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HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE (ARC) PUBLIC MEETING #3

St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary School Monday September 29, 2008 7 P.M. HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE (ARC) PUBLIC MEETING #3. Prayer Welcome Introduction of Committee Members Background Hamilton South Accommodation Review Committee – Options

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HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE (ARC) PUBLIC MEETING #3

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  1. St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary School Monday September 29, 2008 7 P.M. HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE (ARC)PUBLIC MEETING #3 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

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

  3. Chair – Jackie Bajus Superintendent of Education Trustee – Sergio Manchia Ward 8 Hamilton South Accommodation Review Committee Members HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  4. St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary School Principal – Kevin MacIsaac Catholic School Council – Allison Mulholland Parish Representative – Tess Perez Community Rep. – Judy Hanta Hamilton South Accommodation Review Committee Members HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  5. St. Jerome Catholic Elementary School Principal – Linda Chittick Catholic School Council – Daniela DelMonaco Parish Representative – Tess Perez Community Rep. – Sam Esposto Hamilton East Accommodation Review Committee Members HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  6. 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 SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  7. 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 SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  8. 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 SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  9. 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

  10. Comparison of Elementary Enrolment 2000-2007 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  11. Enrolment Projections 2005 – 2015(From June, 2008 CN Watson Report) HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  12. 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 SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  13. 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 Pupil Accommodation Review Policy(S.09) HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  14. The Hamilton-South Accommodation Review Committee completed the School Valuation Frameworks for the 2 schools in Ward 8 currently under review. St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary School St. Jerome Catholic Elementary School Hamilton-South Accommodation Committee Review Area HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  15. The School Valuation Frameworks for St. Catherine of Siena and St. Jerome Catholic Elementary Schools were presented at the second Public Meeting held on March 26, 2008. The revised 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 SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  16. The Hamilton South Accommodation Review Committee met on April 7, April 28, May 27 and September 15, 2008 to review the input from Public Meeting #2. The committee discussed possible options for the two schools under review based on the review of the data. HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  17. Based on the School Valuation Framework data and community consultation, the committee is proposing 5 options for consideration in order that final recommendations be made to the Director of Education and Board of Trustees. Committee Discussions HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  18. 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 Committee – Proposed Options HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  19. St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary School Value to Students Academic: Grade 3/6 EQAO results exceed board and provincial results. Co-Curricular: full compliment of activities. Physical Layout: open concept, 1 closed classroom, portables, accessible. Gym: single gym, lacks change rooms, no spectator area. Library: open corridor traffic, not quiet reading areas. Computer Resource: good closed classroom area. Special Education: no privacy area for meetings. Front Door: visible by camera/door release. Main Office: not professional setting due to traffic HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  20. St. Jerome Catholic Elementary School Value to Students • Academic: Grade 3/6 EQAO results meet or exceed board and/or provincial results. • Co-Curricular: full compliment of activities. • Physical Layout: open concept, 2 closed classroom, portables, not fully accessible. • Gym: single gym, lacks change rooms, no spectator area. • Library: open corridor traffic, no quiet reading areas and little shelf space. • Computer Resource: open to traffic, limited expansion. • Special Education: 2 closed areas, no natural light. • Front Door: visible by camera/door release; safety concern re: washroom location. • Main Office: distance from entrance and principal’s office. HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  21. Value to the Community HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  22. Value to Local Economy HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  23. Value to Board – as of September 15, 2008 HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  24. Current Enrolments (2008-2009) St. Catherine of Siena 193 (177 FTE) 38 Out-of-Boundary (18 in St. Jerome area) 3 of 8 classes combined St. Jerome 370 (343.5 FTE) 3 Out-of-Boundary 6 of 16 classes combined HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  25. Projected Organization – St. Catherine of Siena HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  26. Projected Organizations – St. Jerome HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  27. Projected Organizations ofCombined Schools HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  28. OPTION #1: Change of Boundaries HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  29. OPTION #2: Consolidation HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  30. OPTION #3: Close 2 Schools Build 1 New School HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  31. OPTION #4: Renovations to Both Schools HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  32. OPTION #5: Expand Hamilton South ARC HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  33. NEXT STEPS Committee Meeting – October 20, 2008 Public Meeting #4 – October 27, 2008 Committee Meeting – November 10, 2008 Report is finalized and presented to the Director of Education for consideration. (Possibly by 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 dates : January 6 or January 20, 2009) HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

  34. Director’s Office: 905-525-2930 - Emilia Rastelli Superintendent’s Office 905-525-2930 Ext. 2147 Board Web Sitewww.hwcdsb.ca HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

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