van Heck sent his regrets.
- 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. -
Declaration of Conflict of Interest - Nil.
- 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.
-
Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations
None.
-
Reports
- 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. - 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. - 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.
- Report: Community Planning and Partnership Meeting & Long-Term Capital Plan Update 2025-2026 – A. Park (encl.)
-
Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes
- Items from Committee of the Whole: Nil.
- Committee Reports
- 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. - 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.
- Audit Committee – L. Ward (encl.)
-
New Business
None.
-
Information Items
- From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
- From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
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Future Business
- Audit Committee – November 11, 2025
- Catholic Faith Advisory Committee – October 1, 2025
- Indigenous Education Advisory Committee – TBD
- Joint Health & Safety Committee – October 24, 2025
- Parent Involvement Committee – October 15, 2025
- Policy Vetting Committee – TBD
- Special Education Advisory Committee – October 20, 2025
- Next Board Meeting
- Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.
- 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
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Adjournment
- Adjournment
Motion O-140-2025 (Brenda Rumble, Mat Roop)
Meeting adjourned at 7:53
Carried. - Closing Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko
- Adjournment
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
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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
- Land Acknowledgement
- Opening Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko
- Recording of Attendance – Vice Chair David Argenti sent his regrets. Trustee Brenda Rumble attended virtually.
- 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. -
Declaration of Conflict of Interest – Nil.
- 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.
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Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations
Action News Update Video
-
Reports
- Verbal Report: Introduction and Welcome to Student Trustees – C. Kehoe (encl.)
- 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.. - 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.. - 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. - 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.
- Verbal Report: Introduction and Welcome to Student Trustees – C. Kehoe (encl.)
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Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes
- Items from Committee of the Whole: J. Van Heck
- Discussion Items – J. Van Heck reported that property matters were discussed at the August 26, 2025 Committee of the Whole In-Camera meeting.
- Action Items – Nil.
- Committee Reports
- 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.. - 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..
- Joint Health & Safety Committee – M. Roop (encl.)
- Items from Committee of the Whole: J. Van Heck
-
New Business
-
Information Items
-
Future Business
- Audit Committee Meeting – September 17, 2025
- Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – October 1, 2025
- Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
- Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – October 24, 2025
- Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – October 15, 2025
- Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – February 24, 2026
- Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – September 15, 2025
- Next Board Meeting
- Tuesday, September 23, 2025, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
- 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.
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Adjournment
Motion O-132-2025: (Mat Roop and Jennifer McCann)
Meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.
Carried.- Closing Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko
Board Reports
2025 - 2026
REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Lisa Demers, Director of Education
Enclosure 11
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
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 TrusteeSchool 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
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 DeterminationThe 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.
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 ReportBy 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:
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Municipality of Chatham Kent is the lead for the following three geographical areas:
- Ward 1 – South West Kent, Ward 2 – South East Kent;
- Ward 4 – North West Kent, Ward 5 – Wallaceburg Town;
- 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
REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Lisa Demers, Director of Education
Enclosure 9
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
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
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
Background
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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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
Background
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
Background
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
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Background
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:- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- How have student digital tools been used to understand current student levels and provide responsive instructional support for students?
- How has the analysis of disproportionality indices in your board’s Student Achievement Plan informed your Math Achievement Action Plan?
- 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?
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
Background
Priorities have been set for each term to address the actions to improve student learning:
Term 1 Priorities:
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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-2Grade 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-2Grade 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.
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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.
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Tier 2 and 3 Instruction:
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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.
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Literacy Specialist Teacher Support in priority schools:
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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.
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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
Background
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
Background
- 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.
- February 25, 2026 – This session will feature a Catholic Leadership presentation from Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario (CPCO) representatives.
- April 8, 2026 – This session will feature a Leadership Symposium.
- An Interview
- A Case Study
The Vice Principal Leadership Pool Selection Committee consisted of:
- Lisa Demers, Director of Education
- Jen Morrow, Superintendent of Education
- Chris Kehoe, Superintendent of Education
- James Duff, Executive Manager – Human Resource Services
- 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
Background
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
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
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:
- 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:
- Relevant accounting and reporting practices and issues.
- Complex or unusual financial and commercial transactions of the board.
- Material judgments and accounting estimates of the board.
- Any departures from the accounting principles published from time to time by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants that are applicable to the board.
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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,
- the results of the annual external audit,
- 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,
- any significant changes the external auditor made to the audit plan in response to issues that were identified during the audit, and
- any significant disagreements between the external auditor and the Director of Education or a senior business official and how those disagreements were resolved.
- 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.
- To recommend, if the audit committee considers it appropriate to do so, that the board approve the annual audited financial statements.
- 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.
- To review with the external auditor material written communications between the external auditor and the Director of Education or a senior business official.
- 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.
- 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
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
Background
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
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:
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- How have student digital tools been used to understand current student levels and provide responsive instructional support for students?
- How has the analysis of disproportionality indices in your board's Student Achievement Plan informed your Math Achievement Action Plan?
- 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
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:
- 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:
- Relevant accounting and reporting practices and issues.
- Complex or unusual financial and commercial transactions of the board.
- Material judgments and accounting estimates of the board.
- Any departures from the accounting principles published from time to time by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants that are applicable to the board.
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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,
- the results of the annual external audit,
- 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,
- any significant changes the external auditor made to the audit plan in response to issues that were identified during the audit, and
- any significant disagreements between the external auditor and the Director of Education or a senior business official and how those disagreements were resolved.
- 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. To recommend, if the audit committee considers it appropriate to do so, that the board approve the annual audited financial statements.
- 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.
- To review with the external auditor material written communications between the external auditor and the Director of Education or a senior business official.
- 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.
- 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
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
REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Lisa Demers, Director of Education
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
REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Lisa Demers, Director of Education
Enclosure 8Background
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
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 7Background
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
REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Lisa Demers, Director of Education
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
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
REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Lisa Demers, Director of Education
Enclosure 9Background
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:
Committee appointments for 2025 are:
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
REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Lisa Demers, Director of Education
Enclosure 8Background
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
REPORT TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Lisa Demers, Director of Education
Enclosure 10Background
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:
- 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;
- 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;
- 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;
- 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 11Background
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:
- 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.
- 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.