Minutes - Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board

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Minutes of February 26, 2009_________________________________________________________
Kelly Mathieson – shared that the transition to school meetings have occurred, with positive feedback
received. She noted that the Best Start Expert Panel was reviewing the Curriculum Early Learning
Framework (ELK) document, and that a mini conference is occurring on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at
Family Space from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A presentation by the Ministry is occurring as well as the
President from Lanark County. Lynn Crawford-Beare is also presenting on how the ELF intersects with
the JK/SK curriculum.
Ralph Porter – shared that he hosted 4 of the Belleville Bulls who were involved in the world hockey
tournament on February 9, 2009. On February 5, 2009 he attended an immigration ceremony where 2
of his Mexican friends became Canadian citizens. Last Monday, he introduced the Honourable David
C. Onley who is the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, at the joint 41st Kiwanis Rotary meeting. Ralph
has also just placed an order for 1,200 Night Before Kindergarten books. He has also distributed FASD
materials to Beverley Croft (FASD Coalition of Ottawa), Alicia Gould (Belleville General Hospital), and
Linda Jarvic in New Brunswick.
Harry Marissen – is continuing to work on the No Child Without Program through the Lions Club. Harry
is also receiving requests to support schools in the area, starting with CML Snider in Wellington.
Thelma Goodfellow – shared how much she enjoyed seeing teachers and students in action during her
recent visit to Tyendinga P.S.
Dwayne Stacey – shared that the partnership with the board for educational programs in care and
treatment facilities is going well.
Correspondence
2008 Director’s Report
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Next Meeting:
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Board Committee Room - 5:00 p.m.