walkerton accommodation review april 24, 2008 the following most recommended scenarios were reviewed...
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Walkerton Accommodation Review April 24, 2008
The following most recommended scenarios were reviewed by the
Accommodation Review Committee
New JK-8 School on Brant Central Site & Downsized WDSS on Current Site
Value of Elementary School to Students Plans have been in place for several years to
merge elementary school communities Large playground retained Safe school location & bus loading area Less split classrooms & improved timetable
scheduling Opportunity for more specialized course
instruction
Value to Elementary Students cont’d
New facility would be fully wheel chair accessible
Larger parent volunteer base to assist with activities
Potential to increase the number of school extracurricular activities such as sports, clubs & band
Value of Secondary School to Students
Retain a secondary school in the town Maintain the cultural identity Maintains the physical learning environment Continued focus on technology in current
shop facilities Opportunity to develop partnerships with
other organizations Maintains full co-operative education program Maintain gym facility for regional school
activities
Value of Elementary School to Community New facility may attract more use after hours
by community groups Retains soccer fields for community use Attracts & retains families in the community
Value of Secondary School to Community Retains facility for community use after hour Keeps night school programs within town Retains student population for after school
jobs or volunteer opportunities
Value of Schools to Economy
Keeps employment opportunities within town Attracts & retains families in the community Local business benefit from school spending Money brought in during construction phase Source of student workforce Cooperative programs with local businesses
are maintained
Value of Schools to the Board
Operating costs decrease with one elementary school
Minimal transportation increase Opportunity to access ministry funding for
new build
JK-12 New School
Value of School to Students
Building will be designed to meet all the need of both elementary and secondary students
Provides required space for elementary students
Outside space will be designed according to student needs
More opportunity for before & after school programs since there will be coordinated busing
Fewer split classes
Value to Students cont’d…
Continued focus on technology in a new building
Enhanced programs to attract students in order to meet the labour demands of today and into the future.
Maintains full co-op program Maintains full educational experiences in
home community.
Value of School to Community
New school available for community use. Opportunity to develop community
partnerships – corporate and municipal. Co-op program is maintained within the
community.
Value of School to the Economy
Young families along with development will be attracted to the community.
Allows student jobs to be facilitated. Dollars will be retained in community.
Value of School to the Board
Best business case – more efficient building Lower operational costs Minimal increase to the transportation budget Opportunity to access ministry funding for
new build
JK-12 New School
This proposal has two important further recommendations: school must have enough gym space to
achieve Ministry expectations. we recommend that the Board maintain
the Brant Central School site as a playing field and track for senior students.
JK-12 in Renovated WDSS with New 2 Storey Elementary Wing
Value of School to Secondary Students
Keeps a secondary school setting in Walkerton, which as an ARC we felt was one of the main concerns of the public.
Retains all of the current shop classrooms and maintains the program that is currently in place.
There would be easy access to co-op placements within the elementary school
Potential use of the Brant Central site for physical education programs, for example a track with a washroom facility.
Value of School to Elementary Students There would be fewer split classes since
there is a larger student population. The transition to Grade 9 would be easier. Careful planning would be needed to
accommodate the student needs A new Kindergarten to Grade 12 school
community would be established.
Value of School to Community
The community will continue to have use of the large WDSS facility
Both an elementary AND secondary school setting will remain in Walkerton
A full co-op program will continue
Value of School to the Economy
We encourage the school and the board to investigate possible partnerships with the municipality and other organizations
Allows student jobs to be facilitated in Walkerton.
Value of School to the Board
Potentially no additional relocation costs during construction as renovating can be done in stages.
Minimal increase in transportation costs Total operating costs would be reduced since
only one school would be maintained instead of three.
Current WDSS Floor Plan
Demolish south west wing from Cafeteria to Gym A/BOldest part of school
with the most problems
Build New 2 Story
Elementary Wing
Offices Located North West end
of new build
Offices Located North West end
of new build
2 Story ElementaryClassrooms
Offices Located North West end
of new build
2 Store ElementaryClassrooms
Secondary Classrooms
Maintaining Tech Wing & Gym A/B
Offices Located North West end
of new build
2 Store ElementaryClassrooms
Gym A/B & Music Room
Common Area
Gym C & Cafeteria
Common Area
Secondary Classrooms
New green space
Fenced Playground
New green space
Fenced Playground
Teacher & Student Parking
