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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday June 16, 2007 - 23 Public board keeps Palermo site By Tim Whitnell SPECIAL TO THE BEAVER SOLD SOLD The Halton District School Board will retain its right to a piece of property in west Oakville after all. Late last week, Education Director Wayne Joudrie told The Oakville Beaver that staff had determined the need to reverse a decision to refuse a parcel of land, which would have had it remain in the possession of a home builder. Joudrie said the Palermo site, located just south of Dundas Street and west of the re-aligned Bronte Road, had been thought to be unneeded, but now may be required as the future site of an elementary school. The lot had been left off the school board's capital plan for the current year but will be put into the updated capital building plans being finalized later this month. Mattamy Homes had indicated an interest in keeping the land for development and expressed disappointment with the board's decision, said Joudrie. "We do not own the site; technically, ownership (rests) with the "At the time we did the previous capital plan we didn't need the site as a school. If we give up the site we've foregone the possibility to use it as a school." Gerry Cullen, Superintendent of Facilities SOLD Just Moved? SOLD Bride-To-Be? New Baby? Call developer," said Halton board facilities superintendent Gerry Cullen. "At the time we did the previous (capital) plan we didn't need the site as a school. If we give up the site we've foregone the possibility to use it as a school," said Cullen. Joudrie also noted there are changes in Ministry of Education rules regarding the opening of new schools. He specifically noted that minimum student enrolment going from a low of 90 per cent of capacity to 80 per cent, means the Palermo site may become a viable site for an elementary school. 1-866-283-7584 today! www.welcomewagon.ca 11/06 FM 2047 www.dealsonmealsauction.com Don't miss this SENSATIONAL event! Spas starting from $ 4,995! Financing Available GREAT DEALS on your favourite restaurants Dorval Bid for QEW 3rd Line 4th Line Speers 1470 Speers Rd., unit 4, Oakville Ph: 905-827-5433 or 1-888-404-4408 Email: info@poolside.ca Website: www.poolside.ca Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs Authorized Retailer. VISIT www.dealsonmealsauction.com