Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Calgary school board rejects call for review of new headquarter costs

By Deb Tetley and Matt McClure, Calgary Herald

CALGARY - A newly elected trustee's call for an independent review of the Calgary Board of Education's lease and construction costs for its new headquarters was batted down by the board Tuesday night.

Sheila Taylor, the rookie representative for Wards 11 and 13, wanted a probe of the confidential agreements with developer Bentall LP and builder Ellis-Don, citing the public's right to "transparency."

"This is not about pointing fingers," Taylor said during debate. "This is about the right way to do business."

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