The work of the regional implementation teams will evolve over the months ahead as we accept the challenge of designing an approach to curriculum implementation in the context of APEF and Department of Education and Culture initiatives - and as team members work with colleagues towards improving the mathematics and English language arts curriculum for all students. This month the 27th Annual Pupil Transportation Conference is being held in Dartmouth. The conference will draw 100 delegates from Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and Ontario. Ann Bell, Pupil Transportation Coordinator for the regional board is the Chair of the Nova Scotia Pupil Transportation Advisory Committee and has played a lead role in the organization of this year's conference. The committee works to find ways to improve bus safety in the province and provides input into government regulations and legislation pertaining to this field.
Strategic planning continues to offer ongoing support and assistance to schools.
The session will provide opportunities for principals to meet with Advocacy groups. As budget time rolls around for our new board, we receive an incredible amount of phone calls, letters and faxes from the public providing input, as well as voicing concerns and frustrations. While this is what we as decision makers need, it would also be helpful to hear alternatives or ideas pertaining to possible solutions. It certainly isn't an easy time for staff, no matter where you are. I want to assure you that as decision makers, we look at all of the information available to us.