Four Day Week Debate Sparks School Schedule Clash
The Devon Dispatch reports strong community distress over proposed autumn high school schedules and a 60 percent approval vote threshold. Frustration centers on selection bias at meetings and Friday dismissals. Saskatchewan educators pilot a four day week at Scenic Valley School Division with Monday to Thursday operations plus 24 minutes longer days. Early observations note fewer behavior issues and better focus, with costs saved. A student letter from Derek Csada shifts from skepticism to acceptance, while editors warn rapid change may be forced on divisions. A tobacco-use survey at local high schools is noted, and columnist Fred McGuinness invites readers to write.
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Lions Barnstorm for Battery Drive and Planning District Talks
LIONS plan a community battery drive replacing Scouts efforts as spring activities begin. The group also discusses forming a planning district with Rural Municipalities Miniota Woodworth Blanshard Saskatchewan and Hamiota and Rapid City village councils to possibly share a building inspector. Regular meetings to draft an agreement are planned over coming months with two representatives from each council.
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