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    The Minister of Education, when initially petitioned by Save Cedar Schools to appoint a special adviser to oversee the SD68 Facilities Plan process, said the province wouldn't get involved unless there was something "untoward" going on. Save Cedar Schools Coalition has recently shown that the SD68 Plan is a carbon copy of a failed plan in Regina, contains falsified FSA (Foundation Skills Assessment) scores, didn't include ANY financial cost estimates for costs, that stakeholder groups (RDN and SFN) were not consulted, that the consultation process timeline was flawed and that despite "grave concerns" about "significant loss of life" to kids & staff at Barsby, SD68 still plans on busing Cedar kids into harms way. Yet the Minister is steadfast in his determination not to become involved.

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    The Minister of Education, when initially petitioned by Save Cedar Schools to appoint a special adviser to oversee the SD68 Facilities Plan process, said the province wouldn't get involved unless there was something "untoward" going on. Save Cedar Schools Coalition has recently shown that the SD68 Plan is a carbon copy of a failed plan in Regina, contains falsified FSA (Foundation Skills Assessment) scores, didn't include ANY financial cost estimates for costs, that stakeholder groups (RDN and SFN) were not consulted, that the consultation process timeline was flawed and that despite "grave concerns" about "significant loss of life" to kids & staff at Barsby, SD68 still plans on busing Cedar kids into harms way. Yet the Minister is steadfast in his determination not to become involved.

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    The Minister of Education, when initially petitioned by Save Cedar Schools to appoint a special adviser to oversee the SD68 Facilities Plan process, said the province wouldn't get involved unless there was something "untoward" going on. Save Cedar Schools Coalition has recently shown that the SD68 Plan is a carbon copy of a failed plan in Regina, contains falsified FSA (Foundation Skills Assessment) scores, didn't include ANY financial cost estimates for costs, that stakeholder groups (RDN and SFN) were not consulted, that the consultation process timeline was flawed and that despite "grave concerns" about "significant loss of life" to kids & staff at Barsby, SD68 still plans on busing Cedar kids into harms way. Yet the Minister is steadfast in his determination not to become involved.

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    Ministry of

    Education
    Office of the Minister

    Mailing Address:
    PO Box 9045 Stn Prov Govt
    Victoria BC V8W 9E2
    Location:
    Parliament Buildings
    Victoria

    October 3, 2013
    Ref: 169371

    Steve Rae
    Email: steve.rae@navico.com

    Dear Mr. Rae:

    I am responding on behalf of government to your emails regarding the Nanaimo-Ladysmith
    Board of Education.

    I would like to be clear that British Columbias boards of education are separate, legal entities
    under the School Act. Each board is responsible for making decisions regarding schools in its
    district, as well as student safety while on school property. Boards have budgetary
    responsibilities and must make decisions about such matters as opening/closing schools, grade
    reconfigurations, school catchment areas, and the management of all school district properties.
    Boards have the autonomy to decide how best to address the needs of students within their local
    communities. Accordingly, the Ministry of Education will not intervene in the school closure
    process of the Nanaimo-Ladysmith Board of Education.

    On the matter of the Colliery dams, Ministry of Education staff have consulted with officials in
    the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations about the seismic upgrades
    required for the dams in Colliery Dams Park and the risk to students at John Barsby Secondary
    School. As you know, the City of Nanaimo is working through the mitigation process for these
    dams. This process also involves the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Snuneymuxw First
    Nation. The City and the School District are well aware that John Barsby Secondary is situated
    on the flood plain beneath Colliery Dams Park and I am advised that emergency procedures are
    in place for the safety of students.

    The Nanaimo-Ladysmith Board of Education understands its responsibilities and is following a
    process to complete its long-term facilities plan.

    Sincerely,





    Peter Fassbender
    Minister

    pc: Jamie Brennan, Chair, Board of Education, School District No. 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith)

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