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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.
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AGENDA
Prayer Welcome Introduction of Committee Members Background Hamilton South Accommodation Review Committee – Recommendations Discussion – Questions Adjournment - 9:00 p.m. HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Hamilton South Accommodation Review Committee Members Chair – Jackie Bajus Superintendent of Education Trustee – Sergio Manchia Ward 8 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Hamilton South Accommodation Review Committee Members
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary Schoo l
Principal – Kevin MacIsaac Catholic School Council – Allison Mulholland Parish Representative – Tess Perez Community Rep. – Judy Hanta HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Hamilton East Accommodation Review Committee Members
St. Jerome Catholic Elementary School
Principal – Linda Chittick Catholic School Council – Daniela DelMonaco Parish Representative – Tess Perez Community Rep. – Sam Esposto HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
In keeping with the following: Education Act s. 8(1) Ministry of Education Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines – October 31, 2006 Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board Policy S. 09 The Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board shall review its pupil accommodation requirements annually.
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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 SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Pupil Accommodation Review Policy (S.09) 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.
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Addressing Growth Areas Since 1998, the Board has opened 6 new elementary schools: Guardian Angels Holy Name of Mary Mother Teresa Pope John Paul St. Mark St. Th érèse of Lisieux A new Immaculate Heart of Mary School was built to replace the former school. The new school opened in January 2007.
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H.W.C.D.S.B. Capital Plan 2007 Funding Requests to Ministry of Education 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 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
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
H.W.C.D.S.B. Past School Closures – Due to Decline in Enrolment St. Emeric St. Charles Garnier St. Thomas Aquinas Holy Rosary HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
H.W.C.D.S.B. School Closure/Consolidation Christ the King / Canadian Martyrs St. Bernard / St. David St. Cecilia / Mother Teresa St. Anthony / St. Luke St. Joan of Arc / St. Agnes HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Challenges of Declining Enrolment 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. HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
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
Comparison of Elementary Enrolment 2000-2007
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
20,566 20,874 20,930 20,745 20,320 20,036 19,725 19,391 +/ 308 +/ 56 +/ -185 +/ -425 +/ -284 +/ -311 +/ -334 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Enrolment Projections 2005 – 2015 (From June, 2008 CN Watson Report)
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
20,036 19,725 19,407 19,227 19,109 18,974 18,858 18,768 18,739 18,650 18,564 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
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 SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Hamilton-South Accommodation Review Committee Meetings and Public Meetings Committee Meeting Committee Meeting Committee Meeting
Public Meeting #1
Committee Meeting
Public Meeting #2
Committee Meeting Committee Meeting Committee Meeting Committee Meeting
Public Meeting #3
Committee Meeting
Public Meeting #4
Committee Meeting October 23, 2007 November 26, 2007 January 14, 2008
February 11, 2008
February 25, 2008
March 26, 2008
April 7, 2008 April 28, 2008 May 27, 2008 September 15, 2008
September 29, 2008
October 20, 2008
October 27, 2008
November 10, 2008 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Hamilton-South Accommodation Review Committee Meetings and Public Meetings
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
Presentation of draft School Valuation Framework documents for St. Catherine of Siena and St. Jerome
Public Meeting #3
Presentation of accommodation options
March 26, 2008 September 29, 2008 Public Meeting #4 October 27, 2008
Draft School Valuation Report – Recommendations for the Director of Education HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Committee Discussions
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. HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Committee – Proposed Options (September 29, 2008) 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 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Questions Arising from Public Meeting #3 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 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
What will the cost per pupil be if the schools consolidate?
$5,200 - $6,000 Varies based on years of experience and qualifications HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
What is the number of staff lost if schools consolidate?
1 Principal 1 Secretary 1 Custodian 1 SERT .5 Teacher-Librarian Gain .5 VP HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
What is the number of out-of-boundary students from St. Catherine of Siena who belong in the St. Thérèse of Lisieux area?
23 Students 47 students in the St. Catherine of Siena area attend other schools HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
What is the cost to renovate St. Jerome?
30, 385 sq. ft. at a minimum of $100 per sq. ft.
$3-4 m Cost of new school – minimum $8 m HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS (as of October 20, 2008) 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 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
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
Recommendation: Expand ARC and Review Boundary Changes 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) HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Benefits/Challenges of Expanding ARC and Reviewing Boundary Changes 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) HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Benefits/Challenges of Closing Both Schools - Building One New School 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 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Considerations for New School 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 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
“New School” Enrolment Projections
School Area 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
St. Jerome 347 335 322 304 300 279 277 St. Catherine 179 171 166 162 157 157 158 Consolidation Total 526 506 488 466 457 436 435
School Area
St. Jerome
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
273 254 253 253 250 249 248 St. Catherine 156 156 150 148 147 146 145 Consolidation Total 429 406 403 401 397 395 393 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
St. Catherine of Siena/St. Jerome Combined 2009-2010 TOTAL 545 STUDENTS (FTE 498)
COMBINED COMBINED GRADE
JK JK JK/SK SK SK 1 1 2 2 2/3 3 3
STRAIGHT
19 19 9 19 19 19 19 20 20 12 20 20 9 6
GRADE
3 4 4 5 5/6 6 6 8 8 7 7
STRAIGHT
18 27 26 31 22 31 30 28 28 34 34 6 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
St. Catherine of Siena/St. Jerome Combined 2010-2011 TOTAL 524 STUDENTS (FTE 477)
COMBINED COMBINED GRADE
JK JK JK/SK SK SK 1 1 1/2 2 2/3 3 3
STRAIGHT
19 19 9 19 19 19 19 9 20 8 20 20 9 10 12
GRADE
4 4 4/5 6 7 5 6 7 8 8
STRAIGHT
28 28 8 31 27 26 33 34 28 28 22 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
St. Catherine of Siena/St. Jerome Combined 2011-2012 TOTAL 515 STUDENTS (FTE 468)
COMBINED COMBINED GRADE
JK JK JK/SK SK SK 1 1 1/2 2 2 3 3
STRAIGHT
19 19 9 19 19 19 19 9 19 19 18 20 9 9
GRADE
4 4 5 6 7 5 6 7 8 8
STRAIGHT
26 26 32 32 26 27 26 27 33 34 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Benefits of New School 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 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Additional Costs Transportation Demolition of buildings Maintenance of unused buildings HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Decisions regarding Consolidation and Renovation 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 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
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
Board Web Site www.hwcdsb.ca
Director’s Office: 905-525-2930 - Emilia Rastelli Superintendent’s Office 905-525-2930 Ext. 2147 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
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