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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2005-10-05, Page 28News The Huron Expositor • October 5, 2005 - 28 Trustees fear bill with jeopardize confidentiality of students facing disciplinary measures Stew Slater School boards across Ontario are concerned a private member's bill before the provincial legis- lature, proposed in an attempt to ensure trans- parency in public meetings, may jeopardize the confidentiality of students facing disciplinary measures. At a regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 27, Avon Maitland District School Board trustee Jenny Versteeg complained proposed Bill 123 "is not set up for a school board." Versteeg, the' North Perth trustee who's also uLW the board's representative on the Ontario Public School Boards Association (OPSBA), mentioned the issue in her regular report to her Avon Maitland colleagues. "OPSBA is in favour of transparency but the new Bill sets different parameters for 'in cam- era' meetings," states the written version of Versteeg's report. More precisely, the proposed Bill allows for discussions of personnel and some finances to take place "in camera" (behind closed doors), but fails to mention others of what are currently similarly -treated key aspects of board of educa- tion business. These omissions include the acquisition and disposition of property, and information regard- ing parents and pupils. Huron East/Central Huron trustee Shelley Kaastra was quick to ask if that means discipli- nary issues -- including the names of students involved -- will have to take place in public. Wingham-area counterpart Colleen Schenk, who serves on the OPSBA executive, then con- firmed the province -wide lobby group has "grave concerns" about student confidentiality. The OPSBA has registered those concerns with the provincial government. * Agricultural * Residential * Commercial * Pole Line Construction Reuedgfr ELECTRIC R.R. #4 Seaforth, Ont. NOK 1WO (519) 522-1556 MA - ON'S PAINTING Free Estimates •Interior/Exterior Painting •Drywall Repair Call Mike Marion 522-0707 (Evenings) WHITNEYRIBEY FUNERAL HOME CEMETERY MONUMENTS ROSS W. RIBEY DIRECTOR 87 Goderich St., Seaforth" 527-1390 SEW AND SAVE CENTRE LIMITED Sewing Machine and Serger Specialists Repairs to all makes •FREE ESTIMATES •ALL WORK GUARANTEED Pre -planned and Pre -Arranged Funeral Services Available Sincere and Courteous Service SALES Janome, Juki, Babylock, Omega Machines LOTS OF USED MACHINES ® 149 Downie St. Is (Beside Hudson's Dept. Store) STRATFORD 271-9660 McKILLOP MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY 91 Main St. South. Seaforth Office 527-0400 1-800-463.9204 Fax 527-2777 HOME, COMMERCIAL FARM, AUTO COVERAGES Benjamin Ailooi'e Partners Paint & Paper ;Benjamin 1 i`i(H)rl' Looking for a painter? Call us for names of area professionals who use our premium quality products. 19 Main Street, Seaforth (519)527-1880 or 1.866-707-7670 HILDEBRAND PAINT & PAPER Call Doug for all of your painting and wallpapering needs Seaforth 527-0058 (519) 525-6078 HURON -PERTH Refrigeration and Appliance Service Bob McNaughton 527-1571 Graeme Craig 887-9381 Donald Taylor 482-9976 Banter, MacEwan & Fcagan Insurance Bmkcrs l.td. 524-8376 Gaiser Kneale Insurance Brokers Inc. 482-3401 Thames Ins. Brokers 235-2211 Cockwell Insurance Brokers lid. 356-2216 G.L. Barcla insurance 238-6790 LIMITED FARM • HOME • COMMERCIAL • POLE LINES • STANDBY SYSTEMS (519)345.2447 R.Rtt4 WALTON, ONT. RALPH 1 WOOD `® ELECTRIC •Agricultural • Commercial • Residential CALL SEAFORTH 527-0448 BOX &' SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL INC "We are dedicated to your confidence" at 47 High St. Seaforth 527-1142 - Office CHRISTOPHER M. SMITH Funeral Director W.D. HIPPER & So"sw ATER WELL DRILLI G • FARMS • RESIDENTIAL • INDUSTRIAL • COTTAGES • 5 MODERN ROTARY RIGS • LICENCED BY MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT. FREE ESTIMATES CALL COLLECT 522-1737 271-7$60 "Where hopper goes the water otos" 1 CaII Bernie or Tom at the Huron Expositor to book your space on the wall. Phone 519-527-0240 -144.4...91:401111111