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HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE (ARC) PUBLIC MEETING #4

St. Jerome Catholic Elementary School Monday October 27, 2008 7 P.M. HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE (ARC) PUBLIC MEETING #4. Prayer Welcome Introduction of Committee Members Background Hamilton South Accommodation Review Committee – Recommendations Discussion – Questions

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HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE (ARC) PUBLIC MEETING #4

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  1. St. Jerome Catholic Elementary School Monday October 27, 2008 7 P.M. HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE (ARC)PUBLIC MEETING #4 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  2. Prayer Welcome Introduction of Committee Members Background Hamilton South Accommodation Review Committee – Recommendations Discussion – Questions Adjournment - 9:00 p.m. AGENDA HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  3. Chair – Jackie Bajus Superintendent of Education Trustee – Sergio Manchia Ward 8 Hamilton South Accommodation Review Committee Members HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  4. St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary School Principal – Kevin MacIsaac Catholic School Council – Allison Mulholland Parish Representative – Tess Perez Community Rep. – Judy Hanta Hamilton South Accommodation Review Committee Members HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  5. St. Jerome Catholic Elementary School Principal – Linda Chittick Catholic School Council – Daniela DelMonaco Parish Representative – Tess Perez Community Rep. – Sam Esposto Hamilton East Accommodation Review Committee Members HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  6. The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board shall review its pupil accommodation requirements annually. In keeping with the following: Education Act s. 8(1)Ministry of Education Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines – October 31, 2006Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board Policy S. 09 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  7. The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School board is responsible for providing schools and facilities for its students and for operating and maintaining its schools as effectively and efficiently as possible to support student achievement. Pupil Accommodation Review Policy(S.09) HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  8. The annual facilities review examines the on-going viability and operation of the schools taking into account declining enrolment, overcrowding, programming needs, facility needs, aging buildings and the need for new facilities. Pupil Accommodation Review Policy(S.09) HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  9. Since 1998, the Board has opened 6 new elementary schools: Guardian Angels Holy Name of Mary Mother Teresa Pope John Paul St. Mark St. Thérèse of Lisieux A new Immaculate Heart of Mary School was built to replace the former school. The new school opened in January 2007. Addressing Growth Areas HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  10. The Board has submitted the following requests to the Ministry of Education for consideration for capital funds to construct new/replacement schools in the following areas: Ancaster Heritage Green Flamborough Binbrook H.W.C.D.S.B. Capital Plan 2007Funding Requests to Ministry of Education HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  11. The Board has received confirmation from the Ministry of Education that capital funds have been made available to construct a replacement school for St. Thomas Waterdown due to the fact that the school was also deemed “prohibitive to repair”. The Ministry has not allocated capital funds for the other projects at this time. HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  12. St. Emeric St. Charles Garnier St. Thomas Aquinas Holy Rosary H.W.C.D.S.B. Past School Closures – Due to Decline in Enrolment HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  13. Christ the King / Canadian Martyrs St. Bernard / St. David St. Cecilia / Mother Teresa St. Anthony / St. Luke St. Joan of Arc / St. Agnes H.W.C.D.S.B. School Closure/Consolidation HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  14. Enrolment and demographics determine the need for permanent facilities. Enrolment is the key determinant of staffing levels in schools. Grade structures are determined by enrolment. Small enrolment can result in triple grades in a school. Enrolment is the major component in the Ministry of Education funding model. Challenges of Declining Enrolment HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  15. For the Board to sustain and offer appropriate services for program delivery, special education, co-curricular activities, as well as responsible, cost efficient facilities, schools in areas of significant declining enrolment – with lower utilization levels or higher per pupil operating costs, need to be reviewed and considered for possible closure/consolidation. HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  16. Comparison of Elementary Enrolment 2000-2007 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  17. Enrolment Projections 2005 – 2015(From June, 2008 CN Watson Report) HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  18. A School Valuation Framework shall be conducted on each school under review. The process shall examine each school under review in each of the following areas: Value of the school to the student Value of the school to the Board Value of the school to the community Value of the school to the local economy Pupil Accommodation Review Policy(S.09) HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  19. Committee Meeting October 23, 2007 Committee Meeting November 26, 2007 Committee Meeting January 14, 2008 Public Meeting #1 February 11, 2008 Committee Meeting February 25, 2008 Public Meeting #2 March 26, 2008 Committee Meeting April 7, 2008 Committee Meeting April 28, 2008 Committee Meeting May 27, 2008 Committee Meeting September 15, 2008 Public Meeting #3 September 29, 2008 Committee Meeting October 20, 2008 Public Meeting #4 October 27, 2008 Committee Meeting November 10, 2008 Hamilton-South Accommodation Review CommitteeMeetings and Public Meetings HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  20. Public Meeting #1 February 11, 2008 Outlined the mandate of the Accommodation Review Committee – Ministry and Board Policies and Guidelines, the Terms of Reference and the process to be followed. Review of March and April 2007 Board Accommodation Reports. Public Meeting #2 March 26, 2008 Presentation of draft School Valuation Framework documents for St. Catherine of Siena and St. Jerome Public Meeting #3 September 29, 2008 Presentation of accommodation options Public Meeting #4 October 27, 2008 Draft School Valuation Report – Recommendations for the Director of Education Hamilton-South Accommodation Review CommitteeMeetings and Public Meetings HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  21. Based on the School Valuation Framework data and community consultation, the committee proposed 5 options for consideration at the Public Meeting #3 on September 29, 2008 in order that final recommendations be made to the Director of Education and Board of Trustees. Committee Discussions HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  22. Change of school boundaries Consolidation of the two schools Closure of both schools; building of one new school Renovations to both schools Expand Hamilton South Accommodation Review area Committee – Proposed Options(September 29, 2008) HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  23. What is the cost per pupil across the Board? Elementary FTE – 17,141 Secondary FTE – 10, 714 Budget - $252 m Per Pupil - $9000 Operating Grants: Elementary $8347 Secondary $9260 Questions Arising fromPublic Meeting #3 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  24. $5,200 - $6,000 Varies based on years of experience and qualifications What will the cost per pupil be if the schools consolidate? HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  25. 1 Principal 1 Secretary 1 Custodian 1 SERT .5 Teacher-Librarian Gain .5 VP What is the number of staff lost if schools consolidate? HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  26. 23 Students 47 students in the St. Catherine of Siena area attend other schools What is the number of out-of-boundary students from St. Catherine of Siena who belong in the St. Thérèse of Lisieux area? HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  27. 30, 385 sq. ft. at a minimum of $100 per sq. ft. $3-4 m Cost of new school – minimum $8 m What is the cost to renovate St. Jerome? HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  28. That the Hamilton South Accommodation Review area be expanded, as it may impact school boundary changes A) That both St. Catherine of Siena and St. Jerome Catholic Elementary Schools be closed B) A new school be built to accommodate all students COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS(as of October 20, 2008) HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  29. That the Board not consolidate St. Catherine of Siena and St. Jerome Schools That the Board not renovate St. Catherine of Siena or St. Jerome School HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  30. Projected long-term growth from new developments (Rymal/Garth/Upper James) Impact on other schools (Corpus Christi, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, St. Vincent de Paul, Regina Mundi, St. Teresa of Avila) Utilize available spaces in other schools (ex. St. Vincent de Paul, Regina Mundi) Recommendation:Expand ARC and Review Boundary Changes HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  31. Opportunity to look at the “bigger picture” of the South-West Mountain Delays renovations as requested by St. Jerome (2006) May impact change of schools again for students in the St. Catherine/St. Thérèse areas Give additional consideration to anticipated growth in areas effecting Corpus Christi and St. Thérèse Growth may not impact immediate area for 5 to 15 years. (Rymal/Garth/ Upper James) Benefits/Challenges of Expanding ARC and Reviewing Boundary Changes HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  32. Reduce hard feelings between school communities Develop one new school identity Cost of renovations vs. cost of new building Identify site that is strategically located Some change of staffing Staffing and operational cost savings to Board Benefits/Challenges of Closing Both Schools - Building One New School HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  33. Build as “green/eco” school Include child care centre State-of-the-art features Fully accessible Transportation provided as per Board policy; students not to cross LINC Based on guaranteed funding from Ministry of Education Students not to be displaced during construction Need to develop a planning strategy to address the “new school” implementation process Considerations for New School HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  34. “New School” Enrolment Projections HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  35. St. Catherine of Siena/St. Jerome Combined 2009-2010TOTAL 545 STUDENTS (FTE 498) HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  36. St. Catherine of Siena/St. Jerome Combined 2010-2011TOTAL 524 STUDENTS (FTE 477) HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  37. St. Catherine of Siena/St. Jerome Combined 2011-2012TOTAL 515 STUDENTS (FTE 468) HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  38. Fewer combined classes Learning environment can be better organized to meet student needs More students – greater flexibility for placement of students Students can experience a variety of teaching styles More teachers, support staff More opportunities for teacher collaboration, planning Closed classrooms Larger gym Better computer lab facilities Benefits of New School HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  39. Transportation Demolition of buildings Maintenance of unused buildings Additional Costs HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  40. Consolidation implies the loss of one school identity, and a favouring of one school community Renovations do not seem fiscally responsible with the projected enrolment decline and increasing building costs Decisions regarding Consolidation and Renovation HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  41. NEXT STEPS Committee Meeting – November 10, 2008 Report is finalized and presented to the Director of Education for consideration. (Goal: November 24, 2008) The Director of Education reviews all information and prepares a report to be presented to the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees will make a decision regarding the schools under review. (Possible date : January 6, 2009) HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  42. Director’s Office: 905-525-2930 - Emilia Rastelli Superintendent’s Office 905-525-2930 Ext. 2147 Board Web Sitewww.hwcdsb.ca HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

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