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Page 4 The Claringlon/Courtiec Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, August 29, 1998 * On the Right Track The new Olympic-sized track at St. Stephen's Secondary School in Bowmanville will feature a rubberized surface. The track, along with the nearby high jump, pole vault and long jump areas were paved last week by Bennett Paving. About 8,000 tires arc cryogcnically frozen and then ground into particles of rubber. The mixture mixture of about nine per cent rubber is blended with sand and a special liquid asphalt to produce the finished surface. surface. It's Time for the Kids to Go Back to Schoo by Bob Willsher Trustee, Kawartha Pine Ridge District Public School Board September 1st is just around the corner. Parents coping with bored children will be happy to see it arrive. I suspect most children children will feel the same as their parents. For some, the early start this year is not entirely welcome. I have heard from families who arc upset at the early start because it disrupts plans they had for their family for the long weekend. weekend. Some students will be impacted because their jobs require they be available available that week. The Board decided to start early to make up for the provincial change in the school year. However, we arc one of very few starting this early. Maybe next year will be different. One of the biggest concerns concerns expressed to me at this time of the year is transportation. I have already had a fair number of calls from parents upset with transportation arrangements. Sometimes I can help. Most of the time I cannot. The Board has established a policy covering transportation arrangements. Except in unusual circumstances, usually involving unforeseen unforeseen safety issues, the policy policy is quite firm. With grants from the province being dramatically reduced the Board has little little flexibility. By way of example, parents from the Moyse Drive subdivision in Courtice made a presentation presentation to the Board at the June 18 Board meeting. On a motion approved by the Board, administration were asked to bring back a report to the September 10 Board meeting to determine determine if there was a potential potential resolution to the parents' parents' concerns. Initial communication with administration in the Transportation Department suggests that no change will be made if the Board accepts the recommendation. recommendation. It really comes down to the matter of the students being within within walking distance as explained in Board policy. The situation identified by the parents exists elsewhere elsewhere in the Board. I doubt the Board will make an exception in this ease. I will continue to keep the parents informed as these concerns return to the Board. If you have internet access you may want to visit the Board's website and review the transportation transportation policy. You can see it a t http://ncboard.edu. on.ca/p olicics.htm. Cheek out policies number 711 and 712. Policies arc an important important part of the Board's operations. With the amalgamation amalgamation of the two Boards it is critical that new policies to reflect the needs of the new Board be developed as soon as possible. possible. I am pleased that the Board approved a motion at the June meeting to set up a Policy Committee to tackle this issue. I have indicated a willingness to sit on this committee and hope that we can get busy at the task as soon as possible. possible. It is important that policies directly impacting schools and parents be referred to School Councils for their input. Policies represent the roadmap for administration administration in carrying out the Board's business on behalf of our community. School Councils are an excellent source of valuable input that should be tapped as often as necessary. Our Board, like many others, are in negotiations with employee groups. Parents are particularly concerned about potential disruption to their children's children's education through strikes. My experience has been a positive one in this area. I have found our teacher federations to be responsible in negotiations. negotiations. The only wildcard this time around is the province. The Board is charged with reaching new agreements but only if they arc within the parameters parameters set out by the province. Because we are "allocated" funds from the province there is no flexibility flexibility in negotiations if the issues involve money. I only hope that Education Minister Johnson is willing willing to sit with us when the crunch comes. We cannot respond to employee's needs if we do not control the ability to fund those needs. The new Board office, located in the old Outboard Marine factory on the 115 highway, is coming along well. This facility will consolidate all existing Board offices and warehouses into one location. location. This will allow the Board to maximize the utilization utilization of human resources and provide service service to the public, schools and staff in the most efficient efficient manner. When the new facility was proposed I expressed concern that service to communities a distance from the Board office not he sacrificed. Administration has assured me that the new model of providing core services in local communities communities that will support schools will guarantee to improve the standard of service. I also want to make sure that the administration administration recognizes the need to provide an equal opportunity for all businesses businesses within the jurisdiction jurisdiction to compete for services services and supplies that the Board may require. Taxes from all corners of the Board contribute and they should reasonably expect the opportunity to become a Board supplier if they can provide quality at a competitive price. Call me if you have questions about education in Clarington! Dollar$ & Sense with Deborah Kohlsmith Financial Consultant INVESTING IN Your Child's FUTURE You would not believe the cost of post-secondary education today - just imagine what it will be like in 18 years?! It might not seem like a priority now - but a consistent, disciplined approach to investing for your children's education NOW could save you thousands of dollars later. Wouldn't it be great if you could provide your children with a head start into the real world after college or university?! The federal government has made several changes to the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) legislation to make it more appealing to the average Canadian. Your inveslmcnt grows tax free until the time of withdrawal. Although you do not receive a tax deduction, the new Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG) will provide the existing RESP with a grant of up to S400 per year (maximum S7200). If your children do not attend a post-secondary institution you must repay the 'grant' portion of the RESP. The contributor maintains control of this investment and thus may opt to contribute up to $40,000 of growth to an RRSP (if RRSP contribution room is available). Another option for investing in your child's education is through in-trust accounts. If set up properly and invested appropriately this type of account offers a great deal of flexibility. In this case the invested money belongs to the child, however it may be used for any purpose, not specifically for education. Many rules and regulations apply, however either of the above choices may be good for you depending upon your particular circumstances. It's also a great gift idea, especially for grandparents. 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This $600 award, established in 1987, is presented annually annually to a Women's Institute member who wishes to upgrade her education. McDonald, a member of the Gillies Hill WI, is taking taking a Master Gardener program program at the University of Guelph. She is working towards a diploma in horticulture. horticulture. ^ Newcastle United ' Church Sunday, August 30, 1998 10:30 a.m. Come worship with us this Sunday. We will take lime to remember Princess Diana. Accompanied by Janet Cringle, Nancy Chisling will sing, CANDLE IN THE WIND, Elton John and Bemie Taupin's memorial tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales. Our church is growing ■ come and worship with its. Rev. David Chisling B.A., B.Ed., M.Div., Minister 1 block south of the Highway 2 traffic light in Newcastle - 3 blocks north - 401 - Mill Street exit. ©J.P. The Helen McKcrchcr Scholarship, presented annually since 1976 in memory of a former Director of the Women's Institutes, is valued at $1200. This year it has been awarded to Andrea C. Buchholz of Oakville. Buchholz is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy degree in the area of nutrition, nutrition, focusing on clinical science. The FWIO International Scholarship is intended to enable a student student from a developing country to study or train in Ontario, then return to her country of origin to further the interests of women in hcr Country. The $2500. award has been presented since 1962. This year's recipient is Elen Moyo, of Zimbabwe. Moyo has completed a Bachelor of Science degree through distance education pro grams from the Anglia Polytechnic University in Cambridge, England. She is currently completing her Master of Education degree at the University of Western Ontario. Her research covers the quality of life for women with breast cancer. 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