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HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW
COMMITTEE (ARC)
PUBLIC MEETING # 4
St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
7 P.M.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
AGENDA Prayer Welcome / Introductions Background Hamilton East Accommodation Review
Committee – Findings and Recommendations
Feedback/questions pertaining to recommendations
Adjournment - 9:00 p.m.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Hamilton East Accommodation Review Committee Members
Chair – Patricia Amos
Superintendent of Education
Trustee – Linda DiBartolomeo
Ward 5
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Hamilton East Accommodation Review Committee Members
St. Christopher
Principal – Loretta Ferro
Catholic School Council – John Zimmerman
St. John the Baptist Parish – Terri Persaud
Community Rep. – Bill MacIntosh
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Hamilton East Accommodation Review Committee Members
St. David
Principal – Sandra Scime
Catholic School Council – Ralph Urciuoli
St. Eugene Parish – Maxine Whitehead
Incarnation Parish – Kerry Dwyer-Mitchell
Community Rep. – Luisa Butera
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Hamilton East Accommodation Review Committee Members
St. Luke
Principal – Marcelo DeAngelis
Catholic School Council – Anita Thompson
St. Luke Parish – Lucienne Rowan
Community Rep. – Marco Fortino
HAMILTON EAST 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.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
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 EAST 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.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Addressing Growth AreasSince 2000, the Board has opened 6 new elementary schools:
Guardian Angels Holy Name of Mary Mother Teresa Pope John Paul St. Mark St. Thérèse of Lisieux
A new Immaculate Heart of Mary school was built to replace the former school. The new school opened in January 2007.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
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 EAST 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 EAST 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 EAST 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 EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Pupil Accommodation Review Policy(S.09)
According to Ministry and Board Policy, the Accommodation Review Process must include a group of schools within the review area and not a single school.
The process is intended to include broader consultation and review of data from multiple schools in order to help facilitate the development of viable and practical solutions for student accommodation.
HAMILTON EAST 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 EAST 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 EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Enrolment Projections 2005 – 2015(From March 2, 2007 Board 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 EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Key indicators critical to the school accommodation review process are:
A school may no longer be viable based on low enrolment which presents difficulty in meeting the educational needs of the students.
Per pupil operating costs may be above Ministry funding allocations.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
The School Valuation Framework helps to measure the key indicators by examining school data
related to each of the following categories:
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 EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Hamilton-East Accommodation Review Committee Meetings and Public Meetings
Committee Meeting June 21, 2007Committee Meeting September 17, 2007Committee Meeting October 23, 2007Public Meeting #1 October 30, 2007Committee Meeting November 15, 2007Public Meeting #2 November 29, 2007Committee Meeting January 15, 2008Public Meeting #3 January 24, 2008Committee Meeting February 7, 2008Committee Meeting February 13, 2008Public Meeting #4 February 20, 2008Committee Meeting February 26, 2008
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Hamilton-East Accommodation Review Committee Meetings and Public Meetings
Public Meeting #1 October 30, 2007
Outlined the mandate of the Accommodation Review Committee – Ministry and Board Policies and Guidelines, the Terms of Reference and the process to be followed. Reviewed of March and April 2007 Board Accommodation Reports.
Public Meeting #2 November 29, 2007
Presentation of draft School Valuation Framework documents for St. Christopher, St. David, St. Luke
Public Meeting #3 January 24, 2008
Presentation of accommodation options
Public Meeting #4 February 20, 2008
Draft School Valuation Report – Recommendations for the Director of Education
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Hamilton-East ARC – Recommendations School Valuation Frameworks
Based on the review of data from the School Valuation Frameworks for St. David and St. Luke Catholic Elementary School, as well as from input from the Public meetings, the Hamilton-East Accommodation Review Committee will recommend to the Director of Education that St. David Catholic Elementary School and St. Luke Catholic Elementary School are viable and should not be considered for closure or consolidation.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Review of Options for St. Christopher
At Public Meeting #3 the Hamilton-East ARC indicated to the community that St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School was being considered for possible closure/consolidation based on a review of the data from the School Valuation Frameworks.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
The main reason for this option to be considered was based on “Value of the School to the Student”.
Declining enrolment would have a significant impact on the grade structures which would result in triple grades in 2008-2009 and four grades in a class in 2009 – 2010.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
JK 6 K 6Grade 1 8Grade 2 5Grade 3 8Grade 4 9 Total EnrolmentGrade 5 12 95Grade 6 13 89FTEGrade 7 19Grade 8 9
2008-2009 St. Christopher Enrolment Including 17 Out of Boundary Students
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Class Structure
JK/K Grade 1 14 students – triple grades( 6 JK in a.m. with 8 Grade 1, 6 K in p.m. with 8 Grade 1 )
Grade 2, 3, 4 22 students – triple grades
Grade 5/6 25 students - 2 grades
Grade 7/8 28 students – 2 grades
St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School
2008-2009 - Including Out of Boundary Students
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
2009-2010St. Christopher – Including Out of Boundary Students
JK 6K 6Grade 1 6Grade 2 8Grade 3 5Grade 4 8Grade 5 9Grade 6 12Grade 7 13Grade 8 19
Enrolment 92 or 86 FTE
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
2009-2010St. Christopher – Including Out of Boundary Students
JK / K / Grade 1 / Grade 2 = 20
(four grades)
Grade 3 / 4 / 5 = 22
(triple grades)
Grade 6/7 = 25
(cross division combined grades)
Grade 8 = 19
(below contract/funding allocation)
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Combined grades Triple grades Four grades in a class Cross divisional classes Different learning environments required for JK/K
and Grade 1 and 2 Wide range of ages within each class Very large number of curriculum expectations Wide range of abilities – students working above
and below grade level – students on an Individual Education Plan, Students with Special Needs, English Language Learners
Challenges
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Fewer teachers providing instruction Less opportunities for teacher collaboration Fewer teachers for Supervision Fewer teachers for co-curricular activities Very difficult to plan, teach and assess multiple
curriculum expectations Less opportunity for teacher mentoring Sacramental preparation EQAO Outdoor education/field trips – range of ages
Challenges
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
The second reason that the option for consolidation/closure of St. Christopher was based on Value to the Board.
The per pupil operating costs for the schools under review in Hamilton East are:
St. Christopher $11, 150 per student St. David $6, 375.43 per student St. Luke $5, 920.94 per student
From the school year 2008-2009 onward, the cost to operate St. Christopher would increase based on the lower number of full time equivalent students and the increasing long term renewal costs.
Estimated cost of renewal projects for St. Christopher over next
10 years = $1,243,332.00
Operating Costs
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
The Hamilton-East Accommodation Review Committee discussed the question:
Could an alternative boundary organization offer better long-term opportunities to provide quality educational programs / services and accommodations for students within current fiscal realities?
Possible Boundary Changes
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
The committee discussed the possible expansion of the St. Christopher boundary from its current boundary to include a larger catchment area – from Kenilworth Avenue to the Red Hill Valley and from King Street to the rail tracks.
The committee accepted the fact that students who were currently residing in the expanded boundary would not want to change schools and attend St. Christopher school.
The committee investigated the possible number of students that may move into the area of the expanded boundary within the next 3-5 years.
Approximately 25 students may move into the expanded boundary area over the next 3-5 years
Possible Boundary Changes
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
St. Christopher population over the next 3-5 years, based on the CN Watson report
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
83 71 67 64 59
C.N. Watson report excludes out of boundary students.
In September 2008 there would be 17 additional out of boundary students if St. Christopher were to remain open.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
If the school remained open for 3-5 years, the expanded boundary would still not boost enrolment at St. Christopher.
All schools in the area surrounding St. Christopher are also facing significant decline in enrolment over the next 3-5 years.
Changing boundaries to help one school will only have a negative impact on another school. Since all the schools in lower east Hamilton are under review due to declining enrolment, changing boundaries was not accepted as a viable solution.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Based on the data from the School Valuation Framework, there are 2884 empty pupil spaces within an 8 km radius of St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School.
This is the equivalent of 28 schools the size of
St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School.
Demographics
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
The committee was asked to outline a potential boundary re-organization that would meet the range of mandatory and optional programs and ensure long-term program quality for the students.
The committee investigated a boundary change that would see the boundary of St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School expanded to include the current St. Christopher student population.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Consolidation St. John the Baptist / St. Christopher’s Possible Class Structures – Scenario 1
JK 20JK/K 20K 20Grade 1 20Grade 1/2 20 (14 + 6)Grade 2 19Grade 3 19Grade 3 19Grade 4 30Grade 4/5 29 (15 + 14)Grade 5 32Grade 6 27Grade 7 29Grade 7 30Grade 8 25Grade 8 25
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Consolidation St. John the Baptist / St. ChristopherPossible Class Structure – Scenario 2
JK 20JK/K 20K 20Grade 1 20Grade 1/2 20 (14 + 6)Grade 2 19Grade 3 19Grade 3 19Grade 4 22Grade 4 23Grade 5 23 Grade 5 23Grade 6 27Grade 7 29Grade 7 30Grade 8 25Grade 8 25
Total = 384 or 369 FTE
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Benefits of Consolidation
Less combined classes No triple grade classes No classes with 4 grades in one class No cross divisional classes Learning environment can be better organized to
meet needs of students Age range of students within classes more
appropriate More teachers More opportunities for teacher collaboration,
mentoring Curriculum much more manageable
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Benefits of Consolidation
Larger, newer gymnasium Newer computer lab Large closed classrooms More students – greater flexibility for
placement of students Students can experience a variety of
teaching styles Next to church
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Concerns
Multi-levels Playground space
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Additional Costs Transportation –approx. $35,000.00 Upgrades to receiving school
Potential cost savings: 1.2 million dollars in renewal costs Approximately $600,000.00 in annual
salary costs Approximately $35,000.00 in annual
maintenance costs
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Hamilton-East Accommodation Review Committee Recommendations
Based on the findings of the School Accommodation Review process, the Hamilton-East Accommodation Review Committee is recommending that St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School be closed effective June 30, 2008 and be consolidated with St. John the Baptist effective September, 2008.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
The committee recommends that the
current bussing distances – 1.2 km for JK and K students and 1.6 km for Grade 1-8 students be applied to the new boundary subject to the Transportation Policy.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
The committee recommends that all out of boundary students currently attending St. Christopher Elementary School be allowed to attend St. John the Baptist Catholic Elementary School effective September 2008.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
The committee recommends that
current out of boundary students from St. Christopher be allowed to take the bus to St. John the Baptist if they can be picked up at designated stops provided for St. Christopher students.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
The committee recommends that the Board establish the new boundary for St. John the Baptist that will include all or part of the current St. Christopher boundary.
The committee recommends that any current
St. Christopher students and their siblings who live outside of the new catchment boundary for St. John the Baptist area be “grandfathered” to complete their elementary education at St. John the Baptist if they so choose.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
The committee recommends that when new boundaries are established by the board, students living within the St. Eugene boundary be provided bus transportation based on the Board Transportation policy – 1.2 km for JK and K students, and 1.6 km for Grade 1-8 students if they elect to attend St. Eugene school.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Hamilton-East Accommodation Review Committee Recommendations
Information relating to the recommended consolidation of St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School with St. John the Baptist, should be shared with all current families (as well as all newly registered families for 2008-2009) via the Principal by Thursday February 28, 2008.
Parents should be given an opportunity to express possible alternative school placements for consideration for their child/children for September 2008.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
The Hamilton East Accommodation Review Committee will include possible enhancements to St. John the Baptist in the report to be presented to the Director.
The estimated cost of the possible enhancements would be included in the report.
The possible enhancements would be prioritized in the report and may include upgrades to some classrooms, more air conditioning, possible relocation of the Library Information Centre, and possible relocation of the main office.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
In the event that the Board decides to close St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School, the Hamilton East Accommodation Review Committee understands that the Board must follow the established Ministry of Education policies relating to the transfer or sale of existing buildings currently owned by the Board.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
NEXT STEPS
Committee Meeting - February 26, 2008
The Hamilton East Accommodation Review Committee final report to the Director of Education. (February 27, 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 May 6, 2008)
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
NEXT STEPS
If the Board decides to close St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School, the principal of St. Christopher will organize transition activities for the students and families.
Plans to upgrades the receiving school will be developed and implemented based on budget and timelines.
Parents will have an opportunity to participate in a tour of the receiving school.
Plans will be developed for the closing of St. Christopher Catholic Elementary School.
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Director’s Office:
905-525-2930 - Emilia Rastelli
Superintendent’s Office
905-525-2930 Ext. 2203
Board Web Sitewww.hwcdsb.ca
HAMILTON EAST ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE