St. Peter Catholic Elementary School

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1 St. Peter Catholic Elementary School September 2015 Principal: Mr. M. Starr Vice-Principal: Mr. P. Deoni Secretary: Mrs. E. Champoux Office Assistant: Mrs. M. Simovic Trustee: Mrs. Diane Rabenda Special Education: Mrs. A. Mendoza, Mrs. C. Thompson ext. 218 SAFE ARRIVAL PROGRAM -- A REMINDER TO PLEASE PHONE IN YOUR CHILD S ABSENCE (905) Messages will be retrieved between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:00 p.m. by office staff. Provincial protocols require that schools exhaust all emergency contacts prior to calling the police in the event of a missing child. Please ensure that you notify the school if your child will be absent and that your contact information is correct. School Website: ADMINISTRATOR S MESSAGE Welcome Back!!!! As we begin another school year at St. Peter Catholic School, we extend a special welcome to the families and students who are new to our school community and a welcome back to those who are returning. We look forward to getting to know you and working with you over the course of the year as we share in the journey of your child s educational, social, and spiritual growth. We also welcome Fr. Peter Meyer and Fr. Francis Hubilla to our school community as they begin their ministry at Holy Rosary Parish. St. Peter Catholic School is focused on providing your child with opportunities that will allow them to grow spiritually, socially and emotionally, while developing their academic skills. This is not a task we do alone. As your child s first and most important teacher, you have an important and continuing role. Your involvement in your child s learning is vital. Please do not hesitate to contact your child s teacher or the administration whenever you have a question or need additional information. The staff has been busy over the summer months taking courses or summer institutes and/or preparing their programs, making sure that your child(ren) will experience an exciting and rewarding school year. We believe, and are confident, that this school year will provide your child with many new challenges, opportunities and memorable experiences. On behalf of the staff, we extend good wishes for an exciting and successful school year dedicated to providing all our students with the best possible educational opportunities Mr. M. Starr Principal Mr. P. Deoni Vice-Principal

2 SCHOOL CASH ONLINE School Cash Online provides parents with easy access and convenience at any time to make online payments for a variety of student activities, providing greater flexibility and control on how payments are made to the school. This online payment method will also help reduce the risk of theft and cash misplacement. Starting September 8, 2015, online payments can be made by echeque, MyWallet (the previous 7-day wait time for loading funds has been eliminated), or credit card (Visa, MasterCard). Also, donations can now be made online by parents and non-parents more information about this option will follow. For more information including an FAQ, the benefits of this program, and how to register for School Cash Online, please visit: Register Now! Please take a few minutes to register, by following the steps below. Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Click on the following link: Register by selecting Get Started Now and following the steps. After you receive the confirmation , please select the click here option, log in and add the names of each of your children who attend St. Peter Catholic School. If you have any questions during the registration process, please select the GET HELP option in the top right hand area of the screen. Please note that in order to offer this service to parents, some school operating fees may increase slightly. We encourage all of our families to take a few minutes and register for School Cash Online. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at the school office. STUDENT AGENDA This is an important learning tool that allows students to practice responsibility, track their assignments, and allows communication between home and school. It also contains important school, parish and Board information that every student and family should be aware of. Students are responsible for: Recording and completing all classroom assignments in their Agenda Carrying the Agenda to and from school each day Keeping the Agenda neat and tidy Parents are asked to assist with the Agenda program by: Talking to their child about the Agenda and its use; Signing the Agenda on a regular schedule

3 ST. PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL It is that time again when we need to create a new Catholic School Advisory Council. We have been blessed in the past to have had dedicated and committed parents who have joined together to make St. Peter Catholic School a wonderful place to grow and learn together. Please prayerfully consider serving our school community through your work on our Catholic School Advisory Council. The St. Peter Catholic School Advisory Council is established for the purposes of developing, encouraging and promoting activities which will enhance the quality of school programs and improve levels of student achievement. The School Council provides advice to the Principal and where appropriate, to the School Board, on issues outlined by the Ministry of Education and Training. We invite you to please consider a candidacy for the position of Parent Representative. Nomination forms are available at the main office. In keeping with Ministry Regulations 612/613, the following timelines will be followed regarding Council elections. Tuesday September 8, 2015 This newsletter serves to notify parents of our school community of the upcoming Council nominations. Tuesday September 8, 2015 to Friday September 18, 2015 Any interested, eligible parent completes a nomination form for one of eight parent representative positions. This form is attached with this newsletter and is available at the school office and is due back to the school principal by Friday September 18, 2015 by 3:45 p.m. Wednesday September 23, The School Council members will be notified and the names will be posted in the main office area, the school website, as well as in the October newsletter. Wednesday September 30, first council meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the library. CURRICULUM NIGHT You are invited to join us on Thursday, September 24 th from 6:30 8:00 pm for our Curriculum Night. Please mark this date on your calendar and plan on attending. Not only will you have the opportunity of connecting with other parents and families, but also learning about what will be going on in your child s classroom this year. Please come out to see your child s classroom, meet the staff and review the curriculum as well as the teachers of academic and behavioral expectations. Further details of the evening will follow. Format for the evening: 1. 6:30 7:00 pm Presentation in the Gym 2. 7:00 7:30 pm Classroom Presentations 3. 7:30 8:00 pm Classroom Presentation repeated VOLUNTEERS & LUNCH TIME SUPERVISORS Do you have a little extra time that could be spent at school helping out in a classroom, or perhaps at night helping to cut out materials for a class? There are a number of ways that volunteers assist students and staff at our school. If you have a current Criminal Reference Check and some time, we could use you. Please look for the Volunteer letter coming home soon!!! Or, are you available for an hour each day to work with us as a Lunch time supervisor? If so, please contact the school office.

4 SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE Please note that supervision on the school yard begins at 8:50 am. Students are reminded not to enter the school yard until a supervisor is present. Warning Bell: 9:00 am Entrance Bell: 9:05 am Morning Recess: 10:35 10:50 Lunch Hour: 12:10 1:10 pm Lunch: 12:10 12:30, Recess: 12:30 1:10 Afternoon Recess: 2:30 2:45 pm Dismissal: 3:35 pm BUS STUDENTS Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) provides bus services for the Halton Catholic District School Board. The HSTS website provides transportation related information, policy / procedures etc. for schools and parents. Bus route information can be accessed by using the Student Login on the GEOQUERY main page. The student s OEN, Street #, School and Grade are required to retrieve the information. Parents are also able to sign up for HSTS notifications related to Delays and Cancelations. Please note: only bus students are permitted to travel to and from school on the bus. TREAT LUNCHES Once again this year we will be offering the opportunity for families to participate in various Treat Lunches from Pita Pit and Lunch Pails. The lunch Milk Program will also return. More information will be sent home soon KEEPING OUR STUDENTS SAFE VISITING THE SCHOOL: Once again, all visitors to the school must buzz in at the front doors and report to the main office. Visitors cannot go directly to the classrooms. Please help us keep interruptions to a minimum. This is also a safety measure. Please remember that to other children you are a stranger. Please help us to monitor a safe and welcoming environment for your children. When you come to the school, please report to the office, sign in, and take a tag. Prior to leaving, sign out and return your visitor s tag. Classes will not be interrupted with the exception of an emergency. Help us to keep interruptions to your child s and other students programs to a minimum. Coordinating lunches, changes to pick up information or other changes to your child s regular routine should be organized prior to school entry, where possible.

5 As well, parents are asked to bid your children farewell at the fenced areas. Only students and staff are to be in the schoolyard. Again, this is to ensure the safety of all children and your attention to this is most appreciated. Please note that according to Board Policy, dogs and other animals are not permitted in the schoolyard area at any time. The excitement of the children or the bell ringing can frighten dogs as well as lead to high anxiety levels for many of our students. REPORTING ABSENCES: The Safe Arrival Program is designed to ensure that your children arrive safely at school each day. We appreciate your cooperation in calling the school to let us know that your child will not be attending or will be arriving late ( ) When you call the school, you will get our automated answering machine. Please clearly state your child s name, grade, teacher, and the reason and length (if known) of the absence. When we do not receive your call, we are concerned about your child. We are required to call home, your workplace or an emergency contact number. Please let the office know if your telephone numbers change. If we cannot determine an unexplained absence we will need to determine whether we must call the police department and report the unaccounted absence. Please help us to save valuable time and ensure the safety of your child by calling in all absences. Please note that new Ministry requirements pertaining to student absences require school personnel, including school secretaries, teachers and school administration, to follow up with parents on prolonged student absences or patterns of frequent absences. LATE ARRIVALS: ALL students who arrive late for class must report to the office for a late slip. All students should arrive in time to line up with their class in the school playground. Our school bell rings at 9:05am at which time students are escorted to class so that they are ready to begin their instructional day promptly at 9:15am. Please help your child to arrive on time on a daily basis. Students who are habitually late miss important instruction that is difficult to make up. As a community, we try to set an example and teach our students the importance of being prompt. Thank you for helping us teach this valuable life lesson and skill. LEAVING DURING THE SCHOOL DAY: You are asked to please send a note to the teacher stating the time your child is to meet you in the office area. N.B. Please be aware that no child is allowed to leave the school without a signed and dated note from the parent. Parents must make the office aware if they wish to have their child picked up by anyone other than himself or herself.

6 KISS N RIDE: In order to keep your children as safe as possible in and around the school parking lot, we are requesting your continued cooperation with our Kiss N Ride program. Parents who choose to drive their child(ren) to school are asked to enter the parking lot and proceed along the side of the school and drop the child(ren) off on the sidewalk. Your assistance in ensuring that your child has their school materials ready and are sitting on the right side of the vehicle are appreciated. Please do not park and get out of your vehicle in the Kiss N Ride lane. If you need to get out of the vehicle, please park in an open space in the parking lot and escort your child to the nearest sidewalk. School staff is available to assist with helping students and making sure that everyone stays safe. CAR TRAFFIC AROUND THE SCHOOL: As our school population has continued to grow, the number of vehicles around the school at and dismissal times has also grown. Please remember that we must place student safety and above convenience. With well over 700 students, our school has students who are walking, biking, using scooters, using the Kiss N Ride, crossing the street, using the buses etc. to get to and from school. It is all of our responsibility to keep them safe. If at all possible, if you can avoid using a vehicle to pick up your child, it would be appreciated. entrance patience Please be aware that at no time are we to allow cars to enter the front driveway. This area is for school buses and emergency vehicles only. If you are picking your child up for lunch or an early appointment, please take the time to park your vehicle in our parking lot and walk into the school. Also, our west parking lot is converted to a playground after 9:05 am. Visitors are asked to refrain from parking in the west side lot. Thank you. LIFE THREATENING ALLERGIES: There are a number of students who attend our school who have a severe life threatening allergy to peanuts and other nuts. Commonly referred to as anaphylaxis, this is a medical condition that causes a severe reaction to specific foods and can result in death within minutes without medical intervention. Although this may or may not affect your child s class directly, we request that you choose to send foods with your child to school that are free from peanuts or not products. The children are informed not to share their snacks with other children. Communication will be sent home to those classes that have children with severe life-threatening food allergy to peanuts/nuts requesting that no snacks or lunches be brought in with those products. From time to time, parents would like their child s class to share in a special event such as a birthday by sending in baked or store bought goods. While well-intentioned, this creates the potential exposure to food allergens for our students and does not promote the healthy eating atmosphere that we are promoting at school. Please do not send or bring store bought or baked goods to school to share with the class we simply cannot allow it. There are other ways to celebrate your child s milestones such as a selection of pencils, pens, or stickers. Thank you! Awareness and Prevention: Best medical advice in prevention is to minimize the allergen in the school setting we hope to provide a safe environment for the child by enlisting the support of the parents and students of the school by helping to make the classroom in school as realistically as possible a minimized allergen environment. This means that each child entering the classroom/school is asked to bring lunches and snacks free of any peanuts or nuts. This includes products that look like peanut butter. Though it sounds simple, it means that no peanut butter

7 sandwiches or peanut butter cookies be brought to school. It means you should read the labels of other foods like muffins, donuts, granola bars and serials before you put them in your child snack. If your child eats lunch at home and has eaten peanut butter we request that she/he washes her/his hands prior to coming to school. If you have caregivers who provide lunches or snacks to take to school, we encourage you to share this information with them The students in the school with the food allergies are under a strict regime of never sharing snacks with other students, only eating was brought from home, never sharing utensils, and wearing an auto injector device containing a life-saving medicine around their waist at all times. Also, please try to pack litterless lunches to reduce the amount of waste we produce. Kindly take the time to pack healthy snacks and lunches in reuseable containers. MEDICATION: From time to time students need to take medication during the school day. Please note that we cannot dispense medication of any kind without authorization by the parent or guardian. The office has a special form that must be completed prior to the administration of any medication by school personnel. Please remember that any medication must be stored in a properly labeled container. FIRE DRILLS / LOCKDOWNS: Each year, as part of our Safety Plan, the school must conduct a series of fire drills and lockdown drills. We must conduct 3 fire drills in the fall and 3 in the spring. We must also conduct 2 lockdown drills throughout the year. The fire drills will be a combination of planned, announced drills as well as unannounced drills. We will inform staff and students of our lockdown drills. Students will receive appropriate instruction as to routines and procedures during these events PLAYGROUND / RECESS: For the protection of all students and staff, especially those with allergies to bee stings, food/snacks/drinks are not permitted on the playground. All food/snacks/drinks must be consumed inside the school. We encourage the students to be active during recess breaks. This means that their clothing must also be safe for them to be active. Please be cognizant to cut off, tie up or tuck in cords and drawstrings that can strangle a child. Loose clothing, hoods and scarves can get caught on playground equipment or fences. We will also continue our practice of using NERF / Soft equipment at recess. Recess breaks serve a special purpose in the school routine and, except in unusual circumstances, students should not be excused from going outside and getting fresh air. Students who are showing symptoms of being contagious with a cold, flu, or heavy cough should be kept at home. If they are too sick to go outside, they are probably too sick to be at school. This will also reduce the risk of spreading the germs to other students in the classroom. Please remember that there is no indoor supervision at recess breaks as staff are on duty outdoors.

8 CONCUSSION PROTOCOL: Recent research shows that a concussion can have very serious implications on a child`s cognitive and physical abilities. Parents and guardians are reminded that a comprehensive protocol, based on current research and best practices, has been developed to help parents, students, and staff prevent, recognize, and respond to a concussion. More information, including a Parent Fact Sheet and a Student Fact Sheet can be found on the Board`s website at: BICYCLE SAFETY: For parents of students who ride their bicycle to and from school each day, and for students who ride their bicycles at home, we urge you to ensure that: Your child/ren knows bicycle safety rules Your child/ren s bicycle is road worthy Your child/ren are wearing a C.S.A. approved bicycle helmet Your child/ren has a lock for his/her bicycle Your child/ren do not ride on school property All bicycles are locked on the bicycle racks SCATEBOARDS / SCOOTERS: The Board s policy states that Large objects which could cause injury to other students are not allowed on buses. Therefore parents, no skateboards or scooters are allowed to be transported on the buses. Furthermore, it should be noted that, under Board Policy No. IV-5C, Playground Safety, skateboards & scooters are prohibited for use during the instructional day. Students are permitted to ride their skateboards and/or scooters to school as they would a bicycle. However, the same rules apply. They ride them to the school property and then walk. They are not allowed during recess breaks. STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE: The Halton Catholic District School Board does not provide accident insurance coverage for student injuries that occur on school premises or during school activities. Since accidents can happen, and some injuries result in medical, dental or other expenses that are not covered by provincial health care or employer group plans, as a parent, you may wish to consider purchasing student accident insurance. Student accident insurance can provide you with financial piece of mind against the possible expenses that can be incurred if a child is injured at school. The Board makes available an Accident and Life Insurance Program for students exclusively through Reliable Life Insurance Company. Participation is voluntary and the costs for the program are paid by the parent or guardian. The program offers a variety of plans and benefits, which can be tailored to suit your needs. The insurance agreement is between the parent or guardian and Reliable Life Insurance Company. If you wish to subscribe or for more information, please visit: or call KIDS (5437).

9 PECIDULOSIS (HEAD LICE): Head lice is always in the community and spreads easily when hats, combs, brushes etc. are shared. Incidences of head lice tend to increase after school breaks. If you find that your child has head lice, please contact the school so that we can have the Board provider (Wee Care) come to school and check all members of the class and any siblings. Please note that students with head lice are not permitted to be at school until they are checked by the Board provider or medical practitioner and given a note that they are egg and nit free. For more information on head lice, please check the Halton Region of Health website, or call ext CELL PHONES AND CAMERAS: In order to maintain a controlled learning environment and ensure academic integrity, parents are asked not to send children to school with cell phones or other wireless telecommunication devices. Should you need to contact your child during the school day, or should an emergency arise that they need to contact you, the office will assist in making arrangements for you. If the occasion arises when it is necessary to send your child to school with a cell phone, H.C.D.S.B. policy requires that these devices be silenced and securely stored out of sight during the school day. We ask that students keep these devices in their lockers so that they do not cause any disruption to classroom instruction. In consideration of the privacy of others, cameras and other electronic recording devices are not to be used on school premises without prior office approval. SUSPECTED CHILD ABUSE: The Child and Family Services Act states that, by law, all members of the public, including professionals who work with children, have an obligation to report promptly any reasonable suspicion that a child has been abused at home or elsewhere. Teachers and/or principals face substantial fines if they do not comply. While some observations may cause suspicion, it is everyone s duty to pay close attention to such a situation. It is the role of the Children s Aid Society, to whom we report, to investigate such a report. Should a report be made to the Children s Aid Society, you should understand that we are complying with the law and have the best interests of your child in mind. OUR SECRETARIAL STAFF Mrs. Champoux and Mrs. Simovic are our secretarial / office staff. They are happy to relay emergency information to your child, however, we ask that you assist us by making arrangements before the day starts for all other events. Please respect their time and the efforts that they make to serve the students, staff, parents, families, visitors, administrators etc. The doors of our school are open to parents who wish to visit or confer with staff, however, we do ask that you arrange an appointment first as the classroom teachers first responsibility is the teaching of the children during school hours. You are invited to leave a voice mail message for your child s teacher and they will return your call in a timely manner. If you need to drop something off to your child, we ask that you leave it at the front office. The secretaries will be happy to assist you. We thank you in advance for helping us keep classroom interruptions to a minimum.

10 ST. PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL NOMINATION PACKAGE 2015 DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: SEPTEMBER 8, 2015 DUE DATE FOR NOMINATION FORMS: SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

11 Catholic School Advisory Council Nomination Procedures September 2015 The Education Act, Regulation 612 and 613 (rev. 2000, 2010) pertaining to School Councils set out specific requirements regarding the composition of school councils and the election process. One of the requirements of the regulation is that a school council must be in place within the first 30 days of each school year. At St. Peter Catholic School, we invite you to consider nominating yourself, or another parent candidate to be a member of our Catholic School Advisory Council. Please select and complete the attached form and forward it to the attention of Mr. M. Starr, Principal, by Friday, September 18, The principal will confirm the receipt of the nomination. The date of the first meeting will be Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the school Library. All are welcome! We look forward to working closely with the new St. Peter Catholic School Advisory Council, to a supportive team of individuals dedicated to children and the preservation of Catholic Education, and to a fulfilling and productive school year! Mr. M. Starr Principal Mr. P. Deoni Vice Principal

12 Halton Catholic School Council Elections Nomination Form School: St. Peter Catholic School Candidate s Name: Address: Home Phone: Business Phone: Address: (sign in appropriate areas) Elected Positions In accordance with the Halton Catholic District School Board Policy on School Councils, I declare that I, am eligible to become an elected member. (see attached Operating Policy 1-23) Signature: All Positions If elected, I fully understand and agree to support my roles and responsibilities as a member of this Catholic School Council, as outlined in the Halton Catholic District School Board Policy on School Councils and in the Halton Catholic School Board Operations Manual on School Councils. (see attached Operating Policy 1-23) Signature: CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT OF NOMINATION FORM This form must be completed in full and submitted to the Principal of the School by 3:45 p.m. on: SEPTEMBER 18, Please expect to receive confirmation of your nomination via and/or telephone. PLEASE RETURN BY SEPTEMBER 18, 2015!

13 Operating Policy Halton Catholic District School Board Catholic School Councils Operating Policy: 1 23 Date: June 18, 1996 Amended: June 19, 2001 Amended: December 20, 2011 PURPOSE To establish Catholic School Councils, in accordance with the Education Act and the Ontario Regulation 330/10. APPLICATION AND SCOPE PRINCIPLES This policy applies to all schools within the jurisdiction of the Halton Catholic District School Board. The Halton Catholic District School Board believes that parents / guardians are the primary educators of their children. The education of children in our Catholic schools is a shared responsibility involving home, school, parish and Catholic community and is achieved through the active participation of parents to inspire pupil achievement and to enhance the accountability of the education system to parents. Parents / guardians have the right and a responsibility to participate in the education of their children and can contribute to their children s development in a wide variety of ways. Members of the Catholic community offer a wealth of experiences and expertise that can benefit students. The Halton Catholic District School Board values the advice given by its Catholic School Councils toward better learning opportunities for children and for the improved operations of its schools. A Catholic School Council may make recommendations, in accordance with the Ontario Regulation, to the Principal of the school or to the Board that established the Council, on any matter. A Catholic Parent Involvement Committee shall develop strategies and initiatives that the Board and the Board s Director of Education could use to effectively communicate with parents and to effectively engage parents in improving student achievement and well-being. Each elementary and secondary school shall have a Catholic School Council. All meetings of a Catholic School Council shall be open to the public. REQUIREMENTS A Catholic School Council is entitled to hold its meetings at the school. All members of each Catholic School Council shall take an oath to respect, promote and uphold the teachings and values of the Catholic faith and the Board s Mission Statement and Governing Values. The Catholic School Council shall be the official advisory group to the school Principal and / or the Board, and shall advance advice in writing. The school Principal and / or the Board shall respond in writing to all advice advanced by the local Catholic School Council, under Ontario Regulation 330/10. Membership on the Catholic School Council must include the following: o Parents / guardians (who must constitute a majority of the members of the School Council) o School Principal o Teacher representative (selected by teaching staff of the school) o Non-teaching staff representative (selected by non-teaching staff of the school) o Parish representative (selected by the Parish) o Secondary school student representative (secondary schools only) o Community representative.

14 Membership on the Catholic School Council may include the following: o An elementary pupil (appointed by the Principal after consultation with the School Council), as per Ontario Regulation 330/10 o An association member, as per Ontario Regulation 330/10. All members of the Catholic School Council must be Catholics. Notwithstanding the above, in addition to the membership requirements of Ontario Regulation 330/10, provision may be made by a Catholic School Council for the election of up to two (2) non-catholic parents / guardians of Catholic children attending said school. The Chair and / or Co-Chairs of the Catholic School Council must be Catholic(s). The term of office shall be for one (1) year, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 330/10. CPIC is a group of parents, trustees, and board staff who actively support parent engagement and involvement in the Halton Catholic District School Board. CPIC is regulated by Regulation 330/10 (under the Education Act) which came into effect in September 2010, and sets out specific requirements regarding the composition of a Parent Involvement Committee, or Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (CPIC) for the HCDSB. CPIC provides a regular opportunity for Catholic school Council members to network, share ideas, offer input, and enjoy informative presentations on a number of education related topics throughout the year. CPIC makes parental engagement a priority by providing support on a system-wide basis and promoting dialogue between school councils, the board, and members of the community. The CPIC shall be comprised of: parent representatives consisting of two members from each geographical area (Oakville, Burlington, and North Halton) as well as for members at large - All elected members at-large positions will be for a one-year term from September to August of the following year - Regional elected positions and the OAPCE Director will be for a two-year term from September to August - Parent members may be employees of the Halton Catholic District School Board, as long as they make the committee aware of their employment 3 community representatives comprised of: - One Parish Representative, appointed by the parent representatives of CPIC - The OAPCE Director for Halton - One other community representative as deemed necessary by the CPIC members One trustee of the board (+1 alternate), appointed by the Board the Director of Education (or designate) one Principal/Vice Principal, appointed by the Board (Optional) Past Chair of CPIC all members of the CPIC must be Catholic. In addition to the members requirements of Ontario regulation 330/10, provision may be made by the CPIC for the election of up to two (2) non-catholic parents / guardians of Catholic children attending the Halton Catholic District School Board CPIC meetings will be held a minimum of four times per school year. Additional meetings may be called as required. Meetings will be open to the public and all dates, times, and locations will be posted on the board website. CPIC will be chaired by a parent member of the committee. Only parents with a two-year term are eligible to be elected to the position of chair. The position of chair is an elected position. Elections will be at the first meeting of the committee and the school year. The chair shall act as spokesperson for the committee and communicating with the Director of Dducation of the Board and the Board. In accordance with Ontario Regulation 330/10, no remuneration shall be paid to Catholic School Council members, or CPIC members. In accordance with Ontario Regulation 330/10, the Halton Catholic District School Board shall reimburse Catholic School Council members and CPIC members for expenses incurred as members of the Catholic School Council or CPIC, provided that the expense is receipted on the approved form. In accordance with Ontario Regulation 330/10, every Catholic School Council and CPIC shall make by-laws related to election procedures, rules respecting conflict of interest and a conflict resolution process for internal Catholic School Council / CPIC disputes.

15 The Halton Catholic District School Board shall develop an Administrative Procedure in order to implement this policy. This procedure, as updated, is understood to be the Operations Manual entitled, School Councils, Strengthening Our Partnerships. DISTRIBUTION: Board Members, Administration, Principals, Vice Principals, Staff, School Council Chairs, Clergy Authorized by:... Chair of the Board