Planning
Accommodation Reviews
South East Norfolk Elementary Pupil Accommodation Review
Update (June 19, 2017): Great news for South East Norfolk Elementary Families. Ministry of Education approves Grand Erie's Accommodation Review Recommendation.
- Media Release: Grand Erie District School Board - June 19, 2017
- Media Release: Ministry of Education - Ontario Building New Schools and Additions Across Province - June 19, 2017
The Grand Erie District School Board believes that community input is essential to the successful completion of school reorganization and construction projects. To this end, a Transition Committee will be struck for all new schools, schools additions in excess of 100 pupil spaces where students are moved from one school to another and when schools are being re-organized as the result of a school closure.
A Transition Committee will be struck once the Board of Trustees receives a report from Senior Administration. More information will be posted on this website. In the meantime, feel free to contact your child's school principal or email info@granderie.ca.
Lakewood Elementary and Walsh Public School French Immersion Boundary Maps
Update (October 24): The final motion was approved by the Board of Trustees at the October 24 Regular Board Meeting.
THAT the Grand Erie District School Board approve Senior Administration Recommendations for each school in the Accommodation Review:
Lynndale Heights Public School – no change
The French Immersion Program at Walsh PS will be split with Lakewood Elementary effective September 1, 2017 following the boundary set out in option 5(a). Both Lakewood and Walsh programs will become JK-Grade 8 dual track FI upon full implementation by adding grades 6 – 8, one cohort per year from 2017 through 2019.
West Lynn Public School – will be closed and become surplus pending capital approval, to redevelop Elgin Avenue Public School including additional classroom space to accommodate current West Lynn students and Elgin students.
Elgin Avenue Public School - Apply to the Ministry of Education for Capital Funding Approval to redevelop the current school including additional classroom space to accommodate current Elgin Avenue and West Lynn students.
Update (October 21):At the Committee of the Whole Meeting on September 12, 2016, the Board of Trustees approved the motion to consider the Senior Administration recommendation at the Board Meeting on October 24, 2016. The South East Norfolk Elementary Accommodation Review - Committee Report was prepared in accordance with Policy FT5 Pupil Accommodation Reviews:
Update (October 14): The following delegates are attending the Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday, October 17, 2016. Delegates include: Delegation - M. Cosco; Delegation - K. Begin; Delegation – J. Bradfield; Delegation - Y. Martin; Delegation - L. Kitchen
Update (September 26): A number of delegates are attending the Regular Board Meeting on Monday, September 26. Delegates include: Delegation - C. Kitchen re: South East Norfolk Elem Accommodation Review Committee (ARC); Delegation - C. Cornell and A. Takas re: South East Norfolk Elem ARC; Delegation – S. Ashley re: South East Norfolk Elem ARC; Delegation – J. Cornell re: South East Norfolk Elem ARC; Delegation – C. Oliveira re: South East Elem Norfolk ARC; Delegation – K. Swick re: South East Elem Norfolk ARC; Delegation – C.Sloot re: South East Elem Norfolk ARC; Delegation – R. Andrews re: South East Elem Norfolk ARC; Delegation – S. Baldock re: South East Elem Norfolk ARC; Delegation – K. Ashley re: South East Elem Norfolk ARC; Delegation – K. Kitchen re: South East Elem Norfolk ARC; and Delegation – G. Malo re: South East Elem Norfolk ARC.
Update (September 12, 2016): TheReport of the South East Norfolk Elementary Accommodation Review Committee was received as information and a motion was recommended for approval to consider the final decision at the Board Meeting on October 24, 2016.
Update (September 9, 2016): The South East Norfolk Elementary Accommodation Review Committee was established to ensure viable school organizations are consistent with available funding, efficient use of school buildings and appropriate accommodation for elementary students in the South East Norfolk review area.
Update (May 31, 2016): Superintendent of Education, Wayne Baker, provided a summary of the previous Accommodation Review Committee meetings as well as the options.
Next Steps include:
Monday, September 12 – Committee of the Whole Meeting
- ARC report goes to Trustees
- Report will be available on this web page on September 9
Mondays, September 26, October 17, and October 24
- Opportunity for delegations in the Board Room
- Click here to access the delegation process
Monday, October 17 – Committee of the Whole Meeting
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Earliest date that Trustees could make a decision
Monday, October 24 – Board Meeting
- Final Trustee decision will be confirmed at the Board Meeting
- Decision will be posted on this web page and made available at all schools in the review
Agendas, Meeting Notes and Supplementary Material
ARC Meeting No. 4 - May 31, 2016, at Walsh Public School
- Agenda for May 31, 2016
- Advertisement
- Notes for May 31, 2016
- Presentation Items: Summary of Meetings 1-3 and South East Norfolk ARC Options, both presented by Wayne Baker, Superintendent of Education
ARC Meeting No. 3 - April 27, 2016, at West Lynn Public School
- Agenda for April 27, 2016
- Advertisement
- Notes for April 27, 2016
- Presentation Items: Requests for Information from April 12, 2016, presented by Wayne Baker, Superintendent of Education and Pupil Accommodation Reviews Transition Committees, presented by Brenda Blancher, Director of Education, and Charlotte Morphet, Principal of Thompson Creek in Dunnville, Ontario.
- Delegation Presentations: Malo, G., Oliveira, C., Sean (Student), Krulikoski, D. and H., Sheppard, T., Cornell, J., Cyr, Worth, R., Spencer-Knight, R., Smith, J., Pond, H., Mabee, P., Beerepoot, T., Smith, J., and Rigglesford, T.
ARC Meeting No. 2 - April 12, 2016, at Lakewood Elementary School
- Agenda for April 12, 2016
- Advertisement
- Notes for April 12, 2016
- Presentation Items: Public Inquiries and Responses, presented by Wayne Baker, Superintendent of Education, Information Requested from March 22, 2016 - Powerpoint Presentation and Additional Information Requested - Document by Jamie Gunn, Superintendent of Business
ARC Meeting No. 1 - March 22, 2016, at Lynndale Heights
- Agenda for March 22, 2016
- Advertisement
- Notes for March 22, 2016, citizen proposal submitted during meeting
- Presentation Items: Review of the Accommodation Review Process, presented by Brenda Blancher, Director of Education, and Background Information and School Information Profiles, presented by Jamie Gunn, Superintendent of Business
The following information is provided about each school in the Accommodation Review:
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Elgin Avenue Public School |
Lakewood Elementary School |
Walsh Public School |
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Walsh Public School |
West Lynn Public School |
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Enrolment |
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Correspondence and Board Reports
January 19, 2016: A letter was sent home with students to the families impacted by the South East Norfolk Elementary Accommodation Review and shared with the community through the media.
January 15, 2016: A report has been submitted to the Board of Trustees at the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 2 on January 18, 2016. The report, pending approval, approves the Accommodation Review for the South East Norfolk Elementary to commence with the first meeting to be held on March 22, 2016 at Lynndale Heights Elementary School. More information will be shared after the Committee of the Whole Meeting No. 2 on January 18, 2016.
Update (April, 2015): A motion was recommended for approval that the Grand Erie District School Board initiate an Accommodation Review for the South East Norfolk Elementary to commence January, 2016. Schools included in the review will include: Elgin Avenue Public School, Lakewood Elementary School, Lynndale Heights Public School, Walsh Public School and West Lynn Public School. See more information below.
Resources
French Immersion at Walsh Public School and the South East Norfolk Elementary Accommodation Review
The French Immersion program at Walsh Public School services Norfolk County students and has enjoyed a successful implementation. The French Immersion program enrolment is exceeding the regular program enrolment for recent cohorts and is projected to surpass regular program enrolment in 2018 and beyond.
Future accommodation options to accommodate French Immersion growth include amending the boundaries with adjacent schools including Elgin Avenue Public School, Lakewood Elementary School and West Lynn Public School.
The Board has identified Elgin Avenue Public School as a priority for major renewal or replacement for some time. One option to address the pressures at Walsh and capacity at Elgin and Lakewood is to consider a consolidation of area schools and an application for funding to rebuild a new school on the Elgin site.
In addition to the four recommendations, the Trustees approved at the Regular Board Meeting on April 27, 2015 that the Grand Erie District School Board initiate an Accommodation Review for the South East Norfolk Elementary to commence January, 2016. Schools included in the review include: Elgin Avenue Public School, Lakewood Elementary School, Lynndale Heights Public School, Walsh Public School and West Lynn Public School.
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