PRESIDENT'S JOURNAL

Are We or Aren’t We…?

CPCO is working diligently on your behalf to influence the government to ensure that principals and vice-principals in Ontario are excluded from Ontario’s Public Sector Compensation Restraint Act. More

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

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. Both sessions will be hosted at the Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel. Boards may support individuals and teams with funding received from the Ministry’s Ontario Leadership Strategy. Online registration is available.

Meet Patrick Duignan

Some spaces are still available for the Patrick Duignan Speaker Series on May 19. Online registration is available.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Last Call for Academic Superintendent

The Sudbury CDSB invites applications for the position of Academic Superintendent. Applications must be submitted by 3:00pm, April 6, 2010. More

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

MEMBER SERVICES

2010 Ontario Budget

The following documents pertaining to the 2010 Ontario Budget are available in the CPCO Resource Library:

GSN PowerPoint
2010 Ontario Budget - FAQ - Public Sector Compensation Restraint
Memo to Directors of Education
School Board Funding Projections 2010-11

Work-life Employee Assistance Program

All CPCO members may access this website and take advantage of the information available. Password and login are rbceng. This month learn more about how you can cope with stress. Some services are only available to members in CPCO’s Long Term Disability Program.

Edvantage

Two new partners have been added to the Edvantage group. A new issue of Edvantage e-News is available and has lots of savings for members.

FAITH REFLECTION

The Humiliation of Crucifixion

When Jesus sweated blood in the Garden of Gethsemane and asked his Father to let the cup of suffering pass him by he wasn't, for the most part, cringing before the prospect of brute physical suffering. More

CPCO CONFERENCE & AGM

AGM Delegates

Delegates are reminded that they must register for the 2010 conference and/or the AGM. Questions regarding registration may be directed to Gaby Aloi.

Nominations for Executive Council

Nominations for positions on the executive council for 2010-11 have closed. Members are invited to review the nominations for elementary and secondary councilors. Read each nominee’s biography by clicking on their name.

Vendors

During the conference on April 23, participants are invited to spend time visiting the vendors’ displays. The exhibit hall will be open from 8:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. Take this opportunity to meet representatives of the various companies who supply school resources and innovative services to the school community.

Conference Confirmation

Members who registered prior to March 26 should have received their confirmation letter by fax. Contact Gaby Aloi if you have not received your letter.

Alternative Accommodations

Information for hotels in the vicinity of Caesars Windsor are available on the conference website for anyone looking for alternative accommodations.