I apologize, all, for taking a ‘writing sabbatical’ over the summer. Since we got back in September, my focus has been studying up on the proposed school closures so that I can when it’s time to vote, I can make an informed choice.  As always, I welcome your feedback & questions. I want to know how YOU feel about the direction we are considering. I want to answer any questions you have about the budget, the thinking behind proposed ideas, or any matters that concern you as parents, grandparents, and/or citizens in general.

Please note that there is a consultation meeting tomorrow at NDSS to discuss district programs, including, but not limited to, Learn at Home and French Immersion

You can send any feedback to consultation@sd68.bc.ca

There is also an online survey available here: survey

This page also has links to the backgrounder/rationale for the proposed closures, links to Ministry guidelines on the process and other materials. Should you require any assistance in navigation through the material, please feel free to contact me.

Note that the Board will be having a night for the public to present their thoughts & ideas on the subject of these proposed closures on November 4th, 2015. The deadline to request a spot on the speaker’s list is October 30, 2015, at 4pm.

Other dates to note:

Sunday, November 15, 2015
60-day consultation concludes

Wednesday, November 18, 2015 – 6 p.m.
Special Business Committee meeting – Feedback presented to the Board
Shaw Auditorium, Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Tuesday, November 24, 2015 – 6 p.m.
Special Business Committee meeting – Board receives report from district staff
Shaw Auditorium, Vancouver Island Conference Centre

Tuesday, December 1, 2015 – 6 p.m.
Special Board meeting – Discussion on school consultations
Boardroom – 395 Wakesiah Avenue

Wednesday, December 9, 2015 – 6 p.m.
Special Board meeting – Discussion on school consultations
Boardroom – 395 Wakesiah Avenue