joint pp and b and ipc - may 5, 2015

Peel District • School Board ......._,.;

AGENDA

Joint Meeting of Instructional

Programs/Curriculum and Physical

P anning & Building Committees

May 5, 20 5

6:30p.m. Brampton Room

e District School Board

JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING: • Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee • Physical Planning & Building Committee

Agenda May 5, 2015 6:30p.m.

Brampton Room

1. Call to Order Approval of Agenda

2. Declaration of Conflict of Interest

3. Minutes

1. Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee Meeting held on March 25, 2015

2. Physical Planning and Building Committee Meeting held on April 7, 2015

4. Chair's Request for Written Questions from Committee Members

5. Notices of Motion and Petitions

6. Special Section for Receipt

6.1 Celebrating Faith and Culture Backgrounder- May 2015 (IP/C)

6.2 STOPR- Student Transportation of Peel Region Minutes, January 30,2015 (David Neale) (PP&B)

7. Delegations

8. Old Business

8.1 Response to Delegation by Stan Taylor regarding a retrospective study of Rick Hansen Secondary School pilot regarding Grade 9 Math and Physical Education offered in an AlB Format (Rick Williams) (IP/C)

Joint Committee Meeting- May 5, 2015

9. New Business

9.1 Recommendations of the Regional Learning Choices Programs Steering Committee (Joint IP/C-PP&B Item)

9.2 Capital Priorities 2016-2018 (Suzanne Blakeman) (PP&B)

10. Reports from Officials and Staff

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10.1 Information from Regional Learning Choices Programs (RLCP} Committee (IP/C)

10.2 Information regarding Extra Curricular Athletics (IP/C) (oral report)

10.3 Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee Meeting Dates 2015-2016 (IP/C)

10.4 Schedule of2015/16 PP&B Meetings (Randy Wright) (PP&B)

10.5 Timeline: Pupil Accommodation Review & Community Planning and Partnership Policies and Procedures (Suzanne Blakeman/Branko Vidovic} (PP&B)

10.6 Application Status Update (Branko Vidovic) (PP&B)

10.7 Tender Activity Report (David Neale} (PP&B}

10.8 Vandalism Report (David Neale) (PP&B)

11. Communications - For Action or Receipt

12. Responses of Administration to Former Questions

13. Reports from Representatives on Councils/ Associations

14. Questions asked of and by Committee Members

15. Public Question Period

16. Further Business

17. Adjournment

March 25, 2015 Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee:lf

PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Minutes of a meeting of the Instructional Programs I Curriculum Committee of the Peel District School Board, held in the Brampton Room, the H. J. A. Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 18:00 hours.

Members present:

Rick Williams, Chair Nokha Dakroub Sue Lawton Kathy McDonald Harkirat Singh

Member absent: (apology received)

David Green

Administration:

Trustee also present:

Robert Crocker (18:40)

Jeff deFreitas, Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction Support Services (Executive Member)

Jan Courtin, Superintendent of Education Wendy Dowling, Superintendent of Education, Early Years Ina Fournier, Superintendent of Education Hazel Mason, Superin_tendent of Education Scott Moreash, Associate Director, Instructional Support Services Carol Speers, Superintendent of Education, Alternative Programs

Lorelei Fernandes, Board Reporter

1. Approval of Agenda

The agenda was slightly reordered.

IP-29, moved by Sue Lawton, that the agenda be approved.

2. Conflict of Interest

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

.. ............ carried

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3. Minutes of the Instructional Programs I Curriculum Committee Meeting, February 17, 2015

IP-30, moved by Kathy McDonald, that the Minutes of the Instructional Programs I Curriculum Committee Meeting, held February 17, 2015, be approved .

.............. carried

4. Celebrating Faith and Culture Backgrounder - March 2015

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IP-31, moved by Harkirat Singh, that the report re Celebrating Faith and Culture Backgrounder- March 2015, be received.

. ............. carried

Delegation by Stan Taylor - Retrospective Study of Rick Hansen Secondary School Pilot Project re Grade 9 Mathematics and Physical Education Offered in AlB Schedule Format

Stan Taylor stated that, since 2008 he has been advocating for delivery of year-round Grade 9 mathematics paired with physical education, AlB schedule. He read a statement written by former trustee, Steve Kavanagh, who had supported this initiative, requesting a study on students who participated in the Grades 9 and 10 mathematics and physical education twinned, year-round teaching model, to evaluate long range improvements and outcomes as a result of this model, at Rick Hansen Secondary School. Stan Taylor provided history of the pilot project which began in 2010 and he suggested that those students, who will be graduating in spring 2015, be invited to offer their retrospective views to conduct a follow-up study to the report on Evaluation of Full and Semestered Mathematics, prepared by Cathexis Consulting Inc.

Stan Taylor shared ideas and suggestions for a proposed review conducted with a random selection of students. He recommended a quantitative review of student records for the two Grade 9 cohorts who participated in the pilot project and for the two years after the program was cancelled, to prepare a comparative analysis between Grades 9 and 1 0 data and to study trending data. Stan Taylor remarked that he had submitted a critique of the Cathexis report; however, he has not received a reply. He requested a detailed response to his analysis of the report, and inquired why the Cathexis report was initiated before the second year of the pilot program was completed. Stan Taylor expressed his opinion that there are benefits of having the year-round mathematics and physical education program, which include reducing the pace of mathematics instruction, increased assistance from mentors and instructors, and eliminating the gap between successive courses. He suggested that these benefits can be achieved by offering students in the lower 50 percentile group the opportunity to take Grade 10 mathematics in the Fall semester and that alternately extending the AlB schedule to Grade 10 will eliminate the gap for all students.


5. Delegation by Stan Taylor - Retrospective Study of Rick Hansen Secondary School Pilot Project re Grade 9 Mathematics and Physical Education Offered in AlB Schedule Format (Continued)

Stating that his proposal for the AlB schedule has not been well-received, Stan Taylor remarked that those opposed to his proposal highlight the improvement in Grade 9 EQAO scores. He explained that the EQAO evaluation of mathematics is an assessment of the cumulative progress of students from Kindergarten to Grade 9, and noted that the focus of his proposal is to address issues in Grade 9 and beyond. He expressed the view that the assessment of success is to be measured by the level of student engagement, satisfaction, and achievement from Grade 9 through graduation. Stan Taylor advised that he had presented additional information to trustees by email. He read the contents of the email dated March 19, 2015, which referred to Peel DSB's response in an administrative report prepared in 2008. Stan Taylor noted that his email outlined in detail his concerns with regard to the contents of the administrative report and encouraged a follow-up study of the experience of students at Rick Hansen Secondary School. He advised that as a candidate for trustee, he had the opportunity to speak to hundreds of people in Wards 3 and 4 on this topic and many former graduates agreed that year-round mathematics would have helped them move forward. Chair Williams thanked Stan Taylor for his delegation and advised that a response will be provided at the next Instructional Programs and Curriculum Committee Meeting.

6. Social Risk Index (SRI) 2014

Reports titled Social Risk Index 2014 - Peel Region and Peel District School Board, and Social Risk Index 2014- Summary of the Nine SRI Variables for Peel District School Board were circulated. Chief of Research and Accountability, Paul Favaro, advised that the Social Risk Index report for Peel DSB has been done since 1996 and the reports were developed to provide a general view for socio-economic vulnerability for Peel DSB schools and for Peel Region.

Paul Favaro read from the report for Peel Region and Peel DSB, listing the nine SRI variables: average household income; unemployment rate; education level; owner-occupied dwellings; mobility over one year; knowledge of Canada's official languages; recent immigrants; lone parent families; government transfer payments. He advised that the. data for SRI 2014 calculations was obtained from Environics Analytics and he described the methodology for calculation of SRI 2014. Reviewing a Peel Region map showing Dissemination Areas and SRI scores for Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon, and with the help of PowerPoint slides, Paul Favaro explained cluster analysis and displayed data showing elementary and secondary school results by cluster, and alphabetical school listing. Referring to the report on SRI2014, Summary of the Nine SRI Variables for Peel DSB, Paul Favaro reviewed a table showing comparison data for Peel Municipalities, Peel Region, Ontario, and Canada, maps for SRI2014 by school boundaries, schools results by cluster, and alphabetical school listing. In terms of importance of data, he stated that community factors have an impact on educational outcomes, and students must be viewed in the context of their community.

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6. Social Risk Index (SRI) 2014

A trustee inquired whether there is a difference in methodology between Statistics Canada and Environics Analytics' calculations and if more variables will be added in future. Paul Favaro stated that there are differences in the variables. He advised that the nine variables used are sufficient to cover socio-economic vulnerability and adding more variables may not change the index significantly. Responding to a trustee, Paul Favaro stated that no data is collected on ethnicity, race, and graduation rates. Chair Williams commented that these reports will be useful to the Ministry of Education. Paul Favaro stated that SRI data has been provided to the Ministry in 2008 and also to EQAO. Associate Director Moreash expressed appreciation for the work of Paul Favaro and the Research and Accountability team, and advised that the data is also used as a basis for allocating resources. Chair Williams thanked Paul Favaro for his work.

IP-32, moved by Nokha Dakroub, that the report re Social Risk Index (SRI) 2014, be received.

. ............. carried

Trustee McDonald retired from the meeting at 18:55 hours.

7. Teaching and Learning in a Digital World: Peel's Professional Development Summer Conference

Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Support Services, Jeff deFreitas, introduced Patrick McQuade, Coordinator of Instructional Technology, Tina Zita, Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, Cameron Watts, Teacher at Meadowvale Secondary School, and David Del Gobbo, Teacher at Stephen Lewis Secondary School. Patrick McQuade provided an overview of the Conference on Teaching and Learning in a Digital World, held in August 2014, which supported over 700 teachers and was aimed at expanding their understanding of how technology can be used to engage students. He advised that the 2-day Conference focused on teaching and learning practices in the classroom. iPads were distributed to members to participate in an online exercise and explore events at the 2-day Conference, which included a collection of tweets and using digital playground. Patrick McQuade spoke of connections made at the Conference, a hands-on environment created for teachers, and advancements with 3-D printers.

Cameron Watts and David Del Gobbo described how 3-D printing works and provided information on classroom projects. They showed how students can make changes to existing projects and project components, use 3-D printing to test out models, and listed software used for various grade levels. The process of 3·0 printing was demonstrated and samples of items created were distributed during the meeting. Questions of clarification from trustees were responded to with regard to: size of a 3-D printed object; costs and time involved; type of materials used.

IP-33. moved by Robert Crocker, that the oral report reTeaching and Learning in a Digital World: Peel's Professional Development Summer Conference, be received .

.............. carried


8. 21st Century Teaching and Learning Update

Superintendent Jeff deFreitas stated that great strides have been made in moving Teaching and Learning forward by reaching out to other school boards and districts across the country and in the U.S., to learn what is being done in other jurisdictions. He stated that significant funds have been invested in BYOD for hardware and infrastructure, and the next step is teaching and training for staff. He introduced Superintendents of Education, Hazel Mason, Jan Courtin, and Ina Fournier to present.

Superintendent of Education, Hazel Mason, stated that the 21st Century Teaching and Learning initiative, which began approximately four years ago, is about using technology for learning, and making changes to meet the needs of students. Using a slide presentation and short videos, Superintendent Mason described how digital products such as iPhones and iPads can be used for updating orders, tracking inventory, and deliveries, as an integration of communication and technology, and she noted that students need to be ready to compete in a digital world. Hazel Mason advised that the 21st Century Teaching and Learning Committee, consisting of superintendents of education, Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Instructional Technology Resource Teachers has been expanded to include elementary and secondary staff.

Superintendent of Education, Jan Courtin, reported on a science inquiry project conducted at secondary schools, which provided training on use of iPads. The 4-day professional development opportunity for teachers included observing students' work in schools, consultation, and sharing of work. Jan Courtin provided information on costs, funding, grants, hardware supplied by Apple Canada, and professional development. She advised 5 that the Math iTunesU resources created with support from Apple Canada will soon be published. Using a PowerPoint slide, Superintendent Courtin described the Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE) program, offered by Apple Canada.

With the help of a slide presentation, Matthew Oldridge presented on the comprehensive numeracy strategy, EngageMath, and iTunesU, which helps to introduce mathematics concepts. He advised that iTunesU enables engagement building, textbook interaction, working with various applications, students working on their own at home, and that the work does not have to be grade-specific. The presentation included information on Peel designed courses, iBook on capturing mathematical thinking, practice examples, how students can create their own mathematics, and use of Minecraft digital game.

Superintendent of Education, Ina Fournier, expressed appreciation for Apple Canada's support. She reported that Google Camp is scheduled to take place at Central Peel Secondary School, on May 2, 2015, from 8.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. at a cost of $25 per day. The event will include four sessions to choose from and will host a keynote speaker, Jonathan So, a Grade 2 teacher at Ray Lawson Public School. Ina Fournier advised that 290 people have enrolled in Google Camp so far, and she invited trustees to attend.

Superintendent Mason reviewed changes made at Peel DSB to enhance learning. She spoke of the need to discuss pedagogy using technology tools, Social Risk Index, and the goal to ensure that every student in Peel graduates regardless of their Social Risk Index. A video showing how China and India are using technology for learning, was viewed. Chair Williams thanked the presenters, commenting that it recognizes innovation.

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8. 21st Century Teaching and Learning Update (Continued)

A trustee inquired whether students are being taught computer code language and applications. Hazel Mason replied in the affirmative, adding that many schools participated in Hour of Code, one school has published their apps, and discussions are taking place to use code as a creative way to work on mathematics. Ina Fournier advised that students in the International Business and Technology program have created apps which are being sold. A trustee commented on the importance of using Peel teachers for professional development, to reduce learning costs and enhance growth.

IP-34, moved by Nokha Dakroub, that .the oral update report re 21st Century Teaching and Learning, be received.

.. ............ carried

9. Meeting Beyond 20:30 Hours

IP-35, moved by Sue Lawton, that the meeting continue beyond 20:30 hours .

.............. carried

1 0. Explore High Skills: A Pre-Specialist High Skills Major Program for Grades 9 and 10

An information brochure on the existing Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs was circulated.· Superintendent of Education, Carol Speers, stated that there are 42 SHSM programs in 27 Peel schools, for Grades 11 and 12, and parents have indicated interest in having the programs in Grade 9.

Using a PowerPoint slide presentation, Adrian Graham, Coordinating Principal for Student Success, Alternative Programs, shared background information for the Pre-SHSM program creation and exploring the content and areas of learning. Debbie Viera, Instructional Resource Teacher, Program Pathways and SHSM, reviewed the six components of the pathways program called Explore High Skills, which has been created in response to the Student Attract and Retain Committee's recommendations, as well as parent and school requests. The components are: focused learning activities; community involvement; learning skills; certification; experiential learning activity; individual pathway plan. Adrian Graham explained the program delivery models and reviewed program timelines, indicating that applications will be submitted in May 2015 and programs will begin in September 2016. A map indicating locations of schools offering the 2014-2015 SHSM and regional programs, and a flyer providing information on the Explore High Skills program were circulated. Responses to trustees' questions of clarification included: busing eligibility and students who wish to leave the program in Grade 11 will follow the same rules as for Regional Learning Choices Programs; the program will be part of the careers curriculum; entry into SHSM will not be conditional on attending the pre-SHSM program.

!f:a2, moved by Harkirat Singh, that the oral report re Explore High Skills: A Pre-Specialist High Skills Major Program for Grades 9 and 10, be received .

.............. carried


11. Information from Regional Learning Choices Programs (RLCP) Committee

Superintendent deFreitas advised that the report is a summary of discussions at the Regional Learning Choices Programs Committee.

IP-37, moved by Robert Crocker, that the report re Information from Regional Learning Choices Programs (RLCP) Committee, be received.

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12. Updated Course Codes: Curriculum Policy Documents to be Released in 2014-2015 School Year

IP-38, moved by Sue Lawton, that the report re Updated Course Codes: Curriculum Policy Documents to be Released in 2014-2015 School Year, be received .

.............. carried

13. Question Period

There were no questions.

14. Public Question Period

There were no public questions.

15. Adjournment

IP-39, moved by Harkirat Singh, that the meeting adjourn (21 :00 hours) .

.............. carried

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April 7, 2015 Physical Planning and Building Committee:ma

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PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

Minutes of a meeting of the Physical Planning and Building Committee of the Peel District School Board, held in the Brampton Room, the H. J. A. Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario on Tuesday, April?, 2015 at 18:25 hours.

Members present:

David Green, Chair Carrie Andrews Stan Cameron Robert Crocker Janet McDougald Suzanne Nurse Rick Williams

Administration:

Trustee also present:

Sue Lawton

Randy Wright, Controller, Planning and Accommodation Support Services (Executive Member)

Tania Alatishe-Charles, Controller, Finance Support Services Wendy Dowling, Superintendent of Education, Early Years Jaspal Gill, Associate Director of Operational Support Services David Neale, Controller, Corporate Support Services Joe Weinberg, Controller, Facilities and Environmental Support Services

Marina Amin, Board Reporter

1. Approval of Agenda

A replacement page for Item 9.3, Capital Planning Capacity Program, was circulated.

PB-20, moved by Rick Williams, that the agenda, as amended, be approved .

.............. carried 2/3rds' majority

2. Declaration of Conflict of Interest

There were no declarations of conflict of interest.

3. Minutes of the Physical Planning and Building Committee Meeting, February 3, 2015

PB-21, moved by Carrie Andrews, that the Minutes of the Physical Planning and Building Committee Meeting, held February 3, 2015, be approved.

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4. Student Transportation of Peel Region Minutes, November 21, 2015

PB-22, moved by Rick Williams, that the Student Transportation of Peel Region Minutes, dated November 21, 2015, be received.

. ............. carried

5. Report on Tenders: The Woodlands Grades 7-12- Major Renovation

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Controller of Planning and Accommodation Support Services. Randy Wright reported that the tender amount of $6,757,400 including HST is within the budget for the project.

PB-23, moved by Robert Crocker, that the Physical Planning and Building Committee recommends to the Board:

That, the tender in the amount of $6,757,400 including HST for renovation of The Woodlands Grades 7-12, be awarded to JR Certus Construction Company limited. (APPENDIX I)

.............. carried

Ministry of Education - Pupil Accommodation Review Guideline (PARG) and Community Planning and Partnership Guideline (CPPG)

Controller Wright reported on the new Ministry of Education Pupil Accommodation Review and Community Planning and Partnership Guidelines, noting their purpose is to guide school boards in developing policies and procedures, and to encourage close interaction with municipalities and community partners in the area of space utilization and school consolidation. Reviewing some of the highlights and changes, he noted that the Pupil Accommodation Review process now requires the Board to hold a minimum of two public meetings, instead of the earlier four, over a minimum five month period. He also indicated that it provides for a modified accommodation review process which does not require the formation of a Committee, and a minimum of one public meeting over a three rrionth period. Controller Wright indicated that staff are working on amending the Board's existing policies and procedures on the Accommodation Review process, and the revised versions complying with the Ministry's new guidelines will be brought to an upcoming Trustee Review Committee.

PB-24, moved by Janet McDougald, that the report re Ministry of Education - Pupil Accommodation Review Guideline (PARG) and Community Planning and Partnership Guideline (CPPG), be received.

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7. Capital Planning Capacity Program- Ministry of Education

Controller Wright provided a brief overview of the Ministry of Education's Capital Planning Capacity (CPC) Program, which is intended to fund school boards in two main areas, capacity building and data management, specifically with respect to under-utilized schools. A school board becomes eligible for capacity building funding if 15% or more of its schools have a utilization rate of 65% or less and fall within 15 km (elementary) and 20 km (secondary) of another school within the same school board. Controller Wright noted that Peel does not qualify for capacity building according to the criteria described above, as 4.35% of Peel's elementary schools and 9.09% of secondary schools had a utilization rate of 65% or less, as of September 2014. He indicated that the Board will, however, receive data management funding allocation of $74,420, which, as advised by the Ministry, may be used for capacity building or data management improvements, subject to the reporting of CPC expenditures to the Ministry.

PB-25, moved by Suzanne Nurse, that the report re Capital Planning Capacity Program -Ministry of Education, be received.

carried

8. Application Status Update

Intermediate Planning Officer, Branko Vidovic, stated that the report includes a list of development applications reviewed by staff for the months of January and February 2015, as well as the letters _sent to the respective municipality.

PB-26, moved by Stan Cameron, that the Application Status Update report for January and February 2015, be received.

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9. Tender Activity Report/Vandalism Report/Property Loss Report

PB-27, moved by Robert Crocker:

1. That, the Tender Activity Report Update reports for December 25, 2014 to February 6, 2015, and February 7, 2015, to March 26, 2015, be received;

2. That, the Vandalism Reports for December 2014, January and February 2015, be received;

3. That, the Property Loss Report, be received.

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10. Question Period

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Trustee Cameron spoke about vandalism becoming a serious problem in Bolton, and stated that two schools have had to incur costs due to graffiti. He indicated that these incidents were reported to the Town of Caledon, and that monetary support was provided to sef up a reporting process for residents. Controller of Corporate Support Services, David Neale, will follow up with Enzo Addesa, the Board's Manager of Security and Risk Management, regarding specific incidents of vandalism at Peel schools in the area.

Trustee Crocker expressed appreciation to Controller of Facilities and Environmental Support Services, Joe Weinberg, and staff who worked to ensure the availability of water at Springfield Public School, despite water supply being shut off to the school due to a broken water main.

Trustee Crocker thanked staff for the information meetings on renovation and rebuilding at The Woodlands and Springfield Public School, and noted the appreciation expressed by the community for the meaningful enhancements and improvements planned for their schools. Controller Wright clarified that a communication plan in being developed that will disseminate information about the projects to the community, and adjoining home owners or residents living within the postal code area of the two schools.

Public Question Period

There were no public questions.

Adoption of the In Committee Report

PB-28, moved by Rick Williams, that the report of the In Committee Session re: Combined Capital Project Status Report; Report on Tenders: The Woodlands Grades 7-12- Major Renovation; Castle Oaks Public School a!ld Springbrook Public School- Temporary Accommodation Plans, September 2015; Tender Activity Reports; Springbrook Public School -Transfer of Easement to Hydro One Brampton, and Question Period, be received, and that the recommendations contained therein, be approved.

carried

13. Adjournment

PB-29, moved by Sue Lawton, that the meeting adjourn (18:45 hours).

carried

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Report on Tenders: The Woodlands Grades 7-12- Major Renovation

Recommendation

APPENDIX I (1 page)

It is recommended the tender, in the amount of $6,757,400 including HST, for the renovation of The Woodlands Grades 7-12, be awarded to JR Certus Construction Co. Ltd.

Principal Rosemary Stiglic

Background

Superintendent of Education S. Moynihan

Trustee/Ward R. Crocker,/6; S. Lawton/4; J. McDougald/7

On Thursday February 26, 2015 tenders for the renovation of The Woodlands were received from the following prequalified General Contractors:

1. JR Certus Construction Co. Ltd. 2. Struct-Con Construction Ltd. 3. Pre-Eng Contracting Ltd. 4. Percon Construction Inc. 5 Maystar General Contractors Inc. 6. The Atlas Corporation 7. Newgen Construction Corp. 8. Torcom Construction Inc. 9. Devlan Construction Ltd.

10. Tasis Group Inc.

JR Certus Construction Co. Ltd. (previously operating as Aquicon Construction Co. Ltd.) has successfully completed Churchill Meadows Public School, Whitehorn Public School, Springdale Public School and Castlemore Public School.

NG Architects having examined the bids and supplementary tender information, recommend that JR Certus Construction Co. Ltd. be awarded the contract for the renovation of The Woodlands.

Prepared by: Eugene Radley- Manager, Design & Construction Michael Arruda - Project Manager, Design & Construction

Submitted by: Randy Wright- Controller of Planning & Accommodation Support Services

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PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 6.1 Joint Meeting of the IP/C and PP&B Committees MayS, 2015

Celebrating Faith and Culture Backgrounder - May

Recommendation

It is recommended that this communication be received.

Background

The Peel District School Board is a mosaic of many cultures and faiths from all over the world. Recognizing that faith is a part of the lives of many of our students, the Board committed to provide resources to help schools increase their connections to communities and better acknowledge faith and culture events of students and staff.

The Celebrating Faith and Culture Backgrounder, May 2015 continues the monthly publication highlighting faith and culture days to celebrate and remember.

Prepared by:

Submitted by:

Varsha Naik, Community Liaison Co-ordinator

Brian Woodland, Director of Communications and Community Relations Support Services Jeff deFreitas, Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Support Services

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Celebrating Faith and Culture Backgrounder May 2015

The Peel District School Board is a mosaic of many cultures and faiths from all over the world. To commemorate this diversity, the board recognises special faith and culture days of our communities. May 2015 has several special faith and culture days to celebrate and remember:

May - Yansa'altt in Aboriginal Spirituality

Yansa'altt is celebrated by Nisga'a people of the Nass Valley in northwest British Columbia. It is the season when the woods are filled with fragrance of berry blossoms that yield the fruit in the summer.

May 1 - Beltane in Wicca

Celebrated by Wiccans, Beltane is one of the four major sabbats (seasonal days of celebration). Beltane is a word that refers to the 'fire of the Celtic God of light.' This sabbat is the last of the spring fertility festivals, when nature is blooming and full of life. Beltane has also been known as May Day, as it is traditionally celebrated on May 1 with May pole dari~es. Another custom is to make a small bel-fire (a bonfire, or light a few candles) and either leap over the flames or walk between two bonfires for fertility and prosperity.

May 2 - 12th Day of Ridvan in Baha'i

The 12th Day of Ridvan concludes this important Baha'I festival. The festival of Ridvan, considered the "most great festival", is a 12-day celebration that starts at sunset April 20 and runs until sunset May 2. The most important holyday on the Baha'I calendar, Rldvan (pronounced "Riz-wan") commemorates the public declaration of the prophethood of Baha'u'llah, the acknowledged founder of the Baha'I faith. The first, ninth and 12th days of Ridvan are all major Baha'I holy days. These days are marked by communal prayers and celebrations and are days when work is suspended by adherents.

May 4- Wesak Day/Buddha Day in Buddhism

For followers of Buddhism, mainly in Sri Lanka, Wesak is the major festival of the year, celebrating the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha on the day of the first full

moon in May (except in a leap year when the festival is held in June). Adherents visit temples and pay homage to the Buddha with candles, flowers and incense. Chanting and prayers are important part of the day.

May 14 or 21- Ascension in Christianity

Forty days after Easter, Christians celebrate Jesus' ascension from Earth into heaven. The day is observed with worship, including prayers and music. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, Ascension, also known as analepsis, is one of 12 great feasts and will be observed on the 21st.

Eve of May 15 to May 16 - Isra and Mi'raj in Islam

Mi' raj ai-Nabiy commemorates the journey of the prophet Mohammed from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension to the heavens on the night of 27th of Rajab (seventh month of the Hljra calendar). This festival is also known as Lailatui-Miraj, Isra Miraj, Isra, Me'raj and Laylat ai-Mi'raj. On his return Mohammed imparted this knowledge to mankind. It was in this Ascent that five daily prayers (salat) were made obligatory for Muslims. The holyday will be observed from the eve of 15th.

May 17- the month of 'Azamat in Baha'i

In the Baha'I calendar, there are 19 months of 19 days each. Each month represents an attribute of God. May 17 is the Feast Day for the beginning of 'Azamat, the fourth month of the Baha'I calendar, signifying "grandeur."

The Baha'I day starts and ends at sunset. The first day of each month is known as a Feast Day.

May 18 - Victoria Day in canada

canadians celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday on the Monday proceeding May 24 which is the actual birthday of the Sovereign. The holiday was declared by the Legislature of the Province of canada in 1845.

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Eve of May 22 to May 23 - Declaration of the Bab in Baha'i

Siyyld Alf Muhammad declared himself to be the Bab, or "Gate of God," at two hours and eleven minutes after sunset on the evening of May 22, 1844 in the Persian city of Shlraz. Members of the Baha'I faith believe that the Bab was the herald and forerunner of Baha'u'llah, the messenger of God for this age. The date of his declaration marks the beginning of the Baha'f faith and calendar. Every year on this date, Baha'Is around the world gather to commemorate this event. They abstain from work on this day.

Eve of May 23-25- Shavuot in Judaism

Shavuot, also known as Pentecost, marks the conclusion of the period of seven weeks that follows Pesach (Passover). Shavuot commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. The observance of Shavuot begins at sunset on May 23 and is celebrated for one or two days based on the adherents' beliefs. Specific scriptures are read in the synagogue to commemorate Shavuot.

May 24 or 31- Pentecost in Christianity

In western Christian churches, Pentecost commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus' disciples following his ascension. It is often referred to as "The Birthday of the Church." As the name suggests, it falls on the SQth day after .Easter. It is a traditional day for baptism and confirmation of new Christians.

May 25 - Sakyamuni Buddha's Birthday in Buddhism

On this day, Buddhists celebrate the birth of the founder of their religion. Siddhartha Gautama was born in the sixth century BCE, a prince of a north kingdom in ancient India. According to Buddhist scriptures, he was so concerned about the inequities of human life that when he was 29, he gave up his royal position, left home and strove to live a ·virtuous life. At age 35, he attained enlightenment and became Sakyamuni Buddha. He died at the age of about 80, and left a number of his students who continued to study and spread Buddhism all over the world. Buddhists celebrate this day by visiting temples to make offerings of prayers, incense, fruits, flowers and donations.

May 25 - Zarathosht-no-Diso in Zoroastrianism

On May 25, Zoroastrians following the Shenshahi calendar, commemorate the anniversary of the death of Prophet Zarathustra (Zoroaster), the founder of their faith. Scholars say he lived between 1500 and 1000 acE in northeast Iran.

May 29 - Ascension of Baha'u'llah in Baha'i

This date commemorates the death in 1892 of Baha'u'llah, the founder of the Baha'I faith. This anniversary is a day of rest and is often observed by prayers and readings. Baha'Is suspend work on this day.

Ideas for celebrating special faith and cultural days In your school

If you have a colleague who celebrates one of these days, don't forget to offer them best wishes! If you have students in your school who are followers of any of the listed religions: 19

- Make sure the dates are included on your school calendar - Have your principal announce the day over the PA system - Hold an assembly to talk with students about the importance of these days - Include a mention of these days in your school newsletter - Include information on your school website - Display student artwork announcing these days or depicting their ideas about these days -Invite a member of a local faith group to come in and discuss the significance of this day with students

- Have class discussions about these days -Ask some of your students who celebrate certain holidays to write a short essay on

how they celebrate this day at home. Have them read it to the class to share this celebration with the other students.

-Have parents offer a cultural session

Questions?

If you would like any more information on how to celebrate these days, please call Varsha Nalk, Community Uaison Coordinator at 905-890-1010, ext. 2573 or e-mail her [email protected]

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Celebrating Faith and Culture May 2015

DATE

May May 1 May 2 May4 May 14 or 21 Eve of May 15 to 16 May 17 May 18 Eve of May 22 to 23 Eve of May 23-25 May 24 or 31 May 25 May 25 May 29

CELEBRATION

Yansa'altt Beltane 12th Day of Rldvan Wesak Day Ascension in Christianity Isra and Mi'raj the month of 'Azamat Victoria Day Declaration of the Bab Shavuot Pentecost Sakyamuni Buddha's Birthday Zarathosht-no-Diso Ascension of Baha'u'llah

FAITH AND CULTURE

Aboriginal Spirituality Wicca Baha'I Buddhism Christianity Islam Baha'I canada Baha'I Judaism Christianity Buddhism Zoroastrianism Baha'I

STOPR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION OF PEEL REGION

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES Friday, January 30, 2015

APPROVED

In Attendance: Anna da Silva, Trustee- DPCDSB Jaspal Gill, Associate Director of Operational Support Services - PEEL DSB John Hrajnik, Associate Director, Corporate Services & CFO- DPCDSB Beth Bjarnason, Superintendent of Planning & Operations- DPCDSB David Neale, Controller, Corporate Support Services - PEEL DSB Tom Howe, Manager- Student Transportation of Peel Region Roy Wierenga, Assistant Manager - Student Transportation of Peel Region Pat Pierre - Recorder

Regrets: John Kostoff, Director of Education- DPCDSB Tony Pontes, Director of Education- PEEL DSB David Green, Trustee- PEEL DSB - Chair

1 Call to Order

The meeting of the Governance Committee of the Student Transportation of Peel Region was called to order at 10:07 a.m.

Approval of Agenda

Approval of the agenda was moved by David Neale and seconded by John Hrajnik .

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2 Approval of Minutes

2a Approval of the November 21 , 2014 minutes was motioned by Beth Bjarnason and seconded by Anna da Silva .

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3 Business Arising from the Minutes

3a - Accident and Injury Data/Website Updates

STOPR staff updated the Committee with additional information requested at the November meeting pertaining to the "Frequently Asked Questions" document and the "Bus Evacuation Training" reference. With respect to the website, information attached to report have changes balded -walk to stop distances, dissatisfied customers, safety of the pedestrian route and bus cancellation information. With respect to bus evacuation at every school; it is an annual process and information is currently posted on website. Staff provided more detail on accidents and injuries: 2013-14 - 143 accidents, 7 injuries; year to date 64 accidents, 4 injuries. Most are minor only, related to bus accidents in schoolyards with other vehicles: 1400 buses each doing on average 2 Yz runs a day or in total98,000 km/day = 1 accident in 134,000 km.

A Committee member asked what a serious accident is: • Serious injury only • bus company investigates if it is a preventable accident, goes on driver's record if accident deemed

preventable

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• after 3111 Incident, driver is no longer allowed to drive • Our buses do not use 400 series highways

A Committee member asked if the website can show the severity of the 64 accidents to-date- STOPR staff indicated that the information can be determined. STOPR can get information from contracted operators and discuss with Admin Team whether further analysis can be provided. A Committee member asked if STOPR could set out 3 categories of accidents and bring to the Governance Committee at a later date.

Moved by David Neale, seconded by Annada Silva that the report entitled "Accident and Injury Data/Website Updates" be received as information . ...................... ... ............................................................................................. ............. carried

4 New Business

4a- 2015-2016 Bell Time Revision Process

STOPR administration reviews bell times on an annual basis and assesses requests for bell time adjustments from school administrators. A final report identifying bell time adjustments will be provided at the next STOPR Governance Committee Meeting on April 24. - process has been in place for a number of years, STOPR staff send email today to ask Principals for bell time change requests - it takes 5 weeks to assess information and check if STOPR needs to change any bell times as well -any unresolved issues discussed with STOPR Admin Team - upon Governance approval on April 24, the completed information goes out in early May to schools - more efficient runs and more cost effective due to this process - 2015-16 St Sofia will return to its permanent site, but will return to its existing bell times prior to relocation

Moved by Jaspal Gill and seconded by Anna da Silva that the report entitled "2015-2016 Bell Time Revision Process· be received as information .

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4b- Revised Procedure STOPR038 -Anaphylactic Emergency Procedures

This procedure is currently entitled "Epipen Emergency Procedures" and was approved for implementation at the June, 2013 Governance meeting. A revised version of this procedure has been developed for Governance Committee review and approval. STOPR staff discussed the report, indicating they updated this version to enhance current procedures, i.e. term "epipen" is a brand name, replaced with •auto-injector". - Ontario Legislation Bill 3, Sabrina's Law referenced - automated download of necessary data which will identify students with life threatening allergies -driver's responsibilities amended -calling dispatch & ambulance - revisions to reflect both boards policies & procedures

Beth Bjarnason mentioned that Roy Wierenga worked with Lucy Papalonl and Eric Fischer at the DufferlnPeel Board; David Neale said similar input at Peel. A Committee member said this Is a good news story.

Moved by Beth Bjarnason and seconded by David Neale that:

S_TO P R STUDENT TRANSPORTATION OF PEEL REGION


1. The report entitled "Revised Procedure STOPR038 -Anaphylactic Emergency Procedures" be received for information.

2. Revised Procedure STOPR038 - Anaphylactic Emergency Procedures be approved for implementation .

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4c- Update- Railway Crossing Accidents

STOPR contracted school buses have been involved in two circumstances of train/bus collisions at protected railway crossings in Mississauga within a five month period. Mandatory investigations were conducted by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). Transport Canada convened a meeting on January 15, 2015 with the TSB, Ministry of Transportation, Canadian Pacific Railway, City of Mississauga, Stock Transportation, Switzer-Carty Transportation, Ontario School Bus Association and STOPR. The following initiatives were clearly identified and will be undertaken as soon as possible:

• The Ministry of Transportation provide a written communication to all municipalities in Ontario, directing that painted stop lines at railway crossings are consistently established perpendicular to the roadway and not parallel to the railway tracks

• The existing 5 - 8 second gap between activation of the flashing lights and activation of the crossing arm will be extended to 13 seconds at all stops on Canadian Pacific lines

• The lead time for activation of warning devices signaling a train will be extended to 40 seconds and implemented universally on all CP tracks in Ontario. Currently there is a range of lead times at protected railway crossings

STOPR Administration will continue to monitor all corrective measures. STOPR is pleased with proactive action by Transportation Safety Board meeting. Further discussion at the meeting identified that:

- STOPR staff referred to the April 4 accident; driver did everything he should have, opened the door, but beyond where arm comes down to get a visual, train was coming in the 5-8 second gap (Stock) - November 21 incident - this case front mirror had paint from GO train on it; similar circumstance where driver pulled forward to get a visual (Switzer-Carty) - neither driver followed protocol to drive through the arm to get off the tracks - received detailed reports from Transportation Safety Board re lines painted parallel or perpendicular and flashing lights activation time - safety expert was at meeting as well - STOPR staff brought up why school buses are the only vehicle required under the Highway Traffic Act to stop at tracks; School Bus Operators Association & OASBO will also push for a review of this requirement - these are the only 2 serious incidents for STOPR; many instances of buses getting hit from behind when stopping at the tracks as well - STOPR arranging for further training of all drivers re crossing railway tracks

Moved by David Neale, seconded by Anna da Silva that the report entitled "Update - Railway Crossing Accidents" be received for information . ......................................... ........................... .... ............................................ .. .... .. .... ...... carried

4d- Proposed Eligibility Reassessments 2015-2016

STOPR staff conducts eligibility reassessments annually and adjusts transportation eligibility as required. Eligibility reassessments are planned for seven different locations this year:

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GOVERNANCE COMMITIEE MINUTES Friday, January 30, 2015

Alton PS- improved pedestrian access: no students affected St. Nicholas Catholic School - 113 students; pedestrian route now in place; contingent on approval of crossing guard Stanley Mills PS- 17 students; enhanced pedestrian walkway Lorenville PS- 47 students; temporary transportation- sidewalks now in place St. Julia Catholic School - 116 students; request crossing guard at Second Line/Lamplight Way Meadowvale Village PS- 14 students; temporary transportation service currently Hawthorne PS & St. Jerome Catholic School- 17, 1 students respectively; pedestrian crossing enabled on The Queen sway west of Mavis

If there are new schools or adjusted boundaries, these would be affected as well.

In addition, St. Sofia was temporarily relocated to St. Kateri for 2014-15 and will return to its permanent site effective September 2015, at which time its previously established eligibility boundaries will be reinstated. Subsequent to governance approval, STOPR contacts Principals and communities; finalize details over next 4-6 weeks, contact municipalities to see if crossing guards will be in place; equitably employing the 2 boards requests.

Dufferin-Peel staff indicated that they meet with individual trustees with maps to go over any changes.

Moved by Jaspal Gill, seconded by Anna da Silva that the report entitled "Proposed Eligibility Reassessments for 2015-2016" be received for information .

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5 Additional Business

THE STOPR GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE MOVED INTO AN IN CAMERA SESSION

6 Adjournment

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by John Hrajnik at 11 :20 a.m.

The next STOP~ Governance Committee Meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in Keaton Boardroom A.

ada Silva Co-Chair, Governance Committee Student Transportation of Peel Region, STOPR

Pat Pierre Recorder

PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 8.1

Joint Meeting of the IP/C and PP&B Committees May 5, 2015

Response to Delegation by Stan Taylor regarding a retrospective study of Rick Hansen Secondary School pilot regarding Grade 9 Math and Physical Education offered in an AlB Format

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the response be received.

Background:

At the Regular Meeting of the Board held on March 24, 2015, Stan Taylor delegated the Board regarding a retrospective study of Rick Hansen Secondary School pilot project regarding Grade 9 math and Physical Education offered in an AlB Schedule format.

The attached letter will be sent in response to the delegation. I

Submitted by: Rick Williams,·chair, Instructional Program/ Curriculum Committee

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TrustHs

May 5, 2015

Stan Taylor 13 Craig Street Brampton, Ontario LSY 1H8

Dear Stan Taylor,

1 pees District 1 -School Board

"-" 5650 Huronlario Slreet Mfsslssauga, ON, Canada LSR 1C6 I 905.890.1010 1.800.668.1146 f 905.890.6747 www.peelschools.org

I am writing to acknowledge your delegation to the Instructional Program/Curriculum Committee on March 25, 2015 requesting "a retrospective study of the Rick Hansen Secondary School pilot project regarding Grade 9 Math and Physical education offered in an A/8 Schedule format."

In your presentation to the Committee you asked for the proposed study to include a questionnaire and survey of all students still remaining at the school from the second cohort of students in the pilot study in 2011-12. You also asked for interviews of a sample of those students. In addition, you requested a review of the grades of both cohorts involved in the study, plus the two year ·previous and the two years following their participation in the study. Finally, you asked for information on how many students transferred from academic math to applied math for the 6 year period from 2008 to 2014 and the number of students that continued into grade 10 physical education over that same period.

In reviewing your request, some advantages to undertaking this work and some challenges have been identified. In addition, detail of what a study of this scope would cost in terms of time and resources has been outlined.

Advantages

1. Obtaining retrospective perspectives, experiences, and attitudes from students who have participated in both full-year and semestered Math courses and Phys. Ed. courses is a strength of the proposed study.

2. Obtaining in-depth feedback regarding the advantages and challenges students experienced in both full-year and semestered Math courses will increase our understanding of student experiences.

3. Tracking the level of stability of student achievement over 5 years, and as students transition from full-year to semestered Math, is a strength.

Janet McDougald, Chair Suzanne Nurse, Vice-Chair Carrie Andi'IIWI

DavldGrHn -Suellwton Bred MacDonald Kathy McDonald Harldm Singh Rick Wllllama

Director of Education and Secretary TonyPontae

Associate Director, Instructional Support Services Scott Moreash

l;;s Stan Cameron Robert Crocker Nokha Dakroub

Associate Director, Operational Support Services Jaspal GID

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Challenges

1. Student Mobility: Student mobility will affect the validity and generalizability of qualitative and quantitative results for this proposed study. High mobility over 4 years (between grade 9 through to grade 12) will introduce a selection bias and affect the interpretation of results.

2. Lack of Comparison Group: a. Student enrollment trends in Math course levels (academic vs. applied) cannot be

attributed to the course schedule (full-year vs. semestered), without a comparison group.

b. Student enrollment trends in Phys. Ed. between grade 9 and grade 10 (and beyond) cannot be attributed to the course schedule (full-year vs. semestered), without a comparison group.

3. Retrospective Study Design: Retrospective studies introduce the potential for recall bias. The reporting of experiences and perceptions from three years prior (while in grade 9) may be incomplete/inaccurate among students in the cohort. This is a response-shift bias. Retrospective ratings are influenced by the present level of achievement and experiences to some extent.

4. Cognitive Ability: The student achievement results of this proposed study may be due to student cognitive ability, and not the course schedule (full year vs. semestered). Using a retrospective study makes it impossible to control for student ability. It will be difficult to ascertain the impact of course scheduling without assessing the contribution of student ability. In addition, without a 111atched comparison group, it will be difficult to ascertain the impact of course scheduling on student achievement.

Required Resources

Questionnaire and Interviews • Create questionnaire & interview

protocol • Administer questionnaire to all

students in cohort • Conduct interviews with students

(n=50) • Organize data • Data analysis • Report

Record Review • Obtain/review/organize report card

data • Obtain/review/organize enrolment

data • Data analysis

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Research Officer

Research Assistant

Research Officer

Research Assistant

5.5 weeks

2.5 weeks

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1 week

$9,900.00

$2,500.00

$5,400.00

$1,000.00

Based on the identified advantages, challenges, and estimated cost shared by administration with the Committee we have concluded that we cannot support the undertaking of such a study. Furthermore, we believe the issue you have raised with the Committee, and with the Board since the Fall of 2008, has been thoroughly explored and studied in depth to determine the merits of mandating all schools to adopt a full year math program twinned with physical education at the grade 9 and 10 level. The results of those studies and reports would indicate there is some advantage to a select group of students, mainly grade 9 applied math students, but there is minimal impact in achievement of students in the academic program. In fact, in some cases those students performed at a lower rate than those in semester programs in Peel and across the province.

Based on the review of the research literature prepared by Associate Director, Judith Nyman and Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Support Services, Chuck Waterman in October 2008, and the results and recommendations from the Cathexis Study of January 30, 2012 reported to the Instructional Program/Curriculum Committee on February 15, 2012 we continue to support the administration's position and the study's ultimate conclusion, "The full year schedule is only one part of a comprehensive math program that is designed to target student's needs rather than a 'quick fix' that may or (as is largely the case) may not improve achievement. As there were no improvements in achievement observed in students taking academic courses this evaluation does not support implementing full year math in the academic pathway."

While the Committee supports the administration's position not to mandate full year 29 mathematics instruction at grade 9 and 10 across the system, we do support the notion that we need to better meet the needs of students - particularly those in the applied program. We believe this is being addressed through a comprehensive balanced mathematics program which the board has embarked on during the 2014-15 school year known across the system as Engage Math. In addition, we are assured that schools make site based decisions regarding flexibility of course schedules to meet the needs of their student population. Across the system, as of November 2014 we have 1 09 classes being offered on a non-semester timetable within a semester school. In addition, we have 3 alternative sites that offer non-semestered programing to meet the unique needs of their students.

We believe the decision to modify school schedules to meet the needs of particular groups of students at individual sites is best made by the administration at the school in consultation with the superintendent supporting that site and with the support of the students and parents involved.

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On behalf of the Committee, thank you for once again for your ongoing commitment and advocacy on behalf of the students in the Peel District School Board. However, I need to highlight we have made a significant investment in time and effort into your many requests in this area. We believe we have sufficiently dealt with your requests of delegations and at this point we want to inform you that we will not be responding to future requests.

Sincerely,

Rick Williams Chair- Instructional Program/Curriculum Committee

PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 9.1 Joint Meeting of the IP/C and PP&B Committees May 5, 2015

Recommendations of the Regional Learning Choices Programs Steering Committee

Recommendations

It is recommended:

1. That the following Regional Learning Choices Program be approved:

(a) Erindale Secondary School will begin to offer a Regional Learning Choices Program, the International Baccalaureate Program, with the proposed catchment area, beginning September 2016.

2. The total start-up cost for this program, in the amount of $105,500, to be covered through the Board's uncommitted Working Fund Reserves.

Catchment Areas

The establishment of the International Baccalaureate Program at Erindale S.S will result in a boundary change with Glenforest S.S. effective September 2016. A map showing the proposed IB catchment areas has been attached to this report.

Prepared by: Ina Fournier, Superintendent of Education Jeff deFreitas, Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction Support Services

Submitted by: Scott Moreash, Associate Director, Instructional Support Services

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Regional Learning Choices Proposal Erindale Secondary School

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

Program Details

The International Baccalaureate program aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. This highly recognized academic program has existed at an international level since it originated in Geneva, Switzerland in 1968 and has been well established within the Peel District School Board since 1997. The IB program is designed to meet the needs of academically accelerated students who are pursuing a university pathway. The diploma program is a two-year program beginning in grade 11 that includes an international focus in the areas of Languages, Individuals and Societies, Mathematics and Computer Science, the Arts and Experimental Science. In addition to a rigorous, accelerated academic curriculum, students within the IB program receive a holistic educational experience with an emphasis on becoming active, compassionate global citizens and lifelong learners.

Students who are accepted into the Erindale Diploma Program will begin their journey in our Pre-IB program for grades 9 and 10 for the Language A, Language B, Mathematics, Arts, Social Studies, Technology, Physical Education and Science. This Pre-IB program is based on the Ontario curriculum with an emphasis on developing the skills required by the 21 51 century learner (collaboration, critical thinking, communication, creative thinking). 33 Exciting enhancements, experiential learning opportunities and effective guidance and mentoring will ensure that students are well supported and are socially, emotionally and academically prepared to enter the Diploma Program in grade 11 .

Once Erindale has established a robust IB Diploma Program and pending approval it is our intent, if accepted to offer the Diploma Program of the International Baccalaureate, to consider the Middle Years Program for our grade 9 and 10 students in the near future. The Middle Years Program would formalize the Pre-IB Program in preparing our students for the IB Diploma years.

Program Rationale

The International Baccalaureate provides students with an exciting, challenging program with high academic expectations, rigorous standards and a focus on community service. In today's global environment, students from around the world are seeking educational and career opportunities beyond our provincial and national boundaries. In order to be competitive at an international level, many students and parents within the Peel District School Board are seeking regional choice options in a variety of areas including Arts, Science and Technology, Advanced Placement and lB. The current demand for access to an International Baccalaureate program within the Peel District School Board far exceeds the number of spots available. At the only PDSB IB school in Mississauga, Glenforest SS, demand has risen from 400 applicants in 2011 to almost 600 in 2015 - competing for just 112 spots. For the current school year Glenforest had to turn away 450 students.

Erindale Secondary School is ideally situated in Southwest Mississauga. As this community diversifies, the need to keep up with the demand for IB opportunities is also growing. With the support of our stakeholders, we feel confident that Erindale Secondary School is an excellent choice to host the fourth International Baccalaureate site within the Peel District School Board. Our quest for this program is supported by:

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);;> Demand for IB placements across Peel far exceeds supply as evidenced by Glenforest turning away 450 students. This has resulted in thirty-four (34) Peel students paying to be bussed to a Halton IB school. This number does not include those Peel students who travel to Halton in other ways.

);;> A survey conducted in Grade 8 classrooms from local schools, showed strong interest in the IB program. J;;> Our staff are excited and supportive of taking on this new program based on discussions commencing in

September at Leadership meetings and staff meetings and they are committed to making the program Erindale's. J;;> Support from School Council, Family of Schools Superintendent and School Trustee for program. );;> Our facilities- well equipped, with a Ministry rated capacity of 1353. );;> Convenient location at Dundas and Erin Mills Parkway Intersection. It is close to South Common Mall which serves

as a transfer location for transit routes. Our location makes us easily accessible to students who are travelling from locations in the south and west parts of Mississauga.

J;;> Proximity to a variety of community organizations for partnerships (e.g. UTM), experiential learning opportunities (Riverwood Conservation Area) and community services (South Common Community Centre and local senior facility).

Experiential Learning

Providing authentic learning opportunities for all students will continue to be a priority for all programs and pathways. The development of enrichment activities that will compliment the classroom learning for all Pre-IB and DP students both within the curricular and co-curricular program will be of high priority. This will include a focus retreat to kick off the program each year, field trips related to curricular areas i.e. Science Centre, conservation areas, museums, and using technology in new ways to access virtual and real time participation at university lectures and guest speakers. Presently, we are connecting with other IB schools to talk about co-planning and co-learning opportunities where we can provide staff and students with shared learning experiences.

Our Pre-IB program will prepare students for the requirements of the DP program providing a challenging, accelerated learning program. Students in our Pre-IB program will travel in co-horted classes in grade 9 (English, Math, Science, French, Geography) and in grade 10 (English, French, Math Science, History). Final entry into the diploma program in grade 11 will involve the completion of the Pre-IB program, the maintenance of a 75 percent average, and consultation with teachers.

A distinguishing characteristic of the Diploma Program is a focus on the holistic education experience of each student. Students are required to take at least one subject from the six discipline based courses. Three of the subjects are at the Higher Level (HL) and three are taken at the Standard Level (SL). In addition, students will complete an interdisciplinary course called "Theory of Knowledge", complete an "Extended Essay'' and will participate in a variety of "Creativity, Action, Service" (CAS) experiences in the community over a two year period.

Pathway Chart

The pathway for each student will be individualized based on his or her destination. A sample of a pathway from grade 9 to graduation has been provided for a student who is preparing to enter a university program in Life Sciences.

Pathway to Life Sciences Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Pre-IB Pre-IB Diploma Program Diploma

Program

Group 1 - Studies in English English HL English HL English language and literature

Group 2- French French SL French Language acquisition

Group 3- Geography Canadian History SL Psych or Individuals and Societies Economics

Group 4 - Sciences Science Science HLBiology HL Biology

Group 5- Mathematics

Group 6 - The Arts

Other

Physical Education

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

Community, Action & Service (CAS)

Extended Essay (EE)

School Team

Math

Art

Bus/Tech

Physical Education

Math 10 Math 11

Careers & Civics Elective

HL Chemistry

SL Math

HL Chemistry

Philosophy (TOK)

The development of an IB program requires a solid commitment from many stakeholders and requires student and community interest, governing body support and staff dedication. The strong commitment from Erindale staff grew throughout the year in open conversations at leadership meetings and staff meetings. All staff indicated the desire to bring IB to Erindale as determined in a staff vote. We have teams of teachers working together to learn more about the IB program and how we can implement the diploma program for IB at Erindale.

TEAMS STAFF TEAMS

Superintendent Patricia Rossall

Administration Sandra Trupp, Principal; Sumble Kaukab, VP; Chris Lane, VP

Guidance Julie Willows, Michael Simpson

Diploma Coordinator Mark Miller

TOK Christine Thresher, Mirjan Krstovic, Lawrence Marler

CAS Kristine Bridgman, Adrian Manickam, Mirjan Krstovic

Extended Essay Michelle Bollinger; Tonya Lesaux, Mark Miller, Melissa Wilson

Studies in language and literature Mark Miller, Mary Louise Duncan, Angela Pitamber

Language acquisition Angie Bassett, Paul Miranda

Individuals and society Eric Tunney, Melissa Wilson, Christine Thresher, Mike Whyte

Sciences Andrew Jordan, Matt Ott, Adrian Manickam, Julie Goruk. Louise Villalta

Mathematics Carol Shiffman, Christie Spizzirri, Kayla Corkum

The Arts Shannon Hayes, Sheena Currie, Laura Jack, Rebecca Messmer

Ubrary Michelle Bollinger

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Partnerships

Erindale S.S. has already established solid relationships with the three current Peel District School Board schools that are IB sites. Building on the relationships developed by our current principal when she was a vice-principal at Glenforest S.S., we invited Daphne Habib, the Glenforest DP Coordinator and Diploma International Baccalaureate Schools of Ontario {DIBSO) Vice-President to share with the implementation teams and answer questions about lB. The school teams are networking with current IB teachers and administrators to gather information in order to make the best possible decisions about the Erindale implementation plan. We will continue to develop networks by attending the AGM for the IB schools of Ontario in June 2015.

Erindale has built strong partnerships in the community. We are an Eco school, an advocate of the United Way, work with local universities and colleges hosting teacher candidates and providing co-op placements. We are connected with UTM through a joint sponsorship of the Mississauga Swim Club. Erindale is also very proud of the partnership with Turner Porter and Erinwood Ford, who support our students in a variety of ventures. Our community relationships support a large variety of co-op opportunities available to our students. These partnerships will also serve to benefit our IB students as they provide connections to real life pathways and learning experiences.

Certifications and Training

Students enrolled in International Baccalaureate will be working towards earning two diplomas concurrently: an Ontario Secondary School Diploma and an IB diploma. Students will need to complete 30 credits, 40 hours of community service and the OSSL T in order to receive their OSSD. The IB diploma requires 6 courses to be completed (3 higher level, 3 standard level). In addition, students must complete an interdisciplinary course called "Theory of Knowledge", complete the "Extended Essay'' and report in their participation in "Creativity, Action, Service" during their grade 11 and grade 12 years.

Projected Student Enrolment

Year 1 (2016) 2 (2017) 3 (2018) 4 (2019)

IB Program 112 224 336 448

Regular Program* 764 769 796 786

Totals 876 993 1132 1234

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Application Criteria

Erindale S.S. will be working collaboratively with the Secondary School Regional Program Committee to align our application criteria and dates with existing IB schools within the Peel District School Board. We are hoping to accept 112 students into our grade 9 pre-IB program for September, 2016 and will continue to accept this number each year, resulting in a finaiiB membership of 448 students. An information session will be held at the school each Fall for interested grade 8 students and their parents. The application package will be available to all interested students in an on-line format. Application timelines will be posted on the school website and will also align with the other regional programs in the District. Students will be considered based on their Grade 7 Final Report Card, their Grade 8 Interim Report and a written response to a critical thinking question. Following the review of all applicants, successful candidates will be entered Into a lottery. Successful candidates from this phase will be offered admission into the Pre-IB program. Application and placement fees for Pre-IB and DP will be aligned with the other IB regional programs within the Peel District School Board. We are already in discussion with our feeder school administrators and once we have approval we will be scheduling times where students and parents can learn more about this exciting opportunity.

New Program Expenses and Other Implications

We are seeking a total of $105,500 from the board to fund the implementation of IB at Erindale.

The implementation of an IB program requires a substantial amount of startup funds to support the training of staff, the development of a Resource Centre that supports the IB curriculum and the IB application fees. The funding of the program (as presented in the chart below) has been reviewed closely by the school team, our Superintendent and the Associate Director and represents a commitment to supplement the schools budget and provide the funding required to officially obtain IB certification in the year 2017-2018, leading to IB course offerings for students in 2018-2019.

NEW PROGRAM EXPENSES

Expense 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019

Training for Administrators and 4 X $3,000 = Sustained by SOE $12,000 Fees

Training for 2 X $3,000 = 1 x$3,000 = Sustained by Guidance/Library/Coordinator $6,000 $3,000 Fees

Training for Diploma Teachers Category 1 Category 1 Sustained by Curriculum 8 Curriculum 8 Fees X $3,000 = x$3,000 = $24,000 $24,000

IB Application Fees $4,500 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 Sustained by Fees

Library Resources $8,500 $8,500 Sustained by Fees

Cost of an L TO for 1 Semester Included in Included in Included in (95 days x $250/Day) Staff Staff Formula Staff

Formula Formula

Program Start Up Costs $22,500 $45,500 $42,500 $10,000 Sustained by Fees

Superintendent School Support ($5,000) ($5,000) ($5,000) ($5,000) Funds

Total Program Start Up funds $17,500 $40,500 $37,500 $5,000 Total= requested from Board $105,500

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Proposed 18 Boundary Change - September 2016 Erindale S.S. (9-12) • New IB Centre Glenforest S.S. (9-12) -IB Boundary Change

Prepared by: PHI Dls1rict School Board Planning & Accommodation

Map data courtesy of the Region r:A Peel Planning Department, the Peel District School Board Planning Department, the City of Brampton, the City of Mluissauga and the Town of Caladon

April, 2015


Capital Priorities 2016 - 2018

Recommendation

It is recommended the following list of 13 Capital Priorities be approved.

PDS8 S::U r': I erg. Student Site

Project Name App. Funcfng Occupancy Status Cormuniy I M.onicipaliy SOE Trustee Will Reliew

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1 1 Mlunt Pleasant# 8 P.S. Yes I No I 850 I K-8 I 16-5ep Own Mlunt Pleasant/ 8 IIJH SN Alioa. James Griew ! 2 I Credit Valley Sub Area 3 # 1 P .S. Yes I No I 850 I K-8 16-5ep I Neg Credit Valley I 8 TB DG James Potter, Huttonloitle ; 3 I Countryside 'vlllage P.S. Yes No I 850 I K-8 16-5ep Own Countryside 'vlllages I 8 PN tb .a James Griew

I 4 I MluntPieasant# 7 P.S. Yes No 850 I K-8 16-5ep Own Mlunt Pleasant I 8 Mil SN Alloa. James Griew

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5 City Centre P .S. No No 850 I K-8 17-5ep lb.a. City Centre I M PC JMc Bengale, C.Hadfleld, F&Ovlew, Queens ton, Carria 6 Bramwest Sub Area 3 # 1 P.S. Yes No 850 I K-8 17-5ep Own Bram West/B TB SN Eldorado, Huttomolle

17 Vales of Humber# 1 P.S. No No 850 I K-8 17-5ep N'S Vales of Humber I B JU tb .B James Griew

I 8 I Mlunt Pleasant# 3 P.S. I No No 850 I K-8 17-5ep N'S Mlunt Pleasant/ B tJH SN Alloa 9 I Credit Valley Sub Area 1 # 1 P .S. I Yes No 850 I K-8 17-5ep N'S I Credit Valley I B TB DG Lorenloille

!101 Mlunt Pleasant# 1 S.S. Yes No 1,50019-12 17-5ep Own I Mlunt Pleasant/ B tJH SN FMSS, CV#2SS : I I I I I I I I ,..

I 2018 I I I I I I I I I I 11' Countryside 'vlllages # 2 P.S. ' Yes I No 1 850 I K-81 1 8-Sep I Neg I Countryside 'vlllages I B I PN I tb .a I James Grie~oe , Countryside 'vlllage

,121 Bramwest Sub Area 3 # 2 P.S. I No I No I 850 I K-8 I 1 8-Sep I Des I Bram West/B I TB I SN I Bramwest 3 # 1, Huttonloille ' I James Gne~oe , Countryside 'vltlage . 13; Countrys1de Villages# 5 P.S. I No I No I 850 I K-8 I 18-5ep 1 Des 1 Countryside Villages I B 1 PN t tb .a :

Nates: a) Site Status abbreviations as fallows: Own = Owned; APS = Agreement of Purchase & Sale; Neg = Negotiating; Des = Designated b) These are geographic and construction "Project• names only. Naming of new schools is subject to Peel District School Board policy# 27- Naming of Schools.

Background

The Ministry of Education has advised they will be seeking new school capital project submissions in early May 2015.

Administration will be requested to provide the Ministry with a list of Board approved capital priority projects that are required no later than the 2018-19 school year. It is expected prioritized business cases will be submitted to the Ministry by mid-June 2015.

The capital project priority order will be subject to Ministry review and change.

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The business case submissions are intended to support the Board's priority list of projects and explain the compelling need for new schools in growth areas of the Board.

The Ministry funding approval announcement has been scheduled for the first week of school in September 2015.

The map on the following page identifies the locations of the capital priorities listed.

Prepared by: Suzanne Blakeman, Senior Planner Submitted by: Randy Wright, Controller Planning and Accommodation

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Prepared by: Peel District School Board Planning & AccommodaUon

Map dar.. cour11t&y of the Region of Peel PJ..-.nlng Department, the Peel Olslrlct School Board Planning Department, tha City of Brampton, City of Mlaalssauga and the Town of Cllledon. I Dtotrict

• pee Schoullloonl ......... Upd•IIKI Aprll, 2015

Peel District School Board 10.1 Joint Meeting of the IP/C and PP&B Committees May 5, 2015

Information from Regional Learning Choices Programs (RLCP) Committee

Recommendations

It is recommended that this report be received.

Background

The Regional Learning Choices Program (RLCP) Committee met on March 24, 2015. For information, the following is a summary of discussions and/or recommendations stemming from this committee.

• A review and celebration of the successes of Truck and Coach - Bramalea SS, IBT: Meadowvale SS, and IBT: GGMSS programs were shared

• Erindale Secondary School's proposal requesting the International Baccalaureate Regional Program for Erindale Secondary School was supported by the RLCP committee. They will next share their proposal with IPC and PP &B.

• The following amendment to the Operating Procedure wording was supported by this 41 RLCP Committee as follows:

Process for admitting a student other than at the point of entry for the program: o Any Peel Region student who is currently enrolled in a Regional Learning

Choices Program may request entrance into the same Regional Learning Choices program at another school location if: a) The student has moved residences within Peel, and b) There is space in the program at the school requested.

• The committee will investigate what other Boards provide for high performance athletes and how modified days are employed to support their training requirements.

Prepared by: Ina Fournier, Co-Chair, Regional Learning Choices Programs Committee

Submitted by: Jeff de Freitas, Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction Support Services


Information regarding Extra Curricular Athletics

Recommendation:

It is recommended that this oral report be received.

Background:

• New Role: Resource Teacher: Extra Curricular Athletics • Recognizing, Celebrating, and Supporting Peel Athletics • Data • Development of Excellence of Coaching • Expansion & Growth of Peel Athletics • Attraction & Retention • Moving Forward 43

Prepared by: John Uren, Resource Teacher, Extra Curricular Athletics

Submitted by: Jeff deFreitas, Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction Support Services


Joint Meeting ofthe IP/C and PP&B Committees

Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee Meeting Dates 2015-2016

Recommendation

It is recommended that the following schedule be received.

Background

The attached schedule outlines the meeting schedule for the Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee for 2015-2016.

Prepared and submitted by:

Jeff deFreitas Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Support Services

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SCHEDULE OF INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS/CURRICULUM COMMITTEE MEETING DATES 2015-2016

All meetings are held on the third Wednesday of every month in the Brampton Room at 6:00 pm.

September 16, 2015

October 21, 2015

November 18, 2015

December 16,2015

January 20, 2016

February 17, 2016

March 30, 2016*

May 18,2016

June 22, 2016

Note: The Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee will not meet in April due to Education Week.

Note*: The March date may change due to a conflict with an arts showcase event.



Schedule of 2015/16 Physical Planning & Building Committee {PP&B) Meetings

Recommendation

It is recommended the following schedule be received.

Background

1. Wednesday, September 9, 2015 2. Wednesday, October 7, 2015 3. Monday, October 19, 2015 (Supplementary Meeting- Annual Planning Document) 4. Tuesday, November 3, 2015 5. Wednesday, January 6, 2016 6. Tuesday, February 2, 2016 7. Tuesday, March 1, 2016 8. Tuesday,April5,2016 9. Tuesday, May 3, 2016 10. Wednesday, June 1, 2016

These dates will be entered on the EL YXYR Permits site once approved.

Note: Physical Planning & Building Committee meetings commence at 6:00p.m.

To the best of our knowledge, the proposed schedule does not conflict with any other key Board activities (eg. Education Week). Nevertheless, adjustments may be proposed by the Chair of PP&B with appropriate notification to the members of PP&B and the Board.

Prepared and Submitted by: Randy Wright, Controller of Planning and Accommodation Support Services

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Timeline: Pupil Accommodation Review & Community Planning and Partnership Policies and Procedures

Recommendation

It is recommended the following report be received.

Background

In late 2014 and early 2015 the Ministry of Education consulted on improvements to Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines (PARG) and incorporated feedback from consultation into the new PARG released March 26, 2015. After consultation with key stakeholders including municipal sector representatives, the Ministry revised the Community Planning and Partnership Guideline (CPPG) to more closely link with PARG. As a result, CPPG and PARG have undergone a significant transformation with consultative and administrative reliance upon one another.

School boards have been requested to ensure they review the new PARG and CPPG respectively, and amend their local pupil accommodation review policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the new Ministry guidelines. A school board must consult with its local communities prior to adopting or subsequently amending corresponding board policies and procedures. This includes community consultation on the factors that could trigger a modified pupil accommodation review process before these factors are adopted as part of the board's pupil accommodation review policies and procedures.

The following is the proposed timeline schedule for the administrative review, community consultation and board approval of policies and procedures aligned with the Ministry of Education's new PARG and CPPG.

1. Directors Office Meeting 2. Leadership Council 3. Trustee Review Committee 4. Consultation with Local Communities

• Mississauga • Brampton • Caledon

5. Trustee Review Committee 6. Physical Planning & Building Committee 7. Regular Meeting of Board Approval

Prepared by: Suzanne Blakeman, Senior Planner

June 8, 2015 June 11, 2015 2nd week of June 2015

4th week of September 2015 4th week of September 2015 1st week of October 2015 4th week of October 2015 November 3, 2015 November 9, 2015 (tentative)

Submffted by: Randy Wright, Controller of Planning and Accommodation Support Services

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Application Status Update

Recommendation

It is recommended this report be received.

Background

Below is a list of development applications reviewed by staff for the month of March 2015 with the letters sent to the respective municipality attached.

With respect to the listed applications, the anticipated number of students that will be generated were either included in previous projections and sufficient school accommodation is in place or will be provided by new schools approved in the Board's Annual Planning Document.

Trustee Municipality Schools Application Location Type of Total Anticipated

Application Number Units Students Nurse/ Brampton • Roberta Bondar P.S. 21T-14009B 14 Draft Plan of 50 22 McDonald/ • Brampton Chinguacousy Subdivision Green Centennial S.S. Road

Andrews Brampton • Walnut Grove P.S. 21CDM- 1 to 67 Utopia Draft Plan of 50 28 • Castlebrooke S.S. 14005B Way Condominium

Cameron Caledon . Palgrave P.S . 21T-95027C 0 Mount Rezoning and 42 18 . Humberview S.S . & RZ 95-11 Pleasant Road Draft Plan of (Revised (Northeast Subdivision Submission) comer of Mount

Pleasant Road and the C.P.R.)

Cameron Caledon • Palgrave P.S . POPA 12-05, 6600 Old Official Plan 321 131 • Humberview S.S. RZ 12-17 & Church Road Amendment,

21T-12004C Rezoning and (Revised Draft Plan of Submission) Subdivision

Andrews Brampton • Hanover P.S. 21CDM- 180 Howden Draft Plan of 81 33 • Williams Parkway 14006B Boulevard Condominium

Sr. • North Park S.S.

Cameron Caledon • SouthFields Village SPA 2015- Block 125, Plan Site Plan 56 21 P.S. 005 43M-1978 Approval

• Mayfield S.S. (North side of Fawnrldge Road, East of Learmont Avenue)

Nurse/ Brampton • Somerset Drive P.S. 21T-14008B Southeast Official Plan 31 14 Green/ • Robert H. Lagerquist (C01E18.017) comer of Amendment, Cameron Sr. Hurontario Rezoning and

• Heart Lake S.S. Street and Draft Plan of Highwood Road SubdMslon

Prepared by: Branko Vidovic, Intermediate Planning Officer

Submitted by: Randy Wright, Controller of Planning and Accommodation Support Services

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March 9, 2015

Ms. Jeun Morrison, MCIP RPP Development Planner City ofBrampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2

Dear Ms. Morrison:

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RE: Applicatioa to Amead the Ofllclal Plan ud ZoDiDg By-law-T03E1S.Oll Gapoa & Law Urbu Plallaen Limited- 2114987 Oatarlo IDe. City ofBramptoa

The Peel District School Board has reviewed the above noted application based on its School Accommodation Criteria and has no comment as this is for a hotel development and no students are anticipated.

The Board wishes to be notified of the decision of Council with respect to this proposed application.

If you require any further information please contact me at 905-890-1010, ext. 2724.

Bnmko Vidovic Intermediate Planning Officer Planning and Accommodation Dept

c. D. Dundas, Peel District School Board N. Cih. Duft'erin-Pecl Catholic District School Boant (email ooly)

T03EIS.Oll c:ommc11t doc

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March 9, 2015

Ms. Michelle Gervais Development Plmmer City ofBrampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2

Dear Ms. Gervais:

5!1511 Hllelllldo81111l Mlsllaalga. ON, Cll1lda L5R 1 C8 I IID5A 1D10 1.11111.888.1148 I 1105.81111.1141 www.paelschoo $.111Jl

RE: Application for a Proposed Dnft Plan of Subdivision - 21 T -14009B Far Sight Investmeatl Ltd. City ofBnmptoD

The Peel District School Board has reviewed the above noted application based on its School Accommodation Criteria and has the following comments:

The anticipated yield from this plan is as follows: 17 K-8 5 9-12

The students are presently within the following attendance areas:

Enrolment Capacity # of Portables

Roberta Bondar P .S. Brampton Centennial S.S.

862 1,165

769 1,404

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The Board requires the inclusion of the following conditions in the Conditions of Draft Approval as well as the Engineering Agreement

1. Prior to final approval. the City ofBrampton shall be advised by the School Boatd(s) that satisfactory ammgements n:pnting the provision and distribution of educaticmal fBcilities have been made between the developer/applicant and the School Board( a) for this plan.

2. The developer shall agree to eteet and maintain signs at the entrances to the development which sbal1 advise prospective purchases that due to present school facilities, some of the children ftom the subdivision may have to be accommodated in temporary tacilities or bused to schools, according to the Board's Transportation Policy.

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Aaoclalt 01.-.c~Dr, lnstnlclloiW Support Services Salllllnah Atsacl3te Dtm:tor, Opetetianal Support Services JapiiGI

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3. The Board requires that the following clause be placed in any agn:ement of purchase and sale entered into with respect to any units in this plan, within a period of five years from the date of registration of the subdivision agreement:

"Whereas, despite the efforts of the Peel District School Board. sufficient accommodation may not be available for all anticipated students in the neighbourhood schools, you are hereby notified that some students may be accommodated in temporary facilities or bused to schools outside of the area. according to the Board's Transportation Policy. You are advised to contact the School Accommodation department of the Peel District School Board to detmnine the exact schools."

4. The Board requires that the following clause be placc:d in any agreement of purchase and sale entered into with respect to any units in this plan. within a period of five years from the date of registration of the subdivision agreement:

"The purchaser agrees that for the purposes of transportation to school the residents of the development shall agree that the children will meet the school bus on roads presently in existence or at another designated place convenient to the Board."

An addition. portables, boundary change and/or school re-organization may be required at the affected school(s) to accommodate the anticipated number of students from this development ·



Yours truly,

u~ Branko V"uiovic Intermediate Planning Officer PIBDDing and Accommodation Dept.

c. D. Dundas, Peel District School Board N. Cih, Dufferin-Pecl Catholic District School Board (email only)

21T·l40C5B commeat doc

March 101h, 2015

Mr. Yuri Mantsvetov Development Planner City of Brampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2

Dear Mr. Mantsvetov:

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RE: Draft Plan of Condominium AppUeatlon- 21CDM-14005B Block 25 of Registered Plan 43M·19Sl Daniels LR Corporatioa 1 to 67 Utopia Way City ofBramptoa (Ward 8)

The Peel District School Board has reviewed the above noted development application (SO residential townhouse units) based on its School Accommodation Criteria and has the following comments:

The anticipated yield from this plan is as follows: 22 K-8 6 9-12


Walnut Grove P.S. Castlebrooke s.s.

Enrolment Capacity

977 1,890

861 1,533

#of Portables

12 11

The Board requires the inclusion of the following conditions in the Conditions of Draft Approval as well as the Development Agreement

1. Prior to final approval, the City of Brampton shall be advised by the School Board(s) that satisfactory arrangements regarcting the provision and distribution of educational facilities have been made between the developer/applicant and the School Board(s) for this plan.

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2. The developer shall agree to erect and maintain signs at the entrances to the development which ~ advise prospective purchasers that due to present school facilities, some of the chlldren from the development may have to be accommodated in temporary facilities or bused to schools, according to the Board's Transportation Policy."

3. The Board requires that the following clause be placed in any agreement of purchase and sale entered into with respect to any units in this plin. within a period of five years from the date of registration of the condominium agreement:

''Whereas, despite the efforts of the Peel District School Board, sufficient accommodation may not be available for all anticipated students in the neighbourhood schools, you are hereby notified that some students may be accommodated in temporary facilities or bused to schools outside of the area, according to the Board's Transportation Policy. You are advised to contact the School Accommodation department of the Peel District School Board to determine the exact schools ...

4. The Board requires that the following clause be placed in any agreement of purchase and sale entered into with respect to any units in this plan, within a period of five years from the date of registration of the condominium agreement:

"The purchaser agrees that for the purposes of transportation to school the residents of the development shall agree that the children will meet the school bus on roads presently in existence or at another desi~ place convenient to the Board."

An addition, portables, boundary change and/or school re~organization may be required at the affected school(s) to accommodate the anticipated number of students from this development.


If you require any further information please contact me at 905-890-1010, ext 2217.

Amar BURPI Plannins Assistant Planning and Accommodation Dept.

c. D. Dundas, Peel District School Board N. Cih, Dufferin~Peel Catholic District School Board (email only)

CDM~140058 commenLdoc

March 1olh. 201s

Stephanie McVrttie Senior Development Planner Town of Caledon 6311 Old Chun:h Road Caledon East, ON L7C 116

Dear Ms. McVittie:

RE: Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision FOe No: 21T-95027C & RZ 95-11 BeaverbaD Homes (Previously Known as Spina) 0 Mount Pleuant Road Northeast comer of Mount Pleasant Road and the Canadian Pacific Railway To1n1 of Caleclon

The Peel District School Board bas reviewed the above noted application (42 estate lot single detached residential) based on its School Accommodation Criteria and has the following comments:

The anticipated yield from these plans are as follows: 12 6

K-8 9-12

The students generated are presently within the following attendance areas:

Enrolment CJmacitv

Palgrave P.S. Humberview S.S.

For the Subdivision aPPlication:

468 1,123

684 1,437

# of Portables

0 2

The Board requires the inclusion of the following condition in the Conditions of Draft Approval as well as the Subdivision AgRement:

The Board requires that the following clause be placed in any agreement of purchase and sale entered into with n:spect to any lots on this piBD, within a period of five years from the date of registration of the subdivision agreement:

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'"Whereas, despite the efforts of the Peel District School Board, sufficient aCQOJDlllOdation may not be available for all anticipated students in the neighbourhood schools. you arc hereby notified that some students may be accommodated in temporary facilities or bused to schools outside of the area, according to the Board's Transportation Policy. You are advised to contact the School .Accommodation department of the Peel District School Board to determine the exact schools."

For the Rezoning amdication;

The Board has no comments as any requirements will be met through the subdivision application.


Yours truly,

;A:£~-Bnmko Vidovic Intermediate Planning Officer Planning and Accommodation Dept.

c. D. Dundas, Peel District School Board S. Cox, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (email only)

21T-9S027C comment doc

March 13, 2015

Ms. Stephanie McVittie Senior Development Planner Town ofCaledon 6311 Old Church Road Caledon. ON L7C 1J6

Dear Ms. McVittie:

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5850 HllaiiiiiiD SlrMl ll!n'swnga, ON, Cllllda L5R 1C8 11105.8911.1010 1.8110a 1148 I 9115.11811.8747 www.pee:schoos.arg

RE: Proposed Offieial Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law and Draft Plan of Subdivision AppUeations -Revised, March 2015 POPA 12-05, RZ 12-17 &: 21T-12004C Paul King on behalf of Caledon Villu Corp. 6600 Old Church Road Pt. Lot 21, Cone. 2 (Albion) North side of Old Church Road, east Bide of llmis Lake Road Town ofCaledon

The Peel District School Board has reviewed the above noted applications based on its School Accommodation Criteria and has the following comments:

The anticipated yield from these plans are as follows: 89 K-8 42 9-12

The students generated are presently within the following attendance areas:

Enrolment Capacity # of Portables

Palgrave P.S. Humberview S.S.

For the Subdivision appHciltion;

468 1,123

684 1,437

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The Board requires the inclusion of the following conditions in the Conditions of Draft Approval as well as the Subdivision Agreement

1. The developer sball agree to erect amd maintain signs at the entrances to the subdivision which sball advise prospective pmcbases that due to present school filcilitics, some of the c:bildren ftom the subdivision may have to be accommodated in tempotal')' facilities or bused to schools, according to the Board's Transportation Policy.

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Assoa.te Director, IIIStruCIIOIIal Suppon Servaces Baalllb'ellh

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2. The Board requires that the following clause be placed in any agreement of pmchase and sale entered into with respect to any lots on this plan, within a period of five years from the date of registration of the subdivision agreement:

"Wheleas. despite the efforts of the Peel District School Board, sufficic:nt accommodation may not be available for all anticipated students in the neighbourhood schools, you are beteby notified that some students may be accommodated in temporary facilities or bused to sdlools outside of the area, according to the Board's Transportation Policy. You are advised to contact the School Accommodation department of the Peel District School Board to determine the exact schools."

For the POPA and Rezoning amzlication:

The Board has no comments as any requirements will be met through the subdivision application.


Yours truly,

Branko Vidovic Intermediate Planning Officer Planning and Accommodation Dept.

c. D.Dundas, Peel District School Board N. Cih, Duffcrin-Peel Catholic District School Board (email only)

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March 24th, 2015

Mr. Yuri Mantsvetov Development Planner City ofBrampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton. ON L6Y 4R2

Dear Mr. Mantsvetov:

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RE: Draft Plan of Condominium AppUcation- llCDM-140068 Registered Plan 43M-661 & 43M·717 Your Home Developments (Howden) Corporation 180 Howden Boulevard City ofBrampton (Ward 7)

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The Peel District School Board has reviewed the above noted development application (81 condominium townhouse units) based on its School Accommodation Criteria and has the following comments:

The anticipated yield from this plan is as follows: 15 K-5 7 6-8 11 9-12


Enrolment Capacity #of Portables

Hanover P.S. Williams Parkway Sr. North Park S.S.

288 690 1,379

337 639 1,308

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The Board requires the inclusion of the following conditions in the Conditions of Draft Approval as well as the Development Agr:eemcm:

1. The developer shall BgR:e to erect and maintain signs at the entrances to the development which shall advise prospective purchasers that doe to present school facilities, some of the children from the development may have to be accommodated in temporary facilities or bused to schools, according to the Board's Transportation Policy."

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Associ8111 Dlm:tor, llll1nlctlonal Support Services Seal Mcnllh

AsMcJate Director, Op.ratlanat Support Services .IGpiiCII

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''Whereas, despite the efforts of the Peel District School Board, sufficient accommodation may not be available for all anticipated students in the neighbourhood schools. you are hereby notified that some students may be accommodated in temporary facilities or bused to schools outside of the area. according to the Board's Transportation Policy. You are advised to contact the School Accommodation department of the Peel District School Board to determine the exact schools."


"The purebaser agrees that for the purposes of transportation to school the residents of the development shall agree that the children will meet the school bus on roads presently in existence or at another designated place convenient to the Board."

An addition. ponables, boundary change and/or school re-organization may be required at the affected school(s) to accommodate the anticipated number of students from this development.

The Board wishes to be notified of the decision of Council with respect to this proposed application. ·


Amar Singh, BURPl Planning Assistant Planning and Accommodation Dept.

c. D. Dundas, Peel District School Board N. Cih, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (email only)

2lCDM-14006B comnu:nt.cloc

March 25, 2015

Mr. Brandon Ward Senior Development Planner Town of Caledon 6311 Old Church Road Caledon, ON L7C 1J6

Dear Mr. Ward:

RE: Application for Site Plan Approval (Full-Stream Process) SPA 2015-005 Monarch Townhouse Development- Block 125 Southfiel~s m Community Inc. Stage 2 (Monarch Corporation) Block 125, Plan 43M-1978, Mayfield West Town of Caledon

The Peel District School Board has reviewed the above noted application based on its School Accommodation Criteria and has the following comments:

The anticipated yield from this plan is as follows: 13 8

K-8 9-12


SouthFields Village P.S. Mayfield S.S.

Enrolment Capacity

860 1,821

763 1,734

# of Portables

7 3

The Board requires the inclusion of the following conditions to the Site Plan Agreement and Condominium Agreement documents thereafter:

1. The developer shall agree to erect and maintain signs at the entrances to the development which shall advise prospective purchasers that due to present school facilities, some of the children from the development may have to be accommodated in temporary facilities or bused to schools, according to the Board's Transportation Policy."

2. The Board requires that the following clause be placed in any agreement of purchase and sale entered into with respect to any units in this plan, within a period of five years from the date of registration of the condominium agreement

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''Whereas, despite the efforts of the Peel District School Board, sufficient accommodation may not be available for all anticipated students in the neighbourhood schools, you are hereby notified that some students may be accommodated in temporary facilities or bused to schools outside of the area, according to the Board's Transportation Policy. You are advised to contact the School Accommodation department of the Peel District School Board to determine the exact schools."

3. The Board requires that the following clause be placed in any agreement of purchase and sale entered into with respect to any units in this plan, within a period of five years from the date of registration ofthe condominium agreement:

"The purchaser agrees that for the purposes of transportation to school the residents of the development shall agree that the children will meet the school bus on roads presently in existence or at another designated place convenient to the Board."

An addition, portables, boundary change and/or school re-organization may be required at the affected school(s) to accommodate the anticipated number of students from this development.

The Board wishes to be notified of the decision of the Town ofCaledon with respect to this proposed Site Plan Approval and subsequent Plan of Condominium.

lfyou require any further information please contact me at 905-890-1010, ext. 2724.

Yours truly,

Branko Vidovic Intermediate PlaiJiling Officer Planning and Accommodation Dept

c. D.Dundas, Peel District School Board N. Cih, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (email only)

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March 31". 2015

Ms. Andrea Dear-Muldoon Development Planner City of Brampton 2 Wellington Street West Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2

Dear Ms, Dear-Muldoon:

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RE: Applications to Amend the Omdal Plan, Zonlog By-law and Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision- 21 T-140088 I C01E18.017 MMM Group Limited 2042843 Ontario Incorporated I Trevi Homes Incorporated Southeast corner of Hurontarlo Street and Highwood Road City of Brampton, Ward 2

The Peel District School Board has reviewed the above noted application (31 three-storey freehold townhouse dwellings) based on its School Accommodation Criteria and has the following comments:

The anticipated yield from this plan is as follows: 7 K-5 3 6-8 4 9-12


Enrolment Capacity ## of Portables

Somerset Drive P,S, Robert H. Lagerquist Sr. Heart Lake S.S.

379 618 1,306

571 637 1,269

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The Board requires that the following clause be placed in any agreement of purchase and sale entered into with respect to any units in this plan, within a period of five years from the date of registration of the development agreement:

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"Whereas, despite the efforts of the Peel District School Board, sufficient accommodation may not be available for all anticipated students in the neighbourhood schools, you ue hereby notified that some students may be accommodated in temporary facilities or bused to schools outside of the mea. according to the Board's Transportation Policy. You are advised to contact the School Accommodation department of the Peel District School Board to detennine the exact schools."



~ Amar Singh, BURP! Planning Assistant Planning and Accommodation Dept.

c. D. Dundas, Peel District School Board . N. Cih, Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (email only)

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Tender Activity Report

Recommendation

It is recommended the attached report be received.

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Prepared by: Marlene McAlister, Materials Manager

Submitted by: David Neale, Controller of Corporate Support Services

Tender/ Proposal

Number

L15-3799

Note#1

M15-3798

Note#1

RFPM15-3805

Note#1

NOTE#1

NOTEII2

Description of Goods Duration of

or Services Requested Contract

CCTV System Inspections, 31-Dec-16 1 Repairs and

Supply and Installation of Additional Cameras

I as Required

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~----------- I Microsoft EES Enterprise Licensing 31-0ec-15 1

with

opUonal2 x .

1 year I extensions

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Forefront Identity Manager (FIM) 1-5ep-15 Implementation Services

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0> PEEL DISTRIC~CHOOL BOARD

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

TENDER ACTIVITY REPORT MARCH 27, 2015- APRIL 22, 2015

Tender/ Number of Proposal · Document

Award Date Takers

31-Mar-15 56

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6-Mar-15 7

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Bidders

Altel Integrated Systems Cobra Integrated

Converglnt Technologies Maxtech Security Systems

Quinn Digital Asset Protection Ramcom Communications

Sound Security Systems Inc.

CDWCanada SHI Canada ULC

Softcholce LP

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1-Apr-14 I Purchasing Collaborative Purchasing - RFP Issued by

I Greater Essex County District School Board I

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WI..-.- Tot.~ Dollar Award Is alated, II repr .. enls the lowest acceplable bid received and has been awarded to the lowest acceplable bidder.

Successful

Bldder(s)

Ramcom Communications

Softcholce LP

Avalerls Inc.

WI..-. two or-. Total Dollar amounta are abown, this repreaents a split award to various lowest acceptable bidders with the lowest overell costs being applied to the required commodities.

TOTAL DOLLAR AWARD FOR AU OF THE ABOVE NOTED TENDERS & PROPOSALS $ 488,840.00

Pagel

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Vandalism Report

Recommendation

It is recommended the attached report be received.

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Prepared by: Enzo Addesa, Manager, Security & Risk Management

Submitted by: David Neale, Controller of Corporate Support Services

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Break & EntarNandallsm Report March 1-31,2015 (Reported to Security/Risk Management Dept. by Facilities Manager or Custodian) From

Building Name Date Category Subcategory Type Total Loss

1 Carberry Mara Vandalism Broken Window Broken window. Actual cost 425.57

2 Clifton Mar10 Vandalism Broken Window 1 large broken window. Actual cost 552.08

3 Conestoga Mar29 Vandalism Broken Window Broken window. Actual cost 286.44

4 Ellwood Memorial Mar 15 Vandalism Graffiti Graffiti. Approximate cost 150.00

5 Ellwood Memorial Mar22 Vandalism Graffiti Graffiti. Approximate cost 150.00

6 Erlndale SS Mar23 Vandalism Graffiti Graffiti. Approximate cost 150.00

7 Glendale Mar13 Break and Enter Bunker Stolen: Back pack, leaf blower, weed eater. Approximate cos 500.00

a Humberview SS Mar 15 Vandalism Graffiti Graffiti. Approximate cost 150.00

9 Munden Park Mara Break and Enter Portable Broken door latch. Actual cost 190.78

10 PAS South Mar 19 Vandalism Broken Window Broken window. Actual cost 200.65

11 Settler's Green Mara Vandalism Graffiti Graffiti. Approximate cost 150.00

12 Streetsvllle SS Mar 1 Vandalism Broken Window 4 broken windows. Actual cost 707.19

Total 3,612.71

All costs are estimated unless otherwise stated, Invoices not received.

Any graffiti under $100.00 not reported. Any broken windows under $200.00 not reported.