Episodes
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Records or Documents We Need to Manage Properly - A Conversation With Wendy Lopez
In this episode, the Support Services Team discuss how best to document our work and the importance of keeping proper records. We have a discussion of the pitfalls we can get into, how long to keep records, and what is an FOI. This conversation is very interesting, even for the Team, who always...
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A New CPCO Standing Committee With the Focus on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion – A Conversation With Cassandra Jack
In this episode, the Support Services Team discuss equity, diversity and inclusion in the Catholic school setting with Cassandra Jack, the Chair of the newly formed Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Standing Committee. Cassandra speaks about the goals developed by the committee and follows by…
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A Conversation with the President, Sandra Donaghue
In this episode, the Support Services Team speaks with Sandra Donaghue, the CPCO President for the 2022-23 school year. Sandra shares her goals and priorities for the upcoming year. She speaks about the issues schools may face in opening and the impact of some of the changes for this school year....
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Investigations part 2: Exploring the concept of racism
Part of the work Support Services Advisors offer at CPCO is to participate in investigations when there is an allegation or complaint made regarding one of our Associates. As we navigate the changes in society over time, there is usually a shift or increase in the types of investigations we...
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Anti-Black Racism: The Student Voice - A Conversation with Emmanuel Adegboyega
In this episode, the Support Services Team speaks with Emmanuel Adegboyega, a graduate of the Toronto Catholic District School Board who is currently a student/athlete at Simon Fraser University majoring in Criminal Law and Politics. He is also a recipient of the Lincoln Alexander Award which is...
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A conversation about CPCO LTD Plan offered through Johnson
In this episode, the Support Services Team have an important conversation with Deborah Celemencki from Johnson regarding LTD. The following issues are discussed and explained: definition of LTD, the difference between STLDP and LTD and why you need LTD, the different options under the Johnson…
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A Conversation Involving Anxiety and Mental Health
In this episode, the Support Services Team invite Kate Remiz and Jennifer Harvey (Principals with Durham Catholic District School Board) to join in a conversation about mental health and anxiety. They have been supporting students and staff for many years and share some of the causes and symptoms...
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A Conversation about the Professional Advisory on Anti-Black Racism
In this episode, the Support Services Team including the CPCO Legal Counsel Irena Brooks, have a fulsome conversation, about the OCT Professional Advisory on Anti-Black Racism. The discussion includes: what an Advisory is, why an Advisory on Anti-Black Racism is being provided now, as well as…
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Orange Shirt Day - A conversation with Mona Jones
In this episode, the Support Services Team speaks with Mona Jones, the Early Years Teacher Coordinator for Garden River First Nations. Mona explains the significance of the colour orange and date of September 30, the new Federal Statutory holiday. Mona also takes us through a journey that…
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A Conversation with the President: Antonella Rubino
In this episode, the Support Services Team speaks with Antonella Rubino, our CPCO President for the 2021-22 school year, about the reopening of schools during the fourth COVID-19 wave, as well as other current issues that she has heard from Principals and Vice-Principals around the province. She…
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The Year of Disruption– A Conversation with Joe Geiser and Blaine MacDougall
In this episode, the Support Services Team speaks with Blaine MacDougall, our CPCO President for the 2020-21 school year, along with Joe Geiser, our Executive Director, regarding the impact of COVID-19 on school communities and CPCO as an organization. Blaine shares how he was able to pivot his...
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Undestanding Systemic Racism - Part 1
In this episode, the Support Services Team facilitate a conversation with Lavinia Latham, Equity, Human Rights Advisor for the Toronto CDSB and Irena Brooks, Legal Counsel for CPCO. Together, they share their experiences in dealing with the issues involving racism and provide some strategies that...
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Retirement - Preparation is the Key
In this episode, the Support Services Team discusses retirement – a topic that requires thought, reflection and preparation. Together, they discuss different aspects of the Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan, what you need to do to prepare for retirement in advance such as LTD cancelation, how to...
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Using Social Media as a Principal-Vice Principal – An Interview with Wendy Lopez and Irena Brooks
In this episode, the Support Services Team facilitate a discussion with Wendy Lopez and Irena Brooks, CPCO Legal Counsel . The topic of social media is of great interest to Principals and Vice-Principals. The team, Wendy and Irena discuss different aspects of social media from a legal…
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WHAT? An Investigation … Against Me?
In this episode the Support Services Team discuss workplace investigations from the perspective of the Principal and Vice-Principal. They discuss different types as well as typical issues that are investigated and concerns that Principals and Vice Principals may experience during investigations.
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Managing Schools During a Pandemic
In this episode, the Support Services Advisors facilitate a discussion with three members of the 2020-21 CPCO Executive Council. Dan Peters, a Secondary Principal in Huron Perth Catholic District School Board, Sandra Donaghue, an Elementary Principal in Dufferin Peel Catholic District School…
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President interview, A President's Perspective on the challenges of the New School Year
In this episode, the Support Services Team speaks with Blaine MacDougall, our CPCO President for the 2020-21 school year, about the reopening of schools due to the COVID-19 impact, as well as other current issues that he has heard from Principals and Vice Principals around the province. He shares...
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The Year that was Unprecedented – a Conversation with 3 Practising Associates
In this episode, the Support Services Advisors facilitate a conversation with Principals Tina Bellaire (Windsor-Essex CDSB), Andre Potvin (Ottawa CDSB) and Dan Seguin (Nipissing-Parry Sound CDSB). They discuss the 2019-20 school year and the impact of the Labour Challenges as well as the COVID-19...
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Special COVID-19 Edition: A discussion with Joe Geiser and Annalisa Varano
In this episode, the Support Services Advisors facilitate a discussion with Executive Director Joe Geiser and President Annalisa Varano regarding various issues related to the current COVID-19 crisis. Issues covered include challenges facing Principals and Vice-Principals; successes; suggestions…
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Privacy and How Policies and Regulations Impact the Principal - An Interview with Wendy Lopez
In this episode, the Support Services Team interviews Wendy Lopez, CPCO, General Counsel. The topic of Privacy is of great interest to Principals and Vice Principals. The team and Wendy discuss different aspects of privacy from a legal perspective. Questions such as “Do I have a right to privacy...
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Bargaining in the Unionized Environment – An Interview with Nick Milanetti and Joe Geiser
In this episode the Support Services Team interview Nick Milanetti, Executive Director of the Ontario Catholic Trustees Association (OCSTA) and Joe Geiser, the Executive Director of Catholic Principals’ Council Ontario (CPCO). They discuss the relationship between CPCO and OCSTA during job…
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Conflict: the Bane of my Existence – Principal Staff Conflict, A Case Study
In this episode the Support Services Team use a Case Study of a Principal who is struggling with a teaching staff who seem unwilling to change and the ramifications of moving too quickly - conflict and a grievance alleging a poisonous work environment. The team discuss a resource offered through...
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Introduction-"Who ya gonna call?"
In this Episode, our Support Service Advisors describe their roles and responsibilities within the Catholic Principals Council Ontario. Practising Associates are encouraged to call for support at any time.
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Well-being ----How do I spend my evenings? Let me count the ways.
In this episode the Support Service Team discuss a study entitled “Enjoy your evening, be proactive tomorrow: How off-job experiences shape daily proactivity.”, encouraging Principals and Vice Principals to take control of their off-job activity in order to support themselves. For further...
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