Bill Kelly Show

Parents are upset about proposed school closures and the impact that might have on their communities. Last night’s Hamilton-Wentworth District School Boards public meeting saw more than 100 parents, staff and trustees come together to discuss proposed closures and mergers. The aim of these mergers and closures is to attract more provincial funding for new schools by reducing the number of empty spots in existing ones. David Heska, Keep Hess Open, on Parent Council at Hess Street School