Near North District School Board trustees will vote on a motion next week keeping Widdifield Secondary School and W. J. Fricker open for the 2019/2020 school year.

The motion also calls for graduating Grade 8 students from W.J. Fricker this year to attend Widdifield Secondary School in the fall.

These two items passed by a committee Tuesday unanimously and still need final board approval.

Chair Jay Aspin says trustees had a comprehensive discussion on the issue and were fully in agreement with the staff recommendation.

He says they’re cognizant of timelines for course selection and the need to have information communicated to students and parents in a timely manner.

He also says the temporary closure of W.J. Fricker to accommodate the construction of the new building will be delayed as there are procedural requirements relating to procurements and cost consultants that must be completed and approved by the Ministry before the project can proceed.

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