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98011-9901 Report To: Council in Committee of the Whole Item: Date of Report: CM-08-36 May 7, 2008 From: Commissioner, Development File: Date of Meeting: Services Department A2700 0008 May 12, 2008 Subject: Ward(s): All Durham Catholic District School Board Oshawa Pupil Accommodation Review PUBLIC REPORT 1.0 PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to overview and provide comments on the Oshawa Pupil Accommodation Review undertaken by the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB). A report of the Director of Education to the Board of Trustees regarding the Oshawa Pupil Accommodation Review has recommended the closing of five Catholic elementary schools in Oshawa. The Board of Trustees is expected to make a decision on this recommendation, along with others related to pupil accommodation, at its meeting of May 26, 2008. On April 21, 2008, City Council passed a resolution that included in part: “1. That the City of Oshawa request that the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal and the Minister of Education be requested to consider special capital and operating funding for Oshawa's heritage elementary Catholic schools as a component in the successful implementation of the Government's Places to Grow Act (Urban Growth Centres), and that given the seriousness of these challenges, responses prior to May 26, 2008 would be appreciated; 2. That the Council of the City of Oshawa request the Durham Catholic District School Board to defer any final decision on the Accommodation Review Report until the City and Board have had an opportunity to meet and discuss the impact of the recommendations on the City of Oshawa; and, 3. That Council instruct staff to meet with Councillor Robert Lutczyk, the City’s representative on the ARC, to review the background reports, public consultations and recommendations of the ARC process and prepare a report and recommendations for consideration of Council at its meeting of May 12, 2008.” Exhibit No. 1 is a map showing the proposed Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre boundaries and the location of the three closest Catholic elementary schools.
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To: Council in Committee of the Whole Item: Date of Report: CM-08-36 May 7, 2008 From: Commissioner, Development File: Date of Meeting:

Services Department A2700 0008 May 12, 2008

Subject: Ward(s): All

Durham Catholic District School Board Oshawa Pupil Accommodation Review

PUBLIC REPORT 1.0 PURPOSE The purpose of this report is to overview and provide comments on the Oshawa Pupil Accommodation Review undertaken by the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB). A report of the Director of Education to the Board of Trustees regarding the Oshawa Pupil Accommodation Review has recommended the closing of five Catholic elementary schools in Oshawa. The Board of Trustees is expected to make a decision on this recommendation, along with others related to pupil accommodation, at its meeting of May 26, 2008. On April 21, 2008, City Council passed a resolution that included in part:

“1. That the City of Oshawa request that the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal and the Minister of Education be requested to consider special capital and operating funding for Oshawa's heritage elementary Catholic schools as a component in the successful implementation of the Government's Places to Grow Act (Urban Growth Centres), and that given the seriousness of these challenges, responses prior to May 26, 2008 would be appreciated;

2. That the Council of the City of Oshawa request the Durham Catholic District School

Board to defer any final decision on the Accommodation Review Report until the City and Board have had an opportunity to meet and discuss the impact of the recommendations on the City of Oshawa; and,

3. That Council instruct staff to meet with Councillor Robert Lutczyk, the City’s

representative on the ARC, to review the background reports, public consultations and recommendations of the ARC process and prepare a report and recommendations for consideration of Council at its meeting of May 12, 2008.”

Exhibit No. 1 is a map showing the proposed Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre boundaries and the location of the three closest Catholic elementary schools.

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Report to the Committee Item: CM-08-36 Of the Whole (Continued) - 2 - Meeting Date: May 12, 2008

Attachment No. 1 is a map showing the existing Catholic elementary schools and their school boundaries. Attachment No. 2 is a copy of the DCDSB Director’s Follow-up Report to the Board of Trustees regarding the Oshawa Pupil Accommodation Review dated April 28, 2008. The Report’s Appendix C – Public Input is not included due to its length. Attachment No. 3 is a copy of the minority report to the Director of Education submitted by Councillor Lutczyk. 2.0 RECOMMENDATION It is recommended to City Council: 1. That the Durham Catholic District School Board be requested to defer any decision-

making on the closing of elementary schools in Oshawa until such time as the Board has considered and responded to the comments contained in City of Oshawa Report CM-08-36, dated May 7, 2008.

2. That a copy of Report CM-08-36, dated May 7, 2008 and the associated Council

resolution be forwarded to the Durham Catholic District School Board. 3.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The DCDSB has undertaken a Pupil Accommodation Review for eleven Catholic elementary schools in Oshawa due to declining enrolments in the area generally south of Rossland Road. The review process involved the creation of an Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) whose role it was to study, report and make recommendations on accommodation options regarding the 11 schools. After reviewing the ARC’s recommendations and public input, the Director of Education for the DCDSB has recommended the closing of 5 elementary schools in Oshawa – Canadian Martyrs, Father Francis Mahoney, Holy Cross, St. Gregory and St. Michael Catholic schools. On April 21, 2008, City Council directed staff to review the Accommodation Review process and prepare a report and recommendations for consideration at the May 12, 2008 Council meeting. Staff has reviewed the material available and has a number of concerns including:

The information used to project future development in the City of Oshawa is not comprehensive enough. Consultation between City and DCDSB staff is required to ensure that the extent of future development is fully represented in the projection analysis.

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The review process does not appear to have taken into consideration the implications of the Provincial Growth Plan which requires higher levels of intensification in the future, as well as the identification of Downtown Oshawa as an urban growth centre.

It is premature to conclude on school closures until the Growth Plan implementation process has been completed by both the Region and the City.

The five year time horizon for the review is too short to adequately assess future school needs and the Provincial Growth Plan.

4.0 INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES 4.1 General

As directed by Council, staff met with Councillor Lutczyk, the City’s representative on the ARC, to review relevant background material and to discuss concerns.

4.2 Auditor General

Not applicable. 5.0 ANALYSIS 5.1 Overview of Process for Oshawa Pupil Accommodation Review

On June 25, 2007, the DCDSB directed staff to undertake an accommodation review of 11 elementary schools in Oshawa. The review was undertaken due to declining enrollment trends, leading to increased operating costs.

The process for an accommodation review is governed by the Ministry of Education

Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines and is implemented through the DCDSB’s Pupil Accommodation Review Policy.

In accordance with the Ministry’s Guidelines and the DCDSB’s Policy, an

Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) was established. The ARC consisted of 48 members including representatives of the DCDSB, representatives of each of the 11 affected schools, a representative of the Holy Cross Catholic Church and Councillor Lutczyk as the City of Oshawa representative.

The mandate of the ARC was as follows:

“With school valuation as its focus, the ARC will study, report and make recommendations on accommodation options respecting the group of 11 Oshawa elementary schools identified for review.”

The schools reviewed were:

Canadian Martyrs Catholic School, 383 Chaleur Avenue Father Francis Mahoney Catholic School, 399 Farewell Street

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Holy Cross Catholic School, 357 Simcoe Street South John XXIII Catholic School, 195 Athabasca Street Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School, 1324 Oxford Street Sir Albert Love Catholic School, 425 Wilson Road North St. Gregory Catholic School, 202 Simcoe Street North St. Christopher Catholic School, 431 Annapolis Avenue St. Hedwig Catholic School, 421 Olive Avenue St. Michael Catholic School, 50 Vancouver Court St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School, 400 Pacific Avenue

The ARC held 11 working meetings and 4 public meetings between September 2007

and February 2008. During its deliberations, the ARC: customized the DCDSB’s Generic School Valuation Framework which applies constant measures to assess the value of a school; used the Customized School Valuation Framework to value each of the 11 schools; examined different ways of accommodating students in a cost-effective manner through the consideration of a number of alternative accommodation options; and formulated recommendations.

On February 14, 2008, the ARC submitted a school valuation report dated February 14,

2008 with 12 recommendations to the DCDSB’s Director of Education. The ARC’s 12 recommendations are:

1. That the area between Stevenson Road to the West, Wilson Road to the East, Hwy.

401 to the North and Lake Ontario to the South be consolidated at Monsignor Philip Coffey Catholic School.

2. That in the event of an elementary school closure/consolidation that families are not split between more than one secondary school and that consideration be given to both the impact on the family and the impact on secondary school enrolment.

3. That service levels with regard to Transportation and Facilities be maintained at current standards and that all options to expand sites be explored.

4. That the capital proceeds generated from any surplus schools arising from this process be utilized to enhance facility-based programs and facilities at the remaining consolidated schools in the area under review.

5. That the level of staffing, resources and supports be maintained at ‘system standard’ for the area under review.

6. That any consolidation decisions be phased in over time and that such decisions be taken so as to mitigate disruptions to the students and staff impacted by such decisions.

7. That if possible, the Church be given the option to purchase surplus schools adjacent to local parishes and the acquisition price be nominal.

8. That there be a Catholic School presence in the Oshawa Downtown Core. 9. That the area North of Hwy. 401 be re-aligned to best serve the communities’

current and future needs. 10. That the French Immersion program remains in Oshawa at a school that can

support and sustain the Oshawa/Whitby French Immersion Program. 11. That there be not less than 5 school boundaries in the area under review of which

one will serve the students south of Highway 401.

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12. That the individual comments and recommendations of the ARC, attached as Appendix C, be considered as the DCDSB makes its decisions regarding the accommodation solutions for Oshawa.

The School Valuation Report was considered to be a majority report.

On February 14, 2008, Councillor Lutczyk submitted a minority report to the Director of

the DCDSB. A copy of Councillor Lutczyk’s minority appears as Attachment No. 3 to this report.

By report dated March 25, 2008, the DCDSB’s Director of Education recommended

that Canadian Martyrs Catholic School, Father Francis Mahoney Catholic School, St. Gregory Catholic School, Holy Cross Catholic School, St. Hedwig Catholic School and St. Michael Catholic School be closed. It was also recommended that the affected area be consolidated into five school areas associated with John XXIII, Monsignor Philip Coffey, Sir Albert Love, St. Christopher and St. Thomas Aquinas. The closures and consolidations were recommended to be effective at the start of the 2008-09 school year.

The DCDSB received the Director’s Report for information and held a Special Board

Meeting on April 15, 2008 to receive input from the public.

In response to public input, the DCDSB’s Director issued a Follow-up Report dated April 28, 2008 to the Board of Trustees which includes the following recommendations:

1. Canadian Martyrs Catholic School, Father Francis Mahoney Catholic School, St.

Gregory Catholic School, Holy Cross Catholic School and St. Michael Catholic School be closed;

2. All closures be effective for the start of the 2008-09 school year; 3. All students impacted by school closures be accommodated according to the

recommended Option 6 School Consolidation Plan which is integral to this report; 4. Staff displaced as a result of closures be allocated in accordance with the

applicable legislation, collective agreements and terms and conditions; 5. The consolidated school communities of John XXIII Catholic School, Msgr. Philip

Coffey Catholic School, Sir Albert Love Catholic School, St. Christopher Catholic School, St. Hedwig Catholic School and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School be provided with upgrades and improvements based on a staff review of facilities in consultation with the respective consolidated school communities;

6. Noon-hour transportation of Junior and Senior Kindergarten students be provided to all students within the transporting zone of all the Board’s schools effective September 2008;

7. Based on the needs of the community, a pilot full-day every-day Junior and Senior Kindergarten Program be provided at Msgr. Philip Coffey Catholic School effective September 2008;

8. The Board of Trustees render a decision regarding the Oshawa Pupil Accommodation Review and these recommendations at the Regular Board meeting of May 26, 2008.

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5.2 Overview of DCDSB and ARC Analysis 5.2.1 Identification of Need for Accommodation Review

The DCDSB analysed all schools in its jurisdiction against two key indicators – facility utilization and per pupil operating cost relative to the system average.

It was noted in the Director’s Preliminary Report that nine of the eleven schools in the

recommended review group have utilization rates below 80% and per pupil costs above 100% of the system average. The other two schools are anticipated to have low utilization rates and high per pupil costs in the next five years.

The combined utilization rate of the 11 schools recommended for review is 74% and is

projected to decrease to 52% by 2011/2012.

The average per pupil cost of the 11 schools is expected to increase from 131% in 2006/2007 to 160% by 2011/2012, relative to the system average per pupil operating cost.

Approximately 25% of the classroom spaces in the 11 schools are currently empty and

it is projected that by 2011/2012, 50% of the spaces will be empty. 5.2.2 ARC Analysis

Pursuant to Ministry Guidelines and DCDSB policy, the ARC customized a School Valuation Framework for use in the evaluation of each school that considers:

Value to the student; Value to the community; Value to the school board; and Value to the local economy.

As part of the preparation of the School Valuation Report, the ARC is required to

address a number of questions related to such matters as the programs offered by the school, enrolment projections, staffing, student transportation, facility condition and cost of operation, community use of schools, historic value and local partnerships.

Each school was valued against the customized School Valuation Framework by the

ARC members and the scores were averaged to produce the valuation for the school. 5.2.3 DCDSB Enrolment Projection Methodology

Enrolment projections were prepared by the DCDSB based on previous years’ enrolments and municipal development plans.

A progression model has been used for the DCDSB forecasts. The progression model

is part of a software package that is used by many school boards across the Province to project enrolments.

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The progression model factors in the introduction of students to the system based on

enrolment trends over time; Census analysis to project future enrolment growth or decline; and adjustments for student yield from new housing growth based on projections and phasing of new housing activity. The entry level enrolment takes into account anticipated change in birth rate and regeneration of neighbourhoods.

5.2.4 DCDSB Preparation and Analysis of Options and Recommendation

Optional accommodation plans were prepared and considered by the ARC in its review process. The DCDSB prepared the options based on an analysis of accommodation utilization rates, and other factors such as enrolment trends, input from the ARC and the public and demographic trends.

Insufficient information was included in the DCDSB staff report to understand the

criteria used to prepare and analyse the options considered and how the recommended option was selected.

The DCDSB’s Director has now recommended Option 6 which, according to the April

28, 2008 Director’s report, responds to the following issues raised by the public at the April 15, 2008 public input meeting:

The challenge to parents with respect to the mid-day transportation of Kindergarten

students; The absence of a Catholic school presence in what the ARC had identified as the

downtown core; The absence of a Catholic school presence north of Olive Avenue, south of King

Street and between Park Road and Athabasca Street; The impact of the elementary school consolidations on the sustainability of

Monsignor John Pereyma Catholic Secondary School. 5.3 Staff Comments 5.3.1 Demographic Overview

According to Census data, over the 10 year period from 1996 to 2006, the 0-19 age group in the area south of Rossland Road has seen a 5% decrease in population relative to the total population in this area. The 75+ age group had a 3% increase in the same time period.

In absolute numbers, the population aged 0-19 south of Rossland Road declined from

27,510 in 1996 to 22,500 in 2006, according to Census data.

Census figures indicate that the population in the area south of Rossland Road is aging.

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Despite this aging of the population, the DCDSB should consider whether other demographic trends related to the Baby Boom effect on subsequent generations could cause an increase in school age population over time.

5.3.2 DCDSB Enrolment Projections

The information used by the DCDSB to project future development in the affected area is based primarily on the City’s Residential Subdivision Activity map of December 2006 and consideration for future development in the Oshawa Harbour area based on the Harbour Road Land Use Study.

Some of the data used by the DCDSB in respect to the number of units in certain plans

of subdivision does not correspond to the City’s data. Consultation with City staff should be undertaken by DCDSB staff to confirm and/or correct, as well as update, the development information used in the analysis.

A more recent subdivision application on the Kingsway College lands would not have

been factored into the analysis, however, if approved, could potentially add a total of 619 units to the present John XXIII Catholic school catchment area. The DCDSB should consider the implications of this proposed development on the enrolment figures, proposed school boundaries and related school closures.

Through the Durham Regional Official Plan review process, Regional Council amended

the land use designation of the former ACSYS lands from Employment Area to Living Area. This redesignation has been appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board. Subject to the resolution of this appeal, and further amendments to City planning documents, the ACSYS site provides the opportunity for considerable residential development. There is no evidence that the analysis considered the potential for future development on the ACSYS site. St. Gregory Catholic School would be the closest school to the ACSYS site.

The City is processing a site plan application by Hans Jain for 272 units on the

northeast corner of Mary and Bond Streets. This proposed development does not appear to have been included in the analysis of future development.

The data used by the DCDSB to project future development on the Harbour Road lands

does not reflect the zoning by-law which was approved by City Council and which could potentially accommodate up to 2,100 units, depending on the nature of development applications received.

Insufficient information was provided to adequately understand how future growth was

incorporated into the enrolment projections used to determine future utilization rates.

The DCDSB’s projections are for a 5 year time horizon. This timeframe is too short for the determination of the need for school closures. The City anticipates that the implementation of the Growth Plan, as well as market trends in the GTA, will result in greater growth occurring beyond a 5 year timeframe. The analysis does not give

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adequate consideration to longer term trends which may not be consistent with the proposed school closures.

The DCDSB should also consider whether cost efficiencies and improved service could

be achieved by refining catchment areas to include Whitby students in nearby Oshawa school catchment areas.

5.3.3 Residential Intensification

When the City prepares population projections, it includes a factor for intensification for each community. This reflects the fact that there are opportunities throughout the urban area for infill or redevelopment which may result in new residential units. Staff understands that the progression model used by the DCDSB does not incorporate an intensification factor.

The Provincial Growth Plan requires the City to achieve 40% of new units each year

within the City’s built-up area by 2015 and for each year thereafter. During the implementation of the Growth Plan, it will be necessary for the City to review areas for greater levels of intensification. There is no evidence that the DCDSB addressed the Growth Plan requirements for intensification in their analysis.

5.3.4 Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre

The Provincial Growth Plan identifies Downtown Oshawa as an Urban Growth Centre. Accordingly, the City is required to delineate the Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre in the Oshawa Official Plan and develop policies that plan to achieve a minimum gross density target of 200 residents and jobs combined per hectare by 2031, as well as policies that will enable the Urban Growth Centre to accommodate a significant share of population and employment growth.

Exhibit No. 1 identifies the proposed boundaries for the Downtown Oshawa Urban

Growth Centre and the location of the three elementary schools (St. Gregory, Holy Cross and St. Hedwig) that have been considered by the ARC to be downtown schools. None of the schools are located within the Urban Growth Centre boundaries, however, St. Gregory Catholic School is the closest. The original recommendation was to close all three of these schools. The Director’s revised recommendation is to close St. Gregory and Holy Cross.

The Region is currently undertaking a Provincial Growth Plan Implementation Study

which will identify, at the Regional level, policies and designations to achieve the targets and objectives of the Growth Plan in the Regional Official Plan. The City is participating in this process.

The City will delineate the Downtown Oshawa Urban Growth Centre in the Oshawa

Official Plan and develop policies to implement the Growth Plan target and policies, as well as any policies and targets arising out of the Region’s Growth Plan Implementation Study. This is expected to be undertaken through the Oshawa Official Plan review process, likely in early 2009.

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The DCDSB reports do not appear to reflect the Provincial Growth Plan and the

ongoing processes to implement the Growth Plan requirements through municipal official plans. While the achievement of Growth Plan targets is dependent on many factors, the DCDSB should be anticipating higher levels of intensification throughout the City and particularly in the downtown.

The Provincial Growth Plan requires that infrastructure planning, land use planning and

infrastructure investment be co-ordinated to implement the Growth Plan. Infrastructure includes community infrastructure, including education. Furthermore, the Growth Plan requires that priority be given to infrastructure investments made by the Province that support the policies and schedules of the Growth Plan and indicates that the Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal will work with other Ministers of the Crown and other public sector partners to identify strategic infrastructure needs to support the implementation of the Plan.

It is also noted that the Ministry of Education Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines

indicate that decisions regarding pupil accommodations should consider the value of the school to the community taking into account other government initiatives aimed at strengthening communities. The Provincial Growth Plan is a major government initiative aimed at strengthening communities.

The April 21, 2008 Council resolution includes a request to the Minister of Public

Infrastructure Renewal and Minister of Education to consider special capital and operating funding for Oshawa’s heritage elementary Catholic schools as a component of implementing the Provincial Growth Plan.

Given the significance of the Oshawa Urban Growth Centre in the context of the

implementation of the Provincial Growth Plan, and the ongoing and future initiatives required to implement the Growth Plan, it is premature for the DCDSB to conclude on school closures affecting schools in the vicinity of the downtown, until such time as the implications of these initiatives are known.

Although the DCDSB recommendation is to retain St. Hedwig Catholic School, its

school boundaries are entirely east of Ritson Road South. The two schools that are recommended to stay open and which include the Oshawa Downtown Urban Growth Centre within their school boundaries, under Option 6, are St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School located on Pacific Avenue (includes the portion of the downtown south of King Street), and Sir Albert Love Catholic School located on Wilson Road North (includes the portion of the downtown north of King Street). These two schools and locations may not be sufficient to promote and achieve the growth/intensification required by the Province in its Places to Grow initiative.

5.3.5 Community Open Space

Elementary schools provide open space and playground areas that serve the general community and supplement neighbourhood parks. In some parts of the City, there are few other such facilities. The closure of schools will reduce the open space areas

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available for the community in general. Staff are not convinced that this issue was adequately addressed by the DCDSB.

5.3.6 Site Plan Considerations

The school sites that are proposed to remain open and accept new students/traffic require upgrades and improvements to enhance the school buildings and infrastructure.

In this regard, the DCDSB should finalize proposed site plans for the consolidated

schools with City and Regional staff to ensure that the necessary improvements can be accommodated at the schools proposed to remain open prior to deciding on other school closures.

6.0 FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS

There are no financial implications. 7.0 RESPONSE TO THE COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN

The review of the DCDSB’s Pupil Accommodation Review responds to Goal B (A Green and Sustainable Community) of the City’s Community Strategic Plan by managing growth and using land wisely.

Thomas B. Hodgins, B.E.S., M.A., RPP, Commissioner Development Services Department SM/c Attachments

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CM-08-36 Attachment No. 1
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Page 16: CM-08-36 DCDSB Pupil Accommodation Review - Oshawaapp.oshawa.ca/agendas/City_Council/2008/05-12/CM-08-036-DCDSB … · CM-08-36, dated May 7, 2008. 2. That a copy of Report CM-08-36,
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Page 18: CM-08-36 DCDSB Pupil Accommodation Review - Oshawaapp.oshawa.ca/agendas/City_Council/2008/05-12/CM-08-036-DCDSB … · CM-08-36, dated May 7, 2008. 2. That a copy of Report CM-08-36,
Page 19: CM-08-36 DCDSB Pupil Accommodation Review - Oshawaapp.oshawa.ca/agendas/City_Council/2008/05-12/CM-08-036-DCDSB … · CM-08-36, dated May 7, 2008. 2. That a copy of Report CM-08-36,
Page 20: CM-08-36 DCDSB Pupil Accommodation Review - Oshawaapp.oshawa.ca/agendas/City_Council/2008/05-12/CM-08-036-DCDSB … · CM-08-36, dated May 7, 2008. 2. That a copy of Report CM-08-36,
Page 21: CM-08-36 DCDSB Pupil Accommodation Review - Oshawaapp.oshawa.ca/agendas/City_Council/2008/05-12/CM-08-036-DCDSB … · CM-08-36, dated May 7, 2008. 2. That a copy of Report CM-08-36,
Page 22: CM-08-36 DCDSB Pupil Accommodation Review - Oshawaapp.oshawa.ca/agendas/City_Council/2008/05-12/CM-08-036-DCDSB … · CM-08-36, dated May 7, 2008. 2. That a copy of Report CM-08-36,
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Page 28: CM-08-36 DCDSB Pupil Accommodation Review - Oshawaapp.oshawa.ca/agendas/City_Council/2008/05-12/CM-08-036-DCDSB … · CM-08-36, dated May 7, 2008. 2. That a copy of Report CM-08-36,
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Page 31: CM-08-36 DCDSB Pupil Accommodation Review - Oshawaapp.oshawa.ca/agendas/City_Council/2008/05-12/CM-08-036-DCDSB … · CM-08-36, dated May 7, 2008. 2. That a copy of Report CM-08-36,
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Page 33: CM-08-36 DCDSB Pupil Accommodation Review - Oshawaapp.oshawa.ca/agendas/City_Council/2008/05-12/CM-08-036-DCDSB … · CM-08-36, dated May 7, 2008. 2. That a copy of Report CM-08-36,
Page 34: CM-08-36 DCDSB Pupil Accommodation Review - Oshawaapp.oshawa.ca/agendas/City_Council/2008/05-12/CM-08-036-DCDSB … · CM-08-36, dated May 7, 2008. 2. That a copy of Report CM-08-36,
Page 35: CM-08-36 DCDSB Pupil Accommodation Review - Oshawaapp.oshawa.ca/agendas/City_Council/2008/05-12/CM-08-036-DCDSB … · CM-08-36, dated May 7, 2008. 2. That a copy of Report CM-08-36,
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Page 40: CM-08-36 DCDSB Pupil Accommodation Review - Oshawaapp.oshawa.ca/agendas/City_Council/2008/05-12/CM-08-036-DCDSB … · CM-08-36, dated May 7, 2008. 2. That a copy of Report CM-08-36,
Page 41: CM-08-36 DCDSB Pupil Accommodation Review - Oshawaapp.oshawa.ca/agendas/City_Council/2008/05-12/CM-08-036-DCDSB … · CM-08-36, dated May 7, 2008. 2. That a copy of Report CM-08-36,
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