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Be it resolved that <strong>SSAAM</strong> request that Manitoba Education take a leadership role in<br />
reviewing certification requirement practices, and funding formulas to assure an<br />
adequate future supply of certified clinical school staff.<br />
Resolution #3<br />
Motion: Helen Pearson/George Penner<br />
CARRIED<br />
THAT whereas there is increasing concern for the at risk population who are not being<br />
served by the curriculum and who are unable to graduate under the current structure,<br />
and<br />
whereas Special Ed Review recommended that M.E.C.Y. develop a process to<br />
engage educators in the field in how to address the issue of struggling learners who do<br />
not qualify for the "M" designation, and<br />
whereas programming appropriately for struggling learners is one of our greatest<br />
challenges as educators,<br />
Be it resolved that, Manitoba Education institute an intersectorial committee to ensure<br />
that the academic needs of this population can be met.<br />
CARRIED<br />
Resolution #4<br />
Motion: Candace Borger/Elaine Sourrisseau<br />
THAT whereas the Special Education Review highlighted the need for a review of the<br />
grant structure, and<br />
whereas the present level of low incidence funding does not cover necessary<br />
educational supports as well as before school and lunch supervision supports for Level<br />
II and III students, and<br />
whereas the present funding arrangements discriminate against students between the<br />
ages of 18 and 21.<br />
Be it resolved that S.S.A.A.M. requests M.E.C.Y. increase funding for Level II and III<br />
Categorical grants.<br />
CARRIED