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November 29, 2020 by CSBA Leave a Comment

President’s Bulletin / Mot de la présidente

CSBA President Laurie French is pleased to present another President’s Bulletin. This publication covers important details of the work being done by the Board of Directors and our membership. Please have a read! 

President’s Bulletin – Fall 2020 (English)

Mot de la présidente – autonme 2020 (French) 

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November 27, 2020 by Peter Cullen Leave a Comment

2021 Prime Minister’s Awards / Les prix du Premier ministre

We are seeking your help in soliciting nominations of outstanding teachers and educators for the Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence and for Excellence in Early Childhood Education.

The deadline for submissions is January 12, 2021. 

Nominate an exceptional educator TODAY! 

 

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Nous sollicitons votre aide pour un appel de nominations d’enseignants et d’éducateurs exceptionnels relativement aux Prix du Premier ministre pour l’excellence dans l’enseignement et pour l’excellence en éducation de la petite enfance.

La date limite pour les nominations est le 12 janvier 2021.

Proposez le nom d’un éducateur exemplaire AUJOURD’HUI! 

 

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November 26, 2020 by CSBA Leave a Comment

CSBA Constitution

The latest version of the CSBA Constitution was revised and approved in November, 2020 and is available to download HERE.

 

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November 16, 2020 by Peter Cullen Leave a Comment

L’ACCCS accueille l’ACÉPO à titre de nouveau membre

Le 16 novembre 2020 : L’Association canadienne des commissions/conseils scolaires est heureuse d’annoncer que l’Association des conseils scolaires des écoles publiques de l’Ontario (ACÉPO) s’est jointe à l’ACCCS à titre de membre à part entière. 

L’ACÉPO dessert les conseils scolaires publics de langue française de l’Ontario en assurant la promotion d’un accès équitable à l’éducation laïque de langue française. Elle assure aussi le réseautage et la coordination entre tous les membres des conseils scolaires publics de langue française et plaide en faveur d’un financement adéquat pour les écoles, leur fonctionnement et leurs immobilisations.

« Nous croyons aux valeurs de l’ACÉPO, soient le respect, l’intégrité, l’inclusion et la transparence, car elles protègent le droit à l’éducation de langue française en Ontario », d’affirmer la présidente de l’ACCCS, Laurie French. « Nous sommes ravis de nous associer à l’ACÉPO pour atteindre nos objectifs communs. » 

L’ACÉPO est présidée par Denis Chartrand, appuyé d’Isabelle Girard, directrice générale. Ils siègent tous deux au conseil d’administration de l’ACCCS. 

Denis Chartrand ACEPO

Denis Chartrand

Denis M. Chartrand a été élu à la présidence de l’ACÉPO en janvier 2017, puis réélu pour un quatrième mandat en janvier 2020. Il s’engage à faire rayonner l’éducation publique de langue française en Ontario pour que tous les élèves francophones aient un accès équitable et inclusif à une éducation publique de grande qualité en langue française. 

Élu pour la première fois en 1991, il est conseiller scolaire du Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (CEPEO). Lors de ses 25 ans comme conseiller scolaire, il fut vice-président de son conseil pendant 7 ans, et il entame, fin 2019, sa 12e année à sa présidence.

« Ce qui me motive, c’est de travailler au rayonnement de la francophonie, c’est de revendiquer pour les droits des francophones, pour un système d‘éducation toujours plus performant et pour que les programmes et services auxquels les élèves francophones ont droit soient à la hauteur de leur potentiel, et ce partout en Ontario. »

Monsieur Chartrand est gradué de l’Université d’Ottawa en génie. Il a travaillé comme ingénieur portuaire et côtier à Vancouver, Tokyo, Québec, Moncton et Ottawa avant de prendre sa retraite.

Monsieur Chartrand est impliqué dans sa communauté depuis longtemps; il a reçu la Trille d’argent de l’Ontario pour son service à la communauté, ainsi qu’à des organismes hospitaliers et de logement.

Isabelle Girard ACEPO

Isabelle Girard

Isabelle Girard est depuis fin 2017 la directrice générale de l’Association des conseils scolaires des écoles publiques de l’Ontario (ACÉPO). 

Après avoir passé des années dans le domaine de la santé où elle a raffiné son expertise en gestion des ressources humaines et financières ainsi qu’en planification stratégique et gouvernance, elle a choisi l’éducation publique de langue française pour continuer sa carrière. Depuis son arrivée à l’ACÉPO, Madame Girard a porté une attention toute particulière au développement des relations gouvernementales de l’Association et à la bonne conduite de la seconde ronde des négociations des ententes collectives centrales 2019-2020.

Madame Girard possède un baccalauréat en traduction et un MBA. Elle a occupé par le passé le poste de directrice générale de Centres d’Accueil Héritage, celui de coordonnatrice des services de santé en français au Réseau local d’intégration des services de santé du Centre-Ouest de l’Ontario et divers postes de gestion dans le secteur privé, notamment chez Heathmount A.E. Entertainment et Mars Canada.

Foncièrement convaincue de l’importance de s’impliquer au sein de la communauté, Isabelle Girard est active au sein de conseils d’administration de plusieurs organismes communautaires francophones et est membre du Comité consultatif sur les affaires francophones de Toronto. 

 

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Pour plus d’information, communiquer avec:

Nancy Pynch-Worthylake

Directrice générale

902-456-5574

executivedirector@cdnsba.org

www.cdnsba.org

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November 16, 2020 by Peter Cullen Leave a Comment

CSBA welcomes ACÉPO as new member

November 16, 2020: The Canadian School Boards Association proudly announces that l’Association des conseils scolaires des écoles publiques de l’Ontario – ACÉPO – has now joined CSBA as a full member. 

ACÉPO serves the French-language public school boards in Ontario by promoting equitable access to French-language secular education. It also focuses on networking and coordination of French-language public school board trustees and advocating for adequate funding of schools, operations, and capital expenditures.

“We believe in ACÉPO’s values of respect, integrity, inclusion, and transparency as they preserve the right to French-language education in Ontario,” said CSBA President Laurie French. “We are enthused to partner with ACÉPO to achieve our common objectives.” 

ACÉPO is led by President Denis Chartrand and Executive Director Isabelle Girard. Both serve on the CSBA Board of Directors. 

Denis Chartrand ACEPO

Denis Chartrand

Denis Chartrand was elected President of ACÉPO on January 2017 and was re-elected for a fourth mandate in January 2020. He is committed to promoting and expanding French-language public education in Ontario to ensure that Francophone students across Ontario have equitable and inclusive access to high-quality French-language public education.

Elected for the first time in 1991, he is a trustee of Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario (CEPEO). During his 25 years as a school trustee, he was board vice-chair for seven years and board chair for 12 years and was re-elected as chair in December 2019.

“What motivates me is working to promote the francophone community and advocating for the rights of francophones, in order to build an increasingly effective education system and to provide all francophone students with the programs and services they need to reach their full potential.”

He graduated from the University of Ottawa with a degree in engineering and worked as a port and coastal engineer in Vancouver, Tokyo, Quebec City, Moncton, and Ottawa before retiring.

Denis Chartrand’s community involvement goes back many years. He was awarded a Silver Trillium, the Ontario government’s award for service to the community, in addition to hospital and housing organizations.

Isabelle Girard ACEPO

Isabelle Girard

Isabelle Girard has served as Executive Director of Association des conseils scolaires des écoles publiques de l’Ontario (ACÉPO) (Association of Public School Boards of Ontario) since late 2017. 

After years working in the health sector, where she honed her skills in human and financial resources management, strategic planning and governance, she chose French-language public education for the next phase of her career. Since coming to ACÉPO, Isabelle Girard has focused in particular on government relations development with the Association and on the orderly conduct of the second round of negotiations for the 2019-2020 central collective agreements.

Isabelle Girard has a Bachelor’s degree in Translation as well as an MBA. Her past positions include Executive Director of Centres d’Accueil Héritage, French Language Health Services Coordinator for Ontario’s Central West Local Health Integration Network, and various management positions in the private sector, including at Heathmount A.E. Entertainment and Mars Canada.

A strong believer in the importance of getting involved in the community, Isabelle Girard is active on the board of directors of several Francophone community organizations and is a member of the Toronto Francophone Affairs Advisory Committee.

Learn more about ACÉPO, its team, and board of directors via www.ACÉPO.org.  

 

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For more information, contact:

Nancy Pynch-Worthylake

Executive Director

902-456-5574

executivedirector@cdnsba.org

www.cdnsba.org

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November 11, 2020 by Peter Cullen Leave a Comment

Remembrance Day 2020

Our Canadian trustees, educators, and students thoughtfully honour past and current Canadian Armed Forces members. 

Nos conseillers/commissaires scolaires, enseignants et étudiants canadiens honorent les anciens et actuels membres des Forces armées canadiennes.

poppy & crosses

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November 11, 2020 by Peter Cullen Leave a Comment

Operation Remembrance 2020

Six schools coast to coast show “love, honour, and respect for our veterans” by highlighting history & people in their professional video entitled Operation Remembrance 2020: Youth of Canada Honour and Respect our Veterans.
 
Dr. Paul Kavanaugh (Operation Veteran, founder; The Legion National Foundation, director) thanks the students and teachers who “broaden the message to Canadians that history matters and freedom is not free.”  
 
 
(Within the video’s description, you’ll see a table of contents to jump to segments of key interest for you.)  
 

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October 21, 2020 by Debbie Lazaroff Leave a Comment

YouTube recording of the Indigenous Education Panel that took place on October 8

A panel of experienced Indigenous leaders in education explore questions related to their roles as trustees. Moderated by Renee St. Germain of the Assembly of First Nations, this panel discussion includes topics such as how to move away from tokenism towards actual diversity, why school boards should reflect those they serve and next steps in moving beyond TRC recommendations to meaningful change. Panel members: – Barb Flett – Kimberley Greyeyes – Darren Googoo – Peter Garrow

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvwk5ng7DD4&t=1225s

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October 20, 2020 by CSBA Leave a Comment

CSBA Virtual Special General Meeting – CSBA Constitution Changes

The Canadian School Boards Association will hold a virtual special general meeting on  Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 4:00pm EST. This meeting is to address changes to the CSBA Constitution. The agenda can be found HERE. 

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October 20, 2020 by Debbie Lazaroff Leave a Comment

2021 National Trustees Gathering on Indigenous Education & CSBA Congress

The 2021 National Trustees Gathering on Indigenous Education will be hosted by QESBA virtually on July 6, 2021.

The 2021 Annual Congress will be hosted virtually by QESBA on July 7 and 8, 2021.

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