Williams Lake Tribune, February 14, 2014

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A proposal to increase fees and change policy for community use of school facilities in School District 27 is gaining public opposition by user groups. On Feb. 5, the board launched an online survey asking for public comment on its proposed changes. “We have had over 80 people respond to our survey and we expect to receive more before the end of the consultation period,” superintendent Mark Thiessen said Thursday. “It’s good. Our board should have lots of information to consider before passing the policy.” At its regular meeting Tuesday, city council weighed in and requested staff to write the school board a formal letter asking for an extension to the consultation period beyond Feb. 17. “I would like to ensure we get as much public response,” Coun. Geoff Bourdon said. “There are some community groups that have the feeling these will be make or break levels.” Coun. Laurie Walters warned the policy change will have serious implications on the community. “We all know what budgets are like,” Walters said. “School District 27 is under pressure right now with the changes they have to make with their budget, I get that, but I think we need to stand up and give this the attention that it really deserves.” City council also plans to discuss the policy at its Feb. 18 committee of the whole meeting. Thiessen said the board will be able to discuss the city’s request at its Feb. 25 board meeting. “Our board endorsed a philosophy of cost recovery for our community groups and staff has designed a draft policy to reflect that,” he said. “Now it will be up to the board to decide if that’s the policy they want to enact.” Expecting reaction from the public on the proposed policy changes, the board went out of its way to get feedback, Thiessen said. “Lots of our policies pass pretty quietly, and we could have done that, but we actually sent letters to all our community groups to make sure they were aware of possible changes.” The board estimated it is subsidizing community groups to the tune of $15,000 a month.

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