Elementary Virtual School

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Grades 7-12 Families,&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You are invited to attend the </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Limestone District School Board’s (LDSB) Pathways to Possibility: LDSB Entrepreneur Information Night</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> on October 15, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Fractal Workspace (632 Fortune Crescent) in-person or online!&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Join us to learn more about this year’s </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Young Entrepreneurs in Action Program</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">, connect with entrepreneurial program alumni, and discover how students can bring their business and social enterprise ideas to life this year. Whether you are simply curious or ready to dive in, this event is the perfect place to start!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Please register at the following link: </strong></b><a href="https://bit.ly/LDSBEntrepreneurInfoNight" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">https://bit.ly/LDSBEntrepreneurInfoNight</strong></b></a><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></b></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To learn more about past student successes, please visit:&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.kingstonist.com/news/local-young-entrepreneurs-finding-pathways-to-success/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kingstonist: Local young entrepreneurs finding pathways to success</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/news/ldsb-entrepreneurship-showcase-april-16-2025-20250415171225" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LDSB Entrepreneurship Showcase – April 16, 2025</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;</span></p><iframe data-lexical-video-id="j5SCxJmW9xk" width="640" height="480" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/j5SCxJmW9xk" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="true" title="Youtube video"></iframe><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We look forward to seeing you there!</span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Boardroom Briefs is intended to provide highlights of presentations, reports and decisions made at the regular meeting of the Limestone District School Board of Trustees. The following are highlights of the September 17, 2025 Regular Board Meeting. Agendas can be found on the website under </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/board_meetings-1719463739654" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Board Meetings</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Land Acknowledgement </span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All meetings begin with a Land Acknowledgement: </span><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"The Limestone District School Board is situated on the traditional territories of the Anishinaabek and Haudenosaunee. We acknowledge their enduring presence on this land, as well as the presence of Métis, Inuit, and other First Nations from across Turtle Island. We honour their cultures and celebrate their commitment to this land.”&nbsp;</em></i></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Presentation</span></h2><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Facility Services Update: Summer Projects - D. Fowler, Manager of Facility Services, and C. Downie, Assistant Manager of Facility Services</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Facility Services team provided an overview of the capital work that took place at schools throughout the summer. There was a total of 221 projects. Work included floor clean-up; annual testing, inspections, and reporting on fire alarm systems, heating and cooling, etc.; line painting; fencing; door replacements; millwork; access and security; windows, roofing, and cladding; masonry; mechanical services; elevator installation; a new playground at The Prince Charles School; and so much more.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/74abffdb-00e2-4575-ac9c-83d18d1d8b44" alt="New playground at The Prince Charles School" width="497" height="372" style="width:497px;height:372px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><i><em class="editor-text-italic" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The new playground at The Prince Charles School</em></i><br></p><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Private Session Report</span></h2><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Private Session Report - September 17, 2025</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustee Lloyd: During private session at the Audit Meeting on September 15, 2025:</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Superintendent Young and Associate Superintendent Hedderson provided property of the board updates.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There was no other business conducted, or motions passed in Private Session.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Earlier this evening during Private Session:</strong></b><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The private session minutes were approved from the following: August 20, 2025, Regular Board Meeting</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustees discussed a Personnel Update and Legal Update</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There was no other business conducted, or motions passed in Private Session.</span></p></div></details><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reports from Officers</span></h2><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair's Report</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/3b73f535-6db0-57a4-bb4f-a5bb6232f53e" alt="" width="268" height="347" style="width:268px;height:347px;display:inline-block;float:right"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair McGregor provided the following report: </span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"As we move into the third week of the school year, it has been truly heartening to see our schools come to life once again. Classrooms are buzzing with learning, hallways echo with laughter and conversation, and extracurricular activities are beginning to take shape—bringing students and staff together in meaningful and joyful ways. </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There is something special about this time of year. The early days of September are filled with renewed energy, fresh routines, and the excitement of new beginnings.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Across Limestone, we are already seeing the positive impact of strong relationships, thoughtful planning, and a shared commitment to student well-being and success.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We are grateful to our staff for the care and dedication they bring to their work each day, and to families for their continued partnership and support. Together, we are creating welcoming, inclusive environments where every student can thrive—both in and beyond the classroom.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On behalf of the Board, thank you for all you do to make our schools vibrant, supportive places to learn and grow. We look forward to the many opportunities this year will bring.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This concludes my report."&nbsp;</span></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director's Report</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/959f9ebc-0553-5f56-afed-83ccf39d2906" alt="" width="316" height="316" style="width:316px;height:316px;float:left;display:inline-block"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director Burra provided the following report:</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"Good evening, Trustees and the viewing public. Overall, and all things considered, I am very pleased to report that Limestone has had a positive start to the 2025-2026 school year. While there is always room for improvement, it is amazing to see everything come together with over 20,500 students and almost 3,000 staff starting the school year in all Limestone sites and the virtual school. </span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Preliminary enrolment numbers are close to projections for both elementary and secondary students. Today was Day 11 of the 2025-2026 school year for students, and it has been wonderful to have students back in schools and to see various activities like sports, clubs, field trips, and great learning already underway helping to support the overall Limestone student experience. </span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We must all recognize and have gratitude for the time and efforts of staff and community members to make all of these extracurricular activities a reality for students. Fall sports, clubs, and activities have started across the district, parent councils are kicking off their school years, and students are involved in a range of activities like the several hundred LDSB students that attended the Fall Fair last week in Kingston or the range of Terry Fox fundraising activities that will come in the next couple of weeks. I have already started my visits to schools, and I greatly look forward to seeing, hearing, and feeling the energy and excitement of learning and fun in Limestone schools.&nbsp;</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As we start this school year it is important that we all are conscious of our legal responsibilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code. As a school board, we cannot accept any hate in schools, we must be conscious of the feelings of alienation and lack of faith in public institutions that exists for some people in the communities we serve.&nbsp; Like in so many other areas in education and society at large, as members of the community, we must continue to emphasize the importance of respecting differences in perspective and being open to dialogue to the maximum extent possible. We must be united in respecting differences given all people share many more similarities than differences. Respect and civility need to be at the forefront. And we must continue to be unequivocally clear that Limestone stands in support of all protected grounds of the Ontario Human Rights Code. The Ontario Human Rights Code is not a checklist where some grounds outweigh others. We need to stand with all students, staff, and families, in protecting all grounds under the Code. It is important to remember that the Code is the law in Ontario, and we have a moral and legal obligation to ensure that it is upheld. Furthermore, our own data based on human rights complaints reinforces our continuing need to be committed to upholding the Code. Additionally, we will be administering Limestone’s second student census later this year which will provide further insight regarding students in the district, and needs in the system. </span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Trustees may have noticed the Orange 'Survivors’ Flag' flying on the second flagpole at the Education Centre. Schools with a second flagpole are doing the same, and in schools without a second flagpole, the Orange flag is prominently on display in the school. Looking ahead to next two weeks, a wide range of activities will be taking place in schools and the community to honour Orange Shirt Day, and the fifth annual National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on Tuesday, September 30. This is a critical date to recognize the harm and trauma of the Residential Schools system, to honour the survivors and their families, and continue our collective learning and journey of reconciliation. Schools continue to have a critical role in supporting this journey and ensuring the truth is known about Residential Schools and their legacy in Canada.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In the next couple of weeks, we will be kicking off the annual United Way of KFL&amp;A campaign in Limestone. I invite all Trustees to join this effort. As you will hear, Limestone’s Student Trustees and their peers on the Interschool Council will also be engaging in raising funds this year to support the United Way.&nbsp;No amount is too little, and every dollar matters in supporting some of the most vulnerable children, youth, and families in the communities we serve.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I would also like to bring to Trustees’ attention to the professional learning focus we continue to pursue in Limestone for the 2025-2026 school year. We must continue to hone our craft to best serve students. While this work will not be completed this year, I think it is critical to highlight its importance in ensuring schools are making a difference for all students today, and into their futures. We need all Limestone students to find purpose in school, to find value in school, and to find hope in school. We know this is not the case for all students. While we do have to track, monitor, and report on the 11 indicators in the provincial Student Achievement Plan, we must continue to centre those students who are currently underserved, and not currently finding success. </span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As a result, our system focus this year for professional learning, continues to centre our attention on students, and continuing the work we started three years ago focused on three inquiry questions: First, for whom is the current education system not working and why? Second, how do I/we know? And third, what can I/we try to do differently to make a difference? It is only through improving outcomes at the individual student level that we will see macro-level improvement on the province’s three core priorities and Student Achievement Plan, and the Limestone Strategic Plan. I should note that 2024-2025 EQAO results should become public in the next couple of weeks. As educators and as a system, we have a critical responsibility in supporting children and youth in the communities we serve. Our overall purpose is well placed by emphasizing our intention to make a positive difference in the lives of every student, in every classroom, in every school; and to make sure everyone sees themselves in Limestone.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">All educators want to make a difference in the lives and destinies of children and youth. Our continued journey of inquiry and our united, stated intention will focus our collective efforts. I look forward to more discussion and updates regarding our progress in the coming days, weeks, months, and years. </span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you, Chair McGregor. That concludes my report." </span></p></div></details><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reports</span></h2><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">OPSBA Report</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Chair McGregor provided an OPSBA report.</span></p></div></details><details open="false"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Trustees' Report</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Student Trustee Comeau provided the Student Trustees' Report:</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">"Representatives from all schools came to the first meeting. Student Trustees introduced themselves and discussed the purpose of the Interschool Council (ISC). Then the council focused on goals for the upcoming school year and steps to put those goals into action. Across all goals there was a focus on improving student involvement in schools.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Mr. Burra and a United Way presenter then joined the meeting to introduce United Way and discuss raising money for it in schools. ISC members then worked together to come up with ideas to implement funding for United Way so that they can be successful in their individual schools.&nbsp;</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Finally, the description and applications for the Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee student positions were sent out in the meeting minutes via e-mail."&nbsp;</span></p></div></details><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reports for Action</span></h3><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">There were no Reports for Action.</span></p><h3 class="editor-heading-h3" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reports for Information</span></h3><details open="true"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Virtual School Update - Associate Superintendent Sartor</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The purpose of this report is to provide Trustees with an update on Virtual School, and goals for the 2025/2026 school year. </span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">As of September 10, 2025, a total of 103 students were enrolled in elementary virtual school: 55 LDSB students and 48 Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) students. This is an increase over the 2024-2025 school year in which 86 students were registered in virtual school.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The school organization currently is comprised of 5 classes which includes: </span></p><table class="editor-table"><colgroup><col><col></colgroup><tbody><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Class</span></p></th><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"># Students</span></p></th></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">JK-Grade 2</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">16</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 3-4</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">19</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 4-6</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">21</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 6-7</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">22</span></p></td></tr><tr><th class="editor-tableCell editor-tableCellHeader" style="width: 350px; background-color: rgb(242, 243, 245); border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Grade 7-8</span></p></th><td class="editor-tableCell" style="width: 350px; border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: top;"><p class="editor-paragraph"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">25</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To date, LDSB has registered 28 students from other districts which include Durham DSB, Renfrew County DSB, Trillium Lakelands DSB, Chippewas of Rama First Nation/Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB, Waterloo Catholic DSB, Greater Essex County DSB and Simcoe DSB.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Next steps include:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Staff professional learning focused on building strong math and language programs that close gaps for those students in risk using short cycles of learning and ongoing progress monitoring. </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning will include: </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">o implementing Knowledgehook (an online Math program) with students and offering family information sessions </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">o using math diagnostic data to identify and provide targeted fluency activities as part of the daily math program. </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">o participating in short math cycles to improve math pedagogy </span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">o using early reading screeners and diagnostic data to identify literacy learning gaps and then provide targeted instruction </span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Implementing a targeted approach to address students with higher academic needs. This support is accomplished through Student Support Teacher (SST) meetings, small group instruction with classroom teachers and the support of St. Lawrence College (SLC) placement students </span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Building a positive attendance plan by building relationships with students and families </span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Reinforcing the importance of daily attendance in the online learning platform through regular communication with students and families</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information, please view the </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/a78fcc81-6237-4919-9439-33ea4be4e29a/LDSB-Regular-Board-Meeting-Agenda-September-17-2025.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Board Meeting Agenda</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></li></ul></div></details><details open="true"><summary><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer Programming - Program Leadership Team</span></p></summary><div data-lexical-collapsible-content="true"><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The purpose of this report is to provide Trustees with an update on summer programming that was offered to Limestone DSB students and staff during July and August 2025. The LDSB continues to offer a wide variety of summer programming options for K12 students.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The Program Leadership Team provided updates on the following programs:</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer Literacy Program (Read-A-Lot)</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Focus on Youth Program - YMCA of Eastern Ontario</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Summer Credit Programs (Secondary)</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Back to School Transitions</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Literacy Camp Support</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Adolescent Care Worker for Summer School and Read-A-Lot Summer Literacy Program</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Learning Program Support for Summer School</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sundance Youth Facility</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Social Work Support</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Psychiatry Pilot</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Intensive Skills Y-Training</span></li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Behaviour Management Systems Training</span></li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Violence Threat Risk Assessment Level 1 Training</span></li><li value="14" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">MH Lit - Mental Health in Action</span></li><li value="15" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Gould Lake Outdoor Education</span></li><li value="16" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Nature Camp for Students in Grades 1 to 4</span></li><li value="17" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Outdoor Escape for Students in Grades 5 to 6</span></li><li value="18" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Quest for Students in Grades 7 to 8</span></li><li value="19" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Girls Adventure Program for Students in Grades 7 to 8</span></li><li value="20" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Outreach for Students in Grades 9 to 10</span></li><li value="21" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Outdoor Pursuits for Students in Grades 10 to 11</span></li><li value="22" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Outdoor Skills for Students in Grades 10 to 11</span></li><li value="23" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wilderness Instructor Course for Students in Grades 11 to 12</span></li><li value="24" class="editor-listitem"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kayak Instructor Course for Students in Grades 11 to 12</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information, please view the </span><a href="https://www.limestone.on.ca/documents/a78fcc81-6237-4919-9439-33ea4be4e29a/LDSB-Regular-Board-Meeting-Agenda-September-17-2025.pdf" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Board Meeting Agenda</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><img src="/images/4cc033ae-9dd1-46f5-b0b3-1c36dff64904" alt="A group of students preparing canoes next to water" width="573" height="322" style="width:573px;height:322px;display:inline-block"></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p></div></details><h2 class="editor-heading-h2" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Notices of Motion</span></h2><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Motion brought forward by Trustee Lloyd: “With the support of Trustees, the Chair of the Board write a letter indicating that the Board of Limestone DSB Trustees affirm the critical role of Trustees as democratically elected and accountable public officials, and calls on the Minister of Education and the provincial government to abandon any potential proposal to systematically remove Trustees or abolish elected district School Boards. Additionally, that this letter be communicated to the Minister of Education, Ministry of Education, all Ontario School Boards, Trustee associations, Student Trustee associations and local MPPs.” </span></p>

<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/national-day-truth-reconciliation.html&amp;data=05%7c02%7cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7c87ce6a439c57468efa6808ddff5a75bd%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638947486305511600%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&amp;sdata=DIS/a3j7GXvfLU7XuNmOfbfr7jBc1v0hrJHWCPn7JCc%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">National Day for Truth and Reconciliation</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;and </span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://orangeshirtday.org/&amp;data=05%7c02%7cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7c87ce6a439c57468efa6808ddff5a75bd%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638947486305538772%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&amp;sdata=zM/pcw3PwSVsqhpvx3UIpu%2B5mDKSfePkXStX8saJIJc%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Orange Shirt Day</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> are held annually on September 30.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This day invites us to engage intentionally in learning about the Residential School System, and the true history of relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. It is a time to mourn the children who never returned home, and to honour the Survivors, their families, and their communities. &nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This day is part of a broader conversation about colonization and systemic inequities. As we learn, it is essential to recognize and uplift Indigenous resilience and resistance, which continue to shape and strengthen communities across the country.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On September 30, all LDSB schools, education centres, and sites&nbsp;will lower&nbsp;all school flags to half-mast, in observance of this day.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The LDSB Indigenous Education team has put in significant work for supporting a wide range of learning across the system, including the&nbsp;recent&nbsp;launch of&nbsp;Limestone's access&nbsp;to&nbsp;On-Core.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">On-Core is an online learning platform that provides teachers with high-quality, curriculum-aligned resources. This site will help ensure that all staff have access to meaningful tools that support culturally responsive and inclusive teaching.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition, LDSB Indigenous student-designed shirts were being sold&nbsp;this&nbsp;past&nbsp;weekend at the </span><a href="https://www.kncln.ca/news/orange-shirt-day-2025" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Kingston&nbsp;Native Centre and Language Nest</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">,&nbsp;located&nbsp;at 218 Concession Street,&nbsp;during&nbsp;their&nbsp;Maawnjiding&nbsp;Market.&nbsp;Shirts will also be available today at Confederation Park 1:00-5:30&nbsp;p.m.&nbsp;for Kingston National&nbsp;Day for&nbsp;Truth and Reconciliation.&nbsp;</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition to wearing an orange shirt&nbsp;on September 30,&nbsp;you can:&nbsp;</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Review the&nbsp;Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada:&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://ehprnh2mwo3.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Calls_to_Action_English2.pdf&amp;data=05%7c02%7cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7c87ce6a439c57468efa6808ddff5a75bd%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638947486305562068%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&amp;sdata=5/cv5t9jAJ%2Bt%2BhF00F%2BOrJqCgEMa1oXpxhj15UUH/KI%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">94 Calls to Action.</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Read books that share authentic Indigenous voices and experiences.&nbsp;</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Volunteer with Indigenous-led organizations that support community healing and empowerment.&nbsp;</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Support Indigenous artists by&nbsp;purchasing&nbsp;their work and sharing their stories.&nbsp;</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Watch Indigenous films and documentaries to deepen your understanding through storytelling.&nbsp;</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Attend public Indigenous events in the community to listen, learn, and build respectful relationships.&nbsp;A list of events can be found on the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.queensu.ca/indigenous/truth-and-reconciliation/2025-events-and-initiatives&amp;data=05%7c02%7cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7c87ce6a439c57468efa6808ddff5a75bd%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638947486305572555%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&amp;sdata=r9mKZzUysW89JAS7XaTFx2gviOCdwWr017jgbRwk0zM%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Queen's University Office of Indigenous Initiatives</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;web page.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We understand that some students, staff, and families may wish to have&nbsp;additional&nbsp;support throughout this week. If you&nbsp;require&nbsp;immediate&nbsp;assistance, you can call the support lines shared below:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The National Indian Residential School Crisis Line provides 24-hour crisis support to&nbsp;former Indian Residential School students and their families toll-free at&nbsp;1-866-925-4419.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Individuals&nbsp;impacted&nbsp;by the&nbsp;issue of&nbsp;Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women&nbsp;and&nbsp;Girls&nbsp;are encouraged to contact the MMIWG Crisis Line toll-free at 1-844-413-6649.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">First Nations,&nbsp;Inuit&nbsp;and Métis seeking immediate emotional support can contact the Hope for Wellness Help Line toll-free at 1-855-242-3310, or by online chat at </span><a href="https://www.hopeforwellness.ca" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">hopeforwellness.ca</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For more information about Indigenous Education with Limestone, please visit the&nbsp;</span><a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.limestone.on.ca/indigenous-education&amp;data=05%7c02%7cgrangea%40limestone.on.ca%7c87ce6a439c57468efa6808ddff5a75bd%7ce1f4165febae4d82a73ca0de593830be%7c0%7c0%7c638947486305582894%7cUnknown%7cTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7c0%7c%7c%7c&amp;sdata=RAkrwy0A7pchgVAfGCoS3FCiPZBWzay4IzmDWiSfw7Q%3D&amp;reserved=0" class="editor-link"><u><span class="editor-text-underline" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Indigenous Education page</span></u></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p>