HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE PUBLIC MEETING #1

1. Cathedral High School Monday, January 28, 2008 7 P.M. HAMILTON CENTRAL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEEPUBLIC MEETING #1 CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

2. Prayer Welcome Introduction of Committee Members Accommodation Review Process Questions Adjournment - 8:30 p.m. AGENDA CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

3. Chair – Corrado Ciapanna Superintendent of Education Trustee – Ralph Agostino Wards 3 & 4 Hamilton Central Accommodation Review Committee Members CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

4. Holy Family Principal – Linda Vallinga Catholic School Council – Pat Tarasca Catholic School Council-Tracy Condotta Parish Rep.– Geraldine Copps Community Rep. – Duane Dahl Hamilton Central Accommodation Review Committee Members CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

5. Holy Name of Jesus Principal – Jenny Frappa Catholic School Council – Christina Lipari Community Rep. – Rose Chiasson Hamilton Central Accommodation Review Committee Members CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

6. St. Ann Principal – Vito Picheca St. Ann Parish – Brian Nestor Community Rep. – Randy Robichaud Hamilton Central Accommodation Review Committee Members CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

7. St. Brigid Principal – Julie Angiolillo Parish Rep. – David Watts Community Rep. – George Bolton Hamilton Central Accommodation Review Committee Members CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

8. St. Columba Principal-Zenon Holadyk School Council Rep.-Mrs. Herron Parish Rep. – David Watts Central Hamilton Accommodation ReviewCommittee Members CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

9. St. Eugene Principal-Josie Pini School Council Rep.-Eileen Rieger Parish Rep.-Bill Clarke Community Rep.-Nancy Gagnon Central Hamilton Accommodation ReviewCommittee Members CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

10. St. Helen Principal-Danny Donato School Council Rep.-Jeff Laing Parish Rep.-Maria Custodio Community Rep.-Melissa Brown Central Hamilton Accommodation ReviewCommittee Members CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

11. St. John the Baptist Principal-Mary Tice School Council Rep.-Lawrence Lech Parish Rep.-David Martin Central Hamilton Accommodation ReviewCommittee Members CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

12. St. Patrick Principal-Cynthia Martino School Council Rep.-Tony Borges Parish Rep.-David Watts Community Rep.-Kay Bojin Central Hamilton Accommodation ReviewCommittee Members CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

13. 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 CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

14. 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. (triple grades) Effects of Declining Enrolment CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

15. 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. CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

16. 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. CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

17. 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. Ministry of Education New Capital Funding Program CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

18. 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 Data Submission to Ministry CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

19. Comparison of Elementary Enrolment 2000-2007 CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

20. Enrolment Projections 2005 – 2015(From March 2, 2007 Board Report) CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

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

22. Enrolment – October 2006 19,725 / 18,043 FTE Enrolment – October 2007 19, 391 / 17,794 FTE CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

23. 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 CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

24. Shifting Student Population In the last few years, increased housing activity has caused a shift in the population – ie – 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 on the escarpment and suburbs continues to increase. CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

25. 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 CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

26. 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 CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

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

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

29. “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.” Board RecommendationMarch 6, 2007 CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

30. “That the Board approve the pupil accommodation review for the: East 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 Board RecommendationApril 10, 2007 CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

31. 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) CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

32. 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. Pupil Accommodation Review Policy(S.09) CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

33. 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 Pupil Accommodation Review Policy(S.09) CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

34. Currently the Hamilton-Central Accommodation Review Committee is working on the School Valuation Frameworks for the 9 schools in Wards 3 & 4: Holy Family St. Eugene Holy Name of Jesus St. Helen St. Ann St. John St. Brigid St. Patrick St. Columba Hamilton-CentralAccommodation Committee Review Area CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

35. 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 Value to Students CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

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

37. 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 Value to the Community CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

38. 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 Value to the Local Economy CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

39. At the March 3, 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. Sharing of Findings School Valuation Framework Second Public Meeting CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

40. Conduct a minimum of 4 public meetings January 28, 2008 March 3, 2008 April 28, 2008 June 16, 2008 Prepare a report for presentation to the Administration at the Board The Accommodation Review Committee shall: CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

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

42. 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 CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

43. Director’s Office: 905-525-2930 - Sandra Giacinti Superintendent’s Office 905-525-2930 Ext. 2206 Board Web Sitewww.hwcdsb.ca CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

44. QUESTIONS CENTRAL HAMILTON ACCOMMODATION REVIEW COMMITTEE