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  1. CASLE's resignation from the Product Evaluation Committee of the Halifax Regional School Board: A letter from HDPTA to Mr. David Reid, Superintendent of Schools, expressing our concern

  2. Endangered Honours Courses:

    In January 1999, parents became aware of plans to further reduce honours courses offered at the High School level. This concern was brought to the District PTA. Attached are:

    Letter to all Junior High Parents

    NS Dept Of Education: Advanced Courses Policy Guidelines

    A letter from the HDPTA to the HRSB, protesting cuts to these programs.

    Letter to MLA's protesting this move Reply from the Department of Education Letter to The Bridgewater Bulletin

  3. Peace in the Classroom:

    On May 15, 1995 and November 20, 1995, special joint meetings of the Halifax District PTA and Halifax District School Board were held to discuss Peace in the Classroom. Some resulting documents:

    Summary from May 15th and objectives for November 20th

  4. Response to the White Paper on Restructuring the Education System:

  5. Budgetary issues:

    Presentation to Halifax Mayor and City Council, April 16, 1994, re Supplementary Funding provided to Halifax District School Board

May 1999 Letter to Halifax Regional Council from Halifax District PTA on the ongoing subject of Supplementary Funding