Board Meeting Highlights - June 23, 2026

Good News

Congratulations to Students (Graduations and Other Milestones)

Trustees Celebrate Staff Retirements, Years of Service and iAM Making an Impact Recipients

Chair Michael Bannerman was pleased to share that on June 10, trustees and senior staff welcomed almost 60 retirees, staff who were being acknowledged for 30 or more years of service, and iAM Making an Impact recognition recipients. This year, 4 initiatives were acknowledged: 

Amy Crummer (Mornington Central Public School)
Nominated by: Natasha Tousignant, Jennifer Abbinett and Deborah Jagger

Amy was nominated for demonstrating a strong dedication to student achievement, supporting families, and staff learning. She also shows exemplary leadership in fostering a supportive and welcoming school culture. Her commitment to education is evident through her efforts to increase enrollment at Mornington and in introducing the Soft Start program. 

Carina De Sapio and Jason LeRoux (Stratford Intermediate School)
Nominated by: Erin Cassone, Jenna Lange, Tim Bickell, Tracey James, Sherry Key, and Amy Mercer

Their impact involves dedicating extra time to a variety of before-school, at lunch, and after-school extracurricular activities for students that foster connections and well-being, build leadership skills, and provide opportunities for students to share their talents with the community. 

Dea Hanlon (Exeter Elementary School)
Nominated by: Lori Dingwell and Katie Padfield-Jackson

Dea was nominated for consistently going above and beyond her regular duties through initiatives and professional practices that elevate student learning, strengthen inclusive school culture, and deepen connection with families and the broader community. Her commitment to strengthening inclusive school culture is evident in her work with the Exeter Elementary Sign Language Club, Bracelet Club, and her support of diverse learners within her classroom. 

Marc Robinet (Education Centre)
Nominated by Tereasa Zizek, Michelle Heeley, Burt, Alicia McCreight, Margaret Sharen, Marie McDade, and Connie Trotter

Marc consistently goes above and beyond to provide exceptional service and problem-solving to make sure that time-sensitive resources are at each location to support schools, ensure staff can do their work without disruption, and students are prepared to learn. His commitment is evident through his partnership with the Grand Bend Rotary Club to identify, transport, and organize donations of educational items for international initiatives as part of the Global Literacy Project. 

Congratulations to all four very deserving recipients!

Tractor Day

Trustee Sheila Armstrong-Marshall shared that she, along with CEO Graham Shantz, attended "tractor day" at St. Marys DCVI, where students drove their tractors to school for the day. The event is a celebration of our local farms and agricultural industry. Students and staff also enjoyed hot dogs and hamburgers cooked on a custom smoker made right in the DCVI tech shop (photo below)! Note: A number of other schools across AMDSB host similar events.

North Woods ES Celebrates New Playground Installation

Trustee Deb Logue shared that North Wood ES recently opened their new playground. The purchase and installation was supported by a number of fundraising efforts, led by the school council, and achieved in less than two years! Students were thrilled to experience the new feature! 

Board Approves a Balanced 2026/2027 Budget

Spring Athletics Update

Future Board Meetings

• Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 4:45 p.m. Regular Session, followed by Committee of the
  Whole, Closed Session
• Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 4:45 p.m. Regular Session, followed by Committee of the
  Whole, Closed Session

Future Meetings/Events with Trustee Representation

• Nothing scheduled at this time