Tag Archives: School District No. 5

SD5 Board Notes

The following is a summary of School District No. 5 (SD5) School Board of Trustees motions carried at the May 14 board meeting in Elkford. Motions Carried Policy – That the Board approve revised Policy 3.35 Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. – … > Read More

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SD5 survey indicates funding still top priority

School District No. 5 (SD5) recently posted a short survey on their website asking the public about their education priorities in advance of the May 14 election. The survey was forwarded to parents and was in addition to a public … > Read More

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SD5 welcomes new VP for Isabella Dicken School

Laura-Lee Phillips was recently appointed as the one-year temporary vice-principal of Isabella Dicken Elementary School in Fernie as of the 2013/14 school year by the School District No. 5 (SD5) Board of Education. “Laura-Lee has a track record of creating … > Read More

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Go east young man if you want to get ahead

Perceptions by Gerry Warner They say numbers never lie, and if that’s the case, the numbers uncovered by research from the Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute have some surprising things to say about the future. For instance, do you realize … > Read More

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SD5 welcomes new superintendent

School District No. 5 (SD5) Board of Education is pleased to announce the hiring of Lynn Hauptman as the new Superintendent for the district. Hauptman’s position as Superintendent is effective August 2013. Hauptman also plans to spend a week touring … > Read More

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Baker successes and deficiencies showcased to Education Minister

Another Minister of Education has toured Mount Baker Secondary School (MBSS) and the same message was delivered – ‘we need a new school – badly!’ Education Minister Don McRae toured Mount Baker April 11 with Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett, … > Read More

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SD5 Board Notes

The following is a summary of School District No. 5 School Board of Trustees’ motions carried during the April 9 board meeting held in Cranbrook. Advocacy That the Board send a letter to SD23 outlining the Board’s reaction to their … > Read More

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Dry Grad campaign is back

Purchasers of alcoholic beverages take note: make sure you have an extra dollar or two when you head to BC Liquor Stores. That got your attention. No, there is no shocking news of increases in prices (we know about). It’s … > Read More

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SD5 Board Notes

The following is a summary of School District No. 5 (SD5) School Board of Trustees’ motions carried during their March 5 Board Meeting in Cranbrook. Motions Carried Advocacy That the Board writes a letter of support endorsing the letter from … > Read More

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SD5 to consult public on education priorities

School District No. 5 (SD5) is making the future of public education a priority issue in advance of the May 14 election. At last Tuesday’s public board meeting in Fernie, the School Board of Trustees unanimously agreed to develop a … > Read More

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