Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Highlights of the November 27, 2001 meeting

Board Highlights

Helping our neighbours campaign raises more than $67,000

Peel staff and students have raised $67,553.62 through the "Helping our neighbours" campaign to assist victims of the Sept. 11 tragedy.

"I congratulate our students and staff, who continue to show compassion and understanding to those in need," said Janet McDougald, chair of the board.

Delegations

The following individuals delegated the board to express their views about the distribution of religious and faith-related material:

Ralph Greene
Frank Bissoon
Arthur Hoyte
Don Graham
Arliene Botnick, director of education, Solel Synagogue
Mariam Bhabha, chair, Federation of Muslim Women
Len Rudner, director of community relations, Canadian Jewish Congress (Ontario Region)
Solomon Naz, Asian Christian Centre
Ajit Adhopia, Federation of Hindu Temples of Canada
Pardeep Singh Nagra

Peel board changes policy on distribution of religious material

The board of trustees voted to discontinue the practice of allowing distribution of the New Testament by the Gideons International of Canada. The board will not allow the distribution of any religious or faith-related material at any Peel board site.

The board will continue its goal of faith inclusiveness by supporting school efforts that increase understanding and mutual respect of world religions.

Muslim community expresses appreciation to the Peel board

The Peel board has received a letter of appreciation on behalf of Muslim parents and children for the special efforts taken by principals and teachers following Sept. 11 to ensure the safety and security of children.

Schedule changes for legislated and standing committees

Effective Dec. 1, the board's standing and legislated committees will meet as follows:

Physical Planning and Building Committee-first Tuesday of each month during the school year from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Special Education Advisory Committee-third Tuesday of each month during the school year from 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Instructional Programs/Curriculum Committee-third Wednesday of each month during the school year, from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Elementary principal and vice-principal assignments and appointments

The board approved the following vice-principal assignments and appointments, effective Jan. 7:

David Abela from teacher at Larkspur Public School to vice-principal at Westervelts Corners Public School

Katie Carr from teacher at Castlebridge Public School to vice-principal at Hazel McCallion Sr. Public School

Kevin Dobson from .5 vice-principal at Parkway Public School and .5 vice-principal at Sir Winston Churchill Public School to vice-principal at Homestead Public School.

Laurie Ewart from vice-principal at Massey Street Public School to .5 vice-principal at Sawmill Valley and .5 vice-principal at Meadowvale Village Public School.

Max Kazman from teacher at Larkspur Public School to vice-principal at Lisgar Public School

Nicki Pasquini from resource teacher at the North Field Office to vice-principal at Beatty-Fleming Sr. Public School.

Linda Pierce from teacher at Barondale Public School to vice-principal at Champlain Trail Public School

Sharon Totafurno from resource teacher at Lyndwood Field Office to vice-principal at Sherwood Mills Public School

 

The board approved the following elementary principal assignments and appointments, effective Jan. 7:

Rayma Blaymires from vice-principal at Westervelts Corners Public School to principal at Westervelts Corners Public School

Karen Cole from vice-principal at Lisgar Public School to principal at Russell Langmaid Public School

Therese Fitzpatrick from acting principal at Harold F. Loughin Public School to principal at Harold F. Loughin Public School

Judi Honsberger from vice-principal at Sherwood Mills Public School to principal at Thorn Lodge Public School

Scott Krueger from vice-principal at Champlain Trail Public School to principal at Clarkson Public School

Deborah MacDonald from principal at Greenbriar Sr. Public School to principal at Thomas Street Middle School

Cathy Morrison from acting principal at Sawmill Valley Public School to principal at Sawmill Valley Public School

Nancy Perrin from vice-principal at Beatty-Fleming Sr. Public School to principal at Hillcrest Public School

Mary Helen Warner from acting principal at Barondale Public School to principal at Barondale Public School

Retirements

Trustees recognized the contributions and years of service of the following staff who are retiring:

 

• Trude Becker, teacher, will retire Jan. 31
• Margaret Boyd, teacher, will retire Jan. 31
• Carol Brayman, principal, will retire Jan. 31
• Alan Brown, teacher, will retire March 31
• Terry Crocker, teacher, will retire Jan. 31
• Joan Elchuk, teacher, will retire Jan. 31
• Geraldine Fabb, teacher, will retire Nov. 30
• Linda Krokker, teacher, will retire Jan. 31
• Sharon MacFadden, teacher, will retire Dec. 31
• James McInnis, teacher, will retire Dec. 31
• Roger McMahon, teacher, will retire Jan. 31
• Heather Munro, principal, will retire Jan. 31
• Robin Robb, vice-principal, will retire March 15
• Elizabeth Shaw, teaching assistant, will retire Dec. 31
• Ellenore St. Clair, teacher, retired Oct. 15

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The annual organizational meeting of the board is Dec. 3 at 7 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the board of trustees is Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m.