Monthly Archives: September 2007

Diary of a Mad Trustee: Open Board Meeting of September 19th, 2007

Posted on September 19, 2007 by admin

  Principiis obsta…Finem respice Resist the beginning… Consider the end Politics is the art of preventing people from taking part in affairs which properly concern them. -Paul Valery, French critic & poet (1871 – 1945) Well – after five months … Continue reading →

Posted in Board Report, Democracy | Leave a comment

Community Voices Must Shape School Reviews

Posted on September 16, 2007 by admin

Public education is a partnership between the community, parents, students, staff and the elected board. Election to office does not mean that decisions should be made without respect for this partnership. A decision making process that engages the community will … Continue reading →

Posted in Chairman's Page, Classroom Conditions, Democracy, Lake Cowichan, Provincial Government, School Closure, small schools | 1 Comment

Voucher Systems Will Only Privatise Our Hopes

Posted on September 9, 2007 by admin

September 9th, 2007 Even the most dogmatic promoters of private education in this province are astute enough to comprehend the circumstances that prevail in our public schools – the clear connection between funding shortfalls and the degradation of our learning … Continue reading →

Posted in Classroom Conditions, Democracy, Provincial Government, Student Learning Budget | Leave a comment

Diary of a Mad Trustee: Open Board Meeting on September 5th 2007

Posted on September 5, 2007 by admin

Principiis obsta…Finem respice Resist the beginning… Consider the end This is the next in a series of totally unauthorised reports from this trustee on board meetings. If this email has made its way into your computer and you are dismayed … Continue reading →

Posted in Board Report, Democracy | Leave a comment