The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, April 24, 2014
Closures could happen in Sept. CONTINUED FROM PAGE A3
The question of school closures was felt in most topics, from a presentation by students who’d recently won top honours at the Skills Canada provincial competition, proving the value of the various school programs like carpentry, cooking and web design. Several times through the evening Koop mentioned other work that is being delayed by staff’s focus on the closure issue, like completing their strategic plan update. Koop explained the process for the April 29 meeting, admitting they are still working out the details, talking to lawyers, the provincial government and districts that have gone through school closures, since this district hasn’t had to close a school. “School closure can only be accomplished through the passing of a bylaw, and if there’s an attempt to close a school, each school individually would have to have an individual bylaw,” he said.
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“Without a doubt this program will cost small businesses and their consumers more money,” Klassen told The NEWS in a phone interview Wednesday. “These costs will become a hidden tax for consumers.” Klassen called MMBC’s new system “some of the worst red tape that could ever be conceived” adding the program is only where it is at today due to the confusion surrounding the issue. Langdon said MMBC is a voluntary agency governed by a board of directors — he confirmed board members include multinational firms such as Walmart, Unilever and Proctor and Gamble. Veenhof maintained skepticism saying he “doesn’t see accountability in MMBC.” To date, MMBC said it has reached agreements with more than 170 local governments and other collectors covering approximately 1.25 million British Columbian households.
Baby recovering, family needs help An Errington family whose newborn is recovering from open heart surgery is receiving love and support from friends and family. Living Well Body Works Studio at the Coombs Junction has joined the effort to lend some financial support to the James-Johnson family. All drop-in classes from April 26 to May 2 are by donation with proceeds going towards the family, which has a long road to recovery ahead of them. Their son Tobias was born seven weeks ago but had trouble breathing. He was airlifted to Vancouver for emergency surgery and now his mom Laura is at his bedside at B.C .Children’s Hospital. The surgery for a condition called alcapa was more complicated than doctors had originally thought. Dad Tyrel has taken time off from his job to take care of their two other children. Donations can also be made at: https:// www.youcaring.com/medical-fundraiser/donations-for-baby-tobias-family/167315 • There is also a burger and beer event scheduled for the Errington Hall on Sunday from 2 p.m. - 7 p.. in support of the family. Kids meals and a silent auction will also be available. — Brenda Gough, NEWS Contributor
There will be bylaws presented for each of the elementary schools recommended for closure (Parksville, Winchelsea, Qualicum Beach and French Creek) and trustees will vote on each. The other part of the equation — reconfiguring the district to a K-7 and 8-12 education model, eliminating middle schools and enabling the closures — can be done by district policy. Koop told The NEWS that the closures could take affect this year. “We have done the background work to be in a position to have schools open in a reconfigured way in September,” but he added that there may be temporary arrangements and work to do throughout the year to settle in. The meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, in the usual board meeting room in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre Forum, with the possibility of moving next door if the audience is too big.
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