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Trusiees Question Commercialism In Schoois At a meeting of York County Board of Education December 13. Trustee Margaret Coburn said some publishers are "dang- ling carrots," making it very easy for teachers to exploit their pupils in the name of ed- Llcation. Mrs. Coburn cited the case of an American publisher who was using the schools to solicit mag- azine subscriptions, offering teachers who can bring in 25 subscriptions 3 set of nature guides valued at $15. A form letter printed by the publishers and signed by “Your Child's Teacher" was sent home to parents. she said, but the sub- scription price was higher than the price of the same magazine elsewhere. The letter indicated that the magazine would aid the child‘s school work, im~ prove reading ability, etc. to choose what is best for the students. not grab at the carrots. Newmarket Trustee Jack Hadfield pointed out that the board has a policy regarding distribution of literature through the schools. Staff quot- ed from provincial regulations for elementary and secondary schools. Section 42, which stat- es: “No advertisement will be placed in the school or on school property or announced to the pupils without the con- sent of the board." Education Director admitted that in some cases staff is being used to promote some kinds of material. and that some of it may be very good. It would be “a pretty tricky arrangement" said Chapman to insist that all such material through the board. Teachers would probably see it as restrictive of their freedom A King Trustee charged last week that in some areas teach- ers are being lured by subtle commercialism rather than be- ing challenged to use their prof- essional skills. She wantéd to know, too g Branch 375. Royal Canadian Legion By Chris Ratchford -- 884-5260 Hospitality And Fellowship Your legion Reports Education Director admitted that in some cases staff is being used to promote some kinds of material, and that some of it may be very good. It would be “a pretty tricky arrangement” said Chapman to insist that all such material through the board. Teachers would probably see it as restrictive of their freedom he warned the trustees. whether or not the teachers ever Although the regulations highly recommended by master received the nature guides. and made it clear that the boardteachers. if so. where they were of any should do something to prevent} “It was good reading material use in the classroom. The board commercial exploitation, Chapfibeing made available at reason- should make it clear. said Mrs. man said. trustees should know‘able cost in areas where there Cobum. that they are expected the teachers won’t like it. was little library service." she to choose what is best for the I: said. “felt the principals were students. not grab at the carrots. “EYE; 22f;gldtok:e°ewitt::c::$ using very good judgement in Newmarket Truflee JaCk port or guidance but as rest- appmvmg it", Hadfield pointed out that ‘the fiction." ’ ‘ ‘ ' Trustees agreed that princi- ._s1- -..; L4‘4L4“_ _L___I.I L_ Thursday, December 16. brought the first general meet- ing of the Ward 5 Citizens As- sociation headed by the newly- elected committee: Chairman Ron Johnston, Vice-Chairman Gary Felix and Treasurer Roy Kingsley. The meeting was well attend- ed by interested citizens. the turnout exceeding the expecta- tions of the executive consider- ing the small amount of publi- city and the time of year. Ward 5 Citizens' Association: Names Committee To Raise Funds : W“? "‘n 5‘““““‘ "'“’" °" "W Trustees agreed that princi- ricuon' pals and teachers should be In some instances said Mark- brought into any discussion be- ham Trustee Louise Aimone. fore further action was taken. commercial offerings fill a need It was pointed out that the four in the school. She had looked area advisory committees in- into one instance. Said Mrs. clude teachers and principals. Aimone. and had found that thetThey should he asked their material being sold was of realiviews on setting up a committee benefit to the children and to discuss the matter. | Special thanks is offered to St. Paul's United Church Con- gregation which is donating facilities and services to the IWard 5 Citizens Association, free of charge, to help the as- sociation get off the ground. All that is needed is PEOPLE PAR- TICIPATION. It can be fun and very rewarding. nized the fact that all residents of Ward 5 are in the same boat and the only way it can get things done for the good of all is by everyone working toge- ther. 11 residents‘. 2 same beat it can get‘l good of all ‘ THE LIBERAL, Richmond Hill. Ontario. Thursday, Dec. 23. 1971 E fl““‘“‘“““““““l““““““““““. IIh I'lhh IIVI l‘IIvI'll"-I â€"â€" v--â€"â€"--vvâ€"â€" -â€"â€" vâ€"â€"â€"â€"â€"_---,_ --_-__- L!!!“!!‘!“““l‘ll““““““““““““ RICHMOND HEIGHTSCENTRE SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR MONEY CHEERFULLY REFUNDED WE WILL NOT KNOWINGLY BE UNDERSOLD 0N IDENTICAI. ITEMS FLAIR CRIMP SLIMS VIVA BATHROOM TISSUE UNWRAPPED PHENTEX YARN 47¢ VIVA PAPER TOWELS PKG. BOXING DAY ONLY BOXING DAY ONLY BOXING DAY ONLY BOXING DAY ONLY BIKINI BRIEFS 47¢ 5.66 2 PER CUSTOMER LADIES 2 ROLL PKG. LADIES BOXING DAY ONLY 2 PER CUSTOMER PKG. 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