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An Apology
I wish to apologize to all those who were offended by the inclusion of Bishop Henry’s letter in a communique sent to all ECSD parents on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016. I need the public to know that I tried to discourage my fellow trustees from including his letter in a communication we were plann...
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I wish to apologize to all those who were offended by the inclusion of Bishop Henry’s letter in a communique sent to all ECSD parents on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016. I need the public to know that I tried to discourage my fellow trustees from including his letter in a communication we were plann...
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A Response to a Catholic Teacher and Parent
Here is a comment from a Catholic teacher and parent that was recently posted in response to my blog post on Glen Argan’s editorial in the most recent Western Catholic Reporter. I am making my response to his comments in a blog post because it may be of interest to other readers: Comment f...
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Here is a comment from a Catholic teacher and parent that was recently posted in response to my blog post on Glen Argan’s editorial in the most recent Western Catholic Reporter. I am making my response to his comments in a blog post because it may be of interest to other readers: Comment f...
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Setting the Record Straight
Yesterday I sent an email to my supporters (56 to be exact who sent me supportive emails in May). I wanted to thank them for their support and update them on what was happening in regards to the development of an ECSD transgender policy. I told them that a very good policy based upon Edmonton [...
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Yesterday I sent an email to my supporters (56 to be exact who sent me supportive emails in May). I wanted to thank them for their support and update them on what was happening in regards to the development of an ECSD transgender policy. I told them that a very good policy based upon Edmonton [...
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Letter to the Editor: Response to Glen Argan’s Editorial, Western Catholic Reporter, Week of Sept. 28, 2015
Dear Mr. Argan, I am disappointed that you have written an editorial based upon your viewing of a chaotic ECSD public board meeting without contacting any trustees to ask what led up to such chaos. I would have hoped that your education and training as a journalist would have included getting al...
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Dear Mr. Argan, I am disappointed that you have written an editorial based upon your viewing of a chaotic ECSD public board meeting without contacting any trustees to ask what led up to such chaos. I would have hoped that your education and training as a journalist would have included getting al...
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Speech for “Don’t Be a Bystander” Candlelight Vigil, Sept. 26, 2015
I believe that the most important way that we can stop bullying in our schools is for adults to be an example to our students of how we care for the most vulnerable of our society. If students see teachers, principals, administrators, chaplains, trustees and yes, church leaders, supporting our L...
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I believe that the most important way that we can stop bullying in our schools is for adults to be an example to our students of how we care for the most vulnerable of our society. If students see teachers, principals, administrators, chaplains, trustees and yes, church leaders, supporting our L...
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Patricia’s Bible Quote of the Day, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015
I think after the events of last week, it is helpful to hear what the New Testament would say about my motion on transgender policy at our Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 Board meeting. Iin discussing the church’s teaching on gender identity, Catholic clergy often will quote Genesis1:27: “So...
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I think after the events of last week, it is helpful to hear what the New Testament would say about my motion on transgender policy at our Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2015 Board meeting. Iin discussing the church’s teaching on gender identity, Catholic clergy often will quote Genesis1:27: “So...
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Address to Public Board by Mother of Transgender Child, Sept. 15, 2015
Today I am here for not only my child but all the Transgender children in the Catholic system. I am not going to stand here and remind you all that on May 19th you publicly promised a policy will be drafted with the help of myself and others educated on this matter; I also won’t […]
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Today I am here for not only my child but all the Transgender children in the Catholic system. I am not going to stand here and remind you all that on May 19th you publicly promised a policy will be drafted with the help of myself and others educated on this matter; I also won’t […]
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Motion and Speaking Notes on Gender Identity and Expression Regulations
Here are my speaking notes on my motion to have administration develop a series of regulations based upon the following issues: Confidentiality and privacy Requirements for ‘Proof’/Identification Names and Pronouns Official Records and Communication Gender Segregated Activities Athletics, Locker ...
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Here are my speaking notes on my motion to have administration develop a series of regulations based upon the following issues: Confidentiality and privacy Requirements for ‘Proof’/Identification Names and Pronouns Official Records and Communication Gender Segregated Activities Athletics, Locker ...
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Motion and Speaking Notes: Gender Identity and Expression, Sept. 15, 2015
Motion: that the Board of Trustees gives first reading to the Gender Identity and Expression Policy (pages 21-22) Speaking Notes: Part 1 Before I begin my remarks I want to read to you a quote from the Second Vatican Council: “…with respect to the fundamental rights of the person, every ty...
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Motion: that the Board of Trustees gives first reading to the Gender Identity and Expression Policy (pages 21-22) Speaking Notes: Part 1 Before I begin my remarks I want to read to you a quote from the Second Vatican Council: “…with respect to the fundamental rights of the person, every ty...
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Motion and Speaking Notes on Inclusive Communities: Sept. 15, 2015
There were 3 motions that were being brought forward at the ECSD Public Board meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. The first motion was to make first reading of a Board policy on Inclusive Communities which would make explicit who we include in our school communities. The second motion was f...
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There were 3 motions that were being brought forward at the ECSD Public Board meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2015. The first motion was to make first reading of a Board policy on Inclusive Communities which would make explicit who we include in our school communities. The second motion was f...
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About Gender Dysphoria
For those of you who are interested in learning more about “gender dysphoria” which is the condition of feeling one’s emotional and psychological identity as male or female to be opposite to one’s biological sex, there is a very informative video available from the talk sh...
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For those of you who are interested in learning more about “gender dysphoria” which is the condition of feeling one’s emotional and psychological identity as male or female to be opposite to one’s biological sex, there is a very informative video available from the talk sh...
Published at Patricia Grell's Blog
Motion Regarding Catchment Areas for All ECSD High Schools, Part 2
Much of this section is based upon ECSD’s Mission Statement, Vision, 8 Characters of Catholic Education and our Inclusive Education Policy. We state in our Mission Statement that we believe “in building inclusive Christ-centred communities for service to one another”. Our Vision is that “ou...
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Much of this section is based upon ECSD’s Mission Statement, Vision, 8 Characters of Catholic Education and our Inclusive Education Policy. We state in our Mission Statement that we believe “in building inclusive Christ-centred communities for service to one another”. Our Vision is that “ou...
Published at Patricia Grell's Blog
Motion Regarding Catchment Areas for All ECSD High Schools, Part 1
I presented the following motion at the Tuesday, April 21, 2015 ECSD Public Board Meeting: I move that there be a catchment area around all ECSD high schools to allow students to attend their local Catholic high school. This motion was defeated 5-2. Below, you will find my speaking notes to subst...
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I presented the following motion at the Tuesday, April 21, 2015 ECSD Public Board Meeting: I move that there be a catchment area around all ECSD high schools to allow students to attend their local Catholic high school. This motion was defeated 5-2. Below, you will find my speaking notes to subst...
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Local mother accuses Edmonton Catholic School Board of discrimination
On April 30, 2015 Global News ran a news item that suggested that Edmonton Catholic School Board was discriminating against a transgender girl because it would not allow her to use the girls’ washroom. I am familiar with this case and know that ECSD administration has gone to great lengths...
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On April 30, 2015 Global News ran a news item that suggested that Edmonton Catholic School Board was discriminating against a transgender girl because it would not allow her to use the girls’ washroom. I am familiar with this case and know that ECSD administration has gone to great lengths...
Published at Patricia Grell's Blog
Motion Regarding Catchment Areas for All ECSD High Schools
I presented the following motion at the Tuesday, April 21, 2015 ECSD Public Board Meeting: I move that there be a catchment area around all ECSD high schools to allow students to attend their local Catholic high school. This motion was defeated 5-2. Below, you will find my speaking notes to subst...
Published at Patricia Grell's Blog
I presented the following motion at the Tuesday, April 21, 2015 ECSD Public Board Meeting: I move that there be a catchment area around all ECSD high schools to allow students to attend their local Catholic high school. This motion was defeated 5-2. Below, you will find my speaking notes to subst...
Published at Patricia Grell's Blog
