Mr. DiIanni explained how destreaming would be achieved within the system. The background of the changes, as well as the implementation plan were reviewed in detail. Class loading is subject to negotiations and collective agreements. Grades 7 and 8 will maintain the status quo for September, 1993. The only change in grade 9 will be the destreaming.
Educational research is overwhelmingly in support of destreaming.
Jennette MacKenzie reviewed Section II of the Report, Staff Development and Curriculum Development for Implementation of Transition Years' Policy. Staff are currently exploring opportunities to work with other Catholic School Boards in order to share some of the costs involved. Mr. Di Ianni advised that staff will present a report in January, on tentative agreements with other Boards, as to how curricular development can be undertaken. The Chair stated that this is a very serious document and a very serious step being taken in terms of the Transition Years within the system and cautioned trustees that it is important that trustees thoroughly understand the process and the ramifications of action taken by the Board. Don Schrenk also spoke against the motion for the same reasons outlined by Mrs. Weber.