HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE PUBLIC MEETING #1 St. Catherine of Siena Elementary School Monday February 11, P.M.

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA Prayer Welcome Introduction of Committee Members Accommodation Review Process Questions Adjournment - 8:30 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 Principal – Kevin MacIsaac Catholic School Council – A llisonMulhulland Annunciation Parish – Tess Perez Community Representative – Judy Hanta

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Hamilton South Accommodation Review Committee Members St. Jerome Principal – Linda Chittick Catholic School Council– Daniela DelMonaco Annunciation Parish – Tess Perez Community Representative – 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.

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Effects of Declining Enrolment Declining enrolment presents many challenges and obstacles to sustain viable schools. Grade structures and the reduction of teaching staff make it difficult for the Board to accommodate the needs of all students. (combined grades)

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 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 Enrolment is the major factor in the overall operating and capital funding for a school board. Enrolment and demographics determine to need for facilities. Enrolment is the major component of the Ministry of Education funding model. Enrolment is the key determinant of staffing. Given certain sizes and structures of schools, programs can be limited or enhanced based on enrolment.

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Ministry of Education New Capital Funding Program District school boards are to review their long term accommodation needs annually. Local board data submitted annually to Ministry. Ministry reviews data to determine provincial priorities related to funding capital projects in the upcoming years.

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Data Submission to Ministry Includes: 10 year enrolment projections Identification of current and future accommodation needs Estimate of capital expenditures related to future school projects 10 year estimate of expenditures related to school renewal 10 year estimate of expenditures related to school operations

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Comparison of Elementary Enrolment ,56620,87420,93020,74520,32020,03619,72519,391 +/ /- 56 +/ / / / /- -334

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Enrolment Projections 2005 – 2015 (From March 2, 2007 Board Report) ,03619,72519,40719,22719,10918,97418,85818,76818,73918,65018,564

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Declining Enrolment The HWCDSB has experienced and will continue to experience declining enrolment within the Board.

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Enrolment – October 2006 JKK JKK , 391 / 17,794 FTE 19,725 / 18,043 FTE Enrolment – October 2007

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Factors Influencing Decline in Enrolment Birth rate – number of 0-3 year olds has decreased by 8% since 1996 Average size of family Immigration Residential construction Catholicity of area

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Shifting Student Population In the last few years, increased housing activity has caused a shift in the population – i.e. – families moving from the lower city to the developing areas on the escarpment and in the suburbs. Such a pattern of growth and decline has an impact on the system. As the enrolment in the lower city schools continues to decline, the enrolment in schools in the developing areas on the escarpment and suburbs continues to increase.

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Historical and Future Redevelopment Enrolments have been declining in the lower city for a number of years. Since the 1980’s there have been a number of school closures and consolidations due to declining enrolment: St. Emeric - closed St. Charles - closed St. Thomas Aquinas – closed

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Addressing Shifting Student Population Since 2000, the Board has closed and consolidated 5 schools: Christ the King – with Canadian Martyrs St. Bernard – with St. David St. Cecilia – with Mother Teresa St. Anthony - with St. Luke St. Joan of Arc - with St. Agnes

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Addressing Shifting Student Population Since 2000, the Board has opened 6 elementary schools: Guardian Angels Holy Name of Mary Mother Teresa Pope John Paul II St. Mark St. Therese of Liseux

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE HWCDSB Capital Plan Ancaster – new school Heritage Green – new school Flamborough – new school Binbrook – new school St. Thomas More – addition St. Jean de Brebeuf - addition

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Board Recommendation March 6, 2007 “That the Board direct staff to prepare a report to the next meeting of the Committee of the Whole which identifies schools that should be considered for possible consolidation or closure review.”

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Board Recommendation April 10, 2007 “That the Board approve the pupil accommodation review for the: SOUTH Review Area St. Christopher, St. David, St. Luke Central Review Area St. Helen, St. Eugene, Holy Family, St. John the Baptist, Holy Name of Jesus, St. Ann, St. Columba, St. Patrick, St. Brigid West Review Area St. Lawrence, St. Mary, St. Joseph South Review Area St. Jerome St. Catherine of Sienna 17 / 53 Elementary Schools currently under review

HAMILTON SOUTH 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 SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Pupil Accommodation Review Policy (S.09) The annual review of the Board’s pupil accommodation requirements shall examine the on-going viability and operation of any of its schools. This accommodation review would take into consideration questions such as declining enrolments and/or overcrowding, facility needs and programming, financial realities, aging building and the need for new facilities.

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 assess each of the following: 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 Committee Review Area Currently the Hamilton-South Accommodation Review Committee is working on the School Valuation Frameworks for the 2 schools in Ward 8: St. Catherine of Siena St. Jerome

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Value to Students Adequacy of internal physical space to support learning and development Safety Range of programs Accessibility Adequacy of external physical space Academic outcomes Quality of the learning environment Proximity to other community resources Co-curricular activities

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Value to Board Adequacy of the site Proximity to students Cost to operate Long term capital/renewal costs Enrolment factors Staffing

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Value to the Community Interaction between the school and the parish Value of the school if it is the only Catholic school in the community Utilization of the school facility by community groups School grounds as green space and/or available for recreational use School as a partner in other government initiatives Range of programs offered that serve both students and community members

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Value to the Local Economy Availability of training opportunities or partnerships with business Value of the school if it is the only Catholic school in the community Other potential impacts of closure/consolidation

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Sharing of Findings School Valuation Framework Second Public Meeting At the, March 26, 2008 Public Meeting, each school in the Review Area will share the School Valuation Framework data for their school. The public will be invited to discuss the data presented for each school and provide feedback to the committee.

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE The Accommodation Review Committee shall: Conduct a minimum of 4 public meetings -February 11, March 26, April 28, September 15, 2008 Prepare a report for presentation to the Administration at the Board

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE The Administration shall: Review and analyse the School Valuation Report submitted by the Review Committee Present its findings and recommendations to the Board of Trustees

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE The Board of Trustees will make a decision regarding the schools under review. The decision could include: –Maintain the status quo –Recommend boundary changes –Recommend Closure/consolidation

HAMILTON SOUTH ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE Director’s Office: Terri Campanella Superintendent’s Office Ext Board Web Site

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