Planning
Accommodation Reviews
Haldimand Secondary Schools Pupil Accommodation Review
Update (June 6): The Director of Education submitted a report to the Board of Trustees that outlines the Haldimand Secondary School Accommodation Review - Committee Report, and the Haldimand Secondary School Accommodation Review - Senior Administration Report. Motions currently on the table on June 9 (Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 2) and then approval on June 23 (Regular Board Meeting) is to receive the two reports as information, and to consider both reports at the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 2 in November, 2014. The time frame is in accordance with FT45 Pupil Accommodation Reviews.
The Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, June 9, 2014 at the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 2, held at the Education Centre (349 Erie Avenue, Brantford) at 7:15 p.m.
Background
Accommodation Review Committee: Grand Erie has approved an accommodation review for all secondary schools in Haldimand County to ensure viable program and quality learning environment that support student achievement. The schools included in the review are: Cayuga, Dunnville, Hagersville and McKinnon Park Secondary Schools.
Click here to read the Recommendations from the Accommodation Review Committee (ARC)
Click here to read the Recommendations from Senior Administration
Agendas, Meeting Notes and Additional Material during ARC Meetings
ARC Meeting No. 1 – Cayuga Secondary School
- Agenda for November 21, 2013
- Notes from November 21, 2013
- Presentation items: Pupil Accommodation Reviews - Presentation by the Director of Education and Enrolment and Demographic School Profile - Presentation by Superintendent of Business Services
ARC Meeting No. 2 – McKinnon Park Secondary School
- Agenda for January 22, 2014
- Notes for January 22, 2014
- Presentation items: Enrolment Forecast Methodology and Administrative Options presented by Superintendent of Business Services; School Valuation Templates: Cayuga Secondary, Dunnville Secondary, Hagersville Secondary, and McKinnon Park Secondary
ARC Meeting No. 3 - Dunnville Secondary School
- Agenda for March 5, 2014
- Notes for March 5, 2014
- Presentation items: Transportation Costs, presented by Superintendent of Business Services and an Update on the Accommodation Review Process, presented by the Director of Education
ARC Meeting No. 4 - Hagersville Secondary School
- Agenda for March 25, 2014
- Notes for March 25, 2014
- Presentation items: Information Requested by Committee, presented by Superintendent of Business Services, Jamie Gunn, and Superintendent of Education, Andy Nesbitt; Email from Dianne McCollum
ARC Meeting No. 5 - McKinnon Park Secondary School
- Agenda for April 9, 2014
- Notes for April 9, 2014
- Presentation items: Information Requested by Committee (Continued), presented by Superintendent of Business Services, Jamie Gunn.
- Click here to read the delegations. Delegations were submitted by the following individuals: Donald Flicker, Pat Hyslop, Rob Phillips, Sarah Compton, Melissa and Jeanie Martin, Robert Phillips, Carrie Lindsay and Melissa Turner, Bernie Corbett, John Edelman, Shayna Chang, Hayden Fox, Dwayne Whiting, Mikenzie Sandy and Christine Schweyer.
ARC Meeting No. 6 - Cayuga Secondary School
- Agenda for April 30, 2014
- Notes for April 30, 2014
- Presentation items: There were no presentations during this meeting
- Delegations: Karen Sandy
ARC Meeting No. 7 - Dunnville Secondary School
- Agenda for May 15, 2014
- Notes for May 15, 2014 (To be posted)
- Presentation items: Pupil Accommodation Reviews Update - Presentation by the Director of Education
- Recommendations by the Accommodation Review Committee
The Accommodation Review Process
The goal of the accommodation review process is to provide a quality learning environment for students. The review will provide a structured consultation process with the involvement of the local community.
Stages of the Accommodation Review:
- Preparation Stage - Complete
- Community Review Stage - Complete
- The Board Review and Decision Stage - IN PROGRESS
Resources
- Grand Erie District School Board’s Pupil Accommodation Review Policy
- Ministry of Education’s Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines
Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments, please email info@granderie.ca or call the Manager of Communications and Community Relations at 1-888-548-8878 (519-756-6301) ext. 281147.