OCDSB votes to keep alternative program
Posted Mar 2, 2010 By Rosalyn Stevens
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Tweet ThisEMC News – The Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) voted last week to continue running its elementary alternative program, after a lengthy review that worried its parents, teachers and students.
After nearly 20 hours of debate, stretching over two meetings, trustees reduced the staff recommendation to a set of guidelines that would recognize the importance of the program, and enhance it for the betterment of all students.
Richard Deadman, chair of the Alternative Education Advisory Committee (ASAC), said he was relieved with the board’s decision, and happy that the program can begin the real work of enhancements and potential expansion in the future.
Most importantly, he said, parents now know they can register their children for alternative kindergarten without any fear.
Janet Sheenan, who has two children at Churchill Alternative School, said she is relieved that the program will go on, adding that her children have also been worried about the future of their program.
“We took out a bigger mortgage to even get into the Churchill area, and I wasn’t looking forward to moving,” she said with a laugh. “And my kids will be so happy.”
For the full story, see the March 5 edition of the EMC.
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