And with that the meeting is done.

Have a great night!

Next is the Receipt of Advisory Committee Minutes, you can read them here: yrdsb.civicweb.net/Portal/Meeti...

Next is the Routine (*) and Non-Routine Presentation of Minutes and Recommendations of Board Committees, you can read them here: yrdsb.civicweb.net/Portal/Meeti...

Now to the Approval of Board Meeting Minutes, you can read them here: yrdsb.civicweb.net/FileStorage/...

-Director wishes everyone observing Ramadan a safe fast in the month ahead.

-Director ends his report by recognizing a few staffing changes.

-Lunar New Year is February 17 and many schools recognize Lunar New Year through learning opportunities that deepen students’ understanding of this annual celebration.

-February 16 is Family Day and all YRDSB schools and offices will be closed to observe
the holiday.

-February is Black History Month & YRDSB continues to work towards advancing inclusion through meaningful action. Efforts include strengthening inclusive curriculum materials, supporting Black student achievement & well-being &
continuing to implement Board’s Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Strategy

-January 27 was International Holocaust Remembrance Day. In recognition of the day, YRDSB shared instructional, professional learning and wellbeing resources to assist staff in teaching about the Holocaust in developmentally appropriate
and inclusive ways.

-YRDSB’s Director’s Annual Report, which includes information
from the previous school year as well as the current year where available, is currently being revised and is posted on the Board’s website.

-International Education Services continued preparations for the arrival of approximately 120 new international students expected in February.

-In January, the Reception Centre processed approximately 150 student registrations, with a current focus on supporting secondary second semester starts and incoming
international students to ensure smooth transitions into YRDSB schools.

-French Immersion (FI) registration opened to families in January and will continue until February 9. Families of Senior Kindergarten students entering Grade 1 and wishing to
enroll in the optional program can email or call their home school office and declare their intention to register in FI.

-As sem 2 gets underway in secondary schools, & the deadline for next year’s course selections approaches, students are reviewing their course and pathway options.

-Registration for Junior Kindergarten is also underway. Families have the option to register online, by email, phone or mail.

-The Board is on track to enable student access to Gemini (AI) for learning beginning this month for Grades 7-12.

-Resources will be provided to schools to teach about AI literacy
in Grades K-6. Resources aimed at Grades 7-12 will include resources for safety, privacy and effective use of AI.

- This is for educators from 20 schools engage in job-embedded professional learning following a continuous improvement cycle model with large group and school-based
learning opportunities directly within the classroom.

-Curriculum and Instructional Services &
Student Services successfully applied for & secured Responsive Education Funding (REF) through the Removing Barriers for Students with Disabilities grant.

-Starts by recognizing staff & student perseverance around schedule disruptions because of things like snow days.

-Recognizes work done by staff for semester changes and reporting requirements.

Now to the Director's Information Report, you can see it here: yrdsb.civicweb.net/FileStorage/...

Now to the OPSBA report.

-Jan 23 & 24th they had their public education symposium.
-Trustee Dr. Sinclair was awarded the Dr. Harry Paikin award of merit for her work as a trustee.

Now to the Student Trustee Report.

-YRPC will be hosting the Presidents' Council meeting later this month.
-Education Action Conference is happening this month.
-Snow days created challenges for exams, thanks staff for their work.

Now to the Student Trustee Report.

-YRPC will be hosting the Presidents' Council meeting later this month.
-On Feb 26th the new Indigenous Student Trustee will be determined.
-Education Action Conference is happening this month.
-Snow days created challenges for exams, thanks staff for their work.

Trustee Jenny Chen shares that she attended a robotic competition at EJ Sand Public School.

Trustee Law shares community and family engagement events he attended at a variety of schools, including the presentation of Shrek by Markville Secondary School. They had 3 sold-out shows, organized by 83 students and their teachers.

Trustee Michael Chen announces an evening of celebration for Chinese Heritage Month on February 12 6-8pm at Bur Oak, register ahead of time online.

Trustee Jenny Chen recognizes Chinese Heritage Month.

Trustee Liang recognizes Lunar New Year.

Trustee Michael Chen announces that on Thursday the board's affinity group supporting East Asian students is hosting a pathway planning event.

Trustee Mahmood recognizes that January was Tamil Heritage Month.

Trustee Mahmood also recognizes the start of Ramadan this month.

The board starts by recognizing Black History Month.

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