Trustees approved the Audit Committee Report outlining the activities of the committee for the year ending August 31, 2024. The ‘Audit Committee 2023 – 2024 Year End Report to the Ministry of Education’ was also approved and will be forwarded to the Ministry of Education.
Committee of the Whole In-Camera Report
Trustees approved that staff have authority to enter Bluewater District School Board into purchase and sale agreements to acquire land for new schools in Dundalk, Kincardine, and Port Elgin.
Trustees accepted with regret, the retirement letter of Director of Education Lori Wilder, effective August 31, 2025. A
media release was issued.
It was also approved to initiate a search for a director of education by contracting a consulting/search firm.
Committees with Trustee Representation
Trustees received the updated list of committees with trustee representation.
Student Senate Report
Student Trustee Amy-Lee Whyte shared an update on the many recent holiday events happening in schools. These include festive clothing themed spirit weeks, assemblies, concerts, talent shows, decorating activities, and contests. Several fundraisers, as well as food and toy drives have also been occurring in support of local charities and communities. Winter sports have started, including girls’ volleyball, boys’ basketball, hockey, skiing, curling, and badminton. Some schools have hosted student versus staff games, which have brought out big crowds of current and former students, as well as community members.
The Student Senate has decided its focus this year is improving student involvement within the school and community. Through initiatives like the Student Voice Project and many forums, senators are seeking to encourage students to participate and share their thoughts to improve their school journey.
An acknowledgement was shared on the recent passing of longtime office professional, Cathy Smith, and her incredible impact on the Kincardine District Senior School community.
Director’s Annual Report
Director of Education Lori Wilder presented the
Director’s Annual Report to highlight the progress and some of the many examples of success with respect to achieving the goals within the board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan over the past year.
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Next Committee of the Whole Board Meeting – January 7, 2025
Next Regular Meeting of the Board – January 28, 2025