If the public is "to participate more [in government] than just via the ballot box, then they need proper access to information"

-- Joanne Caddy, (Nov 2001), "Why citizens are central to good governance", OECD Observer

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Chris Poole - Halifax Regional School Board - School District 4

From: Chris Poole

To: Darce Fardy

Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 8:10 AM

Subject: Re: Right to Know

Hi Darce


I agree that people need to be informed in order to make the best decision for their families, though I also believe in protecting personal information that may identify and potentially harm a child, or their families.

As a school board member, I would be encouraging parents, communities, and teachers to participate and contribute ideas, in order for the best decisions to be made by the Halifax Regional School Board. The public and media would be welcome to attend school board meetings.

If elected to the Halifax Regional School Board - District 4, I will do my best to keep the public informed of activities and decisions affecting children's education.

Cheers
Chris Poole

chrispoole@eastlink.ca

454-4277

http://www.hrsb.ns.ca/content/id/1067.html

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