We regret that parents will have to pay for a service that has always been provided by the board. But, it's the best we can do when faced with serious financial challenges. Peel board staff will immediately begin developing the implementation guidelines. The new program will be put in place on Jan. 4, 1999. The board also approved a separate motion authorizing the administration to take the necessary steps to offer the lunchroom supervisors who received lay off notices the opportunity to continue employment under the new title of lunch program attendants.
Parents can receive a copy of the task group's report at their child's school.