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Pelly Trail School Board cachet notes budget and bus route debate
The September 19 meeting saw all trustees and staff present except Vince Furman. Minutes from August 8 were approved. Keeseekoweenin Band sent a cheque dated August 1, late due to internal problems. The Band seeks native content in curriculum and extra help for native students. A native studies teacher at Elphinstone is paid by the Band. an agreement is planned by September's end. Assiniboine Community College contemplates a winter welding course in Russell with a formal agreement. A future CCDP Chairman briefing on services was agreed. Delegations protested bus route changes from Rossburn and Oakburn. written presentations by Russ Andrews and David Drul were noted. Bob Olyarnyk spoke on a rumoured Christmas route change despite no written request. The August financials clarify the year-end projection at $202,000. the 1984 budget depends on grants. Terry Braunstein will develop a financial program. Interior painting and other maintenance are complete. a structural engineer will inspect Major Pratt. Parkway Co-op oil tender was accepted. A 1984 heating contract with Honeywell for Major Pratt was approved. No action on the old Oakburn School until Education Dept word. A sick leave dispute with an Elphinstone teacher will be reviewed with policy explained. A half-time para-professional for Major Pratt will be advertised. A motion to rescind R191-83 re Oakburn transport to Elphinstone was served. Rossburn transport issues referred to the Transportation Committee.