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December 19, 2007Update to the

Halifax Regional School Board

10 Year Facilities Master Plan

AgendaAgenda

Project OverviewCommunity Consultation ProcessBackground Report SummaryCommunity Consultation Feedback SummaryNext Steps

Project TeamProject Team

Maureen O’Shaughnessy• CS&P Architects, Consultant Team Leader

Ron McKnight• McKnight & Associates, Educational Facilities Planner

Pres Harrison• Greentree Associates, Capital & Accommodations Planning

Charles Nanacsik• Paradigm Group Technology Shift, Data Analysis

Tim Uyl• Paradigm Group Technology Shift , Demographics & Projections

John Heseltine• EDM Halifax, Planner, Urban Development & Demographics

Project OverviewProject Overview

In her annual report for the 2006-2007 school year Halifax Regional School Board’s Superintendent Carole Olsen said:

“Our vision for improved student achievement reaches into every aspect of the board’s operation because it demands that we put students – and their success – at the centre of everything we do”.


HRSB has outlined seven strategies to make every school a great a great school:


HRSB is experiencing the challenges of:• aging facilities• declining enrolments• unpredictable regional development• limited funding

The effects are:• excess capacity in many of the board’s schools• overcrowding in others• difficulty in properly providing school programming,

modern technology, arts and music opportunities and physical activity options.


In June 2007 HRSB received a letter from the Nova Scotia Department of Education stating:

“The Halifax Regional School Board and the Department of Education agree that it would be timely and helpful if the Halifax Regional School Board undertook a review of proposed projects, under utilized space and changing demographics for the Dartmouth/Eastern Passage area and Halifax Peninsula prior to the Department of Education and provincial Cabinet considering the most recent School Capital Construction Report”.


In response to the Department of Education directive HRSB initiated the Community Consultation Process:

Introductory Public Information Meetings• June 14, 2007 at St. Patrick’s High School• June 25, 2007 at Dartmouth Sportsplex


Phase 1Phase 1Peninsula Halifax and the Eastern Central HRM (2007 -2008)• Citadel High Family• Dartmouth High family• Prince Andrew High Family• Auburn Drive High Family• Cole Harbour District High family

Phase 2 & 3Phase 2 & 3North Central HRM, Western HRM & Eastern Rural HRM (2008 to 2010)

Community ConsultationCommunity Consultation

The community consultations will provide The community consultations will provide an open forum to allow the community to an open forum to allow the community to participate actively in determining the vision participate actively in determining the vision and direction for the future of their schools. and direction for the future of their schools.


Meeting with Community Focus Group (Meeting with Community Focus Group (SACsSACs))Review of process, Draft Background Report and preparation for role in Community Consultations – November 2007

Community Consultation 1Community Consultation 1Community consensus on student and facility needs to improve student achievementNovember 13, 14 & 22, 2007 - Eastern Central HRM, Peninsula Halifax, African Nova Scotian Communities

Community Consultation 2Community Consultation 2Review and community feedback on results of Consultation 1December 3 & 4, 2007 & January 9 & 10, 2008 - Eastern Central HRM (snowed out), Peninsula Halifax, Eastern Central HRM (re-scheduled), Senior Students, African Nova Scotian Communities


Meeting with Community Consultation Focus Group (Meeting with Community Consultation Focus Group (SACsSACs))review preliminary draft options

Community Consultation 3Community Consultation 3Review and community feedback on draft Facilities OptionsJanuary 28 & 29, 2008 - Eastern Central HRM, Peninsula Halifax

Community Consultation 4Community Consultation 4Review and community feedback on Draft 10-Year Facilities Master PlanFebruary 12 & 13, 2008 - Eastern Central HRM, Peninsula Halifax

ResourcesResources

Community ResourcesCommunity ResourcesHRM Approved Regional Master Plan HRM Planning and DevelopmentHRM by Design HRM Facility Master Plan HRM Real Property PlanningHRM Transportation Strategic & Long Term Plan Metro TransitHRM Approved Active Transportation Plan

Capital HealthHalifax Public Library Master PlanMunicipal & Provincial Politicians

HRSB ResourcesHRSB ResourcesOperations Administration Programming Communications Diversity ManagementHealth Promotion

HRSB Board DecisionHRSB Board Decision

Receive Final Phase 1 Imagine Our Schools Report for Receive Final Phase 1 Imagine Our Schools Report for Information from ConsultantInformation from ConsultantFebruary 27, 2008 HRSB Board Meeting

Staff Report PostedStaff Report PostedMarch 7, 2008

Public Submissions to HRSB Public Submissions to HRSB March 17 & 19, 2008 (other dates if required)

Staff Report Phase 1: 10Staff Report Phase 1: 10--Year Facilities Master Plan for Year Facilities Master Plan for DecisionDecisionMarch 26, 2008 HRSB Board Meeting

Background ReportBackground Report

The purpose of the Background Report is to provide HRSB and the community with baseline information regarding the state of the regions’school facilities including:• a demographic profile of the region• historical and projected enrolments• capacity information & utilization rates• Facility Program Delivery Review for each school

HRM PopulationHRM Population

HRM Population HRM Population

HRM Demographic Information by Age CohortHRM Demographic Information by Age CohortHistorical Population Projected Population

Pupil Yield Pupil Yield -- Ages 5 to 14 Ages 5 to 14 (2006 Census)(2006 Census)

Peninsula Adjusted Enrolments based upon Peninsula Adjusted Enrolments based upon Higher Population EstimatesHigher Population Estimates

Facility Program Delivery ReviewFacility Program Delivery Review

Community Consultation No. 1Community Consultation No. 1

Community QuestionnaireCommunity QuestionnaireGrade ConfigurationClass SizeSchool PopulationSchool BoundariesSchools of ExcellenceAlternative EducationInstructional Delivery ModelsShared FacilitiesTransportationSchool Daily ScheduleEnvironmental Issues

Grade ConfigurationGrade Configuration

Which grade configuration do you prefer?

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Nov. 13 Individual(Dartmouth)

Nov. 13 Group(Dartmouth)

Nov. 14 Individual(Halifax)

Nov. 14 Group(Halifax)




P-6/7-9/10-12 P-9,10-12 P-8/9-12 P-12

Schools of ExcellenceSchools of Excellence

Rate your support for “Schools of Excellence”

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Nov. 14Individual(Halifax)


Nov. 22Individual

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High Moderate Low None

At which grade level would a School of Excellence be of most interest to you?

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Nov. 22Individual

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Elementary Junior High High School

Alternative EducationAlternative Education

Rate your support for the concept of Alternative Education.

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At which grade level would an Alternative Education school be of most interest to you?

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Elementary Middle / Junior High High School

Shared FacilitiesShared Facilities

Rate your support for HRSB Schools to share the facilities with other users:

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Rate your support for HRSB students to share the use of others’ facilities for educational programs:

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Shared FacilitiesShared Facilities

If you support allowing facility rental space, what would be the best time to offer space?

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During School Hours Before/After School Hours Weekends Summer


Eastern Central HRM• Equity for all students• Schools as centre of the Community

Peninsula Halifax• Small, walk-able, neighbourhood schools• Maintain the status quo

African Nova Scotian Communities• Prioritize African-centred curriculum and

programming• Programs and pathways for all students


Strong support for shared use of facilitiesStrong support for shared use of facilities - What shared uses would most benefit your community ?Clear support for after school, weekend and summer use Clear support for after school, weekend and summer use of school facilities, little support for use during school of school facilities, little support for use during school hourshours – What uses would be acceptable during school hours and under what circumstances ?Clear support for the concept of Schools of Excellence Clear support for the concept of Schools of Excellence and Alternative Education programmingand Alternative Education programming – what specific programs and locations would most benefit your community ?What is most specialmost special or important to you about your school your school or communityor community that you believe should be considered in the development of this Facilities Master Plan ?Other ideas or suggestions for how to provide the best best possible educational opportunitiespossible educational opportunities for your children through the Facilities Master Plan

Next StepsNext Steps

“No problem can be solved with the same consciousness that created it. We must learn to see the world anew.”

Albert Einstein

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