MacTier Public School back in class on Monday; NNDSB
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The Near North District School Board confirmed the news Wednesday.
This means all NNDSB schools are now doing in person-class again.
This follows Education Minister Stephen Lecce’s Wednesday announcement that more schools are to resume in-class learning on February 8th.
Health Unit says out-of-date immunizations will not result in suspension; NNDSB
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The Near North District School Board’s process around student immunization records is changing in accordance with the local health unit’s orders.
In a letter to parents, the board says no suspension letters will be issued this year to those who have not provided updated records.
Usually, the Immunization of School Pupils Act makes it so students with out-of-date immunizations are subject to suspension.
This comes in light of North Bay Parry Sound District’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jim Chirico lifting the suspension part of the rule to account for remote learning, doctor availability and pandemic delays.
NNDSB names new Interim Executive Officer
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The Near North District School Board (NNDSB) appointed Wally Easton as the new Interim Executive Officer (IEO) on Monday.
The news comes in light of the retirement of Liz Therrien as Superintendent of Business and is effective Monday, February 1st.
On March 1st, he will transition into an Acting Senior Business Official (SBO) role while a permanent replacement is found.
Easton brings to the table experience serving as a Special Advisor to the Minister of Education, as well as six years as a policy analyst with the Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Association.