Long Range Outlook

Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board

Long Range Outlook

April 27, 2015

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Table of Contents

Forward ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3

1. School Board Overview ………………………………………………………………………….. 4 General Description …………………………………………………………………………... 4 Geography …………………………………………………………………………………….. 6 Demographics ………………………………………………………………………………… 6

2. Education Goals, Priorities, and Programs ………………………………………………………. 7 Programming ...... 8 Provincial Context …………………………………………………………………………….. 10

3. Board Operation and Assets ……………………………………………………………………… 10 Budget …………………………………………………………………………………………. 10 Capital Assets and Student Transportation ……………………………………………………. 13 Planned Capital Projects/Major Maintenance …………………………………………………. 13

4. School Information ……………………………………………………………………………….. 18 Feeder System …………………………………………………………………………………. 18 Community Context …………………………………………………………………………… 21 School Information ……………………………………………………………………………. 24 Future Consideration ……………………………………………………………………………75

Appendix Looking Inward Final Report ………………………………………………………….. 93

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Forward

The Long Range Outlook has been prepared in compliance with Section 64 (VA) of the Education Act and is written in the form prescribed in Appendix A of the School Review Policy.

The document reflects the outcomes of the Board 2 ½ year public consultation “Looking Inward”. The final report of “Looking Inward” is attached as the Appendix.

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Long-Range Outlook

Date: April 2015 Date of last revision: April 27, 2015

1. School Board Overview

General Description

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board is a vast area, encompassing urban and rural settings in two municipalities – Cape Breton Regional Municipality and Victoria County and covers approximately 3,238 square kilometers. The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board has 13,244 students in 53 sites in September 2014.

We are one of the largest employers on Cape Breton Island.

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional public school system is unique in many ways. Some include: • We have one of the highest teachers’ licenses ratio per total faculty in Canada; • The first Home and School Association in Canada was formed in Baddeck; • Memorial High, Sydney Mines, is the only composite (academic and vocational) high school in the Province of Nova Scotia; • The most northerly located school in Nova Scotia is North Highlands in Aspy Bay; • We are the first school board to implement Native Studies curriculum at the high school level.

Schools Alternative High School Florence Elementary Baddeck Academy George D. Lewis School Boularderie School Glace Bay Elementary Bras d’or Elementary Glace Bay High Breton Education Centre Greenfield Elementary Bridgeport School Harbourside Elementary Brookland Elementary J.B. Croak VC Memorial Elementary Cabot Jr/Sr. High Jubilee Elementary Cape Smokey elementary MacDonald Elementary Coxheath Elementary MacLennan Jr. High Cusack Elementary Malcolm Munroe Jr. High Dr. T.L. Sullivan Marion Bridge Elementary Donkin-Gowrie Complex Memorial High Ferrisview Elementary Middle River Elementary Mira Road Elementary Shipyard Elementary Mount Carmel Elementary Southside Learning Centre Mountainview/East Bay Complex St. Agnes Elementary North Highlands Elementary St. Anne Elementary Oceanview Education Centre St. Joseph Elementary Rankin School of the Narrows Sydney Academy Riverside Elementary Sydney Mines Jr. High

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Riverview Rural High School Sydney River Elementary Robin Foote Elementary Thompson Jr. High Seton Elementary Tompkins Memorial Elementary Sherwood Park Education Centre Whitney Pier Memorial Hr. High Source: 2012 Strategic Plan

The board of the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board consists of sixteen (16) members representing the twelve (12) electoral districts of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, two (2) members representing Victoria County, an Africian Nova Scotian representative, and a Miqmaw representative.

Current Board Members are:

Lorne Green, Board Chair Stewart Matheson, Board Vice-Chair John Berk Joan Currie Gary Fraser Darren Googoo Yvonne Kennedy Joyce Lind Sandra Margettie Barbara Mercer Jackie Organ Stephen Parson Kevin Ruelland Charlotte Shaw Fred Tilley Jack Toomey

The board is administered by Superintendent Beth MacIsaac and four Directors – George Boudreau (Financial Services), Susan Kelley (Programs and Student Services), Wendy King (Human Resources Services), and Paul Oldford (Operational Services).

Senior Administrators of the board meet each Monday to ensure continuous focus on the complex issues facing the board.

Mission Statement

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board fosters a caring, dynamic, and creative environment that provides educational opportunities, promote a love of learning, respect for others, and challenges all persons to develop their full potential to become confident, versatile, lifelong learners and thinkers. Source: 2012 Strategic Plan

Beliefs

We believe • in life-long educational opportunities; • in providing educational opportunities which enable each student to reach his or her potential; • in a caring, accepting, safe, and healthy school environment; • in a school environment that promotes the self-esteem of the individual; • in an interactive partnership between and among the family, the community and the school; • in a curriculum that addresses the intellectual, physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and ethical needs of students; • in a learning environment to which expression of the individual’s opinion is encouraged; • that respecting and acknowledging individual differences enhances personal growth;

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• that diligence is essential in realizing an individual’s full potential; • that self-discipline is the most effective method of shaping acceptable behavior. Source: 2012 Strategic Plan

Geography

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board provides educational programs and services to students in Cape Breton and Victoria Counties.

Demographics

The demographic trends for the CBVRSB have shown a continuous decline over the life of the CBVRSB (1996 to present).

Year Enrolment 2005 17558 2006 17263 Historic Enrolment 2007 16617 (Past 10 years) 2008 16079 2009 15722 2010 15392 2011 14575 2012 13977 2013 13675

Current (as of September 30) 2014 13263 Projection 2015 12929 (Next 5 years) 2016 12725 2017 12504 2018 12376 2019 12331 Source: Extracted from CBVRSB Enrolment Records for the years indicated CBVRSB Enrolment Projections

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Enrolments for the years 2020 to 2024 are expected to be in the range shown in the following table:

Year Projected at a decline of 130 Declining at about 2.75% per per year year following CBRM demographic studies 2020 12200 to 11990 2021 12070 to 11870 2022 11940 to 11740 2023 11810 to 11610 2024 11680 to 11490

2. Educational Goals, Priorities and Programming

Four Critical Issues

Based on the data gathered during the strategic planning process, the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board identified four critical issues that will be the focus of its energies and efforts.

Governance Pathways to Success Integrated Curriculum/Instruction Demographic Dynamics

Governance: Effective governance will require the Board to adopt a collaborative governance model.

Pathways to Success: Pathways to Success for all students involves all dimensions of the services provided by the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board.

Integrated Curriculum/Instruction: This is reflected in our vision/mission to provide a learning environment that challenges all students to succeed.

Demographic Dynamics: Declining enrollment impacts all areas of our work and is directly linked to funding, thereby, creating fiscal pressures. Source: 2012 Strategic Plan

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Programming

The two main goals of The Public School Program in Nova Scotia are: 1) to help students develop to their full potential cognitively, emotionally, physically and socially; 2) to help all students gain the knowledge, skills, attitudes needed for them to be part of and contribute to a healthy society and a prosperous and sustainable economy.

In the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board, we follow the learning outcomes framework as set out in the Public School Program as we work toward enabling our students to meet these goals. This framework consists of a series of curriculum outcome statements that students are expected to demonstrate as a result of their varied learning experiences along the continuum from primary to graduation. Use of technology is integrated through the curriculum and at all levels.

Professional learning occurs through a variety of vehicles including workshops, learning communities, coaches/mentors and online sessions such as webinars.

Our elementary schools offer programming in English language arts, core French, math, science, social studies, health, physical education, music and visual arts. We also offer Gaelic and Mi'kmaq in some schools. Instrumental music is offered at upper elementary through to grade 12.

Comprehensive Early Literacy Support involves direct daily intervention in Reading and Writing for identified students in Primary to Grade 3. In September, 2015, there will be Reading Recovery offered in 8 sites in the board for identified Grade 1 students.

At the middle level, prescribed courses in English, Math, Health, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Core French, grade 6 Intensive French (in some schools) as well as electives such as Music, Visual Art, Family Studies, and/or Tech Ed may be offered. In smaller, isolated middle level schools, the elective option may be restricted due to lack of available qualified teachers.

French Immersion programs begin in our board in grade 7 in some of our larger middle schools. Students who do not live in a community that offers immersion are bussed to a school in the community nearest to them if they want to take French Immersion Programming.

High schools provide opportunities for a minimum of 110 hours of instructional time per credit. Students need a minimum 18 credits (grade 10-12) including 3 English/French language Arts, 2 Math, 2 Science, 2 other STEM, 1 each Canadian History, Global Studies, Fine Arts, and Personal Development. In some of our smaller high schools, offering the wide variety of courses is often difficult so we utilize courses through Nova Scotia Virtual School to enrich our course offerings. Additional programs at the high school include International Baccalaureate, French Immersion, Co-operative Education, Options and Opportunities, Skilled Trades, Vocational Programming, Mi'kmaw Entrepreneurship and Gaelic are also offered in some schools.

Student Services Programming

Programming and services provided by Student Services are intended to assist students in achieving the learning outcomes of the PSP curriculum or, in the case of students with an IPP, their individualized outcomes. Technology is integrated throughout subject areas and at all levels.

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Student support workers monitor the academic progress of our African Nova Scotian and Aboriginal students and in cooperation with school staff, establish a method for tracking that information and relaying it to the home. In collaboration with guidance they also explore with students appropriate course selection as well as post-secondary career and education options.

At all levels our school services staff supports students through resource programming, learning centres, guidance services, learning disabilities programs, educational psychology services, social workers, schools plus programs including school mental health clinicians, behavioural support, Autism specialist/programming and programming for our gifted and talented students. The School Psychologist supports the school team by providing knowledge and skills in the areas of assessment, counselling and consultation in relation to curriculum and social outcomes for students. Each school has access to this service on an itinerant basis.

English as an additional language services are offered to students from grades Primary to twelve. Two and a half full time equivalents offer in- class and pull- out support for students. The English as an additional language teachers also offer consultation for classroom teachers.

The Speech-Language Pathologist supports the school team by providing knowledge and skills in the area of communication development, and assisting students with speech and language disorders in meeting curriculum and social outcomes.

The Autism Consultant supports Program Planning Teams in the areas of curricular assessment, programming, teaching strategies and transitions for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

All individuals use strategies and devices to assist them in performing tasks more efficiently and effectively on various occasions. Students with diverse disabilities may need a range of assistive technologies in order to participate more fully in daily activities and to meet learning outcomes. The Assistive Technology Consultant provides assessment, programming, strategies and professional development to our schools.

As a member of the school team the Social Worker collaborates with school staff in responding to the needs of students who may be experiencing personal, family, or social difficulties.

Guidance Services focus on preventative and responsive programs and services. These programs and services are principally concerned with the personal, social, educational and career needs of all students, placing priority on what is in the students’ best interest.

Schools Plus is Nova Scotia's collaborative interagency approach to educating the whole child and family. We have a SchoolsPlus Program in two of our communities providing this type of programming.

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Provincial Context

Provincial policy and initiatives influence the direction set by schools boards as they grapple with the many challenges associated with helping students succeed.

These include past provincial guideline documents such as “Learning for Life I”, “Learning for Life II”, and “Kids and Learning First”.

The most recent document with regard to the future direction of education in Nova Scotia is “Nova Scotia’s Action Plan for Education, 2015 The 3 R’s: Renew, Refocus, Rebuild”.

The ability to adapt to changing educational outcomes which Nova Scotians want is critical to the success of the board. The Long Range Outlook is developed with the need for flexibility to adapt in mind.

Also, on the provincial front, is the need for the board, in partnership with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, to address the future of the Private Public Partner Schools (P3).

Access to capital funding is critical to the success of this long range outlook. The current process is for the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to request board to submit business plans for new school construction or for alteration and addition projects early winter with an expectation of the board submitting requests in early spring. These requests go through a lengthy screening process with projects announced early the following winter. There is considerable pressure on limited provincial dollars. This requires boards to be judicious about the projects requested from government.

3. Board Operations and Assets

Budget

Over the course of the past four budget years (2011/2012, 2012/2013, 2013/2014, 2014/2015), the Board was required to reduce expenditures by $16,800,000 dollars. These reductions resulted from the Province of Nova Scotia’s “back to balance” initiatives.

In achieving balanced budgets over the period, the School Board reduced staff by 287 positions, reduced goods and services cost centers by $3,000,000 and was also required to provide for costs associated with inflationary pressures.

The Board expects to be required to reduce expenditures by a further $7.2 million over the next few years. The further reduction in expenditures results from the expected removal of the enrolment decline protection found in Hogg funding formula.

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The budget for 2014/2015 is as follows:

2014 - 2015 Budget - $143,644,933

Property Ser., 13% Transportaon, 6% Comm. Ed./ Other, Reg. Bd. Man., 2% 2% Sch. Man & sup., 10%

Special Ed., 18% Bd Gov., 0% Inst. & sch. Services, 50%

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CAPE BRETON VICTORIA REGIONAL SCHOOL BOARD Summary of Expenditures and Revenues Percentage EXPENDITURES Budget 13/14 Actual 13/14 Budget 14/15 Variance Board Governance 373,851 407,890 378,761 101.31%

Regional Management and Support 3,274,246 3,389,762 3,350,757 102.34%

School Management & Support 14,268,223 15,255,052 14,392,281 100.87%

Student Support 24,154,060 25,637,479 25,427,520 105.27%

Instructional & School Services 69,201,448 71,153,880 71,785,726 103.73%

Property Service 17,913,973 26,504,743 18,126,399 101.19%

Pupil Transportation 6,617,415 6,698,234 6,661,040 100.66%

Technology 1,350,321 1,300,400 1,385,908 102.64%

Community Education 1,180,394 995,514 1,203,171 101.93%

Other Programs 933,430 2,388,801 933,430 100.00%

139,267,361 153,731,755 143,644,993 103.14% REVENUES

PNS Formula Funding 117,152,000 130,255,477 123,201,500 105.16% Appropriation From Councils 14,238,100 14,258,102 14,818,900 104.08% 131,390,100 144,513,579 138,020,400 105.05%

Other Provincial Revenue 2,798,635 2,798,600 495,700 17.71%

First Nation Tuition 1,410,850 1,371,883 1,325,000 93.92%

Government of Canada 177,000 205,000 183,000 103.39%

Board Operations 3,490,776 4,963,695 3,730,176 106.86%

Total Revenue 139,267,361 153,852,757 143,754,276 103.22%

Surplus (Deficit) 121,002 109,283 Source: CBVRSB 2014-2015 Budget

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Capital Assets and Student Transportation Property Services September 30, 2013 Total School Sq. ft. 2,753,196 Sq. ft. per Student 201.36 Private Operator Sq. ft. 379,704 Operating Cost per Sq. ft. 6.51 Bd. Custodial per Sq. ft. .09 Sq. ft. per Custodial Hour 1,100 Operating Capital .20 Transportation Total Buses Operated 85 Other/Special Needs Transportation Total Students Transported 6,697 Total Cost/Student Transported 1000.18 Average Bus Load 79 Cost/Unit – Board 78,802 Number of Operating Days 185 Planned Capital Projects/Major Maintenance A) Current Capital Projects

The following capital projects are underway:

Baddeck Academy School – The scope of work will include elementary wing classroom refresh, new library and seminar room, ventilation and heating upgrades, and fire protection installation. The project is in design, currently, and will be tendered early April. Construction activities will be completed in August 2015.

Glace Bay High – Scope – It is a multi-year, multi-phased project which is divided into a number of phases: Phase 1 Windows, entrance systems, and envelope – Completed in September 2014 Phase 2 Skilled Trades Addition – Completed in September 2014 Phase 3 Interior improvements and security enhancement Phase 4 Main entrance Phase 5 Site Reconfiguration

Memorial High – Scope - It is a multi-year, multi-phased project which will be carried out until 2015- 2016. The project phases have been developed and are scheduled as follows: Phase 1 Window/Door Replacement – 99% Complete Phase 2 Roof Replacement – Complete Phase 3 Mechanical & Electrical System Upgrades – Commissioning Phase 4 Lobby/Hallways/Washrooms – Complete Phase 5 Bus Loop & Sitework – Spring/Summer 2015 Phase 6 Sports Field – Will be ready for use September 2015

New Vehicle Maintenance Facility – Scope – This project, expected to be complete early 2015/2016

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fiscal year, includes renovation to a property at 199 Ferry Street, formerly owned by NS Lands. The property is being re-purposed to house a school bus/vehicle maintenance facility and property services shops.

St. Anne’s – Scope 2015/2016 – The scope of the funding is to complete renovations in the 1986 wing. This includes new washrooms, resource room, and classroom refresh. Some work is underway, currently, which is the washrooms. The remainder of the work is in design to be tendered in April for completion in August 2015.

B) Proposed Capital Projects

The following is a brief summary of the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board’s proposed TCA business cases submitted to NSDEECD in 2014-2015. These project remain before government for consideration:

New Waterford – New Jr/Sr High School – The proposed project is a replacement for Breton Education Centre with a future grade level configuration of Grades 6-12. Greenfield would become a P-5 school (future renovations may be required). New 6-12 school population at project completion is estimated at 550 students.

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 New school constructed on the New school constructed on a Major renovation of Breton Breton Education Centre site, separate site. Breton Education Education Centre interior and with Breton Education Centre Centre would be demolished. exterior. This would involve remaining in operation during major phasing and disruption to construction. Existing gyms the school would remain. At completion of construction, the former Breton Education Centre would be demolished

Northside – New Junior High School – This proposed project is a replacement for Thompson and Sydney Mines Junior Highs. The combined school population would be approximately 360 students at completion of construction.

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 New school Major renovation at Staff N/A Development Centre (former St. Joseph’s North Sydney)

Glace Bay (Seaside) – New Elementary School – The proposed project is a replacement for Tompkins Elementary, MacDonald Elementary, and Bridgeport. The combined school population, assuming P-5 grade levels, would be 300 students at completion of construction.

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Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 New school, located central to Major renovation at Bridgeport N/A Tompkins, Bridgeport, and MacDonald

Wireless Initiative – This project consists of network upgrades throughout the board to create robust wireless connectivity board wide. The intention of the project is to support the proliferation of wireless devices such as laptops and tablets within the learning environment.

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Boardwide network upgrades Wireless upgrades, only Limited wireless upgrades including servers, network (Junior and Senior High switching, and wireless Schools, only) connectivity, phased over 3 years.

Dr. T.L. Sullivan Junior High Infrastructure – This project consists of a host of renovations and repairs necessary at Dr. T.L. Sullivan. These include roofing, envelope, windows, entrance systems, washroom upgrades, mechanical/electrical systems, classroom refresh, cafeteria renewal, etc. In addition, other renovations could be made to prepare Dr. T.L. Sullivan for incoming elementary students if Florence Elementary went under school review.

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Main infrastructure project to Enhanced infrastructure project Project to address core deal with complete building which would include infrastructure systems only renewal renovations to accommodate (roof, windows, entrance, elementary students mechanical/electrical)

Malcolm Munroe Master Plan Implementation – This project builds upon recent infrastructure improvements and would address issues brought forward in the master plan document, including site safety, building security (administration area), building accessibility, and learning centre upgrades. Other programmatic changes or upgrades would include small group learning spaces, drama/stage upgrades, active healthy area, and music rooms. Building infrastructure upgrades would include new fire pump, new ventilation units, and electrical systems (lighting, emergency lighting, fire and security systems).

Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Complete renovation as per Complete renovation with no Complete mechanical/electrical master plan document exterior site improvements and corridor system upgrades, only

Riverview – Skilled Trades and Heating Plant Upgrade – With the transfer of bus maintenance to the TP2 facility, the former Coxheath bus garage would be suited to be renovated into Skilled Trades spaces for the students of Riverview High. Additional necessary upgrades for Riverview include complete replacement of the heating plant and fuel tanks.

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Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Complete project – Renewal of Renewal of Coxheath bus Heating plant replacement, only Coxheath bus garage for Skilled garage for Skilled Trades, only Trades and heating plant replacement

C) TCA Repair Funding

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has requested the board to submit a list of proposed projects for 2015/2016 funding from a provincial TCA repair budget.

The requests made by the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board follow:

Riverview – Heating Plant and Gym Roof Replacement – Scope - Includes new boilers, piping, pumps, breeching, and controls. Betterment qualifications are increased efficiency of boilers and system as a whole and increased R value of gym roof.

Mountainview – Roof Replacement – Scope – Includes replacement of all flat roof sections. Follow up on previous project which replaced peaked roof sections. Betterment qualification is increased R value of new roof and reduced operating costs from various leaks.

Sydney Academy – Bus Loop and Roof Replacement – Scope – Includes creating a new bus loop where the existing basketball court is located. Installation of the bus loop will allow for reconfiguration of the parking lot to gain additional spaces. Betterment qualifications include accessibility improvements and safety enhancement. There is also a portion of roof and siding over the stage area which requires replacement. This was not addressed during the TCA project.

Middle River – Envelope Upgrades/Boiler Replacement – Scope – Includes replacement of roof, windows, and siding. Exterior walls will be better insulated. Also includes new boiler. Better qualifications included increased burner efficiency and increased envelop R values.

Marion Bridge – Envelope Upgrades/Boiler Replacement – Scope – Includes replacement of roof, windows, and siding. Exterior walls will be better insulated. Also includes new boiler. Betterment qualifications include increased burner efficiency and increased envelop R values.

Bras d’or – Roof Replacement – Scope – Includes replacement of remaining portion of roof not completed under 2014-2015 project. Betterment qualifications include increased roof R value.

Baddeck – Teen Health Centre/Cafeteria/Sports Field Accessibility – Scope – Project to complete all work at Baddeck Academy. Includes fit-up of the Teen Health Centre which is currently not in operation, addresses accessibility issues to the sports field, and enhances the cafeteria to be also used as a presentation space. Betterment qualifications include enhanced accessibility and program enhancements.

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D) Major Maintenance

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board, annually, allots approximately $450,000 for major maintenance projects. The funding is utilized, annually, for building infrastructure needs identified in the spring of the year.

4. School Information

Feeder Systems/Family of Schools:

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Victoria South Family of Schools

Baddeck P-12 Rankin School of the Narrows P-12

Middle River Current P-6 Sept/15 P-5

Victoria North Family of Schools

Cabot Current 7-12 Sept/15 6-12

Cape Smokey North Highlands Current P-6 Current P-6 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5

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Northside Family of Schools

Memorial High Current 10-12 Sept/15 9-12 Dr. T.L. Sullivan Jr High Sydney Mines Thompson Jr Jr High High Current 7-9 Current 7-9 Current 7-9 Sept/15 6-8 Sept/15 6-8 Sept/15 6-8 Boularderie Bras d'or Florence Jubilee St. Joseph Current P-6 Ferrisview Seton Current P-6 Current P-6 Current P-6 Current P-6 Sept/15 P-5 Current P-6 Current P-6 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5

Riverview Family of Schools

Riverview High Current 10-12 Sept/15 9-12

MacLennan Jr Malcolm Munroe Jr High High Current 7-9 Current 7-9 Sept/15 6-8 Sept/15 6-8

George D Mountainview Marion Coxheath Robin Mira Road Sydney Foote Lewis Bridge Riverside River Current P-6 East Bay Current P-6 Current P-6 Current P-6 Current P-9 Current P-6 Current P-6 Current P-6 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-8 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5

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Sydney Family of Schools

Sydney Academy Current 10-12 Sept/15 9-12

Sherwood Park Education Centre Whitney Pier Memorial Current 7-9 Current 7-9 Sept/15 6-8 Sept/15 6-8

Brookland Cusack Shipyard Harbourside Current P-6 Current P-6 Current P-6 Current P-6 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5

New Waterford Family of Schools

Breton Education Centre Current 7-12 Sept/15 6-12

Greenfield Mount Carmel St. Agnes Current P-6 Current P-6 Current P-6 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5

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Glace Bay Family of Schools

Glace Bay High Current 10-12 Sept/15 9-12

Donkin/Gowrie Elem/Jr Oceanview Education Bridgeport Elem/Jr High Centre High Current P-9 Current 7-9 Current P-9 Sept/15 P-8 Sept/15 6-8 Sept/15 P-8

John B Croak Glace Bay Ele MacDonald St. Anne Tompkins Gowrie Current P-6 Current P-6 Current P-6 Current P-6 Current P-6 Current P-6 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5 Sept/15 P-5 Source: Looking Inward

Community/Municipal Context

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board serves all of Cape Breton and all of Victoria Counties. Municipally, these areas are served by the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and the Municipality of Victoria County.

The City of Sydney, the five towns that flanked it around Sydney Harbour, the Town of Louisbourg, and the County of Cape Breton were amalgamated in 1995 partly in response to the financial challenges created by the decline of the coal mining and steel industries. In the 20 years since, the mines and plant have shutdown, and the population has contracted and aged markedly. The current population is now, barely, 75 percent of the area’s peak population, which was achieved in 1961. The proportion of school aged population has declined from 20 percent in 1996 to 15 percent in 2011, and will, no doubt, continue to fall.

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The CBRM report Integrated Community Sustainability Plan March 30, 2010 says this of the demographic trends.

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The picture in Victoria County is similar. The following chart is taken from Victoria County’s Strategic Plan:

Table 3: Demographic Projections through 2021 2007 2011 2016 2021 Total Reporting 7886 7760 7633 7494 By Age Groups % of total % of total % of total 0-14 yrs 1243 15.8% 1147 14.8% 1066 14.0% 992 13.2% 15-24 yrs 1055 13.4% 901 11.6% 770 10.1% 694 9.3% 25-44 yrs 1746 22.1% 1608 20.7% 1483 19.4% 1399 18.7% 45-64 yrs 2555 32.4% 2673 34.4% 2594 34.0% 2407 32.1% 65+ yrs 1290 16.4% 1431 18.4% 1720 22.5% 2002 26.7% Source: NS Community Counts

Both the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and Victoria County continue to work on economic development as is evidenced by the January 28, 2014, announcement that, “Cape Breton Island’s four largest municipalities, representing all four of the island’s counties and most of the island’s residents agreed to collaborate on the establishment of an economic development organization”.

However, the demographic picture remains one of continued decline in the number of school-aged children.

The demographic reality of the municipal units served by the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board is clear. The region has lost substantial population over the short and long terms. Even if the local economy turns around, the region’s population profile is not expected to recover rapidly. The relative lack of family-aged adults, significantly, reduces the ability of the population to grow through natural increase. This situation seems most likely to deepen as time advances and residents continue to age.

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School Information

School: Baddeck Academy Address: 320 Shore Road, Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0 Grade configuration: P-12 Age of facility: 1953, 1967, 1978, 2011, 2013 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 366 408 90% 2006 329 408 81% 2007 338 408 83% 2008 325 408 80% 2009 330 408 81% 2010 317 408 78% 2011 293 408 72% 2012 263 408 64% 2013 263 408 64% Current Enrolment & 249 408 61% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 238 408 58% 2016 237 408 58% 2017 244 408 60% 2018 242 408 59% 2019 241 408 29%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: Middle/Late French Immersion, O2, instrumental music program, music program, drama program, guidance and career education programs, programs for students at risk Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): Baddeck Academy has benefitted from a recent Alteration and Addition project. The project included new roofing, demolition of the old high school wing, construction of a new classroom wing, new entrance, new sport field, and new mechanical plant. In 2015/2016 the final phase is expected to be carried out.

Future considerations related to building condition: Once the final stage of the current Alteration and Addition project is complete, Baddeck Academy will require only regular maintenance for the ten (10) year duration of the long range outlook. This final stage is expected to be complete in 2015/2016 fiscal year. Information about School Review: None

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School: Boularderie Address: 12065 Kempt Head Road, Boularderie, Nova Scotia, B1X 1J9 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 2000 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 1 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 95 169 56% 2006 101 169 60% 2007 110 169 65% 2008 111 169 66% 2009 92 169 54% 2010 89 169 53% 2011 89 169 53% 2012 90 169 53% 2013 94 169 56% Current Enrolment & 94 169 56% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 82 169 49% 2016 86 169 51% 2017 82 169 49% 2018 81 169 48% 2019 76 169 45%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: Learning disabilities program, instrumental music program, music program, guidance and career education programs Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): Boularderie School benefited from a significant Alteration and Addition completed in 2000. This project was a total rebuild of the school resulting in a modern, well equipped facility.

Future considerations related to building condition: Boularderie School should require only regular maintenance during the 10 Year Outlook.

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School: Bras d’or Elementary Address: 10 Alder Point Road, Bras d’or, Nova Scotia, B1Y 2K1 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1989 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 1 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 308 336 92% 2006 316 336 94% 2007 306 336 91% 2008 306 336 91% 2009 317 336 94% 2010 302 336 90% 2011 283 336 84% 2012 292 336 87% 2013 300 336 89% Current Enrolment & 273 336 81% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 216 336 64% 2016 217 336 65% 2017 229 336 68% 2018 223 336 66% 2019 219 336 65%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: Instrumental music program, music program, guidance and career education programs Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): The school has undergone partial roof replacement in 2014-2015. New roof 2014 (flat roof) New shingles over foyer Regular Maintenance Future considerations related to building condition: Bras d’or should require only routine maintenance through the short term of the Long Range Outlook. The building constructed in 1989 will be 30 years old in the medium term of a Long Range Outlook and a mid-life review and potential for an Alteration and Addition project to replace 30 year old systems at the end of their life may be required. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school: None

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School: Breton Education Centre Address: 667 Eighth Street, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 3T4 Grade configuration: Current 7-12; September 2015 6-12 Age of facility: 1970 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 4 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 1010 2154 47% 2006 938 2154 44% 2007 831 2154 39% 2008 767 2154 36% 2009 731 2154 34% 2010 692 2154 32% 2011 654 2154 30% 2012 597 2154 28% 2013 587 2154 27% Current Enrolment & 563 2154 26% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 635 2154 29% 2016 607 2154 28% 2017 578 2154 27% 2018 567 2154 26% 2019 569 2154 26%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: O2, skilled trades, instrumental music program, music program, drama program, Learning Centre, guidance and career education programs, programs for students at risk Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): Future considerations related to building condition:

Breton Education Centre is a very large building that has been subject to extensive study with a view toward a major capital investment. The results of the study are before government as a complete rebuild with only the gymnasium being retained.

Information about review of the school previously conducted: None

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School: Bridgeport Elementary Address: 1260 Main Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 5A5 Grade configuration: Current P-9; September 2015 P-8 Age of facility: 1952, 1975 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 134 270 50% 2006 153 270 57% 2007 124 270 46% 2008 120 270 44% 2009 122 270 45% 2010 109 270 40% 2011 110 270 41% 2012 100 270 37% 2013 121 270 45% Current Enrolment & 107 270 40% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 94 270 35% 2016 98 270 36% 2017 101 270 37% 2018 102 270 38% 2019 107 270 40%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition: Bridgeport Elementary has been studied with the intent of determining the future of schools in this area of Glace Bay. The results of the study revealed some potential for an Alteration and Addition to rebuild Bridgeport. Although there is potential, the project before the government is a replacement school. Rebuilding Bridgeport is presented as an option. Should a decision be made to retain Bridgeport with its current student population, the building will require the work identified in the 2012 study. Any other factors relevant to the school: None

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School: Brookland Elementary Address: 153 Cottage Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 2E5 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 2004 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 517 500 103% 2006 524 500 105% 2007 465 500 93% 2008 441 500 88% 2009 470 500 94% 2010 463 500 93% 2011 455 500 91% 2012 422 500 84% 2013 412 500 82% Current Enrolment & 415 500 83% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 323 500 65% 2016 334 500 67% 2017 341 500 68% 2018 348 500 70% 2019 346 500 69%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: Learning disabilities class, instrumental music program, music program, Learning Centre, guidance and career education programs Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition:

Brookland Elementary is a new government built school which opened in 2004. It is not expected to require any work other than routine maintenance through the life of this Long Range Outlook. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school: • In the Long Range Outlook, consideration is given to converting Brookland from a P-6 school to a middle school. The conversion would require capital funding from the province of Nova Scotia. • There is also consideration of consolidating Shipyard students at Brookland. School Review is anticipated to address this matter.

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School: Cabot Jr./Sr. High Address: 32039 Cabot Trail, Neil’s Harbour, Nova Scotia, B0C 1N0 Grade configuration: Current 7-12; September 2015 6-12 Age of facility: 1974, 1986, 1989 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0

Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 255 371 69% 2006 244 371 66% 2007 235 371 63% 2008 235 371 63% 2009 226 371 61% 2010 228 371 62% 2011 208 371 54% 2012 200 371 54% 2013 198 371 53% Current Enrolment & 196 371 53% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 215 371 58% 2016 208 371 56% 2017 196 371 53% 2018 204 371 55% 2019 190 371 51%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: O2, music program, Learning Centre, guidance and career education programs Future considerations related to building condition:

As a thirty (30) year old structure, a study of its systems will be necessary in the short term of the Long Range Outlook with a view to identifying those systems at the end of their life. Necessary work will need to be carried out in the short to medium term of the Long Range Outlook.

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School: Cape Smokey Elementary Address: 39 Brandon Lane, Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1N0 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 2000 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 1 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 133 150 89% 2006 126 150 84% 2007 121 150 81% 2008 118 150 79% 2009 116 150 77% 2010 110 150 73% 2011 102 150 68% 2012 100 150 67% 2013 92 150 61% Current Enrolment & 91 150 61% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 82 150 55% 2016 84 150 56% 2017 83 150 55% 2018 77 150 51% 2019 74 150 49%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program, guidance and career education programs Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition: Cape Smokey Elementary is a P3 building owned by the private sector. This building is well maintained, however, there are some matters needing to be addressed which are the responsibility of the P3 owner. In the medium term, NSDEECD will need to address the lease by either of an extension of the lease or purchase of the building. Building systems at the end of life will need to be addressed in the medium to long term of the Long Range Outlook, with consideration to the capital funding available in the context of the lease arrangement. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school: • Cape Smokey School benefits from small school subsidy within the Hogg II funding formula. • As a P3 school, a decision about its future is required by November 30, 2016.

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School: CBVRSB Alternative High School Address: 290 Whitney Avenue, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 5A6 Grade configuration: 10-12 Age of facility: 1969 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Current capacity (permanent structures only): N/A School utilization: N/A Historic enrolment (past 10 years): 2005 NA 2006 125 2007 202 2008 186 2009 180 2010 213 2011 192 2012 156 2013 132

Current enrolment (as of Sept 30, 2014): 114 Enrolment projection (next 5 years): 2015 111 2016 108 2017 105 2018 102 2019 99

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: This school provides an alternate high school environment for older students.

Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): N/A Future considerations related to building condition: Should the proposed closure of Whitney Pier Memorial come about, the plan is to create a permanent home for the Alternative High School in the Whitney Pier Memorial building. Should Whitney Pier Memorial closure not come about, the board will need to seek a permanent home for this program

Information about review of the school previously conducted: Housed in Ashby Elementary building. Ashby Elementary was closed following a school review. Any other factors relevant to the school: The building housing the Alternative High School was formerly Ashby Elementary School that closed in 2011 following a school review process. The building is at the end of its life and should be disposed of when possible.

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School: Coxheath Elementary Address: 30 Mt. Florence Street, Coxheath, Nova Scotia, B1R 1T8 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1954, 1986 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 236 425 56% 2006 303 425 71% 2007 278 425 65% 2008 266 425 63% 2009 272 425 64% 2010 280 425 66% 2011 288 425 68% 2012 287 425 68% 2013 301 425 71% Current Enrolment & 328 425 77% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 282 425 66% 2016 285 425 67% 2017 280 425 66% 2018 282 425 66% 2019 285 425 67%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): Coxheath Elementary has benefitted from a TCA repair project which enabled the following to be completed: roof and window replacement, new boiler, washroom and lighting upgrades. New Wing - All painted, new coat racks (hallway), new washrooms, new windows; Old Section - 2 new washrooms, upgrade 2 washrooms, new coat racks, new lighting, re-tile upstairs floor, looking at turning swing on classroom doors (in progress) Future considerations related to building condition: As a building approaching 30 years, and with a 50 year old section, a study of the building is necessary in the final years of the Long Range Outlook. This study is necessary to identify any of the 30 year old systems which may need replacement or upgrading with a view of seeking funding and completing the work. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None

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School: Cusack School Address: 500 Birchill Drive, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 3V9 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1980, 2012 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 159 396 40% 2006 126 396 32% 2007 133 396 34% 2008 129 396 33% 2009 122 396 31% 2010 119 396 30% 2011 102 396 26% 2012 360 396 91% 2013 354 396 89% Current Enrolment & 345 396 87% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 293 396 74% 2016 295 396 74% 2017 301 396 76% 2018 297 396 75% 2019 304 396 77%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program, Learning Centre, guidance and career education programs, program for students at risk Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): Through an approved Alteration and Addition project, a new wing was added to Cusack. The project also provided some upgrades to the original school building including a new gym floor, new boilers, and some interior work. Old section – new washrooms, hallways painted, retired, new coat racks, lighting, office area completely redone, expanded teacher’s room, regular maintenances Future considerations related to building condition: With the recently completed Alteration and Addition project, Cusack School requires only regular maintenance for the duration of this 10 year Outlook. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school: • In 2011, following an addition, Ashby Elementary and Cornwallis Elementary were consolidated at this school. Ashby and Cornwallis were permanently closed following school review. • It could see some Brookland students moved here should a decision be to create a middle school at Brookland.

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School: Donkin School Address: 81 Centre Street, Donkin, Nova Scotia, B0A 1G0 Grade configuration: Current P-9; September 2015 P-8 Age of facility: 1964, 2007 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 138 241 57% 2006 143 241 59% 2007 129 241 54% 2008 127 241 53% 2009 112 241 46% 2010 102 241 42% 2011 96 241 40% 2012 95 241 39% 2013 90 241 37% Current Enrolment & 81 241 34% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 76 241 32% 2016 67 241 28% 2017 66 241 27% 2018 67 241 28% 2019 67 241 28%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program, guidance and career education programs Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): In 2012, an Alteration and Addition project provided for the addition of a new gym at Donkin. An Alteration and Addition project in 2012 at Donkin School provided renewed classrooms, washrooms, hallways, and administration areas. Window replacement was also included. Replaced entrance system, replaced PA system (in progress) , new door system – downstairs for classrooms, new lockers upstairs , regular maintenance Future considerations related to building condition: With the completion of the new gym and with the Alteration and Addition, only routine maintenance should be necessary through the duration of the Long Range Outlook. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school: There is consideration of consolidating Gowrie students at this building. Donkin and Gowrie are complexed under one administration.

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School: Dr. T.L. Sullivan Jr High Address: 256 Park Road, Bras d’or, Nova Scotia, B0C 1B0 Grade configuration: Current 7-9; September 2015 6-8 Age of facility: 1976 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 320 528 61% 2006 287 528 54% 2007 307 528 58% 2008 282 528 53% 2009 291 528 55% 2010 281 528 53% 2011 264 528 50% 2012 236 528 45% 2013 223 528 42% Current Enrolment & 218 528 41% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 232 528 44% 2016 213 528 40% 2017 195 528 37% 2018 193 528 37% 2019 198 528 38%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program, Learning Centre, guidance and career education programs Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): With the decision to forgo construction of a P-9 school in favor of a new elementary school in North Sydney, some TCA funding became available for the three junior high schools in the Northside Family of Schools. At Dr. T.L. Sullivan, this resulted in roof replacement, new sports field, and technology refresh. New Tech Shop, new water line, new roof, considering new Learning Centre. Future considerations related to building condition: A current TCA repair project to provide Tech Production, lighting upgrades, and a new water entrance. Dr. T.L. Sullivan is currently being considered for a TCA project. If this project is approved, it will enable the following: Refurbishment of mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural systems; Site Improvements This project is required regardless of several options being considered for this building. Additional capital is necessary to enable the proposed option.. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school: Dr. T.L. Sullivan is being considered for reconfiguration as a P-8 school consolidating Florence Elementary students.

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School: East Bay Elementary Address: RR#1, East Bay, Nova Scotia, B1J 1A3 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1965 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 1 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 49 145 34% 2006 52 145 36% 2007 51 145 35% 2008 41 145 28% 2009 38 145 26% 2010 35 145 24% 2011 41 145 28% 2012 38 145 26% 2013 42 145 29% Current Enrolment & 31 145 21% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 31 145 21% 2016 28 145 19% 2017 28 145 19% 2018 31 145 21% 2019 23 145 16%

Information about review of the school previously conducted: East Bay has been under review a number of times in the past. The most recent occurrences were in 2005 and 2011. In both cases, the school remained open. Any other factors relevant to the school: This school is being suggested for permanent closure and consolidation at Mountainview. School Review is suggested.

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School: Ferrisview Elementary Address: 86 Archibald Avenue, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 2W9 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 2010 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 NA 2006 NA 2007 NA 2008 NA 2009 NA 2010 222 300 74% 2011 219 300 73% 2012 210 300 70% 2013 217 300 72% Current Enrolment & 216 300 72% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 192 300 64% 2016 198 300 66% 2017 199 300 66% 2018 190 300 63% 2019 190 300 63%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program, Learning Centre, guidance and career education programs Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition: Ferrisview is the newest of the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board’s schools. Only regular maintenance will be necessary for the duration of the life of the Long Range Outlook. A small addition may be necessary if Seton is to be consolidated at Ferrisview. Some boundary adjustments could eliminate the need for the addition. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school: There is consideration to consolidating Seton Elementary students at Ferrisview. Should the decision be to close Seton Elementary, and house the Seton students at Ferrisview, a TCA project to add several additional classrooms may be required.

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School: Florence Elementary Address: 40 Mackay Street, Florence, Nova Scotia, B1Y 1M3 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1956, 1975 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 180 198 91% 2006 151 198 76% 2007 138 198 70% 2008 129 198 65% 2009 136 198 69% 2010 129 198 65% 2011 124 198 63% 2012 124 198 63% 2013 129 198 65% Current Enrolment & 124 198 63% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 98 198 49% 2016 98 198 49% 2017 99 198 50% 2018 98 198 49% 2019 98 198 49%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program, guidance and career education programs Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition: Florence Elementary is an older school with an older wing approaching 50 years, and a newer 30 year old wing. School Review is suggested with a view to closure and accommodating the students at Dr. T.L. Sullivan as a P-8 school. Should the building remain open, this building will require a scoping exercise to determine which of the 30 year old systems will require replacement or refurbishment. The 50 year old wing would need to be demolished. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school: The proposal for Florence Elementary is closure and housing the students at Dr. T.L. Sullivan or Bras d’or. School Review is suggested.

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School: George D. Lewis School Address: 21 Kent Street, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia, B1C 1E9 Grade configuration: Current P-9; September 2015 P-8 Age of facility: 1968 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 144 227 63% 2006 137 227 60% 2007 132 227 58% 2008 116 227 51% 2009 119 227 52% 2010 115 227 51% 2011 110 227 48% 2012 113 227 50% 2013 102 227 45% Current Enrolment & 87 227 38% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 79 227 35% 2016 78 227 34% 2017 76 227 33% 2018 76 227 33% 2019 77 227 34%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program, drama program, guidance and career education programs, programs for students at risk Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): New roof in 2011. Future considerations related to building condition: George D Lewis School is among the oldest of the schools within the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board. School review and consolidation at Riverside is suggested. Should the outcome of school view be a decision to retain George D. Lewis, a scoping exercise will be necessary to determine the extent of repairs and refurbishment necessary at the school. Based on schools of similar vintage, this is judged to be extensive Information about review of the school previously conducted: None

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School: Glace Bay Elementary Address: 135 Brookside Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 1K8 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1996 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 7 (no longer used) Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 515 550 94% 2006 494 550 90% 2007 495 550 90% 2008 483 550 88% 2009 498 550 91% 2010 495 550 90% 2011 513 550 93% 2012 506 550 92% 2013 513 550 93% Current Enrolment & 506 550 92% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 409 550 74% 2016 424 550 77% 2017 423 550 77% 2018 423 550 77% 2019 431 550 78%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program, Learning Centre, guidance and career education programs, programs for students at risk Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): Heating System was replaced in 2013. New PA System New boilers installed Closing of portables Future considerations related to building condition: • Glace Bay Elementary is a relatively new school which should only require routine maintenance in the early part of this 10 year Outlook. Towards the later part of this 10 year Outlook, a mid-life study to determine which systems have reach the end of life, and need replacement, will be necessary. • Removal of the adjacent portables should be undertaken in the short term. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None

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School: Glace Bay High School Address: 201 Reserve Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 4W3 Grade configuration: Current 10-12; September 2015 9-12 Age of facility: 1989 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 3 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 944 1168 81% 2006 918 1168 79% 2007 911 1168 78% 2008 862 1168 74% 2009 874 1168 75% 2010 814 1168 70% 2011 810 1168 69% 2012 716 1168 61% 2013 672 1168 58% Current Enrolment & 640 1168 55% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 777 1168 67% 2016 742 1168 64% 2017 737 1168 63% 2018 714 1168 61% 2019 700 1168 60%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: Intensive Core French, O2, skilled trades, instrumental music program, music program, drama program, guidance and career education programs, programs for students at risk Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): It is a multi-year, multi-phased project which is divided into a number of phases: Phase 1 Windows, entrance systems, and envelope – Completed in September 2014 Phase 2 Skilled Trades Addition – Completed in September 2014 Phase 3 Interior improvements and security enhancement Phase 4 Main entrance Phase 5 Site Reconfiguration Future considerations related to building condition: Glace Bay High School is currently benefitting from a mid-life refit of some of its systems. It will need some additional study to determine if further work is required.

Information about review of the school previously conducted: None

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School: Gowrie School Address: 62 Birch Grove Road, Port Morien, Nova Scotia, B1B 1G8 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1960, 1974 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 1 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 57 121 47% 2006 47 121 39% 2007 50 121 41% 2008 41 121 34% 2009 43 121 36% 2010 38 121 31% 2011 36 121 30% 2012 37 121 31% 2013 39 121 32% Current Enrolment & 40 121 33% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 33 121 27% 2016 37 121 31% 2017 38 121 31% 2018 38 121 31% 2019 38 121 31%

Information about review of the school previously conducted: Gowrie has been under review a number of times in the past. The most recent occurrences were in 2005 and 2011. In both cases, the school remained opened. Any other factors relevant to the school: The school is being considered for closure. School Review will be necessary.

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School: Greenfield Elementary Address: 25 James Street, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 1B8 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 2000 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 1 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 400 500 80% 2006 360 500 72% 2007 356 500 71% 2008 378 500 76% 2009 376 500 75% 2010 380 500 76% 2011 351 500 70% 2012 369 500 74% 2013 356 500 71% Current Enrolment & 341 500 68% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 278 500 56% 2016 278 500 56% 2017 283 500 57% 2018 286 500 57% 2019 294 500 59%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program, Learning Centre Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition: Greenfield Elementary is a P3 building owned by a private investor. This building is well maintained, however, there are some matters needing to be addressed. The solutions are the responsibility of the P3 owner. In addition, site constraints resulting in concern with traffic patterns need to be addressed.

Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school: • Should the suggestion to house all P to 5 students from the New Waterford Family of Schools be approved, government will need to purchase or extend the lease. Also, there is potential for additional classroom space being necessary. • As a P3 school, a decision about its future is necessary by November 2016.

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School: Harbourside Elementary Address: 15 Church Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1N 2R3 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 2000 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 520 725 72% 2006 482 725 66% 2007 428 725 59% 2008 399 725 55% 2009 394 725 54% 2010 396 725 55% 2011 393 725 54% 2012 366 725 50% 2013 379 725 52% Current Enrolment & 385 725 53% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 326 725 45% 2016 326 725 45% 2017 329 725 45% 2018 338 725 47% 2019 333 725 46%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program, Learning Centre, guidance and career education programs Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition: • Harbourside Elementary is a P3 school which requires only routine maintenance through the life of the Long Range Outlook. • In the medium term, NSDEECD will need to address the lease by either of an extension of the lease or purchase of the building. Building systems at the end of life will need to be addressed in the medium to long term of the Long Range Outlook, with consideration to the capital funding available in the context of the lease arrangement. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school: • Harbourside is being considered for conversion to a P-8 school. Consolidation of Whitney Pier Memorial students at Harbourside is suggested. Should this occur, a small renovation will be necessary. • As a P3 school, a decision about its future is necessary by November 2016.

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School: John Bernard Croak VC Memorial School Address: 10 Second Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 5Z4 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1974 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 194 313 62% 2006 183 313 58% 2007 180 313 58% 2008 185 313 59% 2009 175 313 56% 2010 172 313 55% 2011 169 313 54% 2012 179 313 57% 2013 191 313 61% Current Enrolment & 193 313 62% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 166 313 53% 2016 165 313 53% 2017 166 313 53% 2018 164 313 52% 2019 160 313 51%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program, guidance and career education programs, programs for students at risk Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition: • John Bernard Croak School is suggested for consolidation at St. Anne’s. School review will be necessary. • John Bernard Croak School is a 30 year old school requiring upgrading. The scope of the upgrade was determined by an Engineering study carried out in 2012. If the school is to be retained, a significant A&A project will be required in the medium to long term. The scope of these upgrades was determined in an engineering study carried out in 2012.

Information about review of the school previously conducted: None

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School: Jubilee Elementary Address: 755 Main Street, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 2L4 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 2000 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 290 425 68% 2006 289 425 68% 2007 295 425 69% 2008 281 425 66% 2009 270 425 64% 2010 252 425 59% 2011 232 425 55% 2012 227 425 53% 2013 217 425 51% Current Enrolment & 220 425 52% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 175 425 41% 2016 180 425 42% 2017 184 425 43% 2018 192 425 45% 2019 190 425 45%

Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school: • There is consideration being given to consolidating St. Joseph Elementary students at Jubilee. • As a P3 school, a decision about its future is necessary by November 2016.

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School: MacDonald Elementary Address: 102 Kings Road, Dominion, Nova Scotia, B0A 1E0 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1964, 2003 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 2 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 148 192 77% 2006 135 192 70% 2007 127 192 66% 2008 126 192 66% 2009 125 192 65% 2010 125 192 65% 2011 136 192 71% 2012 146 192 76% 2013 152 192 79% Current Enrolment & 154 192 80% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 130 192 68% 2016 133 192 69% 2017 135 192 70% 2018 132 192 69% 2019 129 192 67%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program, programs for students at risk

Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition: MacDonald Elementary is a 51 year old school requiring upgrading. The scope of the upgrade was determined by an engineering study carried out in 2012. Of note, with this facility there have been portable classrooms serving the student population since 2002. Action on this front is imperative. School review and consolidation in a new school is suggested or, in the alternate, consolidation at a refurbished Bridgeport. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None

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School: MacLennan Jr High Address: 183 Sunnydale Drive, Westmount, Nova Scotia, B1R 1J4 Grade configuration: Current 7-9; September 2015 6-8 Age of facility: 1966, 1976 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 200 288 69% 2006 181 288 63% 2007 184 288 64% 2008 186 288 65% 2009 162 288 56% 2010 153 288 53% 2011 128 288 44% 2012 133 288 46% 2013 128 288 44% Current Enrolment & 90 288 31% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 74 288 26% 2016 87 288 30% 2017 80 288 28% 2018 80 288 28% 2019 83 288 29%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program, guidance and career education programs, programs for students at risk.

Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition: • MacLennan Jr High is a 30 year old building which is at mid-life. In addition to needing an elevator, it is in need of a scoping study to determine what, if any, of its systems need refurbishment or replacement. • Two options are being considered for MacLennan. Option 1 would see a P-8 school created at MacLennan consolidating MacLennan and Robin Foote. The second option would see MacLennan consolidated at Malcolm Munroe and Robin Foote retained as a P-5 school.

Information about review of the school previously conducted: None

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School: Malcolm Munroe Jr High Address: 125 Kenwood Drive, Sydney River, Nova Scotia, B1S 1T8 Grade configuration: Current 7-9; September 2015 6-8 Age of facility: 1970 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 646 840 77% 2006 654 840 78% 2007 631 840 75% 2008 638 840 76% 2009 596 840 71% 2010 609 840 73% 2011 569 840 68% 2012 571 840 68% 2013 536 840 64% Current Enrolment & 523 840 62% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 527 840 63% 2016 501 840 60% 2017 460 840 55% 2018 459 840 55% 2019 470 840 56%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: Late French Immersion, instrumental music program, Learning Centre, guidance and career education programs, programs for students at risk Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): Alteration and Addition funding enabled several improvements to Malcolm Munroe. These included a new roof, new main entrance, some flooring upgrades and connection to Municipal water. This project also enabled completion of a scoping document positioning the board to create a business case for additional funding. This request for funding is now before government for consideration. Future considerations related to building condition: • Should the building benefit from the TCA project now before government, Malcolm Munroe will require only routine maintenance going forward. • There is some consideration being given to consolidating MacLennan students at Malcolm Munroe Information about review of the school previously conducted: None

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School: Marion Bridge School Address: 3845 Gabarus Hwy, Marion Bridge, Nova Scotia, B1K 1A6 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1960, 1989 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 96 96 100% 2006 88 96 92% 2007 93 96 97% 2008 89 96 93% 2009 86 96 90% 2010 79 96 82% 2011 86 96 90% 2012 82 96 85% 2013 80 96 83% Current Enrolment & 73 96 76% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 54 96 56% 2016 55 96 57% 2017 57 96 59% 2018 56 96 58% 2019 55 96 57%

Marion Bridge School will require a scoping exercise to determine what, if any, of its systems need to be replaced. It also has some accessibility issues needing to be addressed. Gym continues to be provided at the nearly fire hall which needs addressing at some point. Information about review of the school previously conducted:

Marion Bridge has been placed under school review several times in the past. The most recent review was in 2005. The school remained open.

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School: Memorial High School Address: 300 Memorial Drive, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 2Y5 Grade configuration: Current 10-12; September 2015 9-12 Age of facility: 1975 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 3 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 1068 1673 64% 2006 1200 1673 72% 2007 1011 1673 60% 2008 1067 1673 64% 2009 937 1673 56% 2010 923 1673 55% 2011 929 1673 56% 2012 903 1673 54% 2013 844 1673 50% Current Enrolment & 838 1673 50% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 1009 1673 60% 2016 997 1673 60% 2017 958 1673 57% 2018 937 1673 56% 2019 916 1673 55%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: Late French Immersion, instrumental music program, music program, drama program, Learning Centre, guidance and career education programs, program for students at risk, Vocational Program Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): It is a multi-year, multi-phased project which will be carried out until 2015-2016. The project phases have been developed and are scheduled as follows: Phase 1 Window/Door Replacement – 99% Complete Phase 2 Roof Replacement – Complete Phase 3 Mechanical & Electrical System Upgrades – Commissioning Phase 4 Lobby/Hallways/Washrooms – Complete Phase 5 Bus Loop & Sitework – Spring/Summer 2015 Phase 6 Sports Field – Will be ready for use September 2015 Future considerations related to building condition: Once the current Alteration and Addition project is complete, Memorial High will be positioned to require only routine maintenance for the 10 year duration of the Long Range Outlook. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None

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School: Middle River Consolidated School Address: 2248 Cabot Trail, Middle River, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1960 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 1 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 19 49 39% 2006 22 49 45% 2007 22 49 45% 2008 24 49 49% 2009 18 49 37% 2010 19 49 39% 2011 23 49 47% 2012 22 49 45% 2013 23 49 47% Current Enrolment & 25 49 51% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 23 49 47% 2016 22 49 45% 2017 24 49 49% 2018 21 49 43% 2019 22 49 45%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: music program, drama program, programs for students at risk Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition: Middle River School is an older school requiring upgrading. A study to determine the scope of this is necessary. The study should be carried out in the short term. The work identified should be carried out in the short to medium term. Information about review of the school previously conducted: Middle River has been placed under review several times in the past. The most recent occurrences were in 2005 and 2011. In both cases, the school remained open. Any other factors relevant to the school: Middle River School benefits from a grandfather small school subsidy. Should this additional funding change, reconsideration of school review in this Family of Schools may be required.

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School: Mira Road School Address: 1464 George Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 1P3 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1977 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 1 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 180 192 94% 2006 176 192 92% 2007 176 192 92% 2008 169 192 88% 2009 162 192 84% 2010 157 192 82% 2011 136 192 71% 2012 137 192 71% 2013 141 192 73% Current Enrolment & 129 192 67% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 109 192 57% 2016 108 192 56% 2017 111 192 58% 2018 103 192 54% 2019 104 192 54%

Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school: • Mira Road is being moved from the Riverview Family of Schools to the Sydney Family of Schools. • Mira Road is being considered for school review in the time frame of the Long Range

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Outlook albeit within the Sydney Family of Schools.

School: Mount Carmel Elementary Address: 3237 Nicholson Avenue, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 1N9 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1955, 1977, 1994 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 1 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 203 336 60% 2006 183 336 54% 2007 160 336 48% 2008 164 336 49% 2009 147 336 44% 2010 150 336 45% 2011 137 336 41% 2012 133 336 40% 2013 132 336 39% Current Enrolment & 157 336 47% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 129 336 38% 2016 128 336 38% 2017 133 336 40% 2018 139 336 41% 2019 141 336 42%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program, Learning Centre, program for students at risk Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition: Mount Carmel School is an old structure with a host of underlying issues. Replacement has been suggested as far back as 2000 and remains a necessity. School review is necessary to enable consolidation at Greenfield.

Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school:

The proposal in the Long Range Outlook is to close Mount Carmel and accommodate the P-5 students at Greenfield and the Grade 6 students at Breton Education Centre.

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School: Mountainview Elementary Address: 21 Delta Drive, Howie Centre, Nova Scotia, B1L 1G9 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1990 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 1 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 302 325 93% 2006 267 325 82% 2007 252 325 78% 2008 244 325 75% 2009 235 325 72% 2010 221 325 68% 2011 192 325 59% 2012 192 325 59% 2013 207 325 64% Current Enrolment & 238 325 73% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 204 325 63% 2016 209 325 64% 2017 215 325 66% 2018 209 325 64% 2019 206 325 63%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: Learning Disabilities, instrumental music program, music program, guidance and career education programs Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): Partial roof replacement and ventilation upgrades. New siding about gym roof New roof on section of building (pitched section) Future considerations related to building condition: Mountainview Elementary is a newer school, however, it will reach mid-life in the medium term of the Long Range Outlook. A scoping report to determine which, if any, systems require upgrading and/or replacement will be necessary in the medium term. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school:

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• There is consideration being given to consolidating East Bay students at Mountainview.

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School: North Highlands Elementary Address: 1363 Bay St. Lawrence, Aspy Bay, Nova Scotia, B0C 1G0 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 2000 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 1 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 124 150 83% 2006 116 150 77% 2007 108 150 72% 2008 104 150 69% 2009 106 150 71% 2010 100 150 67% 2011 98 150 65% 2012 98 150 65% 2013 85 150 57% Current Enrolment & 83 150 55% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 67 150 45% 2016 62 150 41% 2017 67 150 45% 2018 61 150 41% 2019 69 150 46%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition: North Highlands Elementary is a P3 building owned by the private sector. This building is well maintained, however, there are some matters needing to be addressed which are the responsibility of the P3 owner. In the medium term, NSDEECD will need to address the lease by either of an extension of the lease or purchase of the building. Building systems at the end of life will need to be addressed in the medium to long term of the Long Range Outlook with consideration to the capital funding available in the context of the lease arrangement. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school: • North Highland School benefits from small school subsidy within the Hogg II funding formula. • As a P3 school, a decision about its future is required by November 30, 2016.

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School: Oceanview Education Centre Address:60 Wallace Road, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1A 4N5 Grade configuration: Current 7-9; September 2015 6-8 Age of facility: 2010 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 NA NA NA 2006 NA NA NA 2007 NA NA NA 2008 NA NA NA 2009 NA NA NA 2010 611 570 107% 2011 579 570 102% 2012 573 570 101% 2013 535 570 94% Current Enrolment & 547 570 96% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 579 570 102% 2016 554 570 97% 2017 507 570 89% 2018 496 570 87% 2019 486 570 85%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: music program, Learning Centre Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition:

Oceanview Education Centre is among the newest of the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board schools. Only routine maintenance should be necessary throughout the duration of this Long Range Outlook.

Information about review of the school previously conducted: None

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School: Rankin School of the Narrows Address: 2516 St. Columbus, Iona, Nova Scotia, B2C 1A9 Grade configuration: P-12 Age of facility: 2007 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 1 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 141 231 61% 2006 132 231 57% 2007 129 231 56% 2008 128 231 55% 2009 126 231 54% 2010 138 231 60% 2011 149 231 64% 2012 163 231 70% 2013 145 231 63% Current Enrolment & 129 231 56% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 115 231 50% 2016 116 231 50% 2017 113 231 49% 2018 112 231 48% 2019 112 231 48%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: O2, music program Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition:

Rankin School of the Narrows is one of the newest of the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board’s schools. Only regular maintenance should be necessary for the duration of a Long Range Outlook. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None

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School: Riverside Elementary Address: 7430 Hornes Road, Albert Bridge, Nova Scotia, B0A 1P0 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 2000 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 1 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 182 375 49% 2006 179 375 48% 2007 187 375 50% 2008 189 375 50% 2009 176 375 47% 2010 177 375 47% 2011 167 375 45% 2012 170 375 45% 2013 184 375 49% Current Enrolment & 166 375 44% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 133 375 35% 2016 132 375 35% 2017 135 375 36% 2018 131 375 35% 2019 131 375 35%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: Learning Centre, instrumental music program, music program, drama program, guidance and career education programs Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition: Riverside Elementary is a P3 school in good condition. It should require only routine maintenance provided for by the P3 owner in the life of this Long Range Outlook. It will require a small renovation to accommodate middle school programming should the decision regarding a P-8 on Route 22 be to establish this school at Riverside. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school: • Riverside is being considered for conversion to a P to 8 school. To achieve this requires a decision to retain the school as well as a renovation project to create the middle school learning spaces. It is proposed as a receiving school for George D. Lewis students. • As a P3 school, a decision about its future is necessary by November 2016.

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School: Riverview High School Address: 57 Coxheath Road, Coxheath, Nova Scotia, B1R 1R4 Grade configuration: Current 10-12; September 9-12 Age of facility: 1950, 1955, 1969, 2008 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 3 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 967 1398 69% 2006 1026 1398 73% 2007 978 1398 70% 2008 941 1398 67% 2009 908 1398 65% 2010 892 1398 64% 2011 1016 1398 73% 2012 961 1398 69% 2013 972 1398 70% Current Enrolment & 899 1398 64% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 1085 1398 78% 2016 1048 1398 75% 2017 1036 1398 74% 2018 1004 1398 72% 2019 984 1398 70%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: Late French Immersion, O2, instrumental music program, music program, drama program, Learning Centre, guidance and career education programs Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): In the period 2004 through 2014, considerable refurbishments were made to Riverview High through an alteration and addition project. Some improvements include siding, roofing, new entry, improved student circulation, Family Studies and Tech Production areas, demolition of an annex building, and some improvements to its site. New Tech Shop, new parking lot – Annex area, all washrooms upgraded Future considerations related to building condition: Once the final stage of the current Alteration and Addition project, as well as a TCA repair request before government are complete, Riverview will require only regular maintenance for the ten (10) year duration of the long range outlook. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None

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School: Robin Foote Elementary Address: 125 Sunnydale Drive, Westmount, Nova Scotia, B1R 1J4 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1973 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 1 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 192 192 100% 2006 184 192 96% 2007 164 192 85% 2008 159 192 83% 2009 161 192 84% 2010 142 192 74% 2011 143 192 74% 2012 152 192 79% 2013 141 192 73% Current Enrolment & 131 192 68% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 110 192 57% 2016 112 192 58% 2017 111 192 58% 2018 107 192 56% 2019 108 192 56%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: music program, guidance and career education programs Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition: Robin Foote School is an older school in need of some refurbishment. Should the building be retained, a scoping study to determine which systems would require replacement would be necessary.

Information about review of the school previously conducted: Robin Foote was placed under review in 2011. The school remained open. Any other factors relevant to the school: • The consideration for the school is to consolidate at MacLennan in a P-8 school. School Review will be necessary. A renovation at MacLennan will be necessary. • There is also consideration of closure of MacLennan and retention of Robin Foote as a P-5 school

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School: Seton Elementary Address: 25 Wilkie Avenue, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 1Y1 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1950, 1975 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 1 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 274 300 91% 2006 276 300 92% 2007 266 300 89% 2008 275 300 92% 2009 246 300 82% 2010 223 300 74% 2011 199 300 66% 2012 177 300 59% 2013 156 300 52% Current Enrolment & 155 300 52% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 132 300 44% 2016 135 300 45% 2017 139 300 46% 2018 140 300 47% 2019 139 300 46%

Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school: • Consolidation of Seton at Ferrisview is being considered in the Long Range Outlook. School Review will be necessary. • Consolidation at Ferrisview may require a small addition at Ferrisview or may require an adjustment to some boundaries within the Northside Family of Schools.

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School: Sherwood Park Education Centre Address: 500 Terrace Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 6N5 Grade configuration: Current 7-9; September 2015 6-8 Age of facility: 1997 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 512 660 78% 2006 523 660 79% 2007 551 660 83% 2008 542 660 82% 2009 484 660 73% 2010 406 660 62% 2011 329 660 50% 2012 299 660 45% 2013 288 660 44% Current Enrolment & 337 660 51% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 348 660 53% 2016 327 660 50% 2017 298 660 45% 2018 298 660 45% 2019 308 660 47%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: Mik’maq Studies, LD Program, instrumental music program, music program, drama program, Learning Centre, guidance and career education programs, program for students at risk Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition:

Sherwood Park Education Centre is a P3 school in good condition. Through the life of the Long Range Outlook only routine maintenance provided by the P3 owner would be necessary. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school:

Given the excess capacity in the Sydney Family of Schools, return of Sherwood Park to the P3 owner is a consideration. School Review is necessary.

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School: Shipyard Elementary Address: 30 Mount Kemmel Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1S 3V6 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 2002 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 1 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 260 425 61% 2006 234 425 55% 2007 253 425 60% 2008 267 425 63% 2009 240 425 56% 2010 252 425 59% 2011 231 425 54% 2012 231 425 54% 2013 229 425 54% Current Enrolment & 198 425 47% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 165 425 39% 2016 161 425 38% 2017 163 425 38% 2018 166 425 39% 2019 163 425 38%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school:

Instrumental music program, music program Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition:

Shipyard is a new elementary school. Throughout the life of the Long Range Outlook, only routine maintenance should be necessary.

Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school:

There is consideration of Shipyard being converted to a middle school, or consideration of expansion for an enlarged elementary school to accommodate some Brookland students.

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School: St. Agnes Elementary Address: 377 James Avenue, New Waterford, Nova Scotia, B1H 2X9 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1952, 1966 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 1 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 186 336 55% 2006 145 336 43% 2007 167 336 50% 2008 195 336 58% 2009 160 336 48% 2010 147 336 44% 2011 134 336 40% 2012 120 336 36% 2013 132 336 39% Current Enrolment & 123 336 37% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 100 336 30% 2016 95 336 28% 2017 103 336 31% 2018 107 336 32% 2019 105 336 31%

St. Agnes School is an old structure with a host of underlying issues. Replacement has been suggested as far back as 2000 and remains a necessity. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school:

The proposal in the Long Range Outlook is to close St. Agnes and accommodate the P-5 students at Greenfield and the Grade 6 students at Breton Education Centre.

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School: St. Anne Elementary Address:108 Main Street, Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, B1Y 4Y2 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1966, 1985, 2013 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 395 456 87% 2006 360 456 79% 2007 353 456 77% 2008 357 456 78% 2009 346 456 76% 2010 359 456 79% 2011 352 456 77% 2012 328 456 72% 2013 307 456 67% Current Enrolment & 318 456 70% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 278 456 61% 2016 279 456 61% 2017 278 456 61% 2018 272 456 60% 2019 278 456 61%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program, guidance and career education programs, program for students at risk Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): At St. Anne’s, an addition project was undertaken providing a new entrance, cafeteria, some specialty areas, as well as new classrooms. The 1966 wing was refurbished with new electrical, mechanical and new finishes. Currently, core washroom upgrades are being completed. Remaining work includes renovations in the 1986 wing, new roof on gym, new gym floor Future considerations related to building condition: St. Anne Elementary has benefited from a significant Alteration and Addition project. The new wing and the refurbished 1966 wing should require only routine maintenance throughout the duration of the Long Range Outlook. The 1986 wing is expected to be refurbished as well which will position the entire building to require only routine maintenance. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school: The suggestion for the school is for it to become the receiving school for students currently housed at John Bernard Croak, a nearby elementary school. This may require a small addition.

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School: St. Joseph Elementary Address: 2 School Street, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 1R3 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1989 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 1 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 295 317 93% 2006 277 317 87% 2007 254 317 80% 2008 255 317 80% 2009 246 317 78% 2010 265 317 84% 2011 224 317 71% 2012 204 317 64% 2013 197 317 62% Current Enrolment & 194 317 61% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 163 317 51% 2016 158 317 50% 2017 167 317 53% 2018 168 317 53% 2019 172 317 54%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program, Learning Centre, guidance and career education programs, Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition: St. Joseph Elementary has an old wing as well as a relatively new addition. The new addition and refurbished older wing will reach mid-life in the final 5 years of this Long Range Outlook. Should the decision be to retain the building, a study to determine which systems will need refurbishing and/or replacement will be necessary. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school:

The suggestion for St. Joseph’s is to consolidate the students at Jubilee Elementary. This requires long term commitment from the province of Nova Scotia to purchase Jubilee or to extend its lease and will require School Review for St. Joseph’s.

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School: Sydney Academy Address: 49 Terrace Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 2L4 Grade configuration: Current 10-12; September 2015 9-12 Age of facility: 1959, 1968, 2008 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 3 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 780 986 79% 2006 801 986 81% 2007 759 986 77% 2008 753 986 76% 2009 741 986 75% 2010 727 986 74% 2011 862 986 87% 2012 763 986 77% 2013 701 986 71% Current Enrolment & 672 986 68% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 840 986 85% 2016 800 986 81% 2017 777 986 789 2018 752 986 76% 2019 738 986 75%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: IB program, O2, instrumental music program, music program, drama program, Learning Centre, guidance and career education programs, programs for students at risk Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): Sydney Academy underwent extensive renovations through the period 2003 to 2014. The alteration and addition project included new cafeteria, new roofing, new cladding and windows, new administration area, renovated gym, as well as extensive interior upgrades. New Tech Shop

Future considerations related to building condition: Sydney Academy has recently undergone an extensive renovation. It is expected to require only regular maintenance through the duration of the Long Range Outlook.

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School: Sydney Mines Jr High Address: 596 Main Street, Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, B1V 2K8 Grade configuration: Current 7-9; September 2015 6-8 Age of facility: 1959 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 359 342 105% 2006 341 342 100% 2007 290 342 85% 2008 295 342 86% 2009 302 342 88% 2010 284 342 83% 2011 290 342 85% 2012 276 342 81% 2013 298 342 87% Current Enrolment & 266 342 78% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 258 342 75% 2016 259 342 76% 2017 237 342 69% 2018 236 342 69% 2019 242 342 71%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: Late French Immersion, instrumental music program Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): In 2007, with a decision to forgo the construction of a P-9 school to replace Sydney Mines Jr High, capital funding was provided to upgrade finishes in the school and to upgrade technology in the building. The work was completed.

Future considerations related to building condition: Although benefitting from a refresh of finishes, Sydney Mines Junior High is an old structure with a host of underlying issues. Replacement has been suggested as far back as 2000 and remains a necessity. The request for the replacement school is before the government. School Review as early as September 2015, is suggested.

Information about review of the school previously conducted: None

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School: Sydney River Elementary Address: 35 Phillip Street, Sydney River, Nova Scotia, B1S 1M8 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1970, 1980 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 338 435 78% 2006 333 435 77% 2007 342 435 79% 2008 363 435 83% 2009 327 435 75% 2010 347 435 80% 2011 328 435 75% 2012 306 435 70% 2013 321 435 74% Current Enrolment & 320 435 74% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 265 435 61% 2016 264 435 61% 2017 261 435 60% 2018 271 435 62% 2019 264 435 61%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program, drama program, Learning Centre Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): New gym roof, heating system replaced, new gym floor, washroom upgrades. New washrooms in foyer area, new windows in newer section, upgraded hallway with new coat racks, electrical panels, lighting, tiling, etc, new boilers

Future considerations related to building condition: This building is at mid-life. Review of systems is necessary to determine which need replacement/refurbishment in the early part of the Long Range Outlook. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None

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School: Thompson Jr High Address: 30 Regent Street, North Sydney, Nova Scotia, B2A 2E6 Grade configuration: Current 7-9; September 2015 6-8 Age of facility: 1949, 1962, 1966 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 246 420 59% 2006 229 420 55% 2007 224 420 53% 2008 223 420 53% 2009 229 420 55% 2010 191 420 45% 2011 178 420 42% 2012 189 420 45% 2013 178 420 42% Current Enrolment & 154 420 37% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 151 420 36% 2016 148 420 35% 2017 135 420 32% 2018 135 420 32% 2019 140 420 33%

In 2007, with a decision to forgo the construction of a P-9 school to replace Sydney Mines Jr High, capital funding was provided to upgrade finishes in the school and to upgrade technology in the building. The work was completed. Future considerations related to building condition:

Although benefitting from a refresh of finishes, Thompson Junior High is an old structure with a host of underlying issues. Replacement has been suggested as far back as 2000 and remains a necessity. The request for the replacement school is before the government. School Review is suggested. Information about review of the school previously conducted: None

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School: Tompkins Memorial Elementary Address: 60 Main Street, Reserve Mines, Nova Scotia, B1E 1E5 Grade configuration: Current P-6; September 2015 P-5 Age of facility: 1967 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 2 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 199 264 75% 2006 176 264 67% 2007 169 264 64% 2008 191 264 72% 2009 167 264 63% 2010 162 264 61% 2011 164 264 62% 2012 143 264 54% 2013 153 264 58% Current Enrolment & 148 264 56% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 123 264 47% 2016 123 264 47% 2017 117 264 44% 2018 126 264 48% 2019 126 264 48%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: instrumental music program, music program, program for students at risk Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): None Future considerations related to building condition:

Tompkins Memorial Elementary is a 48 year old school requiring upgrading. The scope of the upgrade was determined by an engineering study carried out in 2012. School review is suggested. If the school is to be retained, a significant A&A project will be required.

Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school:

This school is one of three being suggested for consolidation. A new school proposal is before

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government. The school is suggested for review.

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School: Whitney Pier Memorial Jr High Address: 199 Jamieson Street, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1N 2P7 Grade configuration: Current 7-9; September 2015 6-8 Age of facility: 1978 Number of stories with teaching spaces: 4 Number of portable teaching spaces/classrooms: 0 Historic Enrolment and Utilization (past 10 years): Year Enrolment Capacity Utilization 2005 491 474 104% 2006 503 474 106% 2007 456 474 96% 2008 515 474 109% 2009 457 474 96% 2010 420 474 89% 2011 417 474 88% 2012 407 474 86% 2013 390 474 82% Current Enrolment & 340 474 72% Utilization Sept 30/14 Enrolment Projections & Utilization Note: Enrolment projections are based on retaining the status quo from the board decision with regard to grade level configuration in January 2015. 2015 324 474 68% 2016 328 474 69% 2017 300 474 63% 2018 300 474 63% 2019 310 474 65%

Specific (specialized) programming offered at the school: Late French Immersion, Occupational Technology, instrumental music program, music program, Learning Centre, guidance and career education programs, program for students at risk Provincially approved addition and alteration projects or other major capital upgrades, including dates completed (if applicable): Whitney Pier Memorial has benefited from an extensive energy refit funded by the Province. This included new windows, new roofing, and new heat recovery unit. New tech Shop, New washroom (Pit area); New lighting/lockers (Pit area); New covering on all stair treads; New lockers ;New windows; Upgrade ventilation; New door systems; Upgrade Learning Centre Future considerations related to building condition: Whitney Pier Memorial is a 40 year old building which has been well maintained. It will require study to determine any system upgrades in the medium term of this Long Range Outlook Information about review of the school previously conducted: None Any other factors relevant to the school: There is consideration to re-purpose this building as an administration centre.

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Future Considerations

Looking Inward was an extensive public consultation carried out over a period of 2 ½ years.

The Looking Inward document was drafted in the fall of 2012 and released for public review and input in April of 2013. Public information sessions, information sessions for the NSTU and CUPE Unions, School Advisory Council focus groups, student focus groups, Principal's information and input sessions and public input sessions in each of the seven Families of Schools marked the efforts of the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board to engage the educational stakeholders in this planning process.

Looking Inward, a planning framework for long term facility provision and system sustainability in a time of changing demographics, states in its introduction,

“The board will conduct an extensive public consultation process to communicate its perception of the future and to obtain feedback and suggestions for improvement. In response to the public consultation, the board will develop a series of proposals to deal with the impact of declining enrolment on surplus facility space.

Consistent with the Families of Schools currently in existence within the region, the board will consult with a number of community groups from across the region to assess scenarios and provide alternative suggestions that are consistent with the fiscal reality for the reconfiguration of school facilities within the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board.”

The original document contained 32 scenarios designed to start the conversation with respect to long term facility requirements within the School Board. With the completion of the first round of consultations, fifty additional scenarios were put forth for consideration. These were generated from the SAC focus groups, school based administrators and public input sessions. Two web based surveys generated another four hundred responses to variables associated with attempting to establish a long range plan that would be responsive to the challenges facing the School Board.

Staff reviewed all the scenarios , generated a series of proposals for further consideration, shared the input received with the School Board, and in April of 2014 released a document entitled" Looking Inward- Disposition of Scenarios to Family of Schools Suggested Solutions" . The document also contained proposals as to how school facilities within each Family of Schools could be configured to accommodate students on the long term.

Public reaction to the proposals for each Family of Schools was sought by once again engaging stakeholders in the process. Student Accommodation Study Groups were established in each Family of Schools. The mandate of each Student Accommodation Study Group (SASG) was threefold:

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b) To provide the Family of Schools Student Accommodation Study Group with an opportunity to reflect on the proposals with a view to commenting on the identified proposal(s) or suggesting viable alternatives. c) To afford educational stakeholders the opportunity to generate a response document on the evolving plan including recommendations for the consideration of the Board.

The Future Considerations reflected in this Long Range Outlook are the result of this 2 year public consultation process. It provides for multiple possibilities moving forward, in essence, it provides a road map with multiple decision points along the way. The outcome of future decisions regarding capital funding; regarding facility studies; and regarding school reviews, as well as changes in DEECD and board policy and direction, all impact the Long Range Outlook. The Long Range Outlook is a living document to be revised annually. Because the Long Range Outlook is a living document, public input is welcomed at any time.

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Victoria South Family of Schools

Current Schools and Configurations as of March 2015:

Baddeck Academy P-12 Rankin P-12 Middle River P-6

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board is considering the following changes for this Family of Schools going forward. These changes are constrained by decisions by the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board regarding school review for permanent closure, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development decisions regarding capital funding, and by the constraints of P3 leases.

Baddeck Academy P-12 Rankin P-12 Middle River P-5

Long Range Outlook Considerations:

Baddeck - Once the final stage of the current Alteration and Addition project is complete, Baddeck Academy will require only regular maintenance for the ten (10) year duration of the long range outlook. This final stage is expected to be complete in 2015/2016 fiscal year.

Rankin – Rankin School of the Narrows is one of the newest of the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board’s schools. Only regular maintenance should be necessary for the duration of a Long Range Outlook.

Middle River - Middle River School is an older school requiring upgrading. A study to determine the scope of this is necessary. The study should be carried out in the short term. The work identified should be carried out in the short to medium term.

Timeline

Within the Victoria South Family of Schools, the following is the timelines for execution of this option:

a) Completion of Baddeck Academy A&A - 2015/2016. b) Renovations to Middle River to be undertaken in the short to medium term as funds become available.

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Victoria North Family of Schools Current Schools and Configurations as of March 2015:

Cabot 7-12 Cape Smokey P-6 North Highlands P-6

Cabot 6-12 Cape Smokey P-5 North Highlands P-5

Long Range Outlook Considerations:

Cabot – As a thirty (30) year old structure, a study of its systems will be necessary in the short term of the Long Range Outlook with a view to identifying those systems at the end of their life. Necessary work will need to be carried out in the short to medium term of the Long Range Outlook.

Cape Smokey – Cape Smokey Elementary is a P3 building owned by the private sector. This building is well maintained, however, there are some matters needing to be addressed which are the responsibility of the P3 owner.

In the medium term, NSDEECD will need to address the lease by either of an extension of the lease or purchase of the building. Longer term addressing of the systems at the end of life will need to be addressed in the medium to long term of the Long Range Outlook, with consideration to the capital funding available in the context of the lease arrangement.

North Highlands – North Highlands Elementary is a P3 building owned by the private sector. This building is well maintained, however, there are some matters needing to be addressed which are the responsibility of the P3 owner.

In the medium term, NSDEECD will need to address the lease by either of an extension of the lease or purchase of the building. Longer term addressing of the systems at the end of life will need to be addressed in the medium to long term of the Long Range Outlook with consideration to the capital funding available in the context of the lease arrangement.

Timeline

Grade 6 to Cabot - September 2015

Cabot may require an A&A project to address 30 year old infrastructure in the medium term.

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In the medium term (by November, 2020) NSDEECD will need to address the leasing arrangement of the two P3 schools.

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Northside Family of Schools

Current Schools and Configurations as of March 2015:

Memorial High 10-12 Dr. T. L. Sullivan 7-9 Sydney Mines Jr High 7-9 Thompson Jr High 7-9 Bras d’or P-6 Boularderie P-6 Ferrisview P-6 Jubilee P-6 St. Joseph’s P-6 Seton P-6

Option 1 Option 2 Memorial 9-12 Memorial 9-12 New Middle School 6-8 Middle School 6-8 Dr. T.L. Sullivan P-8 (A&A at Staff Development/replacing Thompson and (including French Immersion and Florence) Sydney Mines Jr High) Bras d’or P-5 Dr. T.L. Sullivan P-8 Ferrisview P-5 (including Seton) (including French Immersion and Florence) Jubilee P-5 (including St. Joseph’s) Bras d’or P-5 Boularderie P-5 Ferrisview P-5 (including Seton) Jubilee P-5 (including St. Joseph’s) Boularderie P-5

Potential Closures Subject to School Review: Sydney Mines Jr High Thompson Jr High Florence Elementary Seton Elementary St. Joseph Elementary

Long Range Outlook Considerations:

Memorial High School - Once the current Alteration and Addition project is complete, Memorial High will be positioned to require only routine maintenance for the 10 year duration of the Long Range Outlook.

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Dr. T.L. Sullivan - A current TCA repair project to provide Tech Production, lighting upgrades, and a new water entrance. Dr. T.L. Sullivan is currently being considered for a TCA project. If this project is approved, it will enable the following:

• Refurbishment of mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural systems; • Site Improvements

This project is required regardless of the options. Additional capital is necessary, to enable the option proposed.

Sydney Mines Jr High - Although benefitting from a refresh of finishes, the building is a very old structure with a host of underlying issues. Replacement is suggested and a request for the replacement school is before the government. School Review as early as September 2015 is suggested.

Thompson Jr High - Although benefitting from a refresh of finishes, the building is a very old structure with a host of underlying issues. Replacement has been suggested as far back as 2000 and remains a necessity. The request for the replacement school is before the government. School Review is suggested.

Boularderie – Boularderie School should require only regular maintenance during the 10 Year Outlook.

Bras d’or - Bras d’or should require only routine maintenance through the short term of the Long Range Outlook. The building constructed in 1989 will be 30 years old in the medium term of a Long Range Outlook and a mid-life review and potential for an Alteration and Addition project to replace 30 year old systems at the end of their life may be required.

Florence - Florence Elementary is an older school with an older wing approaching 50 years, and a newer 30 year old wing. School Review is suggested with a view to closure and accommodating the students at Dr. T.L. Sullivan as a P-8 school. Should the building remain open, this building will require a scoping exercise to determine which of the 30 year old systems will require replacement or refurbishment. The 50 year old wing would need to be demolished.

Jubilee - Jubilee Elementary is a P3 school which requires only routine maintenance through the life of the Long Range Outlook.

In the medium term, NSDEEC will need to address the lease by either of, an extension of the lease, or purchase of the building. Addressing of the systems at the end of life will need to be considered in the medium to long term of the Long Range Outlook with an eye to the capital funding available in the context of the lease arrangement.

St. Joseph’s - St. Joseph Elementary has an old wing as well as a relatively new addition. The new addition and refurbished older wing will reach mid-life in the final 5 years of this Long Range Outlook. School Review and consolidation at Jubilee is suggested. Should the outcome of school review be a decision to retain the building, a study to determine which systems will need refurbishing and/or replacement will be necessary.

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small addition may be necessary if Seton is to be consolidated at Ferrisview. Some boundary adjustments could eliminate the need for the addition.

Seton - School Review and consolidation at Ferrisview is suggested. Should the outcome of school review be a decision to retain the building, a scoping study would be necessary to determine the scope of an A&A project to consider refurbishment and replacement of older systems at the end of their life and address the 1950 wing which would need to be considered for replacement.

Timeline

Grade 9 to Memorial - September 2015

Grade 6 to Dr. T.L. Sullivan, Sydney Mines Jr High, Thompson Jr High - September 2015

St. Joseph’s to Jubilee – Following School Review, should the decision be to close – Earliest September 2016.

Seton to Ferrisview – Following School Review, and following either of a boundary adjustment to enable the capacity at Jubilee, or Dr. T.L. Sullivan to be utilized and to enable Seton students to move to Ferrisview, or in the alternative, as soon as capital funding can be achieved and a small addition constructed. Should the capital funding become available, this could be achieved in 9 to 12 months from the funding announcement.

Thompson – The board could consider consolidating, in the short term, Thompson and Sydney Mines Jr High at Sydney Mines Jr High. In the medium to long term, these students would move to a new middle school. French Immersion moves to Dr. T.L. Sullivan. This requires school review. Should this review result in closure, Thompson could be accommodated at Sydney Mines Jr High in the short term.

Sydney Mines Jr High – The challenge with Sydney Mines Jr High is the timing of capital. If capital for a new school is achieved in the short term, 1 to 3 years, potentially, this school could be delivered in the 5 year period necessary following a closure decision. Should the capital not come forward, a new school review would need to be implemented in the longer term of a Long Range Outlook. It is anticipated French Immersion students would move from Sydney Mines Jr High to Dr. T.L. Sullivan, potentially, as early as 2016.

Florence to Dr. T.L. Sullivan requires a small project, estimated at about $500,000 in the short term. This project would need to be achieved in the short term to expedite closure should the result of school review be a decision for permanent closure. If capital funding is achieved in 2016/2017 fiscal year, this could be achieved in 9 to 12 months from funding being available, possibly, as early as September 2016.

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Riverview Family of Schools

Current Schools and Configurations as of March 2015:

Riverview High 10-12 Malcolm Munroe Jr High 7-9 MacLennan Jr High 7-9 Coxheath P-6 Moutainview P-6 East Bay P-6 George D. Lewis P-9 Sydney River P-6 Marion Bridge P-6 Riverside P-6 Robin Foote P-6 Mira Road P-6

OPTION 1

Riverview High 9-12 Malcolm Munroe Jr High 6-8 MacLennan Jr High P-8 (includes Robin Foote) Coxheath P-5 Moutainview P-5 (includes East Bay) Sydney River P-5 (possibly including Mira Road students) Marion Bridge P-5 Riverside P-8 (includes George D. Lewis) Mira Road Also some consideration in the Sydney Family of Schools

OPTION 2

Riverview High 9-12 Malcolm Munroe Jr High 6-8 (includes MacLennan) Coxheath P-5 Moutainview P-5 (includes East Bay) Sydney River P-5 Marion Bridge P-5 Riverside P-8 (includes George D. Lewis) Robin Foote P-5 Mira Road To the Sydney Family of Schools

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Potential Closures Subject to School Review: East Bay George D. Lewis Mira Road Robin Foote or MacLennan

Long Range Outlook Considerations:

Riverview High School - Once the final stage of the current Alteration and Addition project, as well as a TCA repair request before government are complete, Riverview will require only regular maintenance for the ten (10) year duration of the long range outlook.

MacLennan Jr High - MacLennan Jr High is a 30 year old building which is at mid-life. In addition to needing an elevator, it is in need of a scoping study to determine what, if any, of its systems need refurbishment or replacement. It will also need to be considered in the context of consolidation of Robin Foote in this building or, in the alternative, consolidation of MacLennan and Malcolm Munroe. School Review is suggested.

Malcolm Munroe Jr High - Should the building benefit from the TCA project now before government, Malcolm Munroe will require only routine maintenance going forward.

Coxheath - As a building approaching 30 years, and with a 50 year old section, a review of the building is necessary in the final years of the Long Range Outlook. This review is necessary to identify any of the 30 year old systems which may need replacement or upgrading.

Robin Foote - Robin Foote School is an older school in need of some refurbishment. School review is suggested with a view to creating a P-8 school in Westmount. Should the outcome of school review be a decision to retain Robin Foote, a scoping study to determine which systems would require replacement would be necessary.

George D. Lewis - George D Lewis School is among the oldest of the schools within the Cape Breton- Victoria Regional School Board. School review and consolidation at Riverside is suggested. Should the outcome of school view be a decision to retain George D. Lewis, a scoping exercise will be necessary to determine the extent of repairs and refurbishment necessary at the school. Based on schools of similar vintage, this is judged to be extensive.

Mountainview - Mountainview Elementary is a newer school, however, it will reach mid-life in the medium term of the Long Range Outlook. A scoping report to determine which, if any, systems require upgrading and/or replacement will be necessary in the medium term.

East Bay - East Bay is an older school reaching the point where a choice between significant upgrades or closure is necessary. School review and consolidation at Moutainview is suggested. Should the decision be to continue the use of the building, a scoping exercise to determine which of the building systems need replacement and refurbishment will be necessary. The scoping would identify major maintenance and TCA funding needed for this older building.

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Marion Bridge - Marion Bridge School will require a scoping exercise to determine what, if any, of its systems need to be replaced. It also has some accessibility issues needing to be addressed. Gym continues to be provided at the nearly fire hall which needs addressing at some point.

Mira Road - Mira Road School is an older school which is suggested for movement to the Sydney Family of Schools. It is suggested for school review grouped with the Sydney Family of Schools as there is consideration for Mira Road in Option 1 within the Sydney Family of Schools. If retained beyond the medium term of the Long Range Outlook, the school could require some upgrading of its systems.

Riverside - Riverside Elementary is a P3 school in good condition. It should require only routine maintenance provided for by the P3 owner in the life of this Long Range Outlook. It will require a small renovation to accommodate middle school programming should the decision regarding a P-8 on Route 22 be to establish this school at Riverside..

Sydney River - This building is at mid-life. Review of systems is necessary to determine which need replacement/refurbishment in the early part of the Long Range Outlook.

Timeline

Grade 9 to Riverview - September 2015

Grade 6 to MacLennan, Malcolm Munroe, and George D. Lewis - September 2015

Robin Foote to MacLennan – Following a closure decision within a school review process, and with a small capital investment to upgrade washrooms. If there was a decision to close within a school review process, and a willingness to move the students prior to Phase 2 upgrades, consisting of creating a cafeteria and of addressing accessibility issues, students could be moved as early as September 2016. This also needs some consideration in terms of priority for capital funding as the gains here are longer term and relate to building upgrades.

MacLennan to Malcolm Munroe – If school review is implemented in September 2015, and closure was the decision, this could be achieved in September 2016.

East Bay to Mountainview – If school review was implemented in 2015, and a closure decision was the outcome, this could be achieved by September 2016.

George D. Lewis to Riverside – Following a closure decision within a school review process, and a renovation project to create the middle school learning environment. This could be achieved within 9 to 12 months of funding availability. The earliest expected date would be September 2016. The potential Hub school suggestion would need to be addressed in the spring of 2015.

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Sydney Family of Schools

Current Schools and Configurations as of March 2015:

Sydney Academy 10-12 Sherwood Park 7-9 Whitney Pier Memorial 7-9 Brookland P-6 Cusack P-6 Harbourside P-6 Shipyard P-6

Option 1 Option 2 Sydney Academy 9-12 Sydney Academy 9-12 Harbourside P-8 (includes French Immersion) Harbourside P-8 (includes French Immersion) Brookland 6-8 Brookland P-5 Cusack P-5 Cusack P-5 Shipyard P-5 Shipyard 6-8 Mira Road P-5 (Retain this Riverview Family of Schools building until enrolment decline allows all elementary students to be accommodated at Brookland, Cusack, and Habourside)

Potential Closures Subject to School Review and Option Selected:

Sherwood Park Whitney Pier Memorial

Long Range Outlook Considerations:

Sydney Academy - Sydney Academy has recently undergone an extensive renovation. It is expected to require only regular maintenance through the duration of the Long Range Outlook.

Sherwood Park Education Centre - Sherwood Park Education Centre is a P3 school in good condition. Through the life of the Long Range Outlook only routine maintenance provided by the P3 owner would be necessary. It is being considered for school review in both options suggested for the Family of Schools.

Whitney Pier Memorial Jr High – Whitney Pier Memorial is a 40 year old building which has been well maintained. It will require study to determine any system upgrades in the medium term of this Long Range Outlook. It is suggested for repurposing as an administration centre in Option 1 and 2.

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Brookland - Brookland Elementary is a new government built school which opened in 2004. It is not expected to require any work other than routine maintenance through the life of this Long Range Outlook. There is consideration of Brookland being converted to a middle school or of Shipyard being consolidated at Brookland.

Cusack - With the recently completed Alteration and Addition project, Cusack School requires only regular maintenance for the duration of this 10 year Outlook. It could see some Brookland students moved here should a decision be to create a middle school at Brookland.

Shipyard - Shipyard is a new elementary school. Throughout the life of the Long Range Outlook, only routine maintenance should be necessary. There is consideration of Shipyard being converted to a middle school,or consideration of expansion for an enlarged P-5.

Harbourside - Harbourside Elementary is a P3 school which requires only routine maintenance through the life of the Long Range Outlook.

Timeline

Grade 9 to Sydney Academy - September 2015

Grade 6 to Sherwood Park and Whitney Pier Memorial - September 2015

Whitney Pier Memorial to Harbourside – Should Option 1 or Option 2 become the final decision, and should a school review process result in a closure decision for Whitney Pier Memorial, this could be achieved within 9 to 12 months of funding availability.

Sherwood Park to either of Brookland or Shipyard is constrained by the P3 lease which is in effect until November 2020.

Redistribution of the P-5 students to the remaining elementary schools needs to be achieved in sufficient time to allow the renovations to the middle school in Options 1 and 2. Allowing approximately a year for renovations, April 2018 is suggested as the latest time for the boundary decision to be complete.

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New Waterford Family of Schools

Current Schools and Configurations as of March 2015:

Breton Education Centre 7-12 Mount Carmel P-6 St. Agnes P-6 Greenfield P-6

Breton Education Centre 6-12 Greenfield P-5

Potential Closures Subject to School Review: Mount Carmel St. Agnes (including F.J. Angot Building)

Long Range Outlook Considerations:

Breton Education Centre - Breton Education Centre is a very large building that has been subject to extensive study with a view toward a major capital investment. The results of the study are before government as a complete rebuild with only the gymnasium being retained.

Greenfield - - Greenfield Elementary is a P3 building owned by a private investor. This building is well maintained, however, there are some matters needing to be addressed. The solution is the responsibility of the P3 owner. In addition, site constraints result in concern with traffic patterns need to be addressed. Also, a capital project will be necessary should the outcome of school review at Mount Carmel and St. Agnes result in a decision to consolidate all three schools at Greenfield.

Mount Carmel - Mount Carmel School is a very old school which is in need of replacement. School review is necessary to enable consolidation at Greenfield.

St. Agnes - St. Agnes School is a very old school which is in need of replacement. School review is necessary to enable consolidation at Greenfield.

Timeline

Grade 6 to Breton Education Centre - September 2015, creating the new school community of 6 to 12 at Breton Education Centre.

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Breton Education reconstruction – This project is before government. It is framed as a three (3) to four (4) year project.

In the context of current capital funding process, the earliest time approval of this project could be expected is fall 2015.

Consolidation of St. Agnes and Mount Carmel at Greenfield requires school review which could begin in 2015. This consolidation may also require a small addition at Greenfield. With a closure decision resulting from school review, the board could take a phased approach. Greenfield could handle the students from one, of Mount Carmel or St. Agnes by September 2016. The second school could be accommodated 9 to 12 months from the point of funding for an addition becomes available.

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Glace Bay Family of Schools

Current Schools and Configurations as of March 2015:

Glace Bay High 10-12 St. Anne’s Elementary P-6 Oceanview Education Centre 7-9 MacDonald Elementary P-6 Bridgeport School P-9 John Bernard Croak Elementary P-6 Donkin/Morien School P-9 Tompkins Memorial Elementary P-6 Glace Bay Elementary P-6 Gowrie Elementary P-6

Option 1 Option 2 Glace Bay High 9-12 Glace Bay High 9-12 Oceanview Education Centre 6-8 Oceanview Education Centre 6-8 Glace Bay Elementary P-5 Glace Bay Elementary P-5 St. Anne’s P-5 St. Anne’s Elementary P-5 (includes John Bernard Croak, however, (includes John Bernard Croak, however, not until decline allows) not until decline allows) New School P-5 Elementary School P-5 (replacing Bridgeport, MacDonald (A&A at Bridgeport, replacing Bridgeport and Tompkins) MacDonald, and Tompkins) Donkin (includes Gowrie) P-8 Donkin (includes Gowrie) P-8

Potential Closures Subject to School Review: Bridgeport John Bernard Croak Gowrie MacDonald Tompkins Long Range Outlook Considerations:

Glace Bay High - Glace Bay High School is currently benefitting from a mid-life refit of some of its systems. It will need some additional study to determine if further work is required.

Oceanview Education Centre - Oceanview Education Centre is among the newest of the Cape Breton- Victoria Regional School Board schools. Only routine maintenance should be necessary throughout the duration of this Long Range Outlook.

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Bridgeport - Bridgeport Elementary has been studied with the intent of determining the future of schools in this area of Glace Bay. The results of the study revealed some potential for an Alteration and Addition to rebuild Bridgeport. Although there is potential, the preferred project before the government is a replacement school. Rebuilding Bridgeport is presented as an option. Should a decision be made to retain Bridgeport with its current student population, the building will require work identified in the 2012 study to be funded and completed.

Donkin - With the completion of the new gym and with the Alteration and Addition, only routine maintenance should be necessary through the duration of the Long Range Outlook,

John Bernard Croak - John Bernard Croak School is a 30 year old school requiring upgrading. The scope of the upgrade was determined by an Engineering study carried out in 2012. This school is suggested for review for permanent closure. If the school is to be retained, a significant A&A project will be required in the medium to long term. The scope of these upgrades was determined in an engineering study carried out in 2012.

Glace Bay Elementary - Glace Bay Elementary is a relatively new school which should only require routine maintenance in the early part of this 10 year Outlook. Towards the later part of this 10 year Outlook, a mid-life study to determine which systems have reach the end of life, and need replacement, will be necessary.

MacDonald Elementary - MacDonald Elementary is a 30 year old school requiring upgrading. The scope of the upgrade was determined by an engineering study carried out in 2012. Of note, with this facility there have been portable classrooms serving the student population since 2002. Action on this front is imperative. School review and consolidation in a new school is suggested or, in the alternate, consolidation at a refurbished Bridgeport.

St. Anne’s - St. Anne Elementary has benefited from a significant Alteration and Addition project. The new wing and the refurbished 1966 wing should require only routine maintenance throughout the duration of the Long Range Outlook. The 1986 wing is expected to be refurbished as well which will position the entire building to require only routine maintenance. It is suggested to consolidate John Bernard Croak students.

Tompkins Memorial - Tompkins Memorial Elementary is a 30 year old school requiring upgrading. The scope of the upgrade was determined by an engineering study carried out in 2012. School review is suggested. If the school is to be retained, a significant A&A project will be required.

Gowrie - Gowrie is an older school reaching the point where a choice between significant upgrades or closure is necessary. Should the decision be to continue the use of the building, a scoping to determine which of the building systems need replacement and refurbishment will be necessary. The scoping would identify major maintenance and TCA funding needed for this older building.

Timeline

Grade 9 to Glace Bay High – September 2015

Grade 6 to Oceanview Education Centre – September 2015

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Gowrie to Donkin – Should school review result in a decision to close Gowrie, this could be achieved in September 2016.

John Bernard Croak to St. Anne’s – Should school review result in a decision to close, and should funding be made available for a small renovation necessary at St. Anne’s, this could be achieved in 9 to 12 months from approval of funding. This could be achieved as early as September 2016.

Consolidation of Tompkins Memorial, MacDonald, and Bridgeport requires a significant capital project to deliver a new school. The project remains before government and can be delivered in about 36 months from approval of a new school. In the new school option, site selection would require a year to 18 months, followed by a design construction period of 18 months to 2 years. If this project was to advance as an A&A project at Bridgeport, it could be phased in with students, potentially, being consolidated 9 to 12 months from the start of funding.

In the case of a new school, or an A&A at Bridgeport, the board could consider a staged approached to moving students. Creating the new school community at Bridgeport could be a consideration.

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Appendix

Looking Inward Final Report

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LOOKING INWARD FINAL REPORT

A Planning Framework for Long-Term Facility Provision

And System Sustainability in a Time of Changing Demographics

April 2015

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgement

Introduction

Victoria South Family of Schools

Victoria North Family of Schools

Northside Family of Schools

Riverview Family of Schools

Sydney Family of Schools

New Waterford Family of Schools

Glace Bay Family of Schools

Appendix A – Response to Proposals and Alternate Proposals

Appendix B – School Utilization

Appendix C – Operating Cost Impacts

Appendix D – Capital Cost Impacts

Appendix E – Transportation Impacts

Appendix F – Victoria South Family of Schools Student Accommodation Group Final Report

Appendix G – Victoria North Family of Schools Student Accommodation Group Final Report

Appendix H – Northside Family of Schools Student Accommodation Group Final Report

Appendix I – Riverview Family of Schools Student Accommodation Group Final Report

Appendix J – Sydney Family of Schools Student Accommodation Group Final Report

Appendix K – New Waterford Family of Schools Student Accommodation Group Final Report

Appendix L – Glace Bay Family of Schools Student Accommodation Group Final Report

Appendix M - Looking Inward – Disposition of Scenarios to Family of Schools Suggested Solutions, April 2014

Appendix N – Administrative Scenarios

Appendix O – SAC Scenarios

Appendix P – Public Scenarios

Appendix Q – Looking Inward, April 2013

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Acknowledgement

Throughout the Looking Inward process, School Advisory Council (SAC) members worked selflessly providing their insight with focus groups and, most recently, with Family of Schools Student Accommodation Study Groups (FSSASG). The efforts of these individuals in support of the student of the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board must be acknowledged. In addition, the efforts of board administration and staff who supported the process must also be acknowledged.

Thanks are given to Mr. Jim Burton, who assisted the board throughout by preparing the original document articulating, clearly, the voice of the Board, the many voices of our stakeholders, and by steering us through the process with thoughtful, sound advice.

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Introduction

Looking Inward is a planning framework for long term facility provision and system sustainability in a time of changing demographics. In its introduction, the Looking Inward document states,

Staff reviewed all the scenarios , generated a series of proposals for further consideration, shared the input received with the School Board, and in April of 2014 released a document entitled "Looking Inward - Disposition of Scenarios to Family of Schools Suggested Solutions". The document also contained proposals as to how school facilities within each Family of Schools could be configured to accommodate students in the long term.

a) To continue the multi-part conversation of stakeholder engagement by soliciting input from educational partners on proposals designed to sustain required school facilities and to protect/maintain programs and services for students. b) To provide the Family of Schools Student Accommodation Study Group with an opportunity to reflect on the proposals with a view to commenting on the identified proposal(s) or suggesting viable alternatives.

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c) To afford educational stakeholders the opportunity to generate a response document on the evolving plan including recommendations for the consideration of the Board.

This document reflects upon the scenarios; proposals and alternate proposals bringing the Looking Inward process to a close. Options for each Family of Schools are proposed and will form the basis of the board’s Long Range Outlook. The Long Range Outlook provides for multiple possibilities moving forward, in essence, it provides a road map with multiple decision points along the way. The outcome of future decisions regarding capital funding; regarding facility studies; regarding school reviews, as well as changes in DEECD and board policy and direction, all impact the Long Range Outlook. In addition, future changes in board enrolment and demographics will impact the Long Range Outlook. As such, the Long Range Outlook is a living document. Because the Long Range Outlook is a living document, public input is welcomed at any time.

In developing the options, the following guiding principles were considered and followed:

A) Adequacy – It has to provide opportunities to maintain curricular offerings and access to instructional and support services to students.

All options developed provide or articulate a plan for the provision of all the required learning spaces to deliver the Public School Program (PSP). All options provide for staffing level appropriate to deliver the PSP.

B) Equity – It has to describe a delivery model which provides all students with access to educational opportunities throughout the Family of Schools.

In considering the equity issue, the options provided enable for all students to have access to similar programming opportunities. Where programming opportunities are not available within a Family of Schools, the options provided are designed with sufficient capacity in other Family of Schools to accommodate all students wishing to take a particular program.

Also, in considering the equity issue in the context of Family of Schools, similar options are developed for similar sets of circumstances.

C) Stewardship is the act of looking after resources on behalf of the public and demonstrated by maintaining or improving capacity to serve the public interest over time.

The options suggested have been developed with an eye to ensuring public funds are wisely utilized. A single tax payer approach was taken by reviewing options from the DEECD cost perspective and from the board cost perspective.

D) Sustainability – a strategy for the regional school board to minimize excess student capacity and maximizing the utilization of school board resources to meet the academic and developmental needs of students.

By keeping to the initial purpose of Looking Inward, “to develop a series of proposals to deal with the impact of declining enrolment on surplus facility space”, and by developing options

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which will reduce this surplus space, the board is plotting a course to redirect financial resources to programs and services for students. Doing so helps the board stabilize its financial situation creating a system sustainable into the future.

E) Transparency is achieved when decisions and actions of the board are made at open public meetings meaning stakeholders, the public and employees have access to full accurate and clear information on these matters.

Throughout the process, the board was diligent about putting all available information within the public realm. This was done by utilizing the board website, by holding numerous public sessions, by responding to stakeholder input, and by responding to media requests.

Throughout this document various terms are used. Some definitions are:

Timeline – in terms of Long Range Outlook

Short Term - Present to 3 years into the future

Medium Term - 4 to 7 years into the future

Long Term - 8 to 10 years into the future

A&A - Alternation & Addition

FSSASG - Family of Schools Student Accommodation Study Group

NSDEECD - Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

P3 - Public Private Partnership

PSP - Public School Program

SAC - School Advisory Council

SASG - Student Accommodation Study Group (same as FSSASG)

SOC - School Options Committee required within a School Review Process

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Victoria South Family of Schools

Background:

The Victoria South Family of Schools consists of three school facilities – Baddeck Academy, Rankin School of the Narrows and Middle River Consolidated School. Within the Looking Inward document, two scenarios were provided for Victoria South Family of Schools. The first suggested Middle River could be considered for school review, and the second suggested Middle River could be retained as it benefits from a grandfathered, small school grant designated to sustain small schools.

Throughout the initial consultations, four SAC scenarios and four public scenarios were generated. These scenarios are discussed in the document “Looking Inward - Disposition of Scenarios to Family of Schools Suggested Solutions”.

The suggested solution for the Victoria South Family of Schools, as presented to the Family of Schools Student Accommodation Group, was as follows:

Proposal

Make Middle River Consolidated a P-5 school, and move its Grade Sixes to Baddeck Academy, which would then be configured as a P-5, 6-8 (middle school), and 9-12 facility.

The Family of Schools School Accommodation Study Group report proposed the following alternative proposal.

Alternative Proposal

Because the schools in Victoria South are truly unique learning environments, we believe it is best to maintain the status quo in Victoria South. Middle River would continue as a P-6 facility, and Baddeck and Iona would retain their current configuration.

Discussion:

While the Victoria South Student Accommodation Study Group contended that the principles and best practices associated with the multi-age instruction situation employed at the Middle River School were consistent with the theory and practice underlying the Middle School concept, the Board decided to implement the new grade level configuration plan for all schools effective September, 2015.

The concerns raised in the FSSASG report are being considered in the transition plan developed to make the board wide change of grade level configuration occur as effectively as possible.

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Impact on Looking Inward Purpose

In the Victoria South Family of Schools there is no reduction in the square footage utilized by the board to deliver programming to students.

The option for Victoria South does not have any impact on the amount of surplus facility space within the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board.

Operating Cost Impact

There are no significant impacts to operating costs within the Victoria South Family of Schools.

Capital Cost Impact

The capital cost impact is presented only in the context of the funding implications arising from execution of the various options. Regardless of decisions arising with regard to the options presented, there are multiple other capital needs which will be required to sustain the board’s inventory of buildings. These additional capital needs will be identified, quantified, and funding requests made throughout the life of a Long Range Outlook.

With the decision to retain Middle River, the board will be faced with upgrades to this building. These upgrades should be identified and acted upon in the short to medium term of a Long Range Outlook.

Transportation Impact

Although the Victoria South Family of Schools sees elementary students from Grade 6 moved to Baddeck Academy, this is achieved within capacity existing within the current transportation system.

Timeline

Within the Victoria South Family of Schools, the following is the timelines for execution of this option:

c) Completion of Baddeck Academy A&A - 2015/2016. d) Renovations to Middle River to be undertaken in the short to medium term as funds become available.

Long Range Outlook Considerations:

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School Review

School Review does not need to be considered in the Victoria South Family of Schools at this time.

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Victoria North Family of Schools

Background:

The Victoria North Family of Schools consists of three school facilities – Cabot, currently serving Grades 7-12, and two Private Public Partnership schools (P3); Cape Smokey and North Highland; serving the elementary student population. Within the original Looking Inward document, three scenarios were presented. These suggested Cabot as a P-12 school; or retention of the status quo; or retention of only one of the P3 schools.

Throughout the initial consultation, four additional public scenarios were presented to the board. These public scenarios are discussed in the document “Looking Inward - Disposition of Scenarios to Family of School Suggested Solutions”.

The suggested solution for the Victoria North Family of Schools as presented to the FSSASG was generated at the Victoria North public meeting as an alternate scenario and reads as follows:

Proposal

Reconfigure North Highlands Elementary and Cape Smokey Elementary Schools from Primary to Grade 6 facilities to Primary to grade 8 school facilities and reconfigure Cabot Junior / Senior High School from a grade 7-12 school to a grade 9-12 school.

The Family of Schools Student Accommodation Study Group report proposed the following alternative proposal:

Alternative Proposal 1

To recommend the retention of both Cape Smokey Elementary School and North Highlands Elementary School as primary to grade 6 school facilities as the P3 lease renewal process is being considered. (Original Scenario # 4) This also implies that Cabot Junior Senior High School would remain a grade 7- 12 school.

Discussion:

The Student Accommodation Study Group for Victoria North were of the belief that retaining the Grade 6 students would strengthen the business case for the retention of the P3 schools when the notice date for retaining the facilities comes up in November, 2016. They further contended that it would be more beneficial to retain the three schools in their current reconfiguration, with a strong view of retaining the junior high aged students at Cabot.

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The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board decided to implement a middle school model, however, in consideration of the community views not in the P-8 configuration suggested in the original proposal.

In January, the board made the decision to move to new grade level configurations of P-5 elementary, 6- 8 middle schools, and 9-12 high schools. In respect of the community view to retain the older students at Cabot, the decision was to move forward with this grade configuration with P-5 elementary schools and 6-12 at Cabot.

The case for retention of all schools in Victoria North is grounded in:

• The history of recent consolidations and the creation of new school communities; • The topography and climatic conditions; • Transportation of students.

As such, the Long Range Outlook will reflect retention of all three schools in the Victoria North Family of Schools with P to 5 students accommodated at Cape Smokey and North Highlands, and the Grades 6 to 12 students accommodated at Cabot.

Impact on Looking Inward Purpose

In the Victoria North Family of Schools there is no reduction in the square footage utilized by the board to deliver programming to students.

Operating Cost Impact

There is no significant impact to operating costs within the Victoria North Family of Schools.

Capital Cost Impact

Transportation Impact

Within the Victoria North Family of Schools, there is no impact to transportation.

Timeline

Grade 6 to Cabot - September 2015

Cabot may require an A&A project to address 30 year old infrastructure in the medium term.

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In the medium term (by November, 2020) NSDEECD will need to address the leasing arrangement of the two P3 schools.

Long Range Outlook Considerations:

In the medium terms, NSDEECD will need to address the lease by either of an extension of the lease or purchase of the building. Longer term addressing of the systems at the end of life will need to be addressed in the medium to long term of the Long Range Outlook with consideration to the capital funding available in the context of the lease arrangement.

School Review

School Review is not necessary for the Victoria North Family of Schools at this time.

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Northside Family of Schools

The Northside Family of Schools consist of the following schools:

Memorial High Boularderie Elementary Sydney Mines Jr High Bras d’or Elementary Dr. T.L. Sullivan Jr High Florence Elementary Thompson Jr High Seton Elementary St. Joseph’s Elementary Ferrisview Elementary Jubilee Elementary (A Private Public Partnership School)

Within the Looking Inward document, there were six scenarios presented. These included moving Grade 9 students into Memorial High; addressing the junior high/middle school population through a new school or consolidation at Dr. T.L. Sullivan; and addressing the elementary school population with a number of consolidations and boundary reviews.

The initial consultation resulted in one administrative scenario, seven SAC generated scenarios, and one public scenario. These scenarios are discussed in the document “Looking Inward – Disposition of Scenarios to Family of Schools Suggested Solutions”.

The suggested solutions for the Northside Family of Schools contained six proposals as follows: Proposal 1 - Scenario # 6 – All grade 9 students go to Memorial High

Proposal 2 - Scenario # 8 – New Middle School

Proposal 3 - Scenario # 9 – Consolidate St. Joseph’s with Jubilee

Proposal 4 - Scenario # 10 – Seton to consolidate with Ferrisview

Proposal 5 - Scenario # 12 – Dr TL Sullivan to become a P-8 school including Florence Elementary

Proposal 6 – SAC Scenario # 4 – Boularderie to consolidate with Bras D’Or

The Family of Schools Student Accommodation Study Group report proposed the following alternative proposals:

Alternative Proposal 1 - Scenario # 7 – All middle school students go to Dr TL Sullivan

Alternative Proposal 2 – SAC Scenario # 4 – Florence to consolidate with Bras D’Or

Alternative Proposal 3

• To re-configure Memorial High School from a Grade 10-12 to a Grade 9-12 school. • Boularderie School to be re-configured from a P-6 to a P-8 school. • Bras d’or Elementary to be retained as a P-6 school. • Dr. T.L. Sullivan to be re-configured to a P-8 school including students from Florence Elementary and Grade 7 and 8 students Bras d’or Elementary.

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• Jubilee Elementary to become a P-8 school to include students from St. Joseph’s and Sydney Mines Junior High Grades 7 and 8. • Ferrisview to become a P-8 school to include students from Grades 7 and 8 at Thompson and students from Seton Elementary. Alternative Proposal 4

To examine the option of:

• Reconfiguring Memorial High to a 9-12 school • Constructing a new middle school to replace Thompson Jr High and Sydney Mines Jr High • Reconfigure Boularderie Elementary, Bras d’or Elementary, and Florence Elementary in P-8 schools • Convert Dr. T.L. Sullivan into the Board offices and Staff Development Centre • Establish a P-5 school at Jubilee in Sydney Mines and a P-5 school at Ferrisview. Alternative Proposal 5

To examine the option of combining all Northside Grade 6-8 students in a new middle school and utilize Dr. T.L. Sullivan as the Primary to Grade 5 school to serve all P-5 students from Kempt Head to Florence.

Alternative Proposal 6

Examining the option of creating P-8 learning environments in the Northside Family of Schools communities of Florence and Boularderie and explore the feasibility of the P-8, 9-12 in other schools.

Discussion:

In considering the Northside Family of Schools and the input from the community consultations, two options are being suggested for inclusion in a Long Range Outlook:

These options are summarized below: Option 1 Option 2 Memorial 9-12 Memorial 9-12 New Middle School 6-8 Middle School 6-8 Dr. T.L. Sullivan P-8 (A&A at Staff Development/replacing Thompson and (including French Immersion and Florence) Sydney Mines Jr High) Bras d’or P-5 Dr. T.L. Sullivan P-8 Ferrisview P-5 (including Seton) (including French Immersion and Florence) Jubilee P-5 (including St. Joseph’s) Bras d’or P-5

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Boularderie P-5 Ferrisview P-5 (including Seton) Jubilee P-5 (including St. Joseph’s) Boularderie P-5

In these options, the action taken by the board to move to a new service delivery model is reflected.

Option 1 and Option 2 are the same with one variation. The variation is, in Option 1 – a New Middle School is requested; in Option 2, the middle school is an alteration and addition at the Staff Development Centre.

The grade level reconfiguration decision taken by the Board sets in motion the initial movement of students in September, 2015.

The Northside Family of Schools is one of those Family of Schools that are dependent on the provision of capital resources in order to generate meaningful reductions in excess capacity and assist in creating efficiencies in other operating areas.

The options could see up to five schools identified as excess to student accommodation needs. These include Sydney Mines Jr High, Thompson Jr High, St. Joseph’s, Seton, and Florence. Sydney Mines Jr High, Thompson Jr High, Florence, and Seton are dependent on capital resources being provided by the Province in a timely manner.

High School Context

The grade level reconfiguration decision taken by the board confirms the acceptance of Proposal 1. All Grade 9 students within the Northside Family of Schools will attend Memorial High beginning September, 2015.

Middle School Context

With three school facilities, Dr. T.L. Sullivan, Sydney Mines Jr High, and Thompson Jr High, currently, identified as Junior High schools, each of these facilities will be reconfigured to Grade 6-8 middle schools effective September, 2015.

Sydney Mines Jr High (1959) and Thompson Jr High (1949) have had renovations and additions over the years, are currently under-utilized, and in need of significant capital improvements to building operating systems and program spaces. These identified shortcomings have prompted the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board to request a replacement school for these aging facilities; one that would be a Middle School to accommodate the Grade 6 to 8 student population in the communities of North Sydney and Sydney Mines. This project is included as one of the elements in Option 1 and Option 2. The replacement for Sydney Mines Jr High and for Thompson Jr High is presented as a new middle school in Option 1 and an alteration and addition at the Staff Development Centre in Option 2. The challenge for this new school community is the TCA business case for an alteration and addition at Staff Development is stronger than the business case for a new school.

The board may also have to face a government decision to approve a new middle school as an alteration and addition at Staff Development.

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Within Option 1 and Option 2, the remaining middle school population would be housed at Dr. T.L. Sullivan in a P-8 environment as well as the French Immersion program. All options require capital funding to execute the changes to be made at the middle school level.

In considering the middle school students, a number of alternative proposals were presented specific to maximizing the P-8 school opportunities. These were considered and are not included in the Long Range Outlook.

Boularderie and Florence, because of the small number of middle school students, and Bras d’or because site constraints would make the expansion challenging.

Similarly, suggestions for P-8 schools at Jubilee and Ferrisview cannot be attained due to site constraints that would prohibit the necessary expansion.

Elementary Context

In Option 1 and Option 2, the elementary school suggestions are consistent. Florence would be suggested for permanent closure with a view to housing the students at Dr. T.L. Sullivan in a P-8 setting.

St. Joseph’s, Sydney Mines, would be suggested for permanent closure with a view to housing the students at Jubile. Seton would be suggested for permanent closure with a view to house the Seton students at Ferrisview.

Ferrisview is not positioned to accommodate Seton students on the short term. Given the capital situation, a boundary review for Leitch’s Creek/Upper North Sydney or Gannon Road/Industrial Park students and a relocation to a neighbouring school might be a consideration for the Northside Family of Schools.

The situation at Boularderie is unique in that it benefits from a grandfathered grant to sustain a small school. It also is a relatively new school which has $2,260,000 remaining to be paid by government. For these reasons the proposal to consolidate Boularderie at Bras d’or is not being given further consideration.

Impact on Looking Inward Purpose

Within the Northside Family of Schools, the purpose of Looking Inward is to create savings to be redirected back to programs and services and is accomplished in all options. Option 1 and Option 2 suggest school review which could result in the closure of up to five (5) schools including Florence Elementary, Seton Elementary, St. Joseph’s Elementary, Sydney Mines Jr High, and Thompson Jr High. This reduction in square footage is offset by a potential addition at Ferrisview and a potential new middle school.

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Operating Cost Impact

Operating cost estimates for each option are summarized in the following table:

Net Change in Cost Option 1 Option 2 Board ($1,014,000) ($1,014,000) DEECD ($ 479,000) ($ 479,000) Total ($1,493,000) ($1,493,000)

For all options:

Consolidation of Seton at Ferrisview results in savings as follows:

Board ($223,000) DEECD ($ 46,000) Total ($269,000)

Consolidation of St. Joseph’s at Jubilee

Board ($409,000) DEECD ($ 86,000) Total ($495,000)

Consolidating Florence at Dr. T.L. Sullivan

Board ($140,000) DEECD ($ 68,000) Total ($208,000)

Consolidating Thompson and Sydney Mines Jr High as a new Middle School

Board ($259,000) DEECD ($ 71,000) Total ($330,000)

Building Disposal

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In the Northside Family of Schools, the surplus buildings are owned by the board and the board will need to dispose of these buildings. While efforts will be made to sell the properties, these large, older buildings could, ultimately, need to be demolished which will be an operating expense to the board.

The buildings include Florence Elementary, Sydney Mines Jr High, Thompson Jr High, Seton Elementary and St. Joseph’s Elementary.

Estimating $6.00 per square foot for disposal, this could cost the board in the area of $1.2 million.

Capital Cost Impact

The capital cost impact is presented only in the context of the funding implications arising from execution of the various options. Regardless of decisions arising as the board moves forward, there are multiple other capital needs which will be required to the board’s infrastructure. These additional capital needs will be identified, quantified, and funding requests made throughout the life of a Long Range Outlook.

New Middle School

The new middle school is proposed as either, a new middle school, or an alteration and addition at Staff Development to accommodate the middle school students from the communities and Sydney Mines and North Sydney.

A second project is an alteration and renovation at Dr. T.L. Sullivan to accommodate the elementary students from Florence in a P to 8 setting.

At the elementary level, these options may require a small addition at Ferrisview or alternatively, a boundary review could be undertaken to move some students to either Jubilee or Dr. T.L. Sullivan.

Option 1 Option 2 New Middle School $16,100,000 $12,900,000 Dr. T.L. Sullivan $500,000 $ 500,000 Ferrisview $750,000 $ 750,000 P3 Cost Jubilee $3,600,000 $ 3,600,000 Total $20,950,000 $17,750,000

Transportation Impact

Within the Northside Family of Schools, the options suggested were reviewed. Regardless of the option, one additional bus, along with routing adjustments, will enable the transportation of the impacted students. In considering this, it must be kept in mind the manner in which transportation is funded. Funding is provided utilizing the actual numbers of busses, times 50% of the board average cost per bus, plus 50% of the provincial average per bus. From a cost perspective, the impact on the board’s budget is not significant.

Further information specific to transportation impacts in found in Appendix E.

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Timeline

Grade 9 to Memorial - September 2015

Grade 6 to Dr. T.L. Sullivan, Sydney Mines Jr High, Thompson Jr High - September 2015

St. Joseph’s to Jubilee – Following School Review, should the decision be to close, the earliest this could occur is September 2016.

Seton to Ferrisview – Seton could move to Ferrisview; should the decision following school review be to permanently close; in one of two timeframes. In the first case, by way of a boundary adjustment, moving some students to a nearby elementary school and enabling the change, possibly, as early as 2016. In the second case, as soon as capital funding becomes available for a small addition. Should capital become available, this could be achieved in nine (9) to twelve (12) months from the funding announcement.

Thompson – The board could consider consolidating, in the short term, Thompson and Sydney Mines Jr High at Sydney Mines Jr High. To enable this change, the French Immersion program, housed at Sydney Mines Jr High, needs to be moved to Dr. T.L. Sullivan and school review is required. Should school review result in closure, Thompson could be accommodated at Sydney Mines Jr High in the short term. In the medium to long term, these students would move to a new middle school.

Long Range Outlook Considerations:

• Refurbishment of mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural systems;

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• Site Improvements

This project is required regardless of the options. Additional capital is necessary, to enable the option proposed.

Boularderie – Boularderie School should require only regular maintenance during the 10 Year Outlook.

Jubilee - Jubilee Elementary is a P3 school which requires only routine maintenance through the life of the Long Range Outlook.

Ferrisview - Ferrisview is the newest of the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board’s schools. Only regular maintenance will be necessary for the duration of the life of the Long Range Outlook. A small addition may be necessary if Seton is to be consolidated at Ferrisview. Some boundary adjustments could eliminate the need for the addition.

Seton - School Review and consolidation at Ferrisview is suggested. Should the outcome of school review be a decision to retain the building, a scoping study would be necessary to determine the scope

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of an A&A project to consider refurbishment and replacement of older systems at the end of their life and address the 1950 wing which would need to be considered for replacement.

Riverview Family of Schools

The Riverview Family of Schools consists of the following Schools:

Riverview High Mira Road Elementary Malcolm Munroe Jr High Coxheath Elementary MacLennan Jr High Robin Foote Elementary George D. Lewis School Riverside Elementary Sydney River Elementary Mountainview Elementary Marion Bridge School East Bay Elementary

Within the Looking Inward document, there were seven scenarios presented. These included considering if students currently within George D. Lewis and Riverside could be consolidated; considering the future of Marion Bridge School; considering the future of MacLennan in the context of consolidation at Malcolm Munroe; considering the future of Robin Foote; considering the consolidation of East Bay and Mountainview; and considering the relocation of Mira Road students.

The initial consultation resulted in one (1) administrative scenario, two (2) SAC generated scenarios, and eight (8) public scenarios generated. These scenarios are discussed in the document “Looking Inward – Disposition Scenarios to Family of Schools Suggested Solutions”.

The suggested solutions provided to the Family of Schools Student Accommodation Study Group had the following proposals:

Proposal 1 – This proposal, the retention of a P-8 or P-9 school on Route 22.

Proposal 2 - for the Riverview Family of Schools suggests closure of East Bay School and accommodate these students at Mountainview.

Proposal 3 - for the Riverview Family of Schools suggests creation of a P-9 facility at Westmount.

Proposal 4 - Relocate students attending Mira Road Elementary to Sydney River Elementary.

Proposal 5 - suggests retention of Marion Bridge.

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The Family of Schools Student Accommodation Study Group report proposed the following alternate proposals:

Alternate Proposal 1

1. This proposal began with Sherwood Park Education Centre by building on the proposal for “Review for Closure” and as in Scenarios 21 & 22 for the Sydney Family of Schools, it is suggest that Sherwood Park Education Centre be returned to the owner. 2. Building on Proposals #6-8, Scenarios 23, Public 12 and suggest that Brookland Elementary be considered as middle school, grades 6-8. 3. Building on Scenario #20, Proposal 9-12, Sydney Academy would accommodate all 9-12 students in the Sydney Family of Schools. 4. Building on Scenario #23, Public 12, make Shipyard Elementary a P-5 school plus some of Brookland students based on a boundary realignment. 5. It was suggested to make Mira Road Elementary a P-5 school plus accommodate some Brookland students based on a boundary realignment. 6. Cusack Elementary could maintain its status quo or be able to accommodate students from Brookland, if necessary. 7. Mira Road Elementary students will attend Malcolm Munroe Jr High based on a boundary realignment to include students from Brookland Elementary

Alternate Proposal 2 from George D. Lewis SAC

To explore the opportunities to retain George D. Lewis as a “hub” school consistent with the efforts of the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic site which is in the process of exploring re-location options to the Town of Louisbourg.

Alternate Proposal 3 from Riverside Parents and SAC

To examine the Business Case and supporting information that enhances the proposal to retain Riverside Elementary as the Route 22 school.

Discussion:

Within the original Looking Inward document, it was anticipated Grade 9 could not be accommodated in Riverview until sometime later than other Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board high schools.

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The Family of School Student Accommodation Group questioned why this was and prompted the board to review this point.

1. Over the two year period, since Looking Inward was penned, enrolment declines and changes in staffing formulas resulted in nine (9) fewer classroom teachers being assigned to Riverview High School. 2. With nine fewer staff occupying space at Riverview, operations staff, supported by school administration, conducted a detailed analysis of instructional spaces at Riverview and determined that the anticipated Grade 9 enrolment ranging from 250 to 270 for 2015-2016 could be accommodated at Riverview High School beginning in September 2015-2016 with some attainable building modifications.

This information created an opportunity for the Board, sooner than later, to revisit the proposal put forth for consideration by the Student Accommodation Study Group for the Riverview Family of Schools. The ability of Riverview High to accommodate Grade 9 students as part of a 9-12 grade configuration service delivery model also addresses the equity piece raised by other Family of Schools when considering the timing of this change.

The proposed options for the Riverview Family of Schools are as follows:

OPTION 1

Riverview High 9-12 Malcolm Munroe Jr High 6-8 MacLennan Jr High P-8 (includes Robin Foote) Coxheath P-5 Moutainview P-5 (includes East Bay) Sydney River P-5 (possibly including Mira Road students) Marion Bridge P-5 Riverside P-8 (includes George D. Lewis) Mira Road To be considered within the Sydney Family of Schools

OPTION 2

Riverview High 9-12 Malcolm Munroe Jr High 6-8 (includes MacLennan) Coxheath P-5 Mountainview P-5 (includes East Bay) Sydney River P-5 Marion Bridge P-5 Riverside P-8 (includes George D. Lewis) Robin Foote P-5 Mira Road To be considered within the Sydney Family of Schools

High School Context

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The change in circumstances at Riverview regarding the ability to accommodate Grade 9 students and the board’s decision to change its service delivery model, results in Riverview High School becoming a Grade 9 to 12 facility beginning in September 2015.

Middle School Context

The current situation within the Riverview Family of Schools is the majority of its middle school aged students attend Malcolm Munroe. There is also a small middle school population at MacLennan and George D. Lewis.

In considering capital needs and transportation impacts, it is suggested students on Route 22, currently attending George D. Lewis and Riverside, would be accommodated at Riverside in a P-8 setting.

In considering the building conditions, and in the context of a P-8 solution in Westmount, MacLennan is the better option. It has the program spaces available for science, family studies; tech production, etc necessary for a middle school. A phased approach could be pursued requiring a smaller capital investment to enable movement of the elementary population as Phase 1 and a larger investment to upgrade the building to a higher standard as Phase 2.

In reviewing the latest data (2015 next school indicator) enrolment at MacLennan could be as low as 31 for the 2015-2016 school year. Given this low number, the board determined Scenario 17 from the original Looking Inward document should also be considered in the Long Range Outlook.

Elementary Context

Mountainview can easily absorb East Bay students. Transportation review indicates most students currently accommodated in East Bay can be transported to Mountainview in 45 minutes or less. As such, in the context of the Long Range Outlook, East Bay should be considered for school review.

Mira Road was identified for consolidation with Sydney River. Alternative Proposal 1 suggested considering Mira Road in the Sydney Family of Schools. In the short term, this provides, potentially, capacity to avoid an expansion at Shipyard. In the medium term, enrolment decline suggests the ability to accommodate these students in the Sydney Family of Schools.

Marion Bridge Elementary is proposed to be retained because of the long transportation time which would result from closure.

Marion Bridge Elementary was reconfigured to a P-5 school and is one of Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board schools grandfathered to receive financial resources to support the sustainability of small rural schools.

Parent advocates from Dutch Brook and Front Lake have suggested students in these areas could be re- routed to Marion Bridge rather than being bussed to Sydney River Elementary. Consideration could be given to a boundary review to address this suggestion.

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Robin Foote students can be easily be accommodated in MacLennan. In a P-8 situation, MacLennan is the better option. Given the decision to reconsider Scenario 17, there is also thought toward retaining Robin Foote in a P-5 configuration.

Riverside is a P3 school on Horne’s Road in Cape Breton County. Riverside can accommodate all the elementary students from George D. Lewis and Riverside. As it is a newer building, and as the transportation of students is more efficient into Riverside, it is the building suggested for this school.

In a P-8 configuration, a small renovation would be necessary to accommodate middle school programming.

The potential to establish a hub school at the George D. Lewis site continues to be informally discussed within the community. This could be an offsetting factor enabling the elementary aged students in the community of Louisbourg to attend at George D. Lewis. A hub school is not believed to be viable at the middle school level as it would require either of the retention of both Riverside and George D. Lewis or, if George D. Lewis was retained as a P-8 school, no excess space would be available.

Impact on Looking Inward Purpose

Within the Riverview Family of Schools, the purpose of Looking Inward, to create savings to be redirected back to programs and services is achieved with the potential closure of four (4) schools. These are – consolidation of Robin Foote at MacLennan, consolidation of East Bay at Mountainview, consolidation of Mira Road at Sydney River, and consolidation of George D. Lewis at Riverside. There are some variations which could become considered with the potential for a Hub school at George D. Lewis and with the potential for Mira Road to be included in the Sydney Family of Schools in the short to medium term. There is also consideration of closure of MacLennan and retention of Robin Foote.

Operating Cost Impact

The estimated change in operating costs for the Riverview Family of Schools is summarized below.

Option 1 Option 2 Board ($212,000) ($523,000) DEECD ($113,000) ($176,000) Total ($325,000) ($699,000)

These costs come from the following:

Consolidation of East Bay at Mountainview

Board ($150,000) DEECD ($ 42,000) Total ($192,000)

Consolidation of George D. Lewis at Riverside

Board ($ 79,000)

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DEECD ($ 51,000) Total ($130,000)

Consolidation of Robin Foote at MacLennan

Board $ 17,000 * Increase DEECD ($ 20,000) Total ($ 3,000) *This suggests the need for a building evaluation to determine the timeline and scope of capital work at MacLennan and Robin Foote as this decision should be driven by future capital needs at present undefined. There is also potential to revisit the proposal in the context of a P-5 rather than P-8 grade level configuration.

Consolidation of MacLennan at Malcolm Munroe

Board ($293,000) DEECD ($ 83,000) Total ($376,000)

Building Disposal

In the Riverview Family of Schools, the surplus buildings revert to the municipality. In this family of schools, the buildings that could be disposed of include East Bay, George D. Lewis, Mira Road, and Robin Foote. Municipal government will need to address this matter,

Capital Cost Impact

Option 1 Option 2 MacLennan/Robin Foote $1,700,000 ----- Riverside $ 350,000 $ 350,000 P3 Purchase $3,000,000 $3,000,000 Total $4,850,000 $3,350,000

Transportation Impact

Within the Riverview Family of Schools, the options suggested were reviewed. Regardless of the option, one additional bus, along with routing adjustments, will enable the transportation of the impacted students. In considering this, it must be kept in mind the manner in which transportation is funded. Funding is provided utilizing the actual numbers of busses times 50% of the board average cost per bus

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plus 50% of the provincial average per bus. From a cost perspective, the impact on the board’s budget is not significant.

Further information specific to transportation impacts in found in Appendix E.

Timeline

Grade 9 to Riverview - September 2015

Grade 6 to MacLennan, Malcolm Munroe, and George D. Lewis - September 2015

MacLennan to Malcolm Munroe – If school review is implemented in September 2015, and closure was the decision, this could be achieved in September 2016.

East Bay to Mountainview – If school review was implemented in 2015, and a closure decision was the outcome, this could be achieved by September 2016.

Long Range Outlook Considerations:

Malcolm Munroe Jr High - Should the building benefit from the TCA project now before government, Malcolm Munroe will require only routine maintenance going forward.

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Sydney River - This building is at mid-life. Review of systems is necessary to determine which need replacement/refurbishment in the early part of the Long Range Outlook.

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Sydney Family of Schools

Background:

The Sydney Family of Schools consists of the following schools:

Sydney Academy Sherwood Park Education Centre Whitney Pier Memorial Jr High Shipyard Elementary Brookland Elementary Cusack Elementary Harbourside Elementary

Within the Looking Inward document, four (4) scenarios were suggested. These four scenarios included establishing Sydney Academy as a 9 to 12 school; examining the junior high schools in the context of a single school; examine the option of creating a junior high at one of the current elementary schools.

The initial consultation resulted in one (1) administrative scenario and two (2) public scenarios generated. These scenarios are discussed in the document “Looking Inward – Disposition of Scenarios to Family of Schools Suggested Solutions”.

The suggested solution provided to the Family of Schools Student Accommodation Study Group had the following proposals:

Proposal 1

All grade 9-12 students (with the exception of French Immersion) in the Sydney Family of Schools are to be accommodated at Sydney Academy.

Proposal 2

Examine the option of converting one of the Board-owned elementary schools in Sydney (exclusive of Harbourside) into a Middle School (grades 6-8).

Proposal 3

P-8 students from Harbourside catchment area plus grade 7 and 8 immersion to be housed at Harbourside.

Proposal 4

Consolidate administrative offices at the Whitney Pier Memorial facility

Proposal 5

Return Sherwood Park Education Center to the private sector partner when the initial lease expires.

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The Family of Schools Study Accommodation Study Group report proposed the following alternate proposals:

Alternate Proposal 1

Maintain Sherwood Park Education Center as the Middle School for grades 6-8 English program students in Sydney with the exception of students from Harbourside Elementary School

AND

Establish Sherwood Park Education Center as the French Immersion Center for students from Sydney, New Waterford, and Glace Bay Families of Schools

AND

Keep Whitney Pier Memorial Junior High as the P-8 School to serve all English Program students in the Whitney Pier and South Bar catchment areas

AND

Identify Harbourside Elementary School as surplus to the needs of the School Board and recommend to the Department of Education that it be returned to the P3 partner.

AND

Convert Brookland or Shipyard to Board offices and rent out any surplus space

AND

House grade Primary to grade 5 students from Brookland or Shipyard in one or the other remaining facilities along with Cusack Elementary.

Alternate Proposal 2

Extend the lease of Sherwood Park Education Center by five (5) years while waiting to secure capital funding to address the refit issues required to change an elementary school space into a middle school.

Alternate Proposal 3

Consider Whitney Pier Memorial as the middle school site closing Sherwood Park

AND

Maintain Harbourside as a P-5 school closing a Sydney Elementary School

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Alternate Proposal 4

To avoid an extra transition for students from grade 5 to grade 6 and to protect the French Immersion Program, we recommend the Board consider beginning French Immersion for Grade six students should a Middle School service delivery model be adopted by the Board.

Alternate Proposal 5

The concerned parents of Brookland Elementary School believe that Alternate Proposal #5 for the Sydney Family of Schools addresses the issues facing the School Board in their efforts to provide suitable and sustainable program space for Primary to Grade 12 within the Sydney Family of Schools.

This proposal:

reduces excess space

generates a cost saving

enables the Board to reduce the number of buildings

enables the consolidation of administrative space

expedites some aspects of P3 decision-making

most importantly it puts the students first by placing the

students in age appropriate/space appropriate instructional spaces.

The proposal reads as follows:

Sydney Academy 9-12

Cusack Elementary P-5

Brookland Elementary P-5

Whitney Pier Memorial P-8

Sherwood Park 6-8 (Plus Immersion and 0.25 of Adm.)

Shipyard Convert to Board offices (0.75 of Adm.)

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Alternate Proposal 6

Sydney Academy 9-12

Whitney Pier Memorial Jr. High 6-8 (Plus French Immersion)

Cusack School 6-8 (North end, South end, Ashby, Shipyard)

Brookland and Shipyard P-5

Mira Road Possible Board Office

Harbourside and Sherwood Park Surplus to needs of the Board

Discussion:

The Sydney Family of Schools presents a unique challenge to the board. This challenge is the amount of new real estate resulting in the need to achieve reduction of square footage by closure of relatively new infrastructure. The dilemma becomes, returning a P3 school or, closure of a government built building with a remaining balance to be paid on the capital debt.

In considering the Sydney Family of Schools and the community input, two options are being suggested for further work and for inclusion into the Long Range Outlook.

These options are summarized below: Option 1 Option 2 Sydney Academy 9-12 Sydney Academy 9-12 Harbourside P-8 (includes French Immersion) Harbourside P-8 (includes French Immersion) Brookland 6-8 Brookland P-5 Cusack P-5 Cusack P-5 Shipyard P-5 Shipyard 6-8 Mira Road P-5 (Retain this Riverview Family of Schools building until enrolment decline allows all elementary students to be accommodated at Brookland, Cusack, and Habourside)

In all options, the board’s decision to implement a new service delivery model, beginning in September 2015, is reflected.

Initial thoughts, discussions, and public input arrive at the same conclusion for the Sydney Family of Schools with respect to accommodating students in the future:

1 High School 9-12

1 Middle School (outside of Whitney Pier)

1 P-8 School in Whitney Pier

2 Elementary Schools (excluding Whitney Pier)

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Vast differences of opinion exist with respect to which middle school(s) and elementary schools should be recommended for retention, and as such, it is the board’s opinion Option 1 and Option 2 should be provided to a School Option Committee for consideration within a school review process.

High School Context

The grade level reconfiguration decision taken by the board confirms acceptance of Proposal 1. All Grade 9 students in the Sydney Family of Schools will attend Sydney Academy beginning in September, 2015. Middle School Context

Two schools within the Sydney Family of Schools are currently junior high schools and will become middle schools in September, 2015.

The options presented suggest the permanent closure of one or both of Sherwood Park and Whitney Pier Memorial. The options suggest accommodation of the middle school population from Whitney Pier at Harbourside; and suggest that accommodation of the remaining middle school population at either Brookland or Shipyard.

Sherwood Park has all program spaces, excess capacity, and requires an immediate decision with respect to its future. (P3 recommendation)

Brookland has the least excess capacity, has the largest number of walking students, has the highest enrolment, and has all the appropriate elementary program spaces. While it is the cheapest to convert to a middle school, it has limited area for expansion and some challenges with respect to appropriate middle school spaces. It may require a companion project at Shipyard to accommodate the elementary school population putting the total capital cost about the same regardless of Option 1 or Option 2. Inclusion of Mira Road in the Sydney Family of Schools could result in the expansion at Shipyard not being required for Option1.

Shipyard, the smallest of these elementary schools, would require a small expansion if it was to be considered as a potential middle school.

Should a P-8 setting be established at Harbourside, sufficient classroom space would exist to offer the P- 8 English Program and a French Immersion middle school program. Specialist spaces for Family Studies and Tech Ed would need to be established by converting existing space.

All of these options require Capital Funding to execute the changes being considered for the middle school level.

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Elementary Context

Option1 and Option 2 provide a variation on which elementary schools to be retained. The variation is in Option 1, Shipyard is retained as an elementary school; in Option 2, Brookland is retained as an elementary school. Both options retain Harbourside and Cusack as elementary schools. Regardless of Option 1 or Option 2, a review of the geographic boundaries will be necessary to best utilize existing capacity.

Mira Road could become a consideration within Option 1 as it presents an opportunity to accommodate some students in the Sydney Family of Schools for an interim period. This would allow time for enrolment decline and boundary adjustments to potentially avoid expansion of Shipyard. The other factor is there are a significant number of students attending Mira Road who have transferred from the Sydney Family of Schools. Whatever the final outcome for the Sydney Family of Schools, the Sydney Family of Schools students attending Mira Road will need to have been considered in the Sydney elementary school adjustments.

Impact on Looking Inward Purpose

Within the Sydney Family of Schools, the purpose of Looking Inward, to create savings to be redirected back to programs and services, is being achieved with the potential closure of two (2) schools and with a view toward consolidation of all administration in one location.

The schools which could potentially close, subject to school review and a final decision of the board, are two of, Harbourside, Sherwood Park, Shipyard and Whitney Pier Memorial. One of the four would be considered for relocation of the administration of the board.

Operating Cost Impact

Within the Sydney Family of Schools, the estimate change in operating costs is summarized as follows: Option 1 Option 2 Board ($ 604,000) ($ 587,000) DEECD ($ 157,000) ($ 113,000) Total ($ 761,000) ($ 700,000) Also P3 Lease Cost ($1,114,000) ($1,114,000)

Consolidation of Whitney Pier Memorial and Harbourside:

At Harourside Board ($335,000) DEECD ($132,000) Total ($467,000) Also P3 Lease Cost

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Consolidation of Sherwood Park with of Brookland or Shipyard including Mira Road students:

At Brookland At Shipyard Board ($ 268,000) ($ 252,000) DEECD ($ 24,000) ($ 20,000) Total ($ 292,000) ($ 272,000) Also P3 Lease Cost ($1,050,000) ($1,050,000)

Building Disposal

In the Sydney Family of Schools, the options do not present any surplus schools. The options presented return either Harbourside or Sherwood Park to the P3 owner and target repurposing of Whitney Pier Memorial. Central Office and the Operations Centre could become surplus administration buildings and both revert to municipal government. There is property owned by the board adjacent to the Operation Centre which could be sold by the board.

Capital Cost Impact

Option 1 Option 2 Brookland $ 600,000 ----- Shipyard $ 500,000 $1,100,000 Harbourside $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Whitney Pier Memorial ------P3 Cost $5,100,000 $5,100,000 Admin Consolidation $ 500,000 $ 500,000 Total $7,700,000 $7,700,000

Transportation Impact

Within the Sydney Family of Schools, the options suggested were reviewed. Regardless of the option, one additional bus, along with routing adjustments, will enable the transportation of the impacted students. In considering this, it must be kept in mind the manner in which transportation is funded. Funding is provided utilizing the actual numbers of busses times 50% of the board average cost per bus plus 50% of the provincial average per bus. From a cost perspective, the impact on the board’s budget is not significant.

Further information specific to transportation impacts in found in Appendix E.

Timeline

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Grade 9 to Sydney Academy - September 2015

Grade 6 to Sherwood Park and Whitney Pier Memorial - September 2015

Sherwood Park to either of Brookland or Shipyard is constrained by the P3 lease which is in effect until November 2020.

Long Range Outlook Considerations:

Sydney Academy - Sydney Academy has recently undergone an extensive renovation. It is expected to require only regular maintenance through the duration of the Long Range Outlook.

Harbourside - Harbourside Elementary is a P3 school which requires only routine maintenance through the life of the Long Range Outlook. In the short term, Harbourside requires modifications to create a middle school should the outcome of school review be a decision to close Whitney Pier Memorial and consolidate at Harbourside.

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New Waterford Family of Schools

Background:

The New Waterford Family of Schools consist of the following schools:

Breton Education Centre Mount Carmel Elementary St. Agnes Elementary (includes the FJ Angot Bldg) Greenfield Elementary

With the Looking Inward document, three (3) scenarios were presented for the New Waterford Family of Schools. These scenarios included a variety of options building on the concept of either one or two schools to accommodate the New Waterford Family of Schools student population.

The initial Looking Inward consultation resulted in two (2) administrative scenarios and five (5) SAC generated scenarios. These scenarios are discussed in the document “Looking Inward – Disposition of Scenarios to Family of Schools Suggested Solutions”.

Examine the feasibility of constructing a new Grade 6-8 wing on BEC site reconfiguring the portion of the building to house Grade 9-12 and demolish those portions of the facility deemed to be in excess to a reconfigured building. All New Waterford, New Victoria, River Ryan, Scotchtown, and Lingan Grades P-5 would be housed in Greenfield Elementary School.

Discussion:

The New Waterford Family of Schools is a major area in the Board where the issue of excess capacity can be addressed provided the province supports the capital funding request. The need for replacement of infrastructure in New Waterford is long standing.

The first element of this proposal, the Alteration and Addition at Breton Education Centre, remains before government for their consideration. The primary concern in this Family of Schools is the “right sizing” of Breton Education Centre. This requires all the advocacy the Board and senior staff can generate.

The second element to be advanced within the board’s Long Range Outlook, is consolidation at Greenfield.

Given that Primary to Grade 5 students will be housed in the three schools (four buildings) in the New Waterford Family of Schools, and given that capital funding is difficult to come by, every effort should be made to establish Greenfield as a P-5 facility by moving students from the two town schools to

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Greenfield as space becomes available. The intent is not to undermine the wishes of St. Agnes and Mount Carmel parents, but rather to recognize that the timing for securing funding for an expansion may prevent moving these students at the same time. Fiscal pressures may cause the board to make this choice.

The New Waterford Family of Schools Student Accommodation Group responded to the board’s request to provide valued insight into the projects needs as they unfold.

Impact on Looking Inward Purpose

Within the New Waterford Family of Schools, the purpose of Looking Inward, to create savings to be redirected back to programs and services, is being achieved with a significant reduction in the size of Breton Education Centre and with the potential closure of two schools, relocating the students to Greenfield.

Operating Cost Impact

The estimate change in operating cost for the New Waterford Family of Schools is as follows:

Board ($590,000) DEECD ($409,000) Total ($999,000)

Reconstruction of Breton Education Centre to right size the building:

Board ($286,000) DEECD ($195,000) Total ($481,000)

The consolidation of Mount Carmel and St. Agnes at Greenfield:

Board ($303,000) DEECD ($213,000) Total ($516,000)

Building Disposal

In the New Waterford Family of Schools, the potential surplus buildings revert to municipal government. The building include St. Agnes, F.J. Angot, and Mount Carmel. Municipal government will need to address this matter. The proposal to address the needs of the middle school and high school populations at a renovated Breton Education Centre rather than a new school is significant as demolishing Breton Education Centre would be approximately $2 million.

Capital Cost Impact

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The capital cost impact is presently only in the context of the funding implications arising from execution of the option. In this case, no other capital should be needed well into the future.

Breton Education Centre $23,950,000 Greenfield Renovation $ 750,000 P3 Purchase $ 3,800,000 Total $28,500,000

Transportation Impact

Within the New Waterford Family of Schools, the options suggested were reviewed. Regardless of the option, one additional bus, along with routing adjustments, will enable the transportation of the impacted students. In considering this, it must be kept in mind the manner in which transportation is funded. Funding is provided utilizing the actual numbers of busses times 50% of the board average cost per bus plus 50% of the provincial average per bus. From a cost perspective, the impact on the board’s budget is not significant.

Further information specific to transportation impacts in found in Appendix E.

Timeline

Grade 6 to Breton Education Centre - September 2015, creating the new school community of 6 to 12 at Breton Education Centre.

Breton Education reconstruction – This project is before government. It is framed as a three (3) to four (4) year project.

In the context of current capital funding process, the earliest time approval of this project could be expected is fall 2015.

Long Range Outlook Considerations:

Greenfield - Greenfield Elementary is a P3 building owned by a private investor. This building is well maintained, however, there are some matters needing to be addressed. The solution is the responsibility of the P3 owner. In addition, site constraints result in concern with traffic patterns need to be

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addressed. Also, a capital project will be necessary should the outcome of school review at Mount Carmel and St. Agnes result in a decision to consolidate all three schools at Greenfield.

Mount Carmel - Mount Carmel School is a very old school which is in need of replacement. School review is necessary to enable consolidation at Greenfield.

St. Agnes - St. Agnes School is a very old school which is in need of replacement. School review is necessary to enable consolidation at Greenfield.

Glace Bay Family of Schools Background:

The Glace Bay Family of Schools consists of the following schools:

Glace Bay High St. Anne’s Elementary Oceanview Education Centre MacDonald Elementary Bridgeport School John Bernard Croak Elementary Donkin/Morien School Tompkins Memorial Elementary Glace Bay Elementary Gowrie Elementary

Within the Looking Inward document, six (6) scenarios were presented. These included accommodating Grade 9 students at Glace Bay High; accommodating all middle aged students at Oceanview Education Centre; consolidation of Gowrie and Donkin at Donkin; consolidation of the elementary students currently attending Tompkins, MacDonald, Bridgeport and John Bernard Croak in some other arrangement of infrastructure.

The initial consultation resulted in one (1) administrative scenario, five (5) SAC generated scenarios, and two (2) scenarios generated by the public. These scenarios are discussed in the document “Looking Inward – Disposition of Scenarios to Family of Schools Suggested Solutions”.

Proposal 1

Establish Donkin School as a Primary to Grade 8 facility to house all Donkin and Gowrie Primary to Grade 8 students. This proposal involves identifying Gowrie for inclusion in a school review process.

Proposal 2

House Bridgeport Junior High students at Oceanview Education Center (OVEC)

Proposal 3

Scenario # 30 – Convert Glace Bay High School from a grade 10-12 to a grade 9-12 school with consideration for the impact such reconfiguration would have on Oceanview Education Center.

Proposal 4

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Reconfigure Oceanview Education Centre from a grade 7-9 Junior High School to a grade 6-8 middle school

Proposal 5 Request the construction of a new school to serve the Grade Primary to Grade 5 student body from Bridgeport, MacDonald and Tompkins Elementary Schools.

Proposal 6 J. B. Croak grade Primary to grade 5 student body to be housed at St. Anne's Elementary.

Alternate Proposal 1

Explore the option of St. Anne's School being reconfigured from a P-6 to P-8 school.

Alternate Proposal 2

Revisit Glace Bay Family of Schools proposal # 6 with a view to retaining John Bernard Croak Memorial School as a Primary to grade 5 school in the New Aberdeen area of Glace Bay.

Alternate Proposal 3

Consistent with Looking Inward Scenario 32, examine the option of combining Tompkins Elementary and MacDonald Elementary in one new school designed for250-275 Primary to grade 5 students.

Alternate Proposal 4

Building on SAC scenario 10, re-examine the option of establishing Bridgeport as a P-8 small school to serve as an alternate instructional setting to the larger school ( Oceanview Education Center) in the Glace Bay Family of Schools.

Alternate Proposal 5

To explore the option of re-creating John Bernard Croak Memorial School as a Primary to Middle School to serve the primary to grade 8 student population of New Aberdeen in the Glace Bay Family of Schools.

Discussion:

The Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board, by motion, agreed to implement a new service delivery model within all of its schools beginning in September, 2015. In recognizing the unique needs of middle school learners, the board envisions a program delivery model which will reduce the compartmentalized curriculum delivery system and provide qualified teachers. In considering the Glace Bay Family of Schools, and the input from the community consultations, the following options are being considered for further work and inclusion in the Long Range Outlook: Option 1 Option 2 Glace Bay High 9-12 Glace Bay High 9-12

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Oceanview Education Centre 6-8 Oceanview Education Centre 6-8 St. Anne’s P-5 Glace Bay Elementary P-5 (includes John Bernard Croak, however, St. Anne’s Elementary P-5 not until decline allows) (includes John Bernard Croak, however, New School P-5 not until decline allows) (replacing Bridgeport, MacDonald Elementary School P-5 and Tompkins) (A&A at Bridgeport, replacing Bridgeport, MacDonald, and Tompkins) Donkin (includes Gowrie) P-8 Donkin (includes Gowrie) P-8

In these options, the action taken by the board to move to a new service delivery model is reflected.

High School Context

The grade level reconfiguration decision taken by the board confirms the acceptance of Proposal 1. All Grade 9 students within the Glace Bay Family of Schools will attend Glace Bay High School beginning September, 2015.

Middle School Context

With three schools – Bridgeport, Oceanview Education Centre, and Donkin having junior high student populations, the board decision to change its grade level configuration will result in these schools serving a middle school population beginning September, 2015.

Oceanview Education Centre is the newest school within the board and is well positioned to continue long into the future meeting the middle school needs.

The proposals to create a multitude of P-8 schools within the Glace Bay Family of Schools (John Bernard Croak, Bridgeport, St. Anne’s and Donkin) would be costly with respect to capital for program spaces and would also necessitate capital upgrades to older buildings. The biggest impact of P-8 schools in the Glace Bay Family of Schools would be the creation of excess capacity at Oceanview Education Centre. This should not receive further consideration, with the exception of Donkin where a small P-8 school remains a possibility.

The issue of the middle school population at both Donkin and Bridgeport should be identified for discussion during the school review process for the Glace Bay Family of Schools. A small middle school at Donkin, in a P-8 configuration, remains the goal within the Family of Schools, however, very small numbers of students could result in the creation of programming and staffing challenges.

As such, the option for middle schools in the Glace Bay Family of Schools to be included in the Long Range Outlook will include Oceanview Education Centre as a 6-8 school housing the majority of middle

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school aged students and a small number of middle school aged students at Donkin in a P-8 configuration.

Elementary Context

The decision by the board to move to a new grade level configuration means, over the longer haul, all elementary schools in the Glace Bay Family of Schools will become P-5 schools.

The option proposed for Glace Bay Family of Schools suggest consolidation of Donkin and Gowrie.

While the Donkin Mine has the potential for economic breath, the demographics of the Donkin Morien catchment area suggests that the Donkin School facility could easily handle the P-5 or P-8 student population from Homeville, Port Morien, Broughten, Tower Road, and Donkin. The time is right to consider the consolidation of the Gowrie students with Donkin students under one roof at Donkin when the Glace Bay School Review process is initiated for the Family of Schools.

While the proposal provided to the Student Accommodation Study Group suggested consolidation of John Bernard Croak at St. Anne’s, there are challenges.

While the action plan for rebuilding, Nova Scotia Public School Education System does not specifically identify the expansion of the class cap in elementary school (it does in High School Math), a caution exists not to overload a facility. St. Anne’s Elementary has 20 classrooms and a student capacity of 500. The addition of John Bernard Croak students (P-5) to St. Anne’s would require 21 classrooms at St. Anne’s. Based on the grade level distribution (and class cap), additional classroom spaces could be needed. Like Greenfield in New Waterford, and Ferrisview in North Sydney, a small expansion on St. Anne’s may be necessary, if board enrolment projections hold true.

A boundary review could be considered with a view to moving some John Bernard Croak students to Bridgeport, thus enabling this consolidation.

Identified shortcomings at Bridgeport, MacDonald, and Tompkins have prompted the Cape Breton- Victoria Regional School Board to request a replacement school to consolidate these three schools. This proposal remains before government in the form of two options. The first – a new school, and the second – a significant alteration and addition at Bridgeport.

The board may also have to face a decision by the province to approve the alteration and addition at Bridgeport regardless of the board’s stated preference of a new school.

This project removes three tired facilities (Bridgeport 1952/75, MacDonald 1964, and Tompkins 1967) and would reduce the overall facilities footprint by approximately 20,000 square feet. Significantly for the people of Dominion, a thirteen (13) year wait (as of 2015) would be over with respect to students being educated in a full service facility.

Impact on Looking Inward Purpose

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Within the Glace Bay Family of Schools, the purpose of Looking Inward, to create savings to be redirected back to programs and services, is being achieved with proposed consolidation of three (3) older schools into a new school, the consolidation of John Bernard Croak into St. Anne’s, and the consolidation of Gowrie at Donkin.

Operating Cost Impact

The change in operating costs for the Glace Bay Family of Schools is estimated as follows:

Option 1 Option 2 Board ($602,000) ($602,000) DEECD ($185,000) ($185,000) Total ($787,000) ($787,000) Consolidating John Bernard Croak at St. Anne’s:

Board ($362,000) DEECD ($ 85,000) Total ($447,000)

Consolidating Gowrie at Donkin:

Board ($45,000) DEECD ($ 1,000) Total ($46,000)

The remaining savings come from the consolidation of Bridgeport, MacDonald, and Tompkins:

Option 1 Option 2 Board ($194,000) ($194,000) DEECD ($ 76,000) ($ 76,000) Total ($270,000) ($270,000)

Building Disposal

In the Glace Bay Family of Schools, the surplus buildings revert to the municipal government. The potential surplus buildings are Bridgeport, Gowrie, John Bernard Croak, MacDonald, and Tompkins.

Capital Cost Impact

Option 1 Option 2

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New School $13,750,000 ----- A&A at Bridgeport ----- $7,650,000 St. Anne’s $ 500,000 $ 500,000

Transportation Impact

Within the Glace Bay Family of Schools, the options suggested were reviewed. Regardless of the option, one additional bus, along with routing adjustments, will enable the transportation of the impacted students. In considering this, it must be kept in mind the manner in which transportation is funded. Funding is provided utilizing the actual numbers of busses times 50% of the board average cost per bus plus 50% of the provincial average per bus. From a cost perspective, the impact on the board’s budget is not significant.

Further information specific to transportation impacts in found in Appendix E.

Timeline

Grade 9 to Glace Bay High – September 2015

Grade 6 to Oceanview Education Centre – September 2015

Gowrie to Donkin – Should school review result in a decision to close Gowrie, this could be achieved in September 2016.

In the case of a new school, or an A&A at Bridgeport, the board could consider a staged approached to moving students. Creating the new school community at Bridgeport could be a consideration.

Long Range Outlook Considerations:

Glace Bay High - Glace Bay High School is currently benefitting from a mid-life refit of some of its systems. It will need some additional study to determine if further work is required.

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Donkin - With the completion of the new gym and with the Alteration and Addition, only routine maintenance should be necessary through the duration of the Long Range Outlook,

MacDonald Elementary - MacDonald Elementary is a 51 year old school requiring upgrading. The scope of the upgrade was determined by an engineering study carried out in 2012. Of note, with this facility there have been portable classrooms serving the student population since 2002. Action on this front is imperative. School review and consolidation in a new school is suggested or, in the alternate, consolidation at a refurbished Bridgeport.

Tompkins Memorial - Tompkins Memorial Elementary is a 48 year old school requiring upgrading. The scope of the upgrade was determined by an engineering study carried out in 2012. School review is suggested. If the school is to be retained, a significant A&A project will be required.

Gowrie - Gowrie is an older school reaching the point where a choice between significant upgrades or closure is necessary. Should the decision be to continue the use of the building, a scoping to expense to determine which of the building systems need replacement and refurbishment will be necessary. The scoping would identify major maintenance and TCA funding needed for this older building.

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In Closing

A) The purpose of Looking Inward, to develop a series of proposals to deal with the impact of declining enrolment”, has been accomplished.

We have: • Informed stakeholders • Received feedback • Identified options which can help position the board to address its challenges.

Multiple scenarios and proposals from a host of sources have been developed, have been presented publically, and the public has been given multiple opportunities to respond. Go forward options are articulated within this report.

B) The fiscal challenges of the board and of the government of Nova Scotia remain. The board continues to have more student capacity then necessary and continues to expend more on facilities than it receives in funding to support facilities.

The options developed within this public consultation process provide an opportunity to reduce operating costs by $3.2 to $3.5 million and for NSDEECD to adjust its operating cost by $1.2 to $1.4 million. In addition, should the decision be made to close Sherwood Park, a further $1 million could be saved. Within the Hogg funding formula, the board receives additional funding to provide enrolment decline protection. This funding is expected to be reduced by $7.2 million in the next few years. There is potential to offset this reduction by $4.4 to $5.9 million depending on the choices made. These potential gains are constrained by decision regarding school reviews, government decisions regarding capital funding, and by the terms of P3 leases.

In the coming months, the following is necessary:

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• Using the information from Looking Inward, finalize a Long Range Outlook as per the School Review policy of the Department of Education and Early Child Development; • Identify school with potential for Hub model and notify stakeholder; • Implement School Review where appropriate; • Revise current capital request priorities to align with the Long Range Outlook; • Annually, update the Long Range Outlook.

While the Looking Inward process is at a close, the result positions the board to finalize its Long Range Outlook and move forward with strategies to rationalize its excess capacity challenge and make significant strides toward redirecting funds to programs and services for students, the board’s primary mandate.

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