Suggestions for Improvement of The Boundary Review Process

Concerned Parents of Park West School July 2, 2014 Steve Warburton Chair, Policy Review and Development Committee Halifax Regional School Board ·         Delivered via email to:  swarburton@hrsb.ca ·         Copied concurrently to Elwin LeRoux, Superintendent of the Halifax Regional School Board Re: ...

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Message From Honourable Jamie Baillie to Park West Parents

Dear Park West Parents, Congratulations on keeping your school community intact.  I know this has been a long and emotional process for many of you and I am glad the issue has been resolved. Through your actions and persistence, you have shown that Park West is more than bricks and mortar. It...

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HRSB Governing Board votes 6 to 4 in favour of Keeping Park West P-9

Park West School will remain P-9! "It takes a village to raise a child"  quoted by board member Kirk Arsenault as he spoke in favour of the community of Park West.  We are fortunate to have such a village. HRSB Member Sheryl Blumenthal-Harrison represented her constituents, our community, exceptionally with this Boundary Review. We would like to extend a special thank you for all your...

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HRSB Staff TARGETS Park West School and Rejects Boundary Committee recommendation

Superintendent Elwin LeRoux goes against all recommendations and public input to steam ahead with the TARGETED Plan to dismantle P-9 Schools. Late Friday night the HRSB posted the staff’s final report and recommendations. In a baffling and unprecedented move, HRSB staff is recommending to the Board that the work of the Boundary Review Committee and all public input be ignored. Instead,...

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IMPORTANT - To Keep Park West P-9 - The Governing Board Must Hear From YOU!

Interested in Keeping Park West School P-9? The HRSB Governing Board Needs To Hear From You! Reserve your speaking spot with Selena Henderson - HRSB Corporate Secretary 902-464-2000 ext. 2324 by NO later than Friday June 20th.   Public Presentation Submissions will be on the following dates: Monday June 23, 2014 - Beginning @ 6:00 PM Tuesday June 24, 2014 - Beginning @ 6:00 PM Final...

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No Good Reason to Propose Change!

STATUS QUO for PARK WEST P-9 Last night at the final meeting of the Boundary Review Committee, the members voted to recommend Status Quo for Park West School.  The vote was virtually unanimous with a 12 for the Status Quo and 1 abstention.  When the Students, Parents and Community members finally got their chance to speak, the Committee was overwhelmingly convinced that the school should...

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PC Party Takes The Lead In Representing Park West Students & Parents

Park West boundary issue rages on  Progressive Conservative Education Critic Pat Dunn is asking The Education Minister to Act now on behalf of the Students of Park West School. Jun 02 2014Minister remains silent HALIFAX, NS – Progressive Conservative Education critic Pat Dunn is calling on Liberal Minister, Karen Casey to act now to ensure Park West students are treated fairly. In November...

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