Frustrated parents appealed Wednesday night to school board officials and campaigning politicians to build a new high school in the west end of St. John's.
They left, however, with little more than promises that the issue will be considered in the months to come.
Most of the high schools in St. John's are in the central part of the city. West end neighbourhoods have not had a high school in their midst since Beaconsfield High School was converted for use by younger students about eight years ago.
With candidates from the three major parties attending a public meeting on Wednesday night at St. Matthew's Elementary, parents turned the appeal into a campaign issue.
"You want your jobs, make us happy," parent Mike Pollard told the politicians in attendance.
"We've waited long enough. We need a decision now. I know you can't make a decision tonight, but I'd like to have one by a week."
That's not likely to happen. School board officials said the issue will be studied during a meeting in November.
"When, when, when?" said parent Angela Dawe.
"Everything is great, you're going to talk, you're going to have a wonderful conversation, but when is this decision going to be made?"
Parents were told that the Eastern School District will debate the issue in November, and may have a recommendation for the Newfoundland and Labrador government by December.
All the campaigning politicians who took in Wednesday night's meeting told parents they could count on their support.
Voters in Newfoundland and Labrador go to the polls on Oct. 9.
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| Party | Elected | Leading | Total | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | 43 | 0 | 43 | 69.56% |
| LIB | 3 | 0 | 3 | 21.98% |
| NDP | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8.21% |
| OTH | 0 | 0 | 0 | .25% |
| Last Update:October 9, 10:58:12 PM NDT | ||||
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