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Topics
ARCs and School Closures
Special Education Funding
Graduations
Swim To Survive -- Free Summer Program
Summer!
1. Accommodation Reviews and School Closures
At the June 23rd Board meeting, the recommendations of eight Accommodation Review Committees considering the future of thirty-eight schools were passed. Eight schools were closed.
I voted against the ARC recommendations. While I appreciate the work that went into the recommendations, I could not support them because the ARCs were not aligned with the work of Full Service Schools. I think that school buildings must be evaluated for their potential to contain other public services before considering closure.
The Five-Year Capital Building Program (page six) was also passed, as the Board continues to work towards a long-term vision for its buildings.
2. Special Education Funding
The Board passed a comprehensive motion asking for a Ministry of Education enquiry into Special Education financing. The motion details how funding for this important section of the population has declined and why it needs to be re-examined. You can find the motion on page eleven of the minutes.
3. Graduations
In June I had the honour to attend a great many of our school graduations. My heartfelt congratulations to the graduates. I hope they go on achieving success in a variety of ways.
My thanks to the many administrators, teachers and staff who work hard to help make these successes possible.
4. Swim to Survive: Free Summer Program at Monarch Park CI
5. Have a Great Summer!
Enjoy the well-deserved break! I hope your summer is happy, safe and fun.