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Summer Update

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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

    • A 5-day program (one 30-45 minute lesson per day) offered for 7 weeks this summer at Monarch Park CI for children in grades 3-8. 
    • The program focus is survival (not stroke perfection) and the three skills that are instrumental in preventing drowning.
    • All-girl and all-boy classes will be offered
    • Click here to register!

5. Have a Great Summer!
Enjoy the well-deserved break!  I hope your summer is happy, safe and fun.