Kingsclear Consolidated School

1. Kingsclear Consolidated School Parent / Community Meeting November 29, 2010

2. Information • Kingsclear Consolidated School was constructed in 1950 • Wood frame building comprised of 1350 sq. m. of floor space • Situated on a 4.16 acre site • Official September 30, 2010 enrolment - 117 (Enrolment Nov 24th - 121) • $288,346 in facility upgrades since 02-03

3. Background • April 2009 – PSSC expressed concern regarding the condition of Kingsclear Consolidated School and its ability to accommodate the needs of students and staff. • June 2009 – The district recommended a full review of the facility.

4. Background • June 2009 – District Education Council recommended to the Minister that an evaluation of program and curriculum needs and the condition of the facility be conducted. • Summer 2009 – Consultant engaged to evaluate the facility condition. • September, 2009 – Consultant report received.

5. Background • November 2, 2009 – Consultant’s report shared with PSSC. • February 22, 2010 – PSSC meeting to discuss options for the future of Kingsclear Consolidated School. • May 31, 2010 – received letter from PSSC requesting major renovations.

6. Background • It was made clear to the District that the community wishes to ensure the future existence of Kingsclear Consolidated School.

7. Background • June, 2010 -- District Education Council recommended to the Minister that a full study of the sustainability of Kingsclear Consolidated School in accordance with Policy 409: Multi-Year School Infrastructure Planning be undertaken as a Major Capital Project for 2011-2012.

8. Background • September, 2010 – Received revised consultant’s report. • Revisions not included in original report: • Elevator essential to meet accessibility requirements. • Recommendation that a structural analysis be completed prior to any major renovation. Typically buildings of this period are seismically deficient. • Programming deficiencies will not be addressed without the incorporation of a new addition. • An addition will reduce already limited parking and hard surface play areas. • Revised costs to reflect above. • Renovation increased from $1,990,000 to $3,045,000 • Addition increased from $5,950,000 to $6,683,000

9. Background • In accordance with Policy 409, outcomes of a sustainability study can include maintaining the status quo, repairing the school or closing the school and placing students elsewhere.

10. Sustainability Study Factors • Enrolment Trends – steady or marginal increase • Health & Safety – ongoing minor & preventative maintenance • Quality of Education Programs & Services • Transportation – 78% of students are eligible for bussing • Finances – Operational costs comparable to other schools • Impact on local community – desire to keep a community-based school • Most scenarios would impact other school communities

11. Options • Option 1 • Maintain status quo with regard to program delivery and facility; physical education and French Immersion continue offsite. • Ongoing minor and preventative maintenance will ensure that health and safety issues are addressed.

12. Options • Option 2 • Maintain status quo with regard to program delivery. • Upgrade facility as per ADI Building Assessment ($3,045,000) through the annual Major Capital Improvement Process. • This project would become part of the existing major capital improvement process, normally phased over a number of years and prioritized with all other district projects.

13. Summary • Numerous options were evaluated. With the exception of Options 1 & 2, all have significant impact on one or more school communities. • Enrolment does not support construction of a new facility without affecting other school communities. • Cost of the proposed addition is not feasible given proximity to a school which could accommodate the current population with a lower cost addition.

14. What’s next? • Report back to District Education Council on December 9, 2010 for further direction. • Recommending Option 2.

15. Questions & Comments