Recognition of Excellence
Donald Young School Nutrition Program
Principal Serena Maharaj and Vice-Principal Melanie Williams from Donald Young School presented the Donald Young School Nutrition Program, highlighting its importance, options, cost-effectiveness and impact on student achievement. They also discussed the various initiatives of the school nutrition program, including the school garden, breakfast program, and hot meals, which have improved student focus, attendance and learning outcomes. They also shared the development of the hot lunch program, including budgeting and cost-effectiveness. This program offers nutritious, home-cooked meals three days a week, with options for different portions sizes and emergency meals for students in need.
They also shared their goals for the future of the nutrition program, including increasing participation and collaboration with community partners to lower costs.
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System-Program/Curriculum Success
Heather Bridgeman-Swire, the Special Education Administrator, introduced the Stop Now and Plan (SNAP) program, an evidence-based early intervention initiative designed for students in Grades 2 and 3. This program emphasizes self-control, emotional regulation, and problem-solving abilities. She also discussed the program's outcomes, highlighting its support for 364 students within our schools, along with positive feedback from teachers, principals, and facilitators regarding its effectiveness in fostering self-regulation and problem-solving skills among students.
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Board Reports
The Board approved the following policies:
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1.42 Board and Committee Members Attending Meetings Electronically
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3.56 Accessible and Healthy Workplace
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4.85 Student Use of Guide/Service Dogs and Service Animals
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5.01 Special Education
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7.81 Safe Drinking Water Systems
That the Rainy River District School Board of Trustees approve the following
policies for community consultation:
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Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition for Students
That the Rainy River District School Board of Trustees provide notice to rescind the
following policy:
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6.16 Use of Board-owned Vehicles.
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Future Board Meetings
Regular Board Meetings are held in person and online and the links to join the meetings will be posted on the RRDSB website.
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April 1, 2025, Regular Board Meeting to be held in Fort Frances, Ontario.
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May 6, 2025, Regular Board Meeting be held in Atikokan, Ontario.