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IMPORTANT!! School Re-opening Survey — Please Complete by August 10th
As we look forward to welcoming our students and staff back to a safe teaching and learning environment on September 8, we have been working diligently with Region of Waterloo Public Health, the Ministry of Education and their connections to the Chief Medical Officer of Health for the province -- as well as other community and stakeholder colleagues -- to ensure we have a School Re-opening Plan that is thoughtful and responsive. While we all want
Plan for Re-opening Schools: Message from the Director of Education
Dear Waterloo Catholic Community – We hope that you are well and finding ways to enjoy the summer, albeit a very different one. At Waterloo Catholic we have missed seeing our staff and students in our schools – and we think that you would agree. We also know however, that all of us feel very strongly that if we are to return to our schools, we have to do so in a very safe and
WCDSB Trustees Approve $314.7 Million Balanced Budget
Waterloo Region, ON – Trustees of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board have approved the Board’s $314.7 million 2020-21 school year budget. The budget presentation is available beginning on page 10 via this LINK. Quick Facts > The overall budget is as follows: Total Operating: $294.3 M Total Capital: $20.4 M Total Operating & Capital: $314.7 > As always, budget decisions have been guided by the key priorities captured in the following plans: Multi-Year Strategic
Upcoming Board Meeting – Monday, July 20, 2020
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, July 20, 2020. As a result of the current State of Emergency resulting from the COVID-19 epidemic, this meeting will be streamed live on Youtube: Meeting Agenda General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees The Waterloo Catholic District School Board, representing more than 96,000 Catholic school supporters, operates 48 schools and five adult education facilities serving
WCDSB Administration Presents Catholic Trustees with $314.7 Million Balanced Budget
Waterloo Region, ON – Trustees of the Waterloo Catholic District School Board have received the Board’s $314.7 million 2020-21 school year budget. The budget vote is scheduled for 6 p.m., Monday, July 20, 2020. The budget presentation is available beginning on page 10 via this LINK. Quick Facts > The overall budget is as follows: Total Operating: $294.3 M Total Capital: $20.4 M Total Operating & Capital: $314.7 > As always, budget decisions have been
Upcoming Board Meeting – Monday, July 13, 2020
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees (Special Board Meeting – Budget Presentation) is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, July 13, 2020. As a result of the current State of Emergency resulting from the COVID-19 epidemic, this meeting will be streamed live on Youtube: Meeting Agenda General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees The Waterloo Catholic District School Board, representing more than 96,000 Catholic school supporters, operates 48 schools
Important Survey to Support Government Review of Ontario’s Child Care & Early Years System
The Ontario government wants to hear about how the early years and child care system is meeting the needs and expectations of parents, guardians and child care stakeholders. This information will support the review of the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014 (CCEYA) and help improve the system to better meet the needs of families. The government recognizes that the province’s state of emergency and its ongoing efforts to promote physical distancing to slow the spread
NOW’S THE TIME!! Kindergarten Registration is STILL OPEN! Sign up for School Today!!
Several years ago, the WCDSB established a very easy-to-use online pre-registration portal to make the registration process as convenient as possible. Parents of children scheduled to begin JK in September 2020, are encouraged to complete the pre-registration process as soon as possible. There will still need to be some in-person contact with the school, but that will be handled at an appropriate time after the COVID-19 crisis has passed. For non-Catholic families wishing to register
Upcoming “Virtual” Board Meeting – Monday, June 15, 2020
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees (Committee of the Whole) is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. — Monday, June 15, 2020. As a result of the current State of Emergency resulting from the COVID-19 epidemic, this meeting will be streamed live on Youtube: Meeting Agenda General Information About WCDSB Board Meetings Information About the Board of Trustees The Waterloo Catholic District School Board, representing more than 96,000 Catholic school supporters, operates 48 schools and five
Important Information Re: Availability of COVID-19 Testing
Dear Parents / Caregivers: The well-being of all members of our WCDSB community -- including students, families, and staff -- is a top priority for our school board. We are writing to let you know that COVID-19 testing is now available to any Ontarian who needs it. Ontario’s testing guidance now indicates that you should visit one of Waterloo Region’s Assessment Centers if you: have at least one of the symptoms of COVID-19 do not have
