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Former Wrigglesworth school to be reopened in board's bid to get Provincial grant money Continued from pg. 1 education positions total $1.7 million in the upcoming budget, of which 19.5 positions, or $1.1 million, is funded due to growth, with the rest coming from the board's existing funding. This, however, is below the 30 positions that SEAC had requested. To help offset the costs of the new positions, the board is dipping into the reserve funds. Despite the allocation of funding for the new positions, not all trustees were satisfied that it was enough. SEAC had asked for two speech and language pathologists and received one in the budget. The board currently had 10.5 pathologist positions. "Speech and language is important for every child," said Burlington trustee Peggy Russell. "If they don't get it, it will be difficult for them to receive the curriculum and get an education." Later on she added, "I'm not comfortable that all the kids who need help are getting the help they need." The director of education, Wayne Joudrie, said, "You can never have enough (positions). However, we have made significant strides this year." The board recently approved the one-year contract to hire a environmental sustainability officer at a cost of $100,000. Some trustees argued this money would be better spent hiring a speech pathologist. However, after a vote by trustees the budget was approved including the environmental sustainability position. In another note in the budget, the board approved to reopen Howard Wrigglesworth School in Halton Hills as a site to be used to support Gary Allan High School programs. Gary Allan offers adult high school credit and night school programs on New Street in Burlington. The Wrigglesworth building has already been in use for Gary Allan programs, but by designating it as a school again, the board will receive an additional $247,000 per year in grants from the province, according to staff. According to superintendent of facility services Gerry Cullen, the structure is drafty and leaky and it has capital needs. However, he added, "The grant is more than adequate for the costs." For more information on the school board budget visit www.hdsb.ca. 5 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, August 19, 2010 Enjoy the Great Indoors... and Outdoors this summer! Get a FREE* Weekend Getaway or a Coleman High Efficiency Air Cleaner * with the purchase of a select Coleman or a12 month deferred payment** Heating & Air Conditioning System. Fireplace, Heating & Air Conditioning Sales & Service 118 Guelph St. Georgetown (at Maple) Free Estimates APPLEBY SYSTEMS 905-877-8990 OAC FULL PARTS & SERVICE 6 YEARS IN A ROW Favourite Furnace & Air Conditioner Hours: Monday - Friday 9-5; Saturday 11-4; Appointments available after hours upon request www.applebysystems.ca Limited time offer, call for details. Products not be exactly asinstallation shown. *Limited time offer, call for details. Free may Regal Broil King Barbeque or free of a Coleman HEAC3000 Hybrid Air Cleaner or $800 Off Coleman accessories with the purchase of CP9C Furnace and TCJF or AC5B or AC 8B Air Conditioner. Products may not be exactly as shown. SEPARATION & DIVORCE MEDIATION EFFECTIVE · EFFICIENT · LESS CONFLICT · LESS STRESS · LOW COST · ACCREDITED MEDIATORS · GEORGETOWN OR MISSISSAUGA · FLEXIBLE HOURS · CONFIDENTIAL On "How to Divorce and Not Wreck Your Kids" (CBC Doc Zone), mediation cost $2400 compared to collaborative at $20,000. Mediation is still the least costly method to resolving your marital separation. GEORGETOWNMEDIATION.CA 1-866-506-7227 PCCS.CA 905-567-8858 DIVORCE WITH DIGNITY AND KEEP YOUR MONEY IN YOUR POCKET! Firewood - IN STOCK NOW! Mixed hardwoods, well seasoned, 12" lengths Face Cord $ 95. Bush Cord (Delivery available at additional cost) $ 360. Coupon expires September 2, 2010 While Supplies Last - Quantities Limited. · Oaks & Newtonbrook Interlock Pavers & Wall Systems · Wide selection of natural stone · Flagstone (random and square-cut) · Tools · Soils · Gravel & Screenings · Mulch · Decorative stone · Sod/grass seed · Landscape Accessories · Masonry Supplies Delivery Available If taking on a project yourself is not in your plans, we have a list of qualified contractors that can do the work for you. CALL US TODAY. Open to the Public - Contractors Welcome 44 Armstrong Avenue, Georgetown Closed Sundays for the month of August. website: www.peellandscapedepot.com 905-873-8988x237