All TAPCE Meetings are held at the Toronto Catholic District School Board
Catholic Education Centre (CEC) (unless specifically noted on this page).
TCDSB CEC
2nd Floor Board Room
80 Sheppard Avenue East
Toronto, ON 
FREE Underground parking available
(Limited Telecon capability available upon advance request to Contacus@TAPCE.Ca  ) 

Note: Upcoming meetings and events can be found in the Events  page

Next Meeting

23Aug2010 Open Executive meeting

Agenda to include:    

Skype Telecom Initiative, Insurance considerations for CSACs and other Organizations

Free Daycare Initiative (Parent volunteer participation), Superintendant Meetings for OAPCE Directors, Director of Education meeting on Joint CPIC/TAPCE PRO Proposal, CPIC Call for input into Sub-Committee for CSAC Conference, Full Day Kindergarten concerns, Call to Suspend Standardized Testing

RECORDS of DISCUSSION for 2010 Session

28 Jun2010 General Meeting 7:00-10:07
Presentation on Insurance Provided. Implications to CSACs and Incorporated Organizations were discussed. Issue on TAPCE insurance referred to Executive. PRO Submission Discussed. Minutes for May Approved. Financial Report was Received (after discussion). OAPCE Toronto Director Jurisdiction were outlined. TCDSB Budget Consultation was discussed. Telecom options were discussed with Actions for Executive related to pursuing Skype option. Voter Registration was discussed for upcoming Election. Action Communications to increasing visibility of how/when to register to vote for a TCDSB Trustee. Premier School A statement was discussed. Parent Ambassador Program was discussed.

17 May2010 Meeting 7:00-9:30
Presentation: Dr, A Molloy Education Report (Catholic Conferences and Recommendations for School resource centres) Minutes for April meeting approved. Financial statements recieved. Changes to Insurance policy  approved to be pursued. Direction of PRO Grant Proposal approved and referred to Communications. Charitable Status to proceeding subject to bylaw updates, OAPCE Director Jurisdiction deferred till June. Teleconference Options were discussed with Action to Parent DH to Pursue. Summer Camp Youth opportunity was discussed. A call for resources  was actioned. Medic alert issues were discussed

26Apr10 Meeting 7:00-9:30
Presentation by TCDSB Staff on Homosexuality and Bill 157 received. Financial Statement received, By-Elections Vice President acclaimed pending acceptance/OAPCE Director Acclaimed /TAPCE BoD Treasurer Acclaimed/TAPCE BoD Secretary left Vacant. TAPCE Insurance Line Item reconsideration and referred to Finance Committee, OAPCE Conference Subsidy approved, Dress Code issues outlined, Sex Ed Consultation requested. 

22Mar10 Meeting 7:00-9:30
Presentation on CSAC Expenditures (D. Barrett)
TAPCE 2010 Draft Budget Approved, Jan Statement Received, Amendment to bylaws to allow Lifetime Membership and Parent Volunteer Adopted, Communication Issues Summarized. Resignations for President, TAPCE Director and Tapce BoD Treasurer accepted. Vacancy Of President addressed by succession of Vice President D Barrett By-election for resulting vacancies deferred till April, 2010 OAPCE Conference Discussed, Telecom Capability to be pursued. 

Feb Meeting Cancelled due to Blizzard

25Jan2010 Meeting
Presentation Dr. A Molloy Education Report received including an overview of Safe School Act and the Ontario Equity & Inclusive Education Strategy. President Briefed Participants on issues including Strategic Budget deadline 24Feb10,  Scarborough Conference 24Apr10… Financial Statement 2009 approved. Resolution to Disband TAPCE Board of Directors Defeated, By-election of Secretary acclaimed Co-Secretary positions of Correspondence Secretary and Distribution Secretary. Second OAPCE Director for school year ending in even number Elected. Communications Policy PoE/Commissioning Committees Reinstated. Board Watch Committee stood up. Internship Offer to TAPCE was declined

RECORDS of DISCUSSION for 2009 Session

14Dec09 Meeting 7:00-9:00
Outgoing Presidents Report received
Election conducted for President, Vice President and 1 Director.
Resolutions to recognize Dr Molloy as a life time member approved.
Resolution to Support greater utilization of Arrowsmith Program approved
Resolution to abandon charitable status Deferred to next meeting
Amendments to Bylaws Deferred to next meeting

26Oct09 Meeting 7:15-9:45
Presentation: D Barrett on PRO Grant Presentations that utilize student participation to ensure parent attendance.
Minutes from September were approved
Financial Issues; Statement received and PRO Grant Submission reviewed
Committee Reports: Commissioning, Principal of Excellence, Policy, Communication received. 
Standing Order for a Meet and Greet portion of the meeting from 7:00-7:15 and completion by 9:30 was approved. 

28Sep09 Meeting  7:15:945
Presentation Dr A Molloy on Parent Hope
June and August Minutes Approved
Principal of Excellence Award Plans discussed
Progress on CSAC Conference 14Nov09 updated
Community Advisory Committee meeting issues debriefed
Election Committee for December elections appointed to include Dennis Hastings
Final call for bylaw amendment issued (end delete for Resolutions and amendments 30Oct09
Aerosmith utilization and study Issue Referred to BoD

 
24Aug09 Meeting 
Trustee Governance Issue discussed by guest trustees Davis and Delgrande
June Minutes Referred back to Secretary
Special Order on Voting By Proxy Approved
9236-1 proxy Voting is to be allowed on motions before TAPCE that are distributed 14days in advance of the meeting or as stipulated by the absent TAPCE Rep in writing.
(Proxy form referred to Communications and Policy for finalization tapce-proxy_voting_form )
9236-2 THAT E Voting be permitted in TAPCE Committees and subcommittees to expedite business with a 2 day notice, provided that quorum of the committee is achieved in that time and that all related information on the motion is simultaneously considered.
Treasurers Report Received
CSAC Conference Committee report received
TAPCE Presence at Sporting events Referred to BoD 14Sep09 Meeting
Letter to Trustees and Supervisor to be revised based on new Supervisor and Chair of the TCDSB BoT.
Bill 177 consultation requested to be pursued by all present
TAPCE Welcoming letter referred to Communications 

27Jul09 Meeting cancelled 13Jul09 based on quorum issues identified at previous meeting

22Jun09 7:15PM-9:45
Presentation: Student Skills for the 21st century Dr A Molloy
May Minutes approved (with amendments)
Treasurers Report received,
PRO Grant expenditures on presentation material and preparatory resources approved pending clarification on extension criteria.
Action 1, BoD Treasurer to finalize PRO submission 
Amendment to TAPCE Corporate Charter Bylaws  Approved
such that posted bylaws 2.1 to 2.5 on about us page should read
“2.1  To work with parents and guardians of the children of the Toronto Catholic District School Board, in order to improve and enrich the student’s Catholic education;
2.2  To ensure the highest quality education for each child according to his or her physical, mental, social and spiritual needs by working with the Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education in forums, workshops and in the preparation of educational materials for parents; and
2.3  To provide education and training for parents regarding school council operations, increasing parental involvement, improving student performance, faith development for themselves and their children and other matters related to education and the Catholic faith.”
Action 2  Executive to update Bylaws for Posting and submit change to Ministry/CRA for charitable status.
OAPCE Director By-Election acclaimed D. Barrett as Director till AGM 2010
Finance Committee Report on Fundraising deferred.
Action 3 Committee to report 24Aug09 meeting
TAPCE Presentations to St. Thomas and Cardinal Carter
Action4 : Vice President to pursue scheduling
OAPCE Director Report  identified OAPCE Conference Feedback received
CPIC Report identified Bylaw approval, re-election of Chair and Vice Chair and reconstitution of previously stood up committees. CSAC Conference also discussed (see post on Home page).
Meeting with Director of Education deferred pending discussions with other stake holders.
Meeting with Ministry Staff discussed as it related to Board Transparency and Governance and Budget Concerns.
Action 5: Executive tasked to raise letter to Supervisor and Trustees requesting quarterly report on activity.
Letter to Minister on Budget concerns reviewed.
Action6: Communications Committee Tasked finalize letter for transmission to Minister on 23Jun09.

May09
Presentation  Parent Literacy D. Barrett (see Parent Corner page 22May09) 
Supplemental Presentation  by Summer Active on Ontario Curriculum Workbooks.
TAPCE Endorsed Product (see post on Home page)
Feb, March April Minutes Approved (with amendments)
Treasurers Report for April received
TAPCE Presentation resource allocations discussed St. Thomas Presentation deferred.
Action Dan tasked to pursue
Finance Committee Report on Fundraising identified available resources to commit to projects. Ideas raised were referred back to Committee for consideration.
CPIC Report  indicated committee progressing well.
Seminar, Every Child is a Target, scheduling at CEC 11Jun09 on internet safety discussed.
Action Terry Tasked to Coordinate
3Jun09 free Parenting seminar at Mother Teresa announced (posting made)
Meeting Dates confirmed as posted on event page.
By-Election OAPCE Director Deferred
OAPCE Directors Report Conference Briefing provided
Principal of Excellence Notices approved for release
Equitable Funding developments discussedApr09April 09
-Presentation made by TCDSB on Safe Schools P.A.C.T. initiative
-Presidents Report was reviewed see tapcechair-report-04-27-09
-Fundraising Committee struck to recommend best options based on feedback
-TAPCE Presentation to Principal Meeting to be pursued by BoD
-New Archdiocese Initiative “Neutering our Catholic Community” was discussed
-2009(TCDSB) Portal Initiative Workshop outlined
-CPIC progress reported on
-Notice of OAPCE Director By-Election given
-OAPCE Directors Reported on Conference 22-24May09
-Call for input to OAPCE on:
          Graduate Expectations &
          Gr11/12 Health and Physical Education
-Parent Involvement funding challenges were discussed.
-Principal of Excellence application package distributed for review
-Alternating Monthly Education Reports Carried as first order of business for a duration of 30 minutes Such Presentation would be conducted by Dr. Molloy pending availability.

March09
-Presentation by Parenting and Family Literacy Centres/Treasurers report for February received/TAPCE Presentation Schedule Assignment Process referred to Executive/Meeting with Supervisor Discussed previously considered Press Release withdrawn/News Interviews related to High School Extra Curricular Activity Accessibility and High GTA Catholic Schools EQAO Scores were discussed -Motion to post records of discussion Carried/OAPCE Conference details discussed-Education report provided/FSL Curriculum input requested by 3Apr09/AOB items deferred

Feb 09
Presentation by Angel Foundation Completed/PRO Grant Proposal 2009 Review Initiated/ Brochure Approved/Media Release on Transparency and Trustee Cooperation Approved/ Education Report Received /CSAC Conference Feedback Report Recommendations Implemented/

Jan09
TAPCE Presentation Schedule for CSAC Initiated/New Executive Treasurer Ratified/OAPCE Financial Filing Assigned/OAPCE Conference Funding through CSACs Recommended/Mail out to CSACs Endorsed/CPIC Collaboration Committed To

Dec08
Annual General Meeting Acclaimed New Executive Secretary, New OAPCE Director New CIC Representative/ Presidents Report Reconstituted Existing Committee Structure/Brochure Referred to Communications Committee/POE Award Split for High school and Grade school to be pursued   

Note: Minutes may be provided to parents upon request for previous meeting pending further developments