Ward 7 Report from Nov 20, 2012 Meeting
1. Trustee Atkinson reported that the TDSB would likely have another $50 million shortfall this year. Program and service cuts are likely on the way.
At last night’s board meeting, the capital plan was defeated. For Ward 7 this means that the additions as Keele and Swansea will not proceed. And the K-12 Strategy cannot move ahead with any recommendations that will cost money.
2. The main agenda item was a discussion of the TDSB K - 12 Strategy Consultation.
You can learn more about and participate in the consultation by visiting the TDSB web site.
We were asked to discuss 4 questions to shape a vision for our schools moving forward. I will share the 4 questions via email. The results of the Ward 7 meeting discussion on these questions is 6 pages long, and we will make them available on line.
3. The meeting concluded with a lively discussion of the TDSB’s plans for special education inclusion. The board is seeking input for a vision of special education inclusion.
A major point made by several participants is that it is going to cost money for additional professional development for teachers and additional support staff to make inclusion a reality.
We agreed to form a working group of 6 parents to develop ideas for feedback. Please share with me any ideas/concerns you have in helping TDSB create of vision of special education inclusion. The working group will meet in January, and I can share your ideas with them.
The next Ward 7 meeting is Tuesday, Jan 22 at 7 pm. The main agenda item is discussing the TDSB budget.
At last night’s board meeting, the capital plan was defeated. For Ward 7 this means that the additions as Keele and Swansea will not proceed. And the K-12 Strategy cannot move ahead with any recommendations that will cost money.
2. The main agenda item was a discussion of the TDSB K - 12 Strategy Consultation.
You can learn more about and participate in the consultation by visiting the TDSB web site.
We were asked to discuss 4 questions to shape a vision for our schools moving forward. I will share the 4 questions via email. The results of the Ward 7 meeting discussion on these questions is 6 pages long, and we will make them available on line.
3. The meeting concluded with a lively discussion of the TDSB’s plans for special education inclusion. The board is seeking input for a vision of special education inclusion.
A major point made by several participants is that it is going to cost money for additional professional development for teachers and additional support staff to make inclusion a reality.
We agreed to form a working group of 6 parents to develop ideas for feedback. Please share with me any ideas/concerns you have in helping TDSB create of vision of special education inclusion. The working group will meet in January, and I can share your ideas with them.
The next Ward 7 meeting is Tuesday, Jan 22 at 7 pm. The main agenda item is discussing the TDSB budget.
