The June meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board was held on June 28. Trustees approved the proposed composition and terms of reference for a French as a second language advisory committee (FSLAC).
The FSLAC was established at the June 14 special board meeting of the UGDSB. The committee will provide input regarding the implementation of the UGDSB FSL action plan, and will provide advice for the development and review of the board’s French immersion application, random selection, waitlist and program development process.
The FSLAC will have representatives from all areas of the board, both core French and French immersion, as well as both elementary and secondary schools. Committee members will serve a term of two years and will meet four to ten times a year, as needed.
Policies approved
Trustees approved the following policies: 513 – Alcohol and Drugs, 208 – Smoke-Free Environment, 516 – Asthma Friendly Schools, 305 – Pupil Accommodation Review, 320 – School Boundary Review, and 319 – Community Planning and Partnerships.
The policy and procedures for 513 – Alcohol and Drugs were updated to reflect the progressive discipline model of policy, 503 – Safe Schools, the goals of the new provincial health curriculum, and a stronger emphasis on supportive interventions, including mental health support.
Policy 208 – Smoke-Free Environment was updated to bring the policy and procedures into alignment with provincial legislation and regulations. The updated policy also reinforces the board’s support for accommodating the traditional use of tobacco by indigenous persons for cultural purposes.
The policy and procedures for 516 – Asthma Friendly Schools were developed to bring the board into compliance with Ryan’s Law (ensuring asthma friendly schools). The board is committed to minimizing the risks to students with asthma while in attendance at school or a school-related activity.
Policies 305 and 319 were updated to reflect revisions to Ministry of Education guidelines.
