Board Highlights

Highlights of meetings of the Board of Trustees are prepared and distributed after every board meeting.
(note: Retirements are listed at the end of every Briefing)

2009 February Board Highlights

Feb. 10, 2009

United Way Committee provides update on 2008-09 campaign
Delegations
Superintendent assignment

2009 January Board Highlights

Jan. 27, 2009

Delegations
Board approves boundary change for Fairview group of schools
Board reviews French immersion program
Board revises Intermediate Behaviour Contact Program delivery model
Board appoints municipal representative to Streetsville Accommodation Review Committee
Board recognizes Art/Heritage Committee member for receiving the Order of Canada
Elementary principal assignments

Jan. 13, 2009

Delegations
Peel board reaches tentative agreements with secondary teachers
Board reconsiders boundary changes for Lorne Park Secondary School
Board proposes boundary changes to balance enrolment growth
Boundary proposed for new Louise Arbour Secondary School
Membership of IPRCs approved
Elementary principal assignment

2008 December Board Highlights

Dec. 17, 2008

Secondary vice-principal appointment

Dec. 9, 2008

City of Brampton presents safety video for children
Board approves additional funding for Fairview Public School renovation
Board approves statements of financial activities and fund balances
Board supports position of District School Board of Niagara
Secondary principal and vice-principal assignment and appointments
Elementary vice-principal appointment

Dec. 1, 2008

Peel board cannot continue to lose ground on per pupil funding, says board chair
Board elects chairs for standing and legislated committees

2008 November Board Highlights

Nov. 25, 2008

Board receives update from Mississauga Traffic Safety Council
Delegations
Peel board approves tentative agreement with OPSEU Local 283
Peel board approves tentative agreement with Educational Resource Facilitators of Peel
Peel board approves agreement with OSSTF - Professional Student Services Personnel
Annual planning document identifies new schools, additions, boundary changes
Vice-principal promotion process
Principal promotion process
Acting superintendent assignment
Secondary principal and vice-principal appointments and assignments
Elementary principal and vice-principal appointments and assignments

Nov. 11, 2008

Board approved agreement with Media Support Specialists
Board approved tentative agreement with CUPE Local 1628
Board approved appointment of trustees to Discipline Committee
Board approved accommodation plan for delayed Louise Arbour Secondary School
Board approves tender for school construction
Director of Communications and Strategic Partnerships named PR Communications Professional of the Year
Peel Board recognizes November 20 as Day of the Child
Elementary principal assignment
Superintendent assignments

2008 October Board Highlights

Oct. 28, 2008

Peel board reaches tentative agreement with CUPE Local 2544
Carla Kisko appointed new associate director of operational support services
Board caps enrolment at Sandalwood Heights Secondary School
Secondary enrolment increases by 1 per cent
New campaign in Mississauga focuses on pedestrian safety

Oct. 20, 2008

Elementary principal assignment
Secondary principal and vice-principal assignments

2008 September Board Highlights

Sept. 23, 2008

Peel board kicks off United Way Campaign
Peel board recognizes regional scholarship & award winners
United Achievers scholarships and award recipients recognized
Peel board recognizes October 5, 2008 as Teacher Recognition Day
Delegations
Board approves appointments to Supervised Alternative Learning for Excused Pupils Committee
Board approves tender for school construction
Board approves borrowing resolution for 2008-2009 school board expenditures
25 in 5 network poverty reduction strategy endorsed by Peel board
Superintendent assignment and appointment

Sept. 9, 2008

Board approves minor changes to new Regional Programs policy
Board appoints trustees to Search Committee for Associate Director – Operational Support Services
Board reschedules Oct. 14 Regular Meeting of the Board

2008 August Board Highlights

Aug. 26, 2008

Board congratulates Director Jim Grieve on Election to President of Canadian Association of School Administrators
New Regional Programs Policy approved
Board approves OPSBA renewal
Board names new school for Louise Arbour
Board approves elementary vice-principal assignments and appointments
Board approves secondary vice-principal assignments and appointments

2008 June Board Highlights

June 26, 2008

Special presentations
Board congratulates recipients of CFUW Mississauga University Entrance Awards
Board congratulates recipients of Mississauga Kiss & Ride Volunteer Awards
Trustee Green appointed to vice-president, OPSBA Central West Region
Delegations
Board approves amendments to the Special Education Plan
Graduates of Adult Education Program receive Peel District School Board Trustee Awards
Board approves recommendations of Regional Program Review Committee
Board approves recommendation regarding Extended French Program at Lorne Park Secondary School
Board appointed trustees to OPSBA Board of Directors
Tenders awarded for construction of school additions and renovations
Superintendent appointment and assignments
Secondary Principal appointments and assignments
Elementary vice-principal appointments and assignments

June 16, 2008

Per-student funding in Peel board $1,000 below provincial average
Regional Programs Review Committee proposes new policy
At June 26 meeting, board to consider response to motion regarding extended French program at Lorne Park Secondary School

June 10, 2008

Peel board kick starts 2008-09 United Way campaign
Board congratulates Sheryl Johnston, winner of 2008 Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence
Board thanks outgoing student trustees
Peel board recognizes NBA Skills Challenge Star
Stellar recognizes student award winners
Delegations
Peel schools to recognize historic moment regarding Canadian aboriginal peoples
Board approves investigation into Ontario school board policies related to assistive technology equipment
Board receives Ministry approval of 2008-09 school year calendars
Board approves revised use of school facilities policy
Board approves $200 million debenture financing
Secondary Principal Assignment
Elementary Principal Assignments
Elementary Vice-principal Assignment

2008 May Board Highlights

May 27, 2008

Delegations
Peel Environmental Youth Alliance presents ideas for "green" policies
Applewood Heights student receives Wild Water Kingdom scholarship
Peel board recognizes Crossing Guard Appreciation Day June 10
Board appoints new superintendent of education
Trustees provide direction to administration regarding busing budget
Board approves tenders for school construction
Secondary vice-principal appointment and assignments
Elementary principal assignments
Elementary vice-principal appointments and assignments

May 13, 2008

Peel board celebrates Asian Heritage Month
Peel board recognizes 2008 Excellence in Eloquence winners
Peel board students, staff send hope to cyclone victims in Myanmar
Peel's Intermediate Honour Choir participates in CBC Radio's Music Monday
Peel staff honoured at Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence
Peel principal receives Civilian Citation Award from Peel Regional Police
Peel schools honour police officers during Police Appreciation Week
Delegations
Board approves changes to busing for elementary students in French immersion and extended French
2008 summer and 2008-09 board meeting schedules approved
Board awards tender for Havenwood P.S. Best Start addition and renovation
Peel board approves agreement with O.P.S.E.U. Local 283 (Literacy and Basic Skills Instructors)
Secondary principal appointments
Secondary vice-principal appointment and assignments
Elementary principal appointments and assignments
Elementary Vice-Principal appointments and assignments

May 6, 2008

Secondary principal assignments
Secondary vice-principal appointment and assignments
Elementary principal assignment

2008 April Board Highlights

April 8, 2008

Board celebrates public education during Education Week - April 14 to 25
Delegation
Peel board teaching assistant receives Starfish Award
Student trustee receives Queen's Chancellor's Scholarship
2008-09 school year calendar approved
Board appoints student trustee to Environmental Policy Committee
Peel board approves names for new schools
Student trustees appointed for 2008-09 school year
Peel board approves new membership of the Accomodation Review Committee
Board to enter partnership with Ministry of Education for new Roy McMurtry Centre
Vice-Principal Promotion Process
Principal Promotion Process

2008 March Board Highlights

Mar. 25, 2008

Board presents Finlayson scholarship
Board recognizes recipient of Hitatchi International Exchange Program
Board approves new boundaries, classroom addition
Board approves schools for review, potential consolidation
Board approves amendment to by-law
Board appoints trustees to Environmental Policy Committee
New SEAC member appointed
Board approves tender for school construction

Mar. 4, 2008

Secondary vice-principal appointments
Elementary principal assignment
Elementary vice-principal appointments and assignments

2008 February Board Highlights

Feb. 26, 2008

Special presentation
Delegations
Peel board recognizes Black History Month
Board approves revised consolidation policy
Board approves partnership with Mississauga Garden Council
Peel board establishes Environmental Policy Committee
Tenders approved for school additions
School year calendar set for Roberta Bondar school for 2008-09

Feb. 12, 2008

Board approves boundary changes and additions
Board supports Applewood Acres/School graduates over the age of 21 with special needs
Board approves appointment of parent members to the Parent Involvement Committe
Board approves Trustee absence
Potential student transportation service withdrawal affecting 157 vehicles serving about 113 schools

2008 January Board Highlights

Jan. 22, 2008

United Way Committee provides update on 2007-08 campaign
Board approves removal of policy
Revised Safe Schools policy focuses on safe and nurturing school
Board establishes membership for Identification, Placement and Review Committees
Board approves audited financial statements for 2006-07
Board approves boundary change
Board approves by-law authorizing loan

Jan. 8, 2008

Board approves revision of excursions policy
Board approves tender for school construction
Board revises school boundary proposal
Board expresses funding concerns to Minister of Educatio
General interest courses discontinue
Statutory family day holiday - February 1

2007 December Board Highlights

Dec. 19, 2007

Elementary principal appointment and assignment

Dec. 11, 2007

Peel Medical Officer of Health provides update on student immunization
Board will request funding to cover costs of water testing and flushing
Peel board to expropriate land for Fletcher's South Junior School
Board approves tenders for school additions
Secondary principal appointments and assignments
Secondary vice-principal appointments and assignments
Elementary principal appointments and assignments
Elementary vice-principal appointments and assignments

Dec. 3, 2007

Janet McDougald acclaimed as chair of the Peel board
Board elects chairs for standing and legislated committees

2007 November Board Highlights

Nov. 27, 2007

City of Mississauga makes special presentation on future of Mississauga
Annual planning document identifies new schools, additions, boundary changes
Board approves addtions to 2007-08 expenditure budge
Board approves appointments to Special Education Advisory Committe
Secondary Principal Assignment
Promotion Process for elementary principals and vice-principals
Promotion Process for secondary principals and vice-principals

Nov. 13, 2007

Board approves appointment of trustees to the Parent Involvement Committee
Board rescinded policy on tuition fees for job-related courses for business staf
Board congratulates, extends appreciation to Maintenance Services
New alternative representative appointed to SEAC

2007 October Board Highlights

Oct. 23, 2007

Special Presentations
Secondary enrolment grows by 600 students
Board approves terms of reference to review regional programs
Tenders awarded for construction of school additions and renovations

Oct. 9, 2007

Board Approves Additional Appointment to Supervised Alternative Learning for Excused Pupils Committee
Board Approves Appointment of Trustees to the Safe Schools Policy Review Committee

2007 September Board Highlights

Sept. 25, 2007

Board congratulates 2007 ASG Bursary winner
Peel board technology tools win international award for innovative technology
Peel board kicks off United Way campaign
United Achievers scholarships and award recipients recognize
Peel board recognizes October 5, 2007 as Teacher Recognition Day
Board asks staff, students and parents to say "thank-you" to bus drivers
Board approves amendments to by-law
Board approves appointment to Supervised Alternative Learning for Excused Pupils Committee
Elementary enrolment grows by more than 1000 student
Board approves tender for Britannia P.S. addition and renovation

Sept. 11, 2007

Delegation
Ministry of education to fund building of new schools
Board revises name of The Humberview Schoo
Board approves revision of Medical Evidence of Good Health polic
Board approves revision of Student Trustees polic
Peel board opens six new schools

2007 August Board Highlights

Aug. 28, 2007

Ministry announces $12.6 million in new funding for Peel board for 2007-08
Board approves tenders for school additions and renovations

2007 June Board Highlights

June 28, 2007

Board approves Annual Accessibility Plan
Peel board captures coveted communication award
Board approves tenders on additions
Board approves tender for construction of Kimbark Middle School
Stellar recognizes student award winners
Board congratulates Bramalea S.S. teacher for being recognized by United Nations World Food Program

June 12, 2007

Peel board endorses Success By Six Peel Children's Charter of Rights
Board thanks outgoing student trustees
Special presentation made to 2006-07 Wild Water Kingdom Scholarship recipient
Board approves budget, per-student funding in Peel is third-lowest in province
Board approves infill development applications
Board approves award of tenders
OAME award winners recognized
Board acknowledges Rotary Club of Mississauga donation to Havenwood Public School
Board recognizes Camilla Road Sr. Public School for achievements at Kiwanis Festival
Board congratulates winner of 2007 International Math Kangaroo competition
Elementary Vice-Principal Assignments
Secondary Principal Appointments
Secondary Vice-Principal Assignment

2007 May Board Highlights

May 28, 2007 - Supplementary meeting

Secondary principal appointments and assignments
Secondary vice-principal appointments and assignments
Elementary vice-principal appointments and assignments

May 22, 2007

Board hears from 2007 Excellence in Eloquence winners
Peya presents Environmental Activities to Peel board
Board congratulates Youth in Motion Top 20 Under 20 winners
Board receives Ministry approval of 2007-08 school year calendars
Special Education plan approved for 2007-08
Board sets meeting schedule for 2007-08
Board approves auditor
Board approves motion on transportation funding
Elementary Early Release Days approved for 2007-08
Leadership team re-organized for 2007-08
Secondary and Elementary Principal Appointment and Assignments
Secondary and Elementary Vice-Principal Assignments and Appointments

May 8 , 2007

Peel schools honour police officers during Police Appreciation Week
Peel principal, teacher honoured with Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence
Peel resource teacher recognized by Ontario Association for Students at Risk with Outstanding Member Award
Trustees appointed to Regional Programs Review Committee
Trustees elected to OPSBA Board of Directors
Board approves audited financial statements for 2005-06
Board asks Minister of Education for review of funding for vice-principals
Student trustees appointed for 2007-08 school year
Peel board budget development
Secondary Principal and Vice-principal appointments and assignments

2007 April Board Highlights

Apr. 10, 2007

Peel board celebrates public education during Education Week - April 16 to 27
Peel board approves name for new school
Board to review regional program
Board approves tenders for construction of school additions
Superintendent Promotion Proces

2007 March Board Highlights

Mar. 27, 2007

Peel Board Teacher Receives Starfish Award
Peel board exceeds UNICEF expectations by increasing donations
Board asks Ministry to Review changes to role of student trustees
Delegation
Peel Board Names New Schools
2007-08 School Year Calendar approved
Board Appoints Trustee to the Transportation Governance Task Force
Board Allows Capital Fundraising with changes to Partnership Policy
Board Revises Consolidation of School Accommodation policy
oard Approved Tenders for Construction of School Additions
French Immersion students to be accommodated at Settler's Green Public School during the construction of the Britannia Public School addition
inister Provides Board with Approval to Proceed Britannia School Farm Development

Mar. 6, 2007

Elementary Principal Assignments and Appointments
Elementary Vice-Principal Assignments and Appointments

2007 February Board Highlights

Feb. 26, 2007

Peel board's United Way campaign tops $300,000
Enrolment capped for Sandalwood Heights Secondary School
Peel board plans for 2007-08 budget
Peel board recognized for 35th anniversary of French immersion
Calendar set for Roberta Bondar Public School for 2007-08
Board appoints community representative to Brampton library board
Promotion Process for Elementary and Secondary Principals and Vice-Principals

Feb. 13, 2007

Delegations
Board approves boundary changes
Tenders awarded for school construction

2007 January Board Highlights

Jan. 23, 2007

Board approves semestered program at Port Credit Secondary School
Board approves secondary regional flexography program
Board approves consultation on changes to its partnerships/fundraising policy
Peel board principal receives Canada's Outstanding Principals Award
Board logo receives North American public relations award
Board reschedules Feb. 27 board meeting
Board approves boundary changes
Board approves boundary changes for public consultation

Jan. 16, 2007

Secondary Vice-Principal Appointment and Assignment

Jan. 9, 2007

Delegation – re: proposed boundary
Special Education Advisory Committee elect Chair and Vice-Chair
Peel board approves tenders
Assignments

2006 December Board Highlights

Dec. 12, 2006

Board appoints community members to committees
Board establishes membership for Identification, Placement and Review Committees
Elementary principal and vice-principal appointments
Secondary vice-principal appointment and assignment

Dec. 4, 2006

Janet McDougald acclaimed as chair of the Peel board
Board elects chairs for standing and legislated committees
Elementary principal assignments

2006 November Board Highlights

Nov. 28, 2006

Board approves tenders for construction of school additions
Annual planning document identifies new schools and additions
Elementary principal appointments and assignment
Elementary vice-principal appointments and assignments
Secondary vice-principal appointments and assignments
Promotion process for elementary principals and vice-principals
Promotion process for secondary principals and vice-principals

Nov. 14, 2006

Peel board is proud to extend congratulations to recent award winners
The Peel board recognizes National Children's Day
Board deletes retirement age policy
Board approves appointment to Special Education Advisory Committee
Peel Board revises criminal record check policy
Peel board approves agreement with O.P.S.E.U. Local 283 (Adult ESL instructors)
Peel board approves tenders
Board renews contract of Director

2006 October Board Highlights

Oct. 24, 2006

Peel board grows by 1,000 secondary students
Ministry approves 5,000 new student places for primary class size
Board reallocates funds designated for paper towels
Board funds $48 million in school improvements
Principal and vice-principal appointments and assignments

Oct. 10, 2006

Board Received Award for Reaching Out to Punjabi Community
Special Presentation by Peel Children's Aid Society
Peel Board Names new Brampton Secondary School
Board Approves SALEP Representatives for 2006/07 School Year
Peel Board Honours Regional Scholarship/Award Winners

2006 September Board Highlights

Sept. 26, 2006

Special Presentation
Peel board kicks off United Way campaign
Peel Board's elementary enrolment report
Peel Board Approves Membership Of Ontario Public School Boards' Association
Peel board continues to reduce primary class size
Peel Board Recognizes October 5, 2005 as Teacher Recognition Day

Sept. 12, 2006

Special Presentation
Peel board reaches out to community, world with websites in 25 languages
Peel board opens five new schools
Board asks staff, students and parents to say "thank-you" to bus drivers
Board receives APEX Grand Award for new visual identity
Two trustees appointed to Excursions Policy Review Committee
Board approves trustee honoraria

2006 August Board Highlights

Aug. 29, 2006

Peel board awards contract for Springdale North #1
Citizens' Advisory Committee on Honoraria approved by Peel board

2006 June Board Highlights

June 29, 2006

Trustees honour graduates from adult education program
Board receives preliminary revenue overveiw
Three trustees appointed to task force on partnership/fundraising
Board updates policies on transportation and hours of instruction

June 13, 2006

Board recognizes Angela Boyd as Wild Water Kingdom Summer Fun Card Scholarship winner
Board thanks outgoing student trustees
Stellar recognizes student award winners
UNICEF changing Orange Box Program
Board thanks crossing guards for helping to keep students safe
Special education plan for 2006-07 receives approval
Board approves early release days for 2006-07
Board Supports City of Brampton Regarding Proposed Incineration Facility
Board approves task force to develop guidelines for capital projects fundraising
Board sets meeting schedule for 2006-07
Principal and Vice-principal appointments and assignments

2006 May Board Highlights

May 23, 2006

PEYA presents environmental activities to Peel board
Peel board approves Instructional Coach Pilot Project
EDC by-law amendment approved by Peel board
Assessment and accountability at Peel board wins top awards
Student trustees appointed for 2006-07 school year
Delegation
Secondary Vice-Principal Assignment and Appointment

May 9 , 2006

Peel board recognizes 2006 Excellence in Eloquence winners
Peel schools honour police officers during Police Appreciation Week
Peel board approves process for international languages program
Updated 2005/2006 budget report received
Delegation
Board expects budget shortfall for student busing
Trustees elected to OPSBA Board of Directors
Peel District School Board plans $53 million of high priority repairs and upgrades
Principal and Vice-principal Appointments and Assignments

2006 April Board Highlights

April 11 , 2006

Peel board celebrates public education during Education Week - April 18 to 28
Delegation
Board plans to add four new French immersion schools in 2007
Board sets 2006-07 school year calendar
Board approves $200 million debenture financing
Peel board declares Workers' Recognition Day April 28
Superintendent Promotion Process
Secondary Principal and Vice-principal Appointments and Assignments

2006 March Board Highlights

March 28, 2006

Peel board launches recruitment campaign
Peel board sets preliminary budget schedule
Peel board reviews preliminary budget for 2006-07
Student trustees present report to the board
Peel board hosts fifth annual parent literacy conference

March 7, 2006

Elementary principal appointments
Elementary vice-principal appointments
Secondary vice-principal appointments

2006 February Board Highlights

February 28, 2006

Board approves rescission of retirement
Board approves moratorium on boundary changes for Brisdale P.S. and Edenbrook Hill P.S.
Trustee Valerie Arnold-Judge appointed to the cafeteria committee
Trustee Brad MacDonald appointed to the special education advisory committee
Board ratifies tentative agreement for Peel Teaching Assistants Association
Board approves recommendation for trustee distribution for the period of Dec. 2006 to Dec. 2009

February 14, 2006

Board approves names for new schools
Annual planning document identifies new schools and additions
Board approves boundary changes
Board ratifies tentative agreement with media support specialists
Secondary principal assignment

2006 January Board Highlights

January 24, 2006

Peel board honours winners of the G.W. Finlayson Scholarship
Peel board seeks public consultation for reorganizing Oscar Peterson Public School
Principal appointment

January 10, 2006

SEAC elects chair and vice-chair
Peel board ratifies tentative agreement with P.S.S.P.

2005 December Board Highlights

December 13, 2005

Macville Public School and Trelawny Public School receive the Harold Brathwaite United Way
recognition award
Peel staff, students raise funds for South Asian Earthquake relief fund
Peel board approves revised policies
Trustee Valerie Arnold Judge appointed to the Negotiations Table Team
Peel board approves tentative agreement with Peel Elementary Occasional Teachers Local
Peel board continues to reduce primary class size
Elementary Principal Appointment
Elementary Vice-principal Assignment

December 5, 2005

Janet McDougald acclaimed as chair of the Peel board
Board elects chairs for standing and legislated committees
Secondary vice-principal assignments and appointments
Elementary principal assignments and appointments
Elementary vice-principal assignments and appointments

2005 November Board Highlights

November 22, 2005

Board congratulates Mayor Hazel McCallion on being named a member of the Order of Canada
Board sets boundary for Springdale Central #1 Middle School
Board sets boundary for Springdale Central #3 Jr. School
Promotion Process for secondary and elementary principals and vice-principals

November 8, 2005

Board presents cheque to Red Cross for relief efforts for victims of hurricane Katrina
Peel board approves letter to Minister of Education re: formula review to determine the number of trustees allocated to school boards

2005 October Board Highlights

October 25, 2005

Board approves enrolment cap for Earnscliffe Sr. Public School
Board approves changes to bylaws
Trustees elected to Workplace Violence Policy Committee
Secondary vice-principal assignment

October 11, 2005

Peel board names new secondary school after Stephen Lewis
Peel board reports secondary school enrolment growth
Peel board students win Provincial scholarships
Peel board Awards Construction Contracts for New Schools
Board appoints community representatives to the SALEP committee

2005 September Board Highlights

September 27, 2005

Peel board kicks off United Way campaign
Maintenance Services donates to Peel board breakfast programs
Backpacks and school supplies for families in need
Peel board recognizes October 5, 2005 as Teacher Recognition Day
Peel board approves new Leave of Absence policy
Peel board Trustees appointed to Conflict of Interest Policy Review committee
Peel board approves Secondary Occasional Teachers' Tentative Agreement
Peel board's elementary enrolment surpasses projections
Primary class teachers hired for the reduction of primary class sizes
Terry Fox Marathon of Hope raises over $1 million

September 13, 2005

Special Presentation
Delegations
Peel board opens six new schools
Board asks staff, students and parents to say "thank-you" to bus drivers
Peel board supports Fire Prevention Week
Peel board announces "Sending Hope" campaign for victims of Hurricane Katrina

2005 August Board Highlights

August 30, 2005

Unicef Says Thank You to the Peel Board
Peel Board's Contribution Recognized by 'Free the Children'
Peel Board Appoints Committee to Review French Immersion Issues in Brampton and Northwest Mississauga
Peel Board Awards Construction Contracts for New Schools
145,000 Students: One Picture of the Future

2005 July Board Highlights

July 6, 2005

Peel Board Approves Budget for 2005/06 School Year
Board Renews Membership to OPSBA
Peel Psychologist Receives Mary Neville Award
New SEAC Member Appointed

2005 June Board Highlights

June 22, 2005

Delegation
Trustees recognize high-achieving adult graduates
Board receives highlights of Ministry of Education grants
Secondary Principal and Vice-principal appointments and assignments

June 14, 2005

Special Presentations
Board thanks outgoing student trustees
Board recognizes student award winners
Board to thank crossing guards for helping to keep students safe
Board approves early release days for 2005-06
Board approves enrolment cap, boundary change at Roberta Bondar Public School
Board approves boundary changes for public consultation
Board approves tenders for construction of school additions
Board approves tenders for construction of Churchill Meadows Secondary School/Applewood Acres School
Board sets meeting schedule for 2005-06
Elementary vice-principal assignments

2005 May Board Highlights

May 24, 2005

Peel student wins 2005 Excellence in Eloquence Competition
Peel student acknowledged for role in 60th anniversary of V.E. Day
Brampton Fire presents Stephanie's Place to Peel board
IBT program to be established at North Park Secondary School
New student trustees appointed
Peel board reaches tentative agreement with secondary teachers
Peel board requests revision of funding formula from Ministry of Education
Elementary Principal and Vice-principal appointments and assignments
Secondary Principal appointment

May 10, 2005

Board presents commemorative coin to students at Terry Fox school
Board honours student award winners
Chinese educators make special presentation to board of trustees
Board names new Brampton school
Peel schools honour police officers during Police Appreciation Week
Peel board budget development
Board sets summer board meetings
Board appoints representatives to Ontario Public School Boards Association
Elementary Principal and Vice-principal assignments and appointments
Secondary Principal and Vice-principal assignments and appointments

2005 April Board Highlights

Apr. 12, 2005

Region of Peel's Best Start Program
Peel Board Set to Celebrate Education Week 2005
Peel Board staff wins Big Brothers/Big Sisters Corporate Challenge
Peel Board Approves Boundary Change
Peel Board Proclaims April 28, 2005 as Worker's Recognition Day
Ministry Funding Announcements
Communications Team commended for Recent Board Special Events
Secondary Principal and Vice-principal appointments

2005 March Board Highlights

Mar. 22, 2005

Peel board updates human rights policy
Preliminary revenue forecast projects slight enrolment growth for 2005-06
Board approves tenders for construction of school additions

Mar. 8, 2005

Peel Board Sets Goals for 2005-2008
Peel Board Sends Letter Supporting Mississauga Draft By-Law
Peel Board Commends the City Of Brampton on Development Cap
Peel Board Principal Receives Starfish Award
Peel Board Names New Schools
Tenth Annual Student Model UN Focuses on Child Soldiers
Peel Board Awards Tenders to Pre-Eng Contracting Ltd.
Annual Accessibility Plan Developed by the Peel Board
Elementary Principal Appointment

Mar. 1, 2005

Elementary Principal Assignments and Appointments
Elementary Vice-Principal Assignments and Appointments

2005 February Board Highlights

Feb. 22, 2005

Board helps raise $1.1 million for The Terry Fox Foundation
Special Presentations
Board approves 2005-06 school year calendar
Peel board to receive funds from Good Places to Learn allocation
Peel board study shows that boys like different reading material than girls
Peel board invites community members to decide future of historic Britannia Farm
Board approves 2005-06 budget development schedule
Chief Information Officer Appointment
Elementary Principal Assignment

Feb. 15, 2005

Promotion process for secondary and elementary principals and vice-principals

Feb. 8, 2005

Peel Board Approves revisions to Criminal Record Checks
Appointments of Trustees to Legal Services Review Committee
Peel Board Approved Facility Rate Reductions for Community Groups
Board Approves Boundary Changes
Secondment

2005 January Board Highlights

Jan. 25, 2005

Peel schools raise half a million dollars for tsunami relief
Peel board receives certification from National Quality Institute
Trustees inform education minister about unique characteristics of Peel board
Board appoints community representatives to board committees

Jan. 11, 2005

Peel Board reaches out Helping Hands to those affected by tsunami
Peel board awards G.W. Finlayson Scholarship to Janet Jackowksi
Peel board approves architects to design Springdale East Secondary School
Springdale Central #1 Jr. Public School delayed due to rezoning requirements
Peel board awards tender for Churchill Meadows #3 Junior Public School
New appointment to the Special Education Advisory Committee

Jan. 4, 2005

Elementary Principal Appointment

2004 December Board Highlights

Dec. 14, 2004

Peel board mourns death of Bramalea teacher
Peel board raises $11,600 for Caribbean hurricane relief
Peel health report on the 2003-2004 comprehensive school health
Delegations
Secondary region programs
Board allocates student success funding
Board approved IPRC member list 2004-2005
Elementary and Secondary Principal and Vice-principal Assignments and Appointment

Dec. 6 , 2004

Janet McDougald acclaimed as chair of Peel board
Standing/Legislated Committee Chairs Elected
Elementary principal assignments and appointments

2004 November Board Highlights

Nov. 23, 2004

PLASP provides trustees with update about child care services
One in three Peel children are not ready for school, study shows
Board debentures $100 million to build six new schools
Board honours graduating students with scholarships, awards
Superintendent appointments
Elementary Principal and Vice-Principal Assignments and Appointments
Secondary Vice-Principal Assignments and Appointments

Nov. 9, 2004

Success by Six Peel
Board to review flexible boundary policy
Board approves revised policy on school organization
Peel board approves tenders for schools
Superintendent appointment

Nov. 2, 2004

Secondary Principal Appointment
Promotion Process for Secondary and Elementary Principals and Vice-principals

2004 October Board Highlights

Oct. 26, 2004

Board honours paralympic athlete
Arnott Charlton school honoured for excellence in physical education, art
Board receives update from Mississauga Traffic Safety Council
Peel board reports on use of provincial Learning Opportunity Grant
Board recognizes Canadian Healthy Workplace Week, Oct. 25 to 31
Board approves tender for construction of new junior school in Springdale
Chief social worker receives provincial award

Oct. 12, 2004

Special presentation
Peel students win Queen Elizabeth II Aiming for the Top scholarships
Peel department supports breakfast programs
Board receives budget update
Board appoints community representatives to the SALEP committee
Secondary Principal Assignments

2004 September Board Highlights

Sept. 28, 2004

Over 225,000 students, staff celebrate Terry Fox's legacy on Sept. 24
Peel board declares Oct. 8 as Caribbean Relief Fund Day
Peel schools participate in International Walk to School Day Oct. 6
Board hosts orientation and training evening for school council chairs and members
Peel board receives Ministry of Education funding to improve rural programs
Peel board declares Oct. 5 as Teacher Recognition Day
Peel board reports preliminary elementary school enrolment growth
Board approves tenders for new school construction
Community member appointed to Special Education Advisory Committee
Board revises meeting schedule for 2004-05

Sept. 14, 2004

Board Revises Board Meeting Schedule for 2004-2005
Peel District School Board Supports the United Way
Board Receives Update on Work of Brampton Library Board
Board Approves Churchill Meadows Public School Deign and Organization
Board Approves Support for Additional Secondary School Credits
Secondary Average Class Size to be maintained at 22
Board Approves Borrowing Resolution for School Board Current Expenditure – 2004-05
Board Asks Staff, Students and Parents to say "thank-you" to Bus Drivers
Students and staff celebrate Terry Fox's legacy on Sept. 24
Hitachi Canada and Board Social Workers Help Students With Back to School
Principal Assignment

Sept. 1, 2004

Peel board allocates $1.8 million of LOG funds for new staff to support students

2004 August Board Highlights

August 24, 2004

Board urges parents to register children for school Aug. 30 to Sept. 3
Board writes to province regarding renewal of Access Copyright licences
Board approves new EDC by-law
Board renews membership in OPSBA
Board approves secondary average class size
Board sets meeting schedule for 2004-05
Secondary Vice-Principal Appointment

2004 June Board Highlights

June 24, 2004

Board approves balanced budget for 2004-05, concerns over under-funding remain
Not providing special education funding would create 'firestorm of protest,' says chair
Board approves Hospitality School-to-Work Transition program
Board approves secondary Scitech regional program
Board approves special education plan for 2004-05
Board approves name of new secondary school
Board approves Applewood Acres program, public library at Churchill Meadows Secondary School
Board presents Trustee Awards to adult education graduates
Secondary Vice-Principal Appointment

June 22, 2004

Elementary Principal Appointments

June 17, 2004

Secondary Principal Assignment
Elementary Principal Assignments and Appointment

June 14, 2004

Elementary Principal Assignment
Secondary Vice-Principal Appointment

June 8, 2004

Board recognizes student award winners
Provincial education grants leave Peel board with shortfall in key areas
Board approves repeat design for elementary school
Boundary established for Meadowvale Village Secondary School
Superintendent assignments and appointments
Elementary Vice-Principal Assignment

2004 May Board Highlights

May 25, 2004

Special presentation
Delegation
Board writes to province in support of ISA process for special education
Board approves early release days for 2004-05
Board approves cluster concept design for accommodation of elementary students
Board to thank crossing guards for helping to keep students safe
Board approves Peel's Pathway Schools: Scenarios for Action
Board approves addition of a community liaison coordinator, second school support officer for 2004-05 school year
Students elect trustee representatives for 2004-05
Board approves general interest night school courses
Secondary Vice-Principal Appointment
Elementary Principal and Vice-Principal Assignments and Appointments

May 11, 2004

Special presentations
Board names three new schools
Board asks City of Mississauga for clarification
Board appoints external auditor
Board approves tender for new secondary school construction
Appointment to Special Education Advisory Committee
Peel board brings expense allowance in line with other boards
Board approves trustee representatives to Ontario Public School Boards' Association

May 4, 2004

Secondary Vice-Principal Assignments and Appointments

2004 April Board Highlights

April 13, 2004

Peel public schools celebrate Education Week 2004
Board approves new "Fresh Start" alternative program
Board approves 2004-05 budget development schedule
Board approves proposed boundary changes for Meadowvale Village and Streetsville secondary schools
Board approves tenders for school additions
Board approves naming of two new schools
Board approves new policy to comply with Information and Privacy Commission's guidelines for using video surveillance cameras in schools
Board approves 2004-05 school year calendar
Board thanks staff for successful parent literacy conference
Secondary and Elementary Principal Appointments and Assignments

2004 March Board Highlights

March 23, 2004

Preliminary budget forecasts 4.3 per cent student growth
Trustees will review neighbourhood school policy
Board approves tenders for school construction
Secondary Principal Appointment

March 9, 2004

Fair Share for Peel Task Force advocates for the needs of children
Peel board launches innovative $100 million plan to renew schools
Board confirms partnerships with Ontario Early Years satellite sites
Board awards tender for Thomas Street Middle School addition
Elementary Principal and Vice-Principal Appointments

March 2, 2004

Elementary Principal Assignments and Appointments
Elementary Vice-Principal Assignments and Appointments

2004 February Board Highlights

February 24, 2004

Peel and Dufferin-Peel Catholic school boards partner to host Terry Fox Run
Promotion Process for Elementary and Secondary Principals and Vice-Principals

February 10, 2004

Peel board receives recognition plaque from Heart and Stroke Foundation
Trustees approve boundaries for Springdale schools
Peel board approves milk contract for high schools
Peel board and Peel police work together on "Coordinated Emergency Response"

2004 January Board Highlights

January 28, 2004

Delegations
Board maintains status quo on secondary courses
Board approves Special Education expenditures
Board approves appointment to the SEAC committee
Board approves school boundaries
Board approves the reorganization of schools
Board endorses Peel Action Group for Early Years

January 13, 2004

Board approved new regional French Immersion Centre
Board approved tenders for new schools
Board to negotiate leasing space for Ontario Early Years satellite sites
New member joins SEAC
Board approved portion of proposed Burnamthorpe and Silverthorn public schools’ boundary change
Board approved French immersion boundary change
Board staff helps share the joy at Christmas
Secondary Vice-Principal Assignments and Appointments

Board Highlights for 2003