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IB NEWS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AHEAD FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD STAFF AND TRUSTEES MOVE COMES AFTER CHALLENGING YEAR KATHY YANCHUS kyanchus@metroland.com trained relationships with stakeholders is only part of the reason behind joint professional develop- ment to be undertaken by senior staff and trustees of the Halton District School Board. that this school year’ has been "a challe! year for all of us," HDSB director of education Curtis Ennis sai e es facing the d leading up to the develop- ment of a new multi-year plan. The MYP is a con- stantly evolving set of pri- orities and commitments cant challenges with re- spect to many stakeholders — staff, trustees, commu- nity, and so I would like to take the leadin trying! ‘to re- to refoci foundational clements of Ennis brought forward amotion asking trustees to join senior i i activities ar ." OSE elements include adaptability, relationships, innovation, communica- tion, accountability and engagement. room aenewladge the those elements have been strained and we need to work on them. So, it's with- in that spirit and also in Graham Paine/Metroland In the wake of eight months of controversy, and in preparation for the development of a new multi-year plan, HDSB senior staff and trustees will undergo professional development. ward," said Ennis. "I think our stakeholders, particu- larly community, needs re- strengthening, the ties be- tween us, the communica- tion between us." Relationship challeng- es, i have “strained and tested and tried,” refer to the months of controversy over the sex- ually overt classroom at- tire of an Oakville hi school eacher, which led threats, protests and meusations by many msed parents of inac- tion by the board. "I appreciate that he (Ennis) acknowledges that there are various challeng- .all of this training w a really teamas wella as the trustees very well in building our skills and capacity in the foundational areas," said Oakville trustee Joanna which guide the board. "We have had signifi- us a great preparation fo for, and giving unching pad for, the new multi-year lan. “This is something that I Board of Directors and Committee Recruitment As a registered charity, the Oakville & Milton to respond to sick or injured wildlife; to enforce Ideal Candidates Have: + Senior + Strategy and policy development experience. + Previous profit or not for profit board or support families with emergency boarding ofan anim due to domestic vi vilence hospitalization of a pet owner or unexpected loss of personal shelter; to build a more horn society through humane education; and, + Willing to be an ambassador or advocate of the organization to assist in raising profile and funds. + Team player with ability to participate and ibute j ‘ety of di idiats Our Board of Dit i in animal Source: and high-level oversight for the organization to be successful in achieving its vision and mission. y play We are currently seeking individuals to join our Board, and/or Committees, with experience in capital campaigns, , governance, nd animal welfare, who wish to use their expertise in making a difference in the Oakville and Milton communities. in who we are, what we have experienced, and opportunities. Our inclusive culture empowers all of us to connect, belong and grow. the diversity of the communities in which we live and serve. refer to omhs.ca. Directors, or on one of our , please send a cover letter and lease omhs.ca want to lead and I want to ake the helm in st ing us on this j journey for. port- Othe April 19 motion, BE PART OF THE REVOLUTION MALE ALLIES & LEADERS’ EMPOWERMENT SUMMIT BY ‘ON CREATED FOR MEN THE WOMEN’S CENTRE OF HALT: | seneeg oyeo | 2 which was passed by trust- 028 replaces ihe a motion Z Was g Toughest eeward oa me & ees during a private ses- = sion of the board recom-< mending the hiring of a; special adviser to help se- nior staff and trustees "re- focus their efforts to achieve the foundational elements of the multi-year strategic plan.” “The director feels at is important that the lead in eating wath: a series of oxternal facilita- tors to gui io} ‘y Key ezoz multi year board chair Margo | oe tleworth in re- sponse this aweek. The trustees will support the director in all of the train- ing he seeks to engage in to strengthen our commit- ments to the multi-year plan. em website, fawanencrtaficton canna Tickets: thewomenscentreofhalton.com/males MAY | NED DEVINE'S | 10 AM EMERALD LOUNGE T0 3PM THE WOMEN'S CENTRE F HALTON —— Build. Allyship. Empower. woo-uoyeyepisu!