Trustees approved the 2024-2025 budget in the amount of $277,378,764 in revenues, $277,126,977 in expenses, and $251,787 in net reserve contributions.
Approval was also provided to delegate authority to the Director of Education and Superintendent of Business Services and Treasurer to sell or purchase land for the period of June 27 through to September 3, 2024.
Committee of the Whole In-Camera Report
Trustees approved motions to ratify both memorandums of settlement with ETFO Bluewater Occasional Teachers’ Local and ETFO Teacher’s Bargaining Unit Bluewater Local for the period September 1, 2022 to August 31, 2026.
Student Senate Report
Student Trustee Macy Robinson presented an update on year-end activities in schools, including exams, final projects, assemblies, athletics, award banquets, plays, music, carnivals, an ice cream day, and events aimed at raising anti-vaping/smoking awareness and promoting equity during Pride Month. There have also been art showcases, spirit weeks with dress-up themes, and prom events occurring throughout the district. School trips have included Algonquin Park and the annual Footprints conference at Cyprus Lake (Bruce Peninsula District School) and an opportunity to recognize D-Day in Europe (Owen Sound District Secondary School). Grade 9 students recently completed their EQAO assessments in mathematics.
Provincial, National, and International Award Recognition 2023-2024
Students and staff who were the recipients of provincial and national awards over the past school year were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments.
Multi-Year Strategic Plan Priorities Update 2024-2025
A detailed overview was provided on the strategies and initiatives of Bluewater District School Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan that were implemented over the past year and next steps that are planned moving forward in each of the strategic priority areas.
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Next Committee of the Whole Board Meeting – September 3, 2024
Next Regular Meeting of the Board – September 17, 2024