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Synopsis of AR Recommendations
Derby Public School(home of the Derby Dolphins)
What is being presented tonight:Timeline of recommendation process and
final reportSummary of past ideas that have been
previously presentedOverview of main recommendationWhy this option?Financial justification associated with main
recommendationOther points of considerationBrief synopsis of other recommendation
Time Line:Presentation of final recommendations to the
public, which is tonight in the final public ARC meeting
A final report will be submitted to Administrative Council on May 26th, 2013 according to Policy BP 3101-D
Recommendations will be presented to trustees June 4th, 2013
Following the sixty day waiting period, final vote by trustees will occur October 22nd, 2013
Summary of Past Ideas1) Sale of School with Leaseback
Although a innovative idea, there is no precedent of this in Ontario for us to follow suit
2) Status-Quo with Staggered Capital ExpendituresThe Ministry of Education may not be willing to
supply large funds for capital expenditures in a school with an enrolment under 250
The Foundation of Our Main Recommendation:
The most important principle of this process is to maintain ties within our community
It is critical that all of our Derby students stay together in one location
Main Recommendation: Status-Quo (5-Year Plan with Rural
School Consolidation)It is recommended that the Board of Trustees
approve the following recommendation (out of the original five that were previously presented):Keep Derby Public School open for the next
five years When the 5 year term expires, undergo an
accommodation review (AR) with a nearby school also prohibitive to repair (PTR) and perform a future AR with a vision of building a new, consolidated rural school that is in a central location beneficial to both communities
Preserve community, parental involvement
Existing Enrolment Projections:(based on Board data)
Enrolment ProjectionsYear 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Derby 211.5 231 212 204 189 182 179 180Local PTR School 149 142 143 144 145 148 150 155Total 360.5 373 355 348 334 330 329 335CapacityYear 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Derby 273 285 285 285 285 285 285 285Local PTR School 227 233 233 233 233 233 233 233Total 500 518 518 518 518 518 518 518
Surplus Spaces 139.5 145 163 170 184 188 189 183
Proposed Enrolment Projections: (based on Board data)
Enrolment ProjectionsYear 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Derby 211.5 231 212 204 189 182 0 0Local PTR School 149 142 143 144 145 148 0 0Consolidated School - - - - - - 329 335Total 360.5 373 355 348 334 330 329 335
Financial Justification of Status-Quo with Future Consolidation:
Derby generates a capital renewal grant of $27,000 annually
There are two points to this:If this money is not spent at Derby over the next five years,
these funds can be distributed to schools not PTR in the board.
In the 2004 AR, trustees voted on and approved a capital expenditure to fix the gym; this did not happen. Derby students thus will reap the benefits of a new facility.
Over the past four years, Derby has managed an average annual surplus of $327.75 in terms of capital renewal 1, 3
No immediate capital expenditure would be required; expenditure in the future will have long-term gain
Financial Justification (Cont’d):Keeping Derby open for the next five years and
problem solving collaboratively with the Derby community will avoid a potential loss of $430,000+ in student-based revenue ANNUALLY to the separate board, private schools or home schooling
Reduces excess pupil places and getting rid of renewal back log3
Student projections from Municipality of Georgian Bluffs5 and the 2004 Derby AR Report6 both contradict current values shown in Board projections
Board will earn revenue from sale of two properties
Other Points of Consideration: Fairness and Productivity
Simultaneous examination two schools on PTR list rather than dealing with one issue at a time is more fair, and a better use of time and resources
Postponing the AR process until a time when Derby can be examined on a level playing field is best for all parties involved (students, staff, parents, community, the board)
The ideal enrolment of 350 in one school would be met (preserving rural communities and eliminating <80% student capacity issue in both schools)
Two schools will be removed from PTR list
Points of Consideration (Cont’d): SafetyDerby has been deemed safe and will
continue to be safe over the next five years without capital expenditure2
Radon is contained and is not a threat to students and staff
If the school were deemed unsafe, the students and staff would not have been allowed to remain in the building
Points of Consideration (Cont’d): Valuation Framework
The most valuable attributes of Derby are priceless and unfortunately cannot be quantified to reveal their worth
The decision regarding the fate of the Derby community cannot lie solely upon the theme of finance
There are an overwhelming number of positive attributes that pertain to the value of the school:To the student (first and foremost)To the communityTo the local economyTo the board
The valuation framework is supplemented by submissions to the ARC and presentations during ARC meetings; it will be included in detail in the final report
Points of Consideration (Cont’d): Better Future Processes
Administrative Council may be wary of committing to future capital expenditures; however, ministry priorities and funding will likely change as a result of recent changes in government
Our Premier has already written a report concerning flaws in AR processes and that changes must be made
It is inevitable that future ARs will have more positive outcomes for our rurally placed schools7 instead of a “one-size fits all” model4
We must act now to halt the process or risk losing the integrity and heart of our rural board
Other recommendation:Fix required items at Derby and renovate
gymnasium with the partnership of the Municipality of Georgian BluffsSpace would be used by the school during normal
school hours, and rented out for functions in the off time
Owen Sound Minor soccer has approached Derby with interest in this model
This could provide the indoor space that the municipality is now forced to rent from Owen Sound in the form of user fees
A large number of grants are available for these spaces
In closing,“For rural kids, few things are more
important than being able to go to school in your own community with your own friends. Rural schools help keep communities strong, which is why we’re not only committed to keeping them open – but strengthening them”. (Dalton McGuinty, 2007)
References:1) Booth, B. (2013). Personal email correspondence with Marlissa Nyenhuis.
2) Derby Health and Safety Committee (2013). Summary of Health and Safety Issues.
3) Gibb, A. (Feb. 11th, 2013). Minutes from ARC Meeting. Retrieved April 29th, 2013 from http://www.bwdsb.on.ca/Business/schl_accom/Derby/Derby%20ARC%20Minutes.02.11.2013%20FINAL.pdf
4) Ontario House of Commons (June 3, 2008). Minutes from house proceedings . Retrieved April 29, 2013 from http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/house-proceedings/house_detail.do?Date=2008-06-03&Parl=39&Sess=1&locale=en#P678_186226
5) Stredwick, C. (January 25th, 2013). Presentation at Feb. 25th ARC Meeting. Retrieved May 1, 2013 from http://www.bwdsb.on.ca/Business/schl_accom/Derby/Presentations/Clinton%20Stredwick%20-%20Feb%2025%202013.pdf
6) Student Accommodation Review (2004). Enrolment – Indexed Projection. Page 13.
7) Wynne, K. (March, 2009). Planning and Possibilities: The Report of the Declining Enrolment Working Group.
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