{"id":12088,"date":"2018-09-11T15:41:50","date_gmt":"2018-09-11T19:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/archive_241212\/?p=12088"},"modified":"2018-09-11T16:05:28","modified_gmt":"2018-09-11T20:05:28","slug":"welcome-its-back-to-school-for-trustees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/archive_241212\/welcome-its-back-to-school-for-trustees\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to school for trustees"},"content":{"rendered":"
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School Board trustees: Michael Ewen, James Janzen, Mark Gifford (chair), Kelly Slade-Kerr (vice-chair), Mary Lalji, Jonina Campbell, and Casey Cook.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

September 11, 2018<\/em> – The New Westminster Schools Board of Education is launching its first committee meeting<\/a> of the year tonight – with a\u00a0guest appearance at Lord Kelvin Elementary School at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

Meetings are public and all are welcome and encouraged to attend.<\/p>\n

Tonight, students will introduce trustees to the “Sensory Room” at Lord Kelvin Elementary School – an interactive space of light, sound and texture.<\/p>\n

It’s an option that helps students\u00a0living with behavioural, learning, and sensory challenges get ready to learn.<\/p>\n

Trustees will also be updated on Aboriginal Education in the district, and will discuss a partnership between the City of New Westminster and school district to promote digital innovation in education.<\/p>\n

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See:\u00a0 Schedule <\/a>of Board of Education public meetings for the upcoming 2018\/19 school year<\/span><\/p>\n

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Students in the Forest Friday outdoor learning program at Connaught Heights elementary school presented last year at a board meeting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A yearly tradition…<\/h3>\n

Last year, the Board’s Education Committee adopted the practice of holding its meetings at a variety of schools throughout the district, giving it a chance to meet students and staff, be treated to song and dance performances, and learn about school goals, learning plans, educational initiatives and more.<\/p>\n

The tradition continues this fall.<\/p>\n

The Board of Education meets formally once a month to conduct business.\u00a0 It also\u00a0 holds regular committee meetings on a monthly basis. All regular meetings of the Board are public and include a comments and question period for visitors as a means of enhancing public participation.<\/p>\n

Meetings often welcome presentations from students, school clubs, teachers, departments, delegations and the community.<\/p>\n

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See related: A Singular Sensation for 2017-2018:<\/a> Trustees make the rounds of district schools<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Top hats and white gloves: F.W. Howay elementary school students treated school trustees and families to a Broadway medley at the end of June last year\u2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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