1. School District No. 42 Considering School Closure Riverside Elementary School October 6, 2009

2. School District No. 42 Considering School Closure October, 2009 Introductions

3. School District No. 42 Considering School Closure October, 2009 Background  2006-07 - Cornerstone Report recommends school closures  Fall, 2007 - Three schools considered for school closure. Decision made to not close schools at that time  Spring, 2009 - Riverside and Mount Crescent considered for closure. First meetings with parents.  Fall, 2009 - Consultation process continues

4. School District No. 42 Considering School Closure October, 2009 Purpose and Process  We will present the district staff perspective and share with you the many pieces that go into consideration for school closure  School closure is never tied to just one thing; many factors need to be considered together  We will give you all the information we have and try to bring an understanding of why we are here  At the end of the presentation you will have an opportunity to provide further input and ask questions that you feel have not been addressed in the presentation

5. School District No. 42 Considering School Closure October, 2009 What has changed since Spring 2009  Full-day kindergarten announced  Opening of new bridges  Enrolment continues to decline  Increased financial pressure on all school districts

6. School District No. 42 Considering School Closure October, 2009 Major issues raised in Spring 2009 Senior staff have taken all questions asked in the spring and incorporated them into the major categories that form the basis of this presentation: 1.Enrolment numbers 2.Facilities 3.Financial impact 4.Educational opportunities

7. School District No. 42 Considering School Closure October, 2009 1. District/School enrolment  Long range projections show a continuing downward trend  Large numbers of Grade 12 students are not being replaced by incoming Kindergarten students  Declining school enrolment  Capacity compared to utilization across the district

8. School District No. 42 Considering School Closure October, 2009 District enrolment Projection Report for Public School Headcount Enrolments 2008/09 Ministry of Education enrolment projections – all grades 2009201020112012201320142015201620172018 14,34914,12113,91813,77013,67913,65813,68213,76313,85614,021 Ministry of Education enrolment projections – elementary 2009201020112012201320142015201620172018 7,9307,8517,8337,8227,9008,0278,1158,1978,3388,487

9. 2009 District enrolment K-12 (Sept. 30/09) K123456789101112 1550 1551 1500 1492 1450 1428 1400 1350 1300 1250 12211223 1200 1150 1100 10601061 1050 1000 9819699909589771002 950 900 98196999095897710021060106112211223142814921551

10. Ministry of Education enrolment projections 200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020 126114103101102105107106108111 112 Enrolment by year 2005-2006379 2006-2007352 2007-2008300 2008-2009201 2009-201099 Riverside enrolment numbers (Sept 30/09) 2009 Enrolment by grade K1234567Total 715127910231699

11. Capacity2006-072007-082008-092009-10% Highland Park34036634532630590% Pitt Meadows471495511532563120% Davie Jones34025425227228885% Edith MacDermott 38734935336134489% Total1538150098% Difference between Capacity and utilization+38 Analyzing Capacity and Utilization: West

12. Capacity2006-072007-082008-092009-10% Albion457519530577586128% Alexander Rob. 518573575545555107% Blue Mountain31720217117015950% Kanaka Creek573584566553578100% Webster’s Corner 27013512211513048% Whonnock27022821223723085% Total2405223893% Difference between capacity and utilization+167 Analyzing Capacity and Utilization: East

13. Capacity2006-072007-082008-092009-10% Fairview49539036631928357% Riverside4713523002019921% Hammond51836237140144486% Maple Ridge51840639342842682% Glenwood41019218417116841% Laity View 69656557058160086% Alouette49540438238137676% Mount Crescent40120921219916641% Eric Langton47133831233235074% Harry Hooge47138737936035475% Yennadon60245646950553689% Golden Ears56449549146345581% Total6112425770% Difference between capacity and utilization+1855 Analyzing Capacity and Utilization: Centre

14. 2. Facilities  Age and expected lifespan  Construction quality  Access School District No. 42 Considering School Closure October, 2009

15. 3. Financial Implications Estimated year by year savings: $380,000  Principal salary and benefits  Clerical salary and benefits (full-time)  Custodial salary and benefits  Noon hour supervisors  Instructional supplies  Heat and light  Minor maintenance School District No. 42 Considering School Closure October, 2009

16. 4.Educational Opportunities Some things we have heard from people about the benefits of small schools:  Fewer classes at each grade level  Continuity with same teacher year to year  Less students at each grade level and in school  Access to communal space – gym, library  Cohesiveness of staff and parents School District No. 42 Considering School Closure October, 2009

17. 4.Educational Opportunities But what happens when they get really small…  Fewer classes at each grade level  Small peer groups  Less staff/parents to “spread out” tasks  Less time in the building by itinerant staff  Limited resources  Increased costs School District No. 42 Considering School Closure October, 2009

18. Next Steps  Reflect on tonight’s proceedings  Review all input received  Provide a recommendation to the Board on December 9, 2009 School District No. 42 Considering School Closure October, 2009

19. Future considerations if a decision is made to close a school  Development of a transition plan for an orderly and safe accommodation/placement of students  Consider secondary uses School District No. 42 Considering School Closure October, 2009

20. School District No. 42 Considering School Closure October, 2009 Please provide further input and ask questions that you feel have not been addressed in the presentation

21. School District No. 42 Considering School Closure October, 2009 Thank you