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 [...]
Drop-In Centre – Clearview
August 25, 2010
The Door, an open drop-in center for teenagers is featured in the Stayner Sun this week; One Year for The Door. The founders opened the Clearview branch to provide an alternative safe environment for teens 13 -19. Programs include a Friday night drop-in, movie club and homework help. They have a need for new steering [...]
Simcoe.com Story – Balancing Discussion
August 20, 2010
Simcoe.com story of interest: Collingwood/Clearview Trustee Caroline Smith said the board must balance free speech with science, education and access to technology Aug. 20, 2010 Simcoe.com [Wi-fi -- Technology] Teachers not joining Wi-Fi fight SIMCOE COUNTY – The Ontario Elementary Teachers Federation will not be adding its voice to a Collingwood group that’s lobbying school [...]
Wi-Fi the SCDSB Background Story
August 18, 2010
A member of the public has the right to be heard on an issue under the jurisdiction of a school board. Last spring a member of the public brought to the Simcoe County District School Board a concern over Wi-Fi usage within the board’s schools. After hearing the deputation and motivated by a sincere desire [...]
ARC B – PSS Not To Close
June 26, 2010
This past board meeting ( June 23rd) a motion to revise the ARC B (Norther Secondary Schools) decision came on to the floor. The motion from Trustees Halbert and Lloyd asked that ARC B be reopened and Penetanguishene Secondary School be closed. I my opinion this was the wrong solution to a real problem. The motion failed 6: 6.
Budget Debate Part 3 ELP/ELK Shortfall
June 11, 2010
Early Learning Program /Early Learning Kindergarten Budget Shortfall Last January the provincial government announced the new Early Learning Program and Early Learning Full-day Kindergarten for a September 2010 start. The Ministry of Education determined which schools would have the program in 2010-2011 and promised that all elementary schools would have the ELP/ELK within four years. [...]
Duntroon – PRO grants
May 6, 2010
Research has definitively shown that there is a high correlation between academic outcomes, student achievement and parental involvement in schools. When parents are involved, children excel; not just during those early years, but through their entire lives. To encourage parent and community participation, the Ministry of Education provides Parent Reaching Out Grants to approved applications [...]
Collingwood & Area – College Funding Annoucement
April 8, 2010
Great News out of Ottawa .. Collingwood, Ontario — Hon. Helena Guergis, MP for Simcoe-Grey, today announced that Georgian College will receive an investment of $4million for a new Collingwood Campus through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). Brian Tamblyn, President and CEO of Georgian College stated that : “This investment [...]
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 [...]
