The Link Newsletter
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See the complete May 2010 issue as a pdf.
Articles in the May 2010 issue:
Don't You Sense It Too?
by Bill de Jager, SCSBC Director of Learning
What a fearfully exciting time to be teaching
and learning! What a great time, what an opportune time, to be riding the wave
of innovative educational practices, to be in the middle of ever-expanding
learning spaces that may fuel the flourishing, release the potential, and
nurture the spirit of all of our students! To me, that fear and excitement is palpable. I sense it in the conversations
and stories of the veteran, established, and new teachers. I sense it in the
remarks and questions of board members, education committee members and
parents.
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Thirty Years as a Board Member ... some lessons learned
by Henry Contant, SCSBC Executive Director
Serving on boards has been a way of life for me for the past thirty years. During countless hours around board tables, I've experienced every type of emotion possible, from deep gratitude, thankfulness, satisfaction, joy and encouragement to disappointment, shock, anger, self doubt and disbelief. Perhaps you have shared some of these same emotions as you currently serve on your Christian school's board or one of its committees.
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What Is a Fair Tuition Fee?
by John Vegt, SCSBC Director of Finance
What is fair tuition from the schools’ and the parents’ view-point? What principles should guide schools in setting tuition fees? Here are some best practices for schools to consider when establishing tuition fees.
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Building a Common Culture
by Marlene Bylenga, SCSBC International Education Coordinator
At this time of the year school boards are already making plans for the upcoming school year. Budgets and staffing are directly affected by student numbers necessitating advertising, open houses and increasing the visibility of our International Student programs.
Recently, I have met international parents who did not have access to information regarding Christian schools in their home countries.
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