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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE ................................................................................

REPORTS DISABILITY MANAGEMENT AND DISABILITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS…LEGAL OR MORAL?. ..............................................................................

By Salvina Bertin PUPIL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW PROCESS – A PLANNING PERSPECTIVE ......

By Lindsay Reinhardt and Tom Pechkovsky OASBO SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS (2008) ....................................................................

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FEATURES BUILDING AND TEACHING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN THE UPPER GRAND DSB The UGDSB is endeavouring to bring the environment home to its 32,500 students.

The Board has embarked on the construction of several environmental education centres and the creation of related teaching resources which align with the Ontario Curriculum. ............................................................................................................................

By Paul Scinocca

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Inside: • Building and Teaching Environmental Education in the Upper Grand DSB • Disability Management and Disability Management Programs … Legal or Moral?

• Pupil Accommodation Review Process – A Planning Perspective • Grand Erie’s Green School Experience • OASBO Scholarship Winners (2008)

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nce again, another school year has slipped away. For many of you this has been a hectic time with new reporting requirements and timelines, negotiations with tight timelines and significant staff change.

Your OASBO staff has also had a busy time keeping the membership well informed and supported. By the time you get this article, I hope that you have had a chance to respond to the survey on governance changes for the Association. Based on the discussions in committees, at the Board of Directors and other considerations, you will be asked to consider a change to the governance structure and a corresponding change to the Association By-laws at the annual meeting. While I believe that there has been good member involvement to date, if you still have questions, please see any member of the Board of Directors to have your question answered.

OASBO was a participant in an economic summit hosted by ASBO International in early December. The work of that group is now posted on the OASBO Web site (www.oasbo. org). While the focus of the report was driven by a U.S. perspective, the conclusions and next steps we suggested have implications for all regions. As an outgrowth of our involvement with ASBO International, OASBO has taken a lead in strengthening the presence of Canada in the International organization and is participating in the development of a Canadian group. At the February Leadership conference in Chicago, Executive Directors from Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta met with the President and Executive Director of ASBO International and had the

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opportunity to talk about the Canadian perspective in the international organization. As part of that conversation it was agreed that we would encourage participation in the professional committees of ASBO International. A list of those committees can be found on the ASBO Web site (www.asbointl. org/index.asp?bid=22783). The other place that we may have an impact on the international organization is in publishing articles in Business Affairs. It is my hope that by the fall I will be able to provide more details on these first few steps for this fledgling group.

We have also been asked to be part of a focus group that hopes to generate a vision for broadband connections in education. The intent, driven by an Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA) discussion paper that is soon to be released, is to define potential uses that bridge the business academic divide and would allow a unified approach to this technology.

More to come . . .

As a reminder, your OASBO staff is ready and eager to respond to your needs. If you have questions don’t hesitate to call or drop us a line. We are here to serve: (905) 209-9704; bill@oasbo.org; suzanne@oasbo.org; ljiljana@oasbo.org.

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BUILDING AND TEACHING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN THE UPPER GRAND DSB “Environmental Education is a whole-system responsibility, and therefore system leaders will play a critical role in signalling the importance of environmental education and providing a framework in which it is supported, valued, and considered as part of a good educational outcome for every student.”

-Shaping our Schools, Shaping Our Future: Environmental Education in Ontario, p.11

By Paul Scinocca

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ver the past several years the Upper Grand District School Board has strived, in face of extremely challenging budget constraints, to increase the efficiency of its new schools. We have not, however, directed our attention to using these buildings to heighten environmental awareness. For the most part, students do not presently learn from or participate in the responsible operation of their school environment. That is about to change. The UGDSB is

endeavouring to bring the environment home to its 32,500 students.

As a school board, we have a unique opportunity to teach environmental stewardship in the classroom which can spill over to the home and at the same time, stimulate interest in environmentally responsible choices for thousands of future home owners.

To this end, the Board has embarked on the construction of several environmental education centres and the creation of related teaching resources

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which align with the Ontario Curriculum. These freestanding buildings will be constructed on school sites to permanently house one or two classes and are intended to inspire by example.

They will support lessons in energy conservation, renewable resources, solar advantages of building position, natural processes, and energy generation. The sizes of the buildings allow the materials and technologies used in their construction to be more residential in nature and be visible and interactive to students. The first centre, presently under construction in Orangeville, is a straw bale insulated, wood framed building. The basic wall finish is plaster. Straw, used as insulation, demonstrates conservation and renewability. The replacement cycle of the straw is one year, the product is local, and the energy to produce it comes from the sun. The resulting wall has a high insulation value and, when constructed correctly, has a long life cycle.

The building appears different from the adjacent school. It is clearly oriented on the site to take advantage of solar energy and protect the environment from the prevailing winds.

The majority of windows face south to allow natural light into the building.

Sunlight also penetrates to provide passive solar heat to the interior of the building in the winter. Overhangs protect the classrooms from the heating effect of direct sunlight in the summer. The north face of the building has very few openings to protect the inside environment from the prevailing wind.

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Conservation is a major theme of this initiative. The highly insulated character of the building reduces the energy required to heat it. Students are also encouraged to consider low energy alternatives to other systems within the building. While some technologies are state of the art, not all the technologies, or their associated lessons, are new. A rainwater cistern, visible in the rafters of the building, stores runoff from the roof. The waterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s potential energy provides the pressure required to flush the toilets in the building without pumping. The system conserves the resources required to treat and pump potable water generally used for this function. All the components of the system are visible to the students.

When the outdoor weather conditions allow it, the building will be naturally ventilated and cooled. Windows will open on command of the building automation system and, in conjunction with a cupola on the roof, will provide fresh air to the classrooms. Even low wind speeds can result in significant

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ventilation rates. When the interior environment cannot be maintained by natural ventilation, a heat recovery unit will reclaim heat from the exhausted air to partially heat or cool the fresh air being brought in to ventilate the classrooms. The building in Orangeville is also intended to incorporate

an innovative solar to air heat source using recycled pop cans, and has a solar photovoltaic array to generate electricity.

While of environmental and economic significance, the excitement generated by this initiative is more about the lessons it seeks to support.

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The Upper Grand DSB aims to teach students about the environment and to be an environmental leader in our field.

The updated Science and Technology Curriculum for Grades 1-8 places an increased emphasis on environment education and our environmental education centres will provide students with an ideal opportunity to “learn about the environment, for the environment, and in the environment” (Shaping our Schools, Shaping our Future: Environmental Education in Ontario, pg.6).

The Grade 5 Conservation of Energy and Resources strand in the Science and Technology Curriculum for Grades 1-8, states that by the end of Grade 5, students will be able to analyse the immediate and longterm effects of energy and resource use on society and the environment, and evaluate options for conserving energy and resources. The classes that are using these buildings each day will be immersed in the learning, but they won’t be the only students that benefit from these facilities. Other

classes will be able to take field trips to the buildings to see the green technology first hand and to collect primary data about the amount of energy that is being used and produced by these buildings. At the Orangeville centre, the plan is to modify the heat recovery units to allow the students to visually observe the inner workings. The reclaimed heat can be demonstrated using temperature readings. In addition, all of the environmental building data will be available at any time on the internet, since the building’s automatic control systems will stream the internal and external temperature measurements, the energy being used, and other readings out to a live web server.

This information will be available to all students across the Upper Grand so that actual data can be used in lessons anywhere in the Board.

Grade 7 students will be using the buildings to address the Curriculum

Expectations in three different Science strands: Interactions in the Environment, Form and Function, and Heat in the Environment. In addition, the buildings will be a great resource for secondary students who are taking courses based on the newly released Green Industries Secondary Curriculum.

In addition to the Orangeville project, the Upper Grand DSB presently has four other environmental education centres under development to be located on sites across the jurisdiction.

These facilities are intended to raise awareness of various environmental topics. As an example, a future building is expected to incorporate electric thermal storage to highlight off-peak usage of electricity. Electricity is used to produce heat at night when it is less expensive. The heat is then stored for consumption during the day. Given the planned introduction of time-ofuse billing to the residential electrical consumers of Ontario, this is a timely topic.

Shaping our Schools, Shaping our Future: Environmental Education in Ontario encourages schools to “model environmentally sound practices in their facilities and operations development.” The Upper Grand DSB is taking this recommendation to heart and aims to utilise these buildings to teach students about the environment and to be an environmental leader in our field.

■ Paul Scinocca presently manages the Capital and Renewal efforts of the Upper Grand DSB. He spent much of his professional engineering career as a consultant designing structures with a particular interest in school buildings. He has taught at Conestoga College and at the University of Waterloo in both the Faculty of Engineering and the School of Architecture. The assistance of Mike Anderson, a Curriculum Leader with the Board, is gratefully acknowledged.

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DISABILITY MANAGEMENT AND DISABILITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS … LEGAL OR MORAL?

By Salvina Bertin, Disability Management Coordinator, Hamilton Wentworth DSB

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he scope and impact of disability management programs continues to increase. In this article I will focus on providing only a brief overview of disability management.

The field of disability management and its practices have evolved and continue to change as new concepts, processes and philosophies emerge.

For the past ten years or more, disability management was simply considered a benefit payment for an individual who was deemed incapable of functioning at work, most often as the result of a physical incapacity.

While this “benefit” was understood to be a legal obligation, it was also viewed

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as something “good” that employers offered employees.

The currently identified best practices in disability management support a collaborative and holistic approach.

The focus is on the individual and the needs they have, addressing both the physical and mental health. There is often an active effort to remove barriers that prevent a successful return to work. These barriers may be addressed through internal support programs such as employee assistance programs that offer services for the employee and/or family member(s) or to external links such as early intervention referral, ensuring optimal treatment. The focus is to guarantee that all avenues leading to and achieving an early and safe return to work have been considered.

Understanding the numerous issues one individual experiences when injured or ill leads to the belief that disability management and disability management programs should be automatic. In fact, they are integral to successful return to work planning and accommodation.

The impact of a disability on an individual’s relationships both at work and at home is significant.

It will affect the success of their return to

work. An individual is affected by their injury/illness holistically. They react to coworker’s response to their inability to perform certain tasks at work, their inability to contribute to friendships as they did in the past, and their inability to contribute to the financial income.

They will also question their self-worth due to their inabilities and due to having to attend medical appointments rather than social functions.

In many organizations, disability management programs are designed and implemented to facilitate injury prevention and the resulting absence from work, to ensure optimal recovery and to form part of a wellness component for employees.

Disability management programs can be effective when administered collaboratively, consistently, ethically, and in keeping with legislative requirements. They need to include features such as enabling the injured/ ill employee, providing supports that an employee can access for work and home life issues, internal resources and external resources that include community links for ongoing support.

The intent is to achieve optimal and timely treatment, safe and reasonable interventions and education. It would be remiss not to mention that ensuring confidentiality and sensitivity is a critical component to a successful program.

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professionals, benefit provider(s), the disability management coordinator/ return to work coordinator and if necessary the coworker(s).

We are all impacted by an injured/ill employee. Sometimes the impacts are direct and at others indirect. How can we argue that disability management and disability management programs are not indeed everyone’s legal and moral responsibility!

■ Salvina Bertin is an executive team member on the OASBO Disability Management Committee and serves on the OASBO Rep Team. She has more than 10 years of experience as claims adjudicator at all levels WSIB (formerly Worker’s Compensation Board) as well as over six years in private insurance company claims management.

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PUPIL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW PROCESS – A PLANNING PERSPECTIVE

By Lindsay Reinhardt, Waterloo CDSB, Chair OASBO Planning Committee and Tom Pechkovsky, Manager, Planning Services York CDSB

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any school boards throughout the province have now had an opportunity to work through an Accommodation Review, putting into practice policies derived from the Ministry’s October 2006 Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines (Guidelines).

These Guidelines, and the policies derived from them, impact a variety of disciplines within a school board. Each Accommodation Review draws on the expertise of individuals and departments as a board progresses through this often emotionally-charged exercise, while engaging the public in a new way.

To assist one another with their collective experience, the Planning Committee of the Ontario Association of School Business Officials (OASBO) has held a number of discussions and professional development sessions dedicated to the Accommodation Review Process.

Developing one, detailed guideline for a wide spectrum of boards and to have it applied to local, unique and emotional accommodation situations is a difficult task. To optimize the engagement of an informed public we have found that the sharing of “best practices” amongst planners has been invaluable.

We have, as a group, identified a number of aspects of the Guidelines that help school boards to better involve the impacted community. As one may expect, there are aspects of the Guidelines that we have found do not work as well in practice as they might have been intended to do on paper.

We’ve outlined some of the merits and the challenges below, and we look forward to continuing our work and dialogue with the Ministry of Education on the process.

dialogue. In addition, boards have their own timing issues such as: board business cycles, staffing contracts and time needed to implement transition planning for redirected students, (such as time to undertake renovations at a receiving facility).

In order to shorten the timelines, the OASBO Planning Committee feels that there may be opportunities to expand the circumstances in which a full review is not triggered. For example, a school building may be unexpectedly damaged that necessitates the redirection of students or enrolment may drop significantly and unexpectedly such that program viability for students is compromised. In addition, there may be opportunities for abbreviated processes where the overall timelines are shortened, as well as, reducing the initial notification timelines from 60 days to 30 days; this would also reduce the need for reminder notifications.

School Valuation Framework The requirement to develop a school valuation framework and to value each school in the study was extensively discussed by the OASBO Planning Committee. There are a wide variety of applications and interpretations amongst boards across the province in fulfilling this requirement. For some boards, the valuation process has not posed a problem. For others, valuation has taken an inordinate amount

Timelines and Application of Accommodation Review Guidelines From a planning perspective, a concern has been identified between the balance of providing adequate and meaningful time for public participation in a process, and the ability of school boards to implement key accommodation decisions in a timely manner.

On average, it takes 2 school years from the start of an accommodation review to the implementation of a decision.

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of time and resources, pitting school communities against one another, and distracting the ARC from the development of solutions for the benefit of all students. Due to the diversity of experiences, the OASBO Planning Committee feels that additional discussions with the Ministry of Education regarding this aspect of the Guidelines are warranted.

Hopefully, discussion may lead to greater latitude for each board and ARC in articulating their local issues and values.

Administrative Reviews A number of Administrative Reviews have taken place and the summaries of each are available on the Ministry’s Web site. These reports identify a number of key areas for ongoing discussion and potential refinement to the Guidelines.

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Next Steps The next steps are to provide additional opportunities for discussion and the sharing of best practices beyond the committee. At the OASBO Annual Conference, the Planning Committee will be hosting a workshop entitled “Pupil Accommodation and Administrative Reviews.” A panel consisting of Dave Cooke and Margaret Wilson (two Ministry appointed facilitators), John DeFaveri, Director of Education from the Thunder Bay CDSB, and Karyn Carty Ostafichuk, Manager of Planning, Ottawa Carleton DSB will discuss their varied experiences, situations and suggestions.

In addition to the workshop at the conference, a one day symposium is also being organized for next fall. The symposium will bring together school board staff of various disciplines, Ministry staff, legal counsel, and facilitators to discuss the respective processes, expectations, and interpretations; potentially resulting in amendments to the guidelines.

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By Joe Saldarelli, P. Eng, M.Sc.Ed., Manager of Facility Services

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he Grand Erie District School Board has demonstrated leadership and innovation in sustainable building practice. With energy efficiency and our environment in mind, Grand Erie has moved to construct green schools based on a customized set of Green Building Guidelines.

The new Paris elementary school demonstrates the benefits of the Board’s vision. When this new school opens in September 2009, it will be a welcoming resource for the community, a healthy environment for students and staff and a tool for learning in itself.

Initially, Board representatives and its consultant, The Ventin Group Architects, began discussions on the greening of current and future school projects. Rather than follow more conventional standards, such as LEED, Board staff wanted to achieve the same environmental benefits without increased costs of third-party administration. Under Board leadership, TVG developed Grand Erie’s Green Building Guidelines, to provide a living document for school construction.

TVG began the process with research on existing green construction strategies worldwide. The range of topics was reviewed, and compared with the current policies and practices of the Board. Six categories were selected by the Board which best reflect existing practices and green aspirations.

The new Paris elementary school features a number of green building strategies.

already committed to energy efficiency for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, building automation, controls and lighting, having recently completed approximately $35 million worth of energy related renewal projects, with support from Ameresco Canada.

An advanced approach to commissioning ensures the selection of efficient and sustainable building systems, along with installation and operation to expectations. The commissioning process includes collaboration with facility managers in the selection of efficient systems and training for custodial and maintenance staff.

The building envelope of the new school features energy efficient and sustainable components. In particular, the load bearing precast concrete exterior walls have excellent insulation and air leakage values. Load bearing precast concrete will also reduce future maintenance costs significantly. This precast concrete system is factory manufactured allowing for higher quality control and reducing construction time.

Precast concrete structure for sustainability, energy efficiency and quality assurance.

1.0 Land Use/Site Development Grand Erie is committed to good stewardship when selecting sites. Site selection for the new Paris school adhered to criteria that discourage development on ecologically sensitive areas or farmland.

2.0 Water Conservation Water use is minimized. Stormwater collected from the roof is channeled to an underground holding tank and reused for flushing.

3.0 Energy and Operational Savings Energy-saving technologies are also implemented. Heat recovery from exhaust air, light-switching options in classrooms, motion sensors to control lights and heating and ventilation and a state of the art building automation system, all reduce the amount of energy required to deliver a quality teaching and learning environment. Grand Erie was 18

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To minimize heat gain on the roof, an Energy Star rated reflective surface is used. Soy-based insulation improves thermal-resistance. Low E argon-filled windows, with good insulating value, will provide more comfort for students and staff.

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4.0 Resource Management Resource management is essential to Grand Erie in reducing energy loads and maintaining a healthy facility for the long term. From instilling the values of sustainability to demonstrating techniques of waste management, Paris elementary school is an example of green stewardship. The school is constructed of durable materials, extending the life of the building, further reducing future costs for maintenance and replacement.

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Students and staff will also benefit from Grand Erie’s recent move to green cleaning practices in its schools.

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6.0 Innovation in School Design With concern for operational cost efficiencies as well as construction practices, the sixth category of “Innovation” focuses on specific, achievable best practices. These are tried and proven practices of the board. They include: • Building Envelope Performance Review for air infiltration, thermal and moisture resistance • Building Systems & Components best practices for energy and maintenance efficiencies • Building Efficiency in meeting Ministry targets • Health Awareness on common health issues in buildings • Procedures & Practice such as inspections during manufacturing processes Paris elementary school will showcase the Grand Erie Green Building Guidelines, and demonstrate commitment to green and healthy education facilities.

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OASBO SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS (2008) Allison Miceli

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Allison attended Nelson High School (Halton DSB) and had an average of 90.8 percent on her best six grade 12 courses. She has been accepted into the Honours Bachelor of Commerce at McMaster University. After graduation she hopes to work in the area of forensic accounting or business law.

She has been a member of the school student council and the Halton Student Senate.

She was able to successfully make a presentation for the support of a local charity as the recipient of a charity drive during the month of December at her school.

Music has played a large part in her student life with involvement in the concert band and choir. She was the recipient of the Vocal Festival Award which recognises outstanding dedication, leadership and commitment. Out of school, Allison has been a member of the Burlington Teen Tour Band which travelled to the 60th Anniversary of D-Day on Juno Beach and the 2008 Rose Bowl Parade.

As part of her volunteer experience, she helps with children’s water safety and experience programs.

Stephen attended St. Theresa of Lisieux Catholic High School (York Catholic DSB) and had an average of 88.7 percent on his best six grade 12 courses.

He has been accepted into the Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) at the University of Western Ontario.

Stephen has sought to balance athletics, academics and spirit in his life. His involvement in a wide variety of experiences demonstrates that goal.

On the academic side, he was the recipient of the Jr. Leadership Award at his school and has been a consistent member of the honour standing group throughout his time at St. Theresa. Stephen was a participant in the Shad Valley summer program in Newfoundland, which focuses on business entrepreneur development in senior high school students from across Canada.

As a leader, he was president of the school’s Athletic Council and was a member of school teams in basketball, volleyball, soccer, cross country, and track and field.

Stephen was a facilitator in his school’s Social Justice Committee and has volunteered at hospitals, organised charity events and helped at local foodbanks. He was selected as his class valedictorian.

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Model MKA (shown), Is our most popular design for schools. It is one of dozens of models to choose from.

One MKA advantage is that it will effectively filter large volumes of air while occupying a minimum of space.

Schools (and counting) It’s not surprising that more Canadian Schools have bought their Dust Collection Equipment from N.R. Murphy Ltd. than any other manufacturer. That’s because feature for feature Murphy Dust Collection systems, offer significant advantages.

Compare for yourself, and see that Dust Collectors from N.R. Murphy Limited are at the head of their class.

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Smith Energy is the exclusive Patterson-Kelley boiler representative for Ontario. We are true energy specialists with years of experience and hundreds of successful boiler projects all across Canada. Call us to learn how you can significantly reduce gas consumption on your next boiler project.

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Passwords are Important: As important as putting a lock on your front door. A password will prevent unauthorised access to your personal information. Your BlackBerry device has options for password complexity, time out periods (when you are not using your device), and even periodic challenges so that if someone grabs your device, after a set period of time, it will automatically lock regardless of use.

Creating a password is simple and easy to do. First, go into Options (the “wrench” icon on the Home screen); then select Security Options; then General Settings; then click on Password and select Enable; then type in your password and confirm it. Remember to select a strong password and not use easily recognizable passwords such as a birthday or your spouse’s name.

Use a password that is at least eight characters in length and combines letters, numbers, and symbols. Also remember to never give out your password to anyone.

Option 1: Manual Wipe: In order to perform a manual wipe of your BlackBerry, go into Options (the “wrench” icon on the Home screen); then select Security Options; then General Settings; then click on Password and select Wipe Handheld. You will be prompted to enter blackberry in order to confirm the system wipe. Before doing this, you

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may wish to back up your data using the Desktop Manager software.1 Remote Wipe: If you have installed BlackBerry Unite! Software on your device, you may remotely wipe your handheld in the same way that the users of IT departments with large enterprise servers conduct a remote wipe. BlackBerry Unite! is available free from RIM’s Web site: http:// na.blackberry.com/eng/services/ blackberryunite/.

Option 2: Incorrect Password Entry: For this, you need to have a password in place. By entering an incorrect password into your BlackBerry 10 (that’s the default number) consecutive times, the device is programmed to go into delete mode and wipe itself as a security precaution.

After you enter the 10th incorrect password, you will be prompted to type the word blackberry in order to confirm the wipe.

Option 3: Also remove your SIM card and any additional memory cards that are located underneath the battery. (Just open the back of your BlackBerry, pull out the battery first, then remove the smaller SIM chip.) You may transfer these to another device if applicable, or securely destroy them (by taking a hammer to them, for example).

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For more information on access or privacy, please refer to the Web site of the IPC www.ipc.on.ca.

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their employment prospects, current and future. This paper will suggest ways of mitigating and minimizing such risks.

It’s crucial to remember that anything posted online may stay there forever, in some form or another.

Whether through the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine site,4 or the caches of Google and Yahoo, old versions of Web sites are indeed searchable by those who know how. What is actually found may include your own material,

as well as information about you, posted by others at other sites. This uncertainty regarding one’s privacy and confidentiality of sensitive information is a major downside to social networking sites, despite their many positive aspects. Anything associated with you – or the people you are connected to – can and most likely will be viewed and evaluated by other people, some of whom may have considerable influence over your life, now or in the future.

When you realise that information about you on the Internet may be used in a work-related context, you may see things in a different light. Depending on what information is posted, it could seriously harm, or help, your prospects.

Users of mass-market sites such as MySpace, Facebook and Friendster may feel that anything goes and “free speech” should prevail since they are just chatting amongst “friends.” And they may feel that as part of a closed network – a school or a geographic region, they have some built-in privacy protection. Both views are mistaken.5 Consider the following: • January, 2007 – Farm Boy, an Eastern Ontario grocery chain, fired several employees from its Ottawa store after learning of the content of postings on a, “I got Farm Boy’d” group on Facebook. A former employee was quoted in the Ottawa Citizen as saying that he was accused of stealing from the store, based on his posts on the group page.

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1 According to comScore, considered the global leader in measuring the digital world, Facebook became the largest of the top 10 gaining properties in terms of monthly unique visitors in May 2007, with at least five times more visits per visitor than any of the others in the top 10 fastest growing sites.

2 A recent Canadian poll of Internet users found that one-third of online Canadians aged 50 and over have visited social networking sites. For those in their 40’s, it’s 45 percent. http://www. newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/June2007/11/ c2653.html 3 In survey data from ExecuNet, 77 percent of executive recruiters used web search engines to research candidates and 35 percent said they had ruled candidates out of the running on that basis. http://www.execunet.com/m_releases_ content.cfm?id=3349 and http://www.execunet.com/m_releases_content.cfm?id=3503.

ExecuNet named “job search buried by digital dirt” as one of its top five employment trends for 2007.

4 www.archive.org/web/web.php 5 Facebook networks offer a minimal level of privacy in that profiles of users in other networks cannot be viewed unless they have linked with you as a friend. But it is a simple matter to temporarily join the regional network of a research target in order to try and view that target’s profile information, if it is not protected by applying additional privacy settings.

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ith the economy in a downward spiral, people are looking to save money wherever they can. Not long ago, it seemed hybrid automobiles were the answer to spending less on gas and driving further on each tank. But there are simple ways to get better fuel economy from your current vehicle without having to buy an expensive hybrid.

Here are a few easy ways to get hybrid-like fuel economy without buying a new car or even changing your lifestyle.

• Simply follow the maintenance recommendations in your owner’s manual. An out-of-tune engine can increase fuel consumption by as much as 15 percent. Always follow your car manufacturer’s suggested tune-up schedule.

• Upgrade your motor oil. You can save gas and improve performance by switching to high performance synthetic motor oil. According to independent tests, upgrading to Royal Purple motor oil improved fuel economy by as much as five percent and produced notable increases in horsepower and torque. You can find a fuel savings calculator at RoyalPurple. com that shows you how much money you can save annually just by upgrading lubricants.

• Regularly replace your air filter. A clogged air filter can increase fuel consumption by as much as 10 percent. Air filters keep impurities from damaging the interior of the engine, so replacing dirty filters will save gas and protect your engine.

• Keep the tires of your vehicle properly inflated. A recent report points out that under-inflated tires can increase fuel consumption by up to six percent. One study estimates that 50 to 80 percent of the tires rolling on roads are under-inflated. Astonishingly, we could save up to two billion gallons of gas each year simply by properly inflating our tires.

• Keep your gas cap on. About 17 percent of the vehicles on the road have gas caps that are either damaged, loose or are missing altogether, causing 147 million gallons of gas to vaporise every year according to “Auto Service Operator” magazine. A quick visual inspection of your gas cap every time you fill up is an easy, painless way to make sure your fuel (and your money) is not vanishing into thin air.

To learn more about getting better fuel economy from your vehicle, visit RoyalPurple.com and FuelEconomy.gov.

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Some cleaning product manufacturers, like Arm & Hammer, are offering ways to reduce the environmental impact of their packaging. The company’s new Essentials Cleaners use (with other bioplant-based cleaners (w with a degradable ingredients) ingr twist—the “starter kit” includes an empty, reusable trigger-spray bottle a and a cartridge of cleaner clean concentrate.

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“Plastic from household cleaners and containers can generate more waste than many people suspect- 28 billion pounds in 2006 alone,” says David Bach, eight-time national bestselling financial author and green lifestyle expert who wrote “Go Green, Live Rich: 50 Simple Ways to Save the Earth (and Get Rich Trying).” “Furthermore, people don’t think about recycling their cleaning products, meaning that most end up in landfills. Reducing packaging reduces the volume of plastic entering the waste stream.”

health—bottled water is perceived as clean, healthy and convenient.

But until recently, the industry also produced vast quantities of plastic bottles that never made it to recycling bins.

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Here is a list of our products that are readily available for your school districts and schools:

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• Shop for items with packaging that clearly states it is made wholly or in part from recycled materials.

• Avoid buying products in packaging that is not recyclable. You can check to be sure a bottle or other packaging is recyclable by looking for the recycling code—usually located on the bottom of the package.

• Choose to do business with companies that minimize packaging. For example, large wholesale club stores may not provide bags because it saves them money, but they’re also helping the environment by curbing packaging.

• Let eco-friendly businesses know you appreciate their efforts, and voice your concerns to those that fall short in the area of environmental responsibility.

• Choose products that have made an effort to improve their packaging and supply chain. Transporting goods through lower-impact transportation options, like railways and barges, produces less pollution than other alternatives such as trucking or air transport.

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Harmonium xf ™ Linoleum.

Now you can balance sustainability and performance. Aesthetics and long life.

Maintenance and comfort. All with one solution: Harmonium xf. It’s the perfect Balanced Choice for education. Made with rapidly renewable resources, it’s easy to maintain, extremely durable and available in 73 colors. And when you use Harmonium xf, you can coordinate it across our entire system of solutions, from vinyl and rubber flooring to accessories. So you can balance all the competing demands of your space without compromising aesthetics. That’s what Balanced Choice is all about. Check out our Balanced Choice Selector at johnsonite.com.