April 7, 2010
Issue 30

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PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

Service and Advocacy!

It has been a very busy week. We have met with our colleagues in OPC and ADFO to discuss the implications of Ontario’s Public Sector Compensation Restraint Act and how it will impact …More

FAITH REFLECTION

The Resurrection of Jesus and
Physical Creation

Pierre Teilhard de Chardin was once asked by a critic why he so often mentioned atoms and molecules when he talked about Jesus. His answer…More

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Interact with Patrick Duignan

Learn how to integrate succession planning and talent development plans into your strategic plan. Spaces are still available for his May 19 session. Register online.

Summer Institute

CPCO in partnership with OCSOA is offering summer institutes focused on developing mentoring and coaching skills. Initial training takes place on Aug. 16-17, 2010. Those who received training in Aug. 2009, are eligible for the Going Deeper session on Aug. 18-19, 2010. Boards may support individuals and teams with funding received from the Ministry’s Ontario Leadership Strategy. Register online.

CPCO welcomes feedback and comments regarding this online newsletter. Please email Nelly Kelders at nkelders@cpco.on.ca.

MEMBER SERVICES

Ethics Book

TExploring Leadership and Ethical Practice Through Professional Inquiry is a case book about actual events in schools in Ontario. Read the book review. To order copies for your leadership program, contact Les Presses de l'Université Laval at www.pulaval.com. ISBN 978-2-7637-8666-7.

Best Doctors

As part of your CPCO LTD plan, you, your spouse and dependent children under the age of 26, are eligible for unlimited access to the Best Doctors service, at no additional cost. Access the website at www.bestdoctors.com/rbc. Your login and password are rbceng.

Share Your Leadership Experience

How often have we heard, “The knowledge is in this room?” Consider sharing your story by contributing an article to CPCO’s magazine Principal Connections. Articles for the summer and fall issues are now being accepted.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Recruiting for Two Academic Superintendents

The Sudbury CDSB invites applications for the position of academic superintendent. There are two positions available for September 2010. Applications will be received until 4:00p.m. April 22, 2010. More

CPCO CONFERENCE & AGM

Revised Conference Agenda

The program for Thursday evening has been adjusted to accommodate the various components of the evening’s agenda. We look forward to welcoming Minister of Education, Leona Dombrowsky at 5:45 p.m.

AGM Agenda Finalized

The 2010 Annual General Meeting agenda has been finalized. Delegates are reminded that all times are approximate. Delegates are required to attend the entire meeting.

AGM Documents

The 2010 reports and budget will be posted on the CPCO website by 4p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2010. All CPCO members are invited to review the documents prior to the AGM on April 24, 2010.

Conference Charities

Participants at the Embracing Our Vocation conference are invited to participate in the annual Passport for Charities. This year two local Windsor charities will benefit from the passport sales.

Conference Confirmation

Members who registered prior to April 1 should have received their confirmation letter by fax. Contact Gaby Aloi if you have not received your letter.