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Annie Kiddet. enemive director for Beople for Edu- cation. an organization that recommended the minis- try curate for-school fees in Nov. 2010. said the document falls shon of what was expected. 'thtiflwasaparcmwfmcmfldn’taflordwpaythc feeforlhecounershesaidfnoesthatnmmydfld mesn'tgetthechmmcomebecausemypockm aren'tas‘deeprl However. a student takinganelxtivecouxse. suchas Grade 12 an. can bed‘xarged fees for supplies. Howe-vet. fees can still be chaxged for specialty programs. advanced placement courses. extracurricu- lar m'ps, events and activities. extended school trips. optional an or music supplies. student activity fees and student agendas and yearbooks. Enhanced learning materials are also Included on the list. I “Some areas need darfication. such as what lacon- sidered an enhanced learning material?” Ms Kidder sald.addirtgsl\emuldflketoseeaclcmlistofitetns anddefinltiom She fears the enhanced learning materials. some. thhgofhwmquafitymch asmormodworhngsup pflmMflleadtoatwo-ficteddmmmofsmdenm " Rn exmnple. a student cannot be charged for a text book in a Grade 9 [name-lass because it is required to earnthecredit. which ismquiredbrawcondaryschmfl diploma Afeeguidelme'sastepinmedghtdimcdonto creatingsomcsoflofconsistcncyacmssflxeboardJut Nemnarketpamt BasieVIasiswouldptcferdmerebe nosmdentfeesinmblidymndedschoolsystms. Her Grade 10 Mm. Alex. is mtexes'ted in pho- tography. an elective course that plays into the school to develop well-munded studenm. “We recognizzd that it was important to have guide- lines in place to ensure that the collection of fees was consistent with the principles of publicly funded edu- cation." ministry spokesperson Detek Ink said. “While it"s better to have some glidelines rather dunnoneatalLsomeofmegmdefinesmalmlevngue andleavesomegreyammkhesaid. According to the guidelines. students cannot‘ be charged fees for registration or administration. text- books. learning materials that are required to complete a course. such as workbooks, musical instruments, science mppliea, lab material kits. safety Mae and mandatory Bat fees {or any course leading to gradua- tionJ‘herealso can? belees foraguest speaker. visiting teacher or in~class field trip where material being pm-l seated is a mandatory element of the course. {The Ontario Education Ministry’s proposed rule for classroom fees is getting a failing grade from some par- ents andeducqtional organizations. The new {taxes fees can't be collected for learning materials and activities for comics needed to Male. including items such as lab fees and textbook deposits. ' a Student taking an elective count, such as Grade 12 art. can be chargad fees for supplies. Proposed class fees unfair: parent IV TERESA LATCHPORD tlarchfordfl’yrmgxom sun-Vat noonahuu» «mm-3176 Emil: PIOflfloblmonran Webszukoblnsonxom Trustee in Bankruptcy gm:qu moo Volga mun-p)”$-727-1577 Pat Roiinson 9555 Your SL ml u my Min-N93 i hmMMhnw' ‘ TOWMMWMDMN moan-Mandolinumw nmmmeum m.ulumly"smdmow AsforcfistingfeesJuchassmdemacflvityfeesand nutcflalsmalenhamedtéleamingexpedctm butane nolrequlmd tocompletcamursejtisoonnnonpmcdse allocajschoolstosubsidizethefeesforstLdemswho can't amndto panicipate. The giddélines also suggest school boatds set a limit on student activity fees. create a subsidy program to suppon the full participation of students in activities legardless of economic circumstances and ensure {eye amounts reflect the actual cost of the service or materi~ 815 being provided. “Mb dam charge student fe‘es for textbooks or other essential learning materials." he added “We are com- mitted to ensuring the essential elements of public edu- cation [cumin accessible to every student.” Manyofmebestptacdccsmmemmisuydocumm makudypanofthelomlboard'sexistingpoucses teaming feesx (hnmltation on the fee guidelines stamed in 2009 with members of the Education» Partnership Table, which was made up of members from trustee asso- ciations. labour organizations. principals' nswciations. school board oflicials and pmvincial part-m aswcia. tions. Mr. Luk said. The Ydrk Region District School Board is reviewing Its fee practices to ensure it will be in full compliance with the ministry guidelines. board spokespemon Ross “The guidelines didm even touch on extracuniauax abtivities. such as after-school sports. to outdisappoim- ment," she added. "We just want u) ensun: all Chan have the same access to activities' whammmm ofldpwhummblans ohopoaltocmdius ohmomla am 881mm The document comes into effect this fall mu Wm LOW-7274577 Tabular-q BACK 10 SCHOOL Lease Wake Overs, hnance Take 0v See how easy at is to get out of your lease or finance paymer At l,ease8ustets.com and FinanceBusterscom .We make at e Over 2,000 Vehicles to Choose From Bessie Vlasis and daughter Alex aren't impressed with the govern- ment’s proposed dnssroom [cc 04.150 Call today 1-888-357-2678 ms Used (an 09am M 2” , It.” ) «‘th STAFF PHOYW KOCKERSCHE IOT “I ovum