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Provincial committee studying issueAfter Tuesdays Halton Catholic board Continued from page 1meeting Marai said he has e-mailed OCSTA The letter states: There has been muchpresident Kirby and the executive director discussion recently surrounding one dimen-of the OCSTA, Kevin Kobus, enquiring if he sion of this issue, bullying related to sexualcan become involved with the committee. orientation. As an enhancement of the exist-He has not yet heard back.ing resources to support all students, weDuring Tuesdays board meeting, Marai encourage Catholic school boards in Ontarioasked if anybody on the new committee was to provide the opportunity for students, whogay.wish to do so, to gather to address thisI dont know the composition of the dimension of bullying.MADE IN CANADA committee nor do I know the colour of their Guided by our faith, a committee thatskin, said Education Director Michael includes students, parents, trustees, educa-Pautler.tors, clergy and other members of ourDuring debate on the equity and inclu-school community, working with theSALEsivity policy, Oakville trustee Anthony Danko Institute for Catholic Education (ICE), willrequested the vote on passing the policy be establish a framework for these groups,deferred until mid-September.including a common name, to assist CatholicIf we pass it tonight, we cant incorpo-school boards with this anti-bullying initia-rate what they (new provincial committee) tive.are doing. Feedback form both sides (of An accompanying question-and-answerthe GSA issue) is they want a clear, defini-memo states: The primary goal of thesetive policy, said Danko, who voted against groups is to combat bullying related to sex-passing the overall equity and inclusivity ual orientation.policy, along with dissenters Marai and The newly-formed provincial committeeBurlington trustee Jane Michael.has only met once so far.LeMay countered by saying the bishops The enrichment of existing school-basedletter would not affect Haltons overall poli-opportunities for students to gather incy. groups to address bullying against studentsPautler supported the notion saying it is with same-sex orientation will be availablethe role of the boards senior administrative before the beginning of the next schoolSOFA, LOVESEAT, CHAIRstaff to develop procedures from established year, stated the accompanying memo frompolicy.Kirby and Archbishop Collins.$1798Sore Feet, Sports Injury, Painful Ingrown Toenails? Plantar Warts? We can help!Exceptional footcare for all ages. Routine footcare Corns & calluses Plantar warts Heel/arch/foot pain Diabetic footcare and education Thick or ingrown nails Nail surgery Sports related foot problems & injuries Custom made orthotics Sigvaris compression stockings Evenings and saturday appointments availableJ. Richard WerkmanCHIROPODISTYOUR CHOICE OF FABRIC & STYLEOCCASIONALVisit our website or e-mail us for 1495 Cornwall Rd., Suite 33, OakvilleFree Information on Spring Foot located on the north/west corner of maple grove dr. and cornwall rd.$SOFA ONLYHealth, or call for an appointmentT: 905-845-4817 www.werkman.ca799EARLY EDUCATIONJunior Kindergarten to Grade 5and Montessori Ages 3 to 9 thOPEN Saturday, May 7HOUSE10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.We have been providing exceptional, full-day, early education programs for decades. 1029 speers rd., oakville (speers & 4th line)Come experience our child-friendly, student-centred environment.905.842.3739JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN AND MONTESSORI TO GRADE 12www.joshuacreekfurniture.comwww.hsc.on.ca | 905-389-1367 | 299 Fennell Ave. West, HamiltonHours: Monday to Wednesday 10-6 Thursday & Friday 10-8 Saturday 10-6 Sunday Closed5 Friday, May 6, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com