April 14th, 2015
What: Public Meeting #1 of the West Waterloo Elementary Schools Boundary Study
When: Thursday, April 23, 2015 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM
Where: Abraham Erb Public School, Gymnasium – 710 Laurelwood Dr., Waterloo
The West Waterloo Elementary Schools Boundary Study involves Abraham Erb, Cedarbrae, Centennial (Waterloo), Edna Staebler, Laurelwood and Mary Johnston Public Schools and the new West Waterloo (Vista Hills) elementary school. The goal of this study is to establish the boundary for the new West Waterloo (Vista Hills) elementary school and address the program and accommodation needs of the West Waterloo community.
The objectives of the study include:
- Increasing the number of classes instructed in permanent classrooms
- Providing equitable learning opportunities for students and staff by using the school size criteria outlined in Board Policy 3002 – Elementary School Size and Configuration
- Increasing the number of students within a safe walking distance to their assigned school
PURPOSE OF THE PUBLIC MEETING:
To gather feedback and answer questions from parents and members of the community about possible boundary changes, program and/or grade configuration changes that may affect students attending study area schools.
It is important to note that no decisions have been made and no changes will happen before September 2016.
MEETING FORMAT:
At 7:00 PM, staff will make a brief presentation about the boundary study process and school boundary/ configuration options, followed by a question and answer period.
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Including agendas, presentations and minutes of the Boundary Study Working Group can be obtained by visiting www.wrdsb.ca/planning or by contacting the Board’s Planning Department at 519-570-0003 ext. 4419.
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