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I boards waint bold changes '905' Without bold' changes,t recommendations In-the Goit report threaten the ability cft "1905"9 school boards te delivert ind cf quality education vital the economic health cof the GTA - That's the message of a joe response te the Golden rep4 submitted, te the GTA revig panel by the Durham, Haitc Peel sud York public scb( boards. The response, entitled Learnî Communities at theý Croagroada, criticai of the report's lack offoc on the roie cf education. "In' spite .ý of the gener recognition of the crucial nc played by education in creating talented" pool of labour, there appears to bean almost complete dlsregard for the educational impact* of some of the GTA recommendations; a lack of sensllivity towards the unique and special needs of the regions on the outer edges of the GTA,; and observations about education governance that are superficial at beet," states the report. *Response recomniendations include a three-step process to address the disparities in commercial and industrial asseesment between the outer regions of the GTA and Metropolitan Toronto. The firat step is a review of the per-student education cosaIn Metropolitan Toronto. It cos an average of $7,681 to educate -a satudent in Metro and an average of $6,437 to educate a situdent in the 905 boards - a disparity of *1,244. The second stop i. to reasses residential properties in Metropolitan Toronto. It costs an average of $7,681 to educate a student in Metro and an average Of $6,437 to educate a student in the 905 boards- a disparity of $1,244. The second stop is to reasses residential properties in Metropolitan Toronto. The third stop is te review the formula for calculating provincial One-year reprieve for students FROM PAGE 1 ing Thursday night. In respense to a parent's ques- tion, he adxitted that if clanss sizes are lower than expected, the staff cant transfer back to their former positions, "and that is part of our consternation about this. "The determination will be madie (May 28) depending on the number of stuents that are com- ing te Broughton, 'as te how many staff memb'rs.we are per- mitted te keep... "It's iu the community's bauds now as te whether we keep the entire staff or part of it; 'and believe me, none cf the issues, none cf the press, none cf the rhon calsthe conversations thinge h ave affected me te the sliat hanaffected me bkig- time is the fact that the decision now bas impacted -on this staff-- and we have been through tbe iuge in the last 48 hours. e Parents sud staff at the meet- ing discussed and- came up witb suggestions for a school motte and mission statement and looked at a draft. questionaire/ survey te aue preterences for sebool colours, mascot and start/ finish times. "This isn't a survey here right now,» Smyka said when . one parent suggested it was up te students te decide on t h se Missue here is that we are just together creating a survey.» However, the form bhanded out at the meeting was entitled «Quesitionairerourv!By» and a note at the bottom asked that it be return ed by May 30. bSmyka aise asked tor volun- teers te, serve on an «interim school council... "This isn't 'a formal scbool council; Wts just an interim coun- cil that will help teo, oganize tbe officiai achool council tat we will elect iu September." The decision te give parents the reprieve came after meetings between parents, staff and WIutbt<trustees Deug Ross sud ais a local Whitby solution versus a board decision," says Bowman, referring questions on the subject te Elliott. "We don't suticipate a need for board involvement,» she adds. She does downplay concerns some parents would use the modified calendar program at Broughten, schedule9tbegin Aug. 6, as a free summer camp sud tben transfer tbefr children back te tbeir borne scbools in September. eW do not believe our cern- munity would use public tai dollars te fund parental responsi- bilitýi... we believe iu tbem sud that snot part cf what we believe they would do.» Boss could not be reachied for comment. "I suppose there's no way e could stop something like tL aw says Elliott, "but I don't tbinà that' being very fair te the program or being Nery honest.» Students within the Broughten boundary wsuting te transfer back te their oId sécols wouldn't be guaranteed a spot, though., Their records are autemnati- cally trsusferred te their new school sud deleted from their old one wben tbey make tbe change, she says. "I guess we would have te loek at our enrolment figures at that point... they would have te re- -apply (as an out-of-beuudary Whitbyl Rotarians hel p stage paralympicsmarathon inJuly per-student education grants. The 905 boards, say the provincial grant oeiliugs do flot reflect the Costa of educating a student in the 9011. Othierrecommendations are the establishment, of a GTA coordinating- authoiity for education support services, the need for flna2ncial Incentives to support partnersbips among boards aud the need to increase the involvement of school boards A lzheimer awareness Brothers cycle across Cnda Three brothers from Ajax are cycling across Canada this sumnier te, raise awareness for Alzheimer disease. Their mother was, diagnosed with Alzheimer disease three years ago at age 50. Keith, Ross and Greg Neil want to join the flght against Alzheimer ou behaif of their mother and ail families living with Alzheimer cisease. They began their four-month cycle trip on May 1 in Victoria, B.C. and finish in -Cape Spear, Nfld. on Aug. 17. If the trip mus according to schedule, the Neils sBhould pass through Durham Region on Weduesday, July 10 when anyone who would lhke teO _support- the cyclists on their cross country endeavour may do 80 by directing a donation through Alzheimer Durham. For further details, eall 576- Road repair* costs FROM PAGE i In 1989, council aRpproved the principle cf local improvement, whereb property owners abut- ting. the actuel works would be reurdte pay a portion cf the cts for the improvements pro- posed. This mesus that those who benefit directly frem the works would conrbute more than tbose who are net directly affec- ted 4y the improvements., The policy, applies te, projects that are not part cf the munici- pality's list cf capital works re"urigprompt attention. Since the <ýoiç was enacted, ne such projeetse have been undertaken, but due te the Town's fiscal woes, staff are recommending that council con- aider exparidng. the policy te cover ail future infrastructure werks as local improvement, regrdless cf need. Te report notes that local improvement bas been used in Whitby mnor basebai May 13 Rog.rc*b 1.lHaghhndVan à Starge 5; Gien Gqrac . ZWhilby OpIinùs1 May 14 W hitby Optimist 11. Lennar Dm 8; Rager Cable 11. Srrling ODOlle. 3 Durham Dadge Chqeier9, %UOmGraphie 5. HWghlandVan& Siar.g7. WhiUby Ra<y Ckks May15 WhkliPay ClubCk . kismtlaalMOI 7 Oshawa for severai years. l<esi- dents there paLy for the entire cost cf _grsuular, 'asphaît' sud curbs, while the city is respon-- silbe for sewers, sidewalks sund street Iigbts. Councillor Denuis 'Fox said Oshawa homeowners have accep- ted local imnprovement,-but -that council would bave te embark on a public education -program lu Whitby. "We have te, education the public about why this isoccur- ring suad give them su option," said Fox.» "We have some * lon!»gterm financial problems'sud its fim- portant tbat we get it eut'te tbe people that ltes- a sign cf tbe times,» he said. However, councillor Shirley Scott feared that council may- be faced 'with iangry bmeowners shouting "don't%.zmy street.» Public works, director Wayne Hancock told The Free Press he hopes the report will'corne for- ward pnior te council's summ~er recesa. MSM Meut Shape 8. Swiae Chalet 3 *W L P M&M MatShap. 3 O 6 Roy E2 0 4 MMillan (>eha"e 1 4 Whlby Pro.Fireligeru 2 2 4 JeneenAuto Bodi 1 1 2 W.C. Town FuneridChqWei0 1 0 LennaxOrum O 2 O Swiss Chalt 0 4 0 MINOR MOSQIOM Mayl13 PkvengW. asura.17, Executfe Clomm 9; Vlck lnsurna 13. Bank di Montreai 3; Dong TRWneCmperiy 7. Dadd à& Sate 5; AII KInd Gui 13. Lea om nultig 5 May 15 Legal Bon"le 16. Sunlea Faims 3; AUilTeDh Ehloef Systom 10. Coakie Crushers5 May 17 Pidwqng Vge Sura.10. Daqug ~me Camipey 9; Dadd & Sauter 15, Legal Begals 9; Bank of Montreal 12, Execa"veCleaer.3, Semotiuk's ril-e- 5. Hlookin COpy 3; Ail Tee El<iSyst.m 11. AUl Kind Gao 8; Vlck Insurauice 8. Leam Consulkig 7 Three Canadian organizations have joined forces te stage the Royal LePage Whynot Marathon for paralynipies, an event whichý will^ make its way through Durham Region on Saturday, July 13. The Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabied, Persons (CFPDP), the Rotary Clubs cf Canada sud the Canadian Paralympic Committee planned the marathon, sponsored by ýRoyal LePage. 'Te u is designed te celebrate the spirit cf accomplishment cf says Vim Kochbar, chair cf CFPDP, which founded the event. On May 27, the eternal flame cf hope will be lit at Metro Hall in Toronto. Two Canadian paralympic torches will be lit from one flame sud simultaneously flown te Victoria, B.C. and St. John's, Nfld. The run will then begin simultaneously on both the east sud west coasts of Canada. Approimately 100 ilometres a day will be ru until the two sides of the marathon join back in Toronto at the eternal flame. The tercb will be handed te Canadian paralympic athietes who will carry it te Atanta sud carry it at the opening ceremonies. Local Rotary clubs will oversee each community's 100-kilometre section of the race, ensuring that local residents have, the opportunity te carr the terch or mun the tewn's route. Leading up te the event, al Canadians are invited te hold their own fundraising events such as bake sales, car washes, parties, etc. When the marathon relis into tewn, these local groups will, be invited te contribute their monies duning the ceremony. Whitby residents interested in participating can pick up pledge forme at suy Royal Lepage office or from Rotarisu Bon Murdoch at 668-9433. Page 20, WhItby Free Press, Wedflesday, May 22, 1996 the den the the ' te int >Ort ew on, ing is, Cu; rai le