Thursday, August 30, 2012

Catholic School Board Concerned with Putting Students First Act

The Kenora Catholic District School board is giving the thumbs down to the Putting Students First Act.

The bill is currently being debated in the Ontario Legislature and includes a salary freeze for public school teachers.

Director of Education Phylis Eikre also believes the legislation will create an uneven playing field between Catholic and Public school boards.

Eikre says if the bill is passed, hiring practices and student assessments will be different between Catholic and Public School boards.