Item - 2018.HL29.6
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Board of Health on November 19, 2018 and was adopted with amendments.
- See also OM2.2
HL29.6 - Student Nutrition Program: Independent School Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Board Decision
The Board of Health recommends that:
1. City Council continue to align the Student Nutrition Program municipal funding policy with that of the provincial policy, which recognizes that public and independent schools in the City of Toronto are eligible for consideration for provincial funding for Student Nutrition Programs based on need.
2. City Council authorize the release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 8, 2018) from the City Solicitor, which relates to advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto, after the final City Council meeting on the 2019 Budget in 2019.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Board of Health recessed its public session to meet in closed session to consider Item HL29.6, Student Nutrition Program: Independent School Update, as it relates to advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto.
Origin
Summary
This report provides an update on providing Student Nutrition Programs in independent schools. Since 2009, City funding to expand Toronto’s Student Nutrition Programs has been directed to publically-funded schools to align with provincial policy and to maximize the benefits of the program's partnership funding model. In 2016, the Board of Health recognized that some independent schools may have a student base with a similar level of need to some public schools, and considered extending municipal funding for eligible independent schools. In 2018, the provincial policy changed to consider the eligibility of independent schools. Funding for Student Nutrition Programs helps to provide a more equitable environment for children and youth through access to safe, adequate, and nutritious food at school to help them focus and learn.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-121525.pdf
Motions
2:18 p.m. - That the Board of Health recess its public session to meet in closed session to consider Item HL29.6, Student Nutrition Program: Independent School Update, as it relates to advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto.
That the Board of Health adopt Recommendation 1 in the letter (November 13, 2018) from the Board of Health Budget Committee [Item HL29.6b]:
"1. That City Council continue to align the Student Nutrition Program municipal funding policy with that of the provincial policy, which recognizes that public and independent schools in the City of Toronto are eligible for consideration for provincial funding for Student Nutrition Programs based on need."
That City Council authorize the release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 8, 2018) from the City Solicitor [Item HL29.6a], which relates to advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto, after the final City Council meeting on the 2019 Budget in 2019.
6a - Legal Opinion from the City Solicitor on Student Nutrition Program
Confidential Attachment - Advice or communications that are subject to solicitor-client privilege and litigation or potential litigation that affects the City of Toronto
Origin
Summary
The Medical Officer of Health requested a legal opinion from the City Solicitor on the City's current policy of funding for the Student Nutrition Program. This report should be considered with the companion report from the Medical Officer of Health. This report attaches the confidential legal opinion of the City Solicitor.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-121563.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Legal Opinion from the City Solicitor on Student Nutrition Program
6b - Student Nutrition Program: Independent School Update
Origin
Summary
At its meeting on November 13, 2018, the Board of Health Budget Committee considered Item HU16.3 - Student Nutrition Program: Independent School Update.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-121825.pdf