Planning
Accommodation Reviews
North Brant Elementary Accommodation Review
Update (October 24, 2016): The final motion was approved by the Board of Trustees at the October 24th Regular Board Meeting.
THAT the Grand Erie District School Board approve Senior Administration Recommendations for each school in the Accommodation Review:
- Cobblestone Elementary School – No change
- North Ward School – No change
Implement a dual-track French Immersion program at Paris Central beginning with Grade 6 in September 2017 and phasing in Grade 7 (September 2018) and Grade 8 (September 2019). The dual-track French Immersion program at Burford District Elementary School will finish at the Grade 5 level and students will move to Paris Central for Grades 6 to 8.
Update (October 21, 2016): At the Committee of the Whole Meeting on September 12, 2016, the Board of Trustees approved the motion to consider the Senior Administration recommendation for the North Brant Elementary Accommodation Review at the Board Meeting on October 24, 2016. The North Brant Elementary Accommodation Review - Committee Report was prepared in accordance with Policy FT5 Pupil Accommodation Reviews.
Update (September 12, 2016): It was recommended that the Grand Erie District School Board approve the implementation of a dual-track French Immersion program at Paris Central beginning with Grade 6 in September 2017 and phasing in Grade 7 (September 2018) and Grade 8 (September 2019). The dual-track French Immersion program at Burford District Elementary School will finish at the Grade 5 level and students will move to Paris Central for Grades 6 to 8. The final decision will be considered at the final Board Meeting on October 24, 2016.
Update (September 9, 2016): The report to the Board of Trustees is now available.
Delegations
Anyone interested in making a delegation to the Board of Trustees can do so by following the Delegation Process.
Update (September 7, 2016): A letter was shared with parents and families of Burford District Elementary School, Cobblestone Elementary School, North Ward School and Paris Central School.
Update (February 9): The Grand Erie District School Board received the North Brant Elementary Accommodation Review Committee report as information at the Committee of the Whole Meeting on February 8, 2016. A second motion was then recommended for the Board’s consideration at the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 2 Meeting in September, 2016.
Senior Administration's Recommendation for the Board of Trustee’s Consideration
- That the Grand Erie District School Board implement a dual-track French Immersion program at Paris Central beginning with Grade 6 in September 2017 and phasing in Grade 7 (September 2018) and Grade 8 (September 2019). The dual-track French Immersion program at Burford District Elementary School will finish at the Grade 5 level and students will move to Paris Central for Grades 6 to 8.
- North Ward and Cobblestone Elementary Schools will remain status quo.
Click here for information related to the process in which the public can present to the Board.
Agendas, Meeting Notes and Supplementary Material During Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) Meetings
ARC Meeting No. 3 - North Ward School
- Agenda for January 14, 2016
- Notes for January 14, 2016
- Presentation items: Summary Notes, presented by Superintendent Wayne Baker
ARC Meeting No. 2 - DELEGATION NIGHT - Cobblestone Elementary School
- Agenda for December 2, 2015
- Notes for December 2, 2015
- Presentation items: Pupil Accommodation Reviews, presented by Brenda Blancher, Director of Education and Developments since November 3, 2015 and Yields forms New Residential Development, presented by Jamie Gunn, Superintendent of Business Services
- Delegations: Click here to read the delegation submissions, all in one document, presented to the Accommodation Review Committee - Kristi Mahy, Aimee Feist, Sonya Gallant, Devon McDougall, Julie Strauss, Ella, Paris Student Body, Michelle and Dave Reynolds, Lisa Keefe, Laura Reid, Parents of North Brant FI Programming, Robin Ripski and Alex Faux, Shona McCrea, T.J. McDougall, Rev. Barbara Fullerton, St. Paul’s United Church and Tom MacDougall
ARC Meeting No. 1 – Paris Central School
- Agenda for November 3, 2015
- Notes for November 3, 2015
- Presentation items: Pupil Accommodation Reviews, presented by Brenda Blancher, Director of Education and North Brant Elementary Accommodation Review, presented by Jamie Gunn, Superintendent of Business Services
- The following information is provided about each school in the Accommodation Review:
| Cobblestone Elementary School |
North Ward School |
Paris Central School |
Burford District Elementary School |
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Background
North Brant Elementary Accommodation Review
Grand Erie District School Board approved a Pupil Accommodation Review for elementary schools in the North Brant area. Elementary schools included in the review are:
- Burford District Elementary School
- Cobblestone Elementary School
- North Ward School
- Paris Central Public School
Public consultation is at the heart of this accommodation review process. We value the input from the community and extend our appreciation to everyone who are able to participate in this discussion.
Pupil Accommodation Reviews
Grand Erie District School Board is responsible for the development of viable solutions for pupil accommodation that support student achievement and well-being. An Accommodation Review is informed by the Quality Accommodation Committee recommendations, Grand Erie District School Board Senior Administration will develop an accommodation report to be presented to the Board of Trustees for approval.
The following policy will be used to guide the Pupil Accommodation Review:
The Accommodation Review Committee
It is the role of the ARC to represent the schools under review and act as the official conduit for information shared between the Board and the school communities. The ARC may comment on the initial staff report and may, throughout the pupil accommodation review process, seek clarification of the initial staff report. The ARC may provide other accommodation options than those in the initial staff report; however, it must include supporting rationale for any such option.
Membership of the ARC
- The Superintendent of Schools will facilitate the ARC meetings.
- One representative appointed by the School Council of each school involved in the study
- Two Trustees as Ad Hoc members
The Principal of each school, Director of Education, Superintendent of Business, the Board’s Planning Officer and other staff as required will be available as resource staff to support the ARC.
Options Presented by Senior Administration to the Accommodation Review Committee
Pending Board approval of the Accommodation Recommendation to close Paris Central to the regular elementary program:
- Paris Central could be declared surplus and offered to preferred agencies as set out in ONT Regulation 444/98 (Agencies include, County of Brant, Provincial and Federal bodies)
- The school could be leased for appropriate uses permitted under the existing institutional zoning
- Paris Central could be used to host the French Immersion Program for Brant County
Reports to Board and Additional Resources
- The Future of French Immersion
- Access the Board Report: Enrolment Growth Accommodation - French Immersion Program
- French Immersion Accommodation – Community Consultations Report - September 21, 2015
- Quality Accommodations Update – June 8, 2015
- Quality Accommodations Committee Report – April 20, 2015
Contact
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.