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Two more elementary schools on the way for Milton-, New additions to alleviate overcrowding at existing schools "Theres dehnitely anxiety and uncertain- years," he saîd. ty, but we'll work to pull together the infor- Parfeniuk said trustees are seeking a plan By Dennis Smith opers It takes two years to open a school mation and answers as quickly as possible," to renew high schools. The board receives METROLAND WEST MEDIA GROUP once tbe process starts, he added. she said. only $3 million annually for ail scbool "We don't want f e get the community over- Shes thrilled with the PL. Robertson and renewals. Milton appears bound for the head of the excited about tbe schools until we bave the Escarpment View elementary schools that He added there are no specific plans for r. class when it cornes to, getting new public sites," said Parfeniuk. opened carlier this year. "Wben new schools closures or consolidations of Milton schools r4 schools. H oe as oe o opeino scbols Henoed aIs bpesforcopleionofare built, there are new opportunities." on the horizon. Z Two of the next three facilities to be built Milton No. 4 elementary school were raised M by the Halton District School Board will be for tbree or four years. The facility is slated to s the Milton No. 7 and No. 8 elementary open in September and is named Tiger Jeet c schools, parents were told last week. Singh Public School a[ter a professional council' m etings. e idt b rds eb ste will be u Superintendent Steven Parfeniuk also said wrestler whos a longtime Milton resident tond pe taide oses 10 sti fo ased t new high schools will open in Milton in and philantbropist. Parfeniuk September, 2012 and 2016. Parfeniuk cited concerrus like the boards $200 million in the recent provincial capital at the meeting. Absent parents can also, send He was speaking at a public information building of a solid waste management delay- funding round, with cnougb remaining for questions via tbe website (www.hdsb.ca). ~ meeting for the boards Long-Term ing the new higb school opening by a year the three new elementary schools. (Tbe third The Long-Term Accommodation Plan will go Accommodation Plan for 2010-13. About 30 "As the principal developer, there were school is planned for Burlingtons Alton com- to trustees for approval next December or people attended the session at Milton District things we were going through for the first munity) january after the municipal elections, said MI c 1,1 1 '~~~~~~ste, sai 'A'Dlý 1 1A 1 A "ev elvhdscesi h atwParfeniuk. "For the most part, schools in Milton are full as we speak," said Parfeniuk, superin- tendent of business services. "This is really the only significant area of growth in Halton Region." He noted the student population at the board's elementary schools in Milton is expected to increase 33 per cent by 2016-17. The superintendent said he hopes the new schools will alleviate crowding elsewhere. "We're really aggressively pursuing some- thing that can relieve the pressure at Bruce Trail and Hawthorne Village schools." Parfeniuk said plans for Milton No. 7 and No. 8 elementary schools won't be publicized until building sites are obtained from devel- 0 me, e sa . revouy, wev eveopeF schools after the homes and services have gone in. This new school is by itself in its own neighbourhood." Parfeniuk said E.C. Drury High School will eventually be replaced but the board will keep the building for another use. Among other audiencce concerns wcre French Immersion, boundaries and unwant- ed school transfers for their children. Parent Brad Saunders said afterward he avoided moving to a new area because he didn't want to shift schools. "I really feel for parents who've been moved all around." When new schools open there are issues with boundaries and programming, Milton trustee Donna Danielli said afterward. KIA? KIA MOTORS NEED SERVICE? CALL rgf 90-878-7710 65 Ontarta St. North, Milton Easter Weekend• Sunday Apl4 EASTER LUNCH 11am-1:30pm Followed by Adults $15. 95 $7,95% Easter Egg MET AL D ET ENURE REG.LA PRICKENUR REG.A PRICE ncludes all regular panels, special purchase 2/pkg. R0d Accessories also available panels and promotional panels not already on sale, at 50%0off our regular prices' 5 Side fioad