On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at a Board Meeting of the Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB), Trustees will vote on a motion to initiate a boundary review process involving:
- Brigadoon Public School
- Doon Public School
- Groh Public School
- JW Gerth Public School
- Pioneer Park Public School
Families and caregivers who require accessibility or translation support are asked to contact:
- Phone: 519-570-0003 ext. 4419
- Email: planning@wrdsb.ca
Review Purpose
The primary purpose of this boundary review is to establish an attendance area boundary for a new school planned to be constructed at 670 Thomas Slee Drive in the City of Kitchener. The school is tentatively scheduled to open in September 2025.
There will be no changes before June 2025.
Public Meeting Announcement
Two public information sessions will be held during the boundary review process. Information presented at these sessions will also be posted on this web page.
Public Information Session #1 – May 1, 2024
The first public information session is planned for May 1, 2024. The purpose of this meeting is to:
- Introduce the Boundary Review process
- Introduce Staff Steering Committee members
- Provide context for this review by sharing the Technical Background Report
- Advertise opportunities to participate in the Boundary Review Committee
- Obtain feedback
The meeting will be a drop-in, open house style format.
- When: May 1, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
- Where: Huron Heights Secondary School, Cafetorium, 1825 Strasburg Rd, Kitchener ON N2R 1S3
- Please pre-register so we can get an estimate of attendance numbers.
Watch this video to learn more about the Boundary Review:
Public Information Session #2 – Fall 2024
The second public information session is planned tentatively for Fall 2024. The purpose of this meeting is to:
- Share the status of the Boundary Review Committee work
- Share the proposed scenario, including maps, enrolment projections and implications
- Remind attendees about the next steps and remaining opportunities to get involved
- Share the dates for a final decision
- Obtain feedback
Reports and Presentations
A Report and Recommendation to initiate a Boundary Review was presented to the WRDSB Board Meeting on April 15, 2024.
- Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda (April 15, 2024)
Boundary Review Committee
A Boundary Review Committee is established, consisting of:
- Principals of the schools involved
- Superintendents of the schools involved
- Family, caregiver and student representatives from the schools involved
- Planning Department staff
- Facility Services staff
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
BRC meeting minutes will be posted as they are approved; therefore minutes are usually available online two to three weeks after a meeting.
BRC meetings are not public. As such, non-members can attend by invitation only.
Important References
- Administrative Procedure 4991 – Boundary Reviews
- Outlines the process and various stages of a Boundary Review.
Other related policies and procedures include:
- Board Policy 4012 – School Attendance Areas
- Board Policy 4022 – School Size and Configuration
- Administrative Procedure 4260 – Student Transportation
- Administrative Procedure 4992 – Temporary Student Accommodation for Development Areas
Stay Informed
- Attend public meetings
- Talk to someone on the Boundary Review Committee
- Email your Trustees
- Contact WRDSB Planning staff:
- Complete a feedback form
- Phone: 519-570-0003 ext. 4419
- Mail: 51 Ardelt Ave, Kitchener, ON N2C 2R5 (attention: Planning Department)
Tags: Boundary · Elementary · Kitchener · Review · School · South · Study