Our Lady of the Way teacher praised by school board

News Release
NWCDSB

At its Regular meeting of the Northwest Catholic District School Board, Trustees recognized Lisa Latimer, Teacher at Our Lady of the Way School, for the work she has been doing with her students using “Learning Goals and Success Criteria”. Principal Darlene Fejos Rousseau said, “Lisa has many excellent attributes she brings to the school community.” “The Board is blessed to have such high caliber teachers willing to sharing their knowledge and expertise to enlighten Trustees,” says Board Chair Anne-Marie Fitzgerald.
The Northwest Catholic District School Board Trustees met with the Transportation Committee of the Rainy River District School Board to establish a Transportation Consortium to administer the transportation services of both Boards. Trustees Harold Huntley, Mark Cholko-Bolec, and Theresa Larson represent the interests of the Northwest Catholic District School Board. Harold Huntley was elected as the Co-Chair of this new cooperative venture.
The Board reviewed the Bill 13, Accepting Schools Act proposed legislation, to ensure that schools continue to be safe places for all students. Al Cesiunas Superintendent of Education said, “The goal is to increase attention to anti- bullying and measures for discipline that gives the schools greater latitude to keep making our schools safer.” “Our recent community survey indicated that parents gave our schools an extremely positive rating for a safe and caring school climate,” noted Director of Education Mary-Catherine Kelly.
The Commission on the Reform of Ontario’s Public Service produced the Dr. Drummond Report, which identified sweeping reform measures aimed at increasing efficiencies with the Broader Public Service. The recommendations to the Government are being used to set the direction for cost cutting measures and the current Government will determine which items they will act on for the upcoming budget. Director Kelly stated, “The Budget is expected to be released in the last week in March and School Boards will determine their budgets and staffing compliments once the grants are tabulated.” “It is clear that the government intends for boards to carry forward with the Full Day Junior and Senior Kindergarten program,” stated Superintendent of Education, Al Cesiunas. Schools continue to take on registrations so we encourage families who wish to send their child to Junior or Senior Kindergarten next school year to consider registering your child soon.
Trustees reviewed and modified the Executive Limitations Governance Polices at its Regular meeting. Director Kelly noted that updated policies can be found on the Board’s website as well as Board Reports.