To ensure members of the Lester B. Pearson School Board community remain up to date regarding what transpires at regular Council of Commissioners meetings, the Department of Communications and Community Development sends out summaries of the different decisions that are taken following each meeting. Please find some of the highlights below that were taken during the March 28th regular meeting. Different Committee reports that were presented as well as the minutes are available at the following link:
http://www.lbpsb.qc.ca/eng/council/CommitteeReports.asp
1. The Council of Commissioners of the Lester B. Pearson School Board unanimously adopted a resolution reaffirming its commitment to an approach to safe and caring schools that is grounded in best and promising practices around violence and bullying prevention. The resolution also states the LBPSB will continue to work in partnership with students, staff and stakeholders, including but not restricted to, parents, community organizations, law enforcement and health and social services, to further promote and support anti-bullying anti-violence preventative measures and programs throughout our school communities across the Board.
2. The Council of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution indicating to the Minister of Immigration, Francisation and Integration and to the Minister of Education of Quebec its willingness to accept Ukrainian refugees into LBPSB schools effective immediately on humanitarian grounds.
3. The Council of Commissioners approved that Michael Rabinovitch be temporarily assigned to the position of Assistant Director of Human Resources, effective July 1, 2022.
4. The Council of Commissioners approved that Kathleen O’Reilly be temporarily assigned to the position of Regional Director, Region 1, effective April 1, 2022 and that Deborah Dixon continue her temporary assignment as Regional Director in Region 3, effective April 1, 2022.
5. The Council of Commissioners approved the contract for Edgewater Elementary School for paving works of its parking lot, drop off and courtyard and a new water main be awarded to the lowest compliant bidder G. Giuliani Inc. in accordance with the tender documents.
6. The Council of Commissioners approved the contract for St. John Fisher Elementary School Senior for the layout and transformation of exits and various renovation works be awarded to the lowest compliant bidder Construction Telva Inc. in accordance with the tender documents.
7. The Council of Commissioners approved that the contract for Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School for system upgrades and various renovations be awarded to the lowest compliant bidder 2630-3818 Québec Inc. doing business as Progest Construction in accordance with the tender documents.
8. The Council of Commissioners approved that the current rental of facilities rates be increased by 3% for the 2022-2023 school year, effective July 1, 2022.
9. The Council of Commissioners approved the Lester B. Pearson School Board’s participation in the Purchasing Group (Grocery Products) effective July 1, 2022, to June 20, 2025, with the possibility of renewal for 2 subsequent terms of 1 year.
10. The Council of Commissioners approved that a renewal for the specific project offered at Children’s World Academy be requested to the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec.
11. The Council of Commissioners mandated that the Governance and Ethics Committee follow the progress of Bill 9 on the National Student Ombudsman and if applicable, review the school board’s Complaint Examination Procedure.
12. The Council of Commissioners approved that the contract for LaSalle Elementary School Senior for renovation work be awarded to the sole bidder Construction Vinca Inc. in accordance with the tender documents.