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Removing WiFi would be costlyWe would be greatly limiting the technol-Continued from page 1ogy in our schools until we could figure out a Smith said the World Health Organization way to wire connect them, he said.(WHO) and Health Canada, among other bod-Smith said there are curriculum needs for ies, have found no adverse health effects WiFi to be in the classrooms, such as for assis-caused by the wireless technology.tive technologies for the younger grades.Typical levels from cell towers are thou-If WiFi is removed form schools, Smith said sands of times lower than exposure limits, he there would still be electromagnetic signals in said.the classrooms, from such devices as cell Smith added the electromagnetic waves phones.that transmit WiFi signals are similar to those MADE IN CANADA MacNeill was not convinced. She has con-of radio and television broadcasts, wireless and cerns about health implications on young cellular phones and light itself.children.He said the boards newer schools have It is our responsibility to check into this, been built with WiFi technology. To provide SALEshe said. The World Health Organization the traditional wired connections in the class-states at this time. They dont have all this rooms would require capital expenses for information at this time.those schools, said Smith.High schools have option to change start timeContinued from page 1motivation and not of a lack of sleep. Student trustee Jason Earl said the majority of the boards student senate would not change transportation consortium could charge thethe start times.school board a fee for conducting an impactHe said because of extra-curricular activi-assessment, but such fees have not beenties before and after school, everything would charged to the board in the past. just shift to later in the day and the students If there were a cost impact on transporta-would just go to bed later. tion, school trustees would have the finalHowever, he added, having this procedure approval on the time change.Oin place would allow flexibility on when stu-akville trustee Kathryn Bateman-SOFA, LOVESEAT, CHAIROdents become involved in school, such as some lmstead disagreed with the notion of laterextra-curricular programs could begin before start times at schools. The students willing-$ness and abilitschool start time.y to learn, she said, is an issue of 1798special offer5 LESSONS more fun! self confi dence!$for meet people! 25 grace & poise!By yourself or with a partner.New Students Over 21 Only.YOUR CHOICE OF FABRIC & STYLEOCCASIONALOAKVILLEHAMILTON225 Lakeshore Rd. E. (2nd Floor)1092 Main Street W.between Dunn St. and George St.near Cline Ave.$SOFA ONLY799905 815-3237905 522-3237www.fredastaire.caSore 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 available New patients welcome!J. Richard Werkman1029 speers rd., oakville (speers & 4th line)CHIROPODIST905.842.37391495 Cornwall Rd., Suite 33, OakvilleVisit our website for free information on located on the north/west corner of maple grove dr. and cornwall rd.What You Need To Know About Orthoticswww.joshuacreekfurniture.comT: 905-845-4817 www.werkman.caHours: Monday to Wednesday 10-6 Thursday & Friday 10-8 Saturday 10-6 Sunday Closed5 Friday, May 20, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com