Sunday, November 11, 2007

CEC meeting Thursday 15th

Is anyone going? I can't: Tercio's working that night. We should try to get some bodies there, as per Lynne's request in the e-mail she sent on the 7th. I'll copy it here in case anyone didn't get it.
Thanks.
-Sioux

Lynne's email:
"I’m writing with an update on the situation with the District 6 Community Education Council (CEC) that arose last month, when they passed a resolution protesting the fact that the Sherman Avenue site had been assigned to WHA without their direct input.

A few of us have been in dialogue with various CEC members with the aim of reaching a compromise: As of last night, two members have offered to draft a revised resolution, which would affirm WHA’s assignment to the Sherman Avenue site, while asking that the DOE consult the CEC more directly in future siting decisions.

If the new resolution moves ahead, it would be presented at the next CEC Public Meeting on Thursday, November 15, at 7:00 PM. We will want to have a few WHA representatives there to witness the proceedings and speak on our school’s behalf if necessary. Please let me know if you can attend this meeting. It is important that we have at least a few parents there.

The CEC has also informed us that Garth Harries, who delivered our siting decision, has agreed to meet with them to discuss the steps through which this decision was made. Crystal plans to be in touch with Mr. Harries prior to this meeting to be sure we are all on the same page.

THANK YOU to all of you who have been collecting signatures for the past few weeks. The CEC is aware of our petition drive, and I’m sure it’s part of the reason they’re now willing to reconsider their position. While the outcome of this situation is not yet definite, it’s promising news that some CEC members are willing to engage in constructive dialogue around this issue. "

1 comment:

treacyphoto said...

I, or Claire will endeavor to be there.