Item - 2017.CD21.10
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 4, 2017 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Community Development and Recreation Committee on June 7, 2017 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 4, 2017.
CD21.10 - Child Care and Early Years Act and Education Act Next Steps for Middle Childhood Programs
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Children's Services to not exercise the option to authorize Recreational and Skill-Building programs for the 2017-18 school year.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Children's Services to report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee by Spring 2018 on whether to exercise the option of authorizing Recreational and Skill Building programs.
3. City Council request the Ministry of Education to continue to work with the School Boards in Toronto and the City of Toronto for the 2017-2018 school year in order to mitigate service impacts for families.
4. City Council request the Ministry of Education to increase funding for school aged (kindergarten to grade six) fee subsidies in licensed child care in order to ensure affordable child care is available through the age continuum.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-104264.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/comm/communicationfile-69982.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-06-2017 6:49 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD21.10 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 38 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Michelle Holland, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, David Shiner |
CD21.10 - Child Care and Early Years Act and Education Act Next Steps for Middle Childhood Programs
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Children's Services to not exercise the option to authorize Recreational and Skill-Building programs for the 2017-18 school year.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Children's Services to report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee by Spring 2018 on whether to exercise the option of authorizing Recreational and Skill Building programs.
3. City Council request the Ministry of Education to continue to work with the School Boards in Toronto and the City of Toronto for the 2017-2018 school year in order to mitigate service impacts for families.
4. City Council request the Ministry of Education to increase funding for school aged (kindergarten to grade six) fee subsidies in licensed child care in order to ensure affordable child care is available through the age continuum.
Origin
Summary
This report provides an update on the legislative changes made under the Education Act and the Child Care and Early Years Act (CCEYA) regarding the expansion of before and after school programs for middle childhood (six -12 year olds) children and the optional provision for the City of Toronto to authorize Recreational and Skill Building programs serving this age group. The report will provide an update on the expanded duty of school boards to provide before and after programs for grades one to six (six -12 year olds). The report will also highlight the considerations and potential impacts of the optional provision to authorize Recreational and Skill Building programs.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-104264.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cd/comm/communicationfile-69982.pdf
Speakers
Shaden Jebahi, Project Coordinator, Middle Childhood Matters Coalition Toronto
Councillor Janet Davis
Motions
That recommendations 2, 3 and 4 be amended as follows:
1. Amend Recommendation 2 by replacing "Summer" with "Spring" so that it now reads:
2. City Council request the General Manager, Children's Services to report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee by Spring 2018 on whether to exercise the option of authorizing Recreational and Skill Building programs.
2. Amend Recommendation 3 by adding "the School Boards in Toronto" so that it now reads:
3. City Council request the Ministry of Education to continue to work with the School Boards in Toronto and the City of Toronto for the 2017-2018 school year in order to mitigate service impacts for families.
3. Amend Recommendation 4 by adding "in licensed child care" after the words "fee subsidies" so that it now reads:
4. City Council request the Ministry of Education to increase funding for school aged (kindergarten to grade six) fee subsidies in licensed child care in order to ensure affordable child care is available through the age continuum.