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HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE PUBLIC MEETING #3

Cathedral High School Monday, June 16, 2008 7 P.M. HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE PUBLIC MEETING #3. Prayer Welcome Introduction of Committee Members Background Hamilton Central Accommodation Review Committee-Options Discussion-Questions Adjournment - 8:30 p.m.

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HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE PUBLIC MEETING #3

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  1. Cathedral High School Monday, June 16, 2008 7 P.M. HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEEPUBLIC MEETING #3 HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  2. Prayer Welcome Introduction of Committee Members Background Hamilton Central Accommodation Review Committee-Options Discussion-Questions Adjournment - 8:30 p.m. AGENDA HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  3. Chair – Corrado Ciapanna Superintendent of Education Trustee – Ralph Agostino Wards 3 & 4 Hamilton Central Accommodation Review Committee Members HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  4. Holy Family Principal – Linda Vallinga Catholic School Council – Pat Tarasca Catholic School Council-Tracy Condotta Parish Rep.– Geraldine Copps Community Rep. – Duane Dahl Hamilton Central Accommodation Review Committee Members HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  5. Holy Name of Jesus Principal – Jenny Frappa Catholic School Council – Christina Lipari Community Rep. – Rose Chiasson Hamilton Central Accommodation Review Committee Members HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  6. St. Ann Principal – Vito Picheca St. Ann Parish – Brian Nestor School Council Rep. – Randy Robichaud Community Rep.- Carolyn McCann Hamilton Central Accommodation Review Committee Members HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  7. St. Brigid Principal – Julie Angiolillo Parish Rep. – David Watts Community Rep. – George Bolton Hamilton Central Accommodation Review Committee Members HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  8. St. Columba Principal-Zenon Holadyk School Council Rep.-Karen Herron Parish Rep. – David Watts Hamilton Central Accommodation ReviewCommittee Members HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  9. St. Eugene Principal-Josie Pini School Council Rep.-Eileen Rieger Parish Rep.-Bill Clarke Community Rep.-Nancy Gagnon Hamilton Central Accommodation ReviewCommittee Members HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  10. St. Helen Principal-Danny Donato School Council Rep.-Jeff Laing Parish Rep.-Maria Custodio Community Rep.-Melissa Brown Hamilton Central Accommodation ReviewCommittee Members HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  11. St. John the Baptist Principal-Mary Tice School Council Rep.-Lawrence Lech Parish Rep.-David Martin Hamilton Central Accommodation ReviewCommittee Members HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  12. St. Patrick Principal-Cynthia Martino School Council Rep.-Tony Borges Parish Rep.-David Watts Community Rep.-Kay Bojin Hamilton Central Accommodation ReviewCommittee Members HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  13. 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 CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  14. Pupil Accommodation Review Policy(S.09) 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. HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  15. School boards are funded by the Provincial Government based on actual student enrolment The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board is facing the challenges of declining enrolment across the city Some schools are not or will not be viable based on declining enrolment Grade structures and the reduction of teaching staff make it difficult for the Board to accommodate the needs of all students. (triple grades) School Board FundingEffects of Declining Enrolment HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  16. 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 CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  17. Comparison of Elementary Enrolment 2000-2007 HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  18. Enrolment Projections 2005 – 2015(From March 2, 2007 Board Report) HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  19. The Board established 4 Accommodation Review Committees: Hamilton East Ward 5 Hamilton Central Ward 3, 4 Hamilton West Ward 1, 2 Hamilton South Ward 8 Board Response to Annual Accommodation Review Report HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  20. Pupil Accommodation Review Policy(S.09) A School Valuation Framework shall be conducted on each school under review. The process shall assess each of the following: • 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 HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  21. Currently the Hamilton Central Accommodation Review Committee has completed the School Valuation Frameworks for the 9 schools in Wards 3 & 4: Holy Family St. Eugene Holy Name of Jesus St. Helen St. Ann St. John St. Brigid St. Patrick St. Columba Hamilton CentralAccommodation Committee Review Area HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  22. The School Valuation Frameworks for Holy Family, Holy Name of Jesus, St. Ann, St. Brigid, St. Columba, St. Eugene, St. Helen, St. John and St. Patrick were presented at the second Public Meeting held on March 3, 2008. The documents are posted on the Board web site. Links can also be found on each of the school’s web pages. www.hwcdsb.ca School Valuation Frameworks HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  23. The Hamilton Central Accommodation Review Committee met on April 7 and April 28, 2008 to review the input from Public Meeting #2.The committee discussed possible options for the nine schools under review based on the review of the data. HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  24. 1. School Valuation Framework Data: 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 2. Community Consultation Items: Small schools (300-500) Facilities-upgrade -location (transportation/expansion) -accessibility (wheelchair) -closed classroom Classes (straight grade/splits/triple) Church/school School Community? Consolidation Taxes Committee Discussions HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  25. St. Helen consolidates with St. Eugene -refurbish St. Eugene St. Columba consolidates with St. Ann -build new school on St. Ann location Holy Name of Jesus consolidates with Holy Family -refurbish Holy Family St. Christopher is consolidating with St. John, therefore, St. John stays open St. Patrick stays open St. Brigid stays open The revenue received from the sale of the properties of the schools that do close be reserved for upgrades in central city schools Scenarios/Options HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  26. Committee Meeting-September 8, 2008 Public Meeting #4-September 22, 2008 at Cathedral School, 7p.m. Committee Meeting-October 6, 2008 The Hamilton Central Accommodation Review Committee finalizes its report and presents it to the Director of Education for his consideration (possibly October 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 (possibly November 2008) NEXT STEPS HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  27. Director’s Office: 905-525-2930 - Sandra Giacinti - Emilia Rastelli Superintendent’s Office 905-525-2930 Ext. 2206 Board Web Sitewww.hwcdsb.ca HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  28. QUESTIONS HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

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