SPECIAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE

The Upper Canada District School Board appointed eight new members to its Special Education Advisory Committee. They include Kevin Brisson of Autism Ontario, Jane Holski of Community Living North Grenville, MacArthur Millen of Parents for Children’s Mental Health (Brockville chapter), Debbie Terrance as First Nations representative, and Kimberley Wright of the Brockville and District Association for Community Involvement. Members-at-large appointments include Michael Labonte, Anne Presley, and Deborah Wood. The committee advises the board on special education programs, services and other issues affecting special education needs in Upper Canada District schools. – Gregg Chamberlain