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CDSB finalizes policy on student fees.
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1 (1IPCDSB) has finalized its
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t,idents can and can't be
)11, the Ministry of Educa-
d guidelines regarding the
\t. is rules on student fees.
requiredschool boards to
revised policies in place by
011
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red to HPCDSB schools in
v of 2011 and a draft policy
ed to 11PCDS1 trustees at
t meeting. At their Sept. 26
and trustees approved the
-ith little discussion.
ss, superintendent of busi-
surer for the HPCDSB, said
titin that the policy doesn't
pact on HPCDSB schools.
our schools weren't charg-
." he said, adding that as the
plemented, minor adjust
-
e schools' policies. may be
policy, students can't be
for any rnaterials necessary
curriculum expectations in
curse. This includes text-
kbooks, cahiers, musical
art supplies, science sup-
plies, lab materials or safety goggles.
Although students can't be charged
for textbook deposits, the school can
charge the cost of replacing or repairing
lost, damaged or broken textbooks, as
well as any other damaged school items
such as library books or other: loaned
materials.
Schools are allowed to send home a
"recommended items". fist requesting
parents to purchase pencils, paper, rul-
ers, binders and other supplies.
Schools or individual teachers can
also ask parents to contribute "suggested
items" to the classroom. However, the
purchase of these materials and/or the
fee charge related to any purchases is
completely voluntary."
Materials and activities which may
have fees charged include optional pro-
grams, dances, school clubs, athletics,
theme days, drama and student council
activities. These student activity fees,
which include agendas and yearbooks,
are voluntary amounts.
"Examples of inappropriate collection.
practices include denying students time-
tables, access to the library or a locker for.
non-payment of a fee," the policy states.
Other fees are acceptable as long as a
no -cost alternative is also provided.
Field trips, special events and other
activities necessary to meet curriculum
expectations can include a fee but the
school must offer an alternative to stu-
dents who choose not to take. part. Any
such trips which aren't required to meet
course requirements are eligible for fees.
Students can be charged for gym
clothes or school uniforms, although the
MIS
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s influencing youth?
s from across Huron County joined professionals on September 24 at the
Goderich-Huron to talk about what is influencing Huron youth and what
need to know. Pictured is Police Constable Joanna Van Miert speaking to
about the law and what that means for Huron youth and their parents. The
s sponsored by Youth Matters, a group of professionals in Huron County
with teens. For more information, call the Huron County Health Unit at
-3416.
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1IPCDSB notes that uniform fees
"should be minimized as much as
possible, with the goal ofsupport-
ing student participation in pro-
grams and activities regardless of
individual• economic
circumstance."
When fees are .charged, the
HPCDSB requires school
principles to cur,,,tuIt with local
Catholic School Councils.
Schools must provide their fee
schedules to the broader corn-
munity, including. an itemized list
with the purpose of each fee.
They must also have a process to
confidentially deal with families
under financial hardship.
Neither individual teachers nor
departments may collect fee to
create "discretionary accounts:
The HPCDSB encourages schools
to provide a budget showing
actual costs to the school with.
each fund request, although a
school may also state that a budget
will be provided upon request.
GODERICH & AREA
Disaster Relief Committee
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: OPEN HOUSES
Open Houses. for Residents and Businesses
The Goderichignd Area Disaster Relief Committee is holding three Open Houses to provide residents and
businesses with an opportunity to learn more about the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Programme (ODRAP),
to have questions and concerns addressed and to provide assistance in completing the Application Form.
Open Houses are scheduled as follows:
Tuesday October 11, 2011
Benmiller Foresters Hall
37015 londesboro Road (County Rood 15), Benmiller
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday October 12, 2011
Sky Harbour Room, Maitland Recreation Centre
190 Suncoast Drive East, Goderich
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday October 13, 2011
My United Community Hall, Central Huron Community Complex
239 Bill Fleming Drive, Clinton
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Applications for Financial Assistance are available at:
Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Municipal Office, Central Huron Municipal Offite, Godench Towyn Hall,
Goderich Public Library, Goderich Tourism Office, Huron Chamber of Commerce and the Maitland Recreation
Centre Application Forms can be downloaded from www.acwtownship.ca, www.goderich.co,
www. goderichondareadisasterrelief.org, www.huronoounty.co.
Eligibility:
Homeowners, residents or tenants of a home/apartment for personal property only, small business owners/
operators (less than 100 employees), owners/operators of full-time or part-time farm operations, tenant
• farmers, non-profit organizations such as. service clubs, churches, charitable organizations, non=profit
organizations that provide facilities or services to the community. Eligible persons/businesses are encouraged
to apply in order to protect their status as an applicant since no applications will be accepted after the
application deadline of October 28, 2011.
Goderich & Area Disaster Relief Committee Office:
3rd Floor, Goderich Town Hall
57 West Street, Goderich, ON N7A 2K5
Telephone Numbers:
Administration: 519:524.4441
Fundraising: 519.524.4270
:Deadline for Applications for Financial Assistance:
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Completed Applications Delivered/Mailed To:
Goderich and Area Disaster Relief Committee
3rd Floor, Goderich Town Hall
57 West Street Goderich, ON N7A 2K5
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