Inaugural Board Meeting
Dear families,
Yesterday, at our annual inaugural Board meeting, the trustees elected our officers of the Board. I am humbled to serve this year as Board Chair.
Letter to the editor of Professionally Speaking
Please see below a letter to the editor of Professionally Speaking in response to their December 2019 issue.
Dear Editor,
Letter to the editor of Professionally Speaking
Please see below a letter to the editor of Professionally Speaking in response to their December 2019 issue.
Dear Editor,
October 29, 2019
These are two of the most critical, important issues for Canada’s future.”
Dr. Niigaanwewidam Sinclair shared this thought about the themes of this year’s Quest conference: Indigenous Education and Equity.
These issues are also critical to our goals to raise the achievement and well-being of our underserved and underperforming students.
Censure of Trustee Elizabeth Terrell Tracey
At a special Board Meeting held Tuesday, August 27, 2019, the York Region District School Board determined by unanimous vote that Trustee Elizabeth Terrell-Tracey breached the Trustee Code of Conduct. Following a written request for reconsideration received from Trustee Terrell-Tracey on September 9, 2019, the Board of Trustees confirmed its determinations and all sanctions at a special Board Meeting on Monday, September 23, 2019.
September 27, 2019
With ongoing discussions about bargaining and potential provincial labour action in education, we recognize that many members of our community have questions and concerns about what this will mean for our students and schools.
Bargaining Information Page
With ongoing discussions about bargaining and potential provincial labour action in education, we recognize that many members of our community have questions and concerns about what this will mean for our students and schools.
September 17, 2019
Recently, in a small number of schools some families received student agenda planners from their school. These planners, ordered from a print vendor, are used to support students with organization and communicate with teachers. Over the weekend, we learned that some of the school agendas had a cover with cartoon depictions of students, which perpetuates stereotypes and stigmatizes children from racialized backgrounds. While we appreciate the intent of the cover was positive, we are grateful for the students who had the courage to come forward to resolve this matter.