MCK issues reminder to community regarding tonight�s Education Meeting

01/14/2013

The Mohawk Council of Kahnaw�:ke (MCK) would like to remind community members that a meeting being called tonight by the Kahnawake Combined Schools Committee should be considered �for information purposes only� as the agenda does not indicate that any decisions are being proposed.

�We feel we need to ensure community members and � especially � parents are clear on our position in this matter,� said Education Portfolio Chief Rhonda Kirby. �There is a meeting being scheduled for the end of the month, at which time a decision on the problems of the Annual General Assembly�s elections will be addressed and, hopefully, rectified.�

The MCK is committed to working together with the Combined Schools Committee until the issues concerning the Constitution, a joint workplan and other matters are addressed properly.

�Our role is to ensure that matters are handled properly and to give a measure of confidence to the many parents who have come to the Chief and Council with their concerns over the past year,� said Bobby Patton, who shares the Education Portfolio with Chief Kirby. �For the time being, we will continue to co-manage Education until we are confident that measures are in place that will ensure we don�t find ourselves in a similar predicament in the future.�