Board aims to boost funding Please JOIN for psych-ed assessmentsIn an effort to help speed up the long board at the Wednesday, May 18 meetingwait times for psycho-educational assess-that asks for additional funding, which willments, the Halton District School Board is have to be considered for the next budget.hoping to hire more consultants.The report asks for a total of $424,000The board consultants conduct assess-to be added in the next budget, whichAND CONTRIBUTE TO OUR ments on children, who are struggling in includes $180,000 for the hiring of twoclass, to identify learning strategies for psychology staff members, a one-time feethem, such as special education assistance. of $175,000 for spring/summer assess-FOOD DRIVEFurthermore, the staff does assessments ments and about $70,000 for software andfor giftedness on children.database costs.The board has a wait-list of about 700 The report also has a number of sugges-students with more referrals coming in on tions for better job recruitment strategies,a regular basis. streamlining the assessment and reportUnder current staff levels, the average writing process, asking principals to pro-May 30thwait time for an assessment is 15 months.vide assessment space and more. A staff recommendation came to the For the full report, visit www.hdsb.ca.Homes North of the QEWJune 1stHudak speaks at Chamber lunch June 3Have lunch with Tim 11:30 a.m., the event runsHomes South of the QEWHudak, Leader of the Ontario from noon to 1:30 p.m.PC Party, and the Oakville Cost is $35/chamberChamber of Commerce on members (plus HST) andFriday, June 3.$45/non-members.The luncheon event will For information, visittake place at the International www.oakvillechamber.comOn Your Designated DayUnion of Operating or Nesrene Salem at nes-Engineers Banquet Hall rene@oakvillechamber.Please remember to:located at 2245 Speers Rd.com or 905-845-6613, ext.Ontario PC Leader Tim HudakRegistration begins at28. Place your non-perishable food items in a plastic bag or reusable sack Tie the bag with a bright coloured ribbon or attach this ad to it Place the bag on your driveway by 9 a.m. where it is visible for pick up Pick up will be taking place by staff & volunteers throughout the dayCanned & Powdered Milk, Canned Fruit Juice, Canned Pasta, Dry Pasta, Macaroni & Cheese, Canned Fruit & Vegetables, Hearty Chili & StewsPasta Sauce, Cereal, Rice, Peanut Butter, Canned Fish & Canned MeatBaby Formula, Diapers (sizes 4-6)Human dignity and basic food is a fundamental right for all.Food and monetary donations will also be accepted Monday thru Friday at 1225 Rebecca Street Questions: 905-827-5324 x227 Friday, May 20, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com