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2025 - 2026

REGULAR BOARD MEETING AGENDA

June 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Ursuline Boardroom, Catholic Education Centre

  1. Call to Order - J. Van Heck

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

      Motion: That the Agenda for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, June 16, 2026 be approved as presented.

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

      Motion: That the Minutes for the Regular Board Meeting of Tuesday, May 26, 2026 be approved as presented.

  2. Delegations / Submissions / Educational Presentations

    1. Monsignor Uyen Catholic School – J. Morrow
  3. Reports

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

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: 2025-2026 Capital Project Approval, for information.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the award of the contract for the Good Shepherd Mechanical and Interior Upgrades Project to ________.

    2. Report: Ursuline College, Chatham Facility Condition Review Results – A. Park (encl.)

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

    3. Report: Budget Estimates 2026-2027 – A. Park (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Budget Estimates 2026-2027, for information.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the Budget Estimates 2026-2027 as presented.

    4. Report: Borrowing Resolution to Meet Current Expenditures for 2026-2027 – A. Park (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Borrowing Resolution to Meet Current Expenditures for 2026-2027, for information.

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

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

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

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

      1. The Director of Education & Secretary and the Associate Director & Treasurer of the Board are authorized on behalf of the Board to borrow up to $4,845,155 for the temporary funding of School Condition Improvements, from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, variable rate interest payable monthly, and principal repayable in total upon receipt of permanent financing.
      2. The Director of Education & Secretary and the Associate Director & Treasurer are authorized for and on behalf of the Board to execute and deliver all such other documents and to do such other acts and things as may be necessary to facilitate this borrowing.
    6. Report: Special Education Report 2026 – J. Morrow (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Special Education Report 2026, for information.

    7. Report: Math Achievement Action Plan Final Report 2025-2026 – J. Majeski (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Math Achievement Action Plan Final Report 2025-2026, for information.

    8. Report: Catholic School Community Council Year End Summary Reports – C. Kehoe (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Catholic School Community Council Year End Summary Reports, for information.

    9. Report: Policy Approval: Sec. D – Staff and Volunteers – J. Duff (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Policy Approval: Sec. D – Staff and Volunteers, for information.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the changes to Sec. D Policy & Procedure – Criminal Background Checks for Employees and Volunteers, effective June 16, 2026.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the changes to Sec. D Procedure – Volunteers, effective June 16, 2026.

    10. Report: Policy Approval: Sec. A – Governance – L. Demers (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the report: Policy Approval: Sec. A - Governance, for information.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the changes to Sec. A Policy – Governing Style, effective June 16, 2026.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the changes to Sec. A Policy and Procedure – Replacement of a Trustee, effective June 16, 2026.

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board approve the changes to Sec. A Policy – Vision, Mission, Priorities and Values, effective June 16, 2026.

  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

    1. Policy Vetting Committee – B. Rumble (encl)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Policy Vetting Committee meeting of March 31, 2026.

    2. Audit Committee – J. Van Heck (encl.)

      Motion: That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting of February 4, 2026.

  6. New Business
  7. Information Items
    1. From Student Trustee Katie Murphy (St. Patrick’s Catholic High School) (encl.)
    2. From Student Trustee Cristian Suffi (Ursuline College Chatham) (encl.)
  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 – June 19, 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
      1. Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
    9. Future Board Meeting Dates:
      1. Tuesday, September 22, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      2. Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      3. Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      4. Tuesday, November 17, 2026, Inaugural Board Meeting at 6:00 p.m.
      5. Tuesday, December 1, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      6. Tuesday, January 26, 2027, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      7. Tuesday, February 23, 2027, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      8. Tuesday, March 30, 2027, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      9. Tuesday, April 27, 2027, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      10. Tuesday, May 11, 2027, Trustee Workshop at 6:00 p.m.
      11. Tuesday, May 25, 2027, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
      12. Tuesday, June 8, 2027, Trustee Workship at 6:30 p.m.
      13. Tuesday, June 15, 2927, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m.
  9. Adjournment

    1. Adjournment

      Motion:That the St. Clair Catholic District School Board meeting of Tuesday, June 16, 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