Summary of Public Comments For Initial Options Report

School District No.
27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) REFERENCE MATERIALS

Tuesday, December 11, 2012 6:30 pm Board Room Pages 1. Initial Options Report 1.1 1.2 1.3 Guiding Principles and Timeline Initial Options Report - 2012.09.25 Board Motion - 25 September 2012 Chair VanOsch and Superintendent Thiessen presented the Initial Options Report and invited public and stakeholders to participate in consultation meetings to provide input to the Board before the final decision is reached in January 2013. 138.12 THAT the Board of Education invoke the 90 day school closure consultation process in accordance with Policy 1711 for the following School District No. 27 (CaribooChilcotin) schools being considered for closure 30 June 2013: 100 Mile House Jr. Secondary School, Buffalo Creek Elementary School, Wildwood Elementary School, Glendale Elementary School, and Kwaleen Elementary School. 5-6 7 - 16 17 - 17
1.4
Schedule of Board Meeting Dates to Discuss Feedback 2012 Dec 18, 6:30 pm, Board Office 2013 Jan 8, 6:30 pm, PSO, 100 Mile House
2013 Jan 15, 6:30 pm, Board Office 2013 Jan 22, 6:30 pm, Board Office: Decision date 2. Public Consultation 2.1 Workshops In-depth presentation of the Initial Options Report with time for questions from the public 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.2 2012.10.02 North Zone: Public (at WLSS) 2012.10.04 South Zone: Public (at 100 Mile Jr.) 2012.10.16 West Zone: Public (at Alexis Creek) 18 - 19 20 - 21 22 - 22
Think Tanks / Thought Stream "Out of the Box" Think long term, think collaboration ... think: 1. What are the challenges of the Initial Options Report? 2. Whart are the benefits? 3. What would I do differently? 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.2.6 2.2.7 100 Mile House Elementary 100 Mile House Jr. Secondary School 150 Mile Elementary School Big Lake, Horsefly, Likely Schools Buffalo Creek School Cataline Elementary School Chilcotin Road Elementary School 23 - 31 32 - 39 40 - 45 46 - 51 52 - 56 57 - 63 64 - 69
2.2.8 2.2.9 2.2.10 2.2.11 2.2.12 2.2.13 2.2.14 2.2.15 2.2.16 2.2.17 2.2.18 2.2.19 2.3
Columneetza Secondary School Forest Grove Elementary School Glendale Elementary School GROW Skyline, PSO Outback Schools Horse Lake Elementary School Kwaleen Elementary School Mile 108 Elementary School Mountview Elementary School Nesika Elementary School Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School Wildwood Elementary School Williams Lake Elementary School
70 - 77 78 - 83 84 - 91 92 - 98 99 - 104 105 - 111 112 - 119 120 - 125 126 - 131 132 - 140 141 - 145 146 - 153
Feedback from Other Sources 2.3.1 2.3.2 Students DPAC 154 - 229
3.
Public Forums - Potential School Closures 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 100 Mile House Jr. Secondary - Public Forum Summary Buffalo Creek Elementary School - Public Forum Summary Glendale Elementary School - Public Forum Summary Kwaleen Elementary School - Public Forum Summary Wildwood Elementary School - Public Forum Summary 230 - 232 233 - 236 237 - 239 240 - 244 245 - 249
4.
Other SD27 Documentation
4.1
2006.12 Trillium Report: Maximizing Resources for Student Achievement http://www.sd27.bc.ca/index.php?option=com_content& task= view& id=2353& Itemid=125
4.2
2009.05 Our Kids, Our Future - Year One http://www.sd27.bc.ca/index.php?option=com_content& task= category& sectionid=13& id=61& Itemid=127
4.3
2010 Our Kids, Our Future - Year 2 http://www.sd27.bc.ca/index.php?option=com_content& task= category& sectionid=13& id=61& Itemid=127
4.4
2011.01 Ten Year Plan This document is being released to the public for informational purposes.
250 - 264
4.5
2012 Administrative Review
265 - 268
School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) | PLANNING NEWS
WHAT IS HAPPENING AND WHEN?

INTRODUCTION
Over the past nine months, the Board of Education has had many meetings to discuss how to achieve the best educational outcomes for all students in School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin), now and into the future. To this end, the Board developed its Guiding Principles for Strategic Planning which was used to measure each option under consideration. The Board has now completed its Initial Options Report for Public Consultation. This report was unveiled on Tuesday, 25 September 2012, at a special public meeting of the Board. The Board then had a half hour to answer any clarifying questions from the public. Public and stakeholders will have further opportunity to respond to the Boards Initial Options Report as shown overleaf.
Change is coming Be a part of it.

STEP 1
APRIL 2012 JUNE 2012
GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING

We, the Board, are committed to:
Identifying Principles and Issues of Importance to Guide the Conversation 1. Review of data | The Board reviews data and reports including Our Kids, Our Future Years 1 and 2, 100 Mile House Elementary Project Identification Report and earlier long term planning information. COMPLETE 2. Develop Principles | The Board develops the guiding principles to be used for consultation and decision making. (See Left) COMPLETE 3. Share Timeline and Principles | Trustees will meet with the executives of CCPVPA, CCTA, IUOE and DPAC. COMPLETE 4. Student Voice | The Board reviews the information received from the Student Voice meeting and secondary student survey April 2012. COMPLETE 5. Develop Initial Options | The Board will identify initial options and staff will prepare the Initial Options Report for final review by the Board in September 2012. COMPLETE 6. Public Consultation | Dates shown overleaf
1. Excellence in Education, Choice and Opportunity

a. Minimize Transitions b. Relevant learning opportunities (Accommodating st 21 Century/Personalized Learning) c. Ensuring choice and supports for every student
2. Clear and Transparent Communication

a. Balance (Communication and relationships need continual attention and effort.) b. Get the word out (Stimulate discussion and encourage meaningful participation.) c. Act with purpose (Be clear about intended outcomes.)
3. Sound and Efficient Fiscal Management

a. Efficient use of space b. Accommodate increasing or decreasing enrollments c. Fiscal responsibility
4. Embracing our Districts Unique Factors

a. b. c. Rural and remote schools Geography Cultural diversity
5
v. 1.8 December 26, 2012
School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) | PLANNING NEWS
WHAT IS HAPPENING AND WHEN?

STEP 2
1. 2.
SEPTEMBER 2012 JANUARY 2013
Change is coming Be a part of it.

STEP 3
SEPTEMBER 2012 JANUARY 2013
School Closure Consultation (Policy 1711)
Using the Principles, Values and Ideas from Step 1 to Refine Initial Options
Present Initial Options Report to the Public | The Board will present the Initial Options Report at the September 25, 2012 Board meeting. View the Report online: www.sd27.bc.ca
COMPLETE
Workshops | In-depth presentation of the Initial Options Report with time for questions from the public North October 2, 2012, WLSS Gym South October 4, 2012, 100 Mile House Jr. Gym 3:30 pm: Teaching Staff 3:30 pm: Teaching Staff 4:30 pm: Support Staff 4:30 pm: Support Staff 6:30 pm: Open to the Public 6:30 pm: Open to the Public
1. Announcement of Boards proposal to close schools | The Board will present the Initial Options Report identifying schools considered for closure at the September 25, 2012 Board meeting. View the Report COMPLETE online: www.sd27.bc.ca 2. 3.
90 Day Consultation Process | The Board announces a public consultation period of not less than 90 days at the September 25, 2012 Board meeting.
3. Out of the Box Think Tank | Youve heard the Initial Options Report and the Boards rationale, now is your time to let us know what you think! Think long term, think collaboration Think: 1. What are the challenges of the Initial Options Report? 2. What are the benefits? 3. What would I do differently?
West October 16, 2012, 7:00 pm Alexis Creek School. Combined Workshop and Think Tank. EVERYONE Welcome North
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
October 25, 2012, CSS Gym, Williams Lake 3:30 pm: Teaching Staff 4:30 pm: Support Staff 6:30 pm: Open to the Public
South
October 23, 2012 PSO Gymnasium, 100 Mile House 3:30 pm: Teaching Staff 4:30 pm: Support Staff 6:30 pm: Open to the Public
COMPLETE
COMPLETE
Public Forum | The Board will hold public forums to deal with the proposed school closure which is part of the public consultation COMPLETE process. Glendale Elementary: November 6, 2012 Public: 6:30 pm Staff: TBD 100 Mile House Jr. Secondary: November 8, 2012 Public: 6:30 pm Staff: TBD Kwaleen Elementary: November 20, 2012 Public: 6:30 pm Staff: TBD Buffalo Creek Elementary: November 22, 2012 Public: 6:30 pm Staff: TBD Wildwood Elementary: November 29, 2012 Public: 6:30 pm Staff: TBD
Feedback | Based on feedback for items 2 and 3, opportunities for additional feedback may be scheduled. Written presentations will be accepted at any time throughout the process, as well as feedback through e-mail using ThoughtStream process
4.
4. Additional options for public consultation | Written presentations will be accepted at any time throughout the process, as well as feedback through e-mail using ThoughtStream process 5. DECISION | January 2013
5.
Report of Feedback From All Sources | Written summary of feedback from all sources December 11, 2012.
THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS APRIL 2012 - JANUARY 2013

1. Have your say online:
After October 2nd www.sd27.bc.ca
If you cant come out to a meeting, you can still have a say. Share your ideas and options for going forward.
2. Write Us at:
Think Tank, School District No. 27 nd 350 N. 2 Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Z9
3. Reporting and News Updates: Progress reports on
consultations and planning meetings will be posted to the Districts website and updates will be presented at each Open Board Meeting
6
v. 1.8 December 26, 2012
Board of Education of
School District No. 27

(CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)
Initial Options Report
for Public Consultation
25 September 2012
The Board of Education of School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) is charged with providing the kindergarten to grade 12 education for the students of the School District. In this dispersed and highly varied district, with declining enrolments and changed funding formulae, this has become an increasingly difficult task. Meeting the broad spectrum of requirements for educating all of the students over a broad geographic area in underutilized and deteriorated facilities is difficult. In an effort to address these issues, the Board has undertaken the task of developing a forwardlooking Educational Plan supported by program and facility changes to maximize the expenditure of funding on direct services to students. To this end, the Board began by setting out the following: Guiding Principles 1. Excellence in Education, Choice, and Opportunity a. b. c. a. b. c. Minimize transitions Relevant learning opportunities (Accommodating 21st Century/Personalized Learning) Ensuring choice and supports for every student Balance (Communication and relationships need continual attention and effort) Get the word out (Stimulate discussion and encourage meaningful participation) Act with purpose (Be clear about intended outcomes) Efficient use of space Accommodate increasing or decreasing enrolments Fiscal responsibility Rural and remote schools Geography Cultural diversity
2. Clear and Transparent Communication
3. Sound and Efficient Fiscal Management a. b. c. a. b. c.
4. Embracing our Districts Unique Factors
Printed on 21/09/2012 11:54 AM

(CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)

September 2012
Background
The geographic area of School District No. 27 encompasses most of the southern CaribooChilcotin region from 100 Mile House and environs in the south to slightly north of Williams Lake, east to the Cariboo Mountains, and west into the Chilcotin and the coast range. The communities of 100 Mile House and Williams Lake are the principle population centres and form the nodes for secondary education in the School District. The grades K to seven students are dispersed in many smaller outlying schools as well as medium to large elementary schools in close proximity to the main centers. Declining birth rates provincially are reflected in this district and have combined with a smaller work force in the regions primary industries to decrease the school-aged population. Although the trend to smaller enrolments has shown a slight reversal with some increases in kindergarten enrolment provincially, this is not evident in School District No. 27 yet. The overall reduction in the number of students in the School District will continue for the near term. Only major economic changes in the region would bring about an increase in the school-aged population.
SD #27 ENROLLMENT
SCHOOL YEAR
/9 8
/9 9
/0 0
/0 1
/0 2
/0 3
/0 4
/0 5
/0 6
/0 7
/0 8
/0 9
/1 0
/9 7
/1 1 20 10
19 97
19 98
19 99
20 00
20 01
20 02
20 03
20 04
20 05
20 06
20 07
20 08
19 96
20 09
9000 8500 8000
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
7500 7000 6500 6000 5500 5000 4500 4000
Declines in enrolment have resulted in challenges to providing a well-balanced education to many students and in most schools being underutilized. This has forced more multi-grade classrooms, inefficient pupil-teacher ratios, and a strain on both the education and on the operation and maintenance budgets. Additionally, many of the schools are older and have numerous issues in terms of energy efficiency, air quality, and general renovation needs.
Page 2 of 10
20 11
/1 2

(CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)

September 2012
In preparing a forward-looking plan, the economic conditions in the School District must be considered. Forestry and mineral extraction have historically been the primary employment sources in the region. The southern portion of the School District likely has a more stable future with a broader and more diversified forest base than the northern portion. In the north however, the opportunities for expanded mining and resource extraction provide the potential for more growth at a time when the forestry industries will face supply issues. Throughout the School District, the schools in small isolated communities function as critical elements of the social infrastructure. Consolidation and re-structuring is not always feasible in many remote rural communities. While feasible in the larger centres, there are still many impacts on the students and their families. Given the budget constraints that are unlikely to change in the near term, fiscal efficiency in the provision of K to 12 education is a necessity. This includes increasing the utilization rates of individual schools, the efficiency of the pupil-teacher ratios, the minimizing of administration costs, and the best use of maintenance and operations resources. The tools available to meet these needs generally are focused on fewer classrooms, more efficient use of staff resources, less support space, and reduced expenditures on capital and operations. This can be achieved, in part, through the consolidation of schools with some closures or through mothballing or removal of surplus space. Such strategies have significant short-term impacts on students, families, District staff, and communities. The long-term goal however must remain to achieve the best educational outcomes for all students now and into the future. Every dollar saved on energy, carbon tax, operating costs, maintenance, and deferral of capital expenditures results in better funding for the direct costs of education. The intent of the Board of Education of School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) is to balance the needs of the students and staff of the school system in accordance with the Guiding Principles stated above. This will ultimately require: a reduction in the amount of classroom space in use, altered grade configurations in accordance with recognized educational standards, and a reduction in maintenance and support personnel, and recognition that any plan created today based on ten-year projections, must be reviewed and updated based on changes as they occur throughout the region.
The proposed changes for School District No. 27 have been considered and reviewed in depth on a regional basis and are as set in the following pages.
Page 3 of 10

(CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)

September 2012
South Zone (100 Mile House and environs)

The south zone of the school district is distinctly defined as an area from the southern district boundary north to Lac La Hache, and from the Cariboo Mountains to the Fraser River. Included are a central grade 10 to 12 secondary school (Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School ) and grade 8 to 9 junior secondary school (100 Mile House Junior Secondary School) and a grades K to 7 elementary school in 100 Mile House. Six more elementary schools, most within 26 km of 100 Mile House, are located in the communities of Lac La Hache, 108 Mile Ranch, Forest Grove, Buffalo Creek, Horse Lake, and Bridge Lake (56 km). Utilization rates vary significantly with the smaller communities surrounding 100 Mile House being the most challenging. The condition of these schools varies, but most are in need of energy and air quality upgrades and other maintenance. The secondary school population is dropping and projected to continue doing so for the next ten year projections. Peter Skene Ogden Secondary is also challenged in the size, type, and diversity of spaces to accommodate the desired education program. Additionally, as the number of students decline, fewer instructors are tasked with teaching a variety of subjects. Adequacy of diversified space at the junior secondary is not an issue though the diversity of the curriculum is, due to the limited number of instructors. A two-grade school with two transitions in two years does create some social and other issues. This school with a large footprint and very low utilization rate has an inordinate impact on energy consumption and maintenance cost. This school is in need of many renovations due to age and general deterioration. The elementary schools vary greatly in utilization rates, condition, size, and importance to local communities. Both 100 Mile House Elementary and Mile 108 Elementary operate at or near capacity while most others vary with utilization rates being fair to poor. Most elementary schools have an excess of space and operate with mixed grade classes. While the distance between adjacent schools is not always significant, the bus rides to any of the current schools are frequently long to begin with. Many of these schools also function as the primary community hub, often with other services being offered within the school (library, social services, community hall, etc.). The proposed changes to the education delivery in the south zone consist of the following: Reconfigure all elementary schools to K to 8. Reconfigure PSO secondary to grade 9 to 12. Close 100 Mile House Junior Secondary and dispose of the land and buildings. Commit funding to upgrade the Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School to support the curriculum needs. Commit funding to upgrade and possibly expand 100 Mile House Elementary School.
Page 4 of 10
10

(CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)

September 2012
Close Buffalo Creek Elementary School and consolidate the students into Forest Grove Elementary School.
The savings realized from the closure and sale of 100 Mile House Junior Secondary together with School District capital spending commitments will help to improve the curriculum offerings at Peter Skene Ogden Secondary. This will meet the Boards guiding principle of providing Excellence in Education, Choice and Opportunity. This closure also provides a larger more diversified teaching staff and keeps this school population closer to its designated capacity. The improved physical condition of Peter Skene Ogden Secondary will reduce operating and maintenance costs providing Sound and Efficient Fiscal Management. The rejuvenation of 100 Mile House Elementary will result in a more efficient and better utilized school for the elementary population of 100 Mile House. Improved access, vehicle circulation, and safety can be included in this project. This project also meets the tests of providing Excellence in Education, Choice and Opportunity and Sound and Efficient Fiscal Management. These proposed changes will help to retain elementary students in their local communities for one extra year, better utilize the teaching resources, increase the efficient use of these buildings, and minimize transitions for students. All of these are in accordance with the Boards guiding principles. Some right-sizing of underutilized space in rural schools may be considered either through mothballing or selective demolition to reduce operating and maintenance costs. Such changes should consider the potential for future space requirements. Further consideration is required for community use of facilities. Some programs and user groups are in keeping with the Neighbourhoods of Learning initiative, but sound fiscal policy requires that the programs be self-supporting wherever possible. The slight increase in the number of students retained at rural schools, combined with continued support of community programs as set out in the Neighbourhoods of Learning initiative, will help these schools to remain viable. The per student cost of operation, maintenance, administration, and capital replacement should all be reduced. All of these changes are directed to the Boards guiding principles of Excellence in Education, Choice, and Opportunity, Sound and Efficient Fiscal Management and Embracing our Districts Unique Factors in the southern zone of the School District.
West Zone (Fraser River west)

The schools to the west of Williams Lake are characterized by widely dispersed populations and long travel distances. These schools are so widely dispersed that any changes will have significant impacts on students and communities. Further community review and consultation is required prior to finalizing a plan for the west area.
Page 5 of 10
11

(CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)

September 2012
The Board of Education recognizes the need to engage with these communities to discuss school enrolment and configurations as a further step under the Guiding Principles in 2013/2014. This could include some form of right-sizing of schools either through mothballing or selective demolition to reduce operating and maintenance costs. Given the travel distances involved, school closures are difficult to support. The Board of Education continues to support the provision of K to 10 schooling in these communities.
Williams Lake Zone

Williams Lake is the major centre for School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) including the highest concentration of students. The Williams Lake zone includes two grade 8 to 12 secondary schools (Columneetza Secondary and Williams Lake Secondary) with both functioning below capacity, but neither is able to accommodate 100% of secondary students. At the elementary level, there are currently nine K to 7 elementary schools located between 150 Mile House Elementary in the south, Wildwood Elementary in the north and Chilcotin Road Elementary in the west. The enrolment at the elementary level is below capacity in the Williams Lake zone. Some specialty programs have developed at individual schools to enhance their enrolment, though this simply makes the other elementary school enrolments lower. Glendale Elementary currently runs on a 12-month calendar and also includes a French Immersion Program. Kwaleen Elementary operates as a traditional school. In central Williams Lake, Marie Sharpe Elementary houses a variety of strong community and student support programs in surplus space. These programs are in keeping with the Neighbourhoods of Learning initiative and are in support of many students in need of special assistance. This school is centrally located and appropriate for many of the special supports available there. This school has a distinct and important role in the provision of education in Williams Lake. This school should be considered in the longer term for renovation, refurbishment, or replacement as a key central support and education facility. For secondary students, there are a number of challenges associated with attendance at a small comprehensive school. Course selection is difficult, particularly for more specialized courses in the senior grades such as math and science, but also for many of the practical arts. Instructors in small schools are tasked with providing a broad variety of course offerings, often to small classes, and on an intermittent basis. Many students are already transferring between the two campuses in order to access their courses and programs of choice. Operating a full sports program at two schools is also difficult due to participation rates and the provision of coaching and support.
Page 6 of 10
12

(CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)

September 2012
Some consolidation of schools is needed in Williams Lake to meet the Boards guiding principles, particularly with regard to the efficient use of space and to the fiscal responsibility. However, such closures should also consider the balance of the Guiding Principles, particularly regarding Excellence in Education, Choice, and Opportunity. Consolidation of the secondary schools into one campus is not feasible at present as neither can accommodate the full population without major changes and additions or significant grade level re-structuring. Creation of a middle school on one campus may require some physical changes and would restrict the availability of some specialty programs at the secondary level. As well, this would add a transition for all students. Through application of the Guiding Principles, combined with a review of school capacities, catchment areas, and student enrolments; and education delivery models in School District No. 27 and elsewhere, the following option has been proposed to address the efficient utilization of schools in Williams Lake. The proposed changes are twofold: the creation of a single, new, grade 7 to 12 secondary school on two campuses combined with the consolidation of nine elementary schools into six grades K-6 elementary schools. The use of a single secondary school with two separate campuses exists in several communities in the Province for similar reasons. To align with the goals of the BCs Education Plan, the School District intends to engage an external facilitator to coordinate this restructuring. The school programs will be designed to better respect: the Our Kids, Our Future document, hockey academy, fine arts programming, and other currently existing programs.
This model will retain or increase the choices and opportunities for all students. The resulting operational changes will provide: better certainty for students in the availability of desired courses and programs, more focused content for teaching staff, and a better range of offerings for all students. The challenge is at the administration level, not at the student or teacher level. The grade seven students could be located in one school as a pod and could be afforded explorations opportunities in specialty spaces. They will not require the additional transition of a middle school program.
Page 7 of 10
13

(CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)

September 2012
This proposal accommodates all students in grades 7 to 12 for the current planning horizon and can deal with a reasonable growth or shrinkage in enrolment or adjustments to grade configurations at the rural feeder schools. At the elementary level, the change of grade configuration further reduces the utilization of all elementary schools. Consolidation and school closures based on an in-depth study of the capacity, current enrolment, catchment area, trends, facility condition, and all other available data has resulted in the selection of the following consolidations: Consolidate Glendale Elementary School English track students to Cataline Elementary School. Consolidate Glendale Elementary School French Immersion students to Nesika Elementary School. Consolidate Kwaleen Elementary School with Chilcotin Road Elementary School with out-of-catchment students returning to their home school or other school of choice. The traditional school model will discontinue. Consolidate Wildwood Elementary K to 3 students with Cataline Elementary School.
All of these changes are directed to the Boards guiding principles of Excellence in Education, Choice, and Opportunity, Sound and Efficient Fiscal Management and Embracing our Districts Unique Factors in the Williams Lake zone of the School District.
East Zone
The three schools to the east of Williams Lake are relatively stable with populations that live and work in their communities. These schools are small and important in their communities but the school buildings are in poor condition. There are no immediate plans for these schools, though renovations or replacements should be given consideration in the longer term.
Summary
Excellence in Education, Choice, and Opportunity
The proposed changes in the 100 Mile House and Williams Lake communities, taken together, will effectively improve education for all students in the affected areas. Only one transition for students from grades K-12 would be required, with this option. Relevant learning opportunities are enhanced for all students. With fewer expenses for facility costs the School District can direct more resources to better pupil-teacher ratios, provide more educational supports, and have fewer multi-grade split classes.
Page 8 of 10
14

(CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)

September 2012
At the secondary level in both communities, with larger enrolments, course selection and availability will improve. Teachers at the secondary level will be able to work closer to their specialization and to provide enhanced supports within their curriculum area. Throughout the School District savings in facility cost can be directed to student supports.
Clear and Transparent Communication

This Initial Options Report is the first significant step, based on many hours of review and debate by the Board of Education and Senior District Staff, to develop the communication and balance needed by the students, staff, and parents of the School District. This report is intended to inform and to elicit response and discussion regarding the value of these proposed changes. The options herein are well researched and supported by sound fiscal management principles, but are not yet cast in stone. The next stage is public presentation of the Initial Options Report to encourage further discussion, changes if required, and ultimately to garner broad support throughout the School District. Once a final plan is adopted by the Board of Education (anticipated in January 2013), the School District must act upon the decisions in a timely manner in order to retain the support of the community and to garner the support of senior government in the capital expenditures required.
Sound and Efficient Fiscal Management

The facility changes recommended above will result in far fewer underutilized classrooms and a significant reduction in grounds and maintenance. The costs for operations including utilities, carbon tax, custodial, grounds maintenance, general repairs and long term capital replacement will all be reduced across the School District. With the options proposed, there is adequate ability to adapt to minor changes in enrolment within any of the catchment areas. Significant increases in enrolment are likely only to come in response to a major economic driver in a specific area of the School District. Should this occur it should be addressed in isolation from the balance of the School District and include capital planning involving the Ministry of Education. The reduction of five schools district-wide will result in savings in operations that can, over the long term, be redirected to educational service to the students of School District No. 27. Consideration should also be included of the cost of providing space to associated agencies in school space for lower than the operational cost of the facilities. While these services are of benefit to the school and to the community, the cost should balance against the educational plan for the School District as a whole.
Page 9 of 10
15

(CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)

September 2012
Embracing Our School Districts Unique Factors

Rural and remote schools serve students distant from the major population centres that typically have long bus commutes to their school. These schools typically receive extra financial support for their typically smaller populations. The School District recognizes the challenges faced by these families and supports the existence of these schools and their importance to rural communities. The unique geography of this School District includes grasslands, forests, river valleys, and mountain terrain supporting a wide variety of economic drivers, lifestyles and cultures. The geography creates unique challenges for transportation and communication that challenge the residents and the School District in many ways. These are to be embraced and supported in the education of students in the School District.
Page 10 of 10
16
School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) OPENING, CLOSING OF SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION Policy No. 1711 Effective: October 2009 Initial Adoption: June 2006 Preamble The Board of Education believes that one of its major responsibilities is to strive to provide school facilities that will allow for operational efficiency and program effectiveness for all students throughout the District. In keeping with this philosophical tenet, the Board may from time to time have to open new schools or consider the consolidation or closure of schools. Policy The Board of Education may decide to open a new school or reopen a closed school and will provide written notification to the Minister of Education. Following a public input process, the Board may also decide to consolidate schools or to permanently close a school and will provide written notification to the Minister of Education. Regulations 1. An official ceremony may be held to celebrate the opening or reopening of a school building, or district facility, or the opening of a major addition, or renovation to an existing school or facility. 2. The Board shall allow a period of not less than 90 days for public consultation to take place between the time that a potential closure of a school is announced and the final decision is made. All persons or groups in the community who could be affected by a school closure should be made aware of the Boards proposal to close the school. A public forum will be held to deal with the proposed school closure and shall form part of the public consultation process. Consultation will be meaningful, and fair consideration will be given to all public input prior to the Board making its final decision. Consideration will include; consideration of future enrolment growth in the District of persons of school age, less than school age and adults; and consideration of possible alternative community use for all or part of the school. Fair consideration includes the concept that the Boards proposal to close a school could be changed or reversed. The closure of a school should not normally take place until the September following the final decision. This will give parents, students and school staff time to make alternative arrangements. The final decision to permanently close a school will be done by bylaw. 17
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin)
P: 250.398.3800 F: 250.392.3600 350 Second Avenue N. Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Z9
The following is a summary of comments/questions made by public persons and is not meant to be a document of verbatim transcription from the following meeting: Williams Lake Consultation with public regarding Initial Options Report October 02, 2012 Following is a Summary of Comments and Questions From the Public:
Input # 1 Input # 2 Input # 3 Input # 4 Input # 5 - No Middle School because of transitions. Kwaleen grades 6s 3 transitions? - (Student) Grade 7 to secondary bad idea: bullying, drugs, alcohol. - Why not a middle school? - Why not offer more than one option? - Student voice leader. Do not believe grades 7 & 8 are emotionally or physically ready to fit in with older students. Running buses how is paying for more buses going to reduce funding. - How would you fit all students into one location for things like grad etc.? - This is not an option that was embraced by the Our Kids, Our Future no one wanted it thats part of the reason no decision was made. What about marginalized students how will they arrive at the next campus? 7&8s not ready for secondary school. Williams Lake Jr. and Columneetza Sr. did not happen because teachers did not want it. - 3 kids in Glendale. Taking away the choices of elementary schools. Taking away balanced calendar. Do not pull this away from us. More options by having year round secondary and full year secondary. We cant give them everything. Reconsider, keep Glendale open. Balanced calendar - Tired of consultation whatever changes it has to happen for kids. 7-12 both schools now have some excellent programs. How do you bring them together? - Glad to see the Board moving forward and taking a stand. What about the early years programs? - You have minimized big issues schools: drugs, drinking, skipping. Admin and teachers are working max. No matter how you spin it grade 7s dont belong in secondary school. How will you protect them? They will become more vulnerable. - Catchment area kids back to home schools how will they put catchment schools in how will they fit? - Bussing between 2 schools is still a transition? Any studies? Challenge the Board to find one building to house all secondary students. - 7-12 how does this help my high achiever or my average child? - Grades 7 why would you want them in high school? Middle school is not the same. - What about just grades 8-12?
Input # 6 Input # 7
Input # 8
Input # 9 Input # 10 Input # 11
Input # 12 Input # 13 Input # 14 Input # 15 Input # 16
Learning, Growing and Belonging Together
18
Page 2 of 2
Input # 17 Input # 18 Input # 19 Input # 20
- Hopefully there will be money given for gifted students. Will there be meetings for receiving schools? Information from existing 1 school 2 campuses. - Petition Stop Merging Schools and Grades 7 - How will you stop shoplifting, drugs, sex? - K-12 then Secondary: kids not taught so they can go on without taking upgrade. Stone community taking grade 7s out will cause financially. Taking grade 7s out of rural as parents may move into town. If Canada has best education system, why not put money in it. - Research brought forward saying 6-12 and 7-12 show higher incidence of drug, sex, etc. - Wildwood school just moved from Lower Mainland. FN Lang, breakfast prg, after school program this is a safe school for my child. Racism and bullying does not exist for my child. Why is it on the chopping block. - Can our kids get Shuswap early at another school? - Things happen on the busses that we see that others dont. There are issues. Peer model. - Rapid Fire: why not close Marie Sharpe sell then land and meet our shortfall? - Will numbers allow for 6-8 and 9-12? - Pulling kids out of grade 7 and put in private. - Kids in grade 7 still play what then? - Are we losing our kids to home school, private where are kids going? - Partnering with agencies/community and Prosperity. - Band and music in K-6? - When will we know about the changes?
Input # 21 Input # 22
Input # 23 Input # 24 Input # 25 Input # 26 Input # 27 Input # 28 Input # 29 Input # 30 Input # 31 Input # 32
19
The following is a summary of comments/questions made by public persons and is not meant to be a document of verbatim transcription from the following meeting: 100 Mile House Consultation with public regarding Initial Options Report October 04, 2012
Following is a Summary of Comments and Questions From the Public:

Input # 1 Input # 2 Input # 3 Input # 4 Input # 5 - Why Buffalo Creek and not Forest Grove? - Why is Lac La Hache being left alone? - Some students travel to Buffalo Creek for the teachers not necessarily for school but teachers. We want to protect teachers. - 100 Mile Elementary: built in 1952, 1958, 1967, 1970 vague about upgrades, portables, addition. Grade 8 electives? Parking is an issue 100 Mile Elementary. - North K-6, 7-12 and South going K-8, 9-12. Will grade 8s have less opportunity? Not equal between the two zones. Not equal with Burnaby. Need to find ways to increase offerings for students. - Buffalo Creek and Forest Grove: Difference between two schools? Why dont we have a choice where our students go? Part of Forest Grove is closed off no furnace, no water - Horse Lake students we want electives too. Why not K-7 and 8-12? - If school is over-filled will we get more money? - Buffalo Creek PAC from parent who just moved here. Great learning experiences. - Deficit budget get all districts - Why are we afraid to stand up and fight? Why as Canadian citizens are we allowing this to happen? - If we are in the hole $900K what will we do next year cut more? - Economic Growth? - Air Quality problems? - Student: Electives going to PSO what about students from Bridge Lake School electives? - Id be fine in a portable (in gr 7 now) - Big change going to Full Day Kindergarten now adding a half hour bus ride? Considering direct bus routes for K students? - Declining enrolment why did we re-open Forest Grove? - If you close a school you are creating another transition. - Buffalo Creek is a family. Not just trying to save our school for the bus ride its for the school, teachers, community.
Input # 6
Input # 7 Input # 8 Input # 9 Input # 10 Input # 11 Input # 12 Input # 13 Input # 14 Input # 15 Input # 16 Input # 17 Input # 18 Input # 19 Input # 20
20
Page 2 of 2
- Child barely passed as options opened she graduated with 84%. Having child in portable at elementary for grade 8 is not acceptable. - If we sell this property and enrolment increases we have no room. - Hearing from grade 7 today they are looking forward to, they are ready to move to secondary for grade 8. Taking their options away. More open to 7-9 and 10-12. Dont even know how the 9s will fit at PSO. Lac La Hache, Forest Grove, Buffalo Creek. - Checking with the students? - Commend the Board for making decisions. Wont make everyone happy. As parents we need to look forward and ask myself what can I do for my students to make it better for them and better for my community? The Board has to be fiscally responsible. Thank you. - My son will be ready to move on after grade 7. Staying another year will be hard. Many kids are saved by the advantage of being offered electives in grade 8. I understand bussing students but dont think students will get the benefit they need. - If capital expenditures are a priority for PSO wouldnt that solve the issue of 8-12? - How can education be equal? Why do you need principals? - Cross boundary into Buffalo Creek for the teachers. How do we keep the teacher? - K-8 in rural schools could have the same teacher for grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 too long. If status quo cannot be is the school closure a foregone conclusion? - Grade 8 system is going to change. Are kids going to be ready for university? - Is school of choice dependent only if there is room in the receiving schools? If grade 8s are in 108 and 100 Mile Elementary then they may be full. - Multi-level school has been beneficial for child with learning disability (cross boundary).
Input # 26
Input # 27 Input # 28 Input # 29 Input # 30 Input # 31 Input # 32 Input # 33
Meeting adjourned: 9:15 pm
21
The following is a summary of comments/questions made by public persons and is not meant to be a document of verbatim transcription from the following meeting: Alexis Creek Consultation with public regarding Initial Options Report October 16, 2012

Input # 1 Input # 2 Input # 3 Input # 4 Input # 5 Input # 6 Input # 7 Input # 8 - Secondary 7-12 what do you envision for grade 7 12. Grade 7 in a pod, teachers rotate? - 1 school/2 campuses: transferring back and forth how many minutes of instruction are lost? - 21 Century Learning classrooms will look very different. - learning disabilities: what do you see for students going into secondary school? Could be traumatic. And grey area students? - GROW / Storefront any changes? - this school students are transitioning from WL to ACES. - one ACES teacher transferred to WLSS very favourable with ACES students - SD63 Saanich how is it working for them? Recognize financial but there has never been a better group of students, parents, - need more community based training vocational type. Community LINK funding. Takes a whole community to raise a child. SD63 amalgamated elementary schools etc. - sports cant play WLSS - CSS. Bus students to 100 Mile House? - what about the hockey program? - would it be open to grade 7? - what about the positions of Principal and Vice Principal with the proposal?
22
Question Overview
Q1: What do you feel are the key challenges with the options being proposed in the Initial Options Report as they
relate to your school and community? Started: 4 Oct 2012 Ended: 26 Nov 2012 Choose Cloud
powered by THOUGHTstream www.thoughtstream.ca
page 1 - created 26 Nov 2012
23
Question Overview
relate to your school and community? Choose Summary
overall rating Elementary school is not appropriate environment for Grade 8 students. Condition of 100 Mile Elementary Limited electives for Grade 8 students. Placement of Grade 8 french immersion students? 2 major renovations: 100 Mile Elementary and PSO Classroom spaces are not suitable for grade 8 and 9 science, band, and sports. Support for high-needs students impacted by larger class sizes. Sufficient staffing levels at elementary school. Limited program choices Class sizes Capacity of elementary schools is not enough to accommodate additional students. Are the changes going to be drastic enough to avoid further cuts later? A grade 7-9 middle school would be better solution. Retention of teaching staff. Bullying 9 years in one school are too many. Split grades Concerns about conditions of portables. Potential unforeseen future growth of schools due to industry growth Closing newer schools vs older schools. Concern for the use of the junior secondary building and grounds. K-8 configuration will not attract people to the area. Students currently in Grade 7 may have the same teacher again for Grade 8 61 58 53 42 39 37 35 34 32 26 25 24 23 19 18 15 15 14 14 13 13 13 10
participant count average rating 16 23 21 16 16 15 15 14 16 14 10 11 12 8 7 7 9 7 7 7 5 7 6 3.81 2.52 2.52 2.62 2.44 2.47 2.33 2.43 2.00 1.86 2.50 2.18 1.92 2.38 2.57 2.14 1.67 2.00 2.00 1.86 2.60 1.86 1.67
24
Question Overview
relate to your school and community? Allocation of budget targets the wrong configuration. Ensuring community support Bussing distances have negative impact on kids. Finding space for the extra grade 9 students at PSO Busing costs are going to increase. 9 7 5 4 1 5 4 3 2 1 1.80 1.75 1.67 2.00 1.00
Elementary school is not appropriate en Condition of 100 Mile Elementary Limited electives for Grade 8 students. Placement of Grade 8 french immersion s 2 major renovations: 100 Mile Elementar Classroom spaces are not suitable for g Support for high-needs students impacte Sufficient staffing levels at elementar Limited program choices Other (19)
61.0 58.0 53.0 42.0 39.0 37.0 35.0 34.0 32.0 268.0
25
Question Overview
Q2: What do you feel are the key benefits with the options being proposed in the Initial Options Report as they relate
to your school and community? Started: 4 Oct 2012 Ended: 26 Nov 2012 Choose Cloud
26
Question Overview
to your school and community? Choose Summary
overall rating Improvements to 100 Mile Elementary there are no key beneifits Grade 8's in protective elementary environment take on leadership roles Less transition for students. Keeping Grade 8s in elementary creates stability during period of emotional change. Closing JR might allow a community facility to open in that space Better management of resources Leadership and mentoring opportunities for new Grade 9s. Less PAC fundraising necessary This configuration (K-8, 9-12) seems to work in other provinces. ie. Ontario added financial support. Efficiency and safety Grade 7 and 8 do not belong in a school by themselves. Higher elementary enrollment will lead to less future closures. Positive impact of a vast age differential in K-8. 48 44 28 28 21 18 16 16 12 10 9 9 5 4 4
participant count average rating 18 7 12 13 9 9 9 6 6 6 6 7 3 3 4 2.67 6.29 2.33 2.15 2.33 2.00 1.78 2.67 2.00 1.67 1.50 1.29 1.67 1.33 1.00
27
Question Overview
to your school and community?
Improvements to 100 Mile Elementary there are no key beneifits Grade 8's in protective elementary envi Less transition for students. Keeping Grade 8s in elementary creates Closing JR might allow a community faci Better management of resources Leadership and mentoring opportunities Less PAC fundraising necessary Other (6)
48.0 44.0 28.0 28.0 21.0 18.0 16.0 16.0 12.0 41.0
28
Question Overview
Q3: What would you do differently from the proposed changes to SD27?
Started: 4 Oct 2012 Ended: 26 Nov 2012 Choose Cloud
29
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating Configure PSO as Grade 8-12 Reintroducing the late french immersion program Do not eliminate those that work directly with students. Ensure buildings and grounds receive proper upgrades. Clarify the situation with Grade 8's elective choices. Ensure funds from selling JR are for upgrades ONLY Creation of a Super School with additional rural closures. Keep 100 Mile Jr open and combine campuses with PSO. Be clear about the condition of the Junior High. More support for most vulnerable students Convert Jr High to an aquatic centre or other community resource Use community venues to address gym space issues at the PSO Use the 100 Mile Junior High to eliminate the need for portables Close down the small rural schools instead of the big ones in town Make 100 Mile Junior a K-7 or K-8 school. Make each and every Trustee visit Buffalo Creek and Forest Grove schools Present Savings for stakeholders to review. Close sell 100 Mile Elementary. Shuffle fewer elementary students Retain the junior and let it start making money for the district Communication implications of Grade 8's going to PSO. 62 45 37 36 28 28 26 26 25 23 22 19 18 17 16 14 13 10 8 8 6
participant count average rating 18 15 15 14 13 13 8 9 10 11 9 8 8 5 7 6 4 4 4 5 3 3.44 3.00 2.47 2.57 2.15 2.15 3.25 2.89 2.50 2.09 2.44 2.38 2.25 3.40 2.29 2.33 3.25 2.50 2.00 1.60 2.00
30
Question Overview
Keep the land that the secondary school sits on. Do not close Buffalo Creek school Collaboration from additional stakeholders Nothing 6 5 4 0 2 3 2 0 3.00 1.67 2.00 0.00
Configure PSO as Grade 8-12 Reintroducing the late french immersion Do not eliminate those that work direct Ensure buildings and grounds receive pr Clarify the situation with Grade 8's el Ensure funds from selling JR are for up Creation of a Super School with additio Keep 100 Mile Jr open and combine campu Be clear about the condition of the Jun Other (16)
62.0 45.0 37.0 36.0 28.0 28.0 26.0 26.0 25.0 189.0
31
Question Overview
32
Question Overview
overall rating Grade 8 should not be elementary - socially too mature to be with younger students Kids in grade 8 getting electives. Finding a way to offer grade 7 8 variety and challenge Grade 8 in elementary school - grade 8's are ready for change and new challenges Will the students receive quality education with adequate (support) staff? A mistake to close 100 Mile Jr. Secondary School Teachers for the grade 8s High step up for grade 9 students Need transition school between elementary and high school Elementary building requires upgrades Getting everyone on board: teacher, community members students Integrating children of different developmental stages. Potential for increased bullying in elementary schools due to age Space in the Ogden School? District/provincial continuity of grade configurations Making the Grade 8's feel like role models Challenges with Forest Grove and Buffalo Creek Strong Start to have a class room Adding another grade to 100 Mile Elem without overcrowding the classrooms How adaptable/flexible is this plan? One of the key challenges will be selling the land the 100 Mile Junior 52 41 36 35 32 29 24 23 22 15 15 15 15 14 13 13 10 10 9 6 5
participant count average rating 15 18 14 14 12 12 10 9 10 8 6 6 7 6 6 5 5 5 7 4 3 3.47 2.28 2.57 2.50 2.67 2.42 2.40 2.56 2.20 1.88 2.50 2.50 2.14 2.33 2.17 2.60 2.00 2.00 1.29 1.50 1.67
33
Question Overview
relate to your school and community? Inability to collaborate with community and community use of schools People are leaving 100 Mile House Additional costs to the budget, because of electives? 4 2 1 2 2 1 2.00 1.00 1.00
Grade 8 should not be elementary - soci Kids in grade 8 getting electives. Finding a way to offer grade 7 & 8 vari Grade 8 in elementary school - grade 8' Will the students receive quality educa A mistake to close 100 Mile Jr. Seconda Teachers for the grade 8s High step up for grade 9 students Need transition school between elementa Other (15)
52.0 41.0 36.0 35.0 32.0 29.0 24.0 23.0 22.0 147.0
34
Question Overview
35
Question Overview
overall rating Keeping as many outlying elementary schools open as long as possible with increased numbers Repeating a class is possible if all high school grades are at one school Better use of funding. Better utilizing of buildings and resources Funds from sale of Junior High and land to improve other schools Cut cost of heating empty classrooms and buildings on school properties. Closing or combining rural schools Grade 8 needs are better served by being with younger children. Grade 8's getting more teacher relationship building time Increased maintenance of facilities A better transition to Grade Nine Better social outcomes with leadership of older students Middle schools seem to be difficult for most kids. 27
participant count average rating 11 2.45
24 20 20 14 13 11 11 10 9 8 8 6
9 9 12 9 7 5 5 6 5 5 6 3
2.67 2.22 1.67 1.56 1.86 2.20 2.20 1.67 1.80 1.60 1.33 2.00
Keeping as many outlying elementary sch Repeating a class is possible if all hi Better use of funding. Better utilizing of buildings and resou Funds from sale of Junior High and land Cut cost of heating empty classrooms an Closing or combining rural schools Grade 8 needs are better served by bein Grade 8's getting more teacher relation Other (4)
27.0 24.0 20.0 20.0 14.0 13.0 11.0 11.0 10.0 31.0
36
Question Overview
37
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating Look at the seamless continuum of services that could be offered from childcare and preschool Elementary school need to stay k-7 8th and 9th graders to PSO. Electives for grade 7 and 8 in elementary Keep the jr Grade 8's need to be at "older school". No changes Closing schools always hurts the community regardless of the pros cons Have an 8-12 high school make grade 8 an option for parents Investigate the difference in the 100 Mile Elementary and the Junior re: renovation costs Base decisions on evidence based research learn from others! set up a 20-25 year vision for the district I think the changes have been well thought out as long as the guidelines are followed through Make junior site into elementary. Upgrade or rebuild the 100 Mile Junior school. Buffalo Creek over Forest Grove?? Close more small schools Close off part of jr high school and remain open Offer a referendum to those affected by the closure of Buffalo Creek. 39
31 27 24 24 23 23 18 18 16
10 12 8 8 10 6 8 7 9
3.10 2.25 3.00 3.00 2.30 3.83 2.25 2.57 1.78
16 13 12
7 7 6
2.29 1.86 2.00
11 9 8 7 7 4
5 5 3 4 4 2
2.20 1.80 2.67 1.75 1.75 2.00
38
Question Overview
Look at the seamless continuum of servi Elementary school need to stay k-7 8th and 9th graders to PSO. Electives for grade 7 and 8 in elementa Keep the jr Grade 8's need to be at "older school". No changes Closing schools always hurts the commun Have an 8-12 high school make grade 8 a Other (10)
39.0 31.0 27.0 24.0 24.0 23.0 23.0 18.0 18.0 103.0
39
Question Overview
40
Question Overview
overall rating 12 year old's (some still 11) should not be in a high school setting. Challenges of kids going back and forth from one campus to another More bullying issues due to the age difference Teacher-to-Student Ratios Worried that the kids will not get quality individualized learning Over crowding and flooding these schools will only cause more problems Having grade 7's in a school where there is nothing for them to do during breaks - swings etc Ensuring that the Board's Focus is the Students School closure of Kwaleen and Glendale negative for children families Administration may be Overly Stretched Too long of busing routes Diluting opportunities for elective courses with two campuses Fiscal Considerations and School Closures 55 36 36 17 16 14 12
participant count average rating 20 18 16 9 6 8 7 2.75 2.00 2.25 1.89 2.67 1.75 1.71
10 10 8 8 3 3
6 6 4 3 2 3
1.67 1.67 2.00 2.67 1.50 1.00
12 year old's (some still 11) should no Challenges of kids going back and forth More bullying issues due to the age dif Teacher-to-Student Ratios Worried that the kids will not get qual Over crowding and flooding these school Having grade 7's in a school where ther Ensuring that the Board's Focus is the School closure of Kwaleen and Glendale Other (4)
55.0 36.0 36.0 17.0 16.0 14.0 12.0 10.0 10.0 22.0
41
Question Overview
42
Question Overview
overall rating Financial improvements to the Board's current situation. Closing some of the small elementary schools - better opportunities at bigger schools Some more specialized classes and teachers. Better course choices Opportunity for kids to work at their own pace. 24 13 10 9 9
participant count average rating 15 7 8 8 5 1.60 1.86 1.25 1.12 1.80
Financial improvements to the Board's c Closing some of the small elementary sc Some more specialized classes and teach Better course choices Opportunity for kids to work at their o
24.0 13.0 10.0 9.0 9.0
43
Question Overview
44
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating Create a Middle School (7-9) and a High School (10-12) Keep the Grade 7 students in elementary school. Grade 8-10 and grade 11-12 separate school, one campus Create a middle school Improve Education and school invironments Ensure support and systems are set up for the Grade 7 students if they must go into high school Close more under utilized schools such as Likely and Big Lake. Make elementary schools K-8 rather than the proposed K-6 in Williams Lake. Look at various options to minimize busing between two campuses Reconsider the Hockey Program One highschool one specialty school Consider making Marie Sharpe a year round school. Consolidate to one or two schools instead of the proposed four. 7-12 at 1 campus or jr/sr option. 39 38 33 25 20 16
participant count average rating 11 16 12 12 8 7 3.55 2.38 2.75 2.08 2.50 2.29
12 12 10 9 4 2 1 0
4 6 6 4 3 2 1 0
3.00 2.00 1.67 2.25 1.33 1.00 1.00 0.00
Create a Middle School (7-9) and a High Keep the Grade 7 students in elementary Grade 8-10 and grade 11-12 separate sch Create a middle school Improve Education and school invironmen Ensure support and systems are set up f Close more under utilized schools such Make elementary schools K-8 rather than Look at various options to minimize bus Other (5)
39.0 38.0 33.0 25.0 20.0 16.0 12.0 12.0 10.0 16.0
45
Question Overview
46
Question Overview
overall rating Communities without schools don't attract families. Grade 7 students are too young for 7-12 configuration. Rural grade 7's will choose to attend town schools which will lower enrollment. Teacher would have to cover K-6 in one room classroom if Grade 7s are gone. Busing between classes Williams Lake East schools need repairs Existing empty school properties. 13 9 9 8 7 4 0
Communities without schools don't attra Grade 7 students are too young for 7-12 Rural grade 7's will choose to attend t Teacher would have to cover K-6 in one Busing between classes Williams Lake East schools need repairs Other (1)
13.0 9.0 9.0 8.0 7.0 4.0 0.0
47
Question Overview
48
Question Overview
overall rating Keeping the rural schools open supports communities. Our children are able to stay in the community for their schooling. Grade 7s and up have a choice to stay or go to Williams Lake. Consolidating schools in town Choice for Rural Schools to remain K-7 allows the Grade 7s to mentor younger students. Upgrading our schools to be more efficient. Expanded course options with 2 campuses. Shifting Grade 7s to the high school makes sense. Offering more choices of classes, electives and upgrades will attract families to the community. School closure approach provides consistency for kids. 21 11 9 8 5 4 3 3 2
participant count average rating 9 6 6 4 3 3 2 3 2 2.33 1.83 1.50 2.00 1.67 1.33 1.50 1.00 1.00
0.00
Keeping the rural schools open supports Our children are able to stay in the co Grade 7s and up have a choice to stay o Consolidating schools in town Choice for Rural Schools to remain K-7 Upgrading our schools to be more effici Expanded course options with 2 campuses Shifting Grade 7s to the high school ma Offering more choices of classes, elect Other (1)
21.0 11.0 9.0 8.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 0.0
49
Question Overview
50
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating High schools made into 7,8,9 and then a 10,11,12 Hire local rural school groundskeepers Look at cutting costs in management and administrative levels. Eliminate the School Of Choice Option Keep two High schools if possible, move 7s into High School classrooms. Review Catchment Areas K-8 and 9-12 OR K-7 and 8-12 with single high school on 2 campuses Implement K-8 in Williams Lake too I would not do anything differently. 16 14 10 3 3 3 2 2 0
High schools made into 7,8,9 and then a Hire local rural school groundskeepers Look at cutting costs in management and Eliminate the School Of Choice Option Keep two High schools if possible, move Review Catchment Areas K-8 and 9-12 OR K-7 and 8-12 with sing Implement K-8 in Williams Lake too Other (1)
16.0 14.0 10.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 0.0
51
Question Overview
52
Question Overview
overall rating Negative impact on staff. Children/Parents not wanting to attend Forest Grove Elementary. Concern for meeting the needs of special needs students doing well in current configuration. Initial options report will leave no choice for school attendance Gr.8 students need to move on to a more mature environment. School closures result in empty, unused buildings with safety and maintenance issues. Transportation Bus Costs? Will there be more stress added here? Children have to attend an older school Gaining acceptance of the proposal. 10 9 9
participant count average rating 4 3 4 2.50 3.00 2.25
9 7 6 2 1 1 0
4 4 3 1 1 1 0
2.25 1.75 2.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Negative impact on staff. Children/Parents not wanting to attend Concern for meeting the needs of specia Initial options report will leave no ch Gr.8 students need to move on to a more School closures result in empty, unused Transportation Bus Costs? Will there be more stress ad Children have to attend an older school Other (1)
10.0 9.0 9.0 9.0 7.0 6.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 0.0
53
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating Less transitions. Saving government money. Closing schools should increase funding at remaining schools 8 5 0
participant count average rating 3 3 0 2.67 1.67 0.00
Less transitions. Saving government money. Other (1)
8.0 5.0 0.0
54
Question Overview
55
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating Don't close Buffalo Creek Elementary Give the parents choice for which school to send their children to Send the grade 8's to PSO as well. An 8-12 configuration Promote the smaller, outlying schools. Consider the closure of Forest grove instead. Consider next year's closures. Consider the school improvements required when closing schools. Offer parents a choice of school closures. Bussing of the students Use Eliza Archie Memorial School. Consider the unique needs of Grade eights. 15 7 7 6 5 3 3 3 3 1 1 0
participant count average rating 6 3 4 3 3 1 2 2 2 1 1 0 2.50 2.33 1.75 2.00 1.67 3.00 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.00 1.00 0.00
Don't close Buffalo Creek Elementary Give the parents choice for which schoo Send the grade 8's to PSO as well. An 8-12 configuration Promote the smaller, outlying schools. Consider the closure of Forest grove in Consider next year's closures. Consider the school improvements requir Offer parents a choice of school closur Other (3)
15.0 7.0 7.0 6.0 5.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 2.0
56
Question Overview
57
Question Overview
overall rating Shuttling children between two campuses Ensuring grade 7 kids have a comfortable learning environment Age range from Grades 7 to 12 too great. Having lockers, classes and bus pickups in 2 different locations for students The voices and opinions of the children not being considered Where will a leadership role for gr. 9 or 10 with a gr 7-12 school be? Cataline being able to fit that many kids Too much change, too fast can be very difficult Trying to close schools and cut cost at expense of children Too long of transportation time for children on long bus rides Too many students Scheduling for the two campus model Some programs will be lost by closing some schools. Compromises for everyone; not focusing on what we really need. A good, useful building sitting empty School Closures Revenue opportunities being missed with empty buildings and vacant land 21 16 15 11 11 9 7 7 7 6 6 5 5 4 3 3 0
participant count average rating 8 7 6 5 4 4 3 4 3 2 3 3 3 3 2 1 0 2.62 2.29 2.50 2.20 2.75 2.25 2.33 1.75 2.33 3.00 2.00 1.67 1.67 1.33 1.50 3.00 0.00
58
Question Overview
relate to your school and community?
Shuttling children between two campuses Ensuring grade 7 kids have a comfortabl Age range from Grades 7 to 12 too great Having lockers, classes and bus pickups The voices and opinions of the children Where will a leadership role for gr. 9 Cataline being able to fit that many ki Too much change, too fast can be very d Trying to close schools and cut cost at Other (8)
21.0 16.0 15.0 11.0 11.0 9.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 32.0
59
Question Overview
60
Question Overview
overall rating By closing schools the costs to the school district will be decreased. Consolidation of resources More course selection and opportunities for students To have grade 7's in a pod for the one school/2 campus model Early engagement with the community More unified teaching. Easier transition from grade 7 to grade 8 18 13 5 5 4 3 1
By closing schools the costs to the sch Consolidation of resources More course selection and opportunities To have grade 7's in a pod for the one Early engagement with the community More unified teaching. Easier transition from grade 7 to grade
18.0 13.0 5.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 1.0
61
Question Overview
62
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating Minimize movement between campuses as much as possible Offer a junior/middle school option. 1 Middle school 1 high school Ensure the appropriate number of students and teachers are in each school Consider why so many children are not in their designated schools. Create a k-12 Traditional school Look at all revenue opportunities and cost centers in a holistic long term manner Consider having Nesika hold all Grade 7's Consider Marie Sharpe or Nesika as 2nd campus Not close Wildwood and other out of town schools. 24 22 15 14 6 3 1 1 1 0
participant count average rating 10 9 6 8 3 1 1 1 1 0 2.40 2.44 2.50 1.75 2.00 3.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00
Minimize movement between campuses as m Offer a junior/middle school option. 1 Middle school 1 high school Ensure the appropriate number of studen Consider why so many children are not i Create a k-12 Traditional school Look at all revenue opportunities and c Consider having Nesika hold all Grade 7 Consider Marie Sharpe or Nesika as 2nd Other (1)
24.0 22.0 15.0 14.0 6.0 3.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 0.0
63
Question Overview
64
Question Overview
overall rating Grades 7-12 together is not a good idea 1 school, 2 campuses has many challenges No other options to consider Fitting additional K- 6 students into already full schools Scheduling classes for grades 7-12 Transportation of students within the district Creating a sense of belonging Not enough details in the Options Report to fully understand how it will all work Closing Kwaleen Taking away choices by closing schools of choice Getting the parents to buy into the plan One of the challenges would be having an even more declined enrollment. 84 34 30 27 20 20 14 12 10 7 6 5
Grades 7-12 together is not a good idea 1 school, 2 campuses has many challenge No other options to consider Fitting additional K- 6 students into a Scheduling classes for grades 7-12 Transportation of students within the d Creating a sense of belonging Not enough details in the Options Repor Closing Kwaleen Other (3)
84.0 34.0 30.0 27.0 20.0 20.0 14.0 12.0 10.0 18.0
65
Question Overview
66
Question Overview
overall rating Moving budget from maintaining buildings to educating students Greater curriculum options. Increased numbers would better secure schools for the future Closing some of the elementary schools Cost savings Better extra curricular opportunties Better opportunities for grade 7 students 37 25 25 23 17 7 5
Moving budget from maintaining building Greater curriculum options. Increased numbers would better secure s Closing some of the elementary schools Cost savings Better extra curricular opportunties Better opportunities for grade 7 studen
37.0 25.0 25.0 23.0 17.0 7.0 5.0
67
Question Overview
68
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating Consider a middle or junior high school Keep grade 7 students out of high schools Drop the two campus model Consider K to 8 Get community input early in process Change catchment areas to manage elementary school numbers Consider an "All Year" School Calendar Option (like Glendale's) Keep Kwaleen and Glendale Open Close Lac La Hache elementary Rebuild Marie Sharpe 66 66 31 28 10 9 5 5 3 2
participant count average rating 26 26 16 13 5 6 5 2 2 1 2.54 2.54 1.94 2.15 2.00 1.50 1.00 2.50 1.50 2.00
Consider a middle or junior high school Keep grade 7 students out of high schoo Drop the two campus model Consider K to 8 Get community input early in process Change catchment areas to manage elemen Consider an "All Year" School Calendar Keep Kwaleen and Glendale Open Close Lac La Hache elementary Rebuild Marie Sharpe
66.0 66.0 31.0 28.0 10.0 9.0 5.0 5.0 3.0 2.0
69
Question Overview
70
Question Overview
overall rating Grade 7 students should not be in high school Transitions between schools is challenging for students Busing and transportation issues between schools and campuses Difficult to help vulnerable students with the two campus model Size of 7-12 population Maintaining a productive learning environment Maintaining belonging and sense of community Monitoring bullying in one school, 2 building model Students want choices of classes and teachers for those classes. issues with teaching staff Teachers to prepare Grade 6 students for high school. The Initial Options Report is challenging to accept Negative changes for students Length of school day due to transportation issues Ability to provide the required courses Drop out rates Fiscal Responsibility Some programs will be lost by closing schools. Lack of room in elementary schools Marie Sharpe is like an "inner city" School and not desirable. Extra administrative cost all around. Impacts to sports programs 137 122 96 74 73 72 64 60 58 52 51 48 44 37 30 28 28 24 22 20 19 15
participant count average rating 36 46 41 33 34 35 33 29 26 28 23 23 23 24 14 17 12 16 11 12 12 9 3.81 2.65 2.34 2.24 2.15 2.06 1.94 2.07 2.23 1.86 2.22 2.09 1.91 1.54 2.14 1.65 2.33 1.50 2.00 1.67 1.58 1.67
71
Question Overview
relate to your school and community? Home schooling only option for parents to opt out of choices. Negative impact on French Immersion students Closed schools cannot be reopened if the plan fails. Lost jobs in a time where we need employment Choosing exactly which elementary schools to close 13 11 10 10 3 9 7 6 9 3 1.44 1.57 1.67 1.11 1.00
Grade 7 students should not be in high Transitions between schools is challeng Busing and transportation issues betwee Difficult to help vulnerable students w Size of 7-12 population Maintaining a productive learning envir Maintaining belonging and sense of comm Monitoring bullying in one school, 2 bu Students want choices of classes and te Other (18)
137.0 122.0 96.0 74.0 73.0 72.0 64.0 60.0 58.0 465.0
72
Question Overview
73
Question Overview
overall rating Save the School District money Closing some elementary schools is a must. Fewer multi-grade classrooms at elementary More electives and opportunities for students Recognition of the importance of rural school Maximizing the space in the schools Increasing high school sports teams Additional student support staff Not having a middle school Having grade 7 in high school Diversity means increased opportunities for friendship. An increase in number of students. 1 high school with 2 campuses. Organize system by demographics, eliminate "elite" schools 58 52 52 41 39 36 31 28 13 11 8 7 6 3
participant count average rating 29 24 22 21 19 18 16 16 7 6 7 4 4 2 2.00 2.17 2.36 1.95 2.05 2.00 1.94 1.75 1.86 1.83 1.14 1.75 1.50 1.50
Save the School District money Closing some elementary schools is a mu Fewer multi-grade classrooms at element More electives and opportunities for st Recognition of the importance of rural Maximizing the space in the schools Increasing high school sports teams Additional student support staff Not having a middle school Other (5)
58.0 52.0 52.0 41.0 39.0 36.0 31.0 28.0 13.0 35.0
74
Question Overview
75
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating Implement a middle school and a high school. Have WL be a middle school for gr's 6-8; and Columneetza be 9-12 Don't amalgamate Grade 7s into secondary school setting. Ensure that most qualified teachers are teaching what they are trained in. Don't implement the 2 campuses, 1 school as proposed Use 2013/2014 to increase awareness and involve community. Utilize school and community services to maximize benefits and save on cost Cost cutting at District office Keep unique elementary school programming intact Keep buses free Further explore 21st Century Learning opportunities Students should be staying in their home communities as long as possible All elementary k-8, and one secondary 9-12,. 7, 8, 9, and 10 in WLSS and Columneetza has 11 and 12. Consider closing Marie Sharpe school I would consider closing Nesika and annexing it to Columneetza. Keep Glendale open Inform parents in a more timely matter. 2 High schools, 2 campuses Concentrate on academics not trades but have them available. Consider housing all alternate programs and the administration in WL. Don't change the current system 132 102 97 87 83 53 48 46 45 44 35 33 31 31 29 25 25 24 18 13 13 9
76
Question Overview
Bring in an expert or team of experts in this area Change the names of the junior high and senior high in WL 4 2 4 2 1.00 1.00
Implement a middle school and a high sc Have WL be a middle school for gr's 6-8 Don't amalgamate Grade 7s into secondar Ensure that most qualified teachers are Don't implement the 2 campuses, 1 schoo Use 2013/2014 to increase awareness and Utilize school and community services t Cost cutting at District office Keep unique elementary school programmi Other (15)
132.0 102.0 97.0 87.0 83.0 53.0 48.0 46.0 45.0 336.0
77
Question Overview
78
Question Overview
overall rating Electives for Grade 8s Increased class sizes Overcrowding as a result of parents enrolling children where they aren't supposed to Closing rural schools creates hard feelings Grade eight students in an elementary environment Loss of jobs in the closing schools Improper gym sizes for Grade eights Bigger class sizes make it difficult to focus on individual student needs. Students will have to be transported further. Difficult for some parents to deal with. Making everyone aware of the changes Bullying Grade eight sports inaccessible Grade sevens miss out on electives they are looking forward to and may fall behind 15 9 9 7 5 5 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 1
participant count average rating 5 5 5 4 3 2 2 3 2 2 2 1 1 1 3.00 1.80 1.80 1.75 1.67 2.50 2.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00
Electives for Grade 8s Increased class sizes Overcrowding as a result of parents enr Closing rural schools creates hard feel Grade eight students in an elementary e Loss of jobs in the closing schools Improper gym sizes for Grade eights Bigger class sizes make it difficult to Students will have to be transported fu Other (5)
15.0 9.0 9.0 7.0 5.0 5.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 7.0
79
Question Overview
80
Question Overview
overall rating Better chances of getting more resources for the remaining schools Good for the community Reduction of split grade classrooms. Larger and more diverse social/peer groups for the recombined students Less cost of education in the infrastructure, and more for the kids Larger pool of Families that can assist with school related activities Less difficult transitions for the students Reduction in behavioural problems in Junior High level. 10 8 7 5 5 4 2 2
participant count average rating 6 5 4 4 4 3 2 1 1.67 1.60 1.75 1.25 1.25 1.33 1.00 2.00
Better chances of getting more resource Good for the community Reduction of split grade classrooms. Larger and more diverse social/peer gro Less cost of education in the infrastru Larger pool of Families that can assist Less difficult transitions for the stud Reduction in behavioural problems in Ju
10.0 8.0 7.0 5.0 5.0 4.0 2.0 2.0
81
Question Overview
82
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating The catchment area rules should be followed more strictly than they are. Elementary: K-7 , High School: 8-12 A separate program with more choice should for Gr 6-8 to replace Jr High experience More support should be provided for the high need students. nothing 15 9 5 4 0
The catchment area rules should be foll Elementary: K-7 , High School: 8-12 A separate program with more choice sho More support should be provided for the Other (1)
15.0 9.0 5.0 4.0 0.0
83
Question Overview
84
Question Overview
overall rating School capacity and class sizes at the new school - too big to ensure needs of children are met. Grade 7 students being too young to be mixed into a secondary school Moving the French Immersion again is frustrating Busing between two campuses How to save money and give the students the best education. A high school split across 2 campuses Minimal sense of community between students, teachers, other staff at larger schools Choices in elementary school education options are decreased in Report Emotional and mental burnout of students transitioning away from the balanced calendar program Too many unknowns about how things would work with proposed changes Trying to find strong administration for a two campus school Insecurity and resistance of the general public towards the district and the proposed changes Longer distances for children to travel for those living in the Glendale school catchment Teacher job loss Where does theater group go? 33
19 19 18 14 12 11
9 8 5 5 6 5
2.11 2.38 3.60 2.80 2.00 2.20
10 10
5 6
2.00 1.67
8 6 4
3 2 4
2.67 3.00 1.00
3 3 0
2 2 0
1.50 1.50 0.00
85
Question Overview
School capacity and class sizes at the Grade 7 students being too young to be Moving the French Immersion again is fr Busing between two campuses How to save money and give the students A high school split across 2 campuses Minimal sense of community between stud Choices in elementary school education Emotional and mental burnout of student Other (6)
33.0 19.0 19.0 18.0 14.0 12.0 11.0 10.0 10.0 24.0
86
Question Overview
87
Question Overview
overall rating Better fiscal responsibility Schools operate at higher level of efficiency More money for remaining schools and programs Centralized location may increase interest in French immersion program A great high school experience with a wide variety of educational options. Creating a 10 year vision for the district 12 11 10 9 6 4
Better fiscal responsibility Schools operate at higher level of effi More money for remaining schools and pr Centralized location may increase inter A great high school experience with a w Creating a 10 year vision for the distr
12.0 11.0 10.0 9.0 6.0 4.0
88
Question Overview
89
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating Keep grade 7 students out of the high school Junior Secondary School or middle school and a Senior Secondary School Glendale school should become an elementary of choice Provide the french immersion with a viable option for growing within K-8 Explor other configurations with Wildwood, Glendale, Kwaleen and Chilcotin Road Focus on smooth and supportive transitions for those that need to occur Consider closing different schools Create one high school Join Likely and Big Lake school in Big Lake facility 8-12 one school, two campus Balanced calendar district wide. Consider optional ways to get the schools refurbished keep maintained Try to change course scheduling to lengthen class so less busing Let parents chose which school to transfer to and support that choice 27 24 16 16 15 12 9 9 8 8 5 5 5 5 4
90
Question Overview
Keep grade 7 students out of the high s Junior Secondary School or middle schoo Glendale school should become an elemen Provide the french immersion with a via K-8 Explor other configurations with Wildwo Focus on smooth and supportive transiti Consider closing different schools Create one high school Other (6)
27.0 24.0 16.0 16.0 15.0 12.0 9.0 9.0 8.0 32.0
91
Question Overview
92
Question Overview
overall rating Two sites for one high school will result in transition issues. This report doesn't address 21st Century Learning and alternate program opportunities More parental involvement Grade 7 students are too young and impressionable to be with the older grades. Absenteeism at secondary school classes could result due to transport issues. Accountability within the new system. Junior and Senior student mix Lack of balance for students. The junior secondary won't be easy to sell. Consolidation of the secondary schools into one Changes will negatively impact Aboriginal students. Burden on teachers with the gr 7 transition. 17 12 10 8 7 7 7 4 4 3 2 0
Two sites for one high school will resu This report doesn't address 21st Centur More parental involvement Grade 7 students are too young and impr Absenteeism at secondary school classes Accountability within the new system. Junior and Senior student mix Lack of balance for students. The junior secondary won't be easy to s Other (3)
17.0 12.0 10.0 8.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 4.0 4.0 5.0
93
Question Overview
94
Question Overview
overall rating Retention of Marie Sharpe School/ Skyline in central town I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback. Cost Savings Increased opportunities for extra-curricular activities. More programs available to students Better addressing the needs of the students. Efficient use of buildings and staff Minimizes transitions for students Better teaching. 11 8 7 7 6 4 4 2 1
Retention of Marie Sharpe School/ Skyli I appreciate the opportunity to provide Cost Savings Increased opportunities for extra-curri More programs available to students Better addressing the needs of the stud Efficient use of buildings and staff Minimizes transitions for students Better teaching.
11.0 8.0 7.0 7.0 6.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 1.0
95
Question Overview
96
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating Expand homeschooling opportunities. Students should have earlier options for electives and trade/job training. Expand Online learning/GROW program options for Secondary Students. Create junior high at Williams Lake and high school at Columneetza. Establish a middle school. Define government cutbacks and budgets with numbers in the proposal. Sharing these buildings with community. Utilize the month of June to teach to the end of the year Lay off at least half or more of the school district office Space the students more to bring down the class sizes Bring in younger and middle aged teachers to connect with students. Eliminate fall break Combine spring break with Easter Consider retaining one traditional school. Downgrade usage but maintain all rural schools Nothing 14 14 11 9 7 4 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 0
participant count average rating 5 5 5 4 4 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 1 0 0 2.80 2.80 2.20 2.25 1.75 2.00 2.00 2.00 3.00 1.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.00 0.00
97
Question Overview
Expand homeschooling opportunities. Students should have earlier options fo Expand Online learning/GROW program opt Create junior high at Williams Lake and Establish a middle school. Define government cutbacks and budgets Sharing these buildings with community. Utilize the month of June to teach to t Lay off at least half or more of the sc Other (7)
14.0 14.0 11.0 9.0 7.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 9.0
98
Question Overview
99
Question Overview
overall rating Grade eights should have access to electives. Consistent quality of education across the district. Concern that Horse Lake will be closed Potential overcrowding at PSO elementary schools Selling the junior high school. Grade 8's are too mature for elementary. Kids won't get the extra help and support they need in bigger schools. More small, rural schools should be closed Grade nines are not mature enough for PSO. 10 7 6 6 6 3 3 1 0
Grade eights should have access to elec Consistent quality of education across Concern that Horse Lake will be closed Potential overcrowding at PSO & element Selling the junior high school. Grade 8's are too mature for elementary Kids won't get the extra help and suppo More small, rural schools should be clo Other (1)
10.0 7.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 3.0 3.0 1.0 0.0
100
Question Overview
101
Question Overview
overall rating Keeping smaller schools open. Better use of space. Increase the capacity of PSO. The K-8 configuration. A balanced fiscal budget. Save money. Closure of the small schools Putting more grades in 1 high school. 13 5 5 5 4 4 1 1
Keeping smaller schools open. Better use of space. Increase the capacity of PSO. The K-8 configuration. A balanced fiscal budget. Save money. Closure of the small schools Putting more grades in 1 high school.
13.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.0 4.0 1.0 1.0
102
Question Overview
103
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating Unique program for Grade eights. PSO should be Gr. 8-12. Students should only be in portables for part of the day. Elementary stay to grade 7. Elementary schools: K-6. Jr High: 7-9. PSO: 10-12 Leave the Junior High as it is in 100 Mile House Different situation than the 2 campuses at Williams Lake. Close all small rural schools in 100 Mile area. 11 6 4 4 2 1 0 0
Unique program for Grade eights. PSO should be Gr. 8-12. Students should only be in portables fo Elementary stay to grade 7. Elementary schools: K-6. Jr High: 7-9. Leave the Junior High as it is in 100 M Other (2)
11.0 6.0 4.0 4.0 2.0 1.0 0.0
104
Question Overview
105
Question Overview
overall rating Closing elementary schools. Report does not put safety and well being of students first. Age configuration of 7-12 is not appropriate The inability of Chilcotin Road School to accommodate Kwaleen students. Removing choices of schools and programs Lack of foresight and long term planning regarding future growth District decision making needs to be more transparent and open to input. Busing challenges between 2 campuses Logistic challenges of two campus school and the lack of 'belonging' for students This option does not reduce the number of transitions for students Implementation timeline seems too short Low capacity of Williams Lake Secondary School. Inequality within the district Increased time on buses and busing costs. Option does not align with BC Ministry of Ed language Decrease in course options with increased students at the high school 41 40 38 36 31 21 15 13 13 12 11 9 8 6 6 0
106
Question Overview
Closing elementary schools. Report does not put safety and well bei Age configuration of 7-12 is not approp The inability of Chilcotin Road School Removing choices of schools and program Lack of foresight and long term plannin District decision making needs to be mo Busing challenges between 2 campuses Logistic challenges of two campus schoo Other (7)
41.0 40.0 38.0 36.0 31.0 21.0 15.0 13.0 13.0 52.0
107
Question Overview
108
Question Overview
overall rating Financial. Filling school capacities. Allows use of both high schools as high schools. Long term planning Planning to allow more options for students Change may be good 28 15 10 8 8 6
Financial. Filling school capacities. Allows use of both high schools as high Long term planning Planning to allow more options for stud Change may be good
28.0 15.0 10.0 8.0 8.0 6.0
109
Question Overview
110
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating Avoid a 7-12 reconfiguration. Have K-8 in elementary, 9-12 at a high school Further explore other school configurations and changes within the district. 3 grade groupings/add a middle school Sell off prime property and promote community investment Avoid school closures Citizens need to increase dialogue with the BC Gov't regarding spending for education Be clear and transparent and provide information and tools to make good choices Give vulnerable students early support for grade transitions Expand rural and neighborhood schools and close a high school Reduce damaging transitions for students Close the proposed schools but keep student populations together Hire external experts to address the changes needed Close tiny schools but leave city schools as is Expand programs at the high schools 32 31 29 28 27 26 21 16 16 14 12 9 9 3 0
Avoid a 7-12 reconfiguration. Have K-8 in elementary, 9-12 at a high Further explore other school configurat 3 grade groupings/add a middle school Sell off prime property and promote com Avoid school closures Citizens need to increase dialogue with Be clear and transparent and provide in Give vulnerable students early support Other (6)
32.0 31.0 29.0 28.0 27.0 26.0 21.0 16.0 16.0 47.0
111
Question Overview
112
Question Overview
overall rating Providing grade eight students with enough choices in their courses Older children having a negative influence on the younger children Concerns about bullying Grade 8's not having the right atmosphere to grow and prepare for high school Providing a Grade 8 Curriculum at the 108 Elementary school. Starting high school in portables isn't ideal for Grade eights. Grade 8 students are ready for high school. Proposed elementary school configuration (k-8) may not be appealing for attracting new families Potential overcrowding Are Grade 8 teachers in elementary school generalists or specialists? Close all schools with low enrollment. Elementary students not mature enough for high school PSO not currently ready to take on more students - renovations are needed first Availability of sports for grade 8 students Inefficient student-teacher ratios Class configurations and the large spread from K-8 Providing adequate access to the gym for students k-8 in the south end The Primary field construction. Space available for strong start program Change tends to cause a lot of stress. Closing 100 Mile Junior results in overpopulation at PSO. 36 27 23 22 21 21 18 16
15 14 14 14 13 12 11 9 9 9 8 7 7
8 7 7 7 7 9 7 5 6 5 4 5 5
1.88 2.00 2.00 2.00 1.86 1.33 1.57 1.80 1.50 1.80 2.00 1.40 1.40
113
Question Overview
relate to your school and community? Decreased employment opportunities for young/new teachers. 1 1 1.00
Providing grade eight students with eno Older children having a negative influe Concerns about bullying Grade 8's not having the right atmosphe Providing a Grade 8 Curriculum at the 1 Starting high school in portables isn't Grade 8 students are ready for high sch Proposed elementary school configuratio Potential overcrowding Other (13)
36.0 27.0 23.0 22.0 21.0 21.0 18.0 16.0 15.0 128.0
114
Question Overview
115
Question Overview
overall rating Both 100 Mile Elem. 108 Mile will stay open. Selling the land of 100 Mile House Junior Secondary would fund upgrades needed at other schools More money put into PSO is more opportunity for the grads Better use of funding Less transitions for students from grade 8 to high school gr 8's would have an additional year in their smaller school community How the board is asking for input seem willing to hear better ideas. Leadership opportunities for grade 8 students Potential relocation of teachers to the elementary schools Increased numbers at the elementary schools keeps them open It keeps us in line for new schools. Less busing is good for students and for the environment. 25 16
participant count average rating 10 8 2.50 2.00
15 12 11 9 9 8 8 7 7 6
9 5 6 5 6 6 4 5 5 5
1.67 2.40 1.83 1.80 1.50 1.33 2.00 1.40 1.40 1.20
Both 100 Mile Elem. & 108 Mile will sta Selling the land of 100 Mile House Juni More money put into PSO is more opportu Better use of funding Less transitions for students from grad gr 8's would have an additional year in How the board is asking for input & see Leadership opportunities for grade 8 st Potential relocation of teachers to the Other (3)
25.0 16.0 15.0 12.0 11.0 9.0 9.0 8.0 8.0 20.0
116
Question Overview
117
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating Grade 8's and 9's both merged into PSO 108 school could take Lac La Hache students Additional Closure of rural schools Plan for the future: enrollment may be low now but growth is inevitable Keep the Junior Give Principals more power ($) to make decisions at their schools. educate students and parents Encourage the public to lobby the government for more funding of education in BC I would consider moving 100 Mile Elem. into the Junior building Sell off valuable assets such as closed schools to rebuild/renovate a junior high I think the gym from the 100 Mile Junior School should be saved. Leave students at current Elementary site until junior site has been rebuilt People need to know they are being heard Propose to hold school ALL year long. (no summer break) Think about reforming the traditional role of teachers. Dorm area would be good for playground equipment and fields are large. Close 100 Junior and remove. build new elementary on that site. Much more parking area 38 22 21 20 17 14 13 12
12 11 9 8 5 4 4 3 2 1
6 7 5 3 3 2 4 1 1 1
2.00 1.57 1.80 2.67 1.67 2.00 1.00 3.00 2.00 1.00
118
Question Overview
Grade 8's and 9's both merged into PSO 108 school could take Lac La Hache stu Additional Closure of rural schools Plan for the future: enrollment may be Keep the Junior Give Principals more power ($) to make educate students and parents Encourage the public to lobby the gover I would consider moving 100 Mile Elem. Other (9)
38.0 22.0 21.0 20.0 17.0 14.0 13.0 12.0 12.0 47.0
119
Question Overview
120
Question Overview
overall rating Grade 7s not ready for High School Safety of younger students Providing quality education. Movement of students between two campuses Bigger class sizes when 3 elementary schools close. Age configuration within the schools Segregation of grade 7 in the school does not enforce a community Building a sense of community with two schools Building consensus and support from the community Increased demand on gym facilities by community groups from school Maintaining Enrollment 47 38 32 23 20 18 8 5 5 1 0
participant count average rating 20 20 15 14 12 11 7 3 3 1 0 2.35 1.90 2.13 1.64 1.67 1.64 1.14 1.67 1.67 1.00 0.00
Grade 7s not ready for High School Safety of younger students Providing quality education. Movement of students between two campus Bigger class sizes when 3 elementary sc Age configuration within the schools Segregation of grade 7 in the school do Building a sense of community with two Building consensus and support from the Other (2)
47.0 38.0 32.0 23.0 20.0 18.0 8.0 5.0 5.0 1.0
121
Question Overview
122
Question Overview
overall rating Money saved could be used to improve education and services Keeping the remaining elementary schools viable and successful Increased course options for high school Budgetary savings Mentoring and leadership opportunities for older grades also benefits younger students People may utilize private schools helping to balance numbers Decreasing number of schools. Board strategically looking towards solutions 37 27 22 10 9 9 7 5
Money saved could be used to improve ed Keeping the remaining elementary school Increased course options for high schoo Budgetary savings Mentoring and leadership opportunities People may utilize private schools help Decreasing number of schools. Board strategically looking towards sol
37.0 27.0 22.0 10.0 9.0 9.0 7.0 5.0
123
Question Overview
124
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating 2 campuses 1 school but with 7-9 at one campus 10-12 at the other Leave mount view school as is Leave Grade 7 in elementary system. Create a separate middle school K-8, 9-12 model used Have gyms available to the community to increase revenue Explore other school consolidation options Find the funds elsewhere 36 28 27 24 16 6 4 1
2 campuses 1 school but with 7-9 at one Leave mount view school as is Leave Grade 7 in elementary system. Create a separate middle school K-8, 9-12 model used Have gyms available to the community to Explore other school consolidation opti Find the funds elsewhere
36.0 28.0 27.0 24.0 16.0 6.0 4.0 1.0
125
Question Overview
126
Question Overview
overall rating Integration of Grade 7 into High School. Challenges for students managing with the two campuses Providing a comfortable and safe learning environment for the younger students Efficient use of financial resources. Overcrowding in Nesika and other Elementary Schools Transitions for students We need to refocus our kids education on the basics Ensuring adequate staffing to meet student needs Enrollment being down Less timetable choices for students Students with the most needs getting the support they require. 16 10 8 4 3 3 3 1 0 0 0
Integration of Grade 7 into High School Challenges for students managing with t Providing a comfortable and safe learni Efficient use of financial resources. Overcrowding in Nesika and other Elemen Transitions for students We need to refocus our kids education o Ensuring adequate staffing to meet stud Other (3)
16.0 10.0 8.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 1.0 0.0
127
Question Overview
128
Question Overview
overall rating Offering French Immersion at Nesika would likely result in an increase in enrollement Consolidation of schools District Savings Better use of resources Neither WL or Columneetza would have to do much in the way of renovations. Grade 7 students at the Secondary School frees space at elementary schools for consolidation Continued availability of more programs. Better use of employee management 10 4 4 3 3 2
1 0
1 0
1.00 0.00
Offering French Immersion at Nesika wou Consolidation of schools District Savings Better use of resources Neither WL or Columneetza would have to Grade 7 students at the Secondary Schoo Continued availability of more programs Other (1)
10.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0.0
129
Question Overview
130
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating K-8, 9-12 is the best grade configuration Have a junior high school on one campus and a senior high school on Look at what will benefit the students of Williams Lake not the SD27 Don't close the alternative programs (FI, Traditional School, year round programs etc) Use the money saved for retrofits and renovating to meet needs elsewhere Apprise the city council and local politician to look into utilizing existing infrastructure Add Middle Schools Show clearly what can and can't happen with existing assets Keep one of the proposed closing Elementary schools open combine alternative prgms together there Get rid of French Immersion all together. Have grade 7 students at either Secondary School depending on their catchment area 11 9 6 5 5 3 2 2 1
0 0
0 0
0.00 0.00
K-8, 9-12 is the best grade configurati Have a junior high school on one campus Look at what will benefit the students Don't close the alternative programs (F Use the money saved for retrofits and r Apprise the city council and local poli Add Middle Schools Show clearly what can and can't happen Keep one of the proposed closing Elemen Other (2)
11.0 9.0 6.0 5.0 5.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 0.0
131
Question Overview
132
Question Overview
overall rating Lack of electives for grade 8 students. Two different configurations North and South not acceptable. The Ogden barely has enough room for the students they have - high cost for renovations Staffing for specialist teachers for Gr.8s Losing the transition between elem and high school by closing the 100 Mile Junior. Grade 8 students should not be kept with younger students - socially they are too different. Transportation issues-longer bus rides for children Nonviable schools with the lowest percentage of enrollment not being closed Grade 8 students need to be moving on from elementary school - they are ready for a new challange. Availability of TA support for special needs students Logistics of dealing with 9 grades levels in elem schools (K-8) Unpredictable demographic and economic changes - if the mineral exploration industry grows More cost effective to convert 100 Mile Jr. to elementary than to renovate the current 100 Mile El. Not changing the current dynamics of the P.S.O.. Increased bullying and negative peer pressure with proposed grade restructuring More money needs to be put towards curriculum to increase graduation rates All options require some form of physical building renovation. Adjustment for students and parents. 51 45 43 40 37 35
33 32 30
20 16 20
1.65 2.00 1.50
25 23 23
14 16 17
1.79 1.44 1.35
22
13
1.69
19 18 17 16 13
10 11 9 9 9
1.90 1.64 1.89 1.78 1.44
133
Question Overview
relate to your school and community? Community survival if schools close Isolation of students in rural schools especially Gr.8s PSO: Admin will feel swamped for a while. Alternate lunch hours for older and younger students needed Further expansion of 100 Mile El while rural schools continue to close Buffalo Creek parents not wanting to send their children to Forest Grove Enough active support of these proposed changes Aboriginal students not completing with adequate education. Custodial and secretarial jobs that will be lost 13 12 10 9 7 4 4 2 1 8 6 5 8 4 2 4 1 1 1.62 2.00 2.00 1.12 1.75 2.00 1.00 2.00 1.00
Lack of electives for grade 8 students. Two different configurations North and The Ogden barely has enough room for th Staffing for specialist teachers for Gr Losing the transition between elem and Grade 8 students should not be kept wit Transportation issues-longer bus rides Nonviable schools with the lowest perce Grade 8 students need to be moving on f Other (18)
51.0 45.0 43.0 40.0 37.0 35.0 33.0 32.0 30.0 238.0
134
Question Overview
135
Question Overview
overall rating P.S.O. is a very well run school with good staff. Savings in reducing costs to go into education Use the old Junior site for an Aquatic Centre. Perfect location. Better education ability to offer a bigger range of courses Less transition for children who currently go from grade 7 to junior high Should create more sustainable schools The reduction of excess capacity might help the district get new schools. Keep enrollment up in rural schools by adding grade 8 Gives grade 9's more elective options Social benefits for the older grades. Better use of the schools Enhanced extracurricular opportunities Staying one more year in rural schools is better academically. Better learning environment 100 Mile House: Disposing of the Junior. Developmentally the grade 8s have more time in a structured enviorment A lot of the kids now are excited by the changes 63 57 38 33 24 24 24 20 18 18 16 15 14 13 11 8 1
participant count average rating 28 30 18 17 15 16 15 12 10 11 14 10 9 8 5 4 1 2.25 1.90 2.11 1.94 1.60 1.50 1.60 1.67 1.80 1.64 1.14 1.50 1.56 1.62 2.20 2.00 1.00
136
Question Overview
to your school and community?
P.S.O. is a very well run school with g Savings in reducing costs to go into ed Use the old Junior site for an Aquatic Better education & ability to offer a b Less transition for children who curren Should create more sustainable schools The reduction of excess capacity might Keep enrollment up in rural schools by Gives grade 9's more elective options Other (8)
63.0 57.0 38.0 33.0 24.0 24.0 24.0 20.0 18.0 96.0
137
Question Overview
138
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating PSO as an 8-12 Maybe some of the cutbacks need to start at the top. Ensure grade 8 kids in the south receive the educational opportunities others do. Possibility of middle school or 8 to 12 high school Lac La Hache to close and those children to go to the 108 Sell the Junior site to 100 Mile House for the new Aquatic Centre. Keep 100 Mile Junior Be consistent between North and South Close schools that are simply not viable. Use the 100 Mile Junior building for elementary instead of the current el building. Consolidate the Forest Grove- Buffalo Creek catchment area at Buffalo Creek due to newer facility Allow for vacant facilities to be put to use by the community Consider other users/community partners to assist in building costs. Build a new elementary school on the 100 Mile Junior site and sell the current elem. property. Ensure that the elementary schools are prepared to have the changes Look at dividing the k-8 into primary intermediate students. Allow students of closing schools to enroll in which ever school they like Close 100 Mile Elementary School and move K-8 students to Junior A brand new school for Grades 8-12 70 49 48 40 33 31 29 27 26 26 22
19 16 16
11 9 8
1.73 1.78 2.00
15 14 12 10 4
10 7 6 6 2
1.50 2.00 2.00 1.67 2.00
139
Question Overview
PSO as an 8-12 Maybe some of the cutbacks need to star Ensure grade 8 kids in the south receiv Possibility of middle school or 8 to 12 Lac La Hache to close and those childre Sell the Junior site to 100 Mile House Keep 100 Mile Junior Be consistent between North and South Close schools that are simply not viabl Other (10)
70.0 49.0 48.0 40.0 33.0 31.0 29.0 27.0 26.0 154.0
140
Question Overview
141
Question Overview
overall rating Wildwood students will have to travel a great distance. Losing the cultural identity of small schools Wildwood School received upgrades and was supposed to stay open for 5 years. Bus riding into a new school. Difficult transition for kids used to being in smaller schools. Losing the successful anti-bullying model of small schools Adding more kids to already crowded schools Closing school lowers property values. Teachers will be overworked and unable to provide one-on-one time. 12 4 4 3 2 2 1 0 0
Wildwood students will have to travel a Losing the cultural identity of small s Wildwood School received upgrades and w Bus riding into a new school. Difficult transition for kids used to b Losing the successful anti-bullying mod Adding more kids to already crowded sch Other (2)
12.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 0.0
142
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating Closing Glendale Fiscal responsibility 2 2
participant count average rating 1 1 2.00 2.00
Closing Glendale Fiscal responsibility
2.0 2.0
143
Question Overview
144
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating Offer Wildwood's K-3 program as an alternative to other parents in the district. Don't close Wildwood School. French Immersion at Wildwood School. Look to the political and administrative structure. Communicate with parents and students. 6 3 3 1 0
Offer Wildwood's K-3 program as an alte Don't close Wildwood School. French Immersion at Wildwood School. Look to the political and administrativ Other (1)
6.0 3.0 3.0 1.0 0.0
145
Question Overview
146
Question Overview
overall rating Negative impact of bussing for transition and being on time. Unclear as to how savings will lead to an improved education experience Grade seven students being in the high school Scheduling for all the students would be complicated. It seems to be the ONLY option- there are no other alternatives given. Reconfiguration of schools The amount of resources spent on reconfiguring plans. Organizing between schools for enough students to enroll to ensure a class People being fearful of what this looks like. Classroom overcrowding Bullying issues Coordination of administrators will be difficult Closing the traditional teachings of Kwaleen Traditional School Drastic changes cause anxiety in many children Extracurricular Sports activities Scholarships and graduation Teacher layoffs. Difficult for special needs students to get the support they need. Students may feel unwelcome in a new school. 6 years of high school leads to burnout. Closing both Glendale and Kwaleen would severely restrict options Closing elementary schools leads to undesirable culture change. 70 56 55 48 45 44 33 31 28 25 24 24 23 22 21 19 18 17 15 13 8 7
147
Question Overview
relate to your school and community? Attracting teachers Lack of parent participation Relocating French Immersion will cause further disruption in the continuity of the program. 6 6 4 4 4 2 1.50 1.50 2.00
Negative impact of bussing for transiti Unclear as to how savings will lead to Grade seven students being in the high Scheduling for all the students would b It seems to be the ONLY option- there a Reconfiguration of schools The amount of resources spent on reconf Organizing between schools for enough s People being fearful of what this looks Other (16)
70.0 56.0 55.0 48.0 45.0 44.0 33.0 31.0 28.0 252.0
148
Question Overview
149
Question Overview
overall rating Closure of schools will save money. Better course selection. Discussion of options. Recognition of elementary schools in need of upgrade or repair. Improved educational experience Closing elementary schools will increase capacity at other schools Create school and community spirit The potential to build newer schools in the future. 44 42 28 28 26 24 13 7
Closure of schools will save money. Better course selection. Discussion of options. Recognition of elementary schools in ne Improved educational experience Closing elementary schools will increas Create school and community spirit The potential to build newer schools in
44.0 42.0 28.0 28.0 26.0 24.0 13.0 7.0
150
Question Overview
151
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating Grades 7-9 and 10-12 would be a better idea Violent offenders are not to be allowed back into the school system Eliminate the busing between 2 campuses/schools Leave two high schools instead of adopting a two campus model. Support special needs students. Utilize technology to improve access and decrease costs Change all elementary schools to K-6 Close elementary schools that no longer have adequate numbers. Consider optimizing partnerships with post-secondary institutions Keep the Kwaleen Traditional School teaching method Be honest about the amount of input that has any input into the decision. Schools should have to make a case for staying open Ask for budget increase. Introduce changes more gradually. More patrolling of the schools in district 27 Balanced calendar Make Columneetza the school to house ALL of the 8-12? Close Glendale and Nesika. Move year round option to another school. Encourage parents to get involved. Don't make any changes. Make the current WLSS the "catch all" school Close Big Lake Elementary. 121 58 48 40 35 30 28 27 27 26 25 20 19 16 16 12 10 9 9 8 4 3
152
Question Overview
Grades 7-9 and 10-12 would be a better Violent offenders are not to be allowed Eliminate the busing between 2 campuses Leave two high schools instead of adopt Support special needs students. Utilize technology to improve access an Change all elementary schools to K-6 Close elementary schools that no longer Consider optimizing partnerships with p Other (13)
121.0 58.0 48.0 40.0 35.0 30.0 28.0 27.0 27.0 177.0
153
ThoughtStream Overview
ThoughtStream information
ThoughtStream (Ts1) title: SD27 Student Voice - North West Regions ThoughtStream (Ts1) description: A chance for the students to respond to the Initial Options Report. Participants: 180 participants (names withheld) Started: 29 Nov 2012 Ended: 7 Dec 2012
Question (Q) summary Q1: What do you feel are the key challenges with the options being proposed in the Initial Options Report? Started: 29 Nov 2012 Ended: 7 Dec 2012 Q2: What do you feel are the key benefits with the options being proposed in the Initial Options Report? Started: 29 Nov 2012 Ended: 7 Dec 2012 Q3: What would you do differently from the proposed changes to SD27? Started: 29 Nov 2012 Ended: 7 Dec 2012
page 1 - created 7 Dec 2012
154
Question Overview
Q1: What do you feel are the key challenges with the options being proposed in the Initial Options Report?
Started: 29 Nov 2012 Ended: 7 Dec 2012
Thought Cloud
Choose Cloud
155
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating Transportation between campuses Peer pressure and drugs/alcohol exposure Grade sevens should not be in highschool The age gap between students Not enough space or lockers in the high school More fights and bullying Teachers losing jobs No preparation for current grade 6 students Less sport competition with only one high school More skipping school/classes Loss of leadership opportunities for grade 7s time tables No Middle school option Kids won't get one on one time with teachers that they need Moving schools can be hard for children Smaller schools closing It might be harder for Grade 7's to learn Daily transitions with 1 School, 2 campuses Joining of two different school cultures (CSS WL) Adjusting to change and new buildings Too many options for younger students Losing things in campus transitions Feeling alone not being with friends on breaks/lunch Costs of merging the schools Less academic support Having to make new friends Closing French Immersion and year round programs 115 104 92 81 73 72 62 58 55 55 47 47 45 42 42 42 39 37 37 36 34 29 21 19 19 13 9
participant count average rating 50 47 38 45 40 41 36 34 28 36 27 26 24 27 26 23 25 23 23 22 19 20 16 14 12 10 5 2.30 2.21 2.42 1.80 1.82 1.76 1.72 1.71 1.96 1.53 1.74 1.81 1.88 1.56 1.62 1.83 1.56 1.61 1.61 1.64 1.79 1.45 1.31 1.36 1.58 1.30 1.80
156
Question Overview
Transportation between campuses Peer pressure and drugs/alcohol exposu Grade sevens should not be in highschoo The age gap between students Not enough space or lockers in the high More fights and bullying Teachers losing jobs No preparation for current grade 6 stud Less sport competition with only one hi Other (18)
115.0 104.0 92.0 81.0 73.0 72.0 62.0 58.0 55.0 613.0
157
Question Overview
Q2: What do you feel are the key benefits with the options being proposed in the Initial Options Report?
Thought Cloud
Choose Cloud
158
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating More sports opportunities More freedom Being with friends New friends Better learning opportunities and more choices Saving money/Having more money Better food program More choices of teachers The schools will be closer to full capacity Smaller classes in elementary schools Learning responsibility Higher rate of learning One connected grad class Grade 7s get the benefits of high school Leadership of principals and vice principals Nesika's a welcoming school 89 72 71 71 67 64 59 48 44 42 39 37 35 29 15 4
More sports opportunities More freedom Being with friends New friends Better learning opportunities and more Saving money/Having more money Better food program More choices of teachers The schools will be closer to full capa Other (7)
89.0 72.0 71.0 71.0 67.0 64.0 59.0 48.0 44.0 201.0
159
Question Overview
Thought Cloud
Choose Cloud
160
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating Not have Gr7 in high school. Have a middle school Grade 7 lockers in separate area More time between classes Wait till more research has been done and community is comfortable with the decision See if the grade 7s fit in. Have the grade 7 stay at one school. Do some of the fun things, sports, fun days etc from elementary school Make the younger grades eat lunch at a different time Make more classes Do a general poll in schools on who wants these changes, and who doesn't Just move the grade sevens around not the rest of the high school Put Glendale and Kwaleen kids in a school together Two Principals Semester school change Help grade sevens with the transitions Transitions classes Close different schools Have 2 separate high schools with Gr 7s Give 7th graders responsibilities K-8 in Williams Lake not just 100 Mile Keep grade 7s and 8s in one class room Put grade eights back in elementary school and close one of the high schools 160 102 99 82 79 69 57 56 53 49 45 41 36 30 29 27 26 22 21 18 18 18 8
161
Question Overview
Not have Gr7 in high school. Have a middle school Grade 7 lockers in separate area More time between classes Wait till more research has been done a See if the grade 7s fit in. Have the grade 7 stay at one school. Do some of the fun things, sports, fun Make the younger grades eat lunch at a Other (14)
160.0 102.0 99.0 82.0 79.0 69.0 57.0 56.0 53.0 388.0
162
Q1
Converge Details
What do you feel are the key challenges with the options being proposed in the Initial Options Report?
Adjusting to change and new buildings

Thought: change Thought: change Thought: Mix ups grade 7's don't know the school they could go into the wrong class Thought: the kids in grade 6 right now that will be in grade 7 next year might be scared about what will happen of going with grade 12's Thought: adjusting to the new school early Thought: grade 7 being to scared some grade 7s may be scared of highschool so they might panc with thier homework Thought: I'm scared I'm scared because I have been in a school with less that 70 kids, since kindergarten. I am already nervous about the homework and buses. Not to mention all the people. That's why I would feel more comfortable going to a only one school with the same group of people Thought: the schedule will be very different and may be hard to get used to Thought: adjusting to the new system will not be easy and could increase stress Thought: many students will be very unhappy with the changes Thought: what grades will be in what schools there would be a lot more kids at every school making it harder for the older kids to adjust from one school to another every time they have to go back and forth. Thought: having to figure out which school to go to in the morning Thought: school would be way more confusing with having classes at both the schools Thought: another challenge is that the people that go to wl don't know colmneetza. Thought: Colmetzza Most WL students dont know their way around collometzza so they dont know where to go.
G17
T52 T56 T114
T116
T118 T121
T137
T158 T160 T161 T162
T176 T180 T186 T190
163
Q1
Converge Details
Closing French Immersion and year round programs
Thought: Glendale is a very important school because we house year round calendar and french immersion programs Thought: Glendale closher Glendale is a good shcool because it has a year round calender and it host the french students Thought: I say that children in French Immersion might find it hard I grew up in Nesika,I myself think it is important to have a stable school growing up T87 T65
G18
T61
Costs of merging the schools

Thought: Expense to change school names If the two schools have to both change their names this will be very expensive. All the office stationary, all the signs, the mascots, everything! Thought: Costs Merging the schools will cost a lot of money, as will repairing the buses.
G27
T37
T96
Daily transitions with 1 School, 2 campuses

Thought: the block rotation having to extend the block rotation for busing , resulting in either shorter classes or longer days? Thought: 1 School, 2 campuses I think it's a wonderful idea to have 1 school, 2 campuses because it gives more options for courses. however i feel that the students would not be bothered to bus from school to school everyday. I think it would be a better idea if the teachers could transfer from one school to another between semesters. So one semester they could teach a course at one campus and than the next semester they could teach that same course at the other campus. Thought: Late kids could be late and be yelled at
G2
T11
T12
T115
Feeling alone not being with friends on breaks/lunch

Thought: Feeling alone
G26
T89
164
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)
Feeling alone not being with friends on breaks/lunch

Your friends may change and you may be shy and start feeling alone Thought: the kids will be more out of there friend group kids who have friends at one school will be forced out of there friend group to go with other kids who they might not be found of Thought: How would we hang out with friends? what would we do for lunch? What school would we be at? And what if we at different schools than our friends? Everybody would hate that.
G26
T165
T217
Grade sevens should not be in highschool

Thought: grade sevens should NOT be in highschool its just not right to put little kids in high school!!!!!!!! they are not mature enough and they just wont be able to deal with the stresses of high school like: more than one teacher drugs alcohol bullying from the older grades THEY AREN'T OLD ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thought: being with the grade 7 As a person who will be in grade 12 next year, I do know that many of us do not agree with going to school with people who are way too younger than us. They are immature and still too young to be interacted with older students, like me, in high school. I believe that they should be in a school with people that are around their age. Thought: addition of grade sevens maturiy level! barley even starting going through puberty. they can physicaly or mentaly handle highschool. its just too early. and if we put them into highschools but put them into little classrooms, it really limits their freedom too and encourages rebeling. taking away their playground also takes away active living early exposure to drugs, parties, skipping class, disrespecting teachers not ready for the changes Thought: I think the problems are that we are just not really ready for highschool Thought: we are too small Thought: there are going to be kids there that are 5 years older than us
G8
T1
T7
T9
T13 T14 T15
165
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)

Thought: Grade seven students coming to high school The students in grade eight are barely prepared for high school Grade seven students could be possibly bullied by anyone in the school their age to Grade twelve grade twelve males who are eighteen date grade eight girls that could be grade seven girls who are 12 and younger grade sevens would be in a shop that is hard to use for grade eights as is Thought: Negative and Potential Outcomes During my recent read of the Initial Options Report there are a few things that I disagree with. First off I believe that putting the grade 7's into a high school environment will result in a negative outcome. These kids are not use to this setting and would be exposed to it way soon. The grade 8's in our school already have a difficult time adjusting to being in the same school as 'scary' grade 12's, and you want to put the grade 7's in? Innocents needs to be preserved for as long as possible. My second concern is that in the proposal you aren't shutting down the right schools. I believe that if you, as a school district, are going to make two mega-high schools you need to take into account that there are so many kids that will be packed into the halls of the school. That is why I am proposing to shut down Nesika and add it to the CSS property. Also, transform the CSS dorms. That is a building that has potential for something useful. Thought: Little kids being in highschool Thought: Including Grade Sevens Grade Seven is an age too young to be dealing with this kind of a schedule. They will be exposed to things that will change their opinions and perhaps pressure them into wrong habits. Much development happens between grade seven and eight, and bringing them into this situation will put a burden too heavy on their shoulders. This young crowd needs to stick together and support each other to deal with hard situations. Thought: We need to change ! I disagree with what the initial report says or wants to do, having grade 7 in a high school with grade 12s is so wrong .... They are not used to it and it wouldn't be fair to them. Me as i will be in grade 12 next year don't think it would benefit having grade 7 in with the grade 10/11/12 and Im not saying this because i don't want them in our school I'm saying it looking out for there best interest. 1st they are just getting in to the stage of puberty and they dont need to be around a more difficult situations by being in high school with a grade 11s and 12s. This proposal is going to end up in a negative situation. I've talked and done research about certain key ideas and what 98% of what the parents and them said is that they would not let there grade 7 children into a high school with grade 11/12"s there for they'd be home schooled . which wouldn't help us any because we are trying to increase the amount of people coming to school not try to limit it Thought: no little kids
G8
T18
T20
T26 T30
T33
T34
166
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)

Thought: I think that the grade sevens should stay in elementry They should stay at elementry school because grade sevens are way to young to go to high school. Thought: children in grade 7 are too young to go to high school Thought: The key challenges to 7-12 split campuses are.............................. 7s will get bullied 7s are not ready to go to highschool 7s dont want to go Thought: the high school students don't want 'little kids' in their school Thought: its a bad idea to put grade 7's to go to high school early because... older boys/girls can hit on little kids and its hard because we can get bullied and not all teacher can get the time with one another kid because its hard to get to every kid all ready so whats it going to be like and we only get a seven min break to go to both schools Thought: grade sevens going to highschool their not ready Thought: adding grade 7s with all the other grades i think the grade 7s are not ready for high school. Thought: Grade 7s with grade 12s I think the grade 7s are way to immature and dont even know how to tie their own shoes Thought: Grade 7 I think it is unfair for the grade 7's because some might not be ready to go to a big school , and pushing them into the high school is certainly not the answer. Thought: Grade 7 students going to high school I personally do NOT think that the grade 7 students should go into the high school because they are not ready, there is already immature kids in grade 8 and grade 7 would be worse. Also in grade 7 you are still an elementary student so you should stay in an elementary school. Thought: One high School with the Two Campus' I think with the two schools combining and Grade 7's being added, the Grade 7's would be to immature for the schools. Another thing is if you had two classes in the different schools you would always be late. Thought: i think that the grade 7 are going to be imature and not very responible
G8
T49
T60 T113
T117 T122
T129
T132
T134
T136
T140
T142
T146
167
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)

you need to be responsible to go to high school for instancde homework or geting to your classes on time attending all you classes Thought: too young the grade sevens are too young i was barley ready for grade eight at the end of grade seven Thought: Their to young They will be so nervous and wont know what to do. Thought: grade 7s they are not ready for how high school is set up they might get confused Thought: grade 7's too young for high school -too much work -too much drama Thought: innapropriate dating age differences
G8
T187
T192
T204
T206
T230
Having to make new friends

Thought: having to make a knew friend base with the css kids
G25
T179
It might be harder for Grade 7's to learn

Thought: It might be harder for Grade 7's to learn It might be harder for grade 7's to learn because they might have to learn more advanced things then they are used to.
G21
T73
Joining of two different school cultures (CSS WL)

Thought: Having two school joining each other CSS and WL have 2 different cultures in their school. Also being rival for years could result in fights. When I say that WLSS and CSS are two different cultures I mean that the social society is different between the two. CSS have more of a divisional friendship happening where friends stay with their friends and don't like adding new people into their group. Where WLSS is more of a open environment where friends invite to have stranger sit with them and talk freely among each other.
G15
T41
168
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)
Joining of two different school cultures (CSS WL)

Thought: will things change with the students that are already at the school. are the previous and current student mails and their personal education systems gonna change Thought: students from WLSS will not be accepted at CSS and visa versa
G15
T149
T157
Kids won't get one on one time with teachers that they need
Thought: kids wont be getting the one on one time with teachers that they need by making bigger schools bigger classrooms Thought: it will be harder for one one learning with teachers there will be more kids in each class, there for more kids will be without one on one help from teachers. and it will force us to put more smart kids with less smart kids making it harder for the smart kids to excel and the less smart kids to gain the knowledge
G19
T62
T166
Less academic support

Thought: not getting to know teachers and principals and principals and teachers not get to know students because of the number of students and the two schools Thought: less support less support for kids because the teachers don't get to know the students Thought: not knowing any of the other teachers at css Thought: Teachers and classess If we have grades 7-12 will we be bringing in gr. 7 teachers? The reason I'm asking this is because can grade 8 teachers teach grade 7's? About the classes will grade 7's be doing Electives and will there be enough classes?
G31
T101
T110
T178 T222
Less sport competition with only one high school

Thought: sports
G16
T25
169
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)
Less sport competition with only one high school

we barely find enuogh coaches to have just one team per sport be age pre school. combine the schools and you now have kids not making the cut for the 'a' team, and the 'b' kids probably wont get to play due to lack of coaching or not quite enough to make a b team but too many to have just one team. Thought: student will not be able to go into there favorite sport at school because there will be to many students already i that sport Thought: less competition for the sports teams in town, which means more traveling Thought: the sports teams wont have as many games the sports teams will be only able to play 100 mile and quesnel who dont want to always travel Thought: collometzza Vs WLSS if they created one school your sports team would have to leave the town just to play a game
G16
T102
T159 T174
T201
Losing things in campus transitions

Thought: How classes would work and Schooling students could have problems getting between schools Student forget things in lockers, you cant get a text book if you forgot it at the other school the class sizes would be to big Thought: i think it would be bad to have two campuses because if they leave something at one campes then the dont have it Thought: Moving classes There may be a mix-up on your way to class.
G20
T19
T70
T95
Loss of leadership opportunities for grade 7s

Thought: I think one of the key challenges for me is being the leader i really wanted to be a leader and have little kids look up to me like if we go into highschool we would be the littilest again and untill grade 12 will we be the leaders but in grade 12 nobody pays attention.
G37
T50
170
Q1
Converge Details
More fights and bullying
Thought: two schools merging WL and Columneetza merging would bring new friendships but also conflict. The schools have been rivals for years and being forced to sit next to each other in class would provoke fights and spats. I fear bullying would become a huge problem if we squish the two very different schools into one. Thought: bad people in high school Thought: younger kids will get bullied in highschool Thought: how would the grade 7 fit into high scool would they get picked on by the older kids Thought: Grade 10-12 students might bully or be annoyed by Grade 7's The grade 7's might be bullied because the grade 10-12's might find them annoying Thought: Bullying and drugs Grade 12 kids might bully and influence the younger grade 7's. Thought: Bulling Bulling will be easier to do for the grade 12's with grade 7's in the school because it is easier to bully kids way younger than you. Thought: bullying there would b a lot of bullying if WL and Cloumeetza were 1 school because the grade 7 would b picked on by the grade 12. Thought: Bulling may become a bigger problem being small in size we may be a bigger bully target Thought: More fights More fights will break out over girls and boys or someone will be pushed into someone and start a fight. Thought: there will much more bullying grade 10 and down will bully the grade 7 Thought: The key challenges to 7-12 split campuses are.............................. 7s will get bullied 7s are not ready to go to highschool 7s dont want to go Thought: its a bad idea to put grade 7's to go to high school early because... T122 T113 T98 T94 T88 T85 T81 T75 T72 T59 T63 T64
G28
T31
171
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)
More fights and bullying

older boys/girls can hit on little kids and its hard because we can get bullied and not all teacher can get the time with one another kid because its hard to get to every kid all ready so whats it going to be like and we only get a seven min break to go to both schools Thought: bullying Thought: more fights Thought: Grade 7's With the Grade 7's they would be bullied all the time and they would act immature all the time. Thought: i think having the grade seven's will be a problem. they will get bullied. they won't be prepared. Thought: I think that grade seven's will get bullied i think that grade seven's will get bullied because their is bulling alredy add grade seven's and you have bulling like crazy Thought: kids that dont like each other being in the same school because i know that there are some girls and boys that chose WL to get away from bullies encountered with in elementary or going to CSS because there bullies came to WL Thought: there will be more fights than there are Thought: Fighting between people Sometimes people change schools to get away from people or bullying and now we are putting them together?? Thought: gangs the people in gangs will be put together so there will be much more fights and kids being bullied Thought: will there be fights?
G28
T125 T126 T143
T144
T147
T154
T156 T170
T175
T195
More skipping school/classes

Thought: Peer pressure Students may be pressured into skipping school, skipping classes, alcohol and drug use, and vandalism. Thought: more skipping
G23
T76
T108
172
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)
More skipping school/classes

because they will just say i missed the bus Thought: grades will go down because of the more skipping Thought: More kids might be skipping for one they might not like the changes 2 they might miss the buss over to the other school or they just might not like the big change in teachers' Thought: Skippers I think skipping and being late would happen more because if your late for the bus or you don't go to the another school.
G23
T109
T151
T168
Moving schools can be hard for children

Thought: how it would afect the kids at glendale i have friends in the english program and i would miss them Thought: Moving schools Can be emotionally tiring and hard for children. Thought: moving schools
G22
T66
T74
T97
No Middle school option

Thought: I like the idea of us going to high school,I would like it to be grade 7 to nine .I want Kwaleen to stay open. Thought: What needs to happen.
G34
T2
T38
173
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)
No Middle school option

I understand that a change must be made, that is why the potential to have a middle school is such a fantastic idea. If we pull all of the grade 7's out of the elementary school and place then into WLSS along with the 8's and 9's this equates for the middle school. Then we place all the 10's, 11's and 12's into CSS, forming the High school. In doing this, you make a more solid foundation for the kids transferring from the elementary environment into a more independent state. In the highschool having the 10's, 11's and 12's makes for a more acedemtic environment with an even more mature surrounding. This also puts all the young adults in the same school because they all have provincials they need to write. I have also been overhearing the concern that it will be hard for kids to transfer schools many times and could have a hard impact on them. Transferring school can be hard, but not when you are transfering schools with all your friends right along side you. Thought: What needs to happen I agree that we need change and we need to do something but this is not it. Make a middle school, if u want grade 7's to come in then make Williams Lake Secondary 7-9 and make Columneetza 10-12 there for u have all the provincial in one school as well it will decrease the student of being late and absent because they don't need to take the bus back an forth . It will probably decrease the amount of bully cause you wont have the huge age differences and maturity levels. I'm not saying bullying will just disappear but it is something that would decrease it ALOT. There is so much more that would benefit us by doing it the way i discussed and many of the students,teachers and parents agree , so please take this as another alternative i have alot more information so i hope we could have another voice where you guys could really listen to all the point us student and parents have to make . Thank you for your time. Thought: I think that they should make a middle school because gr.7 is preping you for high school and its a big step to go from elementry to high school Thought: I think that they should do a middle school or a juinour or senior high So that there is not such a wide age group of people and then there would be less bulling maybe. Thought: move all 8-12 into wlss or css then make a middle school in css or wlss then move all of the other children into a big school like Glendal or Catiline or Marie sharpe
G34
T46
T47
T48
T200
No preparation for current grade 6 students

Thought: Gr.6 no preparation If this plan is put into action this year or next, gr.6's that go to 7 will not have preparation this year because teachers in grade 7 prepare students for high school, not gr.6 teachers. Thought: the grade 6's will skip there grade seven year which will not prepare them
G30
T79
T104
174
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)
No preparation for current grade 6 students

for high school
G30
Not enough space or lockers in the high school

Thought: there will be no space even though there will be two campus, there will be no space for all the students from grade 7 to 12 to be in side. it will be too packed and plus, there will not be enough lockers to be used for both schools. Thought: one school two campus Because there will be two campus, the students will need to have at least one locker at each school and there will be definitely not enough lockers for the two school combined population plus the grade 7 students. There will be more money spent to create new lockers. Thought: i think that the options are very limited with the budgets dropping for school district 27 i don't really like the options that we have but i think that closing those five elementry schools is the most affective idea to lower the spendings. but if we do that then the strike the teachers were envolved with will be absoleet because then there would be larger classes and lower wages. Thought: Lockers If students have to go to two different schools they will need two different lockers. Then what if their forget their text books or homework in their other school locker, they obviously will not be able to get it for their class. Thought: how it will efect the other shcools if french moves to nesika, nesika would be full and crowdid Thought: Hallways Hallways will be jam packed with kids, which can spread sicknesses with all those students touching each other Thought: hallways jammed with kids which means it is easier to catch a sickness Thought: sharing lockers Thought: There might be to many kids. the school max won't be high enough to fit all the kids in to them> Thought: lockers
G7
T4
T5
T16
T35
T67
T93
T107 T127 T145
T164
175
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)
Not enough space or lockers in the high school

there aren't enough lockers at each school for every kid to have a locker at each school Thought: Lockers If you only get one locker, do you get another at the other school or do you have to carry your books around? Thought: space in schools The size of some schools are too small to hold an extra school, not the highschools but the elementary schools like chilcotin road. Thought: That there will be too many people in one school to be crammed in classes Thought: would there be enough room? If the grade 7 do come to our school would there be enough room? I they came then we would probably have to make a new locker area and finding a new area would most likley be difficult and would also take up most of the room in are school Thought: Crowed hallways. If we just have one school the hallways will be crowed even with another canvas. The hallways will be hard because people with physical challenges will have an even harder time moving around the school. People will get bumped around a lot. Thought: the hallways will be even more crowded its crowded as it is without the grade 7's Thought: gr 7 in high school cramming up school not leaving space for kids to learn busing for kids to get to classes on time, especially special needs kids in wheelchairs, such as myself, and the only way it would work is if you move the schools closer together.
G7
T169
T181
T183 T215
T221
T227
T228
Peer pressure and drugs/alcohol exposure

Thought: Grade seven students coming to high school The students in grade eight are barely prepared for high school Grade seven students could be possibly bullied by anyone in the school their age to Grade twelve grade twelve males who are eighteen date grade eight girls that could be grade seven girls who are 12 and younger grade sevens would be in a shop that is hard to use for grade eights as is Thought: Difference in student's ages
G5
T18
T36
176
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)

In grade 7 students are 11-12 and grade 12 students can be 18-19. These are two completely different stages in life. Grade 7's should be outside at recess playing on the jungle gym, while grade 12's are being serious and getting their life together, most of the time. Many older students are involved with drugs and alcohol, these bad influences should not be around the small impressionable grade 7s. Thought: Having grade 7's in highschool I think that maturity is a big factor in this having grade 7's come in and not having that maturity to handle high school could be a big issue. Will they be able to handle peer pressure being involved with drugs? How to say no to the wrong things. grade 7 to 8 is a big step for a student. They mature in that year, knowing that they are in high school now and that they were on top of the food chain and are back at the bottom and in a sense. Also I feel that grade 7's could be influenced more to a wrong path in school. Thought: the grade sevens going to high school would be a bad idea due to the fact that they would be exposed to drugs and alcohol at a younger age. Thought: drugs+smoking Thought: drugs and smoking Thought: bullying drugs and innapropriate dating age differences Thought: Grade 7 students aren't ready for high school There minds are easier to bend to drugs, alcohol and tobbaco Thought: Bullying and drugs Grade 12 kids might bully and influence the younger grade 7's. Thought: Peer pressure Students may be pressured into skipping school, skipping classes, alcohol and drug use, and vandalism. Thought: To many younger kids with older kids The older kids may get the younger kids into things they should not do. Examples: Smoking, drugs and many more things. Thought: drugs and alcohol there would be a BIG exposure to drugs alcohol etc. if the 2 schools were combined. Thought: Getting into bad stuff
G5
T40
T44
T54 T58 T68 T71
T75
T76
T80
T86
T91
177
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)

children in grade 7 might still be too young to tell the difference from right and wrong. like letting grades drop,start to bully,get into drugs and alcohol etc. Thought: Caring too much about your appearance you may lose friends or stop feeling self confident about your appearance Thought: there will be a lot of peer pressure like peer pressure into drugs alcohol and smoking Thought: being influenced by other grades older than you in drugs alcohol etc. Thought: Having to go to a big school at such a young age. Starting with older kids looking down on you is quite intimidating. Also older kids are role models for younger kids so if the older kids were doing bad things then it would corrupt the thoughts of the younger age kids making them do bad things.
G5
T92
T99
T100 T120
Smaller schools closing

Thought: The smaller schools The smaller schools I heard will be shut down. I think that is sad because they have been around for so long. What happens to all the younger kids and the parents that need to work and can't drive longer distances or wait for buses. Thought: well when they close down Kwaleen where will the kids on south lakeside go they will have to go all way in town most parents cant afford that and most parents don't have cars and same
G33
T138
T223
Teachers losing jobs

Thought: Teachers Teachers may lose jobs, will not get to know all their students, have high tempers because marking work all night, and possibly losing track of student's work. Thought: Teachers losing jobs With all the schools closing down, a lot of teachers would lose their jobs. Thought: grade 7 teachers where would the grade 7 teachers go?
G29
T77
T82
T84
178
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)
Teachers losing jobs

Thought: Teachers losing jobs if schools are closed teachers and principals are going to lose jobs Thought: teachers will lose jobs because there will be no more use for grade 7 teachers who go into high school Thought: The schools shutting down I think it is reasonable to shut down 2 or 3 schools because of the money going down. But if you do shut them down to make sure that the teachers get new teaching jobs.
G29
T90
T103
T141
The age gap between students

Thought: An age gapp 12 or 13 years old to 17 or 16 year olds
G36
T111
time tables
Thought: what subjects in what school Thought: time tables
G38
T131 T194
Too many options for younger students

Thought: options i do not think that having shop classes and other electives should even be avalible to grade 7s and maybe not grade 8s. i dont mean to sounds mean, but i think that students should love reading, writting, and math and aqquire those skills first in life, and then develope their interests. i think that minimal electives are cooking, cooking class and basic shop offered at wlss) but that the seniors (10-12) should be developing moreinto those things (more elaborate shops etc at css). i dont think this should be one of the main points of why this proposed school configuration should be a go. i dont think the board should focus on the idea of "more options"
G24
T45
179
Q1
Converge Details
Transportation between campuses
Thought: bus schedule With one school and two different campuses, busing back and forth would be absolute chaos. All the kids with different schedules trying to get back and forth between schools would be an overly stressful hassle. This would make it much easier for kids to skip classes, as they can blame it on the bus schedule. Too many buses running will cause major pollution in the atmosphere as well. Sudents will be arriving at different times during class, making it difficult for teachers to get the information across. Catching up on assignments but still trying to stay on schedule will be extremely difficult. Thought: transition because of transition between css and wl, we have to ride school buses and many people will be late for their classes for at least 10 minutes and the students will miss the notes and attendance. Thought: two campuses. the busing back and forth seems to be the major issue. there are ways to work around having grade 7s added but the two campuses is terrible. i intervuewed two people that worked for the school district (retired now) and one oh whihc was a counseller, and they both said the major issue they see with the williams lake proposal is the busing Thought: busing bullying, losing kids during the block rotation, green house gas emissions Thought: Transportation to and from school campuses It would be extremely difficult to bus back and forth between the two school campuses. We would need to have a longer break and therefore longer days or more days to ensure time in class. Also, it would be very hard for younger students to figure this out, they can barely figure out the block rotation, so it would be really hard to have them on the right bus at the right time. Thought: having two campuses and one school will not work! busing kids back and fourth isn't a good idea because it is too much effort for kids that are already under stress they also miss too much class for their education to benefit any from it Thought: the board would have too pay more if they merged the schools. one of things they would have to do is pay for the buses to bring the students back and forth to their classes. Thought: Having two campuses and one school T39 T28 T22 T17 T10 T8 T6
G1
T3
180
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)

This would be extremely difficult for students busing back and forth. As we have issues with busing from school back and forth right now( band students) as it is having students late for class missing teacher instructions everyday. Now with the initial option going through you have way more students busing and being late for class. For example you in chemistry 12 and your late for that class 7 minutes everyday missing instructions or your doing a test it can have a very large impact on that students learning and grades. Thought: Buses Thought: buses Thought: buses Thought: Buses between schools Buses may not be running in the winter, buses might break down in between schools so the students will be late, Cause more pollution, and fuel costs. Thought: buses when buses dont run from the WL and Collumeetza how would we get back and forth? Thought: buses wont run into the winter Thought: wasted bus fuel which means more pollutants in are air that we breath Thought: buses might not one day how are kids going to get to their classes if buses aren't running Thought: Buses If buses aren't running you might miss a test and fail it for being late. The problem is you cant help being late. Thought: i think it is going to be confusing what i mean is confusing bus schedules Thought: confusing bus schedules Thought: getting to class Thought: bus scheduels what if the bus brakes down Thought: Two campuses
G1
T42 T53 T57 T78
T83
T105 T106
T112
T119
T123
T124 T128 T130
T135
181
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)

I think it would hard to go back and forth to each school for different classes. Thought: Highschool with 2 campuses In my opinion i do not think that the highschools should go together here are some reasons -transportation between the schools might be unavailable on some days due to ice on the roads or other things so if you need to go to the other school for class at the other school -If the schools came together on 2 campuses people would be running around to much. Some kids might have to change schools every class. Thought: One high School with the Two Campus' I think with the two schools combining and Grade 7's being added, the Grade 7's would be to immature for the schools. Another thing is if you had two classes in the different schools you would always be late. Thought: 1 high school two campus' i think transportation is going to be a problem because i think that there was more buses between the two schools in sted of one together now they will have to start a new system and it could be difficult for the new students. Thought: traveling between the two schools Thought: if kids miss the bus kids will be a lot more likely to miss the bus if they get held in or cant make it to there locker in time. Thought: The travelling Going between schools means different times and getting lost. It also means shorter lunches. The buses we would need lots. Thought: Grade 8's having to go back and fourth When you enter high school its scarey enough now lets throw changing between schools in there. Thought: Teachers Are we going to get less time in school because of traveling? Thought: busing back and forth from both of the schools Thought: To many buses may be running at once or be late for pickups of the kids Thought: a challenge would be that we would have to bus back and forth. Thought: getting to each campus its going to be a real challenge to get from each campus and getting to classes
G1
T139
T142
T148
T155 T163
T167
T171
T173
T177 T184 T185 T188
182
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)

Thought: bus rides If the students had a class at colomezza then at WLSS the busses would have to run more frequently. The students would need more time inbetween classes in order to get to them on time. Thought: Getting to each campus For the students it may be confusing to go to each campus. And get to there class on time. Thought: bus rides Thought: Getting between schools would be a challenge. I think getting between schools would be a challenge because we have only have seven minutes between classes. and buses would have to run between schools for each class. Thought: Bus rides -will the bus rides cost $ - will buses be on time -will there be more time to get to class Thought: the buses, there would have to be a lot the classes would be all over. Thought: Traveling from school to school I think if we traveled from school to school we wouldn't see our friends that often as we did before :( Thought: getting back and forth between schools in the short time there is not enough time to get to the other school in the seven minute break we have. we would have to make breaks between classed. Thought: buses between school kids would be late for class in other schools they might find an expereance that they didnt want to see Thought: bus rides -cost too much money -late for classes Thought: The challenges it would be. Going going back an forth between school. It would be hard for the kids to go to their for there classes Thought: transportation The buses that are running would have double the passengers and car drivers would have a hard time getting their children to distance schools.
G1
T189
T191
T193 T196
T197
T198 T199
T202
T205
T207
T209
T210
183
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)

Thought: Going back and forth Between wlss and columetzza going back and forth is a hard task and a pain in the butt for teachers and students. Thought: arriving to each campus I think there should be a bus ride to each school between classes Thought: Traveling from school to school How would we get from school to school? And if we went on a bus or something wouldn't we miss classes and our learning time? Thought: Having two schools to memorize would be hard. Having to know two campuses would be hard and going back and forth from the two would be tiring and what if you missed on of your buses? How would you get to the other school if we misssed our bus and everything would be soooo rushed. Thought: busing for people, especially special needs on the 2 school 1 campus the only way this could work is if you move the schools closer together or expand the break time
G1
T211
T213
T216
T218
T229
184
Q2
Converge Details
What do you feel are the key benefits with the options being proposed in the Initial Options Report?
Being with friends

Thought: having friends Thought: ALL of your friends are at the same school as you(2 in 1 schools) no matter what ALL the grade 7 are at the same school as you. Thought: being with friends Thought: getting to see all of you friends from css more often
G18
T14 T39
T59 T88
Better food program

Thought: cafeteria at wlss maybe we will get a cafeteria if we shut down the schools and have more money Thought: better fruit program
G6
T93
T100
Better learning opportunities and more choices

Thought: more selections of courses A little more variety of course options can help us learn more new things. Thought: have knew classes Thought: More choice Its great to be able to have more choice with courses and schools etc. With the changes proposed for high school i feel there will be more choice. Thought: Classes if there is more students more likely to have different classes offered but you could still do this with a Senior High and a Junior High Thought: high school has choices when we go to high school next year i will be happy that we will get to choose some of our classes. We will also have more sports to choose from. Thought: More opportunities for classes
G1
T2
T4 T6
T7
T13
T17
185
Q2
Converge Details
(continued)

Just this year I was not able to get into horticulture or sewing, many people wanted into these classes but it was not quite enough. We have the facilities and the students want to do it. So if the schools are combined there would be more students that want a certain class. Then we could have our forgotten classes back. Thought: Grade 7's might learn new things they normally can't learn in elementary Grade 7's might be able to learn such things like how to deal with pressure Thought: Students will have more class and career choices Thought: Classes There will be more class choices. Thought: class choice there would b more class choice for example WL has a drama class but Columeetza doesn't. Thought: more class choices Thought: more career choices Thought: Getting to finally move out of Elementary. I for one am excited to get out of elementary school. Getting to do new things and having new sports. And new classes. Getting to have more opportunities to try new things and get to know new people. Thought: different class choices Thought: more oppertunities career Thought: more courses to offer :) Thought: the grade 7 students going to high school It would be good because then they might learn to be more mature, and it would be more of a learning challenge. Thought: more opertunities With the two schools there could be more opportunities for sports and academics. Thought: the students will have better learning opportunities they wil;l meet new teachers and there will be more things to learn and try Thought: More class rooms
G1
T33
T34 T37
T40
T45 T46 T52
T57 T58
T63
T68
T74
T75
T77
186
Q2
Converge Details
(continued)

Thought: more options in courses like mechanics and caff training Thought: more variety in class options Thought: there will be more choices for classes there will be easier to take a class that you need cause there will be more people who need to take the class. Thought: classes More classes to take Thought: having a bigger course selection Thought: a benefit is that we will have better classes. Thought: more classes you would have more classes to go to Thought: more classes there would be more classes to go to like some WL students could go do a shop class in collometzza Thought: More classes to chose from. There will be more classes to choose from. So if a grade twelve needs to take a certain course for something they would be able to go to the other campus. Thought: more courses Thought: more class options I think more class options would be good. we could have more electives. Thought: Having more of a variety of classes. I suppose in grade 11 and 12 it would be nice to have more choses but still wouldn't be worth it Thought: Maybe we will be able to have lots more classes to choose from If not many people like a class than the class will shut down. But if we join the two schools together maybe the class will reopen because their is more people who like that class.
G1
T78
T83 T84
T85
T87 T94 T95
T97
T98
T101 T104
T112
T114
187
Q2
Converge Details
Grade 7s get the benefits of high school
Thought: i may be "good idea" because... you get lockers and you get to have a longer luch and your not in the same class all the time and we get a seven min break
G10
T55
Higher rate of learning

Thought: i think that one of the benifetes of making the towo schools into one would be the high rate of learning i guess?
G28
T15
Leadership of principals and vice principals

Thought: Leadership If this idea involved one overall principal and two vice principals at the campuses, the organization would be very good. They would be able to discern what teachers work better where and create a plan that helps students get the best education possible. The vice principals would monitor each campus and report back to the main principal, who could solve problems knowing the situations of each place.
G12
T16
Learning responsibility
Thought: Learning responsibly This is a very important skill because I think everyone has to learn how to take over them self's.
G13
T71
More choices of teachers

Thought: More variety in teachers Some students don't like certain teachers, it just the way it is. If the two schools were together students could pick what teachers they wanted for there classes. Thought: more choices for teachers Thought: The teachers I like this part because I like different teachers because all teachers have different ways of teaching. Which can help with subjects you don't understand.
G27
T22
T47 T70
188
Q2
Converge Details
(continued)
More choices of teachers

Thought: having different teachers for your year
G27
T89
More freedom
Thought: you can go and travel Thought: more freedom go places
G26
T54 T56
More sports opportunities

Thought: more extra sports Thought: If the grade seven's go tey will have more sports opportunities. Thought: the sports more kids will want to join sports teams
G11
T5 T72 T80
Nesika's a welcoming school

Thought: Nesika's a welcoming school Nesika is welcoming,kind and accepting to all new students If French Immersion moved to Nesika for permanent i would be fine.
G25
T42
New friends
Thought: Meet knew people Thought: i think that if the board decided to merge the schools that would be good i think this would be a good idea because the students would have more oppertunity to meet new people and experience new things. that would also provide the school with more classes since more people would be interested in joining them. Thought: More people in age groups to become friends with
G7
T3 T9
T20
189
Q2
Converge Details
(continued)
New friends
If the schools were combined then there would be more people in each grade in the school. I have friends at the other school and I would love to have them at my school. If we were all at the same school many people could make friends with people that they have things in common with. Thought: Communication and relationships I think that having two merging will create conflict, but also with create new friends. Having created new communications with other students and making new friends. You will have two completely different cultures of social society blend and I think that it would be interesting and also beneficial. Thought: Students will meet more friends, which boosts self esteem. Thought: Making friends you will meet people from other schools that may be a lot like you and make a new friend Thought: you meet more people Thought: you will meet more friends. Thought: their will be more people to meet the students will meet new people and will build there own social skills Thought: more new people i have not met Thought: students will meet more people Thought: more friends friends could mean drama...... Thought: meeting new people new friends new types of people
G7
T21
T35 T41
T53 T73 T76
T79 T81 T86
T105
One connected grad class

Thought: one connected grad class being able to get to know everyone your age and really be a powerful gradclass that isnt divided at prom Thought: no high school differences. the too schools would have no reason too fight each other or do grad pranks if they all went to the same school.
G24
T8
T18
190
Q2
Converge Details
Saving money/Having more money

Thought: Money I honestly only see on benefit, that the schools will be saving money. Thought: wildwood costs alot of money the closing of wildwood means not as much money has to go towards 28 kids or so Thought: Saving money With the money saved, the "board" can keep the schools open. Thought: district money yes. we would save the district money. Thought: Saving money Thought: More Funding with more students there will be more funding to that school Thought: save money for the school district Thought: being prepared a year earlier school district would save money Thought: More student=More money With more money there are more coarse to ofter Thought: there might be more money available for other things such as sports clubs,equipment and other courses Thought: More kids More money. If you have more students you get more money for sports, text books, etc. Thought: more money for the school's Thought: The high schools coming together I thing that it would deffinetly be good because it would cut the budget by a little bit and the schools could be under 1 name Thought: The schools shutting down It would be good because then it would cut the budget alot so you can put more money to the bigger shcools.
G4
T19
T30
T36
T38
T43 T44
T48 T50
T61
T62
T64
T65 T67
T69
191
Q2
Converge Details
Smaller classes in elementary schools

Thought: smaller classes in elementry schools students will have smaller classes and more one on one time
G23
T51
The schools will be closer to full capacity

Thought: More schools are full Thought: schools are more filled Thought: the schools will be closer to full capacity
G22
T60 T66 T82
192
Q3
Converge Details
What would you do differently from the proposed changes to SD27?
Two Principals
Thought: 1 School, 2 campuses. have 2 different principals for the different campuses. If there isnt, sure the vice principal can deal with problems but there needs to be a head person at both schools. if there is only one principal than that person would need to travel from school to school hourly. Where wouldf their office be? They could have it at one of the campuses but then they would spend more time at that school which would not be fair. Their office would end up being at the board office which also wouldnt be good because they would never find the time to visit the schools and they would just stay in their office the whole time.
G1
T16
Have 2 separate high schools with Gr 7s

Thought: no two campus one school model its a pretty dumb idea Thought: 2 highschools move grade 7s to highschool but keep 2 high school as completely different high schools Thought: i would not merge the two schools the schools there will be more sport choices. i like to choose witch school to go to> Thought: i wold not merge the 2 high schools and add grade sevens i like having a choice i think that their will be more sports oportunitys Thought: have to different campuses and you could choose witch to go in to Thought: high school just add 7's in to the high school Thought: 2 schools both 7-12 Thought: or students can decide which campus they want to go to so that students don't have to mix if they don't want to and there is less traveling between the schools than the original option. the schools can still be 7-12. Thought: have the 2 schools and just do 7 to 12 in each school the wlss would be wlss and css would be css but the 7 to 12 would be in both schools. Thought: rather the grade 7s come to high school than the schools being combined
G2
T41 T70
T83
T86
T87 T92
T93 T94
T95
T105
193
Q3
(continued)
Converge Details
Have 2 separate high schools with Gr 7s

Thought: just leave the schools separetly
G2
T123
Have a middle school

Thought: I would like a middle school 7 to 9 and that the grade sevens still can do sports Thought: I would wrather have like a junior high for like 6 - 9 at WL Thought: Junior, Senior Schools Columneetza being the senior because of the shops and it is set up to be a Senior high school The schools were set up to be a junior and a senior Everyone that i have spoken with agrees that a Junior High and a Senior High would be the best proposal Thought: I would change us to a middle school system Thought: divide the two schools differently Instead of have one school two campus, I believe we should have one senior high and a middle school for grade 7-9. There will be less money spent for bus transitions and less money needed to create more space and room and new lockers. Also, the young students won't be influenced as much from older students with alcohol, drugs, and partying. The younger students will be with their age group so they will be allowed to be who they are and slow grow up and prepare for senior high school. Also, the classes that all the other grades took space of can become classes for other new courses or electives and this way will still create more course choices for both schools. Also, middle school will not force the younger students to grow up faster and having many transition is good since transitioning is part of life and being from middle school to senior high will be a good transition and yes they will be prepared for senior high since middle school is exactly like senior high with younger students Thought: middle school i think that there should be a middle school so that us grade 7's wont be mixed in with grade 12's Thought: k-6, 7-9, 10-12 (middle school) *NOT 8-10, 11-12**** the addition of WLSS as a middle school would allow for junior students to begin maturing together with influence only within a 3 year span. tons of course options avalible and able to connect and be a community school. so far, evey single member of our community i have talked to feels that this is what they want. even the kids and other members of the SD say this wuold be ideal. i feel asd though this would actualy ehelp the buyyling issue rather than make it worse Thought: Proposed Changes
G3
T1
T2 T4
T6 T9
T13
T17
T20
194
Q3
(continued)
Converge Details

Make a Middle School (7-9) in WLSS and a High school (10-12) withing CSS. Thought: middle school and a high school If we designated WL as a middle school for grades 7-9 and Columneetza as a high school for grades 10-12, this would break up the ages and solve the problem of older kids poorly influencing younger kids. Grades 10-12 are all becoming more mature and are in the same boat for writing provincials. With a middle school, it will keep the younger grades closely knit together and will decrease the amount of bad exposure. By losing the grade sevens, elementary student numbers would decrease, which would allow for some schools to be closed. Thought: Columneetza a high school WL a middle school I think that Columneetza should have students for grades 10-12 and WL should have grades 7-9. The middle school could be relaxed and a slight transition into high school and the high school can be a place where students can plan their future. There would be no issues of young and old students together and no transportation issues. More classes will also be available and people can make friends with people in their grade. Thought: Middle school and high school I think having WLSS as a middle school and having CSS as a high school would be a great solution. It would have the 7-9 grade student in a school having a reason to shut down some elementary schools. Also it would be great for 7-9 grades to mature in that environment of these kids that are like each other. Also having 10-12 would be excellent because this is grades where the student is starting to write provincial exams and students are starting to develop and go in to choosing their coarse and how they will run their life in the future I think that this is a good way to solve the money shortage and have all points of view happy. Thought: Make a middle school I'd have grades 7-9 in William Lake Secondary School and have 10-12"s in columneetza school Thought: i think they should have middle school Thought: i would not put the gr.7 to high school i would make a middle school gr.4-7 Thought: i would probably make a middle school we being as young as grade 6 right now is not great to be exposed to drugs or anything like that i think having a grade 7 to 9 school would be really nice Thought: middle school 7-9 Thought: middle school
G3
T22
T23
T24
T25
T26 T27
T28
T31
T34
195
Q3
(continued)
Converge Details

Thought: i would make a jounior high beacause the grade 7 would get forsed to take drugs and smooke. Thought: middle school We need a middle school frm grades 6-9 and a high school for grades 10-12. Thought: If closing the old elementary schools, convert one into a middle school So students could be with kids their own age group. (7-9, 10-12 middle schools) Thought: Middle School there would be less of an age gapp Thought: Add a Middle School With a Middle School there will be less older kid/younger kid. Thought: middle school 7-9 0r 9-12 Thought: I would change W.L.S.S. into a middle school :D Thought: a middle school Thought: k-5 and 6-9 and 10-12 for schools Thought: maybe make a middle school Thought: Add a middle school. I would much prefer a middle school then have 7's go into a big high school. It could go from 7,8,9 for the middle school and then the high school could go to 10,11,12. I would then shut down the schools with the smaller kids. Even though i think its not necessary. Thought: i would put grade 10 11's and 12's at one school 7's 8's and 9's at the other Thought: Middle school WLSS could be 7-9 and CSS could be 10-12
G3
T43
T50
T52
T53
T55
T56
T67 T71 T72 T73 T75
T90
T91
Close different schools

Thought: i would never close Kwaleem
G5
T8
196
Q3
(continued)
Converge Details
Close different schools

Thought: close nesika instead if we do go with the plan of one school two campus', i believe that nesika should be shut down and used as an extra space for class rooms or separate school grade 7 to 8. Because there will be the play ground, the younger students won't have to grow up too fast. Thought: School closure. Dont close as many schools!!! There isnt enough room for all the students from the schools being closed to put in other elementary schools. To be able to fit all these students into other schools without putting portables into the lots would be impossible. i dont agree with portables in school lots because its isolated from the rest of the school. Its like if your family expands you just park a travel trailer in your yard instead of upgrading to a bigger house. Thought: shut down only two elm schools shutting down two schools allows for the calendar option of glendale, and then there is no need to ship the grade 7s out. if high school classrooms fill up any more, the teachers will probably strike again, Thought: close marie sharpe the building is so old one of the oldest in williams lak Thought: close wildwood Thought: close diferent schools cloose marie sharpe, wl ,cataline, wild wood,
G5
T10
T15
T18
T38 T39 T44
Do a general poll in schools on who wants these changes, and who doesn't
Thought: Do a general poll in schools on who wants these changes, and who doesn't Do this for grades 5 and up, as they should be mature enough to understand the decision.
G6
T54
Give 7th graders responsibilities

Thought: Give 7th graders responsibilities give us a chance to do announcements recycling etc
G7
T60
Not have Gr7 in high school.

Thought: i would keep the grade sevens OUT of high school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
G8
T21
197
Q3
(continued)
Converge Details
Not have Gr7 in high school.

Thought: i would not bring the grade sevens to high school because grade seven is preping you for high school and if you dont get that last year then you will not be ready for high scool and they are to young and they could see thing that were not appropret for there age. Thought: i would not bring the grade sevens to high school the grade sevens are to young and they could be expossed to to many bad things such as drugs and boozes and much more. i know that if i went to high school this year i would not be ready. i dont even know if i would be ready next year. Thought: no gr 7s in high school Thought: no gr 7 in high school Thought: No little grade 7s that are so inmature Thought: not put grade 7s in high school Thought: Grade 7 students I would not allow the grade 7 students to go to high school because they are not ready. Thought: Gr. 7 i would not add gr.7 into high school because i dont think they would be ready to be with people up to 5 years older Thought: grade 7 are weird i do not think they should come in high schol y r they even in schoool lolo
G8
T29
T30
T33 T36 T78 T79 T81
T107
T108
Grade 7 lockers in separate area

Thought: grade 7 lockers we should build a place seperate from the school for the grade 7 lockers
G9
T113
Have the grade 7 stay at one school.

Thought: Have the grade 7 stay at one school. Have the grade sevens at one school. also split the grade sevens in half to go to two different schools.
G10
T106
198
Q3
Converge Details
Put grade eights back in elementary school and close one of the high schools
Thought: i would put grade eights back in elementary school and close one of the high schools
G11
T7
See if the grade 7s fit in.

Thought: I would see if the Grade 7's think if they are ready for high school You should know if they are ready for high school because if you put grade 7 kids in high school when they don't want to, there parents would end up home schooling them. Thought: I would see if they might fit in. If they don't fit in and everyone's ( or some people ) calling them names, then they wouldn't want to go to school then they would also want to be home schooled. Thought: See if I can renovate the school. If the Grade 7 kids move to high school, you might have to renovate the building. First you would have to see if it's in your budget. Second you would have to see if they are ready for high school. And third, you would have to see if there parents are comfortable with the idea that the grade 7's would go to high school.
G12
T47
T48
T49
Just move the grade sevens around not the rest of the high school
Thought: just move the grade sevens around not the rest of the high school keep the grade 8,9,10,11,12 at the schools they are at and move the grade 7s after half a year to see which school they like best
G13
T102
K-8 in Williams Lake not just 100 Mile

Thought: k-8 in williams lake not just 100 mile
G15
T37
More time between classes

Thought: more time between classes 7 minutes may not be enough to get to classes so give high school kids more time between classes Thought: more time between classes
G17
T64
T66
199
Q3
(continued)
Converge Details
More time between classes

7 minuets may not be enough time to get to your next class. Thought: make the break periods longer to get to classes
G17
T69
Semester school change

Thought: semester school change Every semester the kids at wlss could go to the css school for classes, and the css school could come here for a semester. swich every semester.
G19
T110
Transitions classes
Thought: Transitions classes in grade 6 or 7 give kids a transitions class
G20
T65
Wait till more research has been done and community is comfortable with the decision
Thought: wait till the community is more comfortable with the decision Thought: wait till more research has been done
G21
T57 T58
Do some of the fun things, sports, fun days etc from elementary school
Thought: You could have some of the things, sports, fun days etc from elementry Thought: Fun stuff we do in Elementary School Maybe we can have a P.J. day and a Western Day and Movie Nights and a 80's Day etc...
G22
T59 T62
Keep grade 7s and 8s in one class room

Thought: Less classes Maybe they can teach 2 or 3 subjects in one class room for grade 7's and 8's.
G24
T63
200
Q3
Converge Details

Help grade sevens with the transitions
Thought: Have only four or five transitions for grade seven grade 7 barely even know the school so give them less to move from place to place Thought: make kids happy students in grade 7 would be confused and lost so you could give them a schedule of their time line so they are happy and on track. T115
G26
T61
Make more classes

Thought: make more classes make more classes that 1 school has and the other doesn't.
G27
T51
Put Glendale and Kwaleen kids in a school together

Thought: put glendale and kwaleen kids in a school together
G29
T40
Make the younger grades eat lunch at a different time

Thought: make the younger grades eat lunch at a different time
G30
T68
201
ThoughtStream Overview
ThoughtStream information
ThoughtStream (Ts1) title: SD27 Student Voice - South Region ThoughtStream (Ts1) description: A chance for the students to respond to the Initial Options Report. Participants: 85 participants (names withheld) Started: 29 Nov 2012 Ended: 7 Dec 2012
Question (Q) summary Q1: What do you feel are the key challenges with the options being proposed in the Initial Options Report? Started: 29 Nov 2012 Ended: 7 Dec 2012 Q2: What do you feel are the key benefits with the options being proposed in the Initial Options Report? Started: 29 Nov 2012 Ended: 7 Dec 2012 Q3: What would you do differently from the proposed changes to SD27? Started: 29 Nov 2012 Ended: 7 Dec 2012
202
Question Overview
Background information Original background information: Hello SD27 Students, For those of you that participated in the Student Voice on Monday, November 29th, thank you so much for your input. You provided some great insights and your input will help the Board make decisions about the future of the district. Attached is the full report from Monday's session for you to review. Some of you have expressed interest in commenting on the Initial Options Report and so we have created this Thoughtstream for you to do that. Click the link to the pdf document below to read the full Initial Options Report. Sincerely, Mark Thiessen Superintendent of Schools, CEO School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) 350 Second Avenue N. Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Z9 Phone: 250-398-3809 Fax: 250-392-3600
203
Question Overview
Thought Cloud
Choose Cloud
204
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating Gr. 8 too old to stay in the elementary Grade 8's will be disappointed with staying in elementary school The grade eights need older role models. The grade 7s moving up to high school are too young Kids have more responsibility Fewer courses/electives in Gr. 8 Increased age difference in elementary Grade 8's should be in a high school, but not PSO Not having as much freedom Students having a hard time changing schools Wanting more sport opportunities Having the school board understand the students' perspectives Future grade 8 teachers have to learn all subjects, instead of just 1 subject Having students agree to the changes Only grades 10-12 should only be in PSO, no more. Having enough room for the grade 8s in the elementary schools No transition for grade 8s Crowding at the high school Getting kids to feel welcome in a new school. Grade 8's are too young for high school The schools in the different areas will have trouble competing with one another Grade 8's who fail will stay in elementary another year Each area wants a different opportunity 56 50 39 32 26 25 25 24 24 22 22 21 20 19 19 16 16 15 12 12 12 11 10
205
Question Overview
Gr. 8 too old to stay in the elementary Grade 8's will be disappointed with sta The grade eights need older role models The grade 7s moving up to high school a Kids have more responsibility Fewer courses/electives in Gr. 8 Increased age difference in elementary Grade 8's should be in a high school, b Not having as much freedom Other (14)
56.0 50.0 39.0 32.0 26.0 25.0 25.0 24.0 24.0 227.0
206
Question Overview
Background information No background information
Thought Cloud
Choose Cloud
207
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating There wouldn't be drugs and alcohol around grade 8's. Better for students to go to high school More freedom for students Opportunities for peer mentoring (benefits both older and younger students) Getting electives Kids will have more electives More money for the schools Grade 8's may not get into as much trouble The grade 8s will role model for the smaller kids. It would make the grade 8s more prepared for PSO More kids in one school make more options available. There would be less bullying. Grade 8s can stay with their old friends. Grade 8s wont get confused or lost with no class changes If the grade 8s stay it would be good for the elementary schools to expand Brainstorming and sharing ideas The education of students and their well being is being thought of Grade 8's staying in elementary 48 40 39 37 34 33 26 25 24 21 21 20 17 8 7 6 6 5
participant count average rating 20 18 16 15 15 16 14 14 14 13 11 11 10 5 5 4 5 2 2.40 2.22 2.44 2.47 2.27 2.06 1.86 1.79 1.71 1.62 1.91 1.82 1.70 1.60 1.40 1.50 1.20 2.50
208
Question Overview
There wouldn't be drugs and alcohol aro Better for students to go to high schoo More freedom for students Opportunities for peer mentoring (benef Getting electives Kids will have more electives More money for the schools Grade 8's may not get into as much trou The grade 8s will role model for the sm Other (9)
48.0 40.0 39.0 37.0 34.0 33.0 26.0 25.0 24.0 111.0
209
Question Overview
Background information No background information
Thought Cloud
Choose Cloud
210
Question Overview
Choose Summary
overall rating PLEASE don't go through with the grade 8's being stuck in the elementary. I would have grades 8-12 in the high school at 100 Mile and Williams lake I would keep everything the same as it is now. Make the Ogden bigger if the changes happen Tear down the Jr. in the summer and rebuild a new one it would be better A middle school in both areas from 7-9 I would keep 100 Mile Jr. open so PSO and elementary schools won't be crowded Get more input from students Expand the elementary for Grade 8s Keep focused on the changes I would put 9-12 in odgen. 49 32 32 30 30 24 19 15 9 7 6
PLEASE don't go through with the grade I would have grades 8-12 in the high sc I would keep everything the same as it Make the Ogden bigger if the changes ha Tear down the Jr. in the summer and reb A middle school in both areas from 7-9 I would keep 100 Mile Jr. open so PSO a Get more input from students Expand the elementary for Grade 8s Other (2)
49.0 32.0 32.0 30.0 30.0 24.0 19.0 15.0 9.0 13.0
211
Q1
Converge Details
Crowding at the high school

Thought: Crowding Our school is fairly large but at times it can be incredibly difficult to navigate through the halls. I can't imagine how hard it would be if there were two more grade in our school. This contradicts my previous point to a degree, yet it is an issue you may have to face with initial options report. Classroom availability and teacher support could be harder to find. This could prove to be a striking difficulty. Thought: the amount of students in classes if the grade 9,s were to come here we would have to open up more class rooms which means expanding the school grounds and or putting the grade nines in with the grade 10,s and having a split class. Thought: the amount of students in schools if we were to move students from the junior (gr.9} to the ogden we would have to add new wings to the school.
G25
T76
T78
T79
Each area wants a different opportunity

Thought: Since theres a different proposal, each area wants and has a different opurtunity. WL kids think its a bad idea beacuase 7-12 is too young which i agree with, but in 100 mile our proposal is 9-12 which i think isnt a good idea, cant we just have a comprimise of 8-12??
G13
T21
Fewer courses/electives in Gr. 8

Thought: i wouldnt like it cause i wouldnty get electives Thought: they dont get allectives Thought: No electives Thought: Aren't given as many opportunities Thought: grade 8's don't get electives electives are whet keep kids in school, so if grade 8's don't get electives, they may feel they are mature enough to make their own decisions, there for dropping out of school as they have no motivation to be there... also as school gets harder, kids get stressed out, and electives can help ease stress
G4
T1 T3 T9 T10 T16
212
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)
Fewer courses/electives in Gr. 8

Thought: ELECTIVES My brother is in grade 7, while im in grade 9, even though i will not be the most affected by this issue, i still feel terrible, ive told my brother constantly about how i enjoy and love electives and it would be cheating him not to give him that opurtunity, if he doesnt have the trial year of grade 8 to check out which elctives and subjects he enjoys, it would be like handicapping him for the future. If he only has grade 9 to GET and FIGURE OUT which subjects he enjoys he could miss an opurtunity that i already have. Because once you get to grade 10,11,12 you start picking electives that will most benefit your future and carreer options. Thought: if grade 8s stay they wont get some courses that they would get in the junior/pso. Thought: Less courses for us to take. Staying in the elementary would mean we have less school options so it would cut back on our education. Thought: Less courses for the grade eights to take. No electives ... Thought: Also the shops for gr.8's wont be in elementary we just don't have the room. (woodwork,metalwork,cooking,etc....) Thought: The electives are also a problem because if the gr.8's stay in elementary and we have to walk to the high school for it, people are going to skip school. Only the people that care about their grades will walk to the high school. Thought: i think that its a bad choice you will not get are electives or meet knew people we have already been in the elmentry for 8 years we do not wont it to be 9!! Thought: in the elemtry we have the same teacher all the time we want different teachers that specialize in the subject not sitting in the same stuffy class room all day.. Thought: we will have the same teacher every day. we wont get a different teacher for different class's e.g math,science,social studies.
G4
T22
T28
T31
T37
T41
T42
T45
T47
T52
213
Q1
Converge Details
Future grade 8 teachers have to learn all subjects, instead of just 1 subject
Thought: future grade 8 teachers have to learn all subjects, instead of just 1 subj. grade 8's dont recieve specialized instruction for one subject Thought: less specialized teachers in high school the teachers only teach one or two subjects. where as techers in the elementary teach all of them T25
G12
T18
Getting kids to feel welcome in a new school.

Thought: Getting kids to feel welcome in a new school. The idea of a welcoming group of kids is certainly a good idea, to make the new kids to feel welcome and safe in the school.
G26
T77
Gr. 8 too old to stay in the elementary

Thought: They are to old to stay in the elementary
G11
T12
Thought: I think grade 8's will be annoyed being with younger kids in kindergarten Thought: grade 8 may try to date youngr gals may persuade younger girls to dat them, influence them in a bad way Thought: To Mature Once you get to grade 8 you become to mature to be in the same school as kindergarteners and grade 1's not only is it bad for the younger kids who WILL pick up on EVERTYTHING! and for the older kids they wont get the same choices and freedoms as they would in a highschool Thought: they would be at the elementary too long we were just there for half there life Thought: The grade eights are to old for elementary school. Thy are more mature need more responsibility Thought: we do not want to be stuck in elementary for 9 years!!! we wont meet new people and wont get new friends.
T14 T20
T23
T26
T39
T50
214
Q1
Converge Details
Grade 8's are too young for high school
Thought: I think that the grade eights should stay in the Elementary schools. I feel this because the school will be very crowded, and the different levels of maturity might cause some conflict. With such a spanned age group i feel that they might feel intimidated and not reach full potential. They might also feel uncomfortable going from elementary school straight into high school where so much change is needed. Thought: I think that the grade 8's should be in the Elementary schools. I think that they should stay in elementary because I feel that the age gap and maturity gap is too intense. I'm sure there are few grade 8's who could handle the responsibilities of high school but I feel that there are too many who wouldn't handle it well. I think it would be too soon for them to come to PSO and have to adapt so much. I would have been terrified if I had to come to PSO with the grade 12's above me. T74
G28
T72
Grade 8's should be in a high school, but not PSO

Thought: i think the grade 8's should be in a highschool, but not the pso i think i think the grade 8's should be in a highschool, but not the pso i think they should just keep the junoir? I think it would make it way easier then making our classes way more crowded then they need to be... it's just a hassle to bring them to other schools along with the grade 9's. Thought: I think the Grade eights should be in a higschool or middle school, but not the pso. The Pso is already pretty crowded only having 10-12 and having grade nines and or eights would just be crazy, they should have a middle school! KEEP THE JUNIOR
G32
T68
T69
Grade 8's who fail will stay in elementary another year

Thought: grade 8's who fail some may have to go back to elementary which would be a disaster, or they may be pushed up to high school without the core of the previous year down pat Thought: grade 8s who fail have to go back to elementary school Thought: getting grade 8s to come back to elementary will be hard. Thought: i think that the grade eights should be in the ogden
G10
T19
T24 T29 T71
215
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)
Grade 8's who fail will stay in elementary another year

they are getting to that mature age and i think that being around older kids would benefit them and how mature they are and their choices in school. alos if a grade eight fails then they would have to go back down into elementary school and i dont think that would be very fun for them.
G10
Grade 8's will be disappointed with staying in elementary school

Thought: they were looking forward to going to the higher schools Thought: the grade 8s staying in the elementary they are looking forward to moving up to the high school, grade eights need freedom, they need electives and they are too mature for elementary Thought: Grade 8's will be Dissapointed
G7
T5 T6
T13
Having enough room for the grade 8s in the elementary schools

Thought: getting room for the grade 8s in the elementary Thought: There will not be enough room for grade 8 If we stay we may have to be educated a portable. Thought: Not having enough room for 8 grades and kindergarten Every room in the 100 mile elementary school is already filled. Thought: I believe that grade 8's should not be in this school. I think the school would be far too crowded and I think with more students, the amount of bullying would increase.
G14
T27 T30
T35
T66
Having students agree to the changes

Thought: Agreement between students. Keeping all students happy may or may not be a priority of the board, but i think it would be one the key challenges in making a decision for the schools.
G9
T63
216
Q1
Converge Details
Having the school board understand the students' perspectives
Thought: Adults don't understands The adults do not know about how the students are feeling and what they want, the transition essentially is affecting the students more Thought: School board if the school board trusties are the ones making this important decision for so many students why weren't they there listening to the actual voice of the students in the school district T59
G22
T58
Increased age difference in elementary

Thought: kindergartens being exposed to grade 8 behavior grade 8's have bad language, attitude, and behavior Thought: There would be a very large difference in age. Thought: There will be a huge age difference. Little four year olds come new to school and have to be with 13 years olds. There would be a nine year age difference. Thought: age difference some older people might not like the younger kids being around. Thought: Age Difference Mixing the younger kids with the older kids. In this stage of life, each age differs so much. We are constantly changing and growing. putting grade eights and twelves together sounds like a big jump for their maturity levels. Thought: wide age group i think the grade 8's should stay in the elementary. Having kids who range from 12 years old to 18 years old is a big deal. I think it will be bad because of parties and such. Grade 12's are so much older than grade 8's and i think it is to much to have them together. The maturity levels are to broad.
G2
T15
T32 T36
T56
T61
T73
Kids have more responsibility

Thought: Kids have more responsibility they might not be ready.
G20
T55
217
Q1
Converge Details
Not having as much freedom
Thought: they need more freedom i guess Thought: they dont get more freedom Thought: Don't have as much freedom Thought: Grade 8's need freedom to make mature decisions usually all teachers treat everyone in elementary the same: as babies Thought: We are getting older and want more responsibility. We want more freedom. Thought: I think its a bad choice to keep the grade eights in elementary because We want freedom, not to be kept up in a tiny portable Thought: We have no FREEDOM the classrooms are boring the same old teachers are boring, EVEN GYM IS BORING!!!!! we have to go to the Junior or the High School. Thought: we will have no fredoom we dont wont to be in a fenced area we dont wont to have a silly note saying we can go out for lunch. its like jail in the elemetry!!!! Thought: we wont have freedom we will be stuck in a fence we dont want to have a stupid note to leave the school grounds its like a jail!!! Thought: Student anger The students who would be moving forward to the PSO wouldn't be very upset, but the grade 8's who would be left behind would have a lot of displeasure with the way they were treated. The feeling of growing up was freeing and exciting, and if I were lead to believe that I was growing, only to be shut down, I would not be a happy camper. T75 T51 T46 T43 T40 T33
G23
T2 T4 T11 T17
No transition for grade 8s

Thought: No transition This transition seems to be necessary to help kids intergrate into highschool. They need a step before they join the highschool, so they can get used to it with kids their age.
G19
T60
218
Q1
Converge Details
Only grades 10-12 should only be in PSO, no more.

Thought: I think that grade 10-12 should be in the pso, no more.
G29
T65
Students having a hard time changing schools

Thought: I think that th people from the other schools will have a hard time changing school
G18
T54
The grade 7s moving up to high school are too young

Thought: the grade 7s moving up to high school they are too young, they will be exposed to smoking, drugs, drinking, etc. not ready,
G8
T7
The grade eights need older role models.

Thought: We need role models. Thought: The grade eights need older role models.
G16
T34 T38
Thought: i think that the grade eights should be in the ogden they are getting to that mature age and i think that being around older kids would benefit them and how mature they are and their choices in school. alos if a grade eight fails then they would have to go back down into elementary school and i dont think that would be very fun for them.
T71
The schools in the different areas will have trouble competing with one another
The schools in the different areas will have trouble competing with one another Thought: School The schools in the different areas will have trouble competing with one another
G21
T57
Wanting more sport opportunities

Thought: Sports
G17
T44
219
Q1
Converge Details
(continued)
Wanting more sport opportunities

There's no contact sports in the elementary the teachers and everybody else thinks we'll get hurt!!!!! we're more smarter then that.. and in the elementary the Volleyball season barely last a month!!!! we need more tournaments not just one!!!!!! Thought: sports there is no contact sports in the elementary like some sports in are awesome in the jr but if we stay here we cant do anything cuz the teacher are worry worts they think were 2 years old!!!its retarded.. Thought: we wont get a choice of sports we will have to do the same old terrible sport every we wont have any choices
G17
T49
T53
220
Q2
Converge Details
Better for students to go to high school

Thought: I think that its good to experience highschool rather then staying at he elementary with all the younger kids. It helps them grow up
G19
T42
Brainstorming and sharing ideas

Thought: Brainstorm a lot of ideas were circulated, giving information to some of the staff members of the school to as how the students feel Thought: Students you got to see how the students of all ages interact with one another, thus giving a better idea about the school transitions, and interactions Thought: Feeling here we got to see the diversity of how all the students and some of the staff were feeling regarding the matters of so much transition
G1
T30
T31
T32
Getting electives
Thought: Electives The kids get the highschool experience from grade eight, like usual, getting the electives, and changing classes and having no bells.
G2
T33
Grade 8s can stay with their old friends.

Thought: if they stay in the elementary they can stay with their old friends.
G23
T3
Grade 8's may not get into as much trouble

Thought: grade 8's may not get into as much trouble if around younger kids, it may bring out a softer side of grade 8's resulting in less trouble making and mischief
G4
T8
221
Q2
Converge Details
Grade 8's staying in elementary
Thought: Grade 8's staying in elementary The benefits of the grade 8's staying in elementary would be that they would have another year to prepare themselves for the big changes of PSO. I feel like grade 9's are already prepared for high school so with another year in elementary, they will be more prepared. Thought: Grade eights in elementary school I feel that some key benefits with the grade eights being in elementary schools would be that the grade eights will get one extra year to mature and ready themselves for a high school life. In elementary schools they can't do home ec and such but they can prepare themselves to become more mature, and widen their variety of academics being provided so they are ready to do a higher level of work. They will be more comfortable and will not know the different between going from the junior to the PSO therefore it won't effect them as much if they had already attended the Junior. T46
G18
T45
Grade 8s wont get confused or lost with no class changes

Thought: they wont get confused with the class changes Thought: Smaller school. Not difficult to get to classes so you wouldn't get lost.
G9
T4 T23
If the grade 8s stay it would be good for the elementary schools to expand
Thought: if the grade 8s stay it would be good for the elementary to expand
G14
T18
It would make the grade 8s more prepared for PSO

Thought: it would make the grade 8s more prepared for the pso
G11
T17
Kids will have more electives

Thought: kids will have more electives they will learn more about trades they are interested in
G15
T28
222
Q2
Converge Details
More freedom for students
Thought: freedom younger kids will be allowed to walk around at lunch, and not stuck i a little area.
G3
T29
More kids in one school make more options available.

Thought: the high school will be 9 12 more kids Thought: More kids in one school make more options available. More kids in one school make getting to know different groups of kids a lot easier and funner. More kids would be down to participate in the things that school put on, such as dances and fund raisers so those would hopefully be more successful. Thought: we might have more classes we can take this would give us more choices. Thought: we could expand the school more classrooms less students in a class
G20
T1 T48
T49
T50
More money for the schools

Thought: Less money used itll give the schools more money. Thought: Money. Money may very well be the only pro of the report, i think that if the school board could put money elsewhere, it would make some schools better. Thought: The benefits would be more money for the school
G22
T34
T36
T37
Opportunities for peer mentoring (benefits both older and younger students)
Thought: grade 9's will have role models instead of having to role model grade 8's Thought: grade 9"s will have role models grade 10,11 and 12 will provide a good role modelship Thought: We would be role models for the younger students.
G21
T7 T10
T15
223
Q2
Converge Details
(continued)
Opportunities for peer mentoring (benefits both older and younger students)
Thought: The younger students could find an older role model, or assistance. The younger students could be helped with their studies by older students with a larger understanding of the subject. Thought: People coming together. It will be good, having so many kids together. Grade 12's working with all the younger kids, i think it would be a good opening for tutoring and such. Thought: Maturity Levels Bringing students to a larger school will increase their thought processes of their image and actions. When faced with students who are 4 years older then you, you tend to be less bold and strident. The actions of the elders could be mimicked by the young, and a safer, cleaner school environment could be followed out.
G21
T39
T43
T47
The education of students and their well being is being thought of

Thought: the education of students and their well beings are being thought of
G17
T35
The grade 8s will role model for the smaller kids.

Thought: We would be role models for the younger children at the elementary school. Thought: the grade 8s will role model for the smaller kids. Thought: they would be role models in elementary but i still think the eights should come here. because they would get all their electives and lots more benefits thatt they would not get in elementary school that i think would help towards maturing them and thier future. Thought: they would have more role models in elementary school the grade 9's would mature faster, and they would learn faster about the caareers that they have, and would get a better understanding about what happens after grade 12, they would learn more of that,
G6
T12 T16 T40
T44
224
Q2
Converge Details
There would be less bullying.
Thought: There would be less bullying. No older kids to bully us. Thought: less bullying Thought: There would be less bullying going around. T20 T21
G10
T14
There wouldn't be drugs and alcohol around grade 8's.

Thought: We would be kept away from drugs and alcohol. Thought: kept away from drugs! Thought: There wouldn't be drugs and alcohol.
G13
T13 T19 T22
225
Q3
Converge Details
A middle school in both areas from 7-9

Thought: a middle school in both places from 7-9 this will give all of the kids a fair chance to get used to high school Thought: not shut down the junior put grade 7,8,9 in the junior and k to 6 in the elementary
G1
T9
T20
I would have grades 8-12 in the high school at 100 Mile and Williams lake
Thought: i would let the grade 8s to go to the higher schools they will have more freedom Thought: grade 8-12 grade 8's will have role models to look up to... after the initial costs of renovations to expand PSO it will be well worth it for numerous reasons Thought: have 8-12 in both highschools and K-7 in elementary there are no true benfits from doing anything different! Thought: I would have grades 8-12 in the high school at 100 Mile and Williams lake Thought: grade 8-12 IN BOTH OF THE HIGHSCHOOLS Thought: make the grades that go to high school the same in both of the places make sure the grades each have the same opportunities Thought: make both of the high schools 8-12 Thought: Leave the elementary a K-7 school and make the PSO a 8-9 school. Thought: just not make it so hard have the grade eights come up they just got out of elementary Thought: let grade 8 and up go to highschool this way kids wont need to go back to elementary Thought: Put grade 8's in PSO They cant stay in elementary another year, its too long to be with five year olds. They need the change , they need to start being prepared. Grade nine is too late . Thought: i would put grades 8-12 in the ogden
G4
T3
T4
T5
T6 T8 T10
T11 T15 T22
T24
T25
T37
226
Q3
(continued)
Converge Details
I would have grades 8-12 in the high school at 100 Mile and Williams lake
i think putting eights in with the rest of us would be a change for the better and benifit everybody in some way. Thought: I would not separate the grade eights and nines. Putting the grade eights back into the elementary is hard on elementary schools and on the students. Its not a good feeling and would be detrimental to our school's community. The nines need to be in the PSO, but on that note as do the eights. It is something that brings the youth of our community and the PSO would be an excellent place with the younger grades within it. Thought: Bring the grade 8's to the PSO. They have been looking forward to getting out of elementary school for awhile so it would be quite the letdown if they were to stay in elementary for another year. They deserve the opportunities available to past grade 8's, such as electives. Also having more students in one school would make a diverse amount of electives more available for everyone!
G4
T40
T41
Get more input from students

Thought: give more choice get lots of kids give their opinion Thought: Elder students I would talk to the elder students with the staff and school board trusties to get a better understanding an an idea of what to do. because they have been through the process, and the younger students from the elementary schools do not understand what is happening to the fullest degree
G5
T23
T28
I would keep 100 Mile Jr. open so PSO and elementary schools won't be crowded
Thought: I would keep 100 Mile Jr. open so the the PSO and elementary schools wont be over crowded Thought: I would just leave the junoir the way it is. Why are they even getting rid of it? like c'mon.... just keep it and we wouldn't have this problem. Thought: KEEP THE JUNIOR. it was good thing for me to have to prepare for the PSo, nd I think all the Kids should be able to have that opportunity. Thought: I think we should keep the Junior. Whatever school the kids change too is
G6
T26
T31
T33
T34
227
Q3
(continued)
Converge Details
I would keep 100 Mile Jr. open so PSO and elementary schools won't be crowded
going to be to crowded and it might effect their education.
G6
I would keep everything the same as it is now.

Thought: i would keepthe schools how they are Thought: I would keep everything the same as it is now. I think it works well to have two grades of high school students together than three grades and have K-7 in the elementary school. Thought: I would like to keep every thing the same. Keep the grade K-7 at the elementary, grade 8-9 at the junior and 10-12 at to PSO. Thought: just keep the elementary and the JR open it would be better for ALL OF US !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! keep it K TO 7 in the elementary Thought: leave it the way it is why make changes when its fine? Thought: I wouldn't do much. I cannot think of anything i would do other than just not do it. Thought: i would keep the school systems the same. i wouldnt change anything Thought: I wouldn't do anything differently. Thought: Leave it how it is. Thought: I wouldn't change anything right now I feel that people are comfortable being where they are right now. With the grade nines possibly coming here that would be enough change for a few years. If somewhere down the line they wanted to change things again that would be okay. But for the time being i feel that things should stay with little change at a time and not shock any of the kids or make anyone feel uncomfortable. Thought: nothing i believe these ideas have both advantages and disadvantages
G8
T1 T13
T14
T19
T21
T27
T30 T32 T35 T38
T42
228
Q3
Converge Details

Keep focused on the changes
Thought: focused on change keep the discussion focused on what is happening rather then extra things in the schools such as bullying etc.
G9
T29
Make the Ogden bigger if the changes happen

Thought: i would make the ogden bigger if this happens
G10
T2
Expand the elementary for Grade 8s

Thought: i wouldent do anything different accept expand the elementary for grade 8s
G11
T12
PLEASE don't go through with the grade 8's being stuck in the elementary.
Thought: I would also have K-7 in the Elementary's Thought: PLEASE dont put the gr8s int elem tear down the elementary and make god damn new one new Jesus and keep the jr open PLEEEEEEEAAAAASSSSEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!i hate the elementary!!!! Thought: PLEASE don't go through with the grade 8's being stuck in the elementary. IT JUST NOT RIGHT! makes no sense
G12
T7 T16
T17
Tear down the Jr. in the summer and rebuild a new one it would be better
Thought: Tear down the Jr. in the summer and rebuild a new one it would be better for us.
G13
T18
I would put 9-12 in odgen.

Thought: I would put 9-12 in odgen.
G15
T36
229
The following is a summary of comments/questions made by public persons and is not meant to be a document of verbatim transcription from the following meeting: 100 Mile House Junior Consultation with public regarding Initial Options Report November 8th, 2012 at 6:30 pm:

Input # 1 - closures will affect teachers and students at the Junior. How will it affect
Input # 2 Input # 3 Input # 4 Input # 5 Input # 6 Input # 7
them? Are you doing the meetings because its mandatory or because you care? why close the Junior and not the elementary and move it into the Junior? if you keep it K-8, how will you expand the 100 Mile Elementary? even with the ground being contaminated with gas? are these changes for next year? not in the middle of the year? it would be better to close the elementary than the Junior. If sold will someone benefit from it? Closed bid where someone gets it for next to nothing? Will grade 8s have electives? if the Junior sold where would the money be used? In our community? change the Junior into a pool and have Ogden students work at it. is it possible for PSO to have 8-12? cheaper putting both schools together and putting money into PSO. grade 7 grad isnt the same if we arent moving on. Already have our grad sweaters give us 2 hoodies and move us to the Junior? Already have our grad hoodies. next meeting have someone develop FAQ brochure. You could see a quick overview and get up to speed only possible for people who have computers. Our First Nations community doesnt all have computers. you havent updated your page since last time. Only information about Williams Lake, not 100 Mile House. is the only possibility closing a school? kids going into grade 8. What will their school year look like next year? Their environment, how would it run? would PSO be renovated by the time the kids get there? electives are a big issue. Pre-trade program, grade 8 starts to dabble in this. what about electives for grade 8s? Learning, Growing and Belonging Together
230
Page 2 of 3
Input # 22
- kids coming into grade 8 flagged with academic needs. When they are
Input # 23 Input # 24 Input # 25 Input # 26 Input # 27 Input # 28 Input # 29 Input # 30 Input # 31 Input # 32 Input # 33 Input # 34 Input # 35 Input # 36 Input # 37 Input # 38 Input # 39
put into special programs, how will you meet those needs? Alternate, how will those needs be met at the elementary level? if PSO is overcrowded, what about safety. Fire regulations? Are you exceeding this and how will you address this? it would only take one incident for it to be a problem. what about if kids came in for tournaments etc.? what would the Junior property be used for if sold. Who would want it? if the school isnt sold and just sits for years, would you just save money by not having it open? what would school look like for next year. What about portables? grade 8s in elementary school, would it look like grade 7? are facilities at PSO sufficient for 600 (maximum capacity)? why would 39 students make a big difference in deciding if PSO could hold grade 8s? my son in grade 8 got to choose his electives this year. busing kids into PSO loses time when going into electives. That is a cost also. if grade 8 stay back will they be prepared for high school? wouldnt it be disruptive to school to have kids moving around the school? are the teachers fully trained to teach all curriculum? Will they get as good of an education this way?
- thank you for the answers. This is the first time we are getting answers. - you dont have the aftermath dealt with but you are still making a
decision without the implementation.

- timeline, what will that look like? Specialized teachers for grade 8s?
Planning on where grades go in a building. Bring in specialized teachers for grades 6-8 for smoother transition. - changes happen to kids in grade 8. Social emotional needs are different. - good to listen to all questions and concerns. You must have some ideas by now about the pros/cons of proposed change. What is your biggest concern?
- what are the teachers opinions? - is Buffalo Creek up for closing? Why close it when its newer than
Forest Grove? How do you decide what school closes? - what about increased costs of implementing? Will they balance out in the end? - what about cross-border kids, will there be enough room for them?
231
Page 3 of 3
Input # 46
- how much of a profile do you have of the community? Cost of living,
food banks, forestry concerns, health, etcWhat will happen with my childs education? Have a big world view of the community. This is now an additional worry for people to face.
Input # 47 Input # 48 Input # 49 Input # 50 Input # 51 Input # 52 Input # 53 Input # 54 Input # 55 Input # 56 Input # 57 - north and south end issues. Are the kids in the south end going to have -
the same options as the kids in the north? not the same but as many options? you didnt answer at all. You are back and forth in your answers. Its frustrating. we aren't a rural school. Thats not the situation in this area. do people in the community get to vote in each community? will there be enough time to implement? if elementary schools go to grade 8 is the building up to standards. Will you need to upgrade? do you have enough outlets to service all parts of the school? Computers? if they had to remove the computer labs where would the money come from? what would happen with a population increase? Costs of new school? It seems like some options have been made to balance the budget but I am not hearing any actual ideas on dealing with the aftermath of the situation. God gave us 2 ears and 1 mouth for a reasonLOL. The next 2 years of school the grade 8 and 9s will be guinea pigs. We wont have enough time to implement the classes by 2013. Do people get a vote on the configuration in their community? Are any of the schools actually going to close? Is that the only option to resolve the money issues? Everyone is asking about electives, if the grade 8s stay behind. Will they be ready/prepared in math, science and language?
- Why the Junior and not the elementary? Any concern about gas? - would be cheaper to put money just into PSO to extend a school than
work on both schools - when are the closures happening? Where will the money go? What would a day for grade 8s look like? If they are in portables, if they stay in elementary?
- the closures will affect teachers and staff. - what would the teacher ratio be in classrooms, alternate programs?
232
The following is a summary of comments/questions made by public persons and is not meant to be a document of verbatim transcription from the following meeting: Buffalo Creek Elementary Consultation with public regarding Initial Options Report, November 22nd, 2012 at 6:36 pm

Input # 1 Input # 2 Input # 3 Input # 4 Input # 5 Input # 6 Input # 7 has anything come of the suggestions from other meetings? will this be open to the public? how did Buffalo Creek get singled out for closure? is it possible regarding the well to get more information about where the well is situated so we can fund-raise to have the well moved/resituated? - why would the Board be against that? - why was Forest Grove re-opened? Mr. Van Osch said he was righting a wrong at an earlier meeting. Our schools are 10 minutes apart. - you keep saying you want to close the school closest to town but this a better, newer school with a better gym. Its about the kids. We arent that much closer to town than Forest Grove. Facility is better at Buffalo Creek. - regarding parking lot and traffic problems, the same trucks go by both schools. - there are kids who go right past Forest Grove to come to Buffalo Creek. Students learn better at smaller schools. You are taking away from the kids by closing smaller schools. One on one time with staff. Small schools are better for education. - how much new information are you collecting versus information collected from old Boards? - why were Lac La Hache, Forest Grove and the other small schools not considered for closure, just our school? - 108 Mile school didnt shrink. It used to hold more when my kids went through. - it seems like the decision is already made. I had asked about FAQ brochure in 100 Mile. Places are advertised by proximity to schools, houses. - can a copy be sent to the schools so we can all see it? - you talk about bad access and congestion and its not good. It seems like your decision is short sighted. You will never see a new school here because it will take years. What will you do with the kids in the short term? Make sure you go through and see how much it would cost to re-open a school. Dont close and open schools to try and fix wrongs. - talk to parents at Forest Grove and let them come take a look at Buffalo Creek. I live in the middle of both. It concerns me that 50% of Forest Grove School is closed down. It deteriorates when this happens. - when you block off parts of a school it doesnt stay the same. Im not saying you should do that here.
Input # 8 Input # 9
Input # 16
Input # 17
233
Page 2 of 4
Input # 25
- 100 Mile Elementary has congestion issues in parking. What is the capacity of the Junior and 100 Mile Elementary? - why close the junior as opposed to the elementary? - if you close Buffalo Creek school what is the date this would happen? - from a kids point of view, the transition is important. - what about building code. Is there a report on the well? - misconception about our well. We use bottled water because its cold for drinking. - if 100 Mile Elementary moves to the Junior its been done in Clinton as a k-12. Regarding all kids at the Ogden, the toilets need to be looked at. They are no good. Forest Grove is a nice school but the wing that is closed has power and heating. When the school was closed the furnaces were pulled out and then replaced. Buffalo Creek is a nicer school. Forest Grove playground is inadequate. Playground needs upgrading. Buffalo Creek has a larger area to play and more open to see kids playing. Forest Grove got a grant to get drums to entice kids to go to school. If the well is a problem at Buffalo Creek, why wasnt it addressed a long time ago? If they can check it out to see whats wrong, why cant we have access to fix it? - thanks the Board for their answer. I sent questions to feedback.ca. I wanted the Board to answer the questions, not Bonnie. There were 2 retired district staff who justified the number of staff at the top end. - you cant say that any money you spend on teachers is a good investment. - announcement from radio to ensure each child is taught how they learn. Where is that money? If you put them all in bigger schools with bigger classes, isnt this going against the plan? - greater affect of sending kids to larger schools. Is it for sure that one school has to close in the south or is it up in the air? - when you make your decision think about it. I live in the 108 and spent $1500./year to drive my kids here because its a good school. - look at the child. Some kids are able to make it in a large environment and some arent. I moved my grandson to this school. He had been here before and then went to large schools and didnt like it or fit in. He chose this school when we moved back because he fit in and felt welcomed. He is in grade 3 and loves it here. Some kids are pushed through the system. I dont want that for my grandson. Huge issue to fill schools to capacity. Not the right choice for my grandson. If you close the school and send kids elsewhere they may not go to Forest Grove. They may choose a different school. They will go where they are cared for and not just a number. Best education should be number 1. If you close this school will the funds go to Forest Grove? Will services follow my grandson? Cuts made in the past. How will services be protected? - what is the plan for the land and buildings if Buffalo Creek closes? - if Buffalo Creek is closed isnt there some cost to the district? - what about equipment. Put into another school? What happens in the future if you make these cuts? What will it look like in 5 years if numbers decline?
234
Page 3 of 4
Input # 34
- why arent we doing a big cut now? You make all the changes and then you will close more schools? You will close Forest Grove eventually. Why not just do it all now. Close both now and send everyone to town. - how long can we just keep squeezing? - have you looked at the cost of updating Forest Grove to accommodate Buffalo Creek kids? - will there be a new Facility Audit? - this wont have an effect on our well situation? - with the part of Forest Grove not being used, how is this for our kids health? Mold, mice, dust etc. Not the best situation. How do you plan on tackling this? - what are the chances that we wont have to do this again in 5 or 6 years if this happens? - 100 Mile Elementary isnt a desirable location with gas underground and gopher problems. - since 1999 we have done this. How much has this cost? Money went into Support Services and then you close the Junior. This is expensive. How much is it costing? Bite the bullet and do it once and for all. - if you have to close them do it once for one transition so we dont have to do it again - close the Junior and move the little kids to town. We have gone down the road too many times. Bite the bullet and do it once and for all. - support services needs to go somewhere. We had money spent on the office being moved there. - its jeopardizing our kids. - Trustee Van Osch, how can you vote on a school that is closing where your kids are? - Trustee Van Osch, your wife works at Forest Grove. - Trustee Van Osch, we know how hard you fought to keep Forest Grove open. Your wife works there. Will you pull yourself away from the vote or pressure the Board to vote for Forest Grove to stay open? - conflict of interest with your wife there? - I just want to see the best school kept open. I wanted to know if Trustee Van Oschs opinion will affect the Boards decision. - distance isnt an issue. What area will grow more? - deficit, do you have a figure of what you will save if you go ahead with closure? - clarification of savings? How big is the deficit right now? - busing, you are jeopardizing our kids because of other peoples choices to live out so far. - why are our students affected least? - does saving include the cost of closing down and moving schools/offices? - what will you save on staffing? - you wont need all the staff if the kids go to Forest Grove. - asks the Board to give pro/con of each school. - you have to evaluate each school before you make a decision. - does Forest Grove meet guidelines for different funding?
Input # 35 Input # 36 Input # 37 Input # 38 Input # 39 Input # 40 Input # 41 Input # 42
Input # 50 Input # 51 Input # 52 Input # 53 Input # 54 Input # 55 Input # 56 Input # 57 Input # 58 Input # 59 Input # 60 Input # 61 Input # 62
235
Page 4 of 4
Input # 63 Input # 64 Input # 65 Input # 66 Input # 67 Input # 68 Input # 69 Input # 70 Input # 71
- why didnt you leave McLease Lake open? - it sounds like youve already made up your mind. Is there anything we could do here to make you happy? - people would feel better if we had more choices. - how did the Board come up with these options? - did someone say to you that you needed to cut money from the budget? - who came up with the numbers? - cant you go to the government and tell them what you are facing? - what schools did you look at regarding the Guiding Principles? - no document we can look at regarding ratings? I want to know what school to send my kid to. How can you choose Buffalo Creek? How did you measure one school against another? Forest Grove can offer better opportunities than Buffalo Creek? difference in distance is 10 minutes. school of choice. Where is the catchment area boundary between schools? at one time French Immersion was considered for Buffalo Creek. Is this something you would look at? too bad we have to have French as a second language. Shuswap is what my family has learned as a second language. I want to follow Leslie (teacher) wherever she goes. My choices may be limited if schools are full. school act, are we entitled to the education we have now. look at teaching and academic standard before making that decision. with all the information you have from the public, what are the chances you will change your opinion completely? Re-doing all of this. if all that happens and you decide to close more schools. Would you leave everything open for one whole year? closing Lac La Hache School, Tom Turner said he could fit in the students into the 108. Poll the students. Some students say they have never ever seen anything. Why not? It is not the childrens fault that people decide to live farther out so why jeopardize our children? How much new information are you collecting for yourselves versus passed Boards? long-term considerations for maintenance if its closed.
236
The following is a summary of comments/questions made by public persons and is not meant to be a document of verbatim transcription from the following meeting: Glendale Consultation with public regarding Initial Options Report November 6th, 2012 at 6:30 pm: Following is a Summary of Comments and Questions From the Public: Presentation (PowerPoint): Glendale - PAC, Teachers, Parents. (Board members received paper copies)
Input # 1 Input # 2 - school is a constant in a childs life. Why consider taking this away from
them? Vandalism doesnt happen here, its a safe place.

- insecure child would rather be home with mom than go to new school.
Input # 3
Unsuccessful in last school. May get lost in system at bigger school. Community is good for students at Glendale. (Letter given to Board) Glendale is an academic school, not into sports. Students get a good education. Teachers care at our school. Kids arent pushed through. Teachers care about students here. three sisters, one hasnt started here yet. Wants her to get the chance to come here. Year-round calendar is great. Children lose a lot in the summer. How can that be prevented? teachers care about students. Why is 7-12, the most unsafe proposal, still being thought about? It was the most rejected of all. debate about 2 campuses 1 high school. What were your second or third options other than the above mentioned? protect educational choices respect students. Maximize use of elementary schools. Provide a smooth transition to new schools, not 2 campuses. do you have a second choice? high school model doesnt follow that principle. Glendale has had a great experience here. Programs of choice is critical. Support programs of choice regardless of what schools are closed. Large elementary schools can work if done right. Rather than avoiding transitions, support healthy transitions.
- is this decision already made and the meeting a formality to appease the
public? - wants her 3 year old brother to come here. Teachers have seen her potential here. Friends in all grades, no bullying. - grade 6, too young to go to high school. Doesnt want to get put in a Learning, Growing and Belonging Together 237
Page 2 of 3
locker.
Input # 14 - went to Horsefly as a child. Doesnt want child to worry about going to
Input # 15
high school in grade 7. Intimidation factor in high school is huge. Students should feel safe in school. Teachers and parents need to be involved. - Cataline can be closed and sold to TRU. Move Fox Mountain kids to Glendale catchment. Glendale is a good learning environment. Cataline students can go to Nesika. Under 4 age group is higher now than it was during the baby boom. There is nothing wrong with split classes, families are split classes.
- parent of autistic son. We chose Glendale after looking at all other
Input # 16
schools in town. This is the only school 100% committed to helping him. His TA is great as well as the rest of the staff. They ensure sons success.
Input # 17 - if you move the French Program will it be the final move and how will it fit
into Nesika that is already near capacity? We are enjoying our transition to Glendale. Already made one transition. Have you thought about this or will we have to do it again in 2 years?
Input # 18 - mother of student in Kindergarten. Death of brother last year was
Input # 19
Input # 20
consideration when choosing school. Teachers have been great. Support is important. - good education at the school. Great school, wonderful atmosphere for children to learn and grow in. Stable place for children. Listen to your hearts. - Glendale is an excellent school. Business decision to close school. When the French Immersion school is moved it needs room to grow. As you look at a model other than current option for high school, what is your option for growth of French Immersion?
- I appreciate you have to close schools. - you guys have already been making decisions for 8 months and just
Input # 24
Input # 25
telling us now. - parent from French Immersion program. Was concerned about balanced calendar. Community support is low for balanced calendar and French program. We need to improve support for them to make them thrive. The calendar works for working parents and childcare concerns. - apologizes for offending Trustee Cooper about balanced calendar. If Glendale had traditional calendar with French Immersion would we still be on the chopping block? When there has been a threat of closure, parents take their kids out of our school. They are afraid to put their kids here. - declining enrollment can change. Investment in the community (jobs) can change things. Give us a chance to thrive with the town. Learning, Growing and Belonging Together 238
Page 3 of 3
your decisions are made on the thought that we will lose kids doesnt want school to close because its fun. why isnt K 8 a good option? Explain referring to the grade7's, youre not really putting them back in Glendale since Kindergarten. In grade 6 now with the same kids. Good school spirit. Sister is 1 years old and she wants her to go there. - why isnt there an election for a new Board member? - Why was Glendale chosen to close? - President of Kwaleen PAC. Comment about unemployment. Williams Lake is logging and mining town and balanced calendar needs to be looked at. We need to have good schools to attract new people to town. This removes choice and quality from the district.
- there are other schools students can go to. - not racist, not white vs. Native. If you want to attract people to Williams
Lake what do you want? You have to give them a reason to come. Cant attract families when there are capacity issues. - what is the difference between 7 12 and a middle school? In support of smaller schools.
- middle school is more cost effective than busing students between two
campuses. - fan of small school. Went to Prince George school with grade 1-12 in one class with one teacher. Elementary kids need to feel safe. It prepares them for life. Choices are important in Williams Lake. Put them all into one school.
- Grade 7 at high school isnt a good idea. How will you keep young kids
Input # 39
Input # 40
away from gang problems? Have you looked at Columneetza and Nesika together for grades 9-12? - what about the gang problem? How do you keep vulnerable grade 7s out of gang activity?
239
The following is a summary of comments/questions made by public persons and is not meant to be a document of verbatim transcription from the following meeting: Kwaleen Elementary Consultation with public regarding Initial Options Report November 20th, 2012 at 6:30 pm:
Following is a Summary of Comments and Questions From the Public: Presentations, PowerPoint submitted to the Board of Trustees.
Input # 1 - have you thought through the Thoughtstream? Many not invited so it is
Input # 2 Input # 3
biased. Numbers wont reflect the true feelings because not everyone used it and some schools have smaller numbers. - Thoughtstream doesnt have everyones thoughts on it. - I appreciate that you have a difficult job. You cant make everyone happy. I moved here because of the community. My catchment will be Marie Sharpe and only went for 3 days because of issues. Would you put your kids in that school? Im in banking and you have a big job with finance. We need to cut costs in the least successful places, not the most successful places. We need to re-evaluate our priorities and where our value goes for the dollar. Why Kwaleen? If Kwaleen has a high level of non-catchment kids perhaps there is a reason?
- do you have a better way of judging schools? - teaching is done to the lowest common denominator. - feels young children in a grade (December), arent ready for grades 7-12 -
Input # 10
school. if shutting down schools, what happens to school of choice? My kids go here because I choose this school. my kids wont go to Marie Sharpe so where will they go? why are the trustees here? This is the best school I've ever gone to. Ask your kids if they would want to move to a different school. Do you really want grade 7s to smoke pot (drugs) etc? Im impressed with you (student) and others who have spoken. School should be kept open. Board sounds political. There are enough people here to warrant keeping it open. Where will kids go if catchment school is closed? Can they choose?
- none of my kids go to public school yet. Considering home schooling. - Ive heard that school is full. Sending kids in grade 7 to high school may
not be the best idea for making more room. Learning, Growing and Belonging Together
240
Page 2 of 5
Input # 13
- it sounds like its about money. Government offloads to schools, schools
offload to PACs. An option of a needs budget should be considered to keep more neighbourhood schools open. Have you considered this?
Input # 14 - catchment, describe the process of assigning catchment in Williams
Lake. How does closing 2 schools that by virtue of their location generate revenue, benefit the district fiscally? Is it not a contradiction to say we need to close schools to save money but give us nearly $300,000? - is there a person who authorizes those changes? - direct staff to make alternate reports to look at. Will the school Board direct its staff to prepare several alternative options reports using the information gathered from the various presentations provided to the Board, so that a better choice may be achieved in January?
- this isnt enough time. - you represent the kids, but not saying the same things the kids want you
to say.
- have each of you individually asked if the decision is in the best interest -
Input # 23
of students, not dollars? Each of you answer please. does closing Kwaleen School fit into that perspective? you aren't considering the safely of our schools. we hear about a silent majority who supports you. Why is there opinion more important than ours? Friends or neighbours who tell you in the store shouldnt count more than those of us who come to meetings. what is the obsession of keeping Marie Sharpe Elementary? Put them in WLSS and keep Kwaleen and Glendale open. Give Nesika students school of their choice. Make Nesika part of Columneetza so closures are, Marie Sharpe, School Board, GORW and Wildwood. Put all of them in WLSS school because its only 1 block away from Marie Sharpe, this is the newest school in their area. Keep Kwaleen and Glendale open. learn when I came to Williams Lake. Amount of % of First Nations funding in each school? Standards need to be played out through the whole school system. Engagement and prior information is important. What percentage of population is First Nations for schools closing? If a student is kicked out does funding stop or does it get spent elsewhere in the system? Teachers may not know the history of First Nations.
Input # 24
- First Nations representation. Out west I wasnt taught properly. Had to
Input # 25
- Kwaleen is Shuswap. All students are Kwaleen kids, not seen by colour
or race.
241
Page 3 of 5
Input # 26
- on behalf of parents. Involved with DPAC for 6 years. I dont feel
parents are well represented and am stepping down as DPAC Chair. Parents educate children. 70% of their education comes from parents and they deserve a voice. What is your vision for changes in allowing more value on parent consultation as advisors in the future? DPAC has never had opportunity to advise the Board as per our legislated role
Input # 27 - thanks to those who did the presentation. If there wasnt anyone here
but the Board and the presentation that should be enough to convince them to keep the school open. There arent many schools open on this side of the lake. Why us and not a school elsewhere. We pay for you, we are your boss. Dont close a school in the middle of the biggest future development there will be in Williams Lake.
Input # 28 - one word missing, relationships. This system is an analogy to that.
People dont trust you. If kids dont trust teachers, they wont do anything for us either. Parents want kids in classes where they get noticed. I dont want your job. We have good schools because we have relationships with our students. Consider that you are closing down the wrong schools. - there are no right schools. - why not bus Marie Sharpe students to schools that are safer?
- you say we have options, this is our school option. Why do you think -
Input # 33
closing our school doesnt affect our community? I appreciate your position and that you have to make hard decisions. Is consolidating Nesika and Cataline in Columneetza an option? Having one high school in the WLSS building? if you had all the vulnerable kids together with other schools wouldnt they do better with role models? Cost savings seem to be about giving high school more and less for the elementary. Quality for older kids daughter has help at school and gets help because its a smaller school. lobby businesses in town for money. Do you promise that classes will stay under 30 kids? Trillium report, Kwaleen was at capacity and still put on the chopping block. The same was true for Glendale. People left our schools out of fear when the Board threatened to close them then. This Board has continued on the same path.
- we lost students when the last report came out. - 7-12 scenario. Our schools are at the bottom of the province for
academics. Putting grade 7s into high school isnt a good idea.

- we have a problem and you are putting the grade 7s into the mix. - point 8 of frequently asked questions (clarification). Facility Condition
Report. Has the Board seen this report and what did you make of it?
242
Page 4 of 5
Input # 41
- what kind of movement and choice will be available to children and
Input # 42 Input # 43 Input # 44 Input # 45 Input # 46 Input # 47 Input # 48 Input # 49 Input # 50
families with this report? People make choices on what is best for their child. If schools are over capacity as shown on website, what about school of choice? What will happen to the over capacity kids at those schools? define catchment again. how will we make it so all students can go together? having students stable in a community is important. what about my kids, 3 of them. They could be in different schools. Can sibling stay together? how is this making kids feel like they belong? Im a teacher and we have to work with Sense of Belonging. your school (French Imm.) moved as a whole. Ours wont. Its not the same thing. isnt it better for vulnerable students to move to a positive environment? its a parents job to make sure their kids get to school. person knows of a student in grade 5 who will have two transitions and he is a vulnerable student. It seems like you are saying some vulnerable kids are more important than other vulnerable kids. Put all catchment kids back into Marie Sharpe as a good influence. Move kids back to where they should be for catchment. Transition is affecting everyone as a whole this way and not targeting. Take out school of choice. at that time.
- if you have to close schools make it city wide. Revamp catchment areas - three closures is dramatic. How necessary is it? Is it short cited? Why
Input # 53 Input # 54 Input # 55 Input # 56 Input # 57 Input # 58 Input # 59 Input # 60 Input # 61 Input # 62
is Donna Barnett saying Funding Protection isnt terminated? Would you describe for us the process of assigning catchment in Williams Lake. 7-12 proposal. Have you considered the environment? The dominate culture will be 7-9 who are emotionally challenged you are playing with us like we are a game, poker chips. you will continue to get the grant for our school for one year after we are closed? two schools receive that funding. This isnt beneficial to keeping them open? how much are we saving by closing our school alone? wrap up where we go from here. Is it written in stone or can it be changed? Will you take time to consider options brought forward. is there a commitment to issue another options report? I will produce a report for you there were 5 or 6 other options presented. we are looking at a commitment that you will look at new options. It seems you already have made up your mind. is this lip service that you came to let us talk? Learning, Growing and Belonging Together 243
Page 5 of 5
- will there be a public presentation about other options? Not just on the -
extension. was Ann Stevenson sold or leased? what about Poplar Glades land? what about Crescent Heights? why not leased? grade 7s in high school concerns me. Organizing is difficult. This comes with teacher or parent doing this for them. I believe this is developmental. would grade 7s have one teacher? What kind of movement and choice will be available to parents and families with this initial option? The new number with this plan have Cataline 16 over capacity and Nesika 20 over and the current enrollment on the current catchment totals is 16 but with the removal (230) from the current we have a missing 10 students not placed and while the totals 1506, cal. enrollment and 1576, cal. capacity that is 70 spots with 45 at 150 Mile, and 7 at Chilcotin. How necessary is 3 elementary schools? Is it short-sighted with long term consequences particularly when MLA Donna Barnett is telling constituents that the funding protection is not going to be terminated?
Input # 71
- school closure is dramatic and permanent. 3 closures is really dramatic!
Input # 72
- close Marie Sharpe and spread the vulnerable children out so they have
role models, rather than lumping them all together.
244
The following is a summary of comments/questions made by public persons and is not meant to be a document of verbatim transcription from the following meeting: Wildwood Elementary Consultation with public regarding Initial Options Report November 29nd, 2012 at 6:13 pm: Following is a Summary of Comments and Questions From the Public:
Input # 1 Input # 2 Input # 3 Input # 4 - handouts for Trustees and District Staff. Has a child who goes to Wildwood. This is affecting our children deeply. - we are trying to embrace the First Nations culture. - our language and culture start at kindergarten. - talks about highlights of letter in handout. Impact of field trips on students. Healing Circles in the school have been very effective. Inclusive school for kids and parents. Shame to tear out heart of community. - bought house in Wildwood in part because of the school. My step daughter is First Nations. They learn about this at school. They learn that there is no difference between people because of race. I went to a large school and my education wasnt as good as my sons is here. - daughter goes here, in grade 2. We live in Deep Creek and she has a long bus ride. I was afraid for her to ride the bus. With the small school the kids are all recognized. - reads part of Mission Statement from district website. If you close Wildwood you might as well shred that. - we have been to 3 different schools in the district. We were going to bus them to their old school but they hated the ride. It was so bad we had to switch them to Wildwood. - all the kids feel comfortable talking to other parents here. - we have great kids. We have values that mesh here. - we feel so strongly that you may end up losing all these kids from the District. - we are pleading for our school to stay open. I wear many hats. I am part of my grandchildrens life. We didnt like the elite segregation in town. It happens all the time. Community needs to stay open. Society runs amuck without a healthy community. Why cant we be to grade 7? If you take away stuff you colonize us like was done to the aboriginal people years ago. You have all been kids and know what big schools do to children. Is it about the money? What about the kids? Where is your value or emotion? No one is listening, why? - if it wasnt for the community it would have been shut down a long time ago. You arent learning from history. - would like Bob Simpson to respond. Arent you, the Trustees, supposed to be for the school, students and parents? Dont you lobby? - clarification on 1 hour bus ride. It is from here to town because of all the stops.
Input # 5
Input # 6
Input # 7 Input # 8
245
Page 2 of 5
- what about kids on the streets? Are they being counted? Is there no sense of belonging? - no longer school grant? Do First Nations get extra funding to come here? - any other options for funding? Community schools? - is that an option here? - question regarding independent schools. - what about an education coordinator here with adult literacy? - will have to go to WL next year for grade 4. Unsure of what that will be like. Will have to ride the bus and I get sick on the bus. I like my teachers here. I have a good principal. I like the healing circles. We say a lot of sorrys. I like recess. I hope you dont shut down our school. - I would feel bad if our school closed because I like our school. Ive never been to a bigger school before. I like gym, math and science and I like the Shuswap Language. We learned two drum songs. At this school we do writing and journals, printing, art. My bus ride is 1 hr. 20 min. each way. - gives petition for keeping the school open to Board. Dont know which Trustee made this statement reluctant to close schools where it is the heart of the community. This was said in 2011 by a Trustee. They wanted to give us a try for younger kids. Closing Wildwood would be voiding this statement. - I love the k-3 setting. Im fine with sending them to WL in grade 4. I thought it was agreed on to allow us 5 year. - I was shocked by this. You just put money into the school. - refers to Trustee Van Osch and Forest Grove. - if you close our school dont you still have costs to keep the building up? - regarding statement made in 2011. Making the school a one-room school would be more cost effective than closing us down and then re-opening. Everything would have to be brought up to code. Cost effective keeping us k3. Our enrollment is not declining. Our enrollment is going up. I live in town and drive my kids here every day. I dont want to send my kids to schools in town. He has autism and needs extra help that he gets here. Since coming here my sons speech has improved. The staff are able to remove my son from class when he melts down. We can do this because its a small school. - we are an old fashion school. Other schools are going in the wrong direction. There has to be something we can do. Bring in learning avenues for adults. Use classrooms for home school parents as a base. - we understand the money issue and are willing to work. - our school uses Community Links Funding. We use it for the breakfast program, to pay the person who does breakfast program. Aboriginal day, swimming and busing. - the money that comes in this way stays in our school? - why cant we bus kids here rather than out to town? Is there an option to register kids where you want to? - can we solicit for more students?
Input # 23
Input # 24
Input # 30
246
Page 3 of 5
- we have no choice but we could give others the option to come here. - Board will receive a copy of report in hand. Future Development Opportunities. Critical this school stays available for Wildwood. I live here and my grandkids went here. Keep the school open in whatever capacity you can. - I was told there is no room where I want my kids to go. - right, they can go there if there is room. - where has 841million dollars gone since 2001. Where is it going? Why are you allowing this? - every parent has a choice where their kids will go. My kids wont go to Cataline. - when was the last time there was an earthquake? 8 at night. - all 4 of my kids came here. Our grandson also came here. He tried a different school when he was younger and it was awful. He had hours of homework each day. He came back here and did great. He is now old enough to go to Cataline. Kids fall through the cracks in bigger schools. 150% capacity in schools is disgusting. I dont understand the politics or money. I have to put my trust in those who represent us. If you know what has worked elsewhere, tell us. Busing for little kids is horrible. - I am here to listen and see what role I can play. Seismic decisions have nothing to do with these people. Province has large deficit. MLAs dont get fired for deficit. Trustees would get fired if they did this. Constraint put on school trustees. Anger needs to be directed through my office for funding/seismic issues. Unfair to claim the trustees arent listening. Most of these people have full time jobs. Many are advocates for education and are trying to meet the requirements of the law. I believe community schools are crucial. Two things that concern me: First Nations component and First Nations retention. You have a retention strategy here that may assist with retention. Transportation to Cataline is an issue. Partnership to determine how that might exist. Unfair to push the ideas onto the parents. Staff should be providing how the school could respond to address the issues. My message to government is the same. Funding needs to be examined. We are coming up to an election and people need to get involved. Hold people to account. Make it an issue and highlight it. - we thank you for coming. We know you are stressed as are we. Let us go a few more years to prove we are growing. Leave us be. How will you guarantee not overpopulating the school are kids will go to? What is your process for making your final decision? By overpopulating I mean no portables. - you cant guarantee not overpopulating schools and needing portables? - is it better for us with one class? Would we still be up for closer if we had stayed one class? - it makes sense to send older kids to town for more options. - can we go back to a smaller school? - can we come to those meetings and pick your brains?
Input # 44
Input # 45
247
Page 4 of 5
- we can underestimate how much moving kids to other schools effects them. The priority is getting away from ensuring the fundamental thing. - I went to school of 1500. Didnt get good marks. Moved to Big Bar and went back to upgrade in one-room-school. Education was great. One-on-one education. Upgraded in that one year. 7 kids graduated with me. 2 are teachers, one works under Nassau. The education is so much more. They dont get that kind of education in big schools. Big schools just move kids through; here we take the time to teach. - its better with smaller classroom. I want to solicit parents to send their kids here. Dont ask me how to do this. You tell me. Show me how to think this way. I dont want to see the kids go off to another school and come back afraid. - there is no common knowledge out there. Someone needs to talk to the parents. If this is catchment, kids should be here. - First Nations people wont ask the questions. - I was told my catchment area was Cataline even though I live in Wildwood. - we want to work with you. We want to talk with you more and mesh to make it work for everyone. - you know that a smaller school is nicer. Couldnt it be a pilot school for First Nations? - First Nations Agreement should be addressed. Ive hear it isnt good here and it shouldnt be that way. Make us a pilot project. - we want to be a welcoming school. We are passionate. - with all the days not in school (holidays, NIS) why is there no money? - what is the oldest school in WL? 1962, Marie Sharpe. Cataline and Chilcotin cant hold these kids. Is this a big thing to re-build Marie Sharpe? - I was lied to by Diane Wright about shutting down this school. What will happen to the overflow? - have they been given the option to go to other schools? - do you know private school numbers? Is there an increase in the last couple years? - maybe we could have a private school here. - reference to Trustee Van Osch regarding private schools, hes from Forest Grove. - if those schools closed (the other two) is it possible to keep us open? - what if the proposed mine goes through? What would happen? Would you open another school? - 100 new hires are slated for 2013 at the mine. - Trustee Neufeld has talked about this. You cant plan on what may happen in the future. Many of the new projects are camp jobs. Fly in, fly out. Unfair for the Board to do what-if scenarios.
Input # 53
Input # 54 Input # 55 Input # 56 Input # 57 Input # 58 Input # 59 Input # 60 Input # 61 Input # 62 Input # 63 Input # 64 Input # 65 Input # 66 Input # 67 Input # 68 Input # 69 Input # 70 Input # 71
248
Page 5 of 5
Input # 72
we appreciate you coming and listening. Sorry if we offended you. If you have an option for us to stay open, bring it to our attention. We will do anything, fundraising etc. If we close, the new schools would have a harder time with the field trips we have done. We take the whole school and their family. This school is the heart of Wildwood.
249
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 27 (CARIBOO-CHILCOTIN)
School District No. 27 Ten-Year Plan
NOTE: Board Motion from 2012.12.11 released this report to the public for informational purposes.
2011-2020
BOARD
OF
EDUCATION 2011.01.25
V.3.1 250
251
School District No. 27 Ten-Year Plan Board of Education
Page |1 2011.01.25 v.3.1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No. Introduction District Context ......................................................................................... 2
(Revised: 23 November 2010)
The Planning Context ........................................................................................................ 2

Educational Objective ........................................................................................................ 3

Facilities Objective ............................................................................................................ 3

Part 1: Remote Schools .................................................................................................... 4

(Revised and Board Approved: 23 November 2010)
Part 2: 100 Mile House and Area Schools ........................................................................ 6

(Revised: 23 November 2010) (Revisions: 25 January 2011)
Part 3: Williams Lake and Area Schools .......................................................................... 9

(Revised and Board Approved: 23 November 2010) (Timeline Revisions: 25 January 2011)
Conclusion ........................................................................................................................ 13
(Revised: 23 November 2010) (Revisions: 25 January 2011)
252
Page |2 2011.01.25 v.3.1
INTRODUCTION District Context

(Revised: 23 November 2010) School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) is a geographically large district (over 55,000 square kilometers). It comprises the incorporated municipalities of Williams Lake and 100 Mile House and a large part of the Cariboo Regional District (CRD), each with its own set of unique challenges. The School District offers educational programs in urban, rural and remote area schools and strives to offer a variety of programs designed to meet the needs of each individual learner in the Cariboo-Chilcotin, while maintaining 28 regular school facilities. The primary economy for the Cariboo-Chilcotin is forestry, with secondary drivers being industries in mining, ranching and tourism. All sectors have suffered in the recent economic downturn. There are early indications the forestry industry may experience some recovery, albeit at a very slow rate. Like most school districts in British Columbia, the School District has experienced declining enrolment. In the last 12 years, enrolment has dropped more than 45% from 9,133 in 1998, to 5,095 as of September 16, 2010, when this report was written. Remote schools have seen the greatest decline in enrollment, due to job loss in these communities. Enrolment is expected to level off over the next ten years.
THE PLANNING CONTEXT

(Revised: 23 November 2010) Over the past three years the School District has consulted with stakeholders regarding school configurations, educational needs and facilities needs. In the winter of 2009, School District No. 27 embarked on a fact finding mission. Data was collected through forums and other sources which resulted in a good understanding of the programs and ideals which were important to our parents and students. These discussions led to the Our Kids, Our Future report of the Board in May 2009. In winter of 2010, the District was facing significant budget cuts, and presented stakeholder groups and the public with options that would allow the District to balance the budget and move forward. Once again, the consultation meetings provided excellent information to the Board and resulted in the document Our Kids, Our Future, Part 2. Many facilities and programming options were discussed in this document. In April 2010 the Boards decision was to not close any schools and to balance the budget through reductions and cuts in programs and administration. These reductions and cuts totaled $1.2 million. Balancing the District budget over the next five to ten years will be challenging as reducing only programs will not be sufficient. Stakeholders have also voiced concerns regarding the impact of program and service reductions. In March 2010, the Board made a motion that the Board of Education commit to developing a comprehensive long range capital plan. This plan incorporates core 253
Page |3 2011.01.25 v.3.1
educational objectives and facility recommendations to support and sustain the educational objectives.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE
(Revised: 23 November 2010) Student learning is the core business of the School District. The District has an excellent foundation to ensure positive trends in student learning continue. Evidence and data confirm that programs, strategies, structures and the collective work of staff, parents, students and community partners are supportive of improving educational outcomes for students. The work and effort in the District will continue to focus on improving student learning. Core Educational Objectives of the District are: 1. Improving literacy and numeracy skills for all students is a priority to ensure every student demonstrates mastery, independence and generosity. 2. Ensuring healthy schools, healthy students and that every student has a sense of belonging. 3. Documenting strategies, structures and programs in the District to improve and monitor student learning through the Student Achievement Contract. 4. Highlighting strategies and structures focused on improving student learning through School Plans. 5. Personalizing opportunities for students to increase engagement and student learning. 6. Supporting and working with staff to build capacity to support the continuous improvement of student learning which is based on research, evidence and promising practices. 7. Continuing enhancement of quality educational opportunities and innovation in this ever-changing world. An example is the support to remote schools through itinerant teachers and counselors and on-line learning. 8. Seeking and encouraging parents involvement in their childs education. This is a critical component for successful student learning. The following items will be reviewed regularly to ensure the core educational objectives can be maintained: 1. Catchment areas for schools and Schools of Choice, 2. School calendars reflecting the needs of each community, 3. Student transportation services, and 4. Access to educational learning opportunities and/or courses and/or programs for all students.
FACILITIES OBJECTIVE
(Revised: 23 November 2010) In 2009, school districts across the Province of BC were advised to prepare a ten-year facilities plan. The Ministry of Education Capital Planning Division moved to a provincial 254
Page |4 2011.01.25 v.3.1
facilitys assessment program, entitled Capital Asset Management System (CAMS). CAMS will allow the Province to measure each school facility against all other facilities in the province and will be used to assist the Ministry in allocating capital funding. Ten-year facilities plans and project identification reports will be the second factors used by the Ministry in the distribution of capital funding monies. As a result, it is imperative the School District develop a ten-year facilities plan at this time. 2007 marks the last formal facility change, with the reopening of Forest Grove Elementary School. Currently, 50% of school facilities house less than 100 students each, and four of these schools house less than 25 students. Many facilities are of wood frame construction and are beginning to deteriorate at an alarming rate. Schools are aging and it is very expensive to maintain the buildings while attempting to find energy and other efficiencies. Maintaining so many facilities is very expensive, given their condition and age. In choosing to keep small, remote schools open, adjustments at the urban level are required to offset costs of remote schools. The School District is also working with local government planning departments to determine areas of population growth and decline. The importance of school district facilities in small communities, especially where there is no community centre, is recognized by the School District and is considered in making the recommendations in this report. Information from consultations and information with regard to facilities collected over the past three years has been utilized to develop this Ten-Year Plan. This report breaks the School District into three distinct regions: Williams Lake and Area, 100 Mile House and Area, and Remote Schools, with recommendations for each school facility based on the unique needs of that region. For non-educational District facilities, recommendations will be provided when decisions regarding school facilities are reached. The recommendations in this report provide a long term facilities plan allowing: 1. Remote schools to remain open and viable with as little subsidization as possible; 2. The enhancement of educational programs and facilities in the 100 Mile House area while continuing educational opportunities in rural areas; 3. Better utilization of current facilities and provision of classrooms for full day kindergarten and early learning spaces in schools in Williams Lake; and 4. A reduction of pressure on the maintenance and operating budget by maintaining schools in urban areas which are in the best condition and reducing capacity where necessary.
PART 1: Remote Schools

(Revised: 23 November 2010) (Board Approval: 23 November 2010) Remote schools are schools that are generally located far from another school where bus rides would be well over an hour each way. For the purposes of this report, remote schools are identified as: Alexis Creek Elementary/Secondary Anahim Lake Elementary/Jr. Secondary 255
Page |5 2011.01.25 v.3.1
Dog Creek Elementary/Jr. Secondary Horsefly Elementary/Jr. Secondary Likely Elementary/Jr. Secondary Naghtaneqed Elementary/Jr. Secondary Tatla Lake Elementary/Jr. Secondary All of these facilities run K-10 programs with the exception of Likely, which runs a K-7 program. The District intends to maintain educational services in these areas for the next ten years. Service includes itinerant teachers and support services, online secondary courses and distributed learning programs to students in their homes. The following are recommendations for each remote school site: Alexis Creek Elementary/Jr. Secondary: No change at this time. Population stabilizes at approximately 30 students. Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. This school will be receiving a bioenergy boiler system this year greatly reducing building maintenance and heating costs. Continue to look for rental/lease opportunities for school space from the community. CRD currently shares the library under a lease agreement. Anahim Lake Elementary/Jr. Secondary: No change at this time. Population for this school continues to decline, by 2015 student population will be under 20. Monitor enrolment, continue to close spaces as enrolment declines. Should enrolment decline to under 20 students, explore closing the main building and moving into a modular classroom. Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. School is on the 2011/12 energy efficiency capital funding request for a bio-energy boiler system. Look for rental/lease opportunities for school space from the community. Dog Creek Elementary/Jr. Secondary: No change at this time. Population stabilizes at about 16 students. Monitor enrolment; continue to close spaces. Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. Look for rental/lease opportunities for school space from the community. Horsefly Elementary/Jr. Secondary: No change at this time. Population is very inconsistent but appears to be in a growth situation. Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. Look for rental/lease opportunities for school space from the community. Air exchange and ventilation systems are out-dated and require upgrading.
256
Page |6 2011.01.25 v.3.1
Likely Elementary: No change at this time. Population continues to decline, dropping under ten students in 2012-13. Monitor enrolment; continue to close spaces as enrolment falls. Should enrolment drop to eight or less, consider closure of building. Students would access either Big Lake or distributed learning programs. Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. School has recently received new roofing. Continue rental/lease opportunities for school space from the community. CRD currently leases community library space, community uses the wood shop portable under the community schools umbrella as a no rent agreement. This school does have an immediate water problem with the well that will require its replacement at a cost of $10,000-$50,000. Air exchange and ventilation systems are out-dated and require upgrading. Naghtaneqed Elementary/Jr. Secondary: No change at this time. Population stabilizes at about 30 students. Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. This school will be receiving a full HVAC mechanical upgrade this year which will greatly reduce building maintenance and heating costs. Look for rental/lease opportunities for school space from the community. Tatla Lake Elementary/Jr. Secondary: No change at this time. Population continues to fall, dropping under ten students in 2011. Monitor enrolment, continue to close spaces as enrolment falls. Should enrolment drop to eight or less, suggest closure of building. Students would access distributed learning programs. Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. School is on the 2011/12 energy efficiency capital funding request for a bio-energy boiler system Continue rental/lease opportunities for school space from the community. Two spaces are currently leased to community members. Tatlayoko Think Tank uses a space under the community schools umbrella as a no rent agreement.
PART 2: 100 Mile House and Area Schools

(Revised: 23 November 2010) (Revisions: 25 January 2011) The 100 Mile House area schools are those schools that are within a half hour drive time from 100 Mile House in any direction. For the purposes of this report, 100 Mile House and area schools include the following: 100 Mile House Elementary Horse Lake Elementary 100 Mile House Junior Secondary Lac La Hache Elementary Bridge Lake Elementary Mile 108 Elementary Buffalo Creek Elementary Peter Skene Ogden Secondary (PSO) Forest Grove Elementary 257
Page |7 2011.01.25 v.3.1
100 Mile House and area present two distinct challenges: one at the secondary level and another at the elementary level. Enrolment at the secondary level is showing significant decline. The challenge for 100 Mile House and area elementary schools is in the distance between communities and schools. Following are recommendations for each site: NOTE: The following recommendations for each site can be completed in isolation of other site recommendations. They do not inherently hinge on one another. 100 Mile House Elementary: No change at this time. Population stabilizes in five years at approximately 325 students. Continue to offer French Immersion program at this site. Continue actively working towards replacement of this school by the Ministry. Project Identification Report is currently underway to support this replacement project as the Districts number one priority on our Five-Year Capital Plan. Air exchange and ventilation systems are out-dated and require upgrading. 100 Mile House Junior Secondary: Actively work towards providing the grades 8 and 9 program within PSO as an 8-12 secondary. Upon appropriate facility enhancement of PSO, 100 Mile House Junior students would move to PSO. (see PSO below) Add to the 100 Mile House Elementary proposal as a complete south end business case towards receiving Ministry capital funding for the upgrades to PSO as part of the five year capital plan. Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. Look for rental/lease opportunities of school space from the community. Bridge Lake Elementary: No changes at this time. Population stabilizes at about 42 students. This school is very close to being considered a remote school due to its distance from other communities. Community use of this school is very high, but is accessed through the Community Schools Society, rent free from the School District. Suggest that community use become a formalized rental/lease agreement in the Neighbourhood Learning Centre context assisting in the offset of facilities costs to keep this building open for use by the community CRD currently rents a space for the community library If the above plan is not accepted, recommendation is closure of any spaces not used by the school or rented/leased by the community to reduce energy and maintenance costs of this site. Air exchange and ventilation systems are out-dated and require upgrading.
258
Page |8 2011.01.25 v.3.1
Buffalo Creek Elementary: Close school in 2012-13. Students will be distributed to Forest Grove and 100 Mile House Elementary through the redefinition of the Buffalo Creek catchment area. The physical positioning of this school with Forest Grove makes it difficult to justify both remaining open. Forest Grove school is more actively used by the community. Recent issues have surfaced with the well system. It is in the center of the building and is very difficult to access. Experience indicates that these problems will lead to the necessary replacement of the well at a cost of $10,000 to $50,000. Air exchange and ventilation systems are out-dated and require upgrading. Forest Grove Elementary: Prepare to receive additional students due to the closure of Buffalo Creek in 201213. Recently underwent a small renovation paid for by a Community Connections grant sponsored by BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA) and UBCM (Union of British Columbia Municipalities). Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. Look for rental/lease opportunities for school space from the community. Air exchange and ventilation systems are out-dated and require upgrading. Horse Lake Elementary: No changes at this time. Population stabilizes at about 180+ students. Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. We have put this school on the 2011/12 energy efficiency capital funding request for a solar energy hot water system. Look for rental/lease opportunities for school space from the community. Lac La Hache Elementary: Effective September 2011, school becomes a K-3 one room school program. Grade 4 -7 students will be distributed to Mile 108 Elementary. One room is inclusive of one classroom, the library, gymnasium, and office (and possibly the staff room). All other areas would be closed from usage. Transportation for these students would be at minimal cost as buses already currently run in to 100 Mile House with the secondary students. Classrooms and other spaces will be closed. Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. Air exchange and ventilation systems are out-dated and require upgrading. Look for rental/lease opportunities for school space from the community. Actively seek CRD Library agreement/rental. Mile 108 Elementary: For September 2011 receive additional students due to the change of Lac La Hache Elementary. The additional students do not put this school over capacity. Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. Received a solar hot water system in 2010 and is undergoing a geo-energy upgrade to the heating and cooling system, replacing the deteriorating cooling tower at this site. Look for rental/lease opportunities for school space from the community 259
Page |9 2011.01.25 v.3.1
Peter Skene Ogden Secondary: Work towards future amalgamation with 100 Mile House Junior into a grade 8-12 secondary program. Capital investment will be necessary to renovate PSO for additional specialty areas including shop and gymnasium space. Funding could be provided by the Ministry or through request to use restricted by Ministry capital funds held at the district level. In conclusion, the District plans to add the PSO/100 Mile Junior renovation to the 100 Mile House Elementary project identification report making a full proposal as a complete south end business case towards receiving Ministry capital funding for the new 100 Mile Elementary and renovations to PSO as part of our five year capital plan.
PART 3: Williams Lake and Area Schools

(Revised: 23 November 2010) (Approved: 23 November 2010) (Timeline Revisions: 25 January 2011) The Williams Lake and area schools are those schools that are within a half hour drive time from the Board Office located in Williams Lake in any direction. For the purposes of this report, Williams Lake and area schools include the following: 150 Mile House Elementary Kwaleen Elementary Big Lake Elementary Marie Sharpe Elementary Cataline Elementary Mountview Elementary Chilcotin Road Elementary Nesika Elementary Columneetza Secondary (CSS) Wildwood Elementary Glendale Elementary Williams Lake Secondary (WLSS) The challenges facing the Williams Lake area include overall declining enrolment; four schools including the secondary schools are under capacity; two rural schools are significantly under capacity and six elementary schools have enrolments over capacity. These six schools will continue to have even greater capacity issues in 2011 when full-day kindergarten (FDK) begins. Simply put, elementary schools in this region are not located where families are living nor where residential development is occurring. Following are recommendations for each site: NOTE: Unless otherwise stated the recommendations will occur for the 2012-13 school year. With the exception of Wildwood, the recommendations for each site inherently hinge on one another and cannot be completed in isolation of each other. 150 Mile House Elementary: Move to K-5 configuration for September 2012. Population continues to grow and by 2018 it is estimated this school will again be over capacity. This school has been approved and funded by the Ministry to receive a Modular Learning Centre to assist with FDK enrolment. The modular is scheduled for 260
P a g e | 10 2011.01.25 v.3.1
hookup by August 2011. Significant site work is required and must begin immediately. Value of this renovation is $350,000. Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. Received a solar hot water system in 2010. Look for rental/lease opportunities for school space from the community. Currently the school houses an after school program rent free as per current policy. Big Lake Elementary: Move to K-5 configuration for September 2012. Population stabilizes at approximately 17 students Monitor enrolment, continue to close spaces as needed. Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. Look for rental/lease opportunities for school space from the community. Cataline Elementary: Effective August 2011, receive additional students from the closure of Wildwood Elementary (see Wildwood below). Move to a K-5 configuration for September 2012. Prepare to receive students from Marie Sharpe Elementary English Program (see Marie Sharpe below) through redefined catchment. This school has been approved and funded by the Ministry to receive a renovation to assist with FDK enrolment. The project involves turning the upper floor of the EJ Bare Centre (Resource Centre) to an annex of the school housing two to three classrooms. This would increase this schools capacity by 50 to 75 students. Value of this renovation is $500,000. Prepare to receive additional students from the closure of Glendale Elementary in 2015-16 (see Glendale below). Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. This school is on our 2010-11 FiveYear Capital Plan, requesting a full HVAC mechanical upgrade. Look for rental/lease opportunities for school space from the community. Chilcotin Road Elementary: For September 2011, add portables as required to accommodate Full Day Kindergarten. Move to a K-5 configuration for September 2012. This area has been identified by the City of Williams Lake as a growth area with continued development of the Westridge community. This configuration allows growth of 65 students into this facility. This school cannot be expanded any further due to limitations on its water and septic systems. To expand would require significant capital outlay and cooperation from the City to work towards hooking this facility on to City sewer and water systems. Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. This school is on our 2010-11 FiveYear Capital Plan, requesting a full HVAC mechanical upgrade. Look for rental/lease opportunities for school space from the community.
261
P a g e | 11 2011.01.25 v.3.1
Columneetza Secondary: Reconfigured to grades 9-12 for September 2012. Prepare to receive additional students from the reconfiguration of WLSS as part of this overall area recommendation. School will be over capacity for a short time (approximately 100 students) but falls under capacity by 2015 using current estimated enrolment projections. Capital investment will be necessary, request use of restricted by Ministry capital funds to renovate for additional specialty space (science and shops). Negotiate with TRU through our Joint Use Agreement to use their gym space for senior students until capacities drop or additional space can be built. Use portables as general classroom space for the short term as student enrolment falls under capacity quickly and general space within the school should then be sufficient. Glendale Elementary: Effective August 2011, receive French Immersion program students from Marie Sharpe (see Marie Sharpe below). Move to K-5 configuration for September 2012. Close this school in 2015-16. Continue preparation of Nesika and Cataline to receive the students from this school, one to receive French Immersion program and one to receive the year-round program. This school is 62 years old and is of wood construction that is deteriorating. It will continue to deteriorate and will continue to have rising maintenance costs. Look to sell Glendale property and reinvest funding into District capital projects Air exchange and ventilation systems are out-dated and require upgrading. Kwaleen Elementary: Move to a K-5 configuration for September 2012. This area has been identified by the City of Williams Lake as a growth area with continued development of the Prosperity Ridge area by the Pioneer Log Homes company. Residential growth will not occur for at least five to ten years according to City planners. Recommend working towards replacement of this school on a site located near Hodgson Road at the western most tip of the Prosperity Ridge development. This would allow potential consolidation of Kwaleen Elementary and Mountview Elementary as well as an overflow for the Westridge area in the latter years of this plan. Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. Look for rental/lease opportunities for school space from the community. Marie Sharpe Elementary: Effective August 2011 French Immersion program moves to Glendale Elementary (see Glendale above). Also, August of 2011 Marie Sharpe Elementary becomes the home of the following School District programs and services: o Skyline Alternate; o GROW (school age students); and o Resource Centre (EJ Bare Centre) services 262
P a g e | 12 2011.01.25 v.3.1
For September 2012, with K-5 configuration, re-envision as a true Neighbourhood of Learning Centre. English program students are distributed by redefined catchment areas to Nesika, Cataline and 150 Mile House elementary schools (see individual schools for more information) August 2012, Marie Sharpe Elementary becomes the home of the following School District programs and services: o Distributed Learning offices and classroom; and o Aspects of Elementary and Secondary transitions programs; From the community (Neighbourhood Learning Center) standpoint the site would continue to lease space to Wiggles and Giggles Daycare, Boys and Girls Club afterschool program and the Williams Lake City Rec & Roll after school program. Work towards further utilizing the building for additional community lease arrangements. Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. This school is on the 2011-12 energy efficiency capital funding request for a solar energy hot water system. Mountview Elementary: Move to a K-5 configuration for September 2012. Population continues to grow according to enrolment estimates. This configuration creates room for FDK and additional growth until 2016-17. This school is in poor condition and will continue to require higher maintenance costs due to condition and age. Recommend working towards replacement of this school on a site located near Hodgson Road at the western most tip of the Prosperity Ridge development. This would allow potential consolidation of Kwaleen and Mountview elementary schools as well as an overflow for the Westridge area in the latter years of this plan. Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. Look for rental/lease opportunities for school space from the community. Currently houses an after school program, rent free as per current policy. Nesika Elementary: Move to a K-5 configuration for September 2012. Prepare to receive students from Marie Sharpe Elementary English program (see Marie Sharpe above) through redefined catchment areas. Current numbers indicate that this school is over capacity by 28 students; however, there is still a classroom not being utilized. Prepare to receive additional students from the closure of Glendale Elementary in 2015-16 (see Glendale above). Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. This school received a full HVAC mechanical upgrade in 2010. Look for rental/lease opportunities for school space from the community.
263
P a g e | 13 2011.01.25 v.3.1
Wildwood Elementary: Close school in 2011-12. Students will be distributed to Cataline Elementary. The physical positioning of this school to Williams Lake makes it difficult to justify maintaining given the declining school enrollment. This school has an immediate water problem. The well requires replacement anticipated cost: $10,000-$50,000. Community use of the school is growing; community use of the site is extensive (community continues to work on an ice rink project on the site). Recommend that agreement for use of the site be extended to the CRD and the community. There would be no additional costs for the transportation of these students as busses already run this route. Air exchange and ventilation systems are out-dated and require upgrading. Williams Lake Secondary: For 2011-12 only, dedicate space to Distributed Learning offices and classroom. Reconfigure to grade 6-8 middle school for September 2012. Prepare to receive students from the reconfiguration of Williams Lake area elementary schools as part of this overall area recommendation. This school is in excellent condition and should be well suited for this age group. Continue actively seeking energy efficiencies. This school is currently undergoing a boiler replacement and has been put on the 2011/12 energy efficiency capital funding request for a solar energy wall which would heat the gymnasium wing with excess heat available for use in the rest of the school. Look for rental/lease opportunities for school space from the community.
CONCLUSION
(Revised 23 November 2010) (Revision: 25 January 2011) Over the past three years the District has facilitated many discussions regarding education, programs, facilities, programming and configurations. Through this process many options have been presented to both the community-at-large and the Board of Education on these topics. These options have not been repeated in this report; rather, the information and experiences from these conversations have been used for the School District Ten-Year Plan report presented here. The District continues to be in a challenging budgetary situation and will continue to rely on funding protection. At the time of this report, the future of funding protection in the province is unknown. It will be a significant struggle to balance the budget only through program cuts. The recommendations in this report could assist the School District in reducing costs and becoming more efficient, while maintaining excellent educational spaces for all learners. Note: It must be recognized that the availability of Ministry funding could result in date/timeline changes to this plan. 264
P: 250.398.3833 F: 250.392.3600 350 Second Avenue N Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Z9
Administrative Structure Review School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) August 2012 Executive Summary
Introduction
The Board of Education, as part of their ongoing development of the Strategic Plan process,
requested an independent review be conducted of the Districts Administrative positions and the Governance Structures. Proposals for this review were submitted by external consultants and this was followed by a teleconference between the consultants and the Board. The results of these conversations led to the selection of two consultants, former B.C. Superintendents Mike McAvoy and Sheila Rooney, to complete the Review.
Purpose of the Review

The purpose of the Administrative Review was to conduct a Comparative Analysis of the Organizational/Governance Structures and the Administrative Staffing levels of the district, to determine district effectiveness and to ascertain whether staffing levels are adequate or if there may be cost savings through staff reductions and/or reorganization. Included in the Administrative Review was a brief history of the changes which have already taken place in the district through previous budgetary reductions. The purpose of the review was also to establish a benchmark for future discussions as well as providing useful information to support the districts Strategic Plan.
Scope of the Review

The scope of the review involved a comparison of similar sized districts to that of the CaribooChilcotin School District. The districts chosen had similar characteristics, and took into consideration the uniqueness and complexities facing School District No. 27, (geography, enrolment decline, student demographics, First Nations communities and Band schools). The Comparative Analysis, included a review of the governance structures of the district as follows (i.e. the Superintendents Office, Educational Services, Secretary Treasurers Office, Finance, Human Resources, Facilities Operations and District and School Based Administrators)
Process
The consultants met with District Staff, contacted the selected districts, gathered additional information from a variety of sources, researched different district governance models and reviewed administrative levels.
265
Page 2 of 4
Collection of Data
The consultants began their work by collecting data from the following sources: BCPSEA School District Websites Ministry of Education Background materials from School District No. 27 Teleconference with the Board of Education Meetings in person with the following people from the Cariboo-Chilcotin School District Trustees: William Van Osch, Tanya Guenther, Patricia Baker, Jackie Austin Superintendent (Diane Wright) Secretary Treasurer (Bonnie Roller) Director of Human Resources (Mark Wintjes) President of the CCTA (Joan Erb) District Principal (Jerome Beauchamp) Telephone conversations with: Assistant Superintendent (Harj Manhas) President CCPVPA (Silvia Dubray) Newly appointed Superintendent of Schools (Mark Thiessen) The following Districts were chosen for the comparison: Southeast Kootenay (School District 5) Kootenay Lake (School District 8) Peace River North (School District 60) Campbell River (School District 72) Coast Mountains (School District 82) North Okanagan-Shuswap (School District 83) Nechako Lakes (School District 91) NOTE: Data from all districts was taken from the 2010-11 school year or earlier.
266
Page 3 of 4
Comparative Analysis (2010-2011)

Section 1 District Administration
Range of Comparison Districts Number of students 5,203 (Nechako Lakes) to 6,989 (North OkanaganShuswap) 21 (three districts) to 31 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) 32 (two districts) to 44 (North Okanagan-Shuswap) 10 (Southeast Kootnenay) to 14 (three districts) School District No. 27
5,520
Number of schools Number of school administrators Number of district administrators/managers/officers
32 42 15
Conclusions from District Administrative Analysis The review found no overwhelming evidence that the District Administration levels of School District No. 27 were inconsistent with other districts. Further analysis and review in regards to reduction/restructuring/additions should be done at a later date in the following areas: Superintendents Office and Education Service o The review suggested that the Board and Senior staff may wish to explore the current capacity of this area to continue to support current and future student learning. Human Resources Secretary Treasurers Office, Finance, and Information Technology Facilities Operations Administrative Assistants With regards to School Based Administration, the review suggested that senior staff may wish to explore: A re-examination of the bands formula (i.e. administration time based on school enrolment) Some further school consolidations Increased use of Head Teacher time A review of the leadership responsibilities
267
Page 4 of 4
Increased district support and professional development opportunities for school based administrators Building leadership capacity in the district at all levels
Section 2 Governance
Using the same districts for comparison, School District No. 27s governance structure was reviewed in order to explore ways to become more efficient and effective. Roles of the Board, district administrators, and school administrators were studied as well as the numbers and roles of Board committees. All the boards in the review appeared to operate on a hybrid model of governance that falls between the Traditional Management Team model and the Policy Model continuum. The governance structure policies and operations in School District No. 27 reflect a balance of trustee oversight in the areas of policy, finance, and First Nations while delegating significant flexibility to the Superintendent/CEO to deal with personnel issues and operational matter. Many interviewed as part of the review process expressed concern about the number of committees and the time required by trustees and staff to attend meetings and serve on committees. Comments and suggestions: 1. The Board may wish to consider taking the opportunity in the immediate future to have a planning session or retreat with the Superintendent in order to begin the development of a unified team and a shared understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each in this new partnership. 2. The Board may wish to consider reviewing or modifying the structure and operations of their First Nations Education Committee. 3. The Board may wish to consider reviewing or modifying the structure of their Policy Standing Committee and Policy Advisory Sub Committee. 4. The Board may wish to consider reviewing or modifying their standing committees meeting dates or having one standing committee take on multiple roles. 5. The Board and the Superintendent may wish to make the Education Standing Committee a committee of the whole. 6. The Board and the Superintendent may wish to establish a monthly session to discuss issues and concerns related to their professional working relationship. 7. The Board and Superintendent may wish to consider establishing an Annual Committee Review process. 8. The Board may wish to undertake an annual self evaluation with the intent of continuous improvement to its corporate operations and processes.
268

Summary of Public Comments For Initial Options Report

Cargado por

Información del documento

Título original

Derechos de autor

Formatos disponibles

Compartir este documento

Compartir o incrustar documentos

Opciones para compartir

¿Le pareció útil este documento?

¿Este contenido es inapropiado?

Copyright:

Formatos disponibles

Summary of Public Comments For Initial Options Report

Cargado por

Copyright:

Formatos disponibles

School District No.

27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) REFERENCE MATERIALS

Other SD27 Documentation

2012 Administrative Review

School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) | PLANNING NEWS

WHAT IS HAPPENING AND WHEN?

Change is coming Be a part of it.

GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING

1. Excellence in Education, Choice and Opportunity

2. Clear and Transparent Communication

3. Sound and Efficient Fiscal Management

4. Embracing our Districts Unique Factors

School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin) | PLANNING NEWS

WHAT IS HAPPENING AND WHEN?

Change is coming Be a part of it.

THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS APRIL 2012 - JANUARY 2013

3. Reporting and News Updates: Progress reports on

School District No. 27

Initial Options Report

for Public Consultation

2. Clear and Transparent Communication

3. Sound and Efficient Fiscal Management a. b. c. a. b. c.

4. Embracing our Districts Unique Factors

Printed on 21/09/2012 11:54 AM

School District No. 27

Initial Options Report

9000 8500 8000

7500 7000 6500 6000 5500 5000 4500 4000

School District No. 27

Initial Options Report

School District No. 27

Initial Options Report

South Zone (100 Mile House and environs)

School District No. 27

Initial Options Report

West Zone (Fraser River west)

School District No. 27

Initial Options Report

Williams Lake Zone

School District No. 27

Initial Options Report

School District No. 27

Initial Options Report

School District No. 27

Initial Options Report

Clear and Transparent Communication

Sound and Efficient Fiscal Management

School District No. 27

Initial Options Report

Embracing Our School Districts Unique Factors

School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin)

P: 250.398.3800 F: 250.392.3600 350 Second Avenue N. Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Z9

Input # 9 Input # 10 Input # 11

Input # 12 Input # 13 Input # 14 Input # 15 Input # 16

Learning, Growing and Belonging Together

School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin)

Input # 17 Input # 18 Input # 19 Input # 20

Learning, Growing and Belonging Together

School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin)

P: 250.398.3800 F: 250.392.3600 350 Second Avenue N. Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Z9

Following is a Summary of Comments and Questions From the Public:

Learning, Growing and Belonging Together

School District No. 27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin)