@tdsb @TDSBDirector On devices, @Singhpeter speaks to remote learning - up until June requests from 60,488 units shipped - devices were collected from 370 schools 
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter We are now fulfilling all orders - over the next 5-7 business - today 108 new requests have come in
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter We are now replenishing from the schools - acknowledge we haven't provided all devices back - continuing to fulfill virtual school needs - when we add up orders there are 136,123 devices in bricks and mortar schools right now
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter Class size updates presented by AD Gold - average class sizes at the end of last week - with total number of courses
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter AD @manonjgardner speaks to an update on #TDSBVS - information on Ps and VPs will be posted this week - this will help address questions from families and trustees - all students are placed with a teacher - teacher will contact by end of day tomorrow
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner Leadership needs in #TDSBVS - we now understand demographics of VS - AD @kgfalcon speaks to the needs for supports for students and staff - prioritizing system needs - proposing 2 SOs redeployed to VS and 10 Ps who wish to work in VS - timelines before the end of Nov
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon AD @manonjgardner speaks to Secondary VS - looking at student needs - met with Ps and SOs and Unions - school-based virtual - sample models have been provided for discussion - looking now at student needs in order to determine appropriate school model - all in time for Quad 2
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon Speaking to Special Education - AD Gold and @TDSBNardiAddesa - with IEPs - looking at ways to maintain connections with home school -
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon @TDSBNardiAddesa Ministry has adjusted timelines for IEPs
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon @TDSBNardiAddesa Supporting students - work is continuing
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon @TDSBNardiAddesa Update on @tdsb #COVID19 cases as of 4pm
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon @TDSBNardiAddesa New information re Assessment from the Ministry, Evaluation and Reporting in Elementary
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon @TDSBNardiAddesa Secondary information - stressing on-going communication between home and school
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon @TDSBNardiAddesa Dates for Course Withdrawal and Post-Secondary Applications
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon @TDSBNardiAddesa Additional information for secondary students
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon @TDSBNardiAddesa Information provided for Adult Students - results of the survey results - 65% responded - staff is working with Principals and Unions on potential delivery models - starting Quad 2 on Nov 17 - details will be provided next week
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon @TDSBNardiAddesa Staff Update re fundraising - no change in guidelines - ministry funding will cover all classrooms without mechanical ventilation or operating windows
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon @TDSBNardiAddesa Staff continue to move forward making adjustments along the way @TDSBDirector taking questions - still shortage of elementary French teachers - next week staff will report back on Grades 4-8 with French and English teachers - will reduce need by 20 which means still need 25-30
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon @TDSBNardiAddesa AD @manonjgardner reports that next week will be critical responding to the needs of students in our French programs - next question re IT devices - when will schools get their devices back? @TDSBDirector acknowledges it will take time to get all devices back to physical schools
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon @TDSBNardiAddesa Re purchasing HEPA filters - staff confirm there will be enough filters for all classrooms who need them - next question - can parents donate HEPA filters? Staff respond that donations are central - and prefer cash to have consistency of product and filters
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon @TDSBNardiAddesa Question re functioning windows - staff reviewed all windows an determined some cannot be operational - for health and safety - HEPA filters will go into those rooms
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon @TDSBNardiAddesa Data in enrolment graphs needs to be verified by schools - discrepancies will be verified - next question re French - are there opportunities to collapse through LC boundaries? Staff respond they have looked at that. Are we confident we have enough SOs? Another process is planned
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon @TDSBNardiAddesa Question re IT @Singhpeter every school is in a unique situation re IT - deliveries are now coming - hardware is being replenished - re ensuring parents are aware if their child may not be getting a credit - staff assures that there must be notification to students and parents
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon @TDSBNardiAddesa Question re delegation on homemade HEPA Units - staff confirm they are procuring commercial grade industrial units - not residential units - and that they feel it is the right unit - a certified HEPA filter unit - @TOPublicHealth - do the best you possibly can to redirect air up
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon @TDSBNardiAddesa @TOPublicHealth Staff confirm that they are finalizing the list of schools that require the HEPA filters - will be provided tomorrow - another question re donations of refurbished IT equipment - staff confirms they are always open to donations - they assess to see if it can work
@tdsb @TDSBDirector @Singhpeter @manonjgardner @kgfalcon @TDSBNardiAddesa @TOPublicHealth Last few questions (I will have to send mine in!) - will students have an opportunity to upgrade their grades? Answer is yes!
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