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2025 - 2026

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING AGENDA

August 10, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Virtual via Teams

  1. Call to Order

    J. Van Heck

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

    Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board resume the Special Board Meeting of Monday, August 10, 2026.

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

      Motion: That the Agenda for the Special Board Meeting of Monday, August 10, 2026 be approved as presented.

    5. Declaration of Conflict of Interest
  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    Nil.

  3. Reports

    1. Report: Sale of Former Georges P. Vanier, 20 Cecile Ave., Chatham – A. Park (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Sale of Former Georges P. Vanier Catholic School, 20 Cecile Ave., 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 Conseil scolaire Viamonde offer for the sale of the former Georges P. Vanier Catholic School, known as 20 Cecile Ave., Chatham, ON.

  4. Unfinished Business/Business Arising out of the Minutes

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

  6. New Business - Nil.

  7. Information Items - Nil.

  8. Future Business

    1. Audit Committee Meeting – September 9, 2026
    2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – October 7, 2026
    3. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – TBD
    4. Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – October 16, 2026
    5. Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – October 21, 2027
    6. Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – TBD
    7. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – September 21, 2026
    8. Next Board Meeting
      • Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
    9. Future Board Meeting Dates:
      • Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, November 17, 2026, Inaugural Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
      • Tuesday, December 1, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, January 26, 2027, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, February 23, 2027, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, March 30, 2027, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, April 27, 2027, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, May 11, 2027, Trustee Workshop at 6:00 p.m.
      • Tuesday, May 25, 2027, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, June 8, 2027, Trustee Workship at 6:30 p.m.
      • Tuesday, June 15, 2027, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
  9. Adjournment

    1. Adjournment

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Special Board Meeting of Monday, August 10, 2026 adjourn at _____ p.m.

    2. Closing Prayer - Father Chris Pietraszko

Minutes approved: September 22, 2026

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

Board Minutes

2025 - 2026

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

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

Attendees

Trustees

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

Resource

  • Lisa Demers
  1. Call to Order

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

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

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

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

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

    5. Declaration of Conflict of Interest – Nil.

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

    Nil

  3. Reports

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

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

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

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

  4. Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes

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

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

    2. Committee Reports - Nil
  5. New Business

    Nil
  6. Information Items

    Nil
  7. Future Business

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

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

    2. Closing Prayer – J. Van Heck

Minutes approved: March 31, 2026

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

 Board Reports

2025 - 2026

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

May 26, 2026 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

  • Nadine Kroner
  1. Call to Order

    D. Argenti called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

    1. Land Acknowledgement

    2. Opening Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko

    3. Recording of Attendance
      Chair of the Board, John Van Heck send his regrets, Trustees Linda Ward and Jennifer McCann attended virtually; Student Trustee Katie Murphy sent her regrets.

    4. Confirmation of Agenda

      Motion O-070-2026: (Mat Roop and Brenda Rumble)
      That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, May 26, 2026, be approved as presented
      Carried.

    5. Declaration of Conflict of Interest - Nil

    6. Confirmation of Minutes

      Motion O-071-2026: (Linda Ward and Jennifer McCann)
      That the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, April 28, 2026, be approved as presented.
      Carried.

  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    1. Holy Family Catholic School – J. Morrow
  3. Reports

    1. Report: 2025-2026 Capital Project Approval – A. Park (encl.)

      Motion O-072-2026: (Brenda Rumble and Jann Tooshkenig)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: 2025-2026 Capital Project Approval , for information.
      Carried..

      Motion O-073-2026: (Brenda Rumble and Mat Roop)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the award of the contract for the Holy Family Accessibility and Security Upgrades Project to Wellington Builders Inc.
      Carried.

      Motion O-074-2026: (Jennifer McCann and Jann Tooshkenig)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the award of the contract for the Holy Rosary and St. Philip Accessibility Upgrades Project to Agri-Urban Building Inc.
      Carried.

      Motion O-075-2026: (Linda Ward and Mat Roop)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the award of the contract for the Sacred Heart Port Lambton Partial Roof Replacement Project to Kingsgate Restoration Inc.
      Carried.

      Motion O-076-2026: (Brenda Rumble and Jann Tooshkenig)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the award of the contract for the St. Angela Merici and St. Teresa of Calcutta Portable Installations Project to Greenlight General Contraction Inc.
      Carried.

      Motion O-077-2026: (Mat Roop and Jennifer McCann)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the award of the contract for the St. Anne Sarnia Accessibility Upgrades Project to Agri-Urban Building Inc.
      Carried.

      Motion O-078-2026: (Jann Tooshkenig and Mat Roop)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the award of the contract for the St. Elizabeth Accessibility and Security Upgrades Project to Elric Contractors of Wallaceburg Limited.
      Carried.

    2. Report: Board Meeting and Trustee Workshop Schedule for 2026-2027 – L. Demers (encl.)

      Motion O-079-2026: (Jennifer McCann and Jann Tooshkenig)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Board Meeting and Trustee Workshop Schedule for 2026-2027, for information.
      Carried.

      Motion O-080-2026: (Linda Ward and Jennifer McCann)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board adopt the Board Meeting and Trustee Workshop Schedule for 2026-2027, as presented.
      Carried.

    3. Report: 2026-2027 Temporary Accommodation for Students – A. Park (encl.)

      Motion O-081-2026: (Mat Roop and Brenda Rumble)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: 2026-2027 Temporary Accommodation for Students, for information.
      Carried.

    4. Report: Accessibility Report 2025-2026 – J. Morrow (encl.)

      Motion O-082-2026: (Jann Tooshkenig and Mat Roop)
      That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Accessibility Report 2025-2026, for information.
      Carried.

  4. Unfinished Business/Business Arising Out of the Minutes

    1. Items from Committee of the Whole:
      1. Discussion Items – Nil.
      2. Action Items – Nil.
  5. Committee Reports

    1. Joint Health & Safety Committee – M. Roop (encl.)

      Motion O-083-2026: (Mat Roop and Jennifer McCann)
      Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Joint Health & Safety Committee meeting of February 13, 2026 Carried..

  6. New Business

  7. Information Items

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

    1. Audit Committee Meeting – June 10, 2026
    2. Catholic Faith Advisory Committee Meeting – June 10, 2026
    3. Indigenous Education Advisory Committee Meeting – May 27, 2026
    4. Joint Health & Safety Committee Meeting – June 19, 2026
    5. Parent Involvement Committee Meeting – TBD
    6. Policy Vetting Committee Meeting – TBD
    7. Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting – June 15, 2026
    8. Trustee Budget Workshop – June 9, 2026
    9. Next Board Meeting
      1. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
    10. Future Board Meeting Dates
      1. 2026-2027 Board Meeting Dates added upon adoption
  9. Adjournment

    1. Adjournment

      Motion O-084-2026: (Brenda Rumble and Jann Tooshkenig)
      Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Carried.

    2. Closing Prayer – Father Chris Pietraszko

Minutes approved: June 16, 2026

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