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Times-Advocate, 1986-06-11, Page 2Page 2 Times -Advocate, June 11, 1986 Tells board of problems Pwent walls s�in•#blng dome Janis Soots wants to do something about the negative attitude associated with education and schooling in Huron County. The Goderich mother originally took her concerns to Robertson Memorial School in Goderich and has now presented her questions and com- ments to the Huron County Board of Education. "The points I raise are not isolated to one school, but it affects all schools in Huron County," she told board members. Mrs. Soots presented an in-depth fetter of explanation, questions and suggestions to board members at tl June meeting. She voiced her opposition to the bad community image of the Goderich public school, but emphasized the positive work that is being done at the school. "I applaud the efforts of Mr. Angus MacLennen (school principal) to establish a good school environment between student -school -home, Mrs. Soots wrote in her letter to the board. The need for good communications was a major concern that she raised to the board. She suggested that more emphasis in communications could kip the to toward. school hr► County, and inv thg the community help achieve ibis goal. Mrs. Soots also addressed the issue of student behavioral problems and appropriate disciplinary measures. wrote, "I question the situation of allowing a - classroom or in- dividuals) behavioral problems go unchecked or to be dealt with spasmodically or inconsistently. 1 question the practice of allowing STEPHEN TRACK WINNERS — The individual winners in the recent Stephen Central School track and field meet are shown here. Back, left, Raquel Thompson, Dean Pfaff, Michelle Chalmers and Jeremy Mason. Front, Molly McClure, Julie Schade and David Moriock. T -A photo Authority endorses Continued from front page tions on the executive to date and fur- ther resolved that Tinney be welcom- ed as appointed member to the committee. General manager Tom Prout reported that the position of Parkhill conservation area superintendent had been posted internally and that works program supervisor Greg Pfaff and assistant park supervisor Wayne Shaddock had both responded. . The executive accepted his recom- mendation that Pfaff be offered the position as supervisor and that Shad - dock be offered the position of assis- tant, with the latter to be a proba- tionary period of six months. Prout advised that the current posi- tion of works program supervisor previoiusly helped by Pfaff would not be filled. Introduced at the meeting were Lloyd Mousseau, agricultural coor- dinator for the ministry of environ- ment lea antstrit es gl'ygra and Doug Hocking, agricultural techni- cian for the program. Darlene McBride, senior supervisor of the 1986 Experience Program, was also introduced. A letter was received from minister of the environment Jim Bradley ad- vising approval of $112,000 funding for the 1986 Beaches Strategy Program the Authority is undertaking with the ministry. A copy of a letter from Wm. J. Ban- nerman, Area Construction Inc., to MacLaren Engineers Inc. was also reviewed indicating Area Construc- tion's intent for the claim for addi- tional payment on the 1985 Port Franks erosion control program to be submitted for arbitration. Prout explained that the construc- tion firm is claiming an. additional $93,000 for materials used in comple- tion of the project but that MacLaren Engineers, consultant for the project, do not feel that Area Construction is entitled to this additional payment. In the event, that the claim pro- ceeds, the general manager said the Authority will be represented by MacLaren and solicitors McLennan, Wright. In other business, the executive: Learned that an agreement has been reached regarding funding for engineering and capital contruction on the Bayfield Long Hill Road pro- ject. The ministry of natural resources will contribute $30,000 engineering costs with the remaining $200,000 construction costs shared equally between the ministry of transportation and communications and the ministry of municipal affairs and housing. Agreed to undertake repair on ap- proximately 100 rods of fence on lot 10, concession 6, Hay Township, as re- quested by Jim Love, the neighboring McCurdy kids on the move it seems tat the I in the year it gets the *pore ti students are spending out of doors. On June 2, the Grade 4 class enjoyed a trip to Canada's Wonderland and the grade 7/8 class spent an overnight in (he Col- Iingwood (Beaver Valley) and Midland area, where they saw the Martyr's Shrine and Ste. Marie - Among -the -Huron's Restored Indian Village. The special education classes at- tended the Jaycees annual picnic in London, at Storybook Gardens and Springbank Park. This week marks track and field events for the older classes held at Exeter and field day for the primary grades on Thursday. Congratulations to the winners of the Fire Department poster contest, Douglas Rook, Richard Haggitt, Dianne Mann and Cathy Wilson. Graduation isn't far away now for the Grade 8 class and after that, sum- mer beckons invitingly ahead to everyone. • land owner. Accepted the bid of MacLaren Engineers Inc. for $10,300 to complete the preliminary engineering study for the Nairn Cemetery erosion control project and the bid of $12,000 from B.M. Ross & Associates for the detail- ed geotechnical investigation of the Bayfield River (Tuckersmith) ero- sion control. Approved the bid of Clinton Gilbert for $8,975 to install hydro and water to boat slips 69 to 104 at the Port Franks conservation area. . Decided to proceed with improving the drainage problem and preparing for a hard surface treatment at the administration centre parking lot. The costs will be shared 50/50 with Usborne Township. Asked the staff to provide Authori- ty members with ayrthorized iden- tification cards for use while on Authority business. repeated temper tantrums, outrageous bursts of foul language and abusive behavior directed at fellow students, teachers and the prin- cipal to continue when present methods of dealing with such situa- tions do not always bring desired results." Mrs. Soots noted that some behavioral problems are dealt with by short term suspension, however she questioned the board policy question- ed the board policy on this asking, "Is it reaching the root of the problem?" Mrs. Soots is also concerned with the efforts of behavioral problems on other children in the classroom. "I have experienced a situtation in which a teacher does not exhibit the strong, consistent, firm control in a classroom that allows for a good lear- ning environment. I feel that a lack of this control will have a negative ef- fect on all students in that .class." She asked about support systems, for students and teachers who are en- countering problems, about board policy on inspection of teachers and, what action a parent can take if there are concerns about a teacher. Mrs. Soots stressed the .need for good education in a child's "for- mative years" and she noted "If they do not receive a firm, stable and secure background now, mentally, emotionally and physically their suc- cess as individuals and in further education can be jeopardized." • "I must be concerned about my children's education for it is their future with which we are dealing. This is not to say I wish to dictate the policies and practices of the school board and the schools. But it is to say that I believe involvement, caring, in- terest and support contribute to good schools and good students," she concluded. Several board members made note of Mrs. Scots comments and the Goderich mother was assured that education polices for the Huron Coun- ty Board of Education are in place and they.address many of the con- cerns that she raised. Board chairman Art Clark thanked Mrs. Soots for her interest in the education system and .noted that a comprehensive report would be prepared to answer many of her questions. REHEARSALS — Budding thespians Dwayne Finkbeiner, Stephen Central, and Christine Mosurinjohn, McCurdy, rehearse their parts under the watchful eye of assistant to the director Jackie May during a two-day workshop at Huron Country Playhouse for students from six local public schools. A Crown is Okay... BUT DAD WOULD REALLY PREFER TOTAL COMFORT For His Feet With... 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