GUELPH, Ontario – The February meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board was held on February 27, 2018. The following provides highlights from the meeting.
New Version of myBlueprint Pathway Planner
UGDSB Student Success staff gave a presentation on the latest version of myBlueprint. myBlueprint is a robust pathway planning tool for UGDSB students.
For the past few years, K-12 students in the UGDSB have been using the tool to reflect on four inquiry questions: Who am I? What are my opportunities? Who do I want to become? What is my plan for achieving my goals? Students can also access information about various occupations, post-secondary destinations and employment opportunities.
Students use myBlueprint to chart out their pathway, save their progress and make informed decisions throughout their schooling. Everything is connected and personalized, from course selections to goals they can set for themselves. myBlueprint also has resources for navigating the working world, including resume and cover letter writing tips, career information, and financial planning tools.
The newest version of myBlueprint features a modernized interface and mobile responsiveness, so it works well on all devices. myBlueprint now offers accounts for parents/guardians, so they can access important information they and their child may need to make informed decisions about life after high school.
Students and parents also have access to myBlueprint’s comprehensive Guides, where they can learn more about a range of topics related to College and University, apprenticeship, finances, mental health and transitioning to life after high school, and more. Recently, UGDSB staff worked with myBlueprint to create a comprehensive Guide for Careers in Agriculture.
To learn more about myBlueprint, visit the board website.
Secondary Vice-Principal Appointment
The following Vice-Principal appointment is effective February 20, 2018.
Heather Pierce from Curriculum Leader Secondary to VP (temporary) at Centennial CVI
Policy Updates
Trustees approved the following revised board policies: Policy 103 Trustee Code of Conduct and Policy 317 Fees for Learning Materials and Activities.
Trustees also released draft Policy 517 Service Dogs for Students for public consultation. Members of the public are welcome to review the draft documents and provide feedback at Policy.
The next regular monthly meeting will be held on Tues. March 27, 2018, at the Guelph Board Office, 500 Victoria Road North. Everyone is welcome to attend. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.
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Media contact:
Heather Loney, Communications and Community Engagement Officer
Upper Grand District School Board
519-822-4420 ext.725
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Megan Sicoli, Administrative Officer, Communications
Upper Grand District School Board
519-822-4420 ext.764
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