R.G. Sinclair Public School

<h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You’re Invited: Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair Open House&nbsp;</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone families – explore student opportunities in the skilled trades!&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us for the Level Up! Open House and:&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Get up close:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Watch skilled trades professionals in action during live demonstrations and explore using tools and machinery.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Meet the experts:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Chat one-on-one with employers, apprentices, tradespeople and instructors who share real-world insights and personal journeys in the skilled trades.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Plan student pathways:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Explore apprenticeship pathways with expert guidance and&nbsp;resources provided by Skilled Trades Ontario.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> December 2, 2025, 3:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Where:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Kingston, Slush Puppie Place, 1 The Tragically Hip Way, Kingston&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Who: </strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All Limestone families welcome&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cost:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Free! No registration needed&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">-&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">About Level Up!&nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fairs are a series of dynamic, multi-day events that connect you with Ontario’s top skilled trades professionals from industry organizations, post-secondary institutions, businesses, associations and more.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit a skilled trades career fair near you and explore Ontario’s 140+ skilled trades through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, while hearing directly from tradespeople and local employers about rewarding, life-changing career paths.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To learn more, visit </span><a href="https://levelupontario.ca/open-house/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Open House - Level up!</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/5a69ffae-481c-460a-9989-73f6b4e3f6d8" alt="Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair Open House December 2 at Slush Puppie Place" width="654" height="845" style="width:654px;height:845px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boardroom Briefs is intended to provide highlights of presentations, reports and decisions made at the regular meeting of the Limestone District School Board of Trustees. The following are highlights of the October 29, 2025 Regular Board Meeting. Agendas can be found on the website under </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/board_meetings-1719463739654" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Board Meetings</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Land Acknowledgement </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All meetings begin with a Land Acknowledgement. Trustee Elliott provided the following Land Acknowledgement:</span><br><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their cultures and celebrate their commitment to this land.</em></i><br><br><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As a photographer, I’ve spent all summer and fall taking photos for various tourism groups in the region, and have experienced first-hand how lucky we are to live where we live. I’ve taken photos of people sharing parks with their friends and families, cyclists in rural areas enjoying the open road, endless landscapes and sunsets along the lake, and large events that bring the community together to celebrate and have fun. I’m thankful for these opportunities to reflect on the shared responsibility we have to respect and protect this beautiful region, and am grateful to live, work, and learn here."</em></i></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Presentation</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A presentation from Umoja was embedded as part of the Report for Information 13.4.1: LDSB Equity Team Action Plan.</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Private Session Report</span></h2><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Private Session Report - October 29, 2025</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">During private session following at the October 1 Education, Policy, and Operations Committee Meeting:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustee McGregor provided an OPSBA update</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There was no other business conducted, or motions passed in Private Session.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Earlier this evening during Private Session:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The private session minutes were approved from the following:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 15, 2025, Audit Committee Meeting</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">September 17, 2025, Regular Board Meeting</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">October 1, 2025, EPOC Meeting</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Superintendent Young provided a property and legal update.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustees discussed some Personnel updates.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There was no other business conducted, or motions passed in Private Session. </span></p></div></details><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reports from Officers</span></h2><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair's Report</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/3b73f535-6db0-57a4-bb4f-a5bb6232f53e" alt="" width="268" height="347" style="width:268px;height:347px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair McGregor provided the following report: </span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"I would like to begin my report tonight by extending a heartfelt thank you to everyone across Limestone who continues to create meaningful learning opportunities for students both inside and outside of the classroom. Your efforts are helping to shape inspired learners across the district. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This week, Limestone was honoured to host a special Breakfast with Aaliyah Edwards, WNBA athlete and proud Limestone graduate. Aaliyah’s visit was an incredible opportunity for students to hear directly from a role model who embodies perseverance, leadership, and community spirit. We are deeply grateful to Aaliyah for taking the time to give back to the Limestone community. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone students also participated in Girls in Trades, a full-day event hosted by the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program at St. Lawrence College. Students explored hands-on learning in wind turbine technology, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, hairstyling, esthetics, brick and stonework, and millwork. This event is one of many that help inspire the next generation of tradeswomen and expanded career possibilities for Limestone students. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking ahead, National Skilled Trade and Technology Week is next week – a celebration of student exploration and opportunities in skilled trades and technology. We look forward to highlighting the many ways students can engage with and pursue these pathways. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Earlier today, Limestone hosted the Black, Indigenous, and Racialized Career Day for secondary students. This event was designed to amplify diverse voices and break down barriers by showcasing successful professionals from a wide range of industries. Students had the opportunity to learn about scholarship opportunities, post-secondary planning with guidance counsellors, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, the new Queen’s Black Mentorship Program, Specialist High Skills Major, and local employers and career pathways, and featured an inspiring group of panelists from the local community. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The event was made possible through the support of the Kingston Native Centre and Language Nest, St. Lawrence College, Specialist High Skills Major, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, and Queen’s University. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you again to all Limestone employees, partners, and community members who continue to support students in discovering their passions and building their futures. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This concludes my report."&nbsp;</span></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director's Report</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/959f9ebc-0553-5f56-afed-83ccf39d2906" alt="" width="316" height="316" style="width:316px;height:316px;float:left;display:inline-block"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director Burra provided the following report:</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"Good evening Trustees and members of the viewing public. I have several updates I would like to share with you this evening. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, Chair McGregor, for your comments regarding Aaliyah Edward’s visit with students earlier this week, the recent Girls in Trades event, the Black, Indigenous, and Racialized Career Day for secondary students that occurred earlier today, and for reminding everyone of National Skilled Trade and Technology Week next week. These are all great events that benefit a range of Limestone students, and are just some highlights of different learning opportunities provided to students. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As a reminder to Trustees and the viewing public, we are in the midst of the fall 2025 United Way fundraising campaign. Given continuing, significant economic dislocation, housing costs, and food security concerns, it is critical for those that can support this campaign to do so, to help support some of the most vulnerable children, youth, and families in the region. Limestone is a proud contributor to this annual campaign. I should note that it was my pleasure to help support the United Way engaging with the secondary Interschool Council members last week. The Interschool Council is comprised of Student Trustees and student leaders from across LDSB secondary schools. This engagement is a new Youth United campaign to increase youth awareness of the United Way and partners who receive funding to support members of the community in need. The Interschool Council went on an abbreviated ‘Seeing is Believing’ tour for student leaders to see examples of services that exist in our communities to support a range of needs. I am sure we will hear about this from Student Trustees. I look forward to seeing how this initiative evolves and the difference students, and schools, can make in this year’s campaign. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tonight we have three reports for Trustees, one for action related to a financial update, and an information update related to Limestone’s Equity Action Plan. Part of that report will include a presentation that includes greatly valued partners in support of this work.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This evening, Trustees will also see an interim update report for the LDSB Strategic Plan, 2024-2028. The report this evening will focus on our continued focus on goals outlined in the Strategic Plan and the high impact strategies we are utilizing to support the goals. Given the province has yet to release the 2024-2025 EQAO results that we have to include as part of our assessment of the Strategic Plan, tonight’s report is interim and we will bring it back once we have the EQAO results and other data to support our monitoring of the plan. Our current focus continues to be on improving teaching and learning in classrooms. These points of emphasis are critical components of the provincial and board priorities, but also integral to our equity work in ensuring that each Limestone student has the skills and confidence to access their pathway of choice as they navigate through their K-12 schooling. The stakes of our work are incredibly high, and we have a legal and moral responsibility to ensure that we maintain focused attention on student achievement. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is also important for us all to remember the importance of this data particularly when it is triangulated, or overlaid, with Student Census data. As Trustees are aware, we have the second Limestone Student Census coming up in just a few weeks. Once we have the results and analysis of the Student Census data, we will have very rich information about specific groups of students in Limestone and their experiences. I look forward to continuing our critical work in Limestone with the new Strategic Plan as we move into the future, doing the best we can to make a difference in the lives of the students we serve.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, Chair McGregor. That completes my update for this evening." </span></p></div></details><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reports</span></h2><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">OPSBA Report</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair McGregor provided an OPSBA report.</span></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Trustees' Report</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Trustee Ismail provided the Student Trustees' Report:</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"Good afternoon, Trustees and members of the public,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We held our Interschool Council (ISC) meeting October 21, chaired by Mia Comeau and Rachel Kolosov. Our meeting consisted of a tour of three United Way KFL&amp;A partner agencies for student representatives to better understand and gain new perspectives on the youth in our communities and local initiatives that support youth and families across the LDSB.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To begin our day, ISC members and guests visited Youth Diversion, where Executive Director Shawn Quigley led an interactive session focused on understanding the importance of support systems in our lives. This experience helped student representatives reflect on the ways Youth Diversion’s prevention and intervention programs help students overcome challenges they may face and contribute to student well-being across our board.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Our next stop was the Food Sharing Project, where ISC members learned from Andy Mills about how the organization supports equitable access to nutrition across many schools. Students were able to see the large-scale community effort that aims to help all students learn and thrive.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">And lastly, we visited the BGC South East, where we toured their facilities, including a robotics rink, gym, a new STEM lab, and many study and quiet spaces. The centre also offers accessible and structured programs that create a supportive environment for youth to develop skills and relationships with their peers and mentors.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We discussed our schools involvement in the Youth United initiative, and schools are at different stages of launching fundraising efforts and building awareness to encourage registrations within their student bodies.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Interschool Council is looking forward to building connections between our schools and local community organizations that put tremendous effort in supporting student well-being.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This concludes our October ISC meeting. Thank you."&nbsp;</span></p></div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reports for Action</span></h3><details open="true"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Accumulated Surplus Financial Update - Superintendent Young</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The purpose of this report was to provide Trustees with the latest financial information related to the Board's accumulated surplus, and propose additional investments in Limestone District School Board for 2025-2026.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For a full look at background information assembled from the 2024-2025 Year End Consolidated Financial Statements, please visit page 25 in the </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5bb14b2b-a709-4efa-9daa-9553a7b51f9a/LDSB-Regular-Board-Meeting-Agenda-October-29-2025-revised.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Board Meeting Agenda</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For the 2024-2025 fiscal year, Limestone District School Board ended the year with its accumulated surplus at $1.6M higher than projected. The revised estimates projected the accumulated surplus to be $10.2M at the end of August 31, 2025. The actual accumulated surplus at August 31, 2025 was $11.8M as shown above. It is proposed that $500,000 of the additional surplus be reinvested back into school programs.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At the June 11, 2025 Board meeting, Trustees approved the following programs to be supported by spending Accumulated Surplus. </span><br><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Expenses </strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Equity and Inclusion Positions - Human Rights Officer and Teachers: $320,000 </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Short-Term Educational Assistants: $925,000 </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Additional IT Devices and Technology: $800,000 </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Cyber Security: $350,000 </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Educational Software: $140,000 </span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Total Expenses: $2,535,000 </strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of a calculated and planned draw down of the accumulated surplus, the projects listed below are proposed as additional investments into Limestone District School Board schools. These proposed investments are one-time expenditures that will not contribute to structural deficits within the organization. These investments are strategically placed in Special Education and Math/IT.</span><br><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">New Expenses - for Approval </strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Special Education Short-Term Staff Investment: $400,000 </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mathematics and IT Equipment Investment: $100,000 </span><br><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Total Expenses: $500,000</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For full report, please visit pages 25 to 27 in the </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5bb14b2b-a709-4efa-9daa-9553a7b51f9a/LDSB-Regular-Board-Meeting-Agenda-October-29-2025-revised.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Board Meeting Agenda</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p></div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reports for Information</span></h3><details open="true"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board Equity Team Action Plan, 2025-2028 - Superintendent McDonnell</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The purpose of this report was to provide Trustees with an update on the LDSB Equity Team Action Plan, 2025-2028, and progress being made toward established goals.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The LDSB Equity Action Plan 2nd Edition, 2020-2024, was last shared with Trustees at the October 2, 2024, Education, Policy, and Operations Committee (EPOC) meeting. On an annual basis, outcomes will be shared with Trustees at the start of each new school year. An updated plan has been developed, renamed the Equity Team Action Plan, 2025-2028.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Currently, recognizing the importance of this work, the following areas of focus within the Equity Team Action Plan were highlighted for Trustees, to provide a snapshot of the progress being made in Limestone:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Addressing Discriminatory Language: Student Modules (Elementary)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Guide on Human Rights Expectations in LDSB for Families and Caregivers</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Supporting Human Rights and Equity in Rural Schools</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Tracking Our Commitment to Black Student Equity: OHRC Dreams Delayed Action Items</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">KASSAA and Human Rights Presentations</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Anti-Black Racism Module</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/d33774a6-9a09-4106-aed2-0de75eb0924c" alt="Human Rights and Athletics Slide from October 29 LDSB Board Meeting" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At the end of the 2025-2028 Equity Action Plan cycle, the Community Equity Advisory Committee will review the progress made towards achieving the goals outlined herein.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For full report with details of each area, please visit pages 28 to 34 in the </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5bb14b2b-a709-4efa-9daa-9553a7b51f9a/LDSB-Regular-Board-Meeting-Agenda-October-29-2025-revised.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Board Meeting Agenda</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p></div></details><details open="true"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategic Plan - Interim End-of-Year Report 2024-2025 - Director Burra</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The purpose of this report was to provide Trustees an end-of-year status report on the 2024-2025 Strategic Plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Senior Staff presented an end-of-school-year Strategic Plan Overview (included in the </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5bb14b2b-a709-4efa-9daa-9553a7b51f9a/LDSB-Regular-Board-Meeting-Agenda-October-29-2025-revised.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Board Meeting Agenda</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> starting on page 37). To assist Trustees with ongoing monitoring, a “traffic light” system has been in place to evaluate the progress. To note, Senior Staff will bring forward additional data once 2024-2025 EQAO data is released by the provincial government. Without the EQAO data, the Senior Team is currently missing a large number of indicators that are legislatively required to be included as the foundation of the LDSB Multi-Year Strategic plan and Student Achievement Plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/b9e7e717-4c31-4af3-b2fa-347f08ce58ee" alt="Student Achievement Plan Provincial Graphic" width="100%" height="inherit" style="width:100%;height:inherit;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As a reminder, multiple data sets and evidence are used to evaluate the progress toward the desired outcomes. Last year’s overview of meetings is attached to the report, mapping the Strategic Plan Goals to specific meetings/committees for 2024-2025.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Senior Team will continue to provide Trustees with updates focused on important areas of work through reports shared as part of Board and Education and Policy Operations Committee and Board Meeting agendas throughout the 2025-2026 school year. Operational plan updates throughout the year will provide further opportunities to monitor the overall Strategic Plan and Provincial Student Achievement plan.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For the full report, please visit pages 35 to 41 in the</span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5bb14b2b-a709-4efa-9daa-9553a7b51f9a/LDSB-Regular-Board-Meeting-Agenda-October-29-2025-revised.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> Board Meeting Agenda</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p></div></details><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Notices of Motion</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Motion brought forward by Vice-Chair Godkin: “Given the Minister of Education's musings regarding the potential removal of some, or all, Trustees in the province of Ontario, and that we have already sent a letter to the Minister and other specific audiences, I would like to put forward a motion to expand the number of recipients of the letter to include local media outlets and other parties to be determined by the Board in discussion of this motion.”</span><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Adjournment</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Board Meeting adjourned and Trustees returned to Private Session. A report from that session will be shared with the public at the Annual Board Meeting on November 19, 2025. </span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Families,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is hard to believe we are already approaching the end of October.&nbsp; Excluding today and a handful of other days, we have enjoyed a beautiful and relatively warm fall. Since the start of the school year, it has been wonderful to see the momentum of learning and the wide variety of extracurricular activities taking place across Limestone schools. As we head into November next week, I want to share a few updates with you:</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">See Yourself in Limestone – Student Census Survey</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Information was shared with families earlier this week regarding the upcoming See Yourself in Limestone Student Census. The census is a voluntary and confidential survey for students in Grades 4 to 12. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please note, there was one error in the message shared with you regarding the dates of the Student Census. The correct dates are November 24 to 28, 2025.</em></i></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As a reminder, families who do not want their student(s) to complete the survey must contact their school Principal by Friday, November 14, 2025. Opting out means the student will not receive the survey in their e-mail inbox.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">By better understanding students’ identities and experiences, we can remove barriers and better support students in accessing what they need to succeed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn more about the Student Census and how it supports equity in Limestone: </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/student_census" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">limestone.on.ca/student_census</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reminder: Upcoming PA Day – November 14, 2025</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">A reminder to families that Friday, November 14 is a Professional Activity (PA) Day for all Limestone students. </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There will be no classes for students on this day.</em></i><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Achievement Plan – Opportunity to Provide Feedback</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">An update on </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5bb14b2b-a709-4efa-9daa-9553a7b51f9a/LDSB-Regular-Board-Meeting-Agenda-October-29-2025-revised.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone’s Student Achievement Plan is included in the most recent Board Meeting package (pages 37 through 39)</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. This update is interim because we are still awaiting the release of 2024-2025 EQAO data and other provincial data. The plan outlines how the Board is working to support student success in three key areas:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Achievement in Core Academic Skills (literacy and numeracy)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Preparation for Future Success (graduation rates, career pathways)</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Engagement and Well-Being</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Families are encouraged to </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/5bb14b2b-a709-4efa-9daa-9553a7b51f9a/LDSB-Regular-Board-Meeting-Agenda-October-29-2025-revised.pdf" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">review the update included in the October Board Meeting package</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> and learn more about how Limestone is tracking progress and creating opportunities for all students. Once we have EQAO and other provincial data, another update will be shared.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As of today (October 30, 2025), we have still not received EQAO and other provincial data for the 2024-2025 school year. As a result, based on the </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/mission__vision___values" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board Strategic Plan</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> we have provided an interim report on our continued work to support improved student learning and well-being.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Question for Families:</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> What feedback, if any, do you have regarding the Board's goals and high impact strategies focused on improving student learning and well-being? </span><a href="https://ca1.voxco.com/S2/?st=fu443Fws9prNw0zfWUOKuly9F1SpkMermbTzVyZ1st8%3D&amp;mod=0&amp;dlang=en" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Share your feedback with Limestone online here.</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Free Access to IDELLO for the French as a Second Language Community</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are excited to share that Télévision française de l’Ontario (TFO) is offering free access to IDELLO for families in the French as a Second Language (FSL) community!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.idello.org/formations-et-evenements?utm_source=Idello&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Idello2025" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">IDELLO</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a rich online platform</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> that offers virtual training, events, and resources designed to support French-language learning for educators, parents, and students. It is a great way to explore engaging content and strengthen language skills at home.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In recognition of Truth and Reconciliation Day, IDELLO also features a special </span><a href="https://www.idello.org/002686794/journee-nationale-de-la-verite-et-de-la-reconciliation-5e-a-12e-annee?utm_source=Idello&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Idello2025" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">resource collection for Grades 5 to 12</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">. These materials help students learn about the lived experiences of Indigenous peoples in Canada and encourage thoughtful reflection on building a better future.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To request free access, families can contact TFO directly at </span><a href="mailto:support@idello.org" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">support@idello.org</strong></b></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Do not miss this opportunity to bring meaningful French-language learning and cultural reflection into your home!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Ministry and Board Resources for Math and Literacy</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many resources available designed to support your student’s learning in math and literacy, offering engaging activities that can make learning fun and effective for students and families. </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/tutoring" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit Limestone’s Online Learning Resources and Tutoring webpage</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> to learn more.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Inclement Weather Season</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we approach the inclement weather months (roughly early November to early April), our transportation partner, Tri-Board Student Transportation Services (Tri-Board), works closely with their school bus companies to determine if it is safe to offer school transportation on inclement weather days. School buses function differently than other vehicles, and sometimes, although it is safe for the average family vehicle to travel, it is not safe for a school bus to be on the road. Due to the geographic size of our district, weather conditions can vary significantly from one region to another. As a result, there are times when transportation cancellations may only apply to specific areas experiencing adverse conditions, while other regions remain unaffected. Having to cancel school transportation is understandably disruptive to families, but Tri-Board always puts the safety of their 30,000-plus bus riders first and foremost in their decision-making. Learn more about </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/prepare-for-winter-related-bus-delays-and-cancellations--20251020203640" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">how to help make the winter season and bus cancellation days easier for families to manage on our website</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for the continued support and partnership as part of the Limestone community, and have a safe, and hopefully not a rainy, Halloween.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Krishna Burra</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director of Education</span></p>