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Reading rates high with CDSBEO
Dans le cadre de l’implantation du nou- veau programme Cisaille 2.0, les policiers de la MRC de Vaudreuil-Soulanges ont procédé à l’éradication de 23 sites de cul- ture de marijuana extérieure et ont saisi près de 2000 plants, entre le 8 et le 19 sep- tembre. Aussi, les policiers invitent la population à leur signaler tout événement ou signe qui pourrait indiquer la présence d’une produc- tion de cannabis, qu’elle soit extérieure ou intérieure. En 2014, la Sûreté du Québec a procédé Trustees for the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) en- joyed a positive report from administra- tion about the latest provincial Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results for elementary students within the school district’s jurisdiction. Reading and writing scores were assessed for the 2013- 2014 school year at both the Grades 3 and 6 levels, with CDSBEO results surpassing the provincial average while the results in BROCKVILLE | Reading scores high marks among students at Catholic English schools in Eastern Ontario.
à une révision complète du programme Cisaille dans le but d’assurer la sécurité des citoyens et de freiner l’expansion de la production et du trafic de cannabis au Qué- bec.Le programme, qui porte maintenant le nom de Cisaille 2.0, est déployé toute l’année et les interventions sont intensifiées vers les productions intérieures, sans tou- tefois s’y limiter puisque la lutte contre les productions extérieures se poursuivra. Les signalements peuvent être faits en communiquant avec les postes de police locaux ou en contactant la Cen- mathematics put Eastern Ontario’s English Catholic elementary grades in a closematch with the rest of Ontario. “When we look closely at the data,” sta- ted William J. Gartland, CDSBEO education director, “we can see movement in some of the areas that relate directly to the strate- gies in our Strategic Plan, such as practicing our shared belief that all students can reach their potential in literacy given sufficient time and support.” The report to the CDSBEO board also cre- dited the current policy stressing use of up- to-date technology at the classroom-level
to support student learning “Technology, combined with good instruction,” stated a CDSBEO news report, “enables students to access and use information, analyze content, work with ideas, synthesize thoughts, and communicate their thinking.” The EQAO results for the CDSBEO show Grade 3 students scoring 73 per cent and 82 per cent competency and understanding with reading and writing, compared to the provincial averages of 70 per cent for rea- ding and 78 per cent for writing. The Grade 6 results for reading and writing were 83 per cent and 84 per cent compared to the
provincial averages of 79 per cent and 78 per cent. For mathematics, the CDSBEO Grade 3 score was 65 per cent compared to the pro- vincial average of 67 per cent. The Grade 6 score showed improvement with the CDS- BEO at 57 per cent compared to the provin- cial average of 54 per cent. The CDSBEO has developed a Numeracy Action Plan (NAP) to help staff with impro- ving mathematics skills in students. The district is also working on other policies and programs like after-school homework clubs.
La chasse aux producteurs de cannabis est ouverte trale de l’information criminelle, au 1 800 659-4264. Pour en savoir plus sur le pro- gramme, les intéressés peuvent consul- ter la section Cisaille 2.0 du site web de la Sûreté du Québec à l’adresse: www.surete- quebec.gouv.qc.ca.
Upper Canada district reinforces budget plan
BROCKVILLE | Upper Canada school board trustees are taking a proactive position to make sure the district budget doesn’t get unbalanced by accident. During the Sept. 10 regular session, the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB), approved three resolutions aimed at guaranteeing that the 2014-2015 budget passed in June before the summer break stays balanced and does not require rewor- king because of any Ministry of Education funding policy changes. In a news release following the We- dnesday meeting, the UCDSB expressed “concern due to recent hints by the Ministry of Education that the province is tightening its belt.” The three motions are designed to maintain current budget plans in case any future provincial restraint strategy affects support funding from the ministry. The three motions include a hiring freeze on all UCDSB administrative positions ex-
The Hawkesbury OPP detachment is investigating complaints about Metrus Financial Services, an alleged financial outfit located in New York City. All the complaints to the OPP about the com- pany state that it demands payments in advance as security for loan requests. The reason given is that some applicants to the company have bad credit ratings. The problem is that when the money is sent through a Western Union wire transfer, there is no further word from the com- pany. Police have tried without success to contact the company or anyone represen- ting Metrus Financial Services. Residents are warned to be wary of offers by email, phone or regular mail from companies offering easy-credit loans even for people with poor credit ratings. Anyone who receives such an offer should contact the Better Business Bureau first before consi- dering the offer. cept those already advertised. The hiring freeze takes effect until March 11 next year. The board also called for a “comprehen- sive review” of services delivery on condi- tion classroom activities are not affected. Trustees also asked for financial reports when a department budget increase ex- ceeds three per cent or more. In such cases department managers must propose reme- dies. “At this board,” stated David K. Thomas, UCDSB director, “we have created a legacy of compliant budgets and responsible use of resources, and the board has simply as- ked us to continue in this manner to ensure budgetary needs are met.” For the past 11 years the UCDSB has maintained balanced budgets based on education ministry guidelines. Thomas said the district will still be able to do that with the latest budget while meeting the needs of students. Beware of moneylending scam
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