City Council heard a proposal for funding that would allow Dare to Care, a bully prevention organization, to offer it's program to Airdrie schools.

The proposal requested $21,000 from the city which, in conjunction with money from a partnership with Davis Chevrolet announced November 18, would allow Dare to Care to offer student, parent and staff training on bully prevention at a reduced rate. City Council raised some concerns regarding a lack of interaction with the Rocky View School Division.

"I have no problem supporting the ask in partnership with Rocky View Schools," said Councilor Candice Kolson, "But we need them to be at the table to have those discussions with you."

Councilor Kolson's sentiments were echoed by Mayor Peter Brown and Councilor Darrell Belyk. City Council ultimately voted unanimously on a motion to defer any funding allocation with respect to the Dare to Care program until council hears back regarding school support for the program.

Lisa Dixon-Wells, founder of Dare to Care, said that they will seek meetings with both Rocky View School Division and the Calgary Catholic School Board. Dixon-Wells also pointed out that the program will be optional for schools.

"We're not here to force schools to implement Dare to Care, we just want to offer it as an option, and an affordable option."

In the mean time, Dare to Care's partnership with Davis Chevrolet will allow them to offer their program to Airdrie School's on a first come, first serve basis.