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NEWS Halton Catholic board to revisit motion calling for stringent school fundraising guidelines Trustees of the Halton Catho­ lic District School Board will re­ visit a recently-passed motion that places more stringent rules on what charities or nonprofit organizations its schools can support. The motion, which passed at the Jan. 16 regular board meet­ ing, forbids financial donations to any organizations that sup­ port, either directly or indirect­ ly, abortion, contraception, ster­ ilization, euthanasia or embry­ onic stem cell research. "It is important that we don't fund things that we say funda­ mentally that we are against," said Oakville trustee Helena Ka- rabela, who brought the motion forward. "As a Catholic institution we need to make sure we're not sending $1 to them or helping them raise $1." The board's current policy gives no specific criteria or guidelines for funds raised; the criteria needs to be more specif­ ic especially in "today's confused moral climate," added Karabela. Although supporting Kara- bela's motion in spirit, several trustees questioned the need for a policy amendment due to HCDSB's existing mission state­ ment and "governance of our Catholic-based practices," com­ mented Burlington trustee Ar­ lene Iantomasi. "I think it would be a very la­ borious and unnecessary prac­ tice that our senior staff would have to undertake in monitoring every activity in every fundrais­ er throughout the system. I real­ ly don't see how they could do it," said Iantomasi. Since the board's decision, there has been pushback from some parents and the two Halton • See PARENTS, page 22 1200 Speers Rd., Unit 12, Oakville, Ont. L6L 2X4 (905) 845 -1408 | Fax (905) 845 - 59311 ricky@rickywong.ca Ricky Wong CPA, CA, MBA, B. E ng Voted Best Accountant by Oakville Beaver Readers for 11 Consecutive Years • A c c o u n tin g • A u d it in g • T axation " For more information please check our website www.rickywong.ca L a k e s h o r e W o o d s D E N T A L C A R E 4 family dentistry 4 teeth whitening 4 emergency care 4 digital xrays 4 we love kids! 3 4 2 0 R e b e c c a S tre e t , O a k v i l le 9 0 5 . 4 6 9 . 6 0 7 2 w w w .lakeshorew oodsdental.com Southeast corner of Rebecca and Great Lakes Blvd. & KSM Kerr Street Mission Oakville's Mission o f Hope 11 A Safe and Fun Place fo r Teens. An important objective of KSM's youth programming is to equip young people for success for the present, and the future. Our youth programs help youth learn, develop and prepare for a successful and bright future. Kerr Street Mission is a safe and enjoyable place for youth to spend time. They are warmly welcomed into a community where they will be accepted, encouraged and challenged by staff, volunteers and their peers. The KSM Drop-In program has been designed to promote personal growth for our youth with daily opportunities to participate in fun activities and healthy social interactions. These help to build self confidence and help them contribute to their peer community. "Whether sharing a snack, playing sports or just spending time with friends - there is always something to do" Your support makes it possible to provide programs and services to the community. Please consider donating so that together we can provide help and hope for individuals and families in need. To learn more about Kerr Street Mission, call or visit w w w .k e rrs tre e t.c o m . K e rr S tre e t M is s io n 485 Kerr Street, Oakville P: 905.845.7485 Charitable Reg. No. 897106845RR0001 | O akville Beaver | Thursday, February 22, 2018 insidehalton.com mailto:ricky@rickywong.ca http://www.rickywong.ca http://www.lakeshorewoodsdental.com http://www.kerrstreet.com NEWS 1200 Speers Rd., Unit 12, Oakville, Ont. L6L 2X4 (905) 845 -1408 | Fax (905) 845 - 59311 ricky@rickywong.ca 3420 Rebecca Street, Oakville www.lakeshorewoodsdental.com Kerr Street Mission