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THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 1998 THE NEW TANNER BONJOUR MON AMI: Ex change students from St. Jorioz, France join their friends from Acton High School. The students are enjoying the early spring weather and discovering Southern Ontario. . - Angela Tyler photo Funding answers not ready By MAGGIE PETRUSHEVSKY The New Tanner ------_____ Recent funding formula announcements from the Ministry of Education have left nearly as many questions as they answered for trustees with the Halton Board of Education. Halton Catholic school trustees are a lot happier with the announcement, but nei- ther is ready to explain ex- actly where the new granting system leaves them with their programming. North Halton Catholic School trustee Irene McCauley said her board will be breaking down tlt figures and discussing them at their April 14 meeting. 20 Years in Business 20 Years of Success Thanks to you, Acton! Gelebrate with us! Anniversary Specials - Eat In * Buy one lunch, get the second at 1/2 price * 6 oz sirloin steak dinner special $7.99 or 2 for $14.99 Take Out Specials For now they can only say a 24.2 per cent increase in funding from the previous system is "good for us". "(Equality) has been a long time coming and it isn't full equality yet," McCauley said, pointing out the proy- ince first announced equal- ity between the public and separate system in the early 1980s." But it's a step for- ward and we' re quite happy." Halton Public School Board chair Ethel Gardiner says her board is "still on hold" and she finds that "very unsettling" given the issues remaining to be worked out before a budget can be struck. They got pre- liminary numbers" but now they are waiting for more specifics to come from the * 2 large pizzas, 3 items $18.99 ¢ 2 medium pizzas, 3 items $13.99 All of the above specials are a limited time offer or while supplies last. Some restrictions apply. Taxes not included. Call us! 13-15 Mill St. Acton Hours: Tues, Wed 8 am-9:30 pm Thurs, Fri, Sat 8 am-10 pm government. McCauley said she ex- pects the separate board will be hiring teachers since there has been significant growth in Halton and this increased funding will support that. Boards know they will re- ceive a basic foundation grant of $3,367 per pupil for elementary students and $3,953 for each secondary student. What they don't - know is how to interpret the information concerning the other grants they receive, Gardiner said. "Staff could go ahead and work out the numbers if they were sure how to interpret the ministry's information." she said. "They aren't sure and See FUNDING, Page 10 199 y Sun 9 am-8:30 pm Closed Mondays PRODUCT OF CANADA - CANADA NO. 1 ) PEI. Potatoes - 10 Ib SILVERWOOD Yogurt assorted flavours - 175 g SEALTEST Orange Juice 1.891 WEETABIX Corn Flakes 675 q NU PAK Parboiled Long Grain Rice Zkg SUNSHINE | Hot Cross Buns f package of 8 ORNS DEW Fruit Cocktails 1Z x 300 wl f Bathroom Tissue TWICE AS SOFT 8 rolls - Saree ! A