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HAMILTON WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

PUBLIC MEETING #3 Cathedral High School Monday, May 5, 2008 7 P.M. HAMILTON WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE. Prayer Welcome Introduction of Committee Members Background Hamilton West Accommodation Review Committee - Options Discussion - Questions Adjournment - 8:30 p.m. AGENDA.

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HAMILTON WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

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  1. PUBLIC MEETING #3 Cathedral High School Monday, May 5, 2008 7 P.M. HAMILTON WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE HAMILTON WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

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

  3. Chair – Corrado Ciapanna Superintendent of Education Trustee – Louis Agro Wards 1 & 2 Hamilton West Accommodation Review Committee Members HAMILTON WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  4. St. Joseph Principal – Flora Nordoff Catholic School Council – Dan Lagan Community Rep. – Peter Giorgini Hamilton West Accommodation Review Committee Members HAMILTON WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  5. St. Lawrence Principal – Nancy D’Olimpio Catholic School Council–Susanne Caetano St. Lawrence Parish – Joe Wilhelm Community Rep. – Kathy Allen Fleet Hamilton West Accommodation Review Committee Members HAMILTON WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  6. St. Mary Principal – Jerry Crapsi Catholic School Council – Sandra O’Hoski St. Mary Parish – Fr.Francisco Janiero Community Rep. – Rev. Sue Ann Ward Hamilton WEST Accommodation Review Committee Members HAMILTON WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  7. 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 WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  8. 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 WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  9. 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 Funding Effects of Declining Enrolment HAMILTON WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  10. 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 WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  11. Comparison of Elementary Enrolment 2000-2007 HAMILTON WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

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

  13. 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 AnnualAccommodation Review Report HAMILTON WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

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

  15. Hamilton-WestAccommodation Committee Review Area • The Hamilton-West Accommodation Review Committee completed the School Valuation Frameworks for the 3 schools in Ward 1, 2 currently under review. • St. Joseph • St. Lawrence • St. Mary HAMILTON WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  16. School Valuation Frameworks The School Valuation Frameworks for St. Joseph, St. Lawrence and St. Mary Catholic Elementary Schools were presented at the second Public Meeting held on March 17, 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 HAMILTON WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  17. The Hamilton West Accommodation Review Committee met on April 14, 2008 to review the input from Public Meeting #2. The committee discussed possible options for the three schools under review based on the review of the data. HAMILTON WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  18. 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 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 WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  19. Option 1 Keep the status quo Option 2 St. Joseph CES stays open Option 3 Either St. Mary CES consolidates with St. Lawrence CES – or – St. Lawrence CES consolidates with St. Mary CES Scenarios/Options HAMILTON WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  20. Option 4 Move students from St. Mary CES to St. Lawrence CES with the following considerations: bus students south of Barton St. to St. Lawrence CES keep St. Mary CES building open to maintain and possibly expand the partnership with the community and house the Board’s Information Communication Technology Department make necessary renovations to St. Lawrence CES to enhance the learning environment for all attending students HAMILTON WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  21. Committee Meeting –May 2008 Public Meeting #4 – June 23, 2008 Committee Meeting – TBD – September 2008 The Hamilton-West 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 WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  22. Director’s Office: 905-525-2930 - Emilia Rastelli - Sandra Giacinti Superintendent’s Office 905-525-2930 ext. 2205 Board Web Sitewww.hwcdsb.ca HAMILTON WEST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

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