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Coast Mountains Board of Education School District 82 is holding a series of public consultation meetings to share and discuss the recently developed 2011-2021 School District Facilities Plan.
This comprehensive long-range plan will form the basis for future investment decisions in the district, and will be the support and rationale for key decisions such as school consolidations, locations for district programs and maintenance priorities.
For your information, please find below the preliminary draft of this report, along with an executive summary:
CMSD82 2011-2021 School District Facilities Plan Report
CMSD82 2011-2021 School District Facilities Plan Executive Summary
Public consultation meetings will be held as follows:
Monday, January 16, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Hazelton Secondary School Library, Hazelton
Wednesday, January 18, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Mount Elizabeth Theatre, Kitimat
Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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To The School Community,
As the holiday season approaches, I would like to take this opportunity to bring greetings from your newly elected school trustees. It is always enjoyable to begin a term at such a positive time of year and to enjoy the season and all the special events that take place in schools. Many of us plan to or already have enjoyed Christmas Concerts and all the good will they bring, thank you to staff for your extra efforts to make them possible.
As your new Board of Education, we are looking forward to carrying on with the direction established by the last Board near the end of their term to have “Coast Mountains School District become a high performance rural school district”, and we… Continue reading
Hello Everyone,
Well, suddenly it is that time of year again! I have enjoyed great concerts and events in schools and far too many Christmas treats already, and am really enjoying the festive atmosphere that staff and students have created in our buildings.
As you all prepare to enjoy some time away from the job and the chance to catch up with all the personal pieces of our lives that we often overlook during this busy time, I wish you a very relaxing and happy holiday season. Having our calendar closing schools the week before Christmas this year will hopefully make the relaxing part more possible.
It’s been quite the year for me since arriving in the Coast Mountains School District last December and I again want to thank all of you for making me feel so welcome. We certainly have our challenges as a district,… Continue reading
Pictured is Board Chair Barry Pankhurst officially signing his Oath of Office at the December 1, 2011 Swearing-In Ceremony for the 2011-2014 Coast Mountains' Board of Education School Trustees. We will miss Barry dearly.
It is with heartfelt sadness that we share the passing of Barry Pankhurst, Board of Education Chair for Coast Mountains School District 82. Barry passed away suddenly on December 4, 2011, in Vancouver, B.C.
A devoted School Trustee, Barry served in this position for 17 years reflecting outstanding dedication and service to students, especially to those with special needs. He made a difference in our school district communities and played an essential role in the lives of thousands of students.
During his last term as a School Trustee, Barry served as Board of Education Chair, a role he took on with passion and devotion.
A Memorial Service for Barry will be held… Continue reading
Coast Mountains School District 82 is pleased to introduce the 2011-2014 Board of Education School Trustees as declared by Chief Elections Officer, Cathy Jackson, on November 23, 2011.
Congratulations to the new and returning School Trustees:
Electoral Area 1 (Kitimat) – Barry Pankhurst (elected by acclamation)
Electoral Area 1 (Kitimat) – Raymond Raj (elected by acclamation)
Electoral Area 2 (Terrace) – Art Erasmus (re-elected)
Electoral Area 2 (Terrace) – Roger Leclerc
Electoral Area 3 (Thornhill) - Gary Turner (re-elected)
Electoral Area 4 (Stewart/Meziadin) – Shannon McFee (elected by acclamation)
Electoral Area 5 (Hazelton) – Lynn Newbery (elected by acclamation)
Inaugural Meeting - Thursday, December 1, 2011, 5:00 p.m.
Next Regular Board of Education Meeting - Wed., January 25, 2012, 5:00 p.m.
Board of Education Office, 3211 Kenney Street, Terrace
We extend our sincere thanks to the outgoing Board of Education School Trustees for their dedication… Continue reading
