Agenda

1. Long Range Student Accommodation Planningfor the Sundance CommunityScenario Development Team Meeting #2April 5/06

2. Introduction Review of Purpose/Process Review Understandings to guide our work together What we value: Calgary Board of Education/Community Review of Questions and Answers from March 16/06 Presentation of Additional Data Requested at March 16/06 Meeting Questions/Comments on Data Community Growth Forecasts- Dave Fryett Development of Scenarios Agenda

3. Provide Information Understand Concerns Develop Scenarios Obtain Feedback (Opportunities/Challenges Purpose

4. Identification of Student Accommodation Needs Development of Accommodation Scenarios Development of Administrative Recommendations http://www.cbe.ab.ca/policies/policies/AR1090.pdf Student Accommodation Planning Process

5. Hearing everyone’s voice Objectivity Free flow of information What is in the best interests of the children? Take ownership for all children Recognize resiliency of children Understandings to guide our work together

6. Awareness of individual and personal issues Common good of all Open, honest and respectful conversation that will result in quality programs for all children in our community – not an easy process, change is inevitable and that compromises may prevail; all may not be happy we recognize we have all had an opportunity to contribute and we will make the best of any situation Desire for communication of material from Area V to individuals Understandings to guide our work together

7. Respect each other’s viewpoints Speaking one person at a time Keeping an open mind Be sensitive to others’ emotions Practice active listening Think “big picture” long term Understandings to guide our work together

8. Focus on positive Agree to disagree Set all students up for success Let information be heard – don’t jump in Clear understanding of next steps – don’t get ahead of process Agree to finish/start on time Understandings to guide our work together

9. The Calgary Board of Education is the dynamic learning community of choice. We provide quality learning opportunities and options. Our learners take ownership by discovering and developing their potential, passions and gifts. They take their place as lifelong learners and make a significant contribution within a complex, changing world. Calgary Board of Education: Vision Statement

10. 1. Students come first. We believe that everyone can learn. Each student is unique and worthwhile. We acknowledge, recognize and celebrate the diversity of our learners. Success for each and every student is the goal of our work. Calgary Board of Education: Values

11. 2. Learning is our central purpose. We believe that learning empowers students to achieve their potential. Attention to continuous improvement, high expectations, innovation and relationships will enable all students to reach their potential. Student learning is at the heart of everyone’s work at the Calgary Board of Education. Calgary Board of Education: Values

12. 3. Public education serves the common good. Public education is essential for a vibrant democracy. The principles of democracy drive our accountability to the public and the public’s participation in our work. Our school system is owned by and accountable to Calgarians and therefore, the Calgary Board of Education is accountable to Calgary taxpayers for using resources wisely to meet students’ learning needs. Calgary Board of Education: Values

13. Student Learning Achievement of Potential Empowerment Continuous Improvement High Expectations Innovation Relationships Democratic Process Public Participation and Input Public Accountability Continuity of the Educational Experience Educational Programming Calgary Board of Education: Values- Key Concepts

14. A vision of higher education beyond high school – important to think about what children want to do and how to reach that goal Community school; walk to school; family of children in same school Class sizes All voices, all levels Children come first Safety is a priority – buses Community: Values

15. Promote independent thought and self confidence Students take pride in/responsible for larger community Challenge others’ points of view – respectfully Diversity – value others in society Strong sense of community Present challenging and unique opportunities for all students Community: Values

16. Warm welcoming and nurturing environment Academic excellence – being a thinker Students, parents, staff and community take ownership for the school Grade 6 graduates should be excited by and loving learning Best possible education – set up for success; right program for our students Community: Values

17. Safe, secure, healthy learning environment Quality of teaching staff, care for kids Flexibility in class structure, willingness to adjust Stability from K-12; continuity of programming Exposure to complementary programs – music, fine arts, outdoor education Keeping siblings together as much as possible Community: Values

18. Inclusion, sense of belonging; not where you live, the school you attend and that community High standards of learning and behaviour Meet children at needs level; appreciation of learning style Variety of opportunities Small class sizes that will promote recognition of individual learning styles Community: Values

19. Many relationships that exist in school; teacher/child; parent/child; child/child resources available for all when required (staff/books, buildings, etc.) Need for community to support public education Allow students choice; proper transportation system in place Community: Values

20. Review of Questions and Answers from March 16/06 Meeting

21. Question #1: Is the plan for Chaparral Elementary to increase to Gr. 6? Answer: No. Chaparral will be Kindergarten to Grade 4; Fish Creek School will accommodate Chaparral grades 5 & 6; students will then go to Midsun Junior High for grades 7-9.

22. Question #2: If 100 kids come in per year it will not accommodate K-4 long range. Answer: The opening day capacity of Chaparral school is 400 – there are plans to add an additional 50 spaces in relocatable classroom space for a built-out capacity of 450. This number of spaces will accommodate 100 students/grade for K-4.

23. Question #3: When you say modular, is it different from a portable? Answer: The CBE uses two types of modular units – portables and relocatables. Portable units are free-standing and are not attached to the core school whereas relocatable units are attached to the core school. Chaparral School has been designed to accommodate 2 additional relocatable units which will be attached to the school.

24. Question #4: Are relocatables easier to get? Answer: The infrastructure funding comes from the Alberta Government and the process for funding approval is the same for both portable and relocatable units.

25. Question #5: What is the number of Chaparral grade 5 and 6 students feeding into Sundance schools in future years? Answer: Data to be provided at the April 5/06 meeting.

26. Question #6: What is the number of student spaces in the two schools? Answer: Based on the provincial capacity formula, there are 1087 students spaces between the two schools – Sundance, 473; Fish Creek, 614. The rated room capacities which is based on each classroom holding 25 students are higher than the provincial capacity – Sundance, 502; Fish Creek, 673. These formulas are not related to the Alberta Learning class size initiative.

27. Question #7: What are the two junior high schools that students from Area V are designated to for French Immersion? Answer: Fairview and Elboya. There are currently 250 kids bused out of Area V to Elboya. We are looking at the long-range plans for French Immersion in Area V. Dr. E.P. Scarlett is the designated French Immersion high school and has returned many kids from Central Memorial High. Next year grades 10 through 12 French Immersion will be attending Dr. E.P. Scarlett and it is the junior high piece we need to work on.

28. Question #8: Are the new communities going to be designated to Sundance and Fish Creek Elementary schools? Answer: At this time, there are no plans to designate any additional developing communities to schools in the Sundance community for the Regular Program. Into the future we will need another French Immersion school in the south. We need to pay attention to that as well as this in relation to our long-term plans.

29. Question #9: What is the plan to accommodate the community of Silverado? Answer: Silverado is already designated to Ethel M. Johnson for the regular program. French Immersion students are designated to Sundance School.

30. Question #10: Is the goal to keep both schools open – long term? Answer: Yes.

31. Presentation of Additional Data Requested at March 16/06 Meeting

32. Information Request #1 Intake Rates for Communities Designated to Sundance for French Immersion

33. Communities Designated to Sundance School for French Immersion

36. Information Request #2 Growth Information for Chaparral Community

37. Projected Population at Completion:* Housing Units: 3,640 Population: 10,500 – 11,700 * Revised in 2005

39. Information Request #3 Impact of French Immersion Program Opening at Mother Teresa of Calcutta In Midnapore (September 2006, K-GR1) Historically we have not seen a change in our student demographics as a result of new schools/programs opened in the Calgary Separate School system

40. Information Request #4 Move-In Rates for Sundance and Communities Designated to Sundance for French Immersion

50. Information Request #5 What if Sundance doesn’t decline? The 5 Year projection for students from the Sundance Community indicates a decline from 615 students ( K-6 (Including Sp Ed)) in 2006 to 384 students ( K-6 (Including Sp Ed)) in 2010. The total capacity of Sundance & Fish Creek schools is 1087 spaces.