91̽�� School Board - Catholic High School,Kindergarten, Mississauga Catholic, Brampton Catholic, Caledon Catholic

Events

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:40:17 GMT

Link to: 2024-2025 School Year Calendar

September Virtue of the Month: Faith
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen (Heb. 11:1)
Faith is an attitude which encourages us to involve God in our lives and helps us to maintain and develop our relationships with God and with others both when things are going well and when they are not.

Month of September:
Ukrainian Heritage Month (National)

September 7 – Ukrainian Heritage Day (Provincial)

September 8 - UNESCO's International Literacy Day

September 8 – Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary

September 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26 - Elementary Wellness Leadership Conferences
The Well-Being Department is hosting six student wellness conferences, one per family of schools, during the month of September. We are inviting four intermediate student leaders and one teacher from every 91̽�� elementary school to this event. The goal of the conference is to equip student leaders and their designated teachers with good-for-all wellness promotion strategies to share with their schools. Event Facilitators: 91̽�� Well-Being Department, Keynote Speaker - MTClife, Student Mental Health and Well-Being Champions and Student Senate. For more information contact: Paula Callender – Coordinator, Well-Being, Safe and Inclusive Schools, 905-890-0708 Ext. 24371.

September 12 – Memorial of The Most Holy Name of Mary

September 13 – Memorial of St. John Chrysostom, Bishop & Doctor of the Church

September 14 – Feast of The Exaltation of the Holy Cross

September 15 – Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows

September 16 – PA Day (Elementary Schools)

September 21 – Feast of Apostle and Evangelist St. Matthew

September 23 – Memorial of St. Pius of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)

September 25 – Franco-Ontario Day (Provincial)

September 23-27 - Truth and Reconciliation Week
Truth and Reconciliation Week is a national program open to all schools across Canada. Join us as we memorialize the children lost to the residential school system and honour Survivors and their families. Learning and commemorating the truth of our history from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit knowledge keepers is an important part of the path to Reconciliation.

September 26 – Feast of the Canadian Martyrs: St. Jean De Brebeuf and St. Isaac Jogues, Priests, and Companions, Secondary Patrons of Canada

September 27 – Memorial of St. Vincent De Paul, Priest

September 29 – Feast of the Archangels St. Michael (Patron of the Archdiocese of Toronto), St. Gabriel & St. Raphael

September 29 – World Day of Migrants and Refugees

September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30 - Orange Shirt Day
The annual Orange Shirt Day on September 30th opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools. It is an opportunity to create meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind. A discussion all Canadians can tune into and create bridges with each other for reconciliation. A day for survivors to be reaffirmed that they matter, and so do those that have been affected. Every Child Matters, even if they are an adult, from now on. More Information.

October 11 – PA Day (Elementary & Secondary)

91̽�� Top Ontario Scholars for 2023-24

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Posted on: 7/3/24

91̽�� School Board announces its Top Ontario Scholars for 2023-24

The 91̽�� School Board's (91̽��) top Ontario Scholar for the 2023-24 school year is Luke Sequeira from St. Francis Xavier Catholic Secondary School in Mississauga. Luke scored a perfect average of 100%. He is set to attend the University of Waterloo in the fall, where he has enrolled in the Computer Science program.

91̽��'s top Ontario Scholar from a Brampton school is Megan Asquith from Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School, who graduated with an average of 99.3%. Megan has enrolled in Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies at the University of Guelph-Humber.

Sophia Sonsini from Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School is the top Ontario Scholar in the Bolton/Caledon/Orangeville area with a 98.8% average. Sophia will be studying Health Sciences at Queen's University.

"Congratulations to Luke, Megan and Sophia and all our Ontario Scholars for their remarkable achievements," said Marianne Mazzorato, Director of Education. "It takes tremendous dedication, focus and commitment on the part of these students to achieve this level of academic success. It is also a reflection of the support and guidance provided to them through their educators, parents and guardians, who inspired and encouraged them to prepare for post-secondary career pathways."

To be an Ontario Scholar, students must achieve an average of 80% or higher on their top six Grade 12 courses. This year, 3,933 91̽�� graduates earned this distinction.

"This year, we recognize our 7,115 91̽�� graduates who have fulfilled the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations and are ready to take on a new journey outside the familiar walls of their schools," added Marianne Mazzorato. "We are extremely proud of each and every one of them and wish them success and God's richest blessing as they move on to the next chapter in their lives."

A list of the top scholars from each 91̽�� secondary school.

The 91̽�� School Board is one of the largest and most diverse school boards in Ontario. It serves over 72,000 students in 151 schools located throughout Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. For more information about 91̽��, visit dpcdsb.org.

91̽�� Student Census

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 21:30:10 GMT

What is a Student Census?
The Student Census collects detailed information about students' demographics and experiences. In the 2021-2022 school year, the 91̽�� School Board (91̽��) conducted a student census for Grades 4-12 students. Parents or guardians completed the census for younger students (Kindergarten to Grade 3) and those with special needs who required assistance.

Why Conduct a Student Census?
Research has shown that systemic racism and discrimination exist in Ontario. To address these issues, the Ontario Anti-Racism Act, 2017, requires school boards to collect identity-based data on the following items:

Language(s) first spoken	Sexual orientation
Indigenous language(s) first spoken	(Dis)ability
Indigenous identity	Birth in Canada
Ethnicity	Status in Canada
Race	Time in Canada
Religious affiliation	Socio-economic status

Collecting data about these items helps identify and eliminate disparities and disproportionalities in student experiences and outcomes, and supports planning and resource allocation to meet diverse student needs.

Consent, Implementation, and Confidentiality

Consent: The census was voluntary. Parents and guardians received detailed information and had the option to opt out.
Implementation: Students received personalized links to the online census via their school email accounts. The census collected names, student numbers, and school locations to link responses to individual students’ achievement, program access, and discipline information.
Confidentiality: All data collected is kept confidential and used solely to improve student outcomes without revealing personal identities. Detailed privacy measures are in place to protect student information.

Response Rates

Grades 4 - 12: Approximately 74% of students participated, with variations by grade level.
Kindergarten - Grade 3: About 17% participation, with parents/guardians completing the census.

Types of Questions
The census included mandatory questions about:

Demographics: Gender identity, language(s) spoken, Indigenous identity, ethnicity, race, religion, and differing abilities.
Experiences and Attitudes: Peer inclusion, school participation, emotional state, representation of equity-seeking groups, and experiences of exclusion or bullying.

Impact and Benefits
By collecting and analyzing this data, 91̽�� aims to:

Identify Issues: Spot and address systemic racism and discrimination within the school system.
Improve Outcomes: Develop targeted strategies to enhance educational outcomes for all students.
Ensure Equity: Uphold Catholic social teachings by promoting human dignity, solidarity, community living, and rights and responsibilities.
Support Students: Ensure that all students feel valued, supported, and treated with kindness and fairness, reflecting the teachings of Christ.

Results and Analysis
91̽�� Student Census - Technical Report: A detailed and comprehensive analysis of the census process and findings.

Summary of Student Outcomes: Racial disproportionalities and disparities observed for students in Grades 4 through 12.

Descriptive Tables - Racial Outcomes: a companion report to the summary report of student outcomes. Information in this report includes numeric outcomes for each racial group, based on census responses from students in Grades 4 through 12 who completed the census themselves.

Summary of Student Social Identities: Social identities reported by students in Grades 4 through 12.

Summary of Student Attitudes: Attitudinal findings observed for students in Grades 4 through 12.

Summary of Parent/Guardian-Reported Student Social Identities: Social identities reported by parents and guardians for their students in Kindergarten - Grade 3 and older students who required parent/guardian support to complete the census.

Descriptive Tables – Parent/Guardian Reported Racial Outcomes: Information in this report includes numeric outcomes for each racial group based on census responses from parents/guardians of students in Kindergarten through Grade 3 and older students who required their parents/guardians to complete the census on their behalf.

91̽�� Reaches Tentative Agreement with DPERWA

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Posted on 4/15/24

91̽�� Reaches Tentative Agreement with DPERWA

The 91̽�� School Board (91̽��) is pleased to announce that it has reached a tentative local agreement with the Dufferin-Peel Educational Resource Workers Association (DPERWA), the union representing Education Resources Workers (ERWs) and Designated Early Childhood Educators (DECEs) at the board.

“We value our relationships with our bargaining units and are pleased to be able to make this announcement,” said Marianne Mazzorato, Director of Education. “This is great news for parents, guardians, students and staff alike, and ensures a continuity of learning with no disruption to services.”

The tentative agreement is subject to ratification by both parties.

2024-2025 Budget

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT

The 91̽�� School Board (91̽��) will once again develop a budget while operating under a Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan (MYFRP) with the Ministry of Education. 91̽�� continues to work with the Ministry of Education in addressing the significant expenditure concern with a Long Term Disability (LTD) benefit plan that has created an accumulated deficit position. 91̽�� will operate under the MYFRP until the issue has been resolved.

The Ministry of Education provides funding to school boards through the Grants for Student Needs (GSN) funding formula. GSN information will be available on the Ministry of Education website through the link provided below as well as through the budget reports presented to the Board of Trustees. Despite limited budgetary resources, 91̽�� is committed to ensuring our stakeholders have access to information regarding the budget development process and opportunities to provide input.

Public Budget Information and Consultation

During the 2024-2025 budget development process, 91̽�� offered a Public Budget Information Session webcast on April 24, 2024. This session provided an opportunity for our community stakeholders to receive financial information and updates on the 91̽�� deficit position. Sharing information, and receiving input from, our community members helps to inform the budget process. The accumulated deficit position of 91̽��, and limited funding resources available, does limit the actual expenditure decisions that can be made.

Link to recording of Public Budget Information Session Webcast - April 24, 2024
Public Budget Information Session Webcast (PDF)
Budget Information Session - Questions & Answers

The GSN are the primary revenue source for the 91̽��. Information is available on the Ministry of Education website.

All stakeholders are encouraged to review the 91̽�� Multi-YearStrategic Plan (MYSP) and 91̽�� Financial Statements.

Enrolment Trend (*Projected Enrolment)

91̽�� has experienced a decline in enrolment over the past years that also has an impact on the financial position.

	2020-2021	2021-2022	2022-2023	2023-2024*	2024-2025*
Total	75,717	73,313	71,933	71,040	70,300
Elementary	45,742	43,577	42,502	41,372	40,377
Secondary	29,975	29,736	29,431	29,668	29,923

All budget documents will be posted to this Public Budget Information webpage. Please check regularly for additional information as we progress with development of the 2024-2025 budget.

Other Information:

Introducing 91̽��'s New "We All Belong" Graphic

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 02:05:08 GMT

“Discover the new 91̽�� graphic in celebration of an all-embracing community, aligned with our Board of Trustees’ 2023-2027 Multi-Year Strategic Plan. Keep an eye out for it in all 91̽�� schools and facilities!”

91̽�� has introduced the new ‘We All Belong’ graphic on our social media platforms.

This graphic, aligned with our Board of Trustees’ 2023-2027 Multi-Year Strategic Plan, represents an all-embracing community in our schools, classrooms, and work environments.

Staff can anticipate seeing this graphic in all 91̽�� schools and facilities.

We also encourage families and staff to engage with our social media channels and share relevant posts within your networks.

Thank you for your continued dedication to making 91̽�� a place where everyone belongs.

School Information and Updates

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 18:45:00 GMT

COMMUNITY INFORMATION BULLETINS
Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year - August 29, 2024
2024-2025 Secondary Student Timetables - August 22, 2024
Use of Cell Phones and Vaping Updates - June 25, 2024

PA DAY DESCRIPTORS
Elementary PA Day Descriptors for September 16, 2024

RESOURCES AND UPDATES
Peel Public Health: Letter to Families - September 6, 2024
Your child's education: A parent guide to our school system 91̽�� Companion Resource
DIRECTORS BULLETIN: Relay Notice - David Amaral - July 15, 2024
91̽�� 2024-2028 Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan
Student Transportation of Peel Region - Spring/Summer 2024 Newsletter
Director of Education's Performance Appraisal Attestation 2024-2025

Board Meetings

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 04:00:00 GMT

All regular Board and Committee meetings start at 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). Board and Committee meetings are conducted live at the Catholic Education Centre, 40 Matheson Boulevard West, Mississauga. The public is welcome to attend all open (public) meetings onsite or view them live on the 91̽��Videos YouTube channel.

Please note that we endeavour to post full Board and Committee agendas prior to the meeting date.

Minutes of Board meetings are approved at the following Board meeting and are included in the Board meeting agenda.

Minutes for all Committee meetings are approved at the following Committee meeting. These minutes are part of the Committee meeting agenda.

If you are looking for any Board or Committee meeting minutes, please check the Board agendas posted below. If you are seeking a meeting agenda or minutes that do not appear here, please contact Cindy Child, Board and Committee Information Officer by email at cindy.child@dpcdsb.org, or by phone at 905-890-0708 ext. 24433.

BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING SCHEDULE

Board Meetings

Administration & Finance Committee

Faith & Program Committee

August 27, 2024
September 24, 2024
October 22, 2024
November 19, 2024 *
November 26, 2024
December 10, 2024
January 28, 2025
February 25, 2025
March 25, 2025
April 29, 2025
May 27, 2025
June 17, 2025

*Organizational Meeting

September 10, 2024
Live Stream Link
November 12, 2024
February 4, 2025
April 8, 2025
June 10, 2025

October 8, 2024
January 14, 2025
March 4, 2025
May 13, 2025

Special Education Advisory Committee	Central Committee for Catholic School Councils	By-Law/Policies Review Committee
Note: Meeting will be in-person at the Catholic Education Centre in the Boardroom at 7 pm.	Thursday, October 17, 2024 Thursday, November 14, 2024 Thursday, November 28, 2024 Thursday, December 5, 2024 Monday, February 3, 2025 Thursday, March 6, 2025 Thursday, April 10, 2025 Thursday, May 22, 2025* Thursday, June 19, 2025 *Tentative Note: CCCSC Meetings will be held in-person at the Catholic Education Centre in Room 302.	October 15, 2024 January 21, 2025 April 22, 2025 June 3, 2025

*Audit Committee	Contracts and Negotiations Committee	Black Community Advisory Council
September 10, 2024 November 12, 2024 February 4, 2025 May 13, 2025	September 24, 2024 5:00-6:00 pm	6:30- 8:30 pm

*Ontario Regulation 361/10

Delegating the Board
Individuals or groups wishing to delegate the Board should contact the Board and Committee Information Officer at 905-890-0708, ext. 24433. Additional information about the delegation process is found on the Board Delegation Form.

Board Meeting Minutes and Agendas

2024

June 18, 2024 - Agenda
June 11, 2024 - Agenda / Minutes *Special Board Meeting
May 28, 2024 - Agenda / Minutes
April 23, 2024 - Agenda / Minutes
April 23, 2024 - Agenda / Minutes *Special Board Meeting
April 16, 2024 - Agenda / Minutes *Special Board Meeting
March 19, 2024 - Agenda / Minutes
February 27, 2024 - Agenda / Minutes
January 30, 2024 - Agenda / Minutes

2023

December 12, 2023 - Agenda / Minutes
November 28, 2023 - Agenda / Minutes
November 21, 2023 - Agenda / Minutes **Organizational Meeting
October 24, 2023 - Agenda / Minutes
September 26, 2023 - Agenda / Minutes
August 22, 2023 - Agenda / Minutes
July 25, 2023 - Agenda / Minutes *Special Board Meeting
July 18, 2023 - Agenda / Minutes *Special Board Meeting
July 6, 2023 - Agenda / Minutes *Special Board Meeting
June 20, 2023 - Agenda / Minutes
May 23, 2023 - Agenda / Minutes
April 25, 2023 - Agenda / Minutes
April 13, 2023 - Agenda / Minutes *Special Board Meeting
March 28, 2023 - Agenda / Minutes
February 28, 2023 - Agenda / Minutes
January 31, 2023 - Agenda / Minutes
January 17, 2023 - Agenda / Minutes *Special Board Meeting

2022

December 13, 2022 - Agenda / Minutes
November 29, 2022 - Agenda / Minutes
November 22, 2022 - Agenda / Minutes**Inaugural Meeting
November 8, 2022 - Agenda / Minutes *Special Board Meeting
November 3, 2022 - Agenda / Minutes *Special Board Meeting
October 25, 2022 - Agenda / Minutes
September 27, 2022 - Agenda / Minutes
August 23, 2022 - Agenda / Minutes
June 21, 2022 - Agenda / Minutes
May 31, 2022 - Agenda / Minutes
April 26, 2022 - Agenda / Minutes
March 29, 2022 - Agenda / Minutes
March 8, 2022 - Agenda / Minutes *Special Board Meeting
February 22, 2022 - Agenda / Minutes
January 25, 2022 - Agenda / Minutes

2021

December 14, 2021 - Agenda / Minutes
December 7, 2021 (Organizational Meeting) - Agenda / Minutes
November 30, 2021 - Agenda / Minutes
October 26, 2021 - Minutes / Agenda
October 5, 2021 - Minutes / Agenda *Special Board Meeting
September 28, 2021 - Minutes / Agenda
August 24, 2021 - Minutes / Agenda
June 15, 2021 - Minutes / Agenda
June 1, 2021 - Minutes / Agenda *Special Board Meeting
May 25, 2021 - Minutes / Agenda
April 27, 2021 - Minutes / Agenda
March 23, 2021 - Minutes / Agenda
February 23, 2021 - Minutes / Agenda
January 26, 2021 - Minutes / Agenda

2020

December 8, 2020 - Minutes / Agenda
December 1, 2020 - Minutes / Agenda (Organizational Meeting)
November 24, 2020 - Minutes / Agenda
October 27, 2020 - Minutes / Agenda
September 29, 2020 - Minutes / Agenda
August 25, 2020 - Minutes / Agenda
August 4, 2020 (Special Board) - Minutes / Agenda
July 16, 2020 (Special Board) - Minutes / Agenda
July 7, 2020 (Special Board) - Minutes / Agenda
June 16, 2020 - Minutes / Agenda
June 2, 2020 (Special Board) - Minutes / Agenda
May 26, 2020 - Minutes / Agenda
April 28, 2020 - Minutes / Agenda
March 24, 2020 - Minutes / Agenda
February 25, 2020 -Minutes / Agenda
January 28, 2020 - Minutes / Agenda

2019

December 10, 2019 - Minutes / Agenda
December 3, 2019 (Organizational Meeting) - Minutes / Agenda
November 26, 2019 - Minutes / Agenda
October 22, 2019 - Minutes / Agenda
September 24, 2019 - Minutes / Agenda
June 18, 2019 - Minutes / Agenda
May 28, 2019 - Minutes / Special Agenda / Regular Agenda
April 23, 2019 - Minutes / Special Agenda / Regular Agenda
March 26, 2019 - Minutes / Agenda
February 26, 2019 - Minutes / Agenda
February 5, 2019 - Minutes / Agenda
January 22, 2019 - Minutes / Agenda

Trustee Declaration of Interest

Trustee written statements of declaration of interest, posted in accordance with section 6.1 of the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.50 (as amended).

Board Meetings
August 27, 2024
June 18, 2024
May 28, 2024
April 23, 2024
March 19, 2024
January 30, 2024
December 12, 2023
October 24, 2023
June 20, 2023
May 23, 2023
April 25, 2023
March 28, 2023
January 31, 2023
January 17, 2023
December 13, 2022
November 29, 2022
October 25, 2022
September 27, 2022
August 23, 2022
June 21, 2022
May 31, 2022
April 26, 2022
March 29, 2022
February 22, 2022
January 25, 2022
December 14, 2021
October 26, 2021
October 5, 2021
September 28, 2021
August 24, 2021
June 1, 2021
May 25, 2021
April 27, 2021
February 23, 2021
December 15, 2020
September 29, 2020
August 25, 2020
July 7, 2020
June 21, 2020
May 26, 2020
April 28, 2020
March 24, 2020
February 25, 2020
January 28, 2020
December 10, 2019
November 26, 2019
October 22, 2019
September 24, 2019
August 27, 2019
June 18, 2019
May 28, 2019
April 23, 2019
March 26, 2019

Administration & Finance Committee Meetings
November 8, 2022
October 4, 2022
September 13, 2022
March 1, 2022
January 11, 2022
November 9, 2021
April 2, 2019
June 17, 2019
September 3, 2019

Faith & Program Committee Meetings
September 10, 2019
January 14, 2020

Online Learning Resources

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Aligned to the Ministry of Education's Learn at Home initiative, where online learning resources have been provided for student learning, the 91̽�� School Board has prepared supplementary online learning resources for students. These resources have been provided based on student age/division.

Continuity of Catholic Learning
Live Online Learning Tips: Parents & Guardians / Students
Continuity of Catholic Learning: Parent/Guardian Guide to Teacher-Led Learning in 91̽��
Continuity of Catholic Learning - Quick Reference Guide

Online Learning Platforms
Parent Guide to Google Classroom
Parent Information Sheet to Google Classroom
Parent Guide to Accessing Google Classroom through PlayStation and XBox
Parent Guide to Brightspace by D2L
Parent Guide to Microsoft Teams
Video: Student Login to Google Apps
Video: Students Navigating Google Classroom

Religious Education Resources
Religious Education Resources K to 8
Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ Grade 7-8 Topics for April-June

Online Math Resources for Families
Kindergarten
Primary Grades
Junior Grades
Intermediate Grades
Grades 9 and 10

Other Learning Resources
Online French Resources for FSL Students - Primary, Junior, Intermediate
Experiential Learning Websites for Elementary Students
Remote Access to Library eResources and eBooks

Cyber Security and Digital Citizenship
Netiquette - Be a Responsible Citizen
Digital Citizen Highlights - Password Protocols
Digital Citizenship-Presentation Institute for Catholic Education
Tips for Safe Video Conferencing for Participants

Mental Health Resources
Mental Health and Well-Being Resource List

School Mental Health Ontario
School Mental Health Ontario Supporting Student Mental Health During a Pandemic
Personal Resiliency Tips for Helpers Who Support Students
Talking with Parents and Families About Mental Health

Ministry of Education: Learn at Home Portal (Online Learning Resources)