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Barrhaven Public School Parent Council. Delegation to Business Services Committee – OCDSB January 13 th 2010. Overview. OSTA recommendation – “Option #4” Why Option #4 is not good for our community Safety concerns specifically related to Barrhaven Public School Next steps.
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Barrhaven Public School Parent Council Delegation to Business Services Committee – OCDSB January 13th 2010
Overview • OSTA recommendation – “Option #4” • Why Option #4 is not good for our community • Safety concerns specifically related to Barrhaven Public School • Next steps
OSTA Recommendations • Option #4 means the following changes:
Not Good For Our Community Or put another way… • Busses serving Catholics highschools in Barrhaven – 40 • Busses serving Public highschools in Barrhaven – 0 • Average time per school if Option #4 is passed: • Catholic School Board: 8.75 minutes • Public School Board: 18.5 minutes
Not Good For Our Community Safety issues for BPS
Is it worth the cost? • Predicted cost savings: $412,000 • Total bus routes in Barrhaven: 96 • Catholic Bus routes: 67, or 70% • Public Bus Routes: 29, or 30% • Are we really getting 50% of the costs savings? Or only 30% = $123,000
Next Steps Public School Board Separate School Board
Is it worth the cost? • Is $123,000 worth condoning:
Is it worth the cost? • Is $123,000 worth condoning:
Thank You Barrhaven Public School Parent Council