Attendance Area Review Committee (AARC) Meeting
An Attendance Area Review Committee meeting took place Thursday, February 2, 2023 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The meeting was an opportunity for the public to learn more about the Attendance Area Review (AAR) initial report and process, timelines and the roles and responsibilities of AARC members. Notice of the meeting was posted on January 18, 2023.
Thames Valley wishes to sincerely thank the individuals who have volunteered to serve on the St. Thomas Elementary Panel Attendance Area Review Committee. These individuals will facilitate future subcommittee meetings where school communities will have the opportunity to give feedback about the review. More details about school-level meetings will be communicated when they become available.
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About the Review |
Thames Valley District School Board is moving ahead with the City of St. Thomas Elementary Panel Attendance Area Review. The initial report for this review was presented at the November 29 Board Meeting. A recording of this presentation is available for viewing online. The goal of the Attendance Area Review is to balance enrolment within the school system, lessen reliance on portables and shorten travel times for students. The review will also strengthen TVDSB’s business case for a much-needed new school in northwest St. Thomas. Next steps involve forming an Attendance Area Review Committee (AARC) as well as school level subcommittees with parent/guardian representatives from each school. Sub-committees will hold meetings with their school communities to gather public feedback and to strengthen the options under consideration. Following this public input process, a Final Attendance Area Review Report and recommendations will be presented at a Board meeting in the spring for Trustees’ consideration. If approved by Trustees, attendance area changes will take effect no earlier than September of 2024. |
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Potential Options |
Locke's Public School Option 1 Portion of Locke's Public School boundary assigned to June Rose Callwood Public School Locke's Public School Option 2 Portion of Locke's Public School boundary assigned to New Sarum Public School Southwold Option 1 Portion of Southwold Public School boundary assigned to John Wise Public School and portion of Locke’s assigned to New Sarum Southwold Holding Zone Options The Northwest Residential Expansion Lands proposed to be designated as a Holding Zone. Elgin Court Public School or a combination of both Elgin Court Public School and John Wise Public School would be the two designated holding schools.
The following grade reconfiguration options are also under consideration as an alternative to the potential boundary changes outlined above:
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Board of Trustees Presentation
November 29, 2022
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