FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  24 April 2012

The Board of Education of School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) wishes to advise all stakeholders that it is presently reviewing and consulting data and past consultation processes with regards to a long term plan.  The Board anticipates no major changes for the 2012/13 school year.  A public consultation is anticipated for Fall 2012 with changes implemented for September 2013.

Contact:             

WILLIAM VanOSCH, Chair

Board of Education

Ph:  250.398.3800

FAX:  250.392.3600

Other Highlights from the 24 April 2012 Board Meeting:

• PSO students were present and talked to the Board about their Spring Break trip to Italy. 
• Chair VanOsch announced that Superintendent of Schools, Diane Wright, will be retiring from her position on 31 August 2012.  An executive search will begin immediately.
• Captial Project Bylaw was passed which will allow the District to receive Ministry funding to replace 2 busses.
• The Superintendent reported that the Student Voice forum held on April 19, at 150 Mile Elementary School was huge success.  150 students from accross the District gathered and shared their views on local education issues. 
• The Secretary-Treasurer's report included an announcement from the Ministry that carbon offset monies will be made available to School Districts in 2012-2013 to further fund carbon neurtral projects.
• The 22 May 2012 regular meeting of the Board has been changed to 29 May 2012.  Please note that public board meetings begin at 6:30 pm.