1. Meeting With Public January 30, 2019
David Thompson Elementary Westsyde Elementary Proposed Catchment Change
Meeting With Public
January 30, 2019

2. Agenda Introductions Background Enrollment projections and pressures
Proposed Catchment
Advantages/Disadvantages
Costs and Capital Improvements
Feedback Process
Presentations from public

3. Background
School Catchments are not permanent. Each school has a limited capacity and the neighborhood that it serves is constantly changing.
Changing demographics and legislative changes can affect the enrolment of the school. Periodically the Board of Education will review school enrolments relative to catchment areas and make changes where necessary.
The recommendation for a David Thompson Elementary Catchment change is to provide appropriate student enrolment levels to maintain quality educational programs supported by appropriate staffing levels.

4. District Enrolment Projections

5. Kamloops Area Schools Capacity Utilization
100%
107%
110%

6. Areas With Significant Enrolment Pressures
David Thompson Elementary
Westmount Elementary
Southwest Sector Elementary Schools
Juniper Ridge Elementary
Dallas Elementary
Brocklehurst Middle School
Valleyview Secondary
Sa-Hali Secondary

7. Areas With Significant Enrolment Pressures
Several elementary schools over 400 students
Discussions with Principals – 420 to 450 students is considered maximum
Catchment changes determined on an individual school basis

8. Implementation Strategy
Interim Measures – Next 5 years
School District has not received capital funding, and will need to respond to enrolment pressures internally

9. Implementation Strategy
David Thompson Elementary
Catchment Change – Re-open Westsyde Elementary
McGowan Park Elementary School
1 new portable and catchment change if required
Juniper Ridge Elementary
1 more division and catchment change if required
Dallas Elementary
Several Elementary Schools
New portables and repurpose rooms

10. Implementation Strategy
David Thompson Elementary
Change catchment and re-open Westsyde Elementary

11. Proposed Catchment Change

12. Westsyde Elementary

13. Catchment Change Advantages
Relieves the current space pressures at David Thompson Elementary
David Thompson Elementary and Westsyde Elementary would have dedicated space for Learning Assistance, inquiry, preparation, partner agency meetings, increased access to common areas such as gymnasium and library and more locker space for students.
Relieves the current pickup/drop off parking issues.

14. Catchment Change Advantages for students
More access to school teams
EDI data supports having dedicated space to support the inclusion of students with emotional and social needs
Extra space can be utilized by specialized programs such as Music, Maker Space, Inquiry projects, Drama etc.
Shorter walking distances to school

15. Catchment Change Disadvantages
Potential separation of friends

16. Westsyde Elementary Costs
Operating costs - ~$185,000 administrator, clerical, custodian, utilities
Capital costs – ~$1,062,000
Capital costs will be partially offset ($480,000) in future years as the portables from David Thompson will be relocated, resulting in fewer portables being purchased

17. Westsyde Elementary Capital Improvements
The objective will be to ensure that Westsyde Elementary is of a similar standard of other elementary schools in the district.
Infrastructure
WIFI and technology
Accessibility upgrades
Painting – Interior and Exterior
Lighting upgrades
Flooring upgrades
Miscellaneous renovations

18. Westsyde Elementary Capital Improvements
Furniture
Equipment
Library books, shelving etc.
Playground
Play area paving

19. Before and After School Care
Currently using gym mezzanine at Westsyde Elementary
There should be a space available at one of the two buildings.

20. If the Board of Education Approves the Catchment Change
Renovations and capital improvements
Hire principal
Purchase supplies
My-Ed BC and notification of student placements
Creation of school website

21. Feedback Process Meeting with Public (January 30th)
Collection of Feedback to February 28th 2019.
Final Decision March 11, 2019

22. Feedback Process Facilityinput@sd73.bc.ca
Comments will be posted to the District Website

23. Presentations