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School District No. 42
Considering School Closure
Riverside Elementary SchoolOctober 6, 2009
School District No. 42
Considering School ClosureOctober, 2009
Introductions
School District No. 42
Considering School ClosureOctober, 2009
Background
2006-07 - Cornerstone Report recommends school closures
Fall, 2007 - Three schools considered for school closure. Decision made to not close schools at that time
Spring, 2009 - Riverside and Mount Crescent considered for closure. First meetings with parents.
Fall, 2009 - Consultation process continues
School District No. 42
Considering School ClosureOctober, 2009
Purpose and Process
We will present the district staff perspective and share with you the many pieces that go into consideration for school closure
School closure is never tied to just one thing; many factors need to be considered together
We will give you all the information we have and try to bring an understanding of why we are here
At the end of the presentation you will have an opportunity to provide further input and ask questions that you feel have not been addressed in the presentation
School District No. 42
Considering School ClosureOctober, 2009
What has changed since Spring 2009
Full-day kindergarten announced
Opening of new bridges
Enrolment continues to decline
Increased financial pressure on all school districts
School District No. 42
Considering School ClosureOctober, 2009
Major issues raised in Spring 2009
Senior staff have taken all questions asked in the spring and incorporated them into the major categories that form the basis of this presentation:
1. Enrolment numbers
2. Facilities
3. Financial impact
4. Educational opportunities
School District No. 42
Considering School ClosureOctober, 2009
1. District/School enrolment Long range projections show a continuing downward
trend
Large numbers of Grade 12 students are not being replaced by incoming Kindergarten students
Declining school enrolment
Capacity compared to utilization across the district
School District No. 42
Considering School ClosureOctober, 2009
District enrolmentProjection Report for Public School Headcount Enrolments 2008/09
Ministry of Education enrolment projections – all grades
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
14,349 14,121 13,918 13,770 13,679 13,658 13,682 13,763 13,856 14,021
Ministry of Education enrolment projections – elementary
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
7,930 7,851 7,833 7,822 7,900 8,027 8,115 8,197 8,338 8,487
2009 District enrolment K-12 (Sept. 30/09)
K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1550 1551
1500 1492
1450 1428
1400
1350
1300
1250 1221 1223
1200
1150
1100 1060 1061
1050
1000 981 969 990 958 977 1002
950
900
981 969 990 958 977 1002 1060 1061 1221 1223 1428 1492 1551
Ministry of Education enrolment projections
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
126 114 103 101 102 105 107 106 108 111 111 112
Enrolment by year
2005-2006 379
2006-2007 352
2007-2008 300
2008-2009 201
2009-2010 99
Riverside enrolment numbers (Sept 30/09)
2009 Enrolment by grade
K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Total
7 15 12 7 9 10 23 16 99
Capacity 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 %
Highland Park 340 366 345 326 305 90%
Pitt Meadows 471 495 511 532 563 120%
Davie Jones 340 254 252 272 288 85%
Edith MacDermott 387 349 353 361 344 89%
Total 1538 1500 98%
Difference between Capacity and utilization +38
Analyzing Capacity and Utilization: West
Capacity 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 %
Albion 457 519 530 577 586 128%
Alexander Rob. 518 573 575 545 555 107%
Blue Mountain 317 202 171 170 159 50%
Kanaka Creek 573 584 566 553 578 100%
Webster’s Corner 270 135 122 115 130 48%
Whonnock 270 228 212 237 230 85%
Total 2405 2238 93%
Difference between capacity and utilization +167
Analyzing Capacity and Utilization: East
Capacity 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 %
Fairview 495 390 366 319 283 57%
Riverside 471 352 300 201 99 21%
Hammond 518 362 371 401 444 86%
Maple Ridge 518 406 393 428 426 82%
Glenwood 410 192 184 171 168 41%
Laity View 696 565 570 581 600 86%
Alouette 495 404 382 381 376 76%
Mount Crescent 401 209 212 199 166 41%
Eric Langton 471 338 312 332 350 74%
Harry Hooge 471 387 379 360 354 75%
Yennadon 602 456 469 505 536 89%
Golden Ears 564 495 491 463 455 81%
Total 6112 4257 70%
Difference between capacity and utilization +1855
Analyzing Capacity and Utilization: Centre
2. Facilities Age and expected lifespan
Construction quality
Access
School District No. 42
Considering School ClosureOctober, 2009
3. Financial ImplicationsEstimated year by year savings: $380,000
Principal salary and benefits
Clerical salary and benefits (full-time)
Custodial salary and benefits
Noon hour supervisors
Instructional supplies
Heat and light
Minor maintenance
School District No. 42
Considering School ClosureOctober, 2009
4.Educational OpportunitiesSome things we have heard from people about the benefits of small schools:
Fewer classes at each grade level
Continuity with same teacher year to year
Less students at each grade level and in school
Access to communal space – gym, library
Cohesiveness of staff and parents
School District No. 42
Considering School ClosureOctober, 2009
4.Educational OpportunitiesBut what happens when they get really small…
Fewer classes at each grade level
Small peer groups
Less staff/parents to “spread out” tasks
Less time in the building by itinerant staff
Limited resources
Increased costs
School District No. 42
Considering School ClosureOctober, 2009
Next Steps
Reflect on tonight’s proceedings
Review all input received
Provide a recommendation to the Board on December 9, 2009
School District No. 42
Considering School ClosureOctober, 2009
Future considerations if a decision is made to close a school
Development of a transition plan for an orderly and safe accommodation/placement of students
Consider secondary uses
School District No. 42
Considering School ClosureOctober, 2009
School District No. 42
Considering School ClosureOctober, 2009
Please provide further input and ask questions that you feel have not been addressed in the presentation
School District No. 42
Considering School ClosureOctober, 2009
Thank you