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THE NIAGARA CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARDMINUTES OF THE
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| Rev. Kenneth Burns, Chairperson of the Board | |||
| Kathy Burtnik | John Dekker | Bob Kennedy | Joseph Mancuso |
| Ed Nieuwesteeg | Joseph Noonan | Daniel Whipple | |
The following staff were in attendance:
Angelo Di Ianni, Director of Education
John Dickhout, Associate Director of Education
Frank DiNoble, Superintendent of Education
Theresa Harris, Superintendent of Education
Steve Hudson, Superintendent of Operations & Personnel Services
Pat Pacecca, Superintendent of Education
Paul Perron, Superintendent of Education
Larry Reich, Superintendent of Business & Financial Services
Jennifer Brailey, Manager of Board Services and Communications
Sandra Gaudet, Recording Secretary
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by the Chairperson, Rev. Kenneth Burns.
A. ROUTINE MATTERS
1. Opening Prayer
Opening Prayers were led by John Dekker.
2. Roll Call
All trustees were in attendance.
3. Consideration of the Agenda
Moved by Joseph Noonan 98B111
Seconded by John DekkerTHAT the Niagara Catholic District School Board approve the Agenda of the Board Meeting of May 26, 1998, as presented.
CARRIED
4. Disclosure of Interest
Disclosures of Interest were declared by trustees Joseph Noonan and Joseph Mancuso, with Items H3 and H4 of the In Camera Agenda. These trustees have family members who are teachers, or employees of the Board and left the meeting during discussion of these items.
5. Minutes of the Board Meeting of April 28, 1998
Moved by Joseph Mancuso 98B112
Seconded by Ed NieuwesteegTHAT the Niagara Catholic District School Board approve the Minutes of the Board Meeting of April 28, 1998, as presented.
CARRIED
B. DELEGATIONS\PRESENTATIONS
C. FIFTEEN MINUTE QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD
D. COMMITTEE AND STAFF REPORTS
1. Unapproved Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of
May 12, 1998 and Approval of Recommendations
Moved by John Dekker 98B113
Seconded by Bob KennedyTHAT the Niagara Catholic District School Board receive the unapproved Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of May 12, 1998, as presented.
CARRIED
The following recommendations were presented for the Board's consideration from the Committee of the Whole Meeting of May 12, 1998:
1. THAT the Niagara Catholic District School Board approve the Educational Field
Trip Policy, as amended. 98B114
2. THAT the Niagara Catholic District School Board receive the Report on
Monthly Banking Transactions for the month of April 1998, as presented.
98B115
3. THAT the Niagara Catholic District School Board receive the report on the
Statement of Revenue and Expenditures for the month of April 1998, as
presented. 98B116
4. THAT the Niagara Catholic District School Board approve the report on the
Reorganization of the Lakeshore Area, as presented. 98B117
5. THAT the Niagara Catholic District School Board approve the 1998-99 School
Year Calendar, as presented. 98B118CARRIED
2. O.C.S.T.A. Student Awards
Father Burns, on behalf of the Board, made a presentation to each nominee for the O.C.S.T.A. Student Award. Marianne Bowman introduced Tracey Docherty of Denis Morris High School; Lee Ann Forsyth-Sells introduced nominee Joanna Barchanska of Monsignor Clancy High School; Sherry Shuttler introduced Trevor Plug of St. Charles School, and Pat Pacecca introduced Erin Kelly of Blessed Trinity High School.
3. Niagara Region Science & Engineering Fair Awards
Father Burns called on Bruce Dunn, teacher at Denis Morris High School to provide background on the Fair and to introduce the winner of 4 awards at the Niagara Region Science & Engineering Fair, Jenny Lee. Father Burns made a presentation to Jenny Lee on behalf of the Board.
4. Unapproved Minutes of the Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting of May 20, 1998
Moved by Bob Kennedy 98B119
Seconded by John Dekker
THAT the Niagara Catholic District School Board receive the unapproved Minutes of the Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting of May 20, 1998, as presented
CARRIED
5. Referendum Legislation
The Director spoke to this item and recommended that the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and other trustees seek appointments with the Members of Provincial Parliament of this region to talk about this important issue.
E. INFORMATION
1. General Correspondence
2. Correspondence
2.1 Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library Board Appointment
2.2 Ministry of Education and Training - Capital-Related Budget and Accumulated Operation Shortfalls
2.3 O.C.S.T.A. - Table Officers
Moved by Joseph Noonan 98B0120
Seconded by Ed NieuwesteegTHAT the Niagara Catholic District School Board receive the correspondence contained in Items E2.1 to E2.3, as presented.
CARRIED
3. Report on Trustee Conferences Attended
Nil
F. OTHER BUSINESS
1. General Discussion to Plan for Future Action
2. Trustee Information
The Board Service Recognition Celebration will be held at Notre Dame College School at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 1998.
The Action Required Form was submitted to the Board for information.
G. NOTICES OF MOTION
Moved by Joseph Noonan 98B0121
Seconded by Joseph Mancuso
THAT the Niagara Catholic District School Board move into the In Camera Session.
CARRIED
The Niagara Catholic District School Board moved into the In Camera Session of the Board Meeting at 8:00 p.m.
H. BUSINESS IN CAMERA
The meeting recessed at 8:00 p.m. and reconvened at 8:15 p.m.
I. REPORT ON THE IN-CAMERA SESSION
Rev. Kenneth Burns chaired the In Camera Session of the Board Meeting from which the following motions were reported.
Moved by Bob Kennedy 98B122
Seconded by Ed Nieuwesteeg
THAT the Niagara Catholic District School Board report the motions from the In Camera Session of the Board Meeting of May 26, 1998, as presented.
CARRIED
Moved by John Dekker 98B123
Seconded by Joseph MancusoTHAT the Niagara Catholic District School Board receive the Minutes of the In Camera Session of the Committee of the Whole Meeting of April 28, 1998, as presented.
CARRIED
Moved by Bob Kennedy 98B124
Seconded by Joseph MancusoTHAT the Niagara Catholic District School Board authorize administration to complete the sale of the site and building located at 80 Grantham Avenue South, St. Catharines, with the Chairperson and the Director of Education authorized to execute the necessary deeds and transfer agreements.
CARRIED
Moved by John Dekker 98B125
Seconded by Kathy BurtnikTHAT the Niagara Catholic District School Board receive the unapproved Minutes of the Negotiations Committee Meeting of May 19, 1998, as presented.
CARRIED
Moved by John Dekker 98B126
Seconded by Kathy BurtnikTHAT the Niagara Catholic District School Board discontinue the monthly report on student suspensions.
CARRIED
Moved by Joseph Noonan 98B127
Seconded by Bob KennedyTHAT the Niagara Catholic District School Board receive the Staffing Report - Academic & Support Staff, as presented.
CARRIED
Moved by Joseph Noonan 98B128
Seconded by Rob KennedyTHAT The Niagara Catholic District School declare the indicated employees redundant to the staffing needs of the Niagara Catholic District School Board effective August 31, 1998, and THAT the Niagara Catholic District School Board terminate the contracts of the indicated employees effective August 31, 1998.
CARRIED
J. FUTURE MEETINGS AND EVENTS
K. MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION FOR LIFE
L. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Joseph Noonan 98B129
Seconded by Ed NieuwesteegTHAT the May 26, 1998 meeting of the Niagara Catholic District School Board be adjourned.
CARRIED
This meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
Minutes of the Meeting of the Niagara Catholic District School Board held on May 26, 1998.
Approved on the 23rd day of June 1998.
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