Thursday, May 3, 2012

Reserve Funds Directed Back To Classroom


The Rainy River District School Board is putting a portion of its reserve funds back into the classroom.

Trustees approved at their meeting Tuesday night to use $1.3 million from reserves toward a variety of programs for the next school year.

They include the appointment of a K-to-12- math coach, the training of a new Reading Recovery Teacher Leader and the funding of four teachers to be appointed as technology coaches.

Funding is also be devoted to maintaining an Aboriginal Early Learning Liaison and an Aboriginal Curriculum Coordinator