1. GSSD Intensive Supports Committee
Procedures 2011-12
Increases in EA Allotment Based on Student Need:
If a school determines that additional support is required to meet the
needs of any particular student it is recommended that the school
reassign existing professional or paraprofessional support to meet
those needs. Intensive supports should always be directed toward
meeting the needs that are considered to be the highest priority at the
school.
1. The SSC and Principal will confirm the accuracy of the EA staff list
and Intensive Needs numbers within the school.
2. The SSC will schedule an observation of the student and discuss
the student’s needs with the SST and school administration.
3. Emergency EA support can be assigned on a temporary basis by
the SSC at this time. The Sup’t of Schools, Sup’t of Student
Services, and HR Manager will be notified.
4. SSC will present the need to the Intensive Supports Review
Committee at the next scheduled meeting.
5. The Sup’t of Student Services will send a written summary of the
actions being taken.
6. The SSC will follow-up and monitor the case.
7. If a posting is required, the Sup’t of Student Services will make
that request to HR.
8. The procedures for fill EA positions will then take place.
9. The school’s staffing list will then be updated to reflect the
change.
Reduction in EA staff Allotment Based on Students Leaving or Needs
Changing:
Throughout the year, adjustments will need to be made to previously
approved EA staffing allocations when Intensive Support students are
no longer enrolled in a school.
Some of the recommended reductions may not be easily managed
within a school’s EA staffing component and as a result may be carried
forward as a surplus for a period of time.

2. GSSD Human Resources Manager will be responsible to identify the
individual staff members whose positions will be affected by the
reductions and notify the Principal, Student Services Co-ordinator, and
Sup’t of Student Services and advise them of options.