Near West Public School Accommodation Review – Nov. 1 Deadline

This is a followup to the previous Near West Accommodation Review – October 24 post.

Reminder: Please submit your survey and comments regarding the Near West Accommodation Review options. Deadline Nov 1st, midnight.

We really need to hear from Champlain Park Residents.

On-line survey at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/near_west_arc_options
There’s also a printable PDF survey document at http://www.ocdsb.ca/sch/as/Near%20West%20Docs/24%20October%202013%20meeting/NWestFeedbackSurveyFinalv3.pdf

Or send feedback to:
nearwest.champlain.park@gmail.com and boundaryreview@elmdalecouncil.com

Here is a summary of the options presented at the Oct 25th Public Meeting. (For more detailed info, please see http://www.ocdsb.ca/sch/as/Pages/October-24%2c-2013-Public-Meeting.aspx )

OPTION A

• Fisher Park adds JK-6 EFI (draws from Elmdale & Devonshire catchments).
• Elmdale becomes single track JK-6 EFI, modified boundries, and ENG splits between Hilson & Connaught
• Devonshire remains JK-6 EFI, with modified boundaries.

OPTION C

• Elmdale becomes single track JK-6 EFI and ENG splits between Hilson & Connaught.
• Connaught becomes JK-6 EFI and draws from Devonshire boundaries
• Elmdale EFI remains intact and OCDSB invests in retrofit initiatives to create space in the school

VARIATION (OPTION C1)

Relief valve for Option C

• Fisher Park Adds Grade 6 ENG/EFI to Option C above

OPTION G

• Elmdale becomes single track EFI and its ENG splits between Hilson and Connaught
• Devonshire and Elmdale Becomes JK-3 EFI,
• Fisher Park becomes 4-8 (draws from Elmdale and Devonshire catchments).