We live in a world where government organizations review and analyze many similar public questions. With only one taxpayer, it makes sense that organizations funded by tax dollars share information where possible. I was happy on the request of the Collingwood Library Board, to share an offer of information collected by the SCDSB on [...]
The In-box – Protecting Rights & Wi-Fi
September 6, 2010
I have had a busy inbox this past weekend. Concerns over two topics protecting rights ( moral rights) and wi-fi top the list. Opinions vary in a variety of camps showing that divergent opinion exists openly. I understand this week the CBC will be running a news story on Wi-Fi. The content of which I [...]
Update AARs Collingwood Elementary & Essa Secondary
March 26, 2010
The Collingwood Elementary Attendance Area Review (AAR-C), and the new Essa Secondary Attendance Area Review (AAR-E), were passed at the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) March 24, 2010 Board meeting. I want to thank all the people who shared their thoughts and viewpoints with respect to both reviews. Tough choices had to be made [...]
Comments on AAR Recommendation Collingwood
March 11, 2010
“In the end the staff recommendation moves 95 students. The number of bused students remains the same as current levels, and the recommendation importantly does not increase these numbers, and has the potential long term to decrease them.
Facility Meeting Mar.3, 2010 – Delegation AAR Collingwood
March 4, 2010
It was suggested that the Georgian Meadows student body be moved to Admiral Collingwood P.S. and as such further reduce the student numbers at Mountain View.
French Immersion – NEW Program Should We or Shouldn’t We?
February 20, 2010
This past Wednesday at a SCDSB Program Committee meeting, the issue of shifting to a full French Immersion program was discussed. The concept would include replacing the current Extended French program, grades 5-8 and secondary, with a full French Immersion program grades 1-8 and secondary . The new program would start in grade 1 and [...]
Collingwood AAR – Scenario 2
February 4, 2010
At the Attendance Area Review meeting ( Feb. 2nd) the SCDSB board staff released their preferred solution scenario. In short, the staff presentation included maintaining the Connaught P.S. and Cameron St. P.S. student catchment areas*, while busing students living in the Mair Mills subdivision area and along Hwy. 26 West, to Admiral Collingwood E.S. The [...]
Reminder: AAR Collingwood Feb. 2 meeting tonight
February 2, 2010
There is an Attendance Area Review meeting – Collingwood elementary schools – this evening. A scenario will be presented to the public, that will be based on previous scenario options, in light of input received. One scenario will be presented. This is anticipated to be the scenario that will be presented to the Board of [...]
