The Halton District School Board trustees and committee of the whole meeting schedule is changing for a trial period of three months.
Among these changes, the public session of meetings will begin at 6 p.m. The trial period will run through February, March and April.
In past practice, the public session of board of trustees meetings started at approximately 7 p.m., following a private session that began at 6 p.m. Throughout the trial period, trustees will begin the public session at 6 p.m., with the private session to follow.
Changes to the schedule aim to increase meeting efficiency and streamline processes. Following the three-month trial period, the feasibility of continuing with a revised schedule will be reviewed by the board.
“As a board of trustees, we recognize the time commitment of the public and staff to attend board meetings. It is important that we honour and value their time as they balance other responsibilities and priorities, both personally and professionally,” said HDSB chair Amy Collard.
“An effective way to acknowledge this is by refining our schedule and starting the public session of board meetings promptly at 6 p.m. for a three-month trial period from February through to the end of April. Through this revised schedule, we will demonstrate our respect for everyone’s time, and set the tone for proactive collaboration and engagement.”
For the full schedule of meetings, view the HDSB calendar. Visit the Board Agenda and Minutes webpage for more information.
