Update:  September 30, 2014

This Study officially concluded on September 29, 2014 with the ratification of the September 22, 2014 Committee of the Whole minutes at the September 29, 2014 Board Meeting.

Update:  September 23, 2014

Planning staff presented the report and recommendations resulting from the Baden Elementary school Boundary Study Working Group to the Trustees on September 22, 2014 at the Committee of the Whole Meeting.  Trustees voted in favour of the recommendations (below); for implementation beginning September 2015.

  • That the Waterloo Region District School Board approve the Grade 7, 8 boundary change between Sir Adam Beck Public School and Baden Public School as outlined in Appendix A of this report titled “Recommendations Resulting from the Baden Elementary Schools Boundary Study”, dated September 22, 2014; and
  • That the Waterloo Region District School Board direct staff to develop a business case for a 4 classroom addition at Sir Adam Beck Public School and prioritize it through the Capital Planning process; and
  • That the Waterloo Region District School Board direct staff to establish transition committee to develop interim measures of accommodating Gr. 7/8 at Sir Adam Beck Public School prior to the completion of an addition; and
  • That the Waterloo Region District School Board direct staff to monitor enrolment at New Dundee Public School and report back as appropriate.

Update:  September 17, 2014

The report on the Baden Elementary Schools Boundary Study will be presented to the Board at the September 22, 2014, Committee of the Whole meeting.  The meeting will take place in the Board Room at the Education Centre located at 51 Ardelt Ave., Kitchener at 7:00 pm.  Planning Staff will present the report to the Board.  Committee of the Whole meetings are public meetings and all are welcome to attend.  Members of the Public can register as a delegation to address the Trustees. If you would like to appear before the Board as a delegation please review the Board’s Delegation Procedure.

The Committee of the Whole agenda (along with the report) will be posted on the Board’s web site by the end of the day, Friday, September 19, 2014, and will be available here.

Schools Involved

Committee of the Whole Meeting and Final Report

  • Committee of the Whole Meeting – Monday, September 22, 2014 (7:00 PM, Board room of the Education Centre, 51 Ardelt Avenue, Kitchener)

Background

At the January 20, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting of the Waterloo Region District School Board, Trustees voted in favour of the commencement of a boundary study to investigate options to balance enrolment between Baden, New Dundee and Sir Adam Beck Public Schools; to be called the Baden Elementary Schools Boundary Study.

Minutes from the January 20, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting available here

Timing

It is anticipated that this boundary study process will be completed by the fall of 2014.  No changes would be recommended to take place before September 2015.

2013/2014 Boundaries

The following maps demonstrate the study area as well as the current school attendance boundaries:

Public Meeting Announcements, Presentations & Minutes

The responsibility is completely within the school board’s authority to make decisions about pupil accommodations, including school attendance areas. However, we encourage our community members to be engaged in the process and communicate their ideas and concerns to the Board. This helps ensure that all concerns and ideas are heard and considered before any decisions are made.

Public Meeting #1 – May 14, 2014

Public Meeting #2 – June 18, 2014

Working Group Meeting Agendas, Presentations & Minutes

Working Group meetings are not public meetings. Non-members may attend provided they are invited to do so.

Minutes and presentations of the Working Group meetings will be posted on this website after they receive approval at the following Working Group meeting (typically 2-3 weeks).  Thank you for your patience.

How you can stay informed

  • Bookmark this website and check back regularly for updates
  • Attend public meetings
  • Speak to your school’s representatives on the Working Group
  • Email your Trustees
  • Contact WRDSB Planning staff:
    • Email: (please indicate Baden in the subject line)
    • Phone: 519-570-0003 ext. 4459
    • Fax: 519-570-2172
    • Mail: 51 Ardelt Ave, Kitchener, ON N2C 2R5 (attn: Planning Department)