Trustees approve elementary school name for 80 Tartan Avenue in Kitchener.
This study officially concluded on January 24, 2022.
Study Purpose
At the May 17, 2021 Committee of the Whole meeting of the Waterloo Region District School Board, Trustees approved in principle the start of a boundary study involving Jean Steckle Public School, Janet Metcalfe Public School, Southridge Public School and Laurentian Public School.
This Boundary Study is a continuation of the Fischer-Hallman Huron Elementary Schools Boundary Study (Part I), where an attendance area boundary was established for the new Janet Metcalfe Public School, amongst other changes.
The primary purpose of this new Boundary Study is to establish an attendance area boundary for a new school being constructed at 80 Tartan Ave. in the City of Kitchener. The school is tentatively scheduled to open in September 2022.
The study area includes Jean Steckle Public School, Janet Metcalfe Public School, Southridge Public School and Laurentian Public School
Public Meeting Announcement
A Virtual Public Meeting was held Thursday, December 9, 2021, from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Public Meeting Presentation
Reports and Presentations
A Report and Recommendation to initiate a Boundary Study was presented to the WRDSB Committee of the Whole on May 17, 2021.
Working Group meeting agendas and minutes
A Boundary Study Working Group was established, consisting of the Principals, Superintendents of Student Achievement and Well-Being, parent and student representatives from the schools involved, and Planning and Facilities staff.
Working Group Meeting #1 – October 21, 2021
Working Group Meeting #2 – November 3, 2021
Working Group Meeting #3 – November 18, 2021
Working Group Meeting #4 – December 16, 2021
Final Report and Recommendation (Scenario 1) – January 24, 2022
