Parksville Qualicum Beach News
By Alli Vail - Parksville Qualicum Beach News
Published: July 07, 2008 4:00 PM
Schools here could lose 200 students
By Alli Vail - Parksville Qualicum Beach News
Published: July 07, 2008 4:00 PM
• There were 4,647 full time equivalent students enrolled in the district as of May 31. The district expects to lose 200 students in September.
• A reduction of $175,000 in the operation and maintenance means two custodial positions are being cut.
• The board of education gave approval in principal for Ballenas Secondary students to participate in the Encounters with Canada Program in Ottawa in September 2008 and March 2009 and for a student trip Costa Rica in the spring of 2009 and a trip to Italy and Greece in 2010.
• The board approved school growth plans, the district achievement contract and a seismic project agreement with Parksville Elementary School.
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