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

Planning & Operations

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:10:42 GMT

The Planning Department is responsible for the acquisition and justification of new pupil places (schools, additions, portables, school sites), planning alternate accommodations (ie: host/holding schools) for students who are moving into areas where no permanent facilities are available, designing the boundaries of school catchment areas and forecasting student population.

Planning

Destinations Directory of Schools
2024-2025 Destinations Directory
2024-2025 School Directory

Enrolment Reports
2024-2025 91̽�� Enrolment Report (October 31, 2024)
2023-2024 91̽�� Enrolment Report (March 28, 2024)

Active Community Information Bulletins
Ascension of Our Lord C.S.S./Anaka Park Joint Use Project
Community Bulletin #2 - March 24, 2025

St. Sofia Catholic Elementary School
Community Information Bulletin: St. Sofia 2023-24 Accommodation Strategy - February 27, 2023
Accommodation Update - November 16, 2022

St. Anne Replacement School
St. Anne Notice of Construction and Fencing Removal - January 29, 2024
St. Anne Relocation Community Information Bulletin #5 - January 11, 2024
St. Anne Relocation Community Information Bulletin #4 - June 30, 2023
St. Anne Hosting Announcement - Bulletin #3 - February 2023
St. Anne Hosting at St. Ursula and St. Angela Merici - Bulletin #1 - February 2023
St. Anne Temporary Relocation Plan - December 7, 2022
St. Anne Open House and Information Meeting - December 7, 2022
St. Anne New School Announcement - September 20, 2022

Boundary Changes/Enrolment Management
St. Ruth (Mount Pleasant #2) C.E.S

Boundary Meeting Open House Presentation - January 22, 2025
Page 6 of the presentation has been modified with an additional map showing a larger scale of the permanent boundary. Additional street names have also been added to both maps to provide greater context to the boundary.
Community Open House: Mount Pleasant #2 C.E.S. - January 22, 2025

Reports and Information
2013 Long Term Accommodation Plan
For Builders: 91̽�� Sign Specifications
Capital Priorities and School Consolidation Capital

Operations

School Ventilation
2023-2024 Standardized Ventilation Measure Reports (Excel Spreadsheet)
2022-23 Standardized Ventilation Measures Report - August 26, 2022 (Excel Spreadsheet)
91̽�� Ventilation Optimization Report - August 24, 2021
91̽�� Ventilation Board Profile - September 2021 (Excel Spreadsheet)
Ventilation Optimization at 91̽�� - September 2021 Update
Summary of Ventilation Projects

Water Testing in Schools
Reg 243 Fact Sheet for Parents Safe Drinking Water in Child Care Centres and Schools
Chief Drinking Water Inspector Report 2016-17
Water Testing Results 2020
Water Testing Results 2021
Water Testing Results 2022
Water Testing Results 2023
Community Information Bulletin: Lead in Water - November 2019
Community Information Bulletin Lead in Water - November 2019 UPDATE
FAQs: Lead in Drinking Water
G2S Water Testing Summary 2024
2024 Tapped-In Water Sample Record

Green Energy Act
Under the Ministry of Energy’s Green Energy Act (GEA), Ontario Regulation 397-11, broader public sector organizations such as school boards, are required to report annually on the energy consumption of their sites and prepare an Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan. The use of electricity and natural gas for each building and the Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan can be found in the following documents:

Reports and Information
Ministry Reporting of Renewal Projects - November 26 2024
COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (CVRIS) Projects
Capital Expenditure - Accessibility Improvements 2016-2018
Community Partnerships
Education Development Charges (EDC)

Trustees

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:08:21 GMT

Board of Trustees

Dufferin-Peel’s Catholic schools are overseen by a board of 11 elected trustees. Trustees serve as system leaders of publicly funded education in their communities and province and work collaboratively with their community to shape a vision for the board that is reflective of the input of parents, students and community members. Trustees advocate for excellence in education and act as role models to engender confidence in publicly funded education. In addition, Catholic school trustees have a clearly defined role as stewards and guardians of Catholic education. Three student trustee representatives (including an Indigenous student trustee), elected by their peers, also sit with the board in a non-voting capacity.

Regular meetings of the board are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Catholic Education Centre at 40 Matheson Boulevard West in Mississauga.

Board & Committee Meeting Calendar, Agendas & Minutes

Read more information on the Role of the Catholic School Trustee and Running for Catholic School Trustee.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES STATEMENT: Clarification of Change to Procedural By-Law - October 4, 2023

Newsletters

Ontario's Publicly Funded Catholic Schools - 175 Years of Success

2024-25 Student Trustees:

Raheem White - Student Trustee (South)
raheem.white@dpcdsb.org

Bailey Clyne - Indigenous Student Trustee

Jia Sharma - Student Trustee (North)
jia.sharma@dpcdsb.org

The Role of the Student Trustee
Link to Student Voice webpage

About Us

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:25:33 GMT

The 91̽�� School Board (91̽��) is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in Ontario with over 71,000 students attending 151 schools (125 elementary and 26 secondary) located throughout Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. In addition, over 40,000 students enrol in the board’s Adult and Continuing Education Programs each year. We strive to ensure that each school and board facility is a safe, caring, healthy and inclusive place, where each student has every opportunity to succeed.

At 91̽��, our goal is to provide quality Catholic education, which teaches students necessary life skills and prepares them for post-secondary education, the workplace, and for their role as responsible citizens. Our staff is among our greatest resources. The people we hire have a direct impact on the success of our students. With approximately 10,000 employees, Dufferin-Peel is one of the largest employers in the region.

Mission: Disciples of Christ, nurturing mind, body, and soul to the fullness of life.
Vision: Changing the world through Catholic education.

History
The 91̽�� School Board (91̽��) is the successor to The Dufferin-Peel Roman Catholic Separate School Board, which was established in 1969 by the merger of eight small separate boards. The board’s jurisdiction extends throughout the municipalities of Mississauga, Brampton, Bolton, Caledon, Orangeville and Dufferin County.

Catholic Traditions
91̽�� includes the teaching of religion, family life, the practice of prayer and worship, and the presence of Gospel values in the curriculum and daily life in the schools. Schools have strong links to parishes and assist parishes with sacramental preparation. Parish staff conduct liturgies and provide other services within the schools. The Catholic school system maintains strong links between the home, school and church, and parental participation in the education of students is highly encouraged. These links provide for a natural reinforcement and development of Christian values in the Catholic tradition.

Vendor Information

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 21:45:17 GMT

The mission of the Supply Chain Management Department is to spend effectively and efficiently as a government public body, as well as:

Assure the continuity of supply to meet service needs
Avoid duplication and waste through standardization
Enhance or maintain required quality standards in goods and services purchased
Develop a cooperative environment between purchasing, users, suppliers and other government agencies
Obtain maximum savings through innovative buying and application of value analysis technologies
Administer the Supply Chain Management function with internal efficiency
Purchase at the best value consistent with quality, performance and delivery requirements
Subscribe to and work for honesty and truth in buying and selling, and to denounce all forms and manifestations of unethical procurement

Vendor Registration: How To

91̽�� bid opportunities are only available on bids&tenders™. Subscribe as a vendor.

In the use of bids&tenders, the Board may request Digital Bonds on bid opportunities that require a bid deposit. To learn more about digital bonds, please speak with your broker or visit the Surety Association of Canada.

Questions? Please submit any questions about the account creation process to support@bidsandtenders.ca. For specific questions related to the 91̽�� School Board, contact the Supply Chain directly.

Your subscription also gives you access to bid opportunities for hundreds of purchasing agencies and thousands of bids across North America, including government, education, utilities, and health care. Bid with confidence with bids&tenders™.
*Other purchasing agencies may charge their own individual bid submission fee; however, bids&tenders™ unlimited never charges you beyond your annual fee to view, subscribe to, and submit limitless bids on its system.

Public Sector Procurement

Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive (BPS) & the Ministry of Government and Consumer Services initiative is to access Vendor of Record arrangements, which are available to all Public Sector Organizations. The Board shall encourage cooperative purchasing with other School Boards and other units of Government or their agencies of public authorities, or utilize an existing vendor of record arrangement through Ministry of Government Services contracts, whenever the best interest of the Board will be served.

Alternately, the Board will utilize Bids&Tenders as the online platform for all public procurement opportunities and post all bids for an open, competitive process. Accordingly, it is incumbent upon vendors wishing to do business with the 91̽�� School Board to review and respond to electronically advertised opportunities in a timely manner such as those that appear on Bids&Tenders.

Policies and Procedures

Applications for External Presenters, On Site Activity Providers & Out of School Activity Providers

Applications and information on External Presenters
Application for On-Site Activity Provider (preview all quesitons here)
Application for Out-of-School Activity Provider (preview all quesitons here)

Supply Chain Contacts

Manager: Clayton Fernandes
clayton.fernandes@dpcdsb.org
Tel: 905-890-0708 ext. 24258
Fax: 905-890-0483

Supervisor: Dena Chiarelli
dena.chiarelli@dpcdsb.org
Tel: 905-890-0708 ext. 24369

Buyers:

Valentina D'Cruz Tel: 905-890-0708 ext. 24160 valentina.dcruz@dpcdsb.org	Physical Education Music Music Instrument Supplies and Repair Retreat Facilitators Taxi Services Secondary School Uniforms Graduation/Ceremony Gowns Team/Spirit Wear Travel & Tour Operators Bleachers (Indoor & Outdoor) Scoreboard (Indoor & Outdoor) Textbooks (English & French) Promotional Items
Michelle Tran Tel: 905-890-0708 ext. 24234 michelle.tran@dpcdsb.org	Science Supplies - Secondary Classroom & Office Supplies Religious Supplies & Bibles Student Agendas & Teacher Planners Field & Game Line Painting Vehicle Leasing Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
Janet Grossett Tel: 905-890-0708 ext. 24251 janet.grossett@dpcdsb.org	Visual Art Furniture (Classroom, Office, Outdoor, Library) Appliance (Domestic and Commercial) Appliance Repair (Domestic and Commercial) Learning Materials / FDK Supplies Special Education
William Kadonoff Tel: 905-890-0708 ext. 24027 william.kadonoff@dpcdsb.org	Health & Safety, First Aid Welding Gases & Cylinder Rentals Water Coolers & Bottle Filling Stations Stage Drapes & Window Coverings Two-Way Radios Interceptor/Waste Oil Flags

Expeditors:

Sandra Antoniadis
Tel: 905-890-0708 ext. 24434
sandra.antoniadis@dpcdsb.org

Invoice Processing: Vendors A-I

Melissa Forgione
Tel: 905-890-0708 ext. 24026

Melissa.Forgione@dpcdsb.org

Invoice Processing: Vendors Q-Z

Christina Del Rio
Tel: 905-890-0708 ext. 24362

Christina.DelRio@dpcdsb.org

Invoice Processing: Vendors J-P

Publications

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 02:07:17 GMT

Broader Public Sector Business Documents

The Government of Ontario's Broader Public Sector Business Documents Directive sets out the requirement for all designated BPS organizations to prepare and publish online business plans and other business or financial documents. The following 91̽�� School Board documents are posted in compliance of the directive. For more information on the directive, review the following Information about Broader Public Sector Accountability.

Director's Annual Report

Mathematics Achievement Plan

Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP)

Financial Statements

Financial Statements

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:49:18 GMT

The following consolidated financial statements have been audited by independent external auditors appointed by the board. The accompanying Auditor's Report outlines their responsibilities, the scope of their examination and their opinion on the board's financial statements.

Trustee Expenses

Rural & Northern Education Fund (RNEF)

For the 2023-24 school year, the Ministry of Education invested funding through the Rural and Northern Education Fund (RNEF) as an enhancement to the Core Education Funding (Core Ed) dedicated to further improve education for students from rural communities.

School boards must use the funding for rural education based on local needs and report publicly on how the funding is used, such as:

Improving programming and support services in rural schools
Continuing the operation of rural schools; or
Enhancing student transportation options such as late bus runs and mobile e-learning through tablets or Wi-Fi.

The 91̽�� School Board Received $109,954 and the funds were allocated to provide support in the following areas: Improving Programming - $105,519 Enhancing Transportation - $4,435 These funds were utilized to support eligible expenses for technology enhancements at Robert F. Hall Catholic Secondary School, St. Benedict Catholic Elementary School and St. Cornelius Catholic Elementary School and to support Wi-Fi access on busses.

Community Partnerships

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:29:11 GMT

Community Planning and Partnerships

On June 16, 2015 the Board of Trustees approved a new Community Planning and Partnership policy to reflect amendments to the Ministry of Education guideline on facility partnerships issued in March 2015. The main purpose of the guideline is to encourage school boards to work with community partners to share facilities for the benefit of the boards, students and the community, and to optimize the use of public assets owned by school boards. The operation of these facility partnerships will occur during school hours.

Community consultation on Community Partnerships will be held on an annual basis or before the announcement of a Pupil Accommodation Review. This consultation will be an opportunity for the 91̽�� School Board to exchange information with interested facility partners regarding available spaces and/or potential co-build projects and community needs. Please refer to the list of CPP Potential Sites.

For more information on the Community Planning and Partnership framework and principles, please refer to the Community Planning and Partnership Policy.

Interested facility partners can fill out an application form and submit to CPPinfo@dpcdsb.org.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

The annual Community Planning and Partnership public meeting will be held as part of the regularly scheduled Administration and Finance Committee meeting.

Next meeting: TBD

The purpose of this meeting is to provide information with interested community partners regarding the potential use of available space and/or potential co-build opportunities and community needs. At this time, there are limited classroom spaces available for community partners. Any interested community partners will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis at any time throughout the calendar year. Consideration of co-build opportunities for new schools are still available subject to approval by the Ministry of Education through the Capital Priorities Program.

Administration and Finance Commitee meetings will be livestreamed on YouTube.

External Presenters Application

Mon, 05 May 2025 16:53:52 GMT

The 91̽�� School Board (91̽��) recognizes that presentation by an outside organization, group, or individual may enhance the system's vision, mission, and strategic commitments. Such presentations are subject to prior approval by the External Presenters Review Committee, as per 91̽�� policies and procedures.

If you are interested in delivering presentations to the 91̽�� community, please submit an online External Presenter Application. Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis and will be reviewed on a regular basis by the External Presenters Review Committee, as appropriate. To preview the online application, click here .

Presenters connected to Indigenous Education follow a process aligned with the Indigenous Education Policy - 3002. To complete the application click here.

Please review External Presenters in 91̽�� - Policy 35.00 for more information.

The deadline for applications are:

January 15
May 15
September 15
November 15

Applicants should expect a response between 4 to 6 weeks following the deadline. Please note: only online applications through the application link are accepted.

Please note: As per Third Party In-School Learning Opportunities for Students Policy 35 Section 3(a)- In order for an application to be considered by the External Presenter Committee - individuals, groups, or organizations wishing to present to 91̽�� students/staff or the community must be referred and/or requested by a Principal (or other 91̽�� employee) with a potential date identified prior to submitting an online External Presenter application.

Please be advised that when an application is approved, the 91̽�� uses a Speaker Engagement Agreement to capture all of the terms, conditions and details of the speaker’s engagement.

This Agreement will constitute the entire agreement between 91̽�� and the Speaker, and the Speaker may not present, require, or utilize a separate agreement, contract, waiver or form of any kind respecting their booking.

Administration

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:05:53 GMT

Executive Council
Marianne Mazzorato, Ed.D. - Director of Education and Secretary to the Board
Daniel Del Bianco - Associate Director, Corporate Services
Max Vecchiarino - Associate Director, Instructional Services
Julie Cherepacha – Executive Superintendent of Finance, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer

Corporate
Stephanie Strong - Superintendent of Human Resources and Employee Relations
Scott Keys – Superintendent of Financial Services
Richard Moriah - Acting Superintendent of Planning and Operations
Ivana MacIsaac - Chief Information Officer

Instructional
Carmel Murphy - Superintendent of Program and Learning Services
Kevin Wendling - Assistant Superintendent - Math Lead
Lucy Papaloni - Superintendent of Special Education and Learning Services
Adrian Scigliano - Superintendent – Brampton North/Caledon/Dufferin
Peter Cusumano - Superintendent – Mississauga West
Drago Radic - Superintendent – Mississauga South
Brian Diogo - Superintendent – Brampton South/Malton
Dulcie Belchior - Superintendent – Mississauga East
Viviana Varano - Superintendent – Brampton West

Equity and Indigenous Education
Wayne Brunton - Superintendent

Legal
Margaret Beck – Counsel

Policy, Strategy, Research and Safe Schools
Laura Odo - Superintendent

Policies

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:11:38 GMT

Community Feedback: Policies

The 91̽�� School Board (91̽��) reviews its policies and procedures on a five-year review cycle. As part of this review process, 91̽�� values consultation with students, parents and guardians, school and central staff, and community members. If you are interested in sharing your ideas and feedback about a 91̽�� policy, please click here.

It is important to note that 91̽�� staff review input and feedback as part of 91̽��'s five-year policy review and update cycle. If you have an urgent concern, please consult your school principal or 91̽��'s advocacy policy for more information, as appropriate to the situation.

A policy is a statement or position of a principle, intent or belief adopted by the Board of Trustees that provides the framework for the development of a course of action. It is a commitment by which the Board is held accountable to its public.

The Board's By-Law/Policies Review Committee is a Standing Committee of the Board, meeting quarterly, or at the Call of the Chair, or of the Board. This Committee considers and recommends new and/or draft policies for Board approval.

The maintenance of a policy register is an ongoing process. As issues arise, new policies will be required, as well as the revision of existing policies. 91̽�� is committed to reviewing policies that reflect the latest developments and current practices of education. As part of its commitment, the Board conducts regular reviews and updates of its policies to ensure they are relevant and supportive of student success. For the 2024-2025 school year, the following Policies for Review will be reviewed to address the needs of the 91̽�� community and broader educational environment.

Documents are available in accessible formats upon request.

For specific policy enquiries regarding your child's education, please contact your school principal. For all other enquiries, please contact the Office of the Executive Superintendent of Policy, Strategy, Research, Safe Schools at 905-890-0708 ext. 24631.

Education Development Charges

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 22:54:50 GMT

Education Development Charges (EDC) are used to fund the acquisition of school sites, and site related costs to accommodate growth-related pupil places. Education Development Charges are collected by local municipalities on behalf of the Boards. There are residential and non-residential education development charge rates on development of all lands within the Region of Peel, unless otherwise stated in the by-law. The current EDC rates for the 91̽�� School Board and the Peel District School Board (effective July 1, 2024 as per the By-law) are as follows:

Residential Rate Per Dwelling Unit	July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025	July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026	July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027	July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028	July 1, 2028 – June 30, 2029
91̽��	$1,300	$1,300	$1,300	$1,300	$1,300
PDSB	$3,776	$4,076	$4,376	$4,676	$4,976
TOTAL RESIDENTIAL	$5,076	$5,376	$5,676	$5,976	$6,276

NON-Residential Rate	July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025	July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026	July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027	July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028	July 1, 2028 – June 30, 2029
91̽�� Rate *Per Sq. Ft. of GFA	$0.54	$0.64	$0.74	$0.74	$0.74
91̽�� Rate **Per Sq. M. of GFA	$5.81	$6.89	$7.96	$7.96	$7.96
PDSB Rate Per Sq. Ft. of GFA	$0.56	$0.66	$0.76	$0.86	$0.96
PDSB Rate Per Sq. M. of GFA	$6.03	$7.10	$8.18	$9.26	$10.33
Total Rate Per Sq. Ft. of GFA	$1.10	$1.30	$1.50	$1.60	$1.70
Total Rate Per Sq. M. of GFA	$11.84	$13.99	$16.14	$17.22	$18.29

Research at 91̽��

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:59:30 GMT

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart…" Colossians 3:23-24

The Research Team at the 91̽�� School Board (91̽��) provides evidence to inform decision-making in Catholic education. The main focus of our work includes:

Strategic planning
Data management and analysis
System-wide data literacy leadership and support
Policy development and coordination
Program evaluation and ad-hoc requests

Individuals interested in conducting research in Dufferin-Peel must apply through the Office of the Superintendent of Equity, Policy, Strategy, Research. The application shall consist of one (1) online submission and one (1) signed hard copy* mailed to the External Research Committee (please see contact information below).

In order to be considered by the Research Committee, applications must be received by no later than one of the following dates, on a yearly basis:

October 1
November 1
February 1
April 1

Meetings of the Research Committee will occur within approximately one month of these deadlines.

To get started on the online application, Click Here.
For a preview of the questions, Click Here.

*Note: At the end of the Online External Research Application, applicants can print a PDF of their application to submit as hard copy. This PDF must be printed and sent to the Office of the Superintendent of Equity, Policy, Strategy, Research. Applicants must also send hard copies of any uploaded files (e.g., copies of instruments, Criminal Reference Check, ethics approval), as the content of these files is NOT captured by the PDF.

Requests for research must be accompanied by criteria and conditions, which include:

a general description of the study;
a completed and signed application form;
an ethics approval from the institution or sponsoring agency;
a description of the potential risks of the study;
arrangements for feedback to the school system;
protection of the rights and well-being of subjects;
protection of the confidentiality of any information that may identify the board, school, staff member or student;
the research project shall not interfere with the normal operation of the school; and
the principal of the school retains the right and obligation to deny access to subjects based on this principle.

Please email one signed hard copy to:

Attn: External Research Committee
Equity, Policy, Strategy, Research
Dufferin-Peel C.D.S.B.
40 Matheson Boulevard West
Mississauga, ON L5R 1C5

Research applicants who require amendments to their project MUST re-submit an application with the changes, prior to implementation. For more information, please refer to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

Multi-Year Strategic Plan

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP)

The 2023-2027 Multi-Year Strategic Plan’s five values are Believe, Excel, Respect, Thrive, and Trust. These five values guide the work of the annual Catholic Board Improvement Learning Cycle (CBILC) and, at local schools, the Catholic School Improvement Learning Cycle (CSILC).

2023-2027 Multi-Year Strategic Plan

Catholic Board Improvement Learning Cycle

The CBILC document highlights a number of items used to monitor the impact of school and system actions to support the achievement of the system's goals throughout the school year.

2024-2025 CBILC Goals
Catholic Board Improvement Learning Cycle 2023-2024 - Fact Sheets

Strategic Plan to Dismantle Anti-Black Racism

91̽��'s 2021-2023 Strategic Plan to Dismantle Anti-Black Racism

91̽�� Student Achievement Plan 2024-2025

Ontario's Better Schools and Student Outcomes Act of 2023 requires all publicly funded school boards to support the provincial government's key priorities for student achievement. These three priorities are: improving achievement in core academic skills, preparing students for future success, and supporting student engagement and well-being.

To increase accountability and transparency, the Ministry of Education requires all publicly funded school boards to post their Student Achievement Plan publicly.

91̽��'s 2024-2025 Student Achievement Plan

Policies Under Review

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 21:17:56 GMT

91̽�� School Board policies are reviewed on a five-year cyclical basic to ensure they align to legislation and current practice.

It is the policy of the board to allow stakeholders the opportunity to provide input/feedback on policies that are under currently review. Submit input/feedback via email to generalinquiries@dpcdsb.org. Please indicate Policies Under Review in the subject line.

The following board policies and regulations are currently under review.

Links

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 21:16:09 GMT

Government of Ontario:

Economic Development, Trade and Employment - Accessibility Directorate of Ontario This Ministry is responsible for accessibility legislation such as the Ontarians With Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA) and the Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). A vast array of information, resources and website links related to accessibility legislation, services, initiatives, funding and activities is available.

Disability Organizations and Information:

Autism Society Ontario
Information, resource and referral service to assist individuals with autism, their families and professionals with whom they interact.

Canadian Hearing Society
Services that enhance the independence of deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people, and that encourage prevention of hearing loss

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
An addiction and mental health teaching hospital that transforms the lives of people affected by addiction and mental illness by applying the latest in scientific advances. Their central facilities are located in Toronto and they have 26 community locations throughout Ontario.

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) – Peel Branch
Information, services and programs to promote the mental health of all people.

Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
Resources, services and programs for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Centre For Addiction & Mental Health (CAMH)
An addiction and mental health teaching hospital that transforms the lives of people affected by addiction and mental illness by applying the latest in scientic advances. Their central facilities are located in Toronto and they have 26 community locations throughout Ontario.

Charity Village
Searchable list of links to non-profit disability organizations in Ontario and all of Canada.

Coalition For Persons with Disabilities – Peel, Halton, Dufferin Peel
Community based partnership of persons with disabilities, groups, agencies, employers, educators, labour and government representatives.

Diabetes Association
Information, programs and services to meet the needs of all Canadians affected by diabetes.

Epilepsy Ontario
Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting independence and optimal quality of life for children and adults living with seizure disorders.

Guide Dogs for the Blind
Guide Dogs for the Blind is a non-profit, charitable organization with a mission to provide Guide Dogs and training in their use to people who are visually impaired throughout the United States and Canada.

Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario
Non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth and adults with learning disabilities.

Moods Magazine
This magazine publication and on-line resource provides iinformation for those suffering from mood disorders and comorbid illnesses (addictions, anxiety, eating disorders, borderline personality disorders), while also diminishing the stigma attached to mental illness.

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
Virginia-based nonprofit organization provides information, resources, advocacy and services for consumers, families and friends of people with severe and persistent illnesses that affect the brain such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, severe anxiety disorders, autism and pervasive developmental disorders and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

ODA Committee
Voluntary coalition of individuals and community organizations who have united to secure the passage in Ontario of a new law which would achieve a barrier-free society for persons with disabilities.

Ontario Association for Families of Children With Communication Disorders (OAFCCD)
Advocacy group that provides information, education and support to families of children with communication disorders.

Ontario Lung Association
Information and services for prevention and control of asthma, chronic lung disease and tuberculosis.

March of Dimes
A charitable organization that assists individuals with physical disabilities to achieve meaningful and dignified lives. Resources, services, programs and news.

ParaSport Ontario

Special Olympics Canada
Provides sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities.

Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada
Information to assist those with Tourette Syndrome and their families and other interested parties.

Children and Students:

Ability Online
Ability OnLine is a friendly and safe computer friendship network where children and youth with disabilities or chronic illnesses connect to each other as well as to their friends, family members, caregivers and supporters.

National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
Consumer organization, with a mandate to encourage the self-empowerment of post-secondary students with disabilities.

Easter Seal Society - Provincial Office
A variety of services and support programs to children and young adults with physical disabilities, as well as their parents and families

Child Development Resource Connection Peel (CDRCP)
“Co-ordinated Information Peel” is an information service for children with developmental disabilities and their families.

Toys R Us Toy Guide For Differently-abled Kids
On-line guide helps find a fit between a child's abilities and stimulating toys that will promote development. (Note: Click on "Toy Guide For Differently-abled Kids" icon on main web page.)

Voice for Hearing Impaired Children
Emotional and technical support for families of hearing impaired children.

Legal Resources:

Arch - A Legal Resource Centre for Persons with Disabilities
Community-based not-for-profit legal clinic and legal resource centre for the Province of Ontario

Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) – Education and Disability: Human Rights Issues in Ontario ’s Education System>
Information regarding human rights issues in the Ontario education system.

Local Municipalities:

City of Brampton

City of Mississauga

Region of Peel

Town of Caledon

Town of Orangeville

Community Living:

Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL)
Promotes and assists the full integration of people with intellectual disabilities into the community.

Expenditure Guidelines

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 21:15:22 GMT

The Ministry of Education recently requested all Ontario school boards to review policies and procedures in key expenditure areas relative to its new guidelines. The areas are use of corporate credit cards, travel, meals and hospitality, advertising and advocacy.

Policies:

7.15 - Trustee Honoraria and Expenses

8.11 - Reimbursement for Travel Expenses on Board Business

08.14 - Advocacy

8.24 - Advertising Expenditures

Procedure:

704.03 - Request Form for Reimbursement of Business Expenditures

91̽�� Black Community Advisory Council

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 05:00:00 GMT

91̽�� Black Community Advisory Council (BCAC)

“..let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.”
1 John 3:18

Mandate:
The 91̽�� Black Community Advisory Council (BCAC) will play an active role in reviewing, advising, and making recommendations to the Board of Trustees on strategies to identify and dismantle anti-Black racism within all educational spaces. The council will work towards creating equitable outcomes with a commitment to the implementation of policy, practice, and pedagogy that is aimed at supporting student achievement and eliminating the barriers faced by Black students. As part of this commitment, the focus is to confront and dismantle anti-Black racism in productive, cooperative, and effective ways that offer real solutions and are supported through accountability measures. The council will work in collaboration with 91̽�� to fulfill our shared vision to ensure that Black students thrive academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.

2024-2025 BCAC Meetings

October 21, 2024
January 23, 2025
February 18, 2025
April 10, 2025
June 18, 2025

Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Note: BCAC meetings are for members only.

BCAC Meeting Minutes:
April 10, 2025
February 18, 2025
January 23, 2025
October 21, 2024
June 17, 2024
April 29, 2024
January 15, 2024
October 30, 2023
June 19, 2023
May 1, 2023
February 6, 2023
December 5, 2023
October 3, 2022
May 19, 2022
February 17, 2022
December 9, 2021
October 14, 2021
June 23, 2021
May 26, 2021

If you are not a member of the BCAC council and would like to be added to the BCAC distribution list to receive email updates regarding the council and future meetings please email Caroline McFarland caroline.mcfarland@dpcdsb.org to be added to the distribution list.

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