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Accommodation Review Committee
(ARC)
Questions and answers to frequently asked questions.
This page will be updated regularly, please check back.
Which schools are included in
the ARC Central Whitby Review?
In total, six schools are being considered in the Central Whitby review process. Three of the schools, in need of significant repair, have been identified as potential closure/consolidation candidates including; Florence M. Heard Public School, Leslie McFarlane Public School, Palmerston Avenue Public School. Three additional schools, Captain Michael VandenBos Public School, Jack Miner Public School, Pringle Creek Public School , are included for consideration as enrolment and program moves and are not under consideration for closure.
In total, six schools are being considered in the Central Whitby review process. Three of the schools, in need of significant repair, have been identified as potential closure/consolidation candidates including; Florence M. Heard Public School, Leslie McFarlane Public School, Palmerston Avenue Public School. Three additional schools, Captain Michael VandenBos Public School, Jack Miner Public School, Pringle Creek Public School , are included for consideration as enrolment and program moves and are not under consideration for closure.
When will the ARC begin its review
process?
The first meeting of the ARC Working Committee is scheduled for June 25, 2008. At this point, committee members will receive background information for review. The second ARC Working Committee Meeting will commence with a scheduled series of meetings in September 2008.
The first meeting of the ARC Working Committee is scheduled for June 25, 2008. At this point, committee members will receive background information for review. The second ARC Working Committee Meeting will commence with a scheduled series of meetings in September 2008.
Who can
participate on the ARC for Central Whitby?
School principals will send letters of invitation to potential committee members the week of May 20, 2008. Ideally, parent representatives will be those who are active members of the school community and who have the willingness and the time to dedicate to this extensive process. In addition, the committee will include a representative from the Town of Whitby and a representative from the Whitby business community.
School principals will send letters of invitation to potential committee members the week of May 20, 2008. Ideally, parent representatives will be those who are active members of the school community and who have the willingness and the time to dedicate to this extensive process. In addition, the committee will include a representative from the Town of Whitby and a representative from the Whitby business community.
How can
parents participate in the review process?
There are two facets to the process. First a working committee will be established and will hold 14 meetings over the next eight months. Everyone is welcome to observe the ARC working meetings and to gather information. All members of the public are welcome to attend one of the four public meetings scheduled or to send comments, ideas or questions to the ARC through via email or vmail. All information shared at any of the 18 meetings will be posted on the Board's Website under the School Accommodation/ARC button.
There are two facets to the process. First a working committee will be established and will hold 14 meetings over the next eight months. Everyone is welcome to observe the ARC working meetings and to gather information. All members of the public are welcome to attend one of the four public meetings scheduled or to send comments, ideas or questions to the ARC through via email or vmail. All information shared at any of the 18 meetings will be posted on the Board's Website under the School Accommodation/ARC button.
In addition, the ARC working committee is scheduled to bring an information report to the Director of Education in March 2009 and a final report is tentatively scheduled for May 2009.
When will
the ARC Working meetings and public meetings take place?
Please visit the meeting schedule for a complete listing of times, dates and locations.
Please note that a reminder of all public meetings will be published in local papers in accordance with Ministry of Education Pupil Accommodation Guidelines.
Please visit the meeting schedule for a complete listing of times, dates and locations.
Please note that a reminder of all public meetings will be published in local papers in accordance with Ministry of Education Pupil Accommodation Guidelines.
Is the purpose
of the ARC Review to implement an already existing plan?
In keeping with Ministry guidelines, the Board has drafted a business case for the ARC Working Committee to consider. The business case presented is only considered a starting point in this extensive twelve-month process. The role of the ARC working Committee is to review the business case, gather all additional information and input necessary for making an informed recommendation.
In keeping with Ministry guidelines, the Board has drafted a business case for the ARC Working Committee to consider. The business case presented is only considered a starting point in this extensive twelve-month process. The role of the ARC working Committee is to review the business case, gather all additional information and input necessary for making an informed recommendation.
If at the
end of this process, a school is determined for closure, what kind of
timeline can the community expect?
No school closures have been determined at this time. As part of the Accommodation Review Process, there are schools identified for possible closure, schools identified for program adjustments and the possibility of building a new school. It the role of the Accommodation Review Committee, composed of community stakeholders to review the possibilities, conduct their own research and to make a recommendation to the Board. The ARC is tentatively scheduled to make a recommendation to the Director of Education in March 2009.
No school closures have been determined at this time. As part of the Accommodation Review Process, there are schools identified for possible closure, schools identified for program adjustments and the possibility of building a new school. It the role of the Accommodation Review Committee, composed of community stakeholders to review the possibilities, conduct their own research and to make a recommendation to the Board. The ARC is tentatively scheduled to make a recommendation to the Director of Education in March 2009.
What are
the criteria used for determining the closure of a school?
Through an evaluation process of current school conditions, it was determined which schools have costly renewal needs. In some cases, schools are determined to be prohibitive to repair. In these cases, alternative facility arrangements are explored.
Through an evaluation process of current school conditions, it was determined which schools have costly renewal needs. In some cases, schools are determined to be prohibitive to repair. In these cases, alternative facility arrangements are explored.
Where can I find more information?
The Board's Website, www.durham.edu.on.ca will be updated regularly with information. Ideas, questions, requests for information from the Accommodation Review Committee can be shared by calling 905-666-8080 x: 5280 or by email at arccentralwhitby@durham.edu.on.ca. Please note that in some cases, the Accommodation Review Committee following its next scheduled meeting must answer questions.
The Board's Website, www.durham.edu.on.ca will be updated regularly with information. Ideas, questions, requests for information from the Accommodation Review Committee can be shared by calling 905-666-8080 x: 5280 or by email at arccentralwhitby@durham.edu.on.ca. Please note that in some cases, the Accommodation Review Committee following its next scheduled meeting must answer questions.
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