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KING EDWARD PUBLIC SCHOOL PRESERVATION APPOINTMENT
WHEREAS, the Simcoe County District School Board has indicated that it may close King Edward Public School;
AND WHEREAS, the City of Barrie recognizes Prince of Wales Public School and King Edward Public School as historical and educational facilities which serve the residents in the City core;
AND WHEREAS, the City of Barrie is encouraging future residential development to transform downtown Barrie into a new vibrant city core;
AND WHEREAS, the preservation of schools in the city centre area is deemed to be vital to the success of future development;
AND WHEREAS, the City of Barrie wishes to maintain the presence of the public schools in the City core area to serve the anticipated future residents of that area;
AND WHEREAS, the King Edward Public School Preservation Committee has extended an invitation to the City of Barrie for representation on their Committee;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF BARRIE RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That Councillor J.R. Moore be appointed as the City of Barrie’s representative on the King Edward Public School Preservation Committee.