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December 2017
2016-2017 Director's Annual Report 
to the Community

One of the nice things about producing an annual report is the opportunity to reflect on the previous year — our accomplishments, our challenges, and most importantly what we learned.

Looking back on the 2016-2017 school year, we accomplished many things and the Board made some very important decisions related to student learning. 

We hope you will take a moment and review this year's Annual Report as we highlight noteworthy accomplishments of our schools, evidence of progress in student achievement, and our thinking about next steps in each area of our strategic plan. 
Board Organizational Meeting -
December 4, 2017

On Monday, December 4th the OCDSB held its annual Board Organizational Meeting.

This is the annual meeting wherein trustees elect a Chair and Vice-Chair along with the appointment of members to the board and committees.

Trustees Shirley Seward (River Zone) and Lynn Scott (West Carleton - March/Stittsville/ Rideau- Goulbourn) have been elected by their fellow trustees, to the positions of Chair and Vice-Chair respectively.

Additional information on committee appointments can be found here .

Want to know more about your trustees? Learn more here .
Winter Break
2017-2018

For all elementary and secondary students school is closed from December 25, 2017 until January 5, 2018. Students return to school January 8, 2018.

Elementary school offices will be closed as of the end of regular school hours on Friday, 22 December 2017 and will reopen on Monday, 8 January 2018.

All secondary schools offices will be closed as of the end of regular working hours on 22 December 2017 and will reopen on 2 January 2018.

The Extended Day Program (EDP) will be running in some locations, during the second week of the break (2 January to 5 January 2018 inclusive). Please check with your school. 

The main administrative office at 133 Greenbank Road will be closed as of the end of regular working hours on 22 December 2017 and will reopen on 2 January 2018.

2017-2018 Calendars:
Board Meeting -
November 28, 2017

OCDSB Consolidated Financial Statements
Trustees approved the draft 2016-2017 Consolidated Financial Statements.

Capital Priorities Setting Consultation Plan
In the new year the district will be consulting with parents and school councils about our capital priorities.

Board Advocacy Strategy Key Priorities
Trustees are working to improve public education. Recently, the Board approved
advocacy priorities in the areas of: 
  • Sustainable capital funding;
  • Providing high-quality accessible child care;
  • Autonomy of school boards;
  • Availability of qualified French teachers; and
  • Supply and availability of qualified educational workers.

Additional information can be found here.
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