The South Shore Regional School Board is looking to gain another SchoolsPlus program. The province announced late last week the application process has officially opened for boards to try and secure one of four new sites. Coordinator for student services for the South Shore Regional School Board, Jeff Dewolfe, says they are planning a proposal with their application that would allow SchoolsPlus to cover two areas instead of one. He says it would be more beneficial.
"So, we're hoping to actually include both Lunenburg and Queens County in our proposal. So, we're hoping that proposing this new structure, there will be some cost efficiencies with that and we'll be able to reach more students and more communities."
Chester has the only SchoolsPlus program on the South Shore. Criteria includes commitment to using school facilities after hours, adequate facility use for communities and the ability to reach as many schools as possible. Selected applicants are awarded $125,000 to provide leadership and community outreach for the program. Site selection is expected to be announced in the spring.
