Kingsclear Consolidated School

Parent / Community Meeting

November 29, 2010

InformationKingsclear Consolidated School

was constructed in 1950Wood frame building comprised

of 1350 sq. m. of floor spaceSituated on a 4.16 acre siteOfficial September 30, 2010

enrolment - 117 (Enrolment Nov 24th -

121)$288,346 in facility upgrades

since 02-03

BackgroundApril 2009 – PSSC expressed

concern regarding the condition of Kingsclear Consolidated School and its ability to accommodate the needs of students and staff.

June 2009 – The district recommended a full review of the facility.

Background June 2009 – District Education Council

recommended to the Minister that an evaluation of program and curriculum needs and the condition of the facility be conducted.

Summer 2009 – Consultant engaged to evaluate the facility condition.

September, 2009 – Consultant report received.

BackgroundNovember 2, 2009 – Consultant’s

report shared with PSSC.

February 22, 2010 – PSSC meeting to discuss options for the future of Kingsclear Consolidated School.

May 31, 2010 – received letter from PSSC requesting major renovations.

BackgroundIt was made clear to the District

that the community wishes to ensure the future existence of Kingsclear Consolidated School.

BackgroundJune, 2010 -- District Education

Council recommended to the Minister that a full study of the sustainability of Kingsclear Consolidated School in accordance with Policy 409: Multi-Year School Infrastructure Planning be undertaken as a Major Capital Project for 2011-2012.

Background September, 2010 – Received revised consultant’s

report.

Revisions not included in original report:◦ Elevator essential to meet accessibility requirements.◦ Recommendation that a structural analysis be completed

prior to any major renovation. Typically buildings of this period are seismically deficient.

◦ Programming deficiencies will not be addressed without the incorporation of a new addition.

◦ An addition will reduce already limited parking and hard surface play areas.

◦ Revised costs to reflect above. Renovation increased from $1,990,000 to $3,045,000 Addition increased from $5,950,000 to $6,683,000

BackgroundIn accordance with Policy 409,

outcomes of a sustainability study can include maintaining the status quo, repairing the school or closing the school and placing students elsewhere.

Sustainability Study Factors Enrolment Trends – steady or marginal increase Health & Safety – ongoing minor & preventative

maintenance Quality of Education Programs & Services Transportation – 78% of students are eligible for

bussing Finances – Operational costs comparable to

other schools Impact on local community – desire to keep a

community-based school Most scenarios would impact other school

communities

OptionsOption 1

Maintain status quo with regard to program delivery and facility; physical education and French Immersion continue offsite.

Ongoing minor and preventative maintenance will ensure that health and safety issues are addressed.

OptionsOption 2

Maintain status quo with regard to program delivery.

Upgrade facility as per ADI Building Assessment ($3,045,000) through the annual Major Capital Improvement Process.

This project would become part of the existing major capital improvement process, normally phased over a number of years and prioritized with all other district projects.

SummaryNumerous options were evaluated. With the

exception of Options 1 & 2, all have significant impact on one or more school communities.

Enrolment does not support construction of a new facility without affecting other school communities.

Cost of the proposed addition is not feasible given proximity to a school which could accommodate the current population with a lower cost addition.

What’s next?Report back to District Education

Council on December 9, 2010 for further direction.

Recommending Option 2.

Questions & Comments