This is a post to discuss the pitfalls inherent in rumour. As an engaged community of parents involved in a fabulous school - it is only natural to be passionate about our issues. I know that a lot of conversation is inevitable and everyone is wondering what will happen next year. There are many things that are unknown at this point and speculation is bound to happen. This is the where we all have to be careful. It is important that when speculation about the future occurs that it isn't passed off as fact. That's how rumours start and rumours at this point are detrimental in all cases.
The CBE understands that the communities served by Haultain, Queensland, Deer Run, and Diamond Cove have many families, all those families have a keen interest in doing what it best for their children. At this time we have to trust that the CBE has the same interests. Your Council and Mr. Barkley are staying on top of the issues as they arise and all that we learn goes out to our community through the school, the email list and this blog.
With that being said, we want to be involved in the engagement and planning process that the CBE goes through when they plan for future accommodation. Mr. Barkley has assured me that we will have a voice when the time comes for community input. Until that time speculation is only that - we simply don't know for sure what will happen beyond next years school term. Here is what we have been told so far:
1: there will be a full school year at Haultain next year.
2: the McKenzie Towne kids, their principal, their teachers will all ship out as one unit in January of 2010 to move in to their new school.
3: Haultain will carry on with the school year and our remaining students.
4: Haultain will not be adding to the school's population from any community in January of 2010
5: the principal's position for MT has been posted and will be filled soon.
6: there has NOT been a decision to close any school in the area as of yet.
7: the CBE will make a decision (with eventual community input) for future planning and accomodation for our students and the students of Queensland/Deer Run/Diamond Cove ... sometime.
If you are confused or have heard rumours about closures or just want clarification on anything that is going on - send me an email and I will get you all the answers that are available.
A great reason to use this forum to table questions and concerns! This is probably the MOST effective way to be heard, and have your questions answered - as both the council members and Haultain's administration visits this site regularly. Don't be left in the dark! Send your questions, post your comments.
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