Susanwakutz

Partnerships with schools

Presented by: Susan Wakutz Interim Mgr, Business Development Date: May 2012

About Us Largest board in Canada, 5th largest school board in North America 560 Schools (Hwy 427 to Pt. Union Rd., Steeles Ave. to Lake Ontario) 270,000 students 33,000 employees Governed by 22 elected trustees/$110 Million Deficit

Corporate Partnership Types ďƒźThe Business Development Department support corporate programs that are offered to schools nationally.

ďƒźWe also will develop school programs collaboratively with corporate partners in a manner that meets the needs of both organizations.

Partnership Priorities for Business Development Partnerships that: support board or school based environmental projects encourage active living or healthy eating  teach students financial literacy bring updated/new technology into the classrooms support the arts (music equipment, drama festivals etc) generate revenue through business opportunities or employee discount offers

Environmental Partnerships-National Best Buy’s national E-waste collection

National corporate program supported

by TDSB Business Development Features

-A turnkey event for high school students in environmental clubs wanting to organize a community e-waste drive.

-Offered a valuable incentive to engage the entire student population. Best Buy $10,000 computer donation benefits entire school -Working centrally, Best Buy ensured all TDSB policies/procedure followed allowing for ease of execution

Environmental Partnerships-Large Amp Solar Ltd. Installing solar panels on 450 school roofs

Collaboratively Developed partnership

Features -Partner that is funding millions $ in much needed repairs on school roofs during the installation process and will provide the TDSB with energy savings long term.

-Partner benefits by generating enough energy to power 6,000 Toronto households in 20 years.

Environmental Partnerships-Small 4 Canadian Tire stores supporting 40 schools

Collaboratively Developed partnership Features -Partner able to support environmental projects initiated by students/staff specifically from schools located in close proximity to their stores -Uses funds generated from grocery bag sales -Customized to reach school in store’s community -Administered by TDSB -Exposure in community news

Active Living-Healthy eating Partnerships Sun Life Financial in 100% of our secondary schools

Collaboratively Developed partnership Features -Partner financially supported student led programs in every secondary schools through an application and review process.

-built awareness of the corporation’s goal of encouraging active lifestyle -developed and administered by TDSB

Financial Literacy Partnerships Hadden/Goldman Sachs- 300 schools 15,000 students

Collaboratively Developed partnership Features -Partner able to give back to the school and school board he graduated from.

-meets the Ministry of Education’s goal of teaching financial knowledge to students -developed and administered by TDSB

Future Shop Computer Tech Lab

Innovative corporate program piloted in the TDSB and rolled out nationally

Environmental Partners Wanted •

Develop an e-waste collection partnership system-wide to generate revenue for a Central Environmental Legacy Fund.

Environmental Partners Wanted •

A partnership to support “outdoor classroom” and “trees in pavement” project for schools.