´³²¹²Ô³Ü²¹°ù²âÌý29, 2020Ìý–ÌýTheÌýNear North District School BoardÌý(Ïã½¶Ö±²¥)ÌýTrusteesÌýhave approved the allocation ofÌýapproximately $1.4ÌýmillionÌýtoÌýcommenceÌýnecessaryÌýrenovations to Chippewa and West Ferris facilities to continue offering existing and expanded programming.ÌýÌýÌýÌý
Funds will be used toÌýprioritizeÌýrenovationsÌýand building upgradesÌýthat willÌýassist inÌýimprovingÌýstudent success andÌýachievement,ÌýwhileÌýensuringÌýequitable access to Ïã½¶Ö±²¥Ìýprograms and facilities.ÌýÌý
The Ïã½¶Ö±²¥ is working to provide students with a sense of security and comfort during the transition.ÌýÌýSenior Administration and school staff continue to work on the implementation of the 3:2ÌýSchoolÌýConsolidation through the ongoing review of budgets and workplans.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý
Ìý“The Board of TrusteesÌýisÌýelated to see this project moving forward.ÌýHaving the facilities in place to offerÌýhigh quality, equitable and inclusiveÌýeducationÌýto all studentsÌýhas been a priority for our boardÌýsince taking office.ÌýÌýÌýWe are committed to making decisions that are in the best interests of our students and communities.â€�Ìý Jay Aspin, Chair.Ìý
For more information, please contact:Ìý
MairghreadÌýKnoughtÌý
Information/Communications OfficerÌý
Near North District School BoardÌý
Tel:Ìý 705-472-8170 ext. 5010Ìý
Email:ÌýMairghread.Knought@nearnorthschools.caÌý
