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HALTON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
J.W. Singleton Education Centre, 2050 Guelph Line, Burlington, Ontario
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Public Session: 7 p.m. (Private Session precedes Public Session)
P U B L I C S E S S I O N A G E N D A
1.0 – Opening
1.1 Welcome, Call to Order and Roll Call
1.2 Approval of the Agenda
1.3 Declarations of Possible Conflict of Interest
2.0 – Communication to the Board
2.1 Delegations
2.2 Presentation
2.2.1 Halton Learning Foundation Annual Report (L. Mansfield) distributed separately to trustees
2.3 Acknowledgement of Delegations by Chair
3.0 – Ratification / Action page
3.1 Minutes of the Regular and Special Meetings
3.1.1 Halton District School Board Meeting, April 15, 2015 page 2
3.2 Approval of Business Transacted in Private Session
3.3 Order Paper page 7
3.4 Action Items
3.4.1 HDSB Recognition Program (T. Ehl Harrison) Report 15055-REVISED page 11
4.0 – Communication to the Board page
4.1 Student Trustee Reports
4.2 Information Items (including Notices of Motion and future actions)
4.2.1 Notices of Motion
For Action: May 20, 2015
4.2.2 Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) – (L. Veerman) – Report 15054 page 13
For Information
4.2.3 Close the Gap Project Schedule (G. Cullen) – Report 15061 page 23
4.2.4 Annual Home to School Transportation Review (L. Veerman) – Report 15065 page 29
4.2.5 Annual School Hour Report (L. Veerman) – Report 15066 page 48
4.3 Committee Reports
4.4 Director’s Report
4.5 Communications from the Chair 5 mins.
4.6 Trustee Questions and Comments 10 mins.
5.0 – Adjournment
5.1 Motion to Adjourn
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HALTON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
7 p.m. – Public Session
M I N U T E S
1.0 – Opening
1.1 Welcome, Call to Order and Approval of Agenda
1.2 Approval of the Agenda
1.3 Declarations of Possible Conflict of Interest
2.0 – Communication to the Board
2.1 Presentations
2.2 Delegations
2.3 Acknowledgement of Delegations by Chair
3.0 – Ratification / Action
3.1 Minutes of the Regular and Special Meetings
3.1.2 Halton District School Board Meeting, April 1, 2015
3.2 Approval of Business Transacted in Private Session
3.3 Order Paper
3.4 Action Items
3.4.1 School Year Calendar (S. Miller) – Report 15051
4.0 – Communication to the Board
4.1 Student Trustee Reports
4.2 Information Items (including Notices of Motion and future actions)
4.2.1 Notices of Motion
For Action: May 6, 2015 4.2.2 HSTS Bell Time Review (L. Veerman) – Report 15053
4.2.3 Halton District School Board Recognition Program (T. Ehl Harrison) -- Report 15055
4.2.4 Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) – (L. Veerman) – Report 15054
For Information
4.2.5 HSTS Annual Report (L. Veerman) – Report 15058
4.2.6 Gifted Screening Interim Report (M. Zonneveld) – Report 15056
4.2.7 Martin Street Renovation Update (G. Cullen) – Report 15059
4.2.8 Close the Gap Project Schedule (G. Cullen) – Report 15061
4.3 Committee Reports
4.4 Director’s Report
Program Viability Update (S. Miller)
4.5 Communications from the Chair
4.6 Trustee Questions and Comments
5.0 – Adjournment
5.1 Motion to Adjourn
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Halton District School Board
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Present: K. Amos, A. Collard, D. Danielli, T. Ehl Harrison, J. Gray, K. Graves, A. Grebenc, A. Harvey Hope,
J. Oliver, R. Papin, L. Reynolds, J. Sahi, S. Schneider
Agenda Item 1
1.1 Call to Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m.
M15-0072 D. Danielli / A. Grebenc
Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board move into Private Session.
Carried Unanimously.
The Board rose from Private Session at 7:35 p.m.
The Chair called the Public Session to order at 7:48 p.m.
1.2 Approval of the Agenda
M15-0073 A. Collard / R. Papin
Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board approve the agenda for April 15, 2015
as distributed. Carried Unanimously.
1.3 Declarations of Possible Conflict of Interest
The Chair reminded Trustees of the requirement to declare any potential conflicts of interest.
Agenda Item 2
2.1 Delegations
There were no delegations.
2.2 Presentations
There were no presentations.
2.3 Acknowledgement of Delegations by the Chair
There were no delegations or presentations.
Agenda Item 3
3.1 Approval of the Minutes
M15-0074 A. Grebenc / A. Collard
Be it resolved that the minutes for the Meeting of the Halton District School Board for April 1,
2015 be approved as amended. Carried Unanimously.
3.2 Ratification of Business Transacted in Private Session
M15-0075 A. Collard / A. Grebenc
Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board approve the resolutions from Private
Session, April 15, 2015 respecting Negotiations (15060). Carried Unanimously.
M15-0076 A. Collard / J. Gray
Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board approve the resolutions from Private
Session, April 15, 2015 respecting Negotiations (15064). Carried Unanimously.
3.3 Order Paper
The Chair called attention to the Order Paper.
3.4 Action Items
3.4.1 School Year Calendar
S. Miller spoke to Report 15051, and responded to trustee questions.
M15-0077 A. Grebenc / T. Ehl Harrison
Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board approve the summary of statutory and
Board designated holidays and professional activity days for 2015-2016 as recommended
through consultation with the School Year Calendar Committee. Carried Unanimously.
Agenda Item 4
4.1 Student Trustee Reports
J. Sahi spoke to the activities planned for the upcoming Student Senate meeting where student trustee elections
will be held. He also spoke to the upcoming Student Leadership Symposium (April 28 at Sheridan College).
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4.2 Information Items (including Notices of Motion)
4.2.1 Notices of Motion
There were no notices of motion.
For Action: May 6, 2015
4.2.2 HSTS Bell Time Review
L. Veerman spoke to Report 15053 and responded to trustee questions. K. Amos added her
comments from the recent HSTS meeting. A. Collard asked if there was urgency to the
matter, warranting a decision this evening in order to sync approvals with the co-terminous
board.
M15-0078 A. Collard / A. Grebenc
Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board waive the rules to deal with this
immediately. Carried Unanimously.
M15-0079 A. Collard / J. Gray
Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board supports HSTS utilizing a third- party
consultant to undertake a bell time analysis study for elementary and secondary schools, in
order to find route efficiencies, and determine the financial impacts or cost savings; and,
That prior to the analysis being undertaken, study parameters will be established jointly by the
HDSB and HCDSB; and,
That, the cost of undertaking a bell time analysis study be provided to trustees for approval.
Carried Unanimously.
4.2.3 Halton District School Board Recognition Program
T. Ehl Harrison spoke to Report 15055, and responded to input regarding timing and need. She
indicated those suggestions would be considered when the matter returns to the Board for decision
on May 6, 2015.
4.2.4 Long-Term Accommodation Plan
L. Veerman and D. Renzella spoke to Report 15054 and responded to trustee questions. The
document will now be available for public input, and return to the Board in May.
J. Sahi left the meeting at 8:58 p.m. S. Schneider left the meeting at 9:23 p.m.
For Information
4.2.5 HSTS Annual Report
L. Veerman thanked the staff at the Transportation Consortium, and referenced the Halton Student
Transportation Services annual report in the Board agenda package.
4.2.6 Gifted Screening Interim Report
M. Zonneveld spoke to Report 15056, and responded to trustee questions.
4.2.7 Martin Street Renovation Update
G. Cullen spoke to Report 15059, and responded to trustee questions.
M15-0080 A. Grebenc / A. Collard
Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board extend the meeting beyond 10 p.m.
Carried Unanimously.
4.2.8 Close the Gap Project Schedule
This item has been referred to the May 6 agenda.
M15-0081 K. Graves / J. Gray
Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board defer this matter to May 6.
Carried Unanimously.
4.3 Committee Reports
A. Collard spoke to a motion she was requesting to be dealt with this evening, relating to the government
mandated community hubs.
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M15-0082 A. Collard / A. Grebenc
Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board waive the rules to deal with this matter
this evening. Carried Unanimously.
M15-0083 A. Collard / L. Reynolds
Be it resolved that the Chair of the Board write a letter, on behalf of the Halton District School
Board, to the Premier and copy the Minister of Education, as well as the other Ministries
involved, to express the Association's grave concern and dismay that there is no representation
from the education sector on The Community Hub Framework Advisory Group and further,
THAT copies of the letter be distributed as widely as possible to the community, including all
public and Catholic boards of education, as well as the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario (AMO). Carried Unanimously.
A. Harvey Hope provided an update on last night’s Audit Committee.
L. Reynolds offered her appreciation to Jonathan Shoss for his sharing of the safe schools information within
his portfolio. She also commented on the recent SEAC meeting indicating their willingness to be further
engaged in policy development.
D. Danielli thanked trustees for their participation in Saturday’s Central West OPSBA meeting, reminding
trustees of the upcoming AGM where positions would be available for election.
4.4 Director’s Report
D. Euale deferred to S. Miller to provide an update on the Program Viability Committee’s three meetings,
citing the committee’s terms of reference, membership and progress to date. S. Miller highlighted the four
considerations being investigated by the committee: maintaining the status quo; single track vs. dual track;
capping; and a late start option.
4.5 Communications from the Chair
K. Amos spoke to Rayan Yussuf a Grade 9 student at White Oaks Secondary School who has qualified as
one of 10 public speakers in competition in May. She also offered congratulations to the recipient of the
Ontario Business Educators’ Association “Award of Merit” – Lisa Omeri of Iroquois Ridge High School.
Omeri was recognized for her promotion of and contributions to the development of business education
within the school system.
K. Amos reminded trustees of tomorrow night’s Music Showcase, and the cancellation of Monday’s committee
meetings. She also reminded trustees of Wednesday’s Communications Committee and Policy, By-law and
Governance Committee.
4.6 Trustee Questions and Comments
J. Gray spoke to the recent Mental Health Symposium, citing it as a success based on feedback and an eagerness to
learn more. She expressed her appreciation to Teresa Wilson for her efforts in this event, and encouraged trustees
to participate in an upcoming Walk for Mental Health.
A. Grebenc highlighted the success of the MM Robinson students at the recent MusicFest (London, ON). The Jazz
Band earned bronze, and the concert band brought home gold earning it the opportunity to participate in Nationals
in May (Toronto). She also highlighted the MMR Improv Team’s efforts earning silver at regionals, and now
heading to nationals in Ottawa for the third year in a row. The school’s RAMbotics team placed third at the North
Bay regionals; and Grade 10 student Caroline Mahut’s entry (“Taking the Flyway”) at the Bay Area Science and
Engineering Fair qualified her to move on to the Canada-wide Science Fair in New Brunswick.
A. Grebenc commented on the MMR Drumline competing in the world championships in Ohio; the Senior Reach
Team competing in their championships, and student Akira Moriya competing in the Halton Badminton
Championships. She offered congratulations to the Skills Competition winners in the Electrical Skills Challenge:
Justin Ide (gold), Emily Soyka (silver) and Cam Hall (bronze).
A. Grebenc also highlighted the “Get Artsy” Try It Morning event as part of Arts Week at Frank J. Hayden
Secondary School, and the upcoming International Day of Dance on April 29 where Clarksdale Public School
students will be outside doing the “Sid Shuffle” en masse that day.
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J. Oliver spoke to last night’s Super Council meeting for Ward 4 Oakville schools, where discussion items include
safe schools and active transportation. She also spoke to an upcoming musical/play (“Back to the 80s”) at Garth
Webb Secondary School, and highlighted this week as National Volunteer Week, thanking volunteers who are
integral to our schools.
T. Ehl Harrison offered congratulations to the Morden Public School staff team for showcasing their bowling skills
to win the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Bowl-a-thon, raising more than $500 for the organization.
T. Ehl Harrison also offered congratulations to Ecole Pine Grove Public School, and Mr. Kay's team for hosting
the Art Odyssey this past weekend featuring the diverse talents of students from 29 Halton elementary schools.
K. Amos added her compliments to all those who participated in the recent Skills Competition, citing Barb Finan,
Dave Lewis and Ron Ballantine for their efforts in the 26th annual year of this event.
Agenda Item 5
M15-0084 J. Gray /A. Collard
Be it resolved that the Board adjourn at 10:48 p.m. Carried Unanimously
…........................………………..... Recorder ……......……….............................Chair
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Wednesday, May 6, 2015 (Items shaded and/or marked in bold have been completed and will be deleted from the list prior to the next edition.)
ORDER PAPER Motion # Resolution Responsibility
M12-0119
(NOTE: The following motions have been summarized without the “notes” that appear in the report)
Be it resolved that the new Burlington NE high school, (SRA #101 Alton), provide Grade 9 & 10 English programming in 2013-14, add Grade 11 in 2014-15 and add Grade 12 in 2015-16.
Be it resolved that the new Burlington NE high school, (SRA #101 Alton), provide Grade 9 & 10 French Immersion programming in 2013-14, add Grade 11 in 2014-15, & Grade 12 in 2015-16.
Be it resolved that Grade 11 and 12 English program students within the SRA #101 (Alton) boundaries, attending Nelson, Robert Bateman, Lester B. Pearson and/or M.M. Robinson High Schools in 2013-14, continue to attend these high schools until graduation and transportation be provided subject to the Board’s Transportation policy
Be it resolved that Grade 11 and 12 French Immersion program students within the SRA #101 (Alton) boundaries, attending Nelson and M.M. Robinson High Schools in 2013-14, continue to attend these high schools until graduation and that transportation be provided subject to the ‘French As A Second Language’ policy of the Board.
Be it resolved that due to the ’grandfathering’ provision in the Alton Elementary Boundary Review recommendation #4 (see below), the new boundary for French Immersion students residing in north Headon Forest (directing them to M.M. Robinson HS) will begin as of September 2016. Transportation will be provided subject to the ‘French As A Second Language’ policy of the Board.
Senior Admin
M12-0204 Be it resolved that…. the Board develop a governance process to monitor School Generated Funds including School Council Funds and school businesses, and refer this item to the Policy, By-law & Governance Committee.
Policy, By-law & Governance Cmte
M13-0007 Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board support consistent (annual) and adequate ICT funding of an additional $910,000 resulting in $2,010,000 toward this plan; and
THAT the Board support additional School Program staffing of 2.0 FTE starting 2013-14, increasing to 3.0 FTE starting 2015-16 to support student and staff learning in effective use of assistive and instructional technologies.
Superintendent of Business / Chief Information Officer
M13-0073
Be it resolved that in recognition of the role of SEAC and the motions passed at the SEAC Meeting of April 2, 2013 and conversations at the table this evening, that the Halton District School Board defer the Assessment of Gifted Entry/Gifted Screening Process Review, and that the Board direct the Director to:
1. develop and implement a consultation plan to seek input from SEAC, parents of gifted students, teachers and school staff on improving our gifted assessment process.
Director of Education
M13-0074
Be it resolved that in recognition of the role of SEAC and the motions passed at the SEAC Meeting of April 2,
2013 and conversations at the table this evening, that the Halton District School Board defer the Assessment of
Gifted Entry/Gifted Screening Process Review, and that the Board direct the Director to:
2. share all data regarding elementary gifted education such as:
number of kindergarten, Grade 1,Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6,
Grade 7, Grade 8 students assessed each year as qualifying for gifted identification for the past five years
a breakdown of the number of gifted students in Halton District School Board elementary schools that are
in a self-contained placement, a regular English-program class, a French Immersion class for the past 5
years
a chart showing the number of students nominated and the success rate for gifted assessment (WPSII for
primary students or WISC for older students) in each school for the past five years (this will need to be
shared in private session)
Director of
Education
M13-0075 Be it resolved that in recognition of the role of SEAC and the motions passed at the SEAC Meeting of April 2,
2013 and conversations at the table this evening, that the Halton District School Board defer the Assessment of
Gifted Entry/Gifted Screening Process Review, and that the Board direct the Director to:
3. share a history since 2010 of what professional development our kindergarten and primary grade teachers
have received re how to successfully nominate students for assessment. Share a plan on how to improve
this.
Director of
Education
M13-0171 Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board approve a structure for Board policy that includes governance policies and framework policies as per the appendices to Report 13083.
PB&G Committee
M13-0172 Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board approve a structure for administrative procedures and supporting guidelines, implementation handbooks, and protocols as contemplated in Report 13083.
Director of Education
M14-0015 Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board endorse the hybrid model for Adult and Continuing Education, as outlined in the presentation to the Board on April 16, 2014, and request the Director to develop a plan for implementation of the preferred model.
Director of Education
M14-0039 Be it resolved that the Community Funding of Facilities Enhancements be referred to Policy, By-law and Governance Committee for the development of a Framework Policy governing this admin procedure.
PB&G Cmte
M14-0158
Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board consider the following option related to the establishment of a second entry point (Grade 5) for French Immersion: Option C (Defer the decision on second French Immersion entry point): Defer the decision regarding a second French Immersion entry point until we have implemented Primary Core French.
Director of Education
M15-0015 Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board refer the Trustee Code of Conduct policy to the Policy, By-law & Governance Committee.
PB&G Chair
M15-0017 Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board refer the Policy Development & Review Policy to the Policy, By-law and Governance Committee.
PB&G Chair
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ORDER PAPER Motion # Resolution Responsibility
M13-0274 to M13-0287
Be it resolved that effective in the 2014-15 school year, the Halton District School Board introduce 40 minutes/week of Primary Core French beginning in Grade 1 in 24 Halton District School Board schools, with a commitment for a full roll-out by 2017-18, with an annual review of the roll-out to be brought back to trustees each year, and; (a) THAT schools selected for the initial phase of this program represent a variety of school organizations
(K-8, K-6, Dual Track, Single Track English, large and small enrolments) across the four geographic areas within the Halton District School Board, (Halton Hills, Milton, Oakville, Burlington).
(b) THAT students in these schools will receive the following minutes of Core French instruction between Grades 1- 8: 40 minutes / week Grades 1-3 120 minutes / week Grades 4 160 minutes/ week Grade 5 200 minutes / week Grades 6-7-8 (Appendix 5)
(c) THAT no later than June 2018, the Halton District School Board will assess the impact of this Primary Core French experience in relation to student engagement, student attitude, English proficiency and the impact on Grade 1 French Immersion uptake associated with these schools.
(d) THAT under the leadership of the System Principal for French Second Language, School Programs and Human Resources, the Halton District School Board will develop a long-term recruitment and staff development plan to ensure the Halton District School Board hires and retains the highest quality French teachers available and that this plan is shared with the Board of Trustees.
(e) THAT the Halton District School Board continues to provide staff development programs that include teaching strategies, modifications and accommodations to address students with diverse learning needs and students who arrive in Halton without prior experiences in either French Immersion and Core French.
(f) THAT the Halton District School Board develop and implement a 5-year plan whereby all Halton District School Board elementary schools with Intermediate Divisions have one classroom dedicated for the teaching of Grade 7-8 Core French (Appendix 6), whereas if it will not require additional portables.
Be it resolved that effective in the 2014-2015 school year, wherein a triple grade configuration has been possible (due to 23 or fewer students enrolled in three consecutive grades), the School Superintendent will assess the impact on the learning environment and opportunities for students and will consider and recommend for Board approval one of the following strategies;
staff as a Grade 1-2 blended class; staff as a Grade 1-2-3 blended class; redirect the Grade 1 students to a neighbouring school for their program and;
Wherein a triple grade configuration has been possible (due to 23 or fewer students enrolled in three consecutive grades for two consecutive years) the School Superintendent will consider and may recommend for Board approval a boundary review.
Be it resolved that effective in the 2014-2015 school year the Halton District School Board: a) establish and communicate a consistent Grade 1 French Immersion February registration deadline
for current Halton District School Board families, with a review of the effects of this procedure be undertaken by September 2014.
b) allow students who have not been in Senior Kindergarten within the Halton District School Board, register in Grade 1 French Immersion up to the first week of school.
c) communicate and implement the assessment and admission procedure for students with French proficiency arriving in Halton after the registration deadline.
d) All elementary schools that offer Grade 1 programming must host a Grade 1 Information Evening that includes information about English program, French Immersion program and Special Education placements. If the home school does not offer French Immersion, the school their students would be directed to for French Immersion cannot host their Grade 1 Information Evening at the same time. The Special Education presentation is to be scripted by the Board’s Special Education department, to include a description of all elementary Special Education placements.
Director of Education
M14-0142 Be it resolved that the Director direct staff to conduct a review of the supervision of students who have high safety risks beginning September, 2014;
AND THAT the review cover any and all parts of the legal school day, including getting to class, nutrition breaks, recess, etc.;
AND THAT the review include the process for training staff, the supervision levels for students, and if students’ safety needs are being appropriately addressed;
AND THAT SEAC members be invited to participate in this review.
Director of Education
M14-0143 Be it resolved that the Director direct staff to conduct a review of the Educational Assistant allocation process that considers:
The process is driven by individual students need;
The health, safety, educational and social needs of students;
Parents be involved in the process and fully informed;
Sharing responsibility between Student Services and the Equity Department;
Whether or not Educational Assistants are fulfilling their intended function(s).
And that recommendations be considered for implementation Spring, 2015;
And that SEAC members be invited to participate in the review.
Director of Education
NOTE: REVISED MOTION (on Pending Reports)
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ORDER PAPER Motion # Resolution Responsibility
M15-0023 Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board use a portion of the "Board Leadership and Team Development” account to cover the registration, accommodation and transportation costs for the Student Trustee Mentor accompanying the Student Trustees to the OSTA/AECO conference in Ottawa from February 26 to March 1, 2015; and Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board use a portion of the “Board Leadership and Team Development” account to cover the registration and accommodation costs of the OPSBA Central West Regional Vice Chair for the OPSBA 2015 AGM.
Chair of the Board
M15-0024 Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board use a portion of the Board Leadership and Team Development account to cover the registration and accommodation costs for the HDSB OPSBA Voting Member(s) for the OPSBA AGM.
Chair of the Board
M15-0026 Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board approve the approach to the Close the Gap initiative as outlined in Report 14199; and THAT specific projects be undertaken as follows, funded subject to these cost estimates and budget availability: 1. Support for installation of classroom projection equipment (IT Plan), $100,000 2. Library Services, $500,000 over 2 years 3. Special Education rooms, $600,000 over 2 years 4. Specialty Classrooms, $600,000 over 2 years 5. Electrical upgrade and air conditioning in secondary schools, second and third floor areas, $3,600,000
6. Electrical upgrade and air conditioning in elementary schools, second and third floor areas, $4,700,000
Superintendent of Facility Services
M15-0041 Based on the need to ensure common understanding and consistent messages about the curriculum expectations associated with the new Health and Physical Education Curriculum, be it resolved that the Chair of the Halton District School Board be directed to write a letter to the Ministry of Education to insist the following:
the timeframe of the full implementation of the new Health and Physical Education Curriculum ensures professional training sessions for both elementary and secondary teachers and members of school admin teams take place prior to implementation to ensure a fulsome understanding of the knowledge and skills students are expected to demonstrate at each grade level
full funding and resources are provided to support Board training and curriculum implementation.
Chair of the Board
M15-0042 Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board expand the primary Core French program to an
additional minimum of 12, up to 15 elementary schools for September 2015 and that upon a motion
passing the Program department will make a recommendation as to which schools will provide the
program
M15-0048 Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board authorize the Director to post provincially, an opening for a Superintendent of Education with responsibilities for school supervision and portfolio assignments as determined by the Director of Education, and THAT a hiring committee be established to review applications, conduct interviews and do reference checks to provide counsel to the Director in making a recommendation to the Board.
M15-0050 Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board accept, with regret, the resignation due to retirement of Director of Education David Euale. Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board approve the contracting of a search firm to conduct the hiring process for a Director of Education. Be it resolved that the Chair, Vice-Chair and any interested trustees pursue an investigation of search firms, with the intent of bringing back a recommendation to the Board no later than April, to establish a contract for the hiring of a Director of Education.
Chair of the Board; Executive Officer Human Resources
M15-0069
Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board approve the summary of statutory and Board designated holidays and professional activity days for 2015-16 as recommended through consultation with the School Year Calendar Committee (Report 15051).
Director of Education
M15-0071
Be it resolved that Halton District School Board support HSTS utilizing a third-party consultant to undertake a bell time analysis study for elementary and secondary schools, in order to find route efficiencies and determine the financial impacts or cost savings, and; THAT prior to the analysis being undertaken, study parameters will be established jointly by the Halton District School Board and the Halton Catholic District School Board; and THAT the cost of undertaking a bell time analysis study be provided to trustees for approval.
Superintendent of Business
Be it resolved that the Chair of the Board write a letter, on behalf of all seven boards in Central West region, to the Premier and copy the Minister of Education, as well as the other Ministries involved, to express the Association's grave concern and dismay that there is no representation from the education sector on The Community Hub Framework Advisory Group and further, THAT copies of the letter be distributed as widely as possible to the community, including all public and Catholic boards of education, as well as the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).
Chair of the Board
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PENDING REPORTS – MAY 6, 2015 (Items will be shaded when completed, with a check-mark placed beside the presentation date.)
Motion & Date Resolution Presentation Date M11-0213 Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board approve the Operating Plan for any given
year prior to approval of the budget for that same year
Spring Annually
M11-0216
Be it resolved that the Special Education Plan be brought to the Board in each year prior to approval of the budget for that same year.
Spring Annually
M12-0088 Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board direct the Director to provide a full and complete list of all HDSB policies and administrative procedures noting : a) whether or not the policy/administrative procedure has been adopted by board motion, b) the date that the policy/administrative procedure was last reviewed, c) the date that the policy/administrative procedure is next scheduled to be reviewed and d) whether or not the policy/administrative procedure suggests an impact to the roles and/or responsibilities of trustees or board of trustees (directly or through a referenced policy or administrative procedure)..
June / Sept. 2012 Review of policies undertaken (on-going)
M15-0004 Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board request the HSTS to do a study that would look at high school start times and to realign bussing to all high schools to a start time roughly between 8:45 a.m. and 9:15 a.m., and attempt to bring an interim report back to the Transportation Committee in March 2015 with the details and ramifications.
March 2015 (planned for April 15, 2015)
M15-0059
Be it resolved that the Director direct staff to conduct a review of the Educational Assistant allocation process that considers the extent to which the process:
is driven by individual student needs
considers the health, safety, educational and social needs of students
informs and involves parents
involves the Student Services and Equity and Inclusion departments AND THAT recommendations are brought before the Board by February 2016, to be considered for implementation in Spring 2016; AND THAT SEAC members be invited to participate in the review.
February 2016
M15-0043 Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board initiate a committee to examine program viability in both the English program and the French Immersion program and to make a recommendation to the Board no later than June 2015. The committee will be chaired by the Associate Director and will be composed of the Superintendent of Program, Superintendent of Student Success, System Principal of French Program, System Principal of School Program, Principals of dual track elementary schools, elementary single track English schools, elementary single track French Schools, French Immersion programs in High School, single track English programs in high schools and three trustees who currently sit on the French advisory committee.
June 2015
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Report Number: 15055-REVISED
Date: April 2, 2015
FOR DECISION
TO: The Chair and Members of the
Halton District School Board
FROM: Tracey Ehl Harrison, Trustee, Oakville Wards 1 & 2
Jeanne Grey, Trustee, Halton Hills
Kelly Amos, Chair of the Board, Trustee, Oakville Wards 5 & 6
RE: Halton District School Board Recognition Program
RECOMMENDATION
Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board amend its By-Laws to incorporate a
15 minute period for “Recognition” at the beginning of Public Session of the Board, and
THAT the Board implement the recognition program as detailed in Report 15055.
Rationale:
At its meeting of January 7, 2015, the following motion was unanimously supported:
“Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board direct the Director of Education to establish an Ad
Hoc Committee comprised of trustees and staff to investigate a strategy to regularly recognize staff and
student achievements, and others who support student achievement.”
An Ad Hoc committee was formed and met twice (March 4 and April 1, 2015) to develop an approach and
to forward recommendations. This approach draws its foundation from the Halton District School Board’s
Multi-Year Plan 2012-2016, which states:
“We value and respect ingenuity. Therefore, we will foster creativity, innovation and initiative and
recognize ideas efforts and results.”
In addition, the operational plan for 2015 related to System Goal #1 of the Multi-Year Plan includes the
action of “sharing student and school success.”
Given these specific links to the Multi-Year Plan, the committee concluded this program of recognition was
part of the business of the Board and therefore it was appropriate to dedicate time of the Board to the
initiative. As such, an amendment to the by-law dealing with meeting agendas (Appendix A) is required.
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Approach Details
In developing the approach, the Committee considered the previous award recognition program of the Board, as
well as those from local municipalities and organizations. The following principles were agreed upon.
An awards recognition program should:
be inclusive of all people across the system;
inspire and recognize achievement;
recognize that achievements come in many different forms -- all deserving of recognition and
celebration; and,
avoid duplicating existing awards or award programs.
The committee felt a simple and straightforward approach would serve both those who receive and those who
administer the award recognition program. The following awards and selection criteria are proposed.
Award of Excellence:
Outstanding achievement at the provincial, national or international level.
Achievement that reflects the vision of the HDSB.
Award of Distinction:
Outstanding achievement at the local level.
Achievement that reflects the vision of the HDSB.
For both awards, achievement is broadly defined as someone who goes “above and beyond” to lead, help people,
or “raise the bar”.
Using the proposed criteria, an on-line application form will be developed and posted. Submissions will be
encouraged and accepted from all audiences. An invitation to nominate candidates will be extended to students,
community members, School Council Chairs, school staff, administrators, Superintendents and Trustees.
At the start of each month, the Director (or designate), Manager and two Trustees will review all applications
and select a recipient(s). All Trustees will be invited to participate in the review on a rotating basis, to be
established annually during the committee striking process.
This item will become a standing item on the second regular public session agenda of each month. Awards will
be presented as needed. Depending upon the number of submissions, those not selected in a particular month
may be considered the following month or recognized locally. The format of local recognition should be
determined by the Trustee and School.
The recipient(s) will be introduced by name, along with a short summary of their achievement. The Director, the
Chair, and the local Trustee will present the award. Photographs will then be invited.
Communication
To support the successful launch and maintenance of the program over time, the following communications
approach is proposed:
Develop and share a promotional piece with all relevant parties.
Repeat this release as needed, at least annually, with support from the Director, Superintendents and Trustees.
Post information and application materials on-line.
It is likely it will take two to three months to establish and promote. It is anticipated that the first awards could
be given in September 2015. After running the program for one year, the Committee will reconvene, seek
feedback and explore continuous improvement options.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the
Recognition Ad Hoc Committee
______________________________
Tracey Ehl Harrison
Trustee, Oakville, Wards 1&2
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Report Number: 15054
Date: April 7, 2015
FOR DECISION
TO: The Chair and Members of the
Halton District School Board
FROM: Lucy Veerman, Superintendent of Business Services
David Euale, Director of Education
RE: Long Term Accommodation Plan – 2014/2015
Warrant:
The 2014/2015 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) provides enrolment projections for the years 2015 to
2024 for each Elementary and Secondary Review Area (ERA and SRA) in the Board as well as for each
elementary and secondary school within the system. The basis of this plan is to identify new capital project
initiatives for the Board from 2016/2017 to 2019/2020 in preparation for any potential updates as required by the
Ministry of Education for the Capital Priorities funding requests. The 2014/2015 LTAP identifies issues related to
enrolment that are occurring in various review areas throughout the Board, including suggested strategies to
address these issues, such as boundary studies.
RECOMMENDATION
Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board approve the 2014/2015 Long Term Accommodation
Plan (LTAP); and
THAT staff be directed to submit the updated LTAP to the Ministry of Education, City of Burlington,
Town of Halton Hills, Town of Milton and the Town of Oakville, Region of Halton, Halton Catholic
District School Board, Conseil Scolaire de District Catholique du Centre-Sud, Conseil Scolaire
Viamonde, applicable District Social Services Administration Board(s) or Consolidated Municipal
Service Manager(s); Applicable Public Health Boards, Local Health Integration Networks and
Children’s Mental Health Centres for information.
The 2014/2015 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) provides enrolment projections for the years 2015 to
2024 for each Elementary and Secondary Review Area (ERA and SRA) in the Board as well as for each
elementary and secondary school within the system. The 2014/2015 LTAP also identifies accommodation
pressures resulting from these enrolment projections and strategies to address them. (Note: hard copies have been
distributed to Trustees and Senior Staff and an electronic copy will be posted on the Board’s Planning Website
http://www.hdsb.ca/AboutUs/Planning/Pages/LongTermAccommodationPlan.aspx).
The basis of this plan is to identify new capital project initiatives for the Board from 2016/2017 to 2019/2020 in
preparation for any potential updates as required by the Ministry of Education for the Capital Priorities Template.
The LTAP also provides the opportunity to identify the school boundary study initiatives that are to be undertaken
as a result of ongoing capital initiatives, and to address accommodation pressures due to new residential
development, changing demographics, and program pressures. The plan identifies review areas and schools where
enrolment issues are projected to occur within the immediate future and the need to undertake associated boundary
studies. The attached tables provide a summary of the 2014/2015 LTAP initiatives. The Board is currently
undertaking a “Program Viability Review” as it relates to the provision of English and French Programming within
the Board. The results of this review and approval of recommendations by the Board could eventually impact the
areas where there are enrolment issues, including low English Program enrolment (dual track schools) and empty
pupil places.
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Summary
The 2014/2015 LTAP verifies and continues with the implementation of new school capital projects as outlined in
the approved 2013/2014 LTAP, and the Capital Priorities submission to the Ministry of Education, as revised.
There are however several revisions and additions as follows:
As a result of Ministry of Education Funding approvals, a new 740 OTG Martin Street PS rebuild (ERA 119)
has been identified to open for or during the 2017/2018 school year. This will be subject to municipal
approvals and issuance of building permits;
As a result of Ministry of Education Funding approval, Oodenawi PS (ERA 118) has been identified to open
for 2015/2016; As a result of Ministry of Education Funding approval, Heritage Glen PS is identified to have a 6-classroom
retrofit/addition for 2015/2016; Alton Village PS has been identified to have a 5-classroom addition to open for the 2017/2018 school year,
subject to funding from the Ministry and municipal approvals/issuance of building permits;
Oakville NE #2 ps (ERA 118) in the North Oakville Community has been identified to open for 2018/2019,
subject to funding from the Ministry of Education and pending the purchase of a suitable site, along with
municipal approvals/issuance of building permits; Milton #10 ps (ERA 121) in the Boyne Secondary Plan area has been identified to open for 2018/2019
subject to funding from the Ministry of Education and pending the purchase of a suitable site, along with
municipal approvals/issuance of building permits;
Oakville SW #1 ps (ERA 111) in the Lakeshore Woods Community has been identified to open for the
2017/2018 school year subject to the Board decision to undertake a Pupil Accommodation Review (i.e.
school closures/consolidations) (ERA 112), and subject to funding from the Ministry of Education;
Craig Kielburger SS has been identified to have a 10-classroom addition to open during the 2016/2017
school year, subject to funding from the Ministry of Education and municipal approvals/ issuance of
building permits;
Milton SW #1 hs has been identified to open for 2018/2019, subject to funding from the Ministry of
Education and pending the purchase of a suitable site, along with municipal approvals/issuance of building
permits; NE Oakville #1 hs has been identified to open for 2019/2020, , subject to funding from the Ministry of
Education and pending the purchase of a suitable site, along with municipal approvals/issuance of building
permits.
A description of the accommodations challenges and enrolment issues follows.
BURLINGTON: Elementary Review Areas
1. ERA 100: Aldershot Elementary, Glenview, King’s Road, Maplehurst Public Schools
This review area will continue to exhibit an overall utilization of facilities in the range of 63% to 68% over the
next 10 years. Currently there are approximately 533 empty pupil places, which will increase to 618 in 2018 and
drop back down to 548 by 2024. The Aldershot elementary section of Aldershot HS is currently exhibiting a
utilization rate of 46% of the elementary school’s OTG capacity, which will continue to remain at or near that
utilization rate over the next 10 years. King’s Road PS OTG utilization is projected to decline from 66% in 2014
to 52% in 2024. Enrolment at Glenview PS is projected to continue to grow to the point where it will slightly
exceed OTG and portable capacity from 2022; however, this is a result of proposed residential development in
the North Aldershot community (north of HWY 403).
2. ERA 101:Burlington Central, Central, Lakeshore and Tom Thomson Public Schools
This is a mature and stable review area, which includes the downtown core of Burlington. The OTG utilization
for this review area is in the range of 91% to 95% over the next ten years. Although enrolment at Tom Thomson
PS is identified to be within its OTG and portable capacity over the next 10 years, there are issues in
accommodation due to class organizations resulting in the school exceeding its capacity by 2015. This is as a
result of increasing enrolments in the French Immersion program. Board Staff are reviewing opportunities and
constraints on placing additional portables on the Tom Thomson PS site.
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Enrolment at Lakeshore PS is currently at 64% utilization, although it is projected to increase to 73% utilization
over the next 10 years. Central PS is projected to decline in enrolment over the next 10 years resulting in a
utilization rate decline from 85% in 2014 to 72% by 2024.
3. ERA 102: John T. Tuck, Pauline Johnson, Ryerson and Tecumseh Public Schools
This review area will experience a slight decline in enrolment over the next 10 years resulting in an OTG
utilization rate range from 88% to 77%. Ryerson PS is currently exhibiting the lowest utilization of pupil places
within this review area with the enrolment at 40% of the school’s OTG capacity. Phase-in of the Primary Gifted
program at Ryerson PS will result in an increase in enrolment, although by 2024 the school’s utilization will still
be at 53%.
Enrolment at Tecumseh PS is projected to decline from 57% to 51% utilization over the next 10 years. At the
same time, enrolment at John T. Tuck PS is projected to continue to exceed OTG capacity, resulting in
utilization rates ranging from 134% in 2014 to 107% in 2024.
4. ERA 103: Frontenac, Mohawk Gardens and Pineland Public Schools
A school boundary review was initiated for this review area and commenced in the spring of 2014. A final decision
regarding the boundary for the schools was finalized in the Fall of 2014, with the decision for the Pineland JK/SK
programming confirmed in February 2015.
Enrolments in this area are projected to continue to result in an overall OTG utilization rate of around 77% to 80%
over the next 10 years. However, it is projected that there will be 446 empty pupil places in this review area by
2024. As a result of the approved boundary changes, Frontenac PS’s enrolment is projected to increase from the
current utilization of 56% OTG capacity to 76% by 2024; while Mohawk Gardens PS enrolment is projected to
decline from the current utilization rate of 71% of the school’s OTG capacity to 63% by 2024. At the same time,
Pineland PS enrolments will continue to exceed OTG capacity over the next 6 years, until 2021 when enrolments
are projected to be below OTG capacity.
5. ERA104 & 105: Brant Hills, Bruce T. Lindley, C.H. Norton, and Paul A. Fisher Public Schools
This review area will continue to exhibit declining enrolment over the next 10 years. The utilization of facilities
will decline from 79% in 2014 to 71% in 2024. It is projected that there will be 488 empty pupil places within this
review area by 2024. Brant Hills PS enrolment is currently at 59% OTG utilization and is to remain within that
range over the next 10 years. Paul A. Fisher PS is currently at 64% OTG utilization and will decline to 60% OTG
utilization over the next 10 years.
6. ERA 106: Clarksdale, Dr. Charles Best, Rolling Meadows, and Sir E. MacMillan Public Schools
Projections indicate that the enrolments will decline for the next ten years. The OTG utilization rate will range
from 87% in 2014, declining to 76% in 2024. By 2024 it is projected that there will be approximately 450 empty
pupil places in this review area. It is projected that enrolments at Clarksdale PS will continue to decline to the point
that it will be at 77% of the school’s OTG capacity by 2024. Rolling Meadows PS enrolments are projected to
decline from 78% OTG utilization to 72% by 2024.
7. ERA 107: Charles R. Beaudoin, Florence Meares Public Schools
It is projected that the overall utilization rate will be at 86% by 2024. The phased in redirection of the Primary
Gifted Program to Ryerson PS will provide the necessary accommodation relief at Charles R. Beaudoin PS for the
next three years. Long term projections indicate that enrolments at Charles Beaudoin PS would continue to
decline, to the point that portables may not be required at the school by 2017.
8. ERA 108: Alexander’s, John William Boich and Orchard Park Public Schools
The three schools in this review area will continue to experience enrolment pressures over the next 4 to 5 years,
resulting in the need for the placement of portables on each of the school sites. By 2024 it is projected that the
utilization rate will be 93% within this review area.
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9. ERA 109: Alton Village Public School
Alton Village PS was opened in September 2012 and currently has 7 portables on site. Projections indicate that the
school’s OTG and portable capacity are projected to be exceeded by 2017. Although, the Halton Catholic DSB
opened their new elementary school (St. Anne’s CES) in Alton during 2013/2014 school year, Alton Village PS
has not seen a reduction on the long term enrolments. As a result, it would be prudent to undertake an addition to
the school. However, the school was designed for either a 2-storey 10 classroom or a 1-storey 5 classroom addition.
A 10 classroom addition, would make Alton Village PS the largest elementary school in the Board with an OTG of
970. Moreover, once the community matures and the school enrolment declines, this size of an addition could
result in excess/available pupil places. A 5-classroom addition would result in the school having an OTG of 855
pupil places, which, along with the placement of portables on site, could accommodate the projected enrolment
over the next 10 years. As such, the need for a 5-classroom addition for 2017/2018 can be supported. The timing
of this project is subject to funding from the Ministry and municipal approvals/issuance of building permits.
10. ERA 110: Kilbride PS
Enrolment projections indicate a stable review area. Kilbride PS is projected to have an OTG utilization rate in
the range of 77% to 73% over the next 10 years. OAKVILLE - Elementary Review Areas
1. ERA 111: Elementary school in Lakeshore Woods Community
All students within this area currently attend schools outside the review area. Currently, a total of 602 students
from ERA 111 are accommodated at Gladys Speers, Eastview, Pine Grove, Pineland and Mohawk Gardens Public
Schools respectively.
The 2012/2013 LTAP identified the opportunity to develop an elementary school within the Lakeshore Woods
community in order to address this issue as well as potentially alleviating accommodation pressures at Pine
Grove PS in ERA 112. Development of this project would be subject to the outcome of the Program and
Accommodation Review (PAR) and funding approvals from the Ministry of Education. A Preliminary Director’s
Report was presented to trustees in May 2013, recommending the initiation of a PAR for ERA 111 and ERA 112.
However, this item was referred back to Program and Accommodation Review, subject to the Board making a
request for a new elementary school through the Ministry of Education’s Capital Priorities program. An
application was made as part of the Ministry’s requests for Capital Priorities in October 2013. The Ministry did
not approve the request and confirmed that the Board needed to undertake a PAR prior to any future submission
of capital requests to the Ministry. They also indicated that the completion of a PAR would not necessarily result
in capital approvals for a new school.
As a result, it appears that the Board would need to initiate and complete a PAR for ERA 111 and ERA 112 prior
to the Board submitting a capital request from the Ministry of Education for a new school in the Lakeshore
Woods Community. The Ministry of Education released its Accommodation Guidelines on March 26, 2015. The
Board will need to revise its policies prior to commencing a PAR for this area.
2. ERA 112: Brookdale, Eastview, Gladys Speers, Oakwood, Pine Grove, W.H. Morden Public Schools
The area in question will continue to see enrolment being close to capacity during the next 10 years. The OTG
utilization is projected to be at 96% in 2024. Oakwood PS enrolment is currently at 49% of its OTG capacity and it
is expected to continue at that level during the next several years. Although by 2024, the OTG utilization for
Oakwood PS is projected to be at 69%, as a result of projected growth from residential intensification in the Kerr
Street Village area. At the same time, WH Morden PS is projected to exceed OTG and portable capacity by 2016,
which has resulted in Board staff reviewing opportunities/constraints to placing additional portables on site.
In the fall of 2013, the Board approved moving forward with a Southwest Oakville French Immersion Boundary
Review in order to establish an interim French Immersion accommodation plan for schools in ERA 112. In
January, 2014 the Board approved the recommendation from the Southwest Oakville French Immersion Boundary
Review Steering Committee that no further action be taken to redirect students in this area for the 2014/2015
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school year. However, Board staff was directed to make a recommendation to the Board no later than October 2014
when the 2014/2015 FI enrolments were known regarding the need to schedule a Boundary Review for the
2015/2016 school year. Recommendations were approved by the Board on November 5, stating that no action be
taken on a boundary review study in Southwest Oakville (Pine Grove PS); and that staff continue to monitor
enrolment and French Immersion pressures through the HDSB long-term accommodation planning process. It is
projected that enrolment at Pine Grove PS will continue to exceed its building capacity during the next 10 years,
resulting in the need for the placement of portables on site to provide accommodation.
3. ERA 113 – EJ James, James W. Hill, Maple Grove and New Central Public Schools
The review area is generally a mature community with OTG utilization projected to continue to be above 100%
over the next 10 years. EJ James PS enrolments are projected to continue to be over capacity over the next 10
years and they are projected to exceed building and portable capacity by 2015. Board staff is currently reviewing
the opportunities/constraints to adding more than 6 portables on the school site in order to accommodate
enrolment in the longer term. James W. Hill PS enrolments are projected to continue to exceed OTG capacity
resulting in the placement of portables on site over the next 10 years.
4. ERA 114 – Captain R. Wilson, Emily Carr and Palermo Public Schools
The review is currently exhibiting some accommodation pressures with the OTG utilization rate at 109%. All three
schools currently have portables on site in order to accommodate students. Over time, enrolment within this
review area will decline to the point that by 2024 the OTG utilization rate will be at 88%. It should be noted that
with proposed intensification in the Palermo Village (Dundas Street and Regional Road 25), there will be sufficient
capacity to accommodate enrolment growth from this area (at this time the number of high density units are not
known).
Also within ERA 114, the Merton lands are being considered for future residential development. Board staff have
identified the potential need for an elementary school in this area. However, the Merton lands are subject to an
Ontario Municipal Board hearing scheduled to start in October 2015.
5. ERA 115 – Abbey Lane, Forest Trail, Heritage Glen, Pilgrim Wood and West Oak Public Schools
Enrolments in the fall of 2013 confirmed ongoing accommodation pressures at Heritage Glen PS. Therefore, as
part of the Ministry of Education Capital Priorities request in October 2013, trustees approved a 6-room
retrofit/addition to Heritage Glen PS. This request was approved by the Ministry of Education as part of the
Capital Priorities announcements. This retrofit/addition is to be completed in time for the start of the 2015/2016
school year.
With the addition to the school, projections suggest there will be an overall OTG utilization rate of 94% by 2024
in the review area. Abbey Lane PS enrolments will continue to decline to the point that by 2024 the OTG
utilization will be at 65%.
6. ERA 116 : Montclair, Munn’s, Post’s Corners, River Oaks, and Sunningdale Public Schools
The Board s received funding approval from the Ministry of Education with respect to the new Oodenawi PS,
which is projected to open for the 2015/2016 school year. The opening of this school necessitated the
undertaking of a school boundary review (completed February 2015), which resulted in the establishment of
boundaries for the new school, as well as revised boundaries for River Oaks PS and Sunningdale PS.
As a result of the new school being opened, the OTG utilization in the review area will remain in the 93% to 99%
range over the next 3 years. However, the OTG utilization will continue to increase as a result of River Oaks PS
and Munn’s PS continuing to accommodate students from north of Dundas Street. Munn’s PS enrolment is
projected to exceed OTG and portable capacity by September 2016. Board staff are now reviewing
opportunities/constraints to placing additional portables on site at Munn’s PS to address the projected 2016
accommodation constraints. Currently, a maximum of 2 portables are permitted at Munn’s PS.
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7. ERA 117 : Falgarwood, Joshua Creek, and Sheridan Public Schools
The area contains mature neighbourhoods south of Upper Middle Road and growth neighbourhoods north of
Upper Middle Road (Joshua Creek community). The OTG utilization is projected to decline to 74% utilization
by 2024. Joshua Creek PS will continue to require portables until 2017 due to enrolments exceeding OTG
capacity.
Falgarwood PS enrolments are projected to decline over the next ten years with an OTG utilization of 57% by
2024.
8. ERA 118 : Oodenawi PS Overall, Board staff has identified the need for 6 elementary schools in the new North Oakville Secondary Plan
area. The Ministry of Education has provided funding in the recent Capital Priorities announcements for the new
Oodenawi PS, which is projected to be opened for the 2015/2016 school year. As a result of the boundary review
and associated revisions that were approved in February 2015, the new school will provide accommodation relief
to the existing schools (River Oaks PS and Sunningdale PS).
Projections indicate that the next school (NE Oakville #2) would be required for the 2018/2019 school year as there
would be sufficient demand as a result of the Oodenawi PS being over OTG capacity, as well as provide
accommodation relief to River Oaks PS and Munn’s PS which are both continuing to accommodate students from
north of Dundas Street. The timing of the new school is subject to Ministry funding, accessing/acquiring the
respective school site in a timely manner, and obtaining the associated municipal approvals/issuance of building
permits.
MILTON - Elementary Review Areas
1. ERA 119: Martin Street, WI Dick, Robert Baldwin, J.M. Denyes, EW Foster, and Sam Sherratt PS
The Board received Capital Priorities funding approval for a new Martin Street PS (740 OTG) to be rebuilt on the
site. The school was initially projected to open during the 2015/2016 school year, however, as a result of the
current architectural review that is underway (i.e. tear down school/relocate students temporarily or build on the
site and keep Martin Street PS open), school opening may not occur until September 2017 at the latest. It should be
noted that the primary basis in the Capital Priorities Business Case for the new rebuild (with the additional pupil
places), is to accommodate new growth from the Milton Heights area; as well as provide accommodation relief to
schools within ERA 119, Escarpment View PS (ERA 121) and potentially Anne J. MacArthur PS (ERA 121). A
boundary review will be required to be undertaken in the fall of 2016, once the architectural review and timing of
the construction of the new school has been determined. The temporary accommodation of existing Martin Street
PS students will likely be discussed when the architectural review is completed.
2. ERA 120 – Bruce Trail, Chris Hadfield, Hawthorne Village, Irma Coulson and Tiger Jeet Singh PS
The Board opened Irma Coulson PS in September 2013, with an OTG of 793 pupil places. The addition of 9
JK/SK classrooms at Bruce Trail PS has increased the school’s OTG from 598 to 850 pupil places. The 5 JK/SK
classroom addition at Hawthorne Village PS has increased the OTG capacity from 575 to 723, while the OTG
capacity at Tiger Jeet Singh PS increased from 782 to 896 as a result of a 3-classroom JK/SK addition. Overall,
enrolment in this review area will continue to exceed OTG capacity over the next ten years, given the
demographics in. It should be noted that any accommodation issues in these schools, will continue to be addressed
by adding more portables on to the respective school sites as there are no new schools planned within this review
area. Alternatively, some of these schools (i.e. Tiger Jeet Singh PS and Hawthorne Village PS) could be included
as part of the boundary reviews for future elementary schools planned for the Boyne (West) Community.
It should be noted that Tiger Jeet Singh PS has been impacted by the Boyne PS school boundary review, which
resulted in the direction of new residential areas to the new school, scheduled to open for September 2015.
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3. ERA 121 – Anne J. MacArthur, Escarpment View and PL Robertson Public Schools
The Ministry of Education provided funding for Boyne PS (located in ERA 127 - Boyne Secondary Plan). The
school is scheduled to open for the 2015/2016 school year. A school boundary review was undertaken and
completed in February 2015. The boundary review resulted in the redirection of a portion of Anne J. MacArthur PS
and Tiger Jeet Singh PS catchments, effective September 2015.
As indicated, the Board received Capital Priorities funding approval for a new Martin Street PS (740 OTG) to be
rebuilt on the site, One of the factors in the Capital Priorities Business Case for the rebuild is to provide
accommodation relief to Escarpment View PS (ERA 121), which currently has 14 portables on site. Escarpment
View PS and Ann J. MacArthur PS (FI boundary north of Derry Road) are to be included as part of any future
boundary review for the new Martin Street PS.
4. ERA 123 – Brookville PS
Enrolment projections indicate that enrolment will decline in this review area. Brookville PS enrolments are
projected to decline from an OTG utilization rate of 98% to 82% over the next 10 years.
5. ERA 127 – Boyne PS
The Boyne Community currently has 6 elementary schools and one secondary school identified within the
secondary plan. There is 1 elementary school identified for the Milton Education Village (located west of Tremaine
Road).
The Ministry of Education announced funding for Boyne PS, which is scheduled to open in September 2015. The
Board recently completed a boundary review for the new school in February 2015.
It would appear that there have been delays in the timing of new residential development within the Boyne
Community. This is as a result of ongoing environmental and storm water issues that need to be addressed by the
developers. As a result, the 2014/2015 LTAP identifies the need to open one additional elementary school (Milton
#10 ps) in 2018/2019. The school is anticipated to have a 776 OTG pupil place capacity. The new school would
provide accommodation to students generated from the Boyne Community. The timing of the new school is subject
to Ministry funding, accessing/acquiring the respective school site in a timely manner, and obtaining the
associated municipal approvals/issuance of building permits.
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HALTON HILLS - Elementary Review Areas
1. ERA 124 – Gardiner, Joseph Gibbons, Park, Silver Creek, Stewarttown Public Schools
Long range enrolment projections show a stable review area with a mix of mature, declining communities
(downtown Georgetown, north of Maple Drive / 17 Side Road) and growth neighbourhoods (Georgetown South).
Overall OTG utilization is projected to be in the range of 92% to 98% over the next 10 years. Town Council
approved expansion of the urban boundary west of Eighth Line to Trafalgar Road, north of 10 Side Road (Vision
Georgetown). Preliminary background studies indicate that 6671 residential units are projected, with the
accompanying population projected at approximately 19,530. It should be noted that Board staff have identified
the need for approximately 3 elementary school sites and 1 secondary school site and these have been requested
to be included in the secondary plan. A secondary plan has not yet been finalized and approved by the Town, but
they are focusing on a 2021 time frame for commencement of development.
Ethel Gardiner PS will continue to require portables over the next 10 years as the OTG utilization will be at
135% by 2024. Silver Creek PS enrolment will decline and by 2024 the OTG utilization is projected to be at
74%. Enrolment at Joseph Gibbons PS is projected to continue to remain low with 146 students by 2024 (OTG
utilization of 69%). The issue for Joseph Gibbons is whether or not program viability can be achieved with
relatively low enrolments. The 10 year projections for Park PS show enrolment being above 200 with an
estimated 251 students by 2024 and an OTG utilization of 88%.
Georgetown South #3 elementary school has been identified on the east side of Mountainview Road. The timing
of the new school will likely be associated with the accommodation pressures, resulting from the development of
the Vision Georgetown area.
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2. ERA 125 – Centennial, George Kennedy, and Harrison Public Schools Enrolment projections indicate a stable review area with mature communities that have some infill development in
the Norval hamlet and neighbourhoods around Mountainview Road North and north of the CN Railway. It is
projected that there will be approximately 277 empty pupil places within this review area by 2024.
3. ERA 126 – Glen Williams, Limehouse, McKenzie-Smith Bennett, Pineview, Robert Little Public Schools
This review area will see long-term enrolments at 80% utilization by 2024, with 391 available pupil places.
BURLINGTON - Secondary Review Areas
1. SRA 100 and SRA 101
The opening of the new Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School in September 2013 resulted in the redirection of
students from SRA 100. As a result, enrolment projections indicate the utilization of space in SRA 100 secondary
schools is currently at 73% in 2014, declining to 59% by 2024. Currently there are approximately 1658 available
secondary pupil places in SRA 100, which will increase to 2485 students by 2024. More specifically the OTG
utilization for all secondary schools in this SRA will drop over the next 10 years:
Aldershot –82% to 76%, Burlington Central - 68% to 65%, Lester B. Pearson - 73% to 54%, MM Robinson – 61%
to 44%, Nelson –85% to 79%, Robert Bateman- 70% to 46%.
In reviewing SRA101, it is projected that Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School will continue to grow in
enrolment and by 2016 the OTG building and portable capacity could be exceeded, with a utilization rate of 127%.
There are, however, decisions that could be made by the School Principal, when the need arises, to potentially
increase classroom availability.
Overall for Burlington, by 2024 the OTG utilization is projected to be 72%, with approximately 2031 empty pupil
places. It would appear that consideration should be given to undertaking a PAR for all secondary schools in
Burlington.
OAKVILLE - Secondary Review Areas
1. SRA 102, SRA103 , SRA 108
Overall SRA 102 enrolments are projected to remain relatively stable with OTG utilization ranging from 101%
to 110% over the next 10 years. The major pressure will be the accommodation of the secondary school students
generated from development in North Oakville. Currently North Oakville students are directed to White Oaks SS
(WOSS) which, based on projections, could exceed OTG building and portable capacity by 2018. There are,
however, decisions that could be made by the School Principal, when the need arises, that could potentially
increase classroom availability and defer any accommodation issues until 2020. Iroquois Ridge HS enrolments
are also projected to exceed OTG building and portable capacity by 2015, although the decisions made by the
School Principal could potentially increase classroom availability, which could defer accommodation issues.
The opening of Garth Webb Secondary School in SRA 103 in September 2012 provided accommodation relief to
Abbey Park HS and White Oaks Secondary School (located in SRA 102) in the longer term. Projections indicate
that the school’s enrolment could exceed OTG building and portable capacity by 2019. There are, however,
decisions that could be made by the School Principal, when the need arises, that could potentially increase
classroom availability and defer any accommodation issues.
Overall, secondary school enrolments in Oakville are projected to continue to increase over the next 10 years. By
2024, the OTG utilization will be at 110%, with a general requirement of 742 pupil places. It is anticipated that a
new secondary school will be required in the North Oakville community prior to that date in order to provide
accommodation relief to WOSS and Iroquois Ridge HS by 2019.
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Within SRA 108 there are 2 designated secondary school sites. As a result, NE Oakville #1 hs is required to meet
the ongoing accommodation pressures at WOSS, Iroquois Ridge HS and to accommodate projected growth from
North Oakville. Therefore, the timing of the new school is subject to Ministry funding, accessing/acquiring the
respective school site in a timely manner, and obtaining the associated municipal approvals/issuance of building
permits.
MILTON - Secondary Review Areas
1. SRA 104, SRA 105 and SRA 106
The utilization rate of all secondary schools in Milton is projected to be 160% by 2024, with the need to
accommodate an additional 1334 pupils. The existing building and portable capacity of the two secondary schools
in Milton would be unable to accommodate these students, and therefore, the need for a third secondary school in
Milton is justified. Moreover, it is projected that Milton District High School will exceed its OTG building and
portable capacity by 2019. Craig Kielburger SS exceeded its OTG building and portable capacity in 2013, with the
school requiring 16 portables on site for this school year. There is concern of site constraints in terms of placing
any additional portables on site moving forward; Craig Kielburger SS was designed with a number of specialty
classes, and there is limited flexibility for the School Principal to increase classroom availability. As a result, there
is an immediate need to provide a 10 classroom addition to accommodate the high number of students at CKSS.
The timing of the addition is subject to Ministry funding, and obtaining the associated municipal
approvals/issuance of building permits.
As a result of ongoing residential and enrolment growth in Milton, including the Boyne Community, the 2014/2015
LTAP identifies the need for a new Milton SW #1 hs to be opened in 2018/2019. The site is to be located within
the Boyne community however, it is not within a registered plan of subdivision, whereby the site can be purchased
at this time. Therefore, the timing of the new school is subject to Ministry funding, accessing/acquiring the
respective school site in a timely manner, and obtaining the associated municipal approvals/issuance of building
permits.
Halton Hills - Secondary Review Area
1. SRA 107
Georgetown District High School is at OTG building capacity, with a 99% utilization rate, projected to decline to a
utilization rate of 94% during the next ten years.
Acton District High School enrolment will remain in and around 500 pupils, with a range of 131 to 168 available
pupil places during the next 10 years.
The need for a secondary site within the Vision Georgetown area has been identified however, the timing of the
school will be contingent upon when new residential development begins (starting in 2021) and the ability for the
existing school (GDHS) to accommodate those students moving forward.
Conclusions
The Ministry requested school boards submit their Capital Priorities by the end of October 2013. The Board has
received funding approval for three projects: Martin Street PS rebuild, Oodenawi PS, and a 6-room retrofit/addition
to Heritage Glen PS. It was expected that Boards would be requested to submit Capital Priorities funding requests
by the end of October 2014 but they were not. At the time of this report, discussion indicates that the Ministry of
Education will make requests in early Spring, with announcements in early Fall 2015. In anticipation of the new
capital funding sources, the 2014/2015 LTAP verifies the capital projects and needs for the Halton District School
Board for the years 2016/2017 to 2019/2020.
Along with the capital projects verification, the 2014/2015 LTAP also identifies issues related to enrolment that are
occurring in various review areas throughout the Board. Attached are tables outlining the LTAP initiatives,
including capital projects and school boundary studies.
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The LTAP continues to be a fluid document, which is reviewed annually in order to monitor enrolments, address
provincial policy initiatives, and implement new capital projects accordingly.
Once approved by the Board, the 2014/2015 LTAP will be forwarded to the Ministry of Education. As well, the
Ministry of Education has a policy whereby school boards are required to work with their community partners in
order to share facilities to the benefit of boards, students and the community, and to optimize the use of public
assets owned by school boards.
One of the goals of the Ministry Community Planning and Partnerships Guideline (released March 26, 2015) is to
encourage boards to reach out to community organizations to share planning information (i.e. LTAP). This
information will allow school boards and other entities to work together to the benefit of boards, students and the
community, and to optimize the ise of public assets owned by school boards. As a result the Ministry wants school
boards to focus on opportunities to share facilities with community partners when building new schools and
undertaking significant renovations, when considering the use of unoccupied space in schools and when
considering properties associated with schools that may close and sites that may be considered for future
disposition. Therefore, based on the Ministry Guideline, local municipalities, coterminous school boards,
applicable District Social Services Administration Board(s) or Consolidated Municipal Service Manager(s);
Applicable Public Health Boards, Local Health Integration Networks and Children’s Mental Health Centres will
be provided the Board’s Long Term Accommodation Plan for information.
Respectfully submitted,
(signed)
_________________________ __________________________
Lucy Veerman David Euale
Superintendent of Business Services Director of Education
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Report Number: 15061
Date: March 31, 2014
FOR INFORMATION
TO: The Chair and Members of the
Halton District School Board
FROM: G. Cullen, Superintendent Facilities Services
RE: Update on Close the Gap Project Schedule
Background
At the Board Meeting on February 19, 2015 the following motion (M015-0026) was approved:
Be it resolved that the Halton District School Board approve the approach to the
Close the Gap initiative as outlined in Report 14199; and
THAT specific projects be undertaken as follows, funded subject to these cost
estimates and budget availability:
1. Support for installation of classroom projection equipment (IT Plan), $100,000
2. Library Services. $500,000 over 2 years
3. Special Education rooms, $600,000 over 2 years
4. Specialty Classrooms, $600,000 over 2 years
5. Electrical upgrade and air conditioning in secondary schools, second, and
third floor areas, $3,600,000
6. Electrical upgrade and air conditioning in elementary schools, second and
third floor areas, $4,700,000
Rationale:
After reviewing the approved air conditioning and recommended priority listing of multi-floor schools,
staff have identified the secondary and elementary schools anticipated completion schedules attached in
Appendix 1 (Elementary) and Appendix 2 (Secondary).
School air conditioning and electrical upgrade projects are to be implemented based on the nature of
existing mechanical and electrical infrastructure available, and the priorities as set in Report 14199,
shown in Appendix 3 (Elementary) and Appendix 4 (Secondary).
Note: At this time Pineland Public School does not have electrical power available in the area suitable for
air conditioning upgrade.
Many of the Close the Gap initiatives are in the planning stages. The installation of the classroom
projection system is being managed by the Board’s I.T. department. Currently the project is underway.
The Library Services department has established a plan to obtain a review requested projects from school
and in accordance with an established process.
Special Education and specialty rooms will be identified by staff of Student Services and Facility Services
for each of the two years covered.
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Close the Gap projects approved via Board motion M15-0026 on February 4, 2015:
Project Allocation
Spent at March
31, 2015
Allocation
remaining
Classroom Projection Equipment 100,000$ 23,607$ 76,393$
Library Services * 500,000$ -$ 500,000$
Special Education Rooms 600,000$ -$ 600,000$
Specialty Classrooms 600,000$ -$ 600,000$
Electrical Upgrade & A/C - Secondary 3,600,000$ -$ 3,600,000$
Electrical Upgrade & A/C - Elementary 4,700,000$ -$ 4,700,000$
10,100,000$ 23,607$ 10,076,393$
* Per Lynn Wisniewski - project list to be determined by June 2015
Data prepared by Business Services Staff.
Respectfully submitted,
___________________________ ___________________________
Gerry Cullen David Euale
Superintendent of Facility Services Director of Education
Air Conditioning Elementary Schools
Anticipated Completion ScheduleAppendix 1
SCHOOL Total $
Electrical
Upgrade
Required
Phase 1 -
AC
completed
by Aug
31/15
Phase 2 - AC
compelted by
April 1/16
Phase 3 - AC
completed by
Aug 31/16 Comments
Pineland P.S. $406,290 N NO POWER AVAILABLE
John T. Tuck P.S. $392,979 N
Area A X
Area B X
Clarksdale P.S. $404,339 Y
Area A X
Area B X
Area C X
Area D X
McKenzie-Smith Bennett P.S. $382,037 Y
Area A X
Area B X
Area C X
George Kennedy P.S. $344,188 Y
Area A X
Area B X
$481,562 Y CTG ELIGIBLE UPGRADES COMPLETE
Sunningdale P.S. $280,633 N
Area A X
Area B X
Area C X
Maplehurst P.S. $385,967 Y
Area A X
Area B X
Area C X
Brookdale P.S. $300,350 N
Area A X
Tecumseh P.S. $396,685 Y
Area A X
Area B X
Area C X
Ryerson P.S. $304,690 Y
Area A X
Frontenac P.S. $425,589 Y
Area A X
Area B X
King's Road P.S. $267,651 N
Area A X
Rolling Meadows P.S. $244,868 N
Area A X
Area B X
Area C X
Falgarwood P.S. $262,955 N
Area A X
Total $4,874,492
Air Conditioning Secondary Schools
Anticipated Completion ScheduleAppendix 2
Electrical
Upgrade
Required
Phase 1 - AC
completed by
Aug 31/15
Phase 2 - AC
completed by
April 1/16
Phase 3 - AC
completed by
Aug 31/16
T. A. Blakelock H.S. $1,048,995 Y
Area A X
Area B X
Area C X
Georgetown D.H.S. $861,511 Y
Area A X
Area B X
Area C X
Area D X
Area E X
Area F X
M.M. Robinson H.S. $1,644,076 N
Area A X
Area B X
Area C X
Area D X
Area E X
Total $3,554,583
Close the Gap - Air Conditioning
Elementary School RankingAppendix 3
SCHOOL YEAR BUILT OTG
Oct. 31/14
Enrollment
Building
enrollment A/C AREA # Floors Total $ Ranking
Pineland P.S. 1962 662 739 601 0% 2 $406,290 213
John T. Tuck P.S. 1960 541 726 565 5% 2 $392,979 197
Clarksdale P.S. 1955 553 468 468 8% 2 $404,339 146
McKenzie-Smith Bennett P.S. 1956 749 681 681 7% 2 $382,037 82
George Kennedy P.S. 1959 584 479 479 20% 2 $344,188 76
Central P.S. 1919 409 347 347 80% 3 $481,562 55
Sunningdale P.S. 1959 613 813 583 30% 2 $280,633 45
Maplehurst P.S. 1912 519 371 371 10% 2 $385,967 32
Brookdale P.S. 1958 354 296 296 0% 2 $300,350 26
Tecumseh P.S. 1964 442 253 253 10% 2 $396,685 15
Ryerson P.S. 1967 527 213 213 0% 2 $304,690 13
Frontenac P.S. 1966 777 436 436 65% 2 $425,589 10
King's Road P.S. 1955 337 221 221 0% 2 $267,651 6
Rolling Meadows P.S. 1960 584 457 457 0% 2 $244,868 3
Falgarwood P.S. 1966 536 404 404 40% 2 $262,955 3
Note: Schools not listed have either 100% air conditioning or are only a one floor school.
Pineland PS - due to community wide electrical limitations Pineland PS cannot be upgraded to
support air conditioning
Close The Gap - Air Conditioning
Secondary School RankingAppendix 4
SCHOOL YEAR BUILT OTG
Oct. 31/14
Enrollment
Building
enrollment A/C AREA # Floors Total $ Ranking
T. A. Blakelock H.S. 1955 1407 1120 1120 5% 3 $1,048,995 544
Georgetown D.H.S. 1951 1683 1653 1653 25% 3 $861,511 434
M.M. Robinson H.S. 1962 1347 828 759 15% 3 $1,644,076 423
White Oaks S.S. South Camp. 1964 995 1255 979 25% 3 $703,234 333
Burlington Central H.S. 1922 1008 852 852 5% 3 $843,486 328
Nelson H.S. 1956 1341 1139 1139 15% 2 $655,467 193
Milton District H.S. 1959 966 941 872 40% 2 $573,504 117
Aldershot H.S. 1960 973 674 674 5% 2 $581,416 26
Robert Bateman H.S. 1969 1338 931 931 63% 2 $800,763 17
Lester B. Pearson H.S. 1975 639 467 237 5% 2 $439,845 13
White Oaks S.S. North Camp. 1969 621 621 506 40% 2 $367,461 7
Acton District H.S. 1976 636 491 491 75% 2 $308,120 2
Oakville Trafalgar H.S. 1991 1158 1223 970 100% 2 $0 0
Iroquois Ridge H.S. 1993 1218 1283 1237 100% 3 $0 0
Abbey Park H.S. 2003 924 972 903 100% 2 $0 0
Craig Keilburger S.S. 2012 1203 1464 1096 100% 2 $0 0
Garth Webb S.S. 2012 1182 871 871 100% 3 $0 0
Dr. Frank J. Hayden S.S. 2013 1194 955 955 100% 3 $0 0
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Report Number: 15065
Date: April 30, 2015
FOR INFORMATION
TO: The Chair and Members of the
Halton District School Board
FROM: Lucy Veerman, Superintendent of Business Services
RE: Review of Annual Home to School Transportation Policy Exemption.
Warrant:
This report provides the 2014/2015 Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) Annual Home to School
Transportation Review, indicating transportation service changes for the 2015/2016 school year.
Background:
Annual Home to School Transportation Review - Review of Annual Policy Exemptions
(attached as Appendix 1) is the HSTS 2014/2015 “Annual Home to School Transportation Review” report. The
format of the report is similar to the report presented to the Board of Trustees in 2014. The changes outlined will
take effect for the 2015/2016 school year.
Section 1 identifies the changes for the Halton District School Board (HDSB):
Section 1.4: There are currently two schools in Milton that have policy exemptions due to on-going
construction:
1.4.1 Milton District High School The following is an excerpt from Report 2014-02 (2014-15 Annual Home to School Transportation Review):
Some students attending Milton District High School who reside in the area located west of the railroad
tracks, north of Louis St. Laurent Avenue, south of Main Street West and east to Tremaine Road are being
provided transportation due to a policy exemption. The policy exemption is due to the ongoing
construction of a 4 lane underpass at the railroad tracks on Derry Road, west of Bronte Street. Once the
underpass and pedestrian facilities are complete, HSTS staff will reassess the area and a
recommendation on the continuance or removal of this transportation exemption will be provided. It is
recommended that HSTS send a letter to parents/guardians informing them of the possible change to
student transportation eligibility in this area.
In May 2014, HSTS staff sent letters home to all affected families informing them of the potential
transportation removal due to the infrastructure improvements. As the construction was not complete prior to
September 2014, transportation was provided for the 2014-15 school year. HSTS staff has confirmed that the
grade separation will be complete before the start of the 2015-16 school year. As a result HSTS will send
follow up letters home to the parents/guardians of the students that will be affected by the elimination of the
policy exemption informing them that effective September 2015 their child(ren) will no longer qualify for
board provided transportation services. There were approximately 206 students that were impacted by this
exemption.
1.4.2. Bruce Trail Public School
The following is an excerpt from Report 2014-02 (2014-15 Annual Home to School Transportation Review):
Transportation has been provided to students attending Bruce Trail Public Elementary School who reside
east from McGibbon Drive and Aylmer Crescent over to James Snow Parkway, north of Derry Road,
based on the Board’s transportation distance policy. Distance measurements to determine transportation
eligibility from this area were performed when the school was first constructed.
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The updated GIS map for this area indicates that Laurier Avenue has been extended east to Croft Avenue
and connects to Costigan Road which is the street that Bruce Trail Public School is located on (Appendix
C). Laurier Avenue will provide an additional route into the subdivision to/from the school which can be
used for measurement purposes to determine student transportation eligibility.
While the street network (Laurier Avenue) is complete, pedestrian facility improvements and construction
along Laurier Avenue and Costigan Road is ongoing. HSTS staff will continue to monitor the progress of
the construction and the area will be reassessed on or before June 15th, 2014 and a recommendation on
the continuance or removal of the transportation exemption will be provided at that time.
HSTS staff will continue to monitor the progress of the improvements to the pedestrian facilities and the area
will be reassessed on or before June 15, 2015. It is recommended that HSTS send another letter reminding
parents/guardians of the impending change to student transportation eligibility in this area. If confirmation is
received that the construction will be complete before September 1, 2015, a follow up letter will be sent to the
families in June informing them the policy exemption will be removed in September. Approximately 144
students are impacted by this exemption.
Conclusion:
Administrative Council has reviewed and approved the recommendations applicable to Halton District School
Board included in the attached reports.
Respectfully submitted,
(signed)
______________________________ ___________________________________
Lucy Veerman David Euale
Superintendent of Business Services Director of Education
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
Report #2015-02 (Annual Home to School Transportation Review) Page 1 of 10
Report # 2015-05 SECOND REVISION
TO: HSTS Board of Directors FROM: Karen Lacroix, General Manager DATE: April 29, 2015 RE: Annual Home to School Transportation Review _______________________________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE: In accordance with provisions of Halton District School Board’s Transportation Policy and Halton Catholic District School Board Policy ll-24 – Student Transportation, this report presents the Annual Home to School Transportation Review for the 2015-2016 school year. As outlined in HSTS Operating Procedure HS-1-008, Transportation Eligibility Reassessment (Appendix A), on an annual basis, HSTS shall provide an overview of the existing policy exemptions and recommendations for their removal or continuance. Included in this report for information purposes only, is the list of schools provided transportation based on the criteria outlined in HSTS Operating Procedure HS-1-003, Eligibility Factors (Appendix B). BACKGROUND: Each respective School Board’s Home to School Student Transportation states that transportation services may be provided for registered pupils residing within the Region of Halton based on the following criteria:
distance from home to designated school;
traffic or safety hazards (Transportation Eligibility Factors);
for validated physical, emotional, and/or developmental reasons require transportation. In order to provide a consistent level of service throughout the Region of Halton, every effort is made to apply the current transportation policy fairly and equitably. Providing transportation services to students that do not meet the distance criteria but for which the remaining two criteria are taken into consideration is defined as a policy exemption. These exemptions are reviewed on an annual basis and HSTS staff provides recommendations on the continuance or removal of these exemptions. When transportation is provided due to the criteria outlined in Operating Procedure HS-1-003 – Eligibility Factors, HSTS staff will monitor and review pedestrian facilities which may include infrastructure improvements, the placement of adult crossing guards by the municipality as well as new residential developments in order to provide recommendations for the continuance or removal of transportation. HSTS staff along with school board planning staff will also review the necessity of crossing guard assistance with local municipalities.
Halton Student Transportation Services
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
Report #2015-02 (Annual Home to School Transportation Review) Page 2 of 10
HSTS updates the Halton region street network, parcels and parcel labels (addresses) in the HSTS transportation software on a regular basis. The GIS map updates reflect the latest parcel data received from the Ontario Road Network and Halton Region as well as parcel labels from MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation). The parcel data includes all new properties, parks, walkways, etc. within the Region of Halton. When the GIS map update is completed, HSTS staff performs home to school distance reassessments in areas where new streets have been constructed and/or infrastructure improvements have occurred. The report is divided into three sections:
1. Halton District School Board
2. Halton Catholic District School Board
3. Remaining Transportation Policy Exemptions
1. HALTON DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
1.1 Burlington
There are currently no areas within Burlington that warrant a recommendation for transportation removal.
1.2 Oakville There are currently no areas within Oakville that warrant a recommendation for transportation
removal.
1.3 Halton Hills There are currently no areas within Halton Hills that warrant a recommendation for
transportation removal. 1.4 Milton 1.4.1 Milton District High School
The following is an excerpt from Report 2014-02 (2014-15 Annual Home to School Transportation Review):
Some students attending Milton District High School who reside in the area located west of the railroad tracks, north of Louis St. Laurent Avenue, south of Main Street West and east to Tremaine Road are being provided transportation due to a policy exemption. The policy exemption is due to the ongoing construction of a 4 lane underpass at the railroad tracks on Derry Road, west of Bronte Street.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
Report #2015-02 (Annual Home to School Transportation Review) Page 3 of 10
Once the underpass and pedestrian facilities are complete, HSTS staff will reassess the area and a recommendation on the continuance or removal of this transportation exemption will be provided. It is recommended that HSTS send a letter to parents/guardians informing them of the possible change to student transportation eligibility in this area.
In May 2014 HSTS sent letters home to all affected families informing them of the potential transportation removal due to the infrastructure improvements. As the construction was not complete prior to September 2014, transportation was provided for the 2014-15 school year. HSTS staff have confirmed the grade separation will be complete before the start of the 2015-16 school year. As a result HSTS will send follow up letters home to the parents/guardians of the students that will be affected by the elimination of the policy exemption informing them that effective September 2015 their child(ren) will no longer qualify for board provided transportation services.
1.4.2. Bruce Trail Public School
The following is an excerpt from Report 2014-02 (2014-15 Annual Home to School Transportation Review):
Transportation has been provided to students attending Bruce Trail Public Elementary School who reside east from McGibbon Drive and Aylmer Crescent over to James Snow Parkway, north of Derry Road, based on the Board’s transportation distance policy. Distance measurements to determine transportation eligibility from this area were performed when the school was first constructed. The updated GIS map for this area indicates that Laurier Avenue has been extended east to Croft Avenue and connects to Costigan Road which is the street that Bruce Trail Public School is located on (Appendix C). Laurier Avenue will provide an additional route into the subdivision to/from the school which can be used for measurement purposes to determine student transportation eligibility. While the street network (Laurier Avenue) is complete, pedestrian facility improvements and construction along Laurier Avenue and Costigan Road is ongoing. HSTS staff will continue to monitor the progress of the construction and the area will be reassessed on or before June 15th, 2014 and a recommendation on the continuance or removal of the transportation exemption will be provided at that time.
HSTS staff will continue to monitor the progress of the improvements to the pedestrian facilities and the area will be reassessed on or before June 15, 2015. It is recommended that HSTS send another letter reminding parents/guardians of the impending change to student transportation eligibility in this area. If confirmation is received that the construction will be complete before September 1, 2015, a follow up letter will be sent to the families in June informing them the policy exemption will be removed in September.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
Report #2015-02 (Annual Home to School Transportation Review) Page 4 of 10
2. HALTON CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
2.1 Burlington There are currently no areas within Burlington that warrant a recommendation for transportation removal.
2.2 Oakville There are currently no areas within Oakville that warrant a recommendation for transportation removal. 2.3 Halton Hills There are currently no areas within Oakville that warrant a recommendation for transportation removal. 2.4 Milton 2.4.1 Jean Vanier Catholic Secondary School
The following is an excerpt from Report 2014-02 (2014-15 Annual Home to School Transportation Review):
Some students attending Jean Vanier CSS who reside in the area located west of the railroad tracks, north of Louis St. Laurent Avenue, south of Main Street West and east to Tremaine Road are being provided transportation due to a policy exemption. The policy exemption is due to the ongoing construction of a 4 lane underpass at the railroad tracks on Derry Road, west of Bronte Street. Once the underpass and pedestrian facilities are complete, HSTS staff will reassess the area and a recommendation on the continuance or removal of this transportation exemption will be provided. It is recommended that HSTS send a letter to parents/guardians informing them of the possible change to student transportation eligibility in this area.
In May 2014 HSTS sent letters home to all affected families informing them of the potential transportation removal due to the infrastructure improvements. As the construction was not complete prior to September 2014, transportation was provided for the 2014-15 school year. HSTS staff have confirmed the grade separation will be complete before the start of the 2015-16 school year. As a result HSTS will send follow up letters home to the parents/guardians of the students that will be affected by the elimination of the policy exemption informing them that effective September 2015 their child(ren) will no longer qualify for board provided transportation services.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
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2.4.2. St. Anthony CES
The following is an excerpt from Report 2014-02 (2014-15 Annual Home to School Transportation Review):
Transportation has been provided to students attending St. Anthony of Padua C.E.S. who reside east from McGibbon Drive and Aylmer Crescent over to James Snow Parkway, north of Derry Road, based on the Board’s transportation distance policy. Distance measurements to determine transportation eligibility from this area were performed when the school was first constructed. The updated GIS map for this area indicates that Laurier Avenue has been extended east to Croft Avenue and connects to Tupper Drive which is the street that St. Anthony C.E.S. is located on (Appendix D). Laurier Avenue will provide an additional route into the subdivision to/from the school which can be used for measurement purposes to determine student transportation eligibility. While the street network (Laurier Avenue) is complete, pedestrian facility improvements and construction along Laurier Avenue and Costigan Road is ongoing. HSTS staff will continue to monitor the progress of the construction and the area will be reassessed on or before June 15th, 2014 and a recommendation on the continuance or removal of the transportation exemption will be provided at that time.
HSTS staff will continue to monitor the progress of the improvements to the pedestrian facilities and the area will be reassessed on or before June 15, 2015. It is recommended that HSTS send another letter reminding parents/guardians of the impending change to student transportation eligibility in this area. If confirmation is received that the construction will be complete before September 1, 2015, a follow up letter will be sent to the families in June informing them that the policy exemption will be removed in September.
3. REMAINING TRANSPORTATION POLICY EXEMPTIONS The following list identifies the established areas within various school boundaries that are currently provided transportation based on Eligibility Factors other than distance and are located 1.6 kilometers or less from the Board designated elementary school or 3.2 kilometers or less from the Board designated secondary school.
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
Report #2015-02 (Annual Home to School Transportation Review) Page 6 of 10
3.1. BURLINGTON
HDSB SCHOOLS POLICY EXEMPTION Aldershot ES & HS North of 403
Brant Hills ES South side of Dundas Street
Bruce T Lindley ES South side of Dundas Street
Charles R Beaudoin ES Townhouse complex on south side of Dundas Street opposite Tim Dobbie Dr.
Clarksdale ES East of Guelph Line
Dr. F.J. Hayden SS East of Appleby Line (sidewalk restriction South side of Dundas St.) gr.9-12
Dr. Frank J. Hayden SS North of Hwy 407 and north of Dundas Street, west of Hwy 407 (rural area)
Florence Meares ES West of Walkers Line
Glenview ES North of Plains Road /West of Waterdown Rd
Kilbride ES Kilbride St. West of Fredrick & East Panton St.
Maplehurst ES East of King Rd
Mohawk Gardens ES North of New St.
Mohawk Gardens ES South of Lakeshore Road
Mohawk Gardens ES East of Burloak Drive
Paul A Fisher ES South side of Dundas Street
Pineland ES South of Lakeshore Road
Rolling Meadows ES East of Guelph Line
Tom Thomson ES East of Guelph Line
Tom Thomson ES North of Fairview Street
HCDSB SCHOOLS POLICY EXEMPTION
Holy Rosary Burlington CES East of King Rd
Notre Dame CSS North of Dundas St/Hwy 407 in rural area
Sacred Heart of Jesus CES Townhouse complex on south side of Dundas Street opposite Tim Dobbie Dr.
St Elizabeth Seton CES South of Upper Middle Road
St Gabriel CES East of Guelph Line
St. John’s CES West of Maple Avenue
St. Paul West of Guelph Line
St Raphael CES South of Lakeshore Rd, Walkers Line
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
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3.2. OAKVILLE
HDSB SCHOOLS POLICY EXEMPTION Abbey Lane ES East of Dorval Dr
Brookdale ES South of Lakeshore Road
Eastview ES West of Bronte Rd and North of Rebecca St
Eastview ES West of Bronte Rd and West of Bronte Creek
Emily Carr ES South side of Dundas Street
Falgarwood ES North of Upper Middle Road
Forest Trail ES West of Third Line
Heritage Glen ES (FI) North of Upper Middle Road
Montclair ES Trafalgar Rd and White Oaks Blvd. area
Oakwood ES South of Rebecca Street
Palermo ES (FI) East of Bronte Rd (expires June 2015)
Ooendawi ES South of Dundas Street
Pilgrim Wood ES (GIF) West of Third Line
Pine Grove ES South of Rebecca Street
Pine Grove ES South of Lakeshore Road
River Oaks ES West side of Neyagawa Blvd.
River Oaks ES North of River Glen Blvd.
Sheridan ES North of Upper Middle
Sunningdale ES North of Upper Middle Road
T.A. Blakelock SS North of QEW
W.H. Morden ES South of Lakeshore Rd W
White Oaks SS South of QEW
HCDSB SCHOOLS POLICY EXEMPTION Mother Teresa CES South of Upper Middle Road
Pope John Paul II CES South of Dundas St W, East of Third Line
St Andrew CES East of Trafalgar Road
St Bernadette CES East of Third Line
St Bernadette CES North of Upper Middle Road
St Dominic CES West of Bronte Creek & Valhalla Court
St James CES East of Kerr St and south of Lakeshore Rd W
St John Oakville CES West of Sixth Line, North of Upper Middle Road
St Joseph Oakville CES East of Third Line
St Joseph Oakville CES South of Rebecca St
St Marguerite D'Youville CES North of Upper Middle Rd, West of 8th Line
St Mary CES East of Bronte Road , South of Dundas St W
St Mary CES (EFI) East of Bronte Road, North of Upper Middle
St Michael CES Trafalgar Road and White Oaks Blvd. area
St Vincent CES South of Lakeshore Rd, East of Chartwell Rd
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
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3.3 MILTON
HDSB SCHOOLS POLICY EXEMPTION
Anne J. MacArthur West of Bronte Street
Boyne ES West of Bronte Street
Boyne ES East of Bronte Road
Brookville ES East of Guelph Line, north of 15 Sideroad
Brookville ES West of Guelph Line, North of 15 Sideroad
Bruce Trail ES West of James Snow Parkway S
Craig Kielburger SS Between 407 and 401
E W Foster ES Area East of Thompson Road
Escarpment View ES North side of Main Street
Hawthorne Village ES East of 4th Line, north of Louis St. Laurent
JM Denyes ES South of Laurier (if using adult crossing guard route exceeds 1.6 km)
JM Denyes ES West of Bronte Street
Martin Street ES South of Main St E, West of Ontario St S
Milton District SS North of Main St W, rural area
Sam Sherratt ES Derry Rd/Thompson Rd S
HCDSB SCHOOLS POLICY EXEMPTION Bishop Reding CSS East of James Snow Parkway, South of Hwy 401
Holy Rosary Milton CES 122 Bronte Street S
Holy Rosary Milton CES East of Ontario St
Holy Rosary Milton CES North of Steeles Ave
Jean Vanier CSS Rural area south of Louis St. Laurent, rural area west of Tremaine Road
Lumen Christi CES North of Derry Road (redirected to Milton #7)
Our Lady of Fatima CES (FI) East of Thompson Rd S, North of Derry Rd
Our Lady of Fatima CES (Grandfathered FI students)
East of Thompson Rd S, North of Louis St. Laurent
St Anthony CES South of Derry Road
St. Benedict CES West of Bronte Street, south of Derry Road
Queen of Heaven CES North side of Main Street and rural area west of Tremaine Road
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
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3.4. HALTON HILLS
HDSB SCHOOLS POLICY EXEMPTION Acton District HS Rural area surrounding Acton
Centennial ES (FI) South of Hungry Hollow
George Kennedy ES North of Guelph St
Georgetown SS North & West of Georgetown – Rural Area
Georgetown SS Eaton St/Miller Dr
Glen Williams ES Wildwood Road west of Oakridge Drive, rural
Gardiners ES North of Argyll Rd (if to use the crossing guard the route exceeds 1.6 km
Harrison ES North of Guelph St & West of Maple Ave
McKenzie Smith Bennett South of Queen Street and East of Churchill Road S-rural area
Park ES West of Guelph Street
Park ES South of Maple Avenue
Park ES East side of Trafalgar Road, South of Princess Anne Drive
Stewarttown ES West of Trafalgar Road – rural area CONCLUSION HSTS staff will continue to review transportation exemptions annually in an effort to ensure equitable application of the respective school board’s transportation policy. The Annual Home to School Transportation Report will be submitted to the Board of Directors of HSTS recommending the continuance or removal of these exemptions based on HSTS Operating Procedures Transportation Eligibility Factors and Transportation Eligibility Reassessments. In addition, HSTS staff along with school board staff will continue to review pedestrian facilities with the Municipalities and request a review of adult crossing guard assistance when necessary.
HCDSB SCHOOLS POLICY EXEMPTION Christ the King CSS North, East & West of Georgetown – rural area
Christ the King CSS Miller Dr, East of 8th Line
St. Catherine of Alexandria CES South of Sideroad 10
St Brigid CES (FI) Crossing Guard Position on Mountainview
Holy Cross CES East of Mountainview Road and north of Maple Avenue
Holy Cross CES Main Street, north of railway tracks
St Joseph, Acton East of Main Street
St. Joseph Acton Rural Area surrounding Acton
FOR INFORMATION ONLY
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HSTS staff will continue to perform site visits for all new housing developments to assess the progress of new roads and infrastructure. Traffic and infrastructure improvements in established areas will also continue to be monitored and reviewed within the municipalities.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Lacroix
HSTS Operating Procedure Halton Student Transportation Services
Operating Procedure:
HS-1-008 – Transportation Eligibility Reassessment
Page:
1 of 2
Effective Date:
September 2013
Preamble
Providing pedestrian facilities or services for walking, which includes road, sidewalk and walkway/pathway installation and maintenance, as well as the placement of Adult Crossing Guards, is the responsibility of the municipality.
On an annual basis, HSTS may review and adjust student transportation eligibility
for selected schools.
Criteria
The specific schools identified each year for reassessment are generally those:
1. with defined temporary transportation areas as a result of incomplete
pedestrian facilities or incomplete infrastructure;
2. schools where transportation is provided based on factors other than
distance; 3. schools which will experience an attendance boundary change for the next
school year.
Implementation
HSTS shall:
1. review and identify school sites for transportation eligibility reassessments;
2. provide a summary of all proposed reassessments complete with rationale
for each circumstance to the Operations Committee for their review;
3. complete the eligibility reviews by the end of April to be implemented effective September of the following school year;
4. send a Transportation Eligibility Reassessment letter to all families affected by the reassessment prior to the end of the current school year;
5. provide a copy of the template letter along with a list of the affected families
to the school principal, Superintendent of the School and the respective Operations Committee member.
HSTS Operating Procedure Halton Student Transportation Services
Operating Procedure:
HS-1-008 – Transportation Eligibility Reassessment
Page:
2 of 2
Effective Date:
September 2013
In circumstances where finalized eligibility cannot be provided within the
established timeline, HSTS will advise the Operations Committee of the situation
and provide a revised timeline for both a final decision and intended
implementation date.
HSTS Operating Procedure Halton Student Transportation Services
Operating Procedure:
HS-1-003 – Eligibility Factors
Page:
1 of 3
Effective Date:
September 2013
Preamble
Providing pedestrian facilities or services for walking, which includes road, sidewalk
and walkway/pathway installation and maintenance, as well as the placement of
Adult Crossing Guards, is the responsibility of the municipality.
HSTS operates under the premise that:
parent/guardian of students who are not eligible for transportation are
responsible for determining the route their children will take while travelling
to/from school;
routes are not considered unsafe because of dangers that may arise if a
student is unaccompanied;
parent/guardian determines if their child needs to be accompanied to/from
school; and
parent/guardian shares in the safety and responsibility of their children, from
home to school or home to bus stop.
Criteria
There are factors which will be taken into consideration in assessing the home to
school distance calculation. These factors will be used to establish the route which
will be measured to determine transportation eligibility.
HSTS uses the following criteria when measuring distance for eligibility determination.
1. Crossing a multi lane street with or without signals or crossing guards
• Review existence of traffic signals • Review posted speed limits
Students in JK to grade 8 are not expected to cross a multi-lane road of more than four (4) lanes without the presence of either an adult crossing guard or traffic
signals with a pedestrian crossing signal. 2. Crossing railway tracks
• Suitability of sidewalk/walkway/signals
HSTS Operating Procedure Halton Student Transportation Services
Operating Procedure:
HS-1-003 – Eligibility Factors
Page:
2 of 3
Effective Date:
September 2013
Students in JK to grade 8 are not expected to cross street level railway tracks that
are not equipped with warning signals.
3. Suitability of sidewalk
• Proximity of traffic On roads where posted speed limits are in excess of 60 km per hour, students in JK
to grade 8 are not expected to use sidewalks that do not have a grassed or paved
strip separating the sidewalk from the road.
4. Residential streets without sidewalks
• Posted speed limit
Students in JK to grade 8 are not expected to walk along roads without sidewalks if the posted speed limit is in excess of 60 km per hour.
5. Walkways/Pathways
Walkways and/or pathways will be used in determining the distance from home to school based on the following:
a) Municipal and Regional Conservation Authority approved pathways/walkways for which no restriction for pedestrian use has been established;
b) the walkway is visible from a Municipal/Regional roadway or sidewalk;
c) the walkway is visible from one end to the other; and
d) the walkway/pathway consists of an engineered surface (i.e. paved,
gravel/limestone screening).
HSTS Operating Procedure Halton Student Transportation Services
Operating Procedure:
HS-1-003 – Eligibility Factors
Page:
3 of 3
Effective Date:
September 2013
Implementation
Eligibility Factors Re-Assessment: Transportation eligibility factors are reviewed annually and could result in a change
in student eligibility. Reference Operating Procedure HS-1-008 - Transportation Eligibility Reassessment.
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to verify the information, however a degree of error or change isinherent. This information is distributes “as is” without warranty.
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Report Number: 15066
Date: April 30, 2015
FOR INFORMATION
TO: The Chair and Members of the
Halton District School Board
FROM: Lucy Veerman, Superintendent of Business Services
RE: Report on Request for School Bell Time Changes
Background:
Attached is the HSTS “Annual School Hour Report – 2015-16 School Year”, including transportation service
changes for the 2015/16 school year, and summary of requests for school bell time changes.
The changes outlined will take effect for the 2015/16 school year.
Conclusion:
Administrative Council has reviewed and approved the recommendations applicable to Halton District School
Board included in the attached reports.
Respectfully submitted,
(signed)
______________________________ ___________________________________
Lucy Veerman David Euale
Superintendent of Business Services Director of Education
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Report # 2014-04
TO: HSTS Operations Committee FROM: Karen Lacroix, General Manager DATE: April 15, 2015 RE: Annual School Hour Report (2015-16 School Year)
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Each year Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) performs an in-depth school hour impact study. This includes a review of existing school start and end times to determine whether adjustments to these times will eliminate bus routes, thereby reducing costs to the HSTS member Boards. In addition, as outlined in the Procedure HS-3-015 School Bell Time Review (Appendix A), schools may request a change in the school start and end times. All requests for school hour changes are incorporated as part of the school hour impact study. Included in this report is a complete list of the school hour changes that should be considered for the 2015-2016 school year, this includes the proposed hours for the new schools that will be opening in September 2015. BACKGROUND The annual transportation planning process involves a review of the following areas:
Approved boundary changes
New school openings
Existing routing/timing problems
New housing developments
Policy changes
Policy exceptions (new and/or removed)
New programs/initiatives
All of the above factors are taken into account along with consideration to principal requests which are supported by School Council Chairs and the Superintendent of Education. Historically, school hour requests have been approved if the school hour change does not result in additional costs to any of the member Boards or if the requested change results in cost savings to any member board due to improved efficiencies to the HSTS transportation system. Once this review process is complete and the report presented and endorsed by each boards’ Administrative Councils, the school hours are finalized for the upcoming school year. The following table reflects the recommended school hours for the new schools and requested changes that can be accommodated for the HSTS member boards for 2015-2016 school year.
Halton Student Transportation Services/ Service de transport des élèves Halton
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Halton District School Board (HDSB)
School
Current Hours
Proposed Hours
Reason
Explanation
Central PS 8:45 - 3:15 8:45 – 3:05 Principal Request Principal requested the school day be shorten by 10 minutes
Tiger Jeet Singh PS 8:55 – 3:25 9:05 – 3:25 Principal request Principal requested the school day be shortened by 10 minutes
Munn’s PS 8:15 – 2:45 8:15 – 2:35 Principal request Principal requested the school day be shortened by 10 minutes
Oodenawi PS new school 9:15 – 3:35 new school new school
Boyne PS new school 9:15 – 3:35 new school new school
Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) There are no requested or proposed changes for the 2015-16 school year. CONCLUSION The proposed hours for the current HDSB schools are a direct result of a written request from the Principal at the school, supported by the School Council Chair and the Superintendent responsible for the school. The school hours for the new schools were reviewed and approved by the HDSB Administrative Council on Monday, April 13, 2015. The recommended school hours will result in continued run and route sharing opportunities for both boards.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Lacroix