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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Interim Report to be Presented at Boundary Review Public Meeting June 2, 2014

Public Meeting School Boundary Review—Presentation of Interim Report: Grosvenor-Wentworth Park and Park West Schools The Halifax Regional School Board is currently conducting a boundary review for Grosvenor-Wentworth Park Elementary School and Park West School. The boundary review has included the following schools: Burton Ettinger Elementary, Clayton Park Junior High, Duc d’Anville Elementary,...

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Impeded Community Input and Board Inaction - Community Complaints Cont'd

Community Complaints Park West Boundary Review - Overview 12. Impeded community input Community complaints include impeded community input: • Designing the January 27th “public consultation” meeting as a 35 minute staff presentation to impede public input;(6) • Failing to provide information and documentation requested by community members; • Failing to submit community suggested scenarios to committee...

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HRSB member Sheryl Blumenthal-Harrison will present a Motion to Halt or Defer Park West School Boundary Review

Your Attendance and Support for the Presentation of this Motion is Essential! Sheryl Blumental-Harrison will present the following motion at the May 28, 2014 regular scheduled HRSB board meeting: 9. ITEMS FOR DECISION 9.1 Board Member Sheryl Blumenthal-Harrison’s motion: That due to the "Fowler report" and a lot of its concerns and recommendations; I am moving the motion that the boundary...

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Articles: Parents Battle to Keep Park West P-9 & School Boundary Reviews: Who Controls the Process - and for What Purpose?

The Chronicle Herald has published an article today as a result of last nights public meeting. Parents battle to keep Park West Primary to Grade 9 Be sure to like the article by clicking on the stars, and provide a comment. Paul Bennett has a great  article on School Boundary Reviews -site- educhatter.wordpress.com. School Boundary Reviews - Who Controls the Process - and for What Purp...

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Impeded Community Input - Community Complaint Con't

Community ComplaintsOverview Community Complaints 1 Community Complaints Cont'd 2 Community Complaints Cont'd 3 & 4 Community Complaint Cont'd 5, 6 & 7 Community Complaints Cont'd 8 & 9 Community Complaints Cont'd 10 & 11 12.     Impeded community input Community complaints include impeded community input: ·           Designing...

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A Chance to Express Your Views on Education - What Works, What Doesn't, Etc.

How is the current Boundary Review Process for Park West School working for you? Does it need improvement? Please take the opportunity to provide your input. Website link to the Minister's Panel on Education You can fill out a survey on line or call 1-800-424-3777 Minister's Panel on Education Capturing Nova Scotians’ Views on Education Français The Nova Scotia government wants everyone—students,...

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Interference - Elected Board Members & Volunteer Committee Members - Community Complaint Cont'd

Community complaints Overview Community Complaints # 1 Community Complaints # 2 Community Complaints # 3 & 4 Community Complaints # 5, 6 & 7 Community Complaints 8 & 9 10. Interference with elected Board members Community complaints include interference with elected Board members: • Initiating the boundary review process rather than a school closure process without disclosing the reason...

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