While regular meetings of the Board are held every month, committees help to break down the complexities of the school system. Agendas are prepared for each meeting, and minutes are recorded.
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Standing Committees
The Appeal of Suspension Committee hears and determines suspension appeals.
The Chairperson’s Committee acts as liaison between the Board of Trustees and the standing committees, prepares agendas, assigns items to committees, and brings committee issues back to the Board.
The Expulsion Committee hears and makes recommendations for expulsion.
Standing Committees
Audit Committee
Oversees financial accounting, internal audits, external audits, and risk management system for the Board
Committee-of-the-Whole
Policy Development Committee
Assists in the development, management, and review of Board policies.
Other Board Committees
The Accessibility for All Committee assists the Board and schools with barrier-free facilities.
The Audit Committee oversees financial accounting, internal audits, external audits, and risk management system for the Board.
The Catholic Parent Engagement Committee supports and encourages parent engagement in Board activities.
The Equity and Inclusive Education Advisory Committee provides advice and monitors progress on the goals of the Ministry of Education’s Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy.
The French as a Second Language Advisory Committee advises on the delivery of French programs within the Board and serves as liaison to other community groups on French as a second language.
The First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Committee provides advice on improved Aboriginal student achievement and engagement, and engages all students in increased understanding of Aboriginal history and culture.
The Special Education Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the Board on the establishment, development, and delivery of special education programs and services for exceptional pupils of the Board.
The Supervised Alternative Learning Committee provides students who have difficulty with school attendance with an alternate learning strategy.
Other Board Committees
Accessibility for All Committee
Assists the Board and schools with barrier-free facilities
Catholic Parent Engagement Committee
Supports and encourages parent engagement in Board activities.
Faith and Equity Committee
Recommends family life curriculum to the Board, reviews and approves resources, and provides a forum to discuss religious education. It also provides advice and monitors progress on the goals of the Ministry of Education’s Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy.
First Nation, Métis, and Inuit Education Advisory Committee
Provides advice and guidance on the implementation of the Ontario First Nation, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework document which addresses the objectives of improved Indigenous student achievement and well-being, and the engagement of all students in increased knowledge and appreciation of contemporary and traditional First Nation, Métis and Inuit rich histories, traditions, cultures and perspectives.
French as a Second Language Advisory Committee
Advises on the delivery of French programs within the Board and serves as liaison to other community groups on French as a second language
Special Education Advisory Committee
Makes recommendations to the Board on the establishment, development, and delivery of special education programs and services for exceptional pupils of the Board.