On Wednesday Nov. 9th at10:30 am, Chris Spence, Director of Education at the Toronto District School Board will visit and tourBrooks Rd.P.S. He’s coming in response to the six people fromBrooks Rdwho made excellent deputations last week at one of the school trustees’ committees.
They all asked the TDSB to reconsider its decision to closeBrooks Rd.P.S. Our spokespeople did an excellent job raising the issues.
They pointed out that the A.R.C. process was flawed and unfair, that enrolment atBrooks Rd.is not declining, and that the French Immersion program should not be destabilized by dividing it between two schools.
When the Director heard that the parents and children were asking the Board formally to reconsider its decision, he decided to come and see for himself.
A big turnout is going to be very important in helping him to make up his mind. Although mid-morning is not a practical time for most parents who are at work during the day, to those who can make themselves available, please come and show your support forBrooks Rd.P.S.
Both Trustee Jerry Chadwick, and the Director will be looking to see how many parents, grandparents and neighbours show up and speak up for their neighbourhood school and that they don’t want to see Brooks Rd. P.S. close down.
No one knows what Chris Spence will say.
It’s unlikely he will make any announcements on Nov. 9th but he will be gauging the amount of support for the school.
He has been known to suspend A.R.C. recommendations if he believes a community sees their school closing as an inequitable decision.
Please come and encourage others to come too.
In Solidarity,
Janet Bojti, Campaign for Public Education
