Form 583A: Staff Reports with Recommendations

Report No. 05-17-3132

TORONTO DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

PUPIL ACCOMMODATION REVIEW FOR KIPLING COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE, RICHVIEW COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE, AND SCARLETT HEIGHTS ENTREPRE- NEURIAL ACADEMY - FINAL STAFF REPORT

TO Planning and Priorities Committee 5 June 2017 Day Month 2007 RECOMMENDATION IT IS RECOMMENDED:

1. That Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial Academy be closed effective 30 June 2018;

2. That the secondary attendance boundary for Kipling Col- legiate Institute be expanded to include the majority of the Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial Academy attendance area (north of Eglinton Avenue West), effective 30 June 2018;

3. That the secondary attendance boundary for Richview Col- legiate Institute be expanded to include a portion of the current Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial Academy attendance area south of Eglinton Avenue West (known as the Buttonwood Hill community), effective 30 June 2018;

4. That Grade 9 students who register to attend Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial Academy for the 2017-18 school year, attend their designated home school based on the modified attendance boundaries outlined above, effective 30 June 2017; and

5. That a process be initiated during the 2017-18 school year to determine a new name for Kipling Collegiate Institute, effective 1 September 2018.

STRATEGIC Make every school an effective school DIRECTION

RATIONALE Introduction

On 23 November 2016, the Board of Trustees approved a Pupil Accommodation Review for the group of secondary schools identified below.

 Kipling Collegiate Institute  Richview Collegiate Institute  Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial Academy

The schools are situated in Ward 2 (Trustee Glover). A map showing the location of the schools can be found in Appendix A.

Rationale for Initiating This Pupil Accommodation Review

A Pupil Accommodation Review was undertaken for this group of schools as a result of low enrolment/underutilization at Scarlett Heights EA and Kipling CI, and the associated challenges that Scarlett Heights EA is facing in terms of delivering a strong program for students.

Total enrolment at Scarlett Heights EA declined from 556 students in 2006-07 to 227 students in 2015-16, a decrease of 59%. Mod- erate declines of approximately 20-25 students were experienced annually between 2008-09 and 2011-12. From 2011-12 through 2015-16, the annual decline in enrolment grew from 50 to 90 students. Enrolment at Scarlett Heights EA on 31 October 2016 was 221 students. The 2016-17 capacity for the school is 843 pupil places, which results in a utilization rate of 26%.

Projections suggest that enrolment at the school will continue to decrease over the short and long term, falling to approximately 184 students in 2020, and approximately 142 students in 2025.

The Instructional Profile chart contained in Appendix B illustrates the current and projected enrolment for each school involved in the Pupil Accommodation Review. Appendix B also contains the Fa- cility Profile, an extract from the School Information Profile that includes the current and five-year Facility Condition Index (FCI) values and school renewal backlogs.

Student Accommodation and Program Plan

To address the low enrolment/utilization and program viability issues in this grouping of schools, staff has recommend a list of ac- tions within the Student Accommodation and Program Plan.

Staff has recommended the closure of Scarlett Heights EA. The following list of recommended program and student accommodation changes is exhaustive and includes program and boundary changes required to implement the closure of Scarlett Heights EA.

Recommended School Closure: 1. That Scarlett Heights EA be closed effective 30 June 2018.

Recommended Program Changes: 1. That the Business & Entrepreneurship Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program be terminated with the closure of Scarlett Heights EA, effective 30 June 2018; 2. That students who have not completed sufficient credits by the end of June 2018 required to graduate in the Business & Entrepreneurship SHSM at Scarlett Heights EA be provided with the opportunity to complete their program at the closest school that offers the SHSM; and 3. That Kipling CI apply to the Ministry of Education for the In- formation and Communications Technology SHSM.

Recommended Boundary Changes: 1. That the secondary attendance boundary for Kipling CI be expanded to include the majority of the Scarlett Heights EA attendance area (north of Eglinton Avenue West), effective 30 June 2018; 2. That the secondary attendance boundary for Richview CI be expanded to include a portion of the current Scarlett Heights EA attendance area south of Eglinton Avenue West (known as the Buttonwood Hill community), effective 30 June 2018; and 3. That Grade 9 students who register to attend Scarlett Heights EA for the 2017-18 school year, attend their designated home school based on the modified attendance boundaries outlined above, effective 30 June 2017.

Recommended Capital Investment: 1. That a business case be submitted to the Ministry of Educa- tion for the following recommended renovations at Kipling CI: a. Conversion of existing library/resource centre to a learning commons b. Conversion of existing classroom(s) to a robotics lab c. Modernization of existing classroom(s) to align with the STEM Program and future ICT SHSM (broadcasting/video production equipment, 3D-printers, communications technology equipment, etc.) d. Wireless network connectivity (Wi-Fi) throughout the entire school building e. Purchase of new/updated furniture for use in classrooms/learning commons f. Updated fitness/weight room

2. That the above recommended capital investment mentioned above in 1. a-f be contingent on Ministry funding approval

Recommended School Renaming: 1. That a process be initiated during the 2017-18 school year to create a new name for Kipling CI, with the new name being implemented effective 1 September 2018.

Pending the approval of the recommendations outlined in this report, staff will prepare business cases for these projects to be submitted to the Ministry at the next opportunity for capital funding grants.

Details of the staff-recommended Student Accommodation and Program Plan that have been recommended for Kipling CI can be found in Appendix C.

A map of existing and proposed attendance areas can be found in Appendix D.

Enrolment, capacity, and utilization data for the status quo and recommended option can be found in Appendix E.

Transition and Implementation Plan

A phased approach is not recommended to be used for the closure of Scarlett Heights EA because current enrolment and projected enrolment is expected to be critically low. There is a growing concern surrounding the ability to deliver a strong program for students at Scarlett Heights EA now and into the future.

As previously stated, the recommended closure of Scarlett Heights EA effective 30 June 2018 requires that all students attending that school be relocated into their new designated home school for the 2018-19 school year.

It is recommended that all Scarlett Heights EA students still enrolled at the school at the conclusion of the 2017-18 school year be directed to their new secondary school (Kipling CI or Richview CI) based on residential address for the 2018-19 school year.

Students who are currently enrolled in the Business & Entrepre- neurship Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) at Scarlett Heights EA will be provided with the opportunity to complete their program at another location offering the same SHSM, such as Lakeshore CI, to graduate with the Red Seal designation on their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.

Pending the closure of Scarlett Heights EA, a new program focus has been recommended for Kipling CI. The school will apply to the Ministry of Education for an Information and Communications Technology SHSM to build on their existing technology programs. This expanded program focus is expected to garner interest and solidify Kipling CI as an Information and Communications Tech- nology-focused school.

Program changes or modifications are not being proposed for Richview CI in the Student Accommodation and Program Plan. Richview CI will continue to operate as a triple track secondary school offering the Regular, French Immersion and Extended French programs.

The Ministry of Education’s Pupil Accommodation Review Guideline and Board’s Accommodation and Program Review Pol- icy P068 require a transition plan to be developed for existing students in the event a school closure is approved. Should the recommendations outlined within this report be approved, a transition committee composed of parents, school administrators, and staff, will be created to guide the decision-making process regarding implementation details and the transition of students.

Cancellation of Grade 9 for the 2017-18 School Year

Due to a non-viable number of students registered for Grade 9 at Scarlett Heights EA (9 students), central program staff have decid- ed to cancel the program. Adequate program options and supports for incoming Grade 9 students cannot be reasonably provided with such a critically low enrolment. As a result, Scarlett Heights EA will operate with only Grades 10 to 12 for 2017-18.

Grade 8 students who would have otherwise attended Scarlett Heights EA for the 2017-18 Grade 9 program will be accommodated at their designated school based upon the recommended boundary changes outlined above.

Community Consultation

As per the Ministry of Education’s Pupil Accommodation Review Guideline and the Board’s Accommodation and Program Review Policy P068 and Pupil Accommodation Review Procedure PR598, a detailed, initial Student Accommodation and Program Plan known as the Initial Staff Report was submitted to the Board of Trustees on 23 November 2016 prior to beginning the review. The plan included recommended program and boundary changes, a school closure to increase utilization rates at area schools, proposed capital investment, and a timeline for implementation.

The Pupil Accommodation Review process requires a minimum of five months to complete. It must include at least two public meetings and the formation of a Pupil Accommodation Review Com- mittee where the staff recommendations in the Initial Staff Report are presented to the community for consultation.

The Pupil Accommodation Review process began in January 2017 and included the establishment of a formal working committee, which included parents and students from the schools involved.

A Pupil Accommodation Review Committee (PARC) was established to review program and accommodation solutions to low enrolment, underutilization and program viability at Scarlett Heights EA.

The PARC held four working meetings. Many meetings were held with different stakeholder groups to ensure their input was cap- tured. Two student meetings were held to provide students, those directly affected by the final decision, with an opportunity to voice their opinions and influence staff’s final recommendation. Two separate meetings were held for school staff. Holding two public meetings as well as a meeting with each of the three schools in the review provided parents/guardians and community members with ample opportunity to understand the staff’s initial recommendations, to ask questions and provide their feedback.

Information associated with the committee’s working meetings and public consultations, as well as an electronic version of the feedback form was posted on the TDSB’s website. Feedback was received at public meetings, committee meetings, student meetings, staff engagement as well as email and a feedback survey.

The timeline of the Pupil Accommodation Review process can be found in Appendix F.

Summary of Consultation

There was general consensus among all communities that there was a need to address the underutilization at both Kipling CI and Scarlett Heights EA with particular regard to how low enrolments at both schools were impacting the delivery of program. Feedback varied depending on the stakeholder (student, staff, committee member etc.) and the perceived impacts to their school community.

Initially, most members of the Scarlett Heights EA community opposed the recommended school closure. Through extensive consultation and dialogue regarding the challenges associated with an underutilized school, a majority of the school community accepted the recommendations in the Student Accommodation and Program Plan. The community recognized that low school enrolment af- fects student success as staff is unable to provide a range of courses or run viable programs. Concerns were also raised about a perceived stigma associated with Scarlett Heights EA which is believed to be an attributing factor to the declining enrolment.

A majority of the Richview CI community supported the recommended options outlined in the Student Accommodation and Pro- gram Plan. The Richview CI community were least affected by the recommended school closure. A few Richview CI community members who opposed the recommendation did so due to concerns about potential changes to the French programs and the perceived implications associated with new students from the Buttonwood Hill area attending Richview CI. The community was assured that French programming would not change and a minimal number of students are expected from the Buttonwood Hill area.

Stakeholders from the Kipling CI school community were general- ly receptive to receiving students from Scarlett Heights EA, as well as the other recommendations in the Student Accommodation and Program Plan. Capital improvements, new programs, and transition planning were welcomed recommendations by the school community. Some concerns were voiced about social integration and the perceived friction among students from Scarlett Heights EA and Kipling CI. These concerns are planned to be mit- igated through establishing a transition planning team, and organ- izing several community relationship building activities.

Pupil Accommodation Review Committee

The Pupil Accommodation Review Committee held four working meetings between January and the end of April 2017. The committee acted as a conduit for information sharing between central TDSB staff and the school communities. Committee members asked questions and commented on the background of the PARC, the development of the staff recommended option, the details in the Initial Staff Report and the implementation of the plan. The Committee had an opportunity to discuss issues affecting students, parents, staff, and the community throughout the Pupil Accommo- dation Review process.

The Committee expressed a number concerns regarding the effects of low enrolment on program delivery and course offerings at Scarlett Heights EA. The Committee also raised a number of issues for discussion at the meetings including:

 Providing an option for students who would like to continue in the SHSM program. The Business Specialist SHSM is offered at Lakeshore CI, located in south Etobicoke.  Exploring changes to the French programs at Richview CI. It was proposed that Scarlett Heights EA should be con- verted into a French Centre or a French program be moved to Scarlett Heights EA from Richview CI to increase utilization.  Closing Optional Attendance at Richview CI to control the number of students applying from Kipling CI and Scarlett Heights EA.  Redrawing the school attendance boundaries for all three schools to redistribute students.  Sending a larger portion of the Scarlett Heights EA attendance area to Richview CI, and/or sending a portion of the Kipling CI attendance area to Richview CI. Staff identified that future amendments to attendance areas for schools involved in this process, should they be required, could be considered through the Board’s Long-Term Program and Accommodation Strategy.

The Committee also discussed ways in which to ease the transition for both students and staff at Scarlett Heights EA and Kipling CI. They reiterated the importance of ensuring a smooth student transition and adjustment for students.

A ‘Placemat’ activity exercise was completed by Committee members to gather feedback regarding the advantages, concerns, challenges and opportunities of staff’s initial recommendation.

A summary of all PARC feedback received can be found in Ap- pendix G (Feedback from Committee Meetings). It should be noted that feedback appears verbatim.

Student Meetings

Two meetings were held with students from both Scarlett Heights EA and Kipling CI. A meeting was not held with students from Richview CI because the recommendations being shared during the process had a very minimal impact on the school. Students from Kipling CI and Scarlett Heights EA would be impacted to a significant degree. The student voice for Richview CI was still represented by way of representation on the PARC. The first meeting was held on 25 November 2016 and the second was conducted on 31 March 2017.

The first meeting provided staff the opportunity to hear students comments and feedback regarding:  Program offerings they would like at the school that remains open  Preferred facility upgrades  Services, extracurricular activities, and supports they would like to be offered  Ways in which students can feel safe, accepted, and welcome at the school that remains open  Any information the TDSB may not be aware of that would impact Scarlett Heights EA students going to Kipling CI  Reasons to why they support or oppose the proposed closure of Scarlett Heights EA

What we heard from Students:

The purpose of the student meetings was to inform students about the recommendations outlined in the Student Accommodation and Program Plan, provide an opportunity for feedback and ensure they are engaged in the transition and implementation of staff’s recommendation.

Students expressed significant interest in introducing new athletics/sports (basketball, football, soccer, track, swimming, technology (robotics, computer programming, biotechnology, STEM), arts (languages, dance, fashion, music, film), and life skills (money management, drivers education, sewing, cooking, first aid) programs.

In terms of facility upgrades, many students requested a variety of sports equipment and facilities (improved gymnasiums, weight room, bleachers, swimming pool, track upgrades, basketball court, and field dome). They would like improvements to facility condition (heat, air conditioning, fresh paint, washroom upgrades), adding cafeteria and food programs, improved library/learning commons, adding a student lounge/games room and prayer room, as well as technology improvements (e.g. better Wi-Fi connectivity, upgraded computer lab).

There were requests for a variety of sports teams, clubs and supports at Kipling CI. Students are interested in breakfast and lunch nutrition programs, after-school tutoring and resources, as well as extended hours for school facilities (library, gymnasium, art and science labs). Resources such as a greater number of child and youth workers, support workers, and educational assistants have also been requested. Students are interested in employment programs, programs for newcomers (ESL, LEAP etc.) as well as health supports (school nurse).

With the combined student populations from Scarlett Heights EA and Kipling CI, it is expected that there will be a sufficient number of students to run and offer extra-curricular activities. With such a low number of students currently attending Scarlett Heights EA, many of these opportunities for teams and other extracurricular activities are not possible.

Students raised concerns regarding the social transition of merging two schools, particularly, student safety and integration. Some students were concerned that their school’s identity would be lost at Kipling CI. Students identified a number of ‘fresh start’ ideas such as renaming the newly-merged school and identifying a new school mascot.

The second student meeting was held on 31 March 2017 with students from both Kipling CI and Scarlett Heights EA. Students discussed goals and activities they have planned over the coming year to foster relationships within the student community and to facilitate a smooth transition.

A summary of student feedback received can be found in Appen- dix G (Feedback from Student Meetings). It should be noted that feedback appears verbatim.

Staff Engagement Meetings

Staff Engagement Meetings were held on 2 December 2016 at both Kipling CI and Scarlett Heights EA. A staff meeting was not held at Richview CI due to the minimal impact of the recommendations being shared in the process. The meetings were held to gather feedback and comments regarding the recommendations based on a staff perspective pertaining to their respective schools.

School staff were able to provide comments and feedback regarding:  Program offerings they would like at the school that remains open  Preferred facility upgrades  Services, extracurricular activities, and supports they would like to be offered  Staffing realignment

What we heard from Staff:

Staff also identified a wide variety of program interests for Kipling CI should the closure of Scarlett Heights EA be approved, including technology, athletics, and the arts. They also suggested introducing new programs such as a Justice and Law SHSM, and expanding the film, broadcasting, music production currently offered at Kipling CI. They would like programing and financial investment to support a STEM focus.

In terms of facility updates, staff also identified the need for similar items as those identified by the students, with the addition of a greenhouse.

Additional child and youth workers, support workers, and educational assistants have also been requested by staff. Introducing programs for newcomers (ESL, LEAP etc.), food and nutrition programs as well as health supports (school nurse) have also been suggested.

Staff identified several ideas to promote student safety, acceptance and integration. They would like a welcome committee, community outreach events (community BBQs, Pep rallies, team building events, and school tours), hall monitors, a renaming of the merged school, and combining school memorabilia.

A summary of staff feedback received can be found in Appendix G (Summary of Feedback from Staff Engagement). It should be noted that feedback appears verbatim.

School Meetings

Three individual school meetings, open to the public, were held at each of the secondary schools named in this review. The first meeting was held at Scarlett Heights EA on 27 February 2017; the second was conducted at Kipling CI on 6 March 2017; and the last public meeting was at Richview CI on 7 March 2017.

The purpose of holding individual school public meetings was to provide parents/guardians and members of the community an additional opportunity to express their concerns, ask questions and provide feedback within a familiar, local environment. These meetings were also an opportunity for those in attendance to learn about the schools named in the study and to review the staff recommendations. Those in attendance were also able to provide feedback via the community feedback survey both in print and online.

A summary of feedback received can be found in Appendix G (Summary of School Meeting Comments/Feedback). It should be noted that feedback appears verbatim.

Formal Public Consultation Meetings

Two formal public meetings were held for this review, the first on 13 February 2017 and the second on 26 April 2017. Notice of the meetings was distributed via Canada Post to approximately 17,000 addresses, a backpack drop for students at all of the impacted schools, and posted on the TDSB’s website.

The purpose of the first public meeting was for parents/guardians and community members to have an opportunity to review the background information of the schools involved in the review, to learn about a pupil accommodation review process, to hear the staff recommendations for this group of schools, to ask questions and to provide feedback. Feedback forms were distributed at this meeting.

At the second public meeting, staff presented its final recommendation and shared the feedback received throughout the process to date. The meeting provided another opportunity for parents/guardians and community members to review the recommended option, to hear community, student and staff feedback, to learn about the next steps in the review, and to ask questions and provide additional feedback.

Notice was provided to participants at the meeting that delegations could be made at the Planning and Priorities Committee meeting to be held on 5 June 2017 with respect to the Final Staff Report.

A summary of the feedback received during these meetings and consultations can be found in Appendix G (Summary of Public Meetings 1 and 2 Comments/Feedback/Questions). It should be noted that feedback appears verbatim.

Community feedback surveys as well as all of the written feedback (both emails and survey responses) submitted by the public through this process can be found in Appendix H. It should be noted that feedback appears verbatim.

City of Toronto and Other Public Agencies and Community Part- ners

Prior to and during a Pupil Accommodation Review, school boards are required to request technical information from the local municipality where a planned Pupil Accommodation Review will occur.

To satisfy this requirement, TDSB Planning staff met with representatives from the City of Toronto to receive comments of this group of schools. A summary of the comments received from the City of Toronto can be found in Appendix I, and a summary of comments received from Public Agencies and Community Part- ners can be found in Appendix J.

Amendments to Proposed Option in Initial Staff Report

As a result of the consultation process and in conversations with school communities, school administration, and TDSB central staff, minor adjustments were made to the recommendations contained within the Initial Staff Report. An overview of the adjustments can be found in Appendix K.

RESOURCES Resources will be required for renovations at Kipling CI to facilitate program enhancements and facility improvements. The capital improvements associated with the program enhancements listed above have been estimated to cost between $500,000 and $600,000.

To fund the renovations, staff will apply for funding from the Min- istry of Education’s Capital Priorities funding, which is anticipated to be in July 2017. In the event funding is not granted, staff will reapply for funding consideration during the School Consolidation Capital Grant window, which is anticipated to be in early 2018.

IMPLEMENTATION If approved, the recommendations will be implemented as per the AND REVIEW timelines indicated in this report.

APPENDICES Appendix A: Location Map Appendix B: Extract from School Information Profile – Facility and Instructional Profiles Appendix C: Student Accommodation and Program Plan Appendix D: Existing and Proposed Attendance Areas Appendix E: Actual and Projected Enrolment, Capacity and Uti- lization Data – Status Quo and Recommended Op- tion Appendix F: Pupil Accommodation Review Timeline Appendix G: Summary of Feedback Received from Consulta- tion process Appendix H: Written Feedback Submitted through Consultation Process Appendix I: Summary of Comments Received from the City of Toronto Appendix J: Summary of Comments Received from other Pub- lic Agencies and Community Partners Appendix K: Amendments to Proposed Option in Initial Staff Report

FROM Carla Kisko, Associate Director, Finance and Operations at [email protected] or at 416-397-3188

Andrew Gowdy, Chief Planning Officer at [email protected] or at 416-394-3917

ROUTING Executive Council 16 May 2017 Planning and Priorities Committee 5 June 2017 Board 21 June 2017

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Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Student Accommodation and Program Plan

Background

A Pupil Accommodation Review was required to address the low enrolment, underutilization and program viability issues at Scarlett Heights EA, and Kipling CI.

Total enrolment at Scarlett Heights EA declined from 556 students in 2006-07 to 227 students in 2015-16, a decrease of 59%. Moderate declines of approximately 20-25 students were experienced annually between 2008-09 and 2011-12. From 2011-12 through 2015-16 the annual decline in enrolment grew to 50-90 students.

The preliminary enrolment at Scarlett Heights EA as of 30 September 2016 was 222 students. The 2016-17 revised capacity for the school is 843 pupil places, which results in a utilization rate of 26%. Projections suggest that enrolment at the school will continue to decrease over the short and long term, falling to approximately 184 students in 2020, and approximately 142 students in 2025.

Appendix E identifies the actual and projected enrolment, as well as utilization, for each of the three schools in the Pupil Accommodation Review.

With a current enrolment of 222 students, the variety of programs/courses offered at Scarlett Heights EA is severely limited, raising the question of program viability. Moreover, operating a school with a utilization rate of 26% is not an efficient use of space, nor does it compare with a target utilization rate of 80-90% established in the Board’s Long-Term Program and Accommo- dation Strategy LTPAS. For these program and accommodation reasons, a Pupil Accommoda- tion Review was initiated for the group of schools identified in the LTPAS (Scarlett Heights EA, Kipling CI and Richview CI).

The School Information Profile: Instructional and Facility Profiles for all three schools can be found in Appendix B.

Plan Details

Staff recommends that Scarlett Heights EA be closed effective 30 June 2018, and that the existing Scarlett Heights EA secondary attendance area be absorbed by adjacent TDSB secondary school secondary attendance areas.

The closure of Scarlett Heights EA is recommended for the following reasons:

 Enrolment at Scarlett Heights EA has declined to a point where the ability to deliver a strong secondary program is compromised.

 Projections suggest that enrolment at Scarlett Heights EA will continue to decline in both the short and long term.

 TDSB secondary schools located in close proximity to Scarlett Heights EA (namely Kip- ling CI) have sufficient capacity to accommodate the enrolment increase expected as a result of the proposed closure.

 Kipling CI is currently underutilized and has been identified as the school to receive the majority of the Scarlett Heights EA secondary attendance area. The introduction of new students at Kipling CI will improve strength of program and utilization of the facility.

 There is an adequate geographic distribution of secondary school sites in the area to accommodate any potential long-term enrolment growth.

Planning staff undertook a thorough review of actual and projected enrolment, demographic data, and residential development activity within the Scarlett Heights EA secondary attendance area. Through this review, staff concluded that sufficient capacity is available within nearby secondary schools to accommodate the secondary student population residing in the existing Scarlett Heights EA secondary attendance area.

The existing Scarlett Heights EA secondary attendance area will be divided among two adjacent secondary schools: Kipling CI and Richview CI. The resulting secondary attendance areas for Kipling CI and Richview CI would be implemented for the 2018-19 school year. Appendix D identifies the existing and proposed secondary attendance areas for Scarlett Heights EA, Kipling CI and Richview CI.

While the recommended secondary attendance areas split the existing Westmount JS junior attendance area and the Hilltop MS intermediate attendance area along Eglinton Avenue West, the recommended boundaries are consistent with those of adjacent secondary schools. Additionally, the recommended secondary attendance areas result in the entirety of the existing Scarlett Heights EA secondary attendance area remaining within walking distance (4.8 kilometres) of their newly-assigned secondary schools.

The impact of the recommended closure (“Recommended Option”) on projected enrolment at the schools identified in this study is outlined in Appendix E.

Kipling CI is a suitable location for the vast majority of students currently attending Scarlett Heights EA (north of Eglinton Avenue West), as well as any students residing within the existing Scarlett Heights EA secondary attendance area currently attending other TDSB schools. The preliminary enrolment for Kipling CI as of 30 September 2016 was 393 students. The 2016-17 revised capacity for the school is 948 pupil places, which results in a utilization rate of 41%. Not only does the school have surplus capacity, but it is located in close proximity to Scarlett Heights EA.

The recommended closure directs the southern portion of the existing Scarlett Heights EA secondary attendance area (that area south of Eglinton Avenue West) to Richview CI. The primary

reason for this decision is that this area is not located within walking distance (4.8 kilometres) of Kipling CI. Moreover, Eglinton Avenue West is a logical physical boundary that can be used to distinguish between the two attendance areas. The recommended boundary also aligns with the secondary attendance areas of adjacent secondary schools.

The preliminary enrolment for Richview CI as of 30 September 2016 was 958 students. The 2016-17 revised capacity for the school is 855 pupil places, which results in a utilization rate ex- ceeding 110%. While increasing the size of the Richview CI secondary attendance area may seem counterintuitive given their existing utilization, the recommended change is not anticipated to have a significant impact, if any, on future enrolment at the school.

In order to maintain balanced enrolment among the Regular program and French Immer- sion/Extended French programs at Richview CI, the school admits a small number of Grade 9 Regular program students through Optional Attendance. It is highly likely that the recommended increase in the size of the Richview CI secondary attendance area will yield additional secondary school students. Residing in this area would give these students the right to attend Richview CI for Regular program studies. To avoid increasing Regular program enrolment at the school, the number of students admitted on Optional Attendance will be reduced (by the same number of students admitted as a result of the new secondary attendance area) in order to maintain an opti- mal Grade 9 Regular program cohort. Board staff and the Richview CI school administration are aware of the impact that the proposed secondary attendance area will have on enrolment, and have agreed to adjust their admissions process as required.

While the recommended increase in the size of the Richview CI secondary attendance area is anticipated to have negligible impact on projected enrolment, the school is still expected to grow to approximately 1,079 students in 2020, and approximately 1,210 students in 2025, resulting in utilization rates of 126% and 142% respectively. Projected enrolment growth is attributed to an increased interest in French Immersion/Extended French programming across the system, but more specifically in Etobicoke.

Recognizing the need to explore the introduction of additional French programming at the secondary panel, the LTPAS 2016-2025 identified two studies that are described below:

Explore the introduction of a new secondary school pathway for French Immersion students, such as Thistletown CI or West Humber CI, in the west and to relieve overutilization at Richview CI, the current secondary pathway for French Immersion students.

Explore the introduction of a new secondary school pathway at Lakeshore CI for French Immer- sion students in the west and to relieve overutilization at Richview CI, the current secondary pathway for French Immersion students.

The studies are planned for 2018-19 and 2019-20 respectively, and their collective outcome should resolve the projected enrolment pressure at Richview CI.

Implementation Plan

As previously stated, staff recommends that Scarlett Heights EA be closed effective 30 June 2018. All of the schools named in the review (Scarlett Heights EA, Kipling CI, and Richview CI) would therefore continue to operate throughout the 2017-18 school year.

It was not recommended that a phased approach be used for the closure of Scarlett Heights EA, as enrolment is already critically low and there is growing concern surrounding the ability to deliver a strong program in future years. For these reasons, all students should be redirected away from Scarlett Heights EA in advance of the 2018-19 school year.

Students enrolled at Scarlett Heights EA on 30 June 2018 are expected to attend their new local secondary school for the 2018-19 school year (Kipling CI or Richview CI depending on the address of their residence).

Scarlett Heights EA students in Grades 11 and 12, currently flagged as Business and Entrepre- neurship Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students in Trillium, will be tracked and provided with opportunities to complete their programs, and graduate with the Red Seal designation on their Ontario Secondary School Diploma. If the Board approves the recommended closure of Scarlett Heights EA, the SHSM status will be terminated during the closing year, and no other students in preceding grades will be registered in the SHSM program.

Grade 8 students attending Hilltop MS for the 2017-18 school year will be provided with advance notice of the proposed closure of Scarlett Heights EA to ensure that all students attending Hilltop MS are aware of their new secondary school pathway(s) well in advance of September 2018.

Program Considerations

The enrolment decline experienced at Scarlett Heights EA in recent years has led to significant challenges related to program offerings and course selections. A composite neighbourhood secondary school would have the ability to provide opportunities for students within all four pathways: the workplace, apprenticeship, college and university. The recommended closure of Scar- lett Heights EA will allow existing students to access an expanded range of programs/courses at their new secondary school(s).

No programming conflicts are expected to arise as a result of the recommended closure of Scar- lett Heights EA. The Business and Entrepreneurship SHSM, as well as the entrepreneurship focus, would conclude with the proposed closure of the school.

Alternatively, Kipling CI will continue to build on the strength of its existing technology-based programs including STEM and Broadcasting. In the event that the closure of Scarlett Heights EA is approved by Board, Kipling CI will be applying to the Ministry of Education for the In- formation and Communications Technology SHSM. This unique combination of programming opportunities is expected to garner substantial interest from the community and is anticipated to attract new students to Kipling CI. In addition to improved program options and associated facility improvements (see Facility Considerations below), the Superintendent and Principal, in con- junction with the Communications Department, will be launching an extensive marketing cam-

paign to rebrand the school as an information communications technology school serving central Etobicoke.

The Regular, French Immersion and Extended French programs at Richview CI will continue to operate as they do currently. No changes to these programs are contemplated as part of the Stu- dent Accommodation and Program Plan.

Transportation Considerations

No students attending Scarlett Heights EA during the 2015-16 school year qualified for student transportation. This is not unexpected as all addresses within the existing secondary attendance area are located within walking distance of the school (4.8 kilometres as per TDSB’s Transporta- tion of Students Policy P020).

If the recommended closure of Scarlett Heights EA is approved by Board, the recommended secondary attendance areas for Kipling CI and Richview CI will not result in the need for any additional TDSB transportation services. As noted previously, the secondary attendance areas included in the plan allow for all addresses to be located within walking distance of their newly assigned secondary schools.

No additional costs associated with transportation will be incurred as a result of the recommended closure of Scarlett Heights EA.

Facility Considerations

Staff has determined that additional capacity at Kipling CI is not required to facilitate the closure of Scarlett Heights EA. The adjacent secondary schools that have been identified to receive Scarlett Heights EA students have sufficient capacity to accommodate both current and projected enrolment. As such, neither a permanent addition nor a new secondary school is being recommended.

Kipling CI has been selected to receive a majority of the students currently enrolled at Scarlett Heights EA. An investment at Kipling CI will be seen as an investment the community and sub- sequently an investment in the students. Staff has determined that the following capital improvements would be appropriate:

 Conversion of existing library/resource centre to a learning commons  Conversion of existing classroom(s) to a robotics lab  Modernization of existing classroom(s) to align with the STEM Program and future ICT SHSM (broadcasting/video production equipment, 3D-printers, communications technology equipment, etc.)  Wireless network connectivity (Wi-Fi) throughout the entire school building  Purchase of new/updated furniture for use in classrooms/learning commons

The capital improvements associated with the program enhancements listed above have been estimated to cost between $500,000 and $600,000.

A business case will be submitted to the Ministry of Education to request funding for the improvements listed above. If funding does not become available, the improvements will not be made. With that said, failure to make the recommended improvements would not prevent Kip- ling CI from accommodating the additional students resulting from the closure of Scarlett Heights EA.

The current and five-year renewal needs (Facility Condition Index) of each school identified in this Pupil Accommodation Review are outlined in the School Information Profile: Facility and Instructional Profiles found in Appendix B.

The Pupil Accommodation Review may result in the closure of Scarlett Heights EA; however, the facility (property and associated buildings) will remain in the ownership of the TDSB until a future review is undertaken to determine the status of the site (as a core holding or a site that is surplus to the needs of the Board).

Partnership Considerations

None of the schools identified in this study feature any partnerships/affiliations (Child Care, Sec- tion 23, Caring and Safe Schools, Educational Partnerships, etc.) that needed to be considered throughout the Pupil Accommodation Review.

Information from Municipalities, Other Public Agencies and Community Partners

Prior to and during a Pupil Accommodation Review, school boards are to request technical information from the local municipality where a planned Pupil Accommodation Review will occur. To satisfy this requirement, TDSB Planning staff corresponded with representatives from the City of Toronto to receive comments. These comments, as well as any expressions of interest from other public agencies and community partners, can be found in Appendices I and J.

Appendix D

Appendix E

Actual and Projected Enrolment, Capacity and Utilization Data: Status Quo and Recommended Option

Status Quo Scarlett Heights EA Kipling CI Richview CI Total 1 Capacity 843 948 855 2646 Enrolment Enrolment Enrolment Enrolment UTZ UTZ UTZ UTZ (HC) (HC) (HC) (HC) 2012-13 402 48% 661 70% 999 117% 2062 78% 2013-14 331 39% 569 60% 979 115% 1879 71% 2014-15 280 33% 459 48% 923 108% 1662 63%

Actual 2015-16 227 27% 385 41% 971 114% 1583 60% 2016-172 222 26% 393 41% 958 112% 1573 59% 2017-18 209 25% 344 36% 954 112% 1507 57% 2018-193 198 23% 321 34% 1001 117% 1520 57% 2019-204 185 22% 327 34% 1034 121% 1546 58% 2020-21 184 22% 317 33% 1079 126% 1580 60% 2021-22 181 21% 310 33% 1105 129% 1596 60% 2022-23 167 20% 313 33% 1152 135% 1632 62% Projected 2023-24 164 19% 300 32% 1168 137% 1632 62% 2024-25 154 18% 298 31% 1184 138% 1636 62% 2025-26 142 17% 278 29% 1210 142% 1630 62% 2026-27 141 17% 262 28% 1215 142% 1618 61%

Recommended Option Scarlett Heights EA Kipling CI Richview CI Total Capacity5 0 948 855 1803 Enrolment Enrolment Enrolment Enrolment UTZ UTZ UTZ UTZ (HC) (HC) (HC) (HC) 2012-13 402 48% 661 70% 999 117% 2062 78% 2013-14 331 39% 569 60% 979 115% 1879 71% 2014-15 280 33% 459 48% 923 108% 1662 63% Actual 2015-16 227 27% 385 41% 971 114% 1583 60% 2 2016-17 222 26% 393 41% 958 112% 1573 59% 2017-18 209 25% 344 36% 954 112% 1507 57% 3 2018-19 0 0% 519 55% 1001 117% 1520 84% 2019-204 0 0% 512 54% 1034 121% 1546 86% 2020-21 0 0% 501 53% 1079 126% 1580 88% 2021-22 0 0% 491 52% 1105 129% 1596 89% 2022-23 0 0% 480 51% 1152 135% 1632 91%

Projected 2023-24 0 0% 464 49% 1168 137% 1632 91% 2024-25 0 0% 452 48% 1184 138% 1636 91% 2025-26 0 0% 420 44% 1210 142% 1630 90% 2026-27 0 0% 403 43% 1215 142% 1618 90%

1 2016-17 Capacity (Current) 2September 30th, 2016 Actual Enrolment 3LTPAS 2016-2025 identifies a study to explore new FI/FEXT program pathway in Ward 1 to alleviate growing enrolment at Richview CI. Study to take place during the 2018-19 school year. 4LTPAS 2016-2025 identifies a study to explore new FI/FEXT program pathway in Ward 3 to alleviate growing enrolment at Richview CI. Study to take place during the 2019-20 school year. 52018-19 Capacity (Implementation of Recommended Option)

Appendix F Pupil Accommodation Review Timeline

Appendix G

Summary of all Stakeholder Feedback

Feedback was gathered from students and staff of Kipling CI, Scarlett Heights EA and Richview CI; PARC (committee made up superintendents, principals, parents, students, trustees); public meetings; school meetings; and online surveys.

Comments and questions revolved around the following themes:  Programming (French, Optional Attendance, enrolment)  Facility (upgrades)  Services/extra-curricular/supports  Safety/acceptance/integration

Programming  Accommodations should be made for Scarlett Heights EA students who want to continue in the SHSM program  Business/entrepreneurial focus not drawing students to Scarlett Heights EA  Program interests include technology, athletics and the arts  Desire to understand why students are leaving to attend other schools on optional attendance  Desire for programs offerings at Kipling CI that students are receiving elsewhere  Explore a dual CO-OP Credit with Seneca College  Explore French programing

Facility Request for the following upgrades:  Sports equipment and facilities  Basic necessities (heat, air conditioning, fresh paint, washroom upgrades)  Cafeteria and food programs  Improved library/learning commons  Student lounge/games room  Prayer room  Technology improvements  Greenhouse

Services/Extra-Curricular/Supports Request for the following:  Sports teams and weight room  Specialized clubs (Glee, wrestling, dance, art, music, languages, debate, chess)  Breakfast and lunch program  After-school tutoring and resource rooms  Extended hours for library, gym, art and science labs  Increase number and options of field trips  Employment programs  More child and youth workers, support workers, educational assistants

 Programs for newcomers (ESL, LEAP, etc.)  Health and safety supports (school nurse)

Safety/Acceptance/Integration  Ensuring smooth student transition and adjustment should be a priority  Fear disharmony among students, community and neighbourhood  Students concerned that both school identities will be lost when Scarlet Heights EA students go to Kipling CI  Students fear a potential lack of diversity and inclusion  TDSB should ensure parents, students, staff and community are informed throughout the closure process  Need a transition plan for the students (barbecue, ice breakers, welcome party, guidance counsellor involvement)  Support capital investment proposed for Kipling CI  Consider hall monitors, security guards, cameras  Renaming the school  Combining memorabilia  Promote teams, clubs, extra-curricular activities  Transitioning to new school believed to negatively affect student performance  Scarlett students used to uniforms and Kipling CI does not prefer uniforms  Concern with process and protocol for staff placement and realignment once school is closed

Other comments  Suggestions to redraw the secondary school boundaries  Some students in closer proximity to Richview CI but sent to Kipling CI based on catchment area  Implications associated with adding students from Buttonwood Hill to Richview CI catchment area  Effect of boundary changes to the French program catchments  Consider keeping all schools open  Consider closing Kipling CI  Suggestions to add a French Centre or move French programs

Feedback from Committee Meetings

Committee Meeting #1 Monday, January 30, 2017 Scarlett Heights EA

If I was a committee member and I wanted to pass on information to someone that wasn’t here, how can I do that? Thor Plaxton: Information will be posted online and you have been given the information to be carried out to the community. Letters have been sent to the impacted communities via Canada Post. Students will receive back-pack letters and parents will receive synnervoice automated messaging.

It my understanding is that Richview has had no optional attendance in the last few years. Is that correct? Sam Miceli: That is just for the French Immersion program which is closed. The Extended French and regular program has limited optional attendance.

How will notice get out to the public? Thor Plaxton: Public meetings are open for anyone to attend. However, school meetings are just for the school parents, students and staff. Communication for the public meetings will go out via email and will be posted online. Letters have been sent out to the community via students and Canada Post as well as Synnervoice messages.

Our community feels that we have not been represented by our trustee because we live north of Dixon Road. The trustee that we voted for is not able to help us because he is not the trustee for our school. Trustee Chris Glover: You’re right. If you live north of Dixon, I am not your trustee. I do understand the confusion that the trustee in your voting area is not present. In the last federal election the boundaries were changed. But I am trustee of this school (Scarlett) and Kipling. Right now, we only have 400 students between the two schools. This committee is to look at arguments for closing either Kipling or Scar- lett. If you have concerns, I am here to represent everyone. If you’re not satisfied with the answer, I will do my best to help you bring that idea forward and get I’ll answers for you.

Would it be useful to have a dialogue as to why a certain population is necessary at a certain high school? What impact does enrolment have on school programming? Susanna Arnott, TSAA Principal Rep responded: If you have 400 students in a high school, that means there are only about 100 students in each grade. There are three streams in grade 9 and you end up with either very large classes or very small classes. There will always be students who are not being properly served. By grade 11, you don’t have enough possibilities for programming. With only 100 students, there are not enough students for each class in order to be able to offer a good variety of courses. It is very different with 1100 students – that is an ideal number.

Between Kipling and Scarlett, which has the better programming and facilities overall? Thor Plaxton: There isn’t a representative from facilities here this evening but it is my understanding that Kipling has the better auditorium, parking, gymnasium, etc.

Sam Miceli: I would like to mention that Richview went from a low of 400 students and would have been closed if the French Immersion program was not introduced. However, because half of the credits must be French, Richview is not able to offer some other programming such as technology or world history.

Bernadette Shaw: SHSM is a Specialist High Skills Major and is noted in the Premier’s report is a Minis- try-Approved program here at Scarlett. The plan is that Kipling will apply for SHSM for technology and incorporate the business and film programming into that.

Can you address the extracurricular programs that are available at a larger school? Sam Miceli: It is at a teacher’s discretion to provide any opportunity at the school. The more staff you have, the more programming you have. Not all teachers offer them, but many do. And some offer more than one program. It’s also about morale and energy. Having more students also opens up more opportunities for competitive sports. There are currently about 80 extracurriculars being offered at Richview.

Rizwana Jafri: At Scarlett, we were fortunate to have a teacher start a culinary arts program, but due to low enrolment, we lost that staff member and we were no longer able to run the program. Staffing becomes a very big challenge.

Why not move a French program to Scarlett Heights? Thor Plaxton: Currently, Richview operates at 100%. The projected growth has not arrived yet. Uprooting an entire program and moving it to another school is not a great idea. The Extended French program would not be viable on its own. The two French programs work together. There is also the issue of teacher collaboration. Moving the Extended program would also not raise the enrolment enough at another school.

What about offering another site for French programs? Thor Plaxton: The LTPAS will be doing two studies in 2018 and 2019 to tackle the French enrolment increase. The introduction of those programs would most likely be in another ward since this ward is already being serviced.

What other schools are in the area that might be slightly impacted? We have some students (at Scarlett) on optional attendance. How would these numbers impact them? Thor Plaxton: Of the 375 secondary students that live in the area, only 130 attend Scarlett Heights. That means 65% are choosing to go elsewhere.

We have found that 49% of secondary students do not attend their home schools.

Comment from a student: My guidance counselor was pushing everyone to go to another school on optional attendance. It seems to be a competition when choosing a high school. My sister, who is in grade 7, is experiencing the same thing. Students are being given unwanted advice from teachers as to their high school choices. They say: “If you don’t do better in school, you won’t get into the good school.”

Comment from a Richview student: Perhaps there is a stigma associated with students who do not select French programs. Many of my friends were not aware of optional attendance until after we got into Rich- view in grade 9.

Trustee Chris Glover: I have held regular monthly meetings at Scarlett with students who really enjoyed coming to the school. When enrolment went down to 225 students, I began hearing that students weren’t getting a full high school program. The positive side of this situation is that we will be rebranding another school -- so think big. What can we bring to that school to make it really great?

My husband went through a school closure in the 1980s (Royal York Collegiate became Etobicoke School of the Arts). He went to Etobicoke Collegiate where his favourite math teacher was placed. The worry is that teachers’ jobs will be lost. There was comfort in knowing that some teachers would move on to the remaining school. Angela Nardi-Addesa: There is a process and we’ve met the staff at each school and reassured them that they will not be losing their jobs. The Scarlett and Kipling staff members will be meeting in early Febru- ary to work together on developing the ideal situation. In terms of reassigning teachers, that is done through the teacher’s union and we will do everything we can to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Comment from a parent: There should be clear communication from the Board to ensure that we don’t have people in a panic to leave the school.

Can we create a welcome environment for the new students entering the school? We should consider students’ mental health as well. Bernadette Shaw: We are currently working with 140 students at Vaughan Road Academy (a school slated for closure) to help them transition. There is anxiety but students will not be left on their own. We need to look at this in terms of opportunities to move forward in your pathways. There will be supports in place at the closing school. With Vaughan Road, one of the programs went to Weston Collegiate and another program went to Oakwood Collegiate. We try to offer as much choice as possible.

I am seeing that a school must close, so why are we waiting until 2018? Rauda Dickinson: The Ministry requires that we go through this process and it’s important that we hear everyone’s input. This allows everyone the time they need to make decisions that are best for them.

Committee Meeting #2 Monday, February 6, 2017 Kipling CI

Placemat Activity Summary

What are the advantages of the recommendation?

- KCI students remain at their current school (they are not disrupted); - More programs/course offerings will be available at KCI; - Better infrastructure at KCI; - KCI offers better location/ease of access; - More options /opportunities for course selection and clubs with a larger enrolment; - KCI facility holds more students; - KCI facilities are an improvement (3 gyms); - KCI to replace Library/Resource Centre with Learning Commons; - Variety of programs that will be offered to students; - Least disruptive for students; - Less transitions; and - Better long-term solution from expected growth of the community.

What concerns do you have about the recommendation?

- Business & Entrepreneurship SHSM is being discontinued; - How will graduation work? Valedictorian selection? Award winners?; - How will students from SHEA and KCI get along?; - What happens to uniforms at SHEA?; - Overcrowding at KCI; - Further over-enrolment at RCI and there would be no additional funding; - Some TDSB staff (teachers/counsellors) may inappropriately direct students to/from programs, this has an adverse effect on student self-esteem; - Sense of community at Hilltop MS could be compromised; - Will KCI capture the students from SHEA?; - There is a lot of doubt surrounding ability of KCI to attract SHEA students; - Loss of Business & Entrepreneurship SHSM; and - If KCI were to close, SHEA would have a better (higher) utilization.

What are the challenges the recommendation faces?

- Motivating the students to attend a new school; - Students overcoming the anxiety/fear associated with change; - Stigma associated with the school (this is the reason existing students choose to attend elsewhere on optional attendance); - KCI and SHEA communities and students are at odds with each other; - Students are already reluctant to attend KCI; and - Community faces challenges/stigma.

What are the opportunities you can see in the recommendation?

- Introduction of learning commons (expected to replace traditional library/resource centre); - If FI/FEXT programs continue to grow (5 years from now) the Board may open/introduce new FI/FEXT sites; - For school staff to encourage students to attend a refreshed KCI; - Creation of community hub; and - Introduction of Information Communication Technology SHSM.

Other comments:

- Kipling CI should be renamed through the rebranding effort; and - Bring memorabilia from SHEA to KCI to ease transition for students (keep their traditions alive).

Committee Meeting #3 Monday, March 30, 2017 Richview CI

Written Responses:

Committee members were asked to write a paragraph summarizing the committee feedback that they would like to see included in the Community Consultation section of the Final Staff Report which will be submitted to the Board of Trustees.

Group #1: We want a robust school community housed in a facility with effective programming. Upgrade the facility so that it would improve and strengthen the programs. Programs should accommodate 24/7 learning with strong, innovative, future-oriented programs with free-flowing structure and a variety of options for students. Bring in the outside into the facility. The facility should act as a suppository of exciting programs providing space to outside professions such as artists and business partners.

Group #2: We will lose the focus on business. Optional attendance opportunities are not advertised to all students so the awareness is not there. There is an unfortunate stigma attached to Scarlett Heights.

Group #3: Kipling has a dedicated staff whose primary focus is the success of the students. We offer all four pathways – university, college, workspace, apprenticeship. Kipling has a broadcasting program with modern digitized facilities. Students have the opportunity to create their own videos and learn all aspects of broadcasting. In addition, the STEM focus ensures that students are exposed to technology of the 21st Century. Students at Kipling are warm and welcoming and are involved in leadership opportunities both in school and in the broader community. Kipling offers a variety of extracurricular activities that the current students would love to have new people join in making the school an even better place to learn. In the future, Kipling will be offering the ICT SHSM which will include a robotics component. Kipling is a diverse school with students from many different ethnic and religious backgrounds. The students are all very connected and integrated showing our differences are embraced to make our school a healthy and happy place for all students to learn.

Group #4: If there is a concern about Kipling having poor enrolment after closing Scarlett Height, TDSB may want to reduce the boundary/catchment area of students eligible for Richview rather than increasing it. Based on distance to Kipling CI it would make sense to allocate students living north of Eglinton Ave W rather than coming from Scarlett Heights. Optional attendance has been an issue, decreasing the number of students enrolling in Kipling. Can TDSB restrict the ability of students to be accepted at Martingrove

Committee Meeting #4 Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Scarlett Heights EA

Key Feedback:

- Boundaries should be examined to increase the catchment area of Kipling - Best practice for information community re: boundary changes. Grandparenting, number of students involved - Boundary change should not be made in isolation – 2018-2020 review - Strong emphasis should be placed on the rebranding of the school - Strings program is needed to continue from the feeder programs at Dixon Grove and Hilltop - Capture alumni voice for marketing - We need to involve Communications Department in the branding strategy of Kipling - Scarlett memorabilia should be given a special place

Feedback from Student Meetings

Scarlett Heights EA Student Meeting

Friday, November 25, 2016 Scarlett Heights EA Student Survey

 Which program offerings would you like at the school that remains open?  What are the preferred facility upgrades?  Which services, extracurricular activities, and supports you would like to be offered?  In which ways can students feel safe, accepted, and welcome at the school that remains open?  Is there any information the TDSB may not be aware of that would impact the consolidation of Kipling CI and Scarlett Heights EA?  Any reasons to why you support or oppose the proposed closure at Scarlett Heights EA?

Environment Services Programs Other Comments AC and heating After school tutoring Accounting A fear of lack of diversity

After school tutoring pro- Adjusting to the change of environ- Ambassadors Aerospace gram - not Microskills ment might affect grades

Animation/Computer Bring the 2 neighbourhoods of both Archery Art club design Scarlett and Kipling together

Automatic doors Badminton AP courses Carpeting for soft floors Combine the rules of both Scarlett and Bathrooms - more stalls Baseball/softball team Arabic class Kipling Better uniform/ op- Conflict between Scarlett and Kipling Basketball Architecture tions students might cause problems

Include Richview students in the merg- Big library – Study Hall Beach volleyball Arts ing of Kipling and Scarlett It takes longer for people from Scarlett Bigger lockers Better internet access Automotive programs to go to Kipling then from people from Kipling to go to school Kipling is much farther away than Scar- Bigger science lab Bigger library Bus tickets (Co-op) lett is Kipling students would have a better Buzzer for front door Boxing club Business relationship with the teachers since they already know them Many students go Hilltop so there are Boy teams and uni/coed Chill space Charger station other students besides Scarlett getting teams affected by the change Moving students from Scarlett to Kip- Cleaner school Boys volleyball Chemical engineering ling won’t really change much Coding in computer sci- No uniform would bring more students Colour and 3D printers Cafeteria service ence towards Scarlett Provide transportation for Scarlett Culinary program Cheerleading team Computer tech/STEM students

Disconnect chairs and Scarlett has a better education system Chess Club Co-op desks than Kipling Cosmetology (Hair, Scarlett is closer to more populated diverse nice teachers Chess team makeup, nails), Hairstyling neighbourhood Diverse population at Chill room CPR/First Aid Scarlett is in better shape than Kipling Scarlett Elevator (Wheelchair Scarlett needs a bigger more updated Computer club/electronics Dance and drama accessible) infrastructure Students from Scarlett should be allowed to be late by a couple of Field trips overnight Cooking club Daycare centre minutes due to longer bus waiting time Students will find it harder to make Fix the showers Credit recovery Debate team new friends There is a plaza next to Scarlett so if Free (or cheap) food at Cricket Designing Scarlett were to close down it would lunch ruin business We’re a business school (entrepre- Gym – Better bleachers Cultural club Driving courses neurship school) E-Learning & Blended What happens to the uniforms we gym space + Dance club learning (D2L) bought is it all a waste of money? What if students want to specialize in Hats allowed for self- business and money and the school we Debate club Engineering expression go to does not specialize in business and money Infirmary DECCA English (AP and AD Larger art room Dodgeball Entrepreneurship List of achievements Should be moved (tro- Fitness (Health and well- phies, famous people Drama ness) graduating from Scar- lett) Metal detectors Drivers Ed Free bus tickets Modern decorated Employment programs French for all four years school More guidance counse- Extra credit courses Full day co-op (4 credit) lors New computers Fashion Gaming New lockers Fashion club Gifted/Enriched program Good location for travel- New water fountains Fencing ling (Nearby TTC buses) Nice, clean auditorium Field trip Gymnastics Nicely repainted doors Field trips/international trips Hooks in the lockers Nicer music instruments Fight club Jewelry classes and room Nicer/bigger weight Football Laptops/tablets room Foreign exchange student No cameras Law programs program

No broken floors or Free lunch Leadership ceilings

Little shops for Non gender biased Free Wi-Fi in school snacks/supplies within the sports school Non gender washrooms Fundraising Club Longer sport seasons Nutrition program Get a wood shop program Lunch program Outdoor basketball Girls football MAC program court Make a community centre Outdoor soccer field Guest speakers in courses (i.e. use of school gym on weekends) Maker space and tech peer mentors Hair and makeup design, 3D print lab Repaint the doors Handball Martial arts program Safe community IB Math (AP and AD) safety monitors Ice hockey Media courses Student hall monitor Kick boxing Media programs Photography and anima- technology Kickball tion Tutors Kinesiology course Ping pong room Video game club Language classes Portuguese class Welcoming parties and Library open all day qualified specific teacher dances Martial arts Robotics Money management Rock climbing more field trips Roofing Multilingual S.H.S.M Music studio Science and Technology Open gym after school Science programs Pep rallies Sculpting classes ping pong room Self defense PLAR SHSM Prayer rooms for Muslims Sign language Prizes awarded for honor Skating roll students

Smaller classes where it is Psychology easy to learn Rock climbing SMART boards School buses/Free TTC tick- Spanish ets School mascot Spanish class specialized programs like Second gym French Immersion Semi formals STEM school Skating Technology Skiing Tennis Soccer Travel/Tourism

Social media club UFC Social workers Uniforms ( colour) Softball/baseball SOTM awards Sports of variety i.e. football Student Help Centre Student success/youth workers Studio room/recording studio Study hall Summer school program Swim team Swim team Ultimate Frisbee Updated textbooks (Tablets) Variety in courses Vending machine Video game class Volleyball Water bottle refills Youth Workers YouTuber Club

KCI Student Meeting

Friday, November 25, 2016 KCI Student Survey

What Programs should be offered at the school that remains open? SENIORS' RESPONSES JUNIORS' RESPONSES Basketball court outside Robot Club Indoor Soccer to continue Football, cricket & Pitch, rugby, lacrosse, hockey Cheerleading Team music production course Canadian/American Football team Film Production course Swimming Team Design and technology Entrepreneurship Course Parkour and ball courts outdoor Entrepreneurship Course Karate club Weight Room bigger/ more equipment wrestling / boxing Restore Cafeteria with proper Kitchen and food money management Keep Breakfast Program Nutrition and lunch program Technical Courses Medical trainer and health room for recovery Driving Courses Promotion/business/marketing Design Class game development Expand Drama Class Game/Arcade room Expanding SwitchOn-making videos like movies, scripts, story boards and computer animations, video and audio production Community Sports Day staff vs student and better cameras Drivers Ed Lunch/snack programs First Aid better gym equipment Mascot cooking club Business programs New track on the field Computer Programs More Dances Sewing Courses Visual Art Programs More student counselling program Sport Clubs Softball Heaters After School Programs - sports Hurdles for track Nursing Program Floor Hockey club More computer programs Philosophy course Sewing, Fashion Designing course Leadership running a bit more fair and organized Woodshop, Cooking Variety of Sports Tutoring Program Swimming Pool /class to learn Swimming Pool Science clubs

What Programs should be offered at the school that remains open? SENIORS' RESPONSES JUNIORS' RESPONSES Graphic Design More library books Prayer room Fun Science programs Homework Help Sewing, Knitting, etc. Food Service in Cafeteria Astronomy Cosmetology Programs for students to interact with each other Deca, Model UN More language programs; French, Spanish, Mandarin, etc. Fashion More expanded cafeteria Dance Class Archery Cooking Home Economics Woodshop Dancing Class Astronomy Bigger work out gym for boys and girls Movie Making Swimming Computer Programming Sign Language class Audio Tech Science clubs Debate Team Spanish, Japanese, Korean Open Mechanic Shop ESL Swimming Pool/classes Robotics American Football Team Medical Classes Science Tech film Class Bio Tech Sewing Class Business programs Karate Class Medical Course STEM Cheesecake Factory Tae Kwon Do Cosmetology Judo, Kung Fu Fashion Lunch program in cafeteria Woodshop for girls Yoga class Course about murder /detective/conspiracy theories Photography Class French beyond Grade 9 Astronomy, Astrology and magic class Swimming Coed Teams Add community centre so we can have more experienc- Bigger cafeteria es/classes/clubs like the one on Humberline Designing your Future Athletic Program More senior computer courses Athletic Council More senior Sciences M/U/C Rugby Team Hair Styling Career Studies More Tech/workshop courses Swimming Sr. Food Prep Course Sewing, Knitting, calligraphy Dance Course Robotics Media Course wrestling / boxing Spanish/Arabic/Hebrew Football A/P Courses Lego Club Boxing/Wrestling in gym Drivers Ed Focus on sports Science Club Sports for kids that keep them busy Photography Club Karate Club Self Defense/ First Aid/ CPR Skating Club Daycare Anime club

What Programs should be offered at the school that remains open? SENIORS' RESPONSES JUNIORS' RESPONSES Environmental Club Opera Club Pottery Club Woodshop Language Classes (Spanish, Japanese, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu,

Korean) Football Team Business Course Hands on Computer hardware course - build a PC Wrestling team Different language programs; Arabic, Spanish Woodworking Course Space Physics Space Engineering Auto Mechanic Course Electrician course Biology course Programming computer games Drivers Ed More fun trips gym program after school More sport programs Structural designer Cooking Course More vocational programs - photography, graphics basketball courts outside indoor soccer turf football team basketball and soccer teams all grades wood shop more trips better internet Homework Club NBA at lunch Good quality hot lunch (chicken) Late starts extended lunch better jersey chef clean gym every Sunday Heaters cross country swimming auto shop animating photography class Indian people club Beyond 3:30 Mexican Club

What Programs should be offered at the school that remains open? SENIORS' RESPONSES JUNIORS' RESPONSES indoor soccer turf Different languages Track & Field Homework Club Rugby Team Badminton Volleyball Bubble Soccer better quality basketball nets Indoor Track Spanish Ultimate Frisbee Carpentry Outdoor Basketball court Food Program (food in cafeteria) Home Economics Snack Program Hot Lunch Woodshop, hairdressing, makeup Trades - electrical, etc. Swimming pool Better items in vending machine Nursing station room pottery, sewing, knitting club more access to computers / library designing class touch screen cooking/baking class more computers

What do you want to see in the facility? Think of the building's structure and equipment SENIORS' RESPONSES JUNIORS' RESPONSES Upgrade/enlarge Weight Room and increase equipment More or better sportsmanship Put mirrors and hand soap in ALL washrooms better computers Have a running cafeteria that serves food at lunch Thicker toilet paper Have a football team (major) more sports teams (soccer, girls) Better and more tech courses (computer science, computer more school or fun activities hardware, repair, robotics Woodworking and construction courses more sports equipment More business courses, i.e. Economics better ceilings More volunteer and work opportunities better Wi-Fi Food Vending Machines bigger / better bathrooms Drivers Education food to be sold in cafeteria - Popeye's Cars, DJ mixers, 3 doors down live! Lit! super major key A fresher environment Prayer Room Better heaters Private Girls weight/fitness room more learning and sports programs

What do you want to see in the facility? Think of the building's structure and equipment SENIORS' RESPONSES JUNIORS' RESPONSES Swimming pool with girl only time slots more vocational programs ; photography Daycare for toddlers Fix the clocks Bleachers for soccer teams More books more hand soap Need AC in the summer sport uniforms need Febreeze more technology based equipment and courses for more Cheaper KCI merch. hands on learning better volleyballs Nursing room with beds sports equipment a pool Bring Mrs. Gonya back more trips Clean the Lockers soap for the building not to be cold in some areas and warm in Better gym/weight room facility / Utilities other areas Swimming pool with girl only time slots Murals - painted lockers and hallways Serve lunch in school and breakfast sinks that work Open the game room in the cafeteria Give the school a more professional appearance Clean Washrooms longer lunch period Buy soap in upstairs girls washroom More courses Bring back the prayer room more smart boards Fun classes - Hardwood wood crafts, hair & beauty faster internet Game room or lounge for spares more art related activities and opportunities Bring back better vending machines; candy and chips internet in cafeteria Basketball court for outside clean the school Pretty visuals/ paintings throughout school Pizza Lunch Mascot for school! Microwaves Food Vending Machines/ snacks better school structure (ceilings and doors) Lunch ladies / cafeteria food Woodshop more sports teams Pool A pool barber class Student Lounges bigger weight room Better weight Rooms football WildKat mascot costume music studio Cheerleader team fix ceilings, repaint; improve classrooms Change School teams name Cafeteria food technology Club fix clocks Cafeteria Lunch - Pizza, burgers, fries, etc. better desks and chairs in classrooms Better school Jersey Bleachers NBA Players come to our school (all stars) Demar Derozan, vending machines Kyle Lowry, Andrew Wiggins Better trips (multiple days) better kitchen equipment gaming room(ps4, Xbox 1 Robotics Floors with grip new WildKats logo School expansion Dance room Renovations prettier colours better WIFI HOT WATER Napkins, soap, bathroom improvements more parties and Jams on certain days

What do you want to see in the facility? Think of the building's structure and equipment SENIORS' RESPONSES JUNIORS' RESPONSES New Jerseys more stalls more art supplies offer more courses fix the TRACK Fix auditorium seats proper track with lines, the red kind Outdoor bleachers dome over soccer field big indoor soccer nets better track and field Better elevator better TVs for SwitchOn make gym C bigger Volleyball club more equipment New Jerseys and colours Outdoor basketball court better air conditioning and heating gym c bigger weight room more media courses renovate change rooms better computers more trips swimming pool Have a 3rd floor more classrooms repair ceilings more bathrooms clean toilets Paint the school over/allow Graffiti more clocks small classrooms but a big school Bleachers more sports equipment; baseball gloves, basketball equip-

ment, badminton nets, birdies, soccer nets Astronomy class with telescopes student lounge mini greenhouse/farm to study and care for animals, insects,

plants, trees agriculture Instead of 5 days of school, only 3 More health class to talk about sex cleaner gym floors More bathrooms A better track new equipment for music, art and switchOn; cameras, music

studio, gallery, bigger and better library; more computers, space, books, etc.

What services, extracurricular activities, and supports should the school offer students? SENIORS' RESPONSES JUNIORS' RESPONSES Cultural food Cooking Club Lunch Program More hands-on Classes Outdoor basketball courts More courses relating to Business Ice/floor hockey Provide lunch in the cafeteria Breakfast program Help Days Fridays More vending machines Make the weight room bigger and buy new machines Soccer (3 on 3 at lunch) Swim Team Art Programs More Gym Equipment Photography More Clubs - dance club, Glee Club Dome surrounding field More sports teams - Football Culinary class that cooks lunch for school population Students should have concession on transport (TTC) direct to Football team the school More computers in library soccer team Gardening and Auto Mechanic club/class basketball team for each grade Better Wi-Fi - very important better jersey Art Club better trips (multiple days) French course/Immersion Program Gaming room *(PS4, Xbox 1) A Football Team CYW full time worker in school Spanish Course Football team associated with Etobicoke Youth Association AP Classes Ball court (outside) Lunch Program AP program Music - Strings Free transportation to school Bigger fitness room- more/new equipment Wrestling Team Snack Machine Cafeteria Service Wrestling Bleachers inside and outside for school activities Create a year round field turf and running track that can be Self Defense Classes bubbled over in the winter. For example like Monarch Park and Lakeshore New sport team upgrade music/singing program More out of City Trips Baseball Diamond Business Courses More students in student council Brand new Athletic Program Upgrade the whole look of the school and make it attractive Leadership Nursing Station More math help More ways to get volunteer hours in school Uniforms - makes everyone look equal; everyone will look the Better homework support same, no one will put other students down. More computers in classroom Upgrade the washrooms in school More computer access after school Get rid of bugs Daycare French program More translators/books for language learners Movie/show club Hair Styling Class Drumming Program Archery Course Job/business program Astronomy Class Artificial Turf on field Drivers Ed food in cafeteria at lunch time Day Care Drum class Football Team Soccer club French Programs Tracking field Serving food in Cafeteria Possibility to attend weight room daily

Outside Basketball Court Free breakfast every morning Cinematography Courses (expansion of SwitchOn) Outdoor skating rink in winter More arts programs Vending machines in hallways with chips, chocolate and candy Mechanic/Automobile courses Swimming Pool First Aid Dancing club Philosophy Courses

Mythology Courses History Courses Computer Programming Finance/real world problems Political Science Clothes Designing / Sewing Cheerleaders More language programs Indoor Dome Proper Track & Field equipment/ Field Jumping Pits School Snapchat Filter Astrology Class Have Pep Rallies

What would make you feel safe, accepted, and welcome at the school? SENIORS' RESPONSES JUNIORS' RESPONSES More murals New Track in the field for running Hall Monitors More administration visible in the hallway and school events Lunch programs More business and tech programs Teachers spending extra time after school, lunch Expand Food and Nutrition Programs Leadership More programs for students to interact with each other. More Hall monitors and cameras in appropriate areas of the Teachers should have more rights to stand up for themselves building More Parental involvement More music in different languages More time between classes Swimming pool, football, rugby Uniforms Free foods in the cafeteria Bleachers at the soccer field All girls, All boys swimming pool No Uniforms Soccer Fix washrooms - doors-locks Less work, more fun More washrooms; soap, no more 1 ply tissue, more female Food in the school over long lunch break disposal bins in stalls Maybe they should play different national anthems every Fix water fountains Friday like Canadian, Indian, Pakistani, French, Spanish, Ger- man, etc.) Fix basketball courts outside Dance Studio and classes Proper air conditioning and heating Prayer Room they should have security guards Music in Different languages Swimming Pool swimming pool Recording Studio TV in Cafeteria More weight rooms Switch on school football team New comer program Student Suggestion Box More Hall monitors Auto Mechanic Clubs both schools should be separated More Hall Monitors More resources in LEAP

What would make you feel safe, accepted, and welcome at the school? SENIORS' RESPONSES JUNIORS' RESPONSES Hockey Team More fights/stuff is about to go down Security guards More security in our school More multicultural signs New Comers Party No Uniforms Take bullies out of school Body guards, safety checks Physical trainer and therapist scanners to pass to enter Basketball nets for our poor school (outside) more cameras Snack bar stop the firecrackers after Victoria Day Weekend when people Fabulous school shirt and varsity jackets attach each other by bringing them to school More multicultural retreats/field trips and team building activ- better door locks ities proper walls/ceilings KCI merchandise focus groups More clubs multicultural art work Motivational/inspirational quotes on walls more school bus opportunities football team detention room class picture every year we're still safer than Scarlett\ gaming club Free transportation to other school Harry Potter Club more clubs that reflect a variety of interests Better vending machines (in more locations like halls) more special events More good lockdown/fire emergency strategies Cafeteria needs a mural, new paint job and more food Video Game Room New Student club Computer game design class Mentors Clear and loud announcements Re-do parking lot; take advantage of extra space Safety - more hall monitors School Snapchat filters more students extended lunch - at least 1 hour mascot Deca environmentalist club If the ceilings weren't falling down Junior and Varsity team; not just one Cheerleaders New schools sports uniforms (Adidas) More fitness equipment - bigger weight room Good Lockers - bigger and personalized Prayer room and lots of mats more auditorium programs Karaoke Room Student problems club Meditation Room more courses for grs 10, 11, 12 Cleaner Gym Anime and Manga organizations Fix the washrooms Cooking clubs and contests More soap and dryers. Mirrors, please Dance, Acting, singing groups and performances

Is there any information the TDSB may not be aware of that would impact the merging of Kip- ling CI and Scarlett Heights EA? SENIORS' RESPONSES JUNIORS' RESPONSES Yes, they are home schools for different communities Its hard to get along with new people Would the merger water down each school's focus? More fights Kipling CI - STEM, Scarlett Heights -Entrepreneur Kipling will not be like a family any more We would have to expand our school to accommodate both Scarlett has Uniform, KCI not - close Scarlett schools

Is there any information the TDSB may not be aware of that would impact the merging of Kip- ling CI and Scarlett Heights EA? SENIORS' RESPONSES JUNIORS' RESPONSES How will the new school fully accommodate what may be a We will not get along with the other people from the other very large Muslim population? school Will the new school adopt uniforms like they have at Scarlett? Bigger washrooms for , add soap to the boys washroom Is there going to be issues between different students coming Would TDSB pay for bus passes? from the two schools? Will there be new programs happening with the merge? Have Football team Allowing Scarlett Heights students to come to Kipling gives Programs/extracurricular them an opportunity to be part of the ESL group for students who need it Other students who are near to Scarlett may be far away from Tech programs (woodshops, robotics, etc.) Kipling They should make a business course to accommodate the Gym equipment/ weight room Scarlett kids who take a business course swim team Programs and extracurricular Something to consider: commuting to the "new" building Bring their programs here rather than close them there should be a day where the kids of Scarlett meet with the change school name and symbol (WildKats) teachers and students of Kipling Prom is mandatory Concerns about not getting along well Graduation is held in a hall instead of auditorium New courses other than both schools currently have School Renovation Have an assembly to get to know Scarlett students Colour printer for students Automotive Course Food Cafeteria (better service) More resource room teachers for more help Fitness in grade 12 (no more coed) ESL Programs no certificate (actual awards - trophies) more fundraisers Grade 10 French class - consider people taking this course Concerts at school that would appeal to students More business, science, art courses. Science could include

Astronomy, Art could include Fashion and cosmetics. Peer tutoring for Science, Math, English Are the new teachers good? How big will new classes be? Don Bosco is closing, too More fights new school needed because cultural conflicts causing fights Transportation Students from Kipling would hate the crowded school The classes should not be too packed Keep the technology (SwitchOn) Have more variety of courses like computer courses Transportation should be provided cheaper (direct to school) Improve washroom conditions

Do you support the recommendation that Scarlett Heights EA closes? Why or why not? SENIORS' RESPONSES JUNIORS' RESPONSES Yes because Kipling can accommodate more students Kaci has bigger school and population than Scarlett Students that go to Scarlett are more distant from the school, Yes, Kipling's image will improve if we have more students unlike the majority that live very close to Kipling. We think it's and programs easier for a bigger school to take in and adapt to their students' needs more classes will be available when the Scarlett EA stu- yes, since our school has more students dents arrive This building is better that Scarlett's. we have lots of good things Kipling will have more specialized programs plus Scarlet's school is full of wastes. We also offer many more programs and activities. We also have solar panels. Kipling is in our neighbourhood and we don’t want our I live closer to KCI. It’s easy to walk to school younger siblings to walk that far our school can get bigger and that can help in getting We love Kipling and most people who go to Kipling live close to more after school programs and more clubs Kipling. the school will have more money for repairs KCI is closer to where we live and this school is helpful for study. 100% - Scarlett has less students, they are Business Focus We want a dance studio yet our school has more students taking business courses we have solar panels, that makes our school more envi- Teachers at KCI are friendly to students ronmentally friendly Kipling has a large area for track and field Want hair dressing and makeup classes we have a vibrant plaza with many options: Subway, We want Business class, tech classes Timmy's, Pizza Nova, Shoppers Drug Mart Yes, KCI is larger and can hold more students Scarlett has no programs at Scarlett, they have less programs Kipling can take in more students; Scarlett has less students It is easy for people from Dixon Grove and other schools We have SwitchOn, Science Olympics, STEM, Tech class, sport to come to KCI teams, dance club, semi-formal, etc. Yes, if Scarlett closes and they come to KCI, their business pro- Less students would be impacted by them coming here grams join us and it attracts future grade 9s around the area to than KCI students changing schools come KCI is safer Scarlett students have a faster transit to KCI by taking one bus Scarlett Students don't need to wear uniforms freely anything KCI has more teachers they want along w/the dress code More multicultural Kipling has ESL, STEM, GLE and LEAP programs Very large open space for Track & Field Kipling is an environment friendly school Kipling is very great! We can make Scarlett great again by closing it Our school can hold a bigger capacity of people Yes. Benefits Scarlett Heights & KCI students because students will get to join more extracurricular activities, e.g.. Soccer, drama clubs school funding will be larger KCI will be able to offer more classes, clubs and programs More teachers, more extra help for students More students will be able to take Academic/U level courses. More student teachers Larger library, resource rooms yes, because it's easier to more 200 kids from Scarlett

Do you support the recommendation that Scarlett Heights EA closes? Why or why not? SENIORS' RESPONSES JUNIORS' RESPONSES than moving 400 kids from KCI Kipling can accommodate far more students Kipling has more courses (U / C) Budgets will merge and there will be more money to buy supplies KCI has some special courses that Scarlett doesn't have

(SwitchOn) Population is bigger; more people live closer to KCI KCI has more students and space and has more money to open more clubs we have better and supportive teachers we have hall monitors A1 More students More space Whatever they have we have it Better!! Better stuff KCI sounds better than SHEA More programs STEM Whatever school should have I.T. Yes, because looking at the statistics Scarlett has significantly less students & building in use compare to Kipling and it makes sense for them to close

Scarlett Heights EA and Kipling CI Student Meeting Friday, March 31, 2017

Grade 9/10 (KCI & SHEA MIXED)  Recommend a strong connection of Business & Entrepreneurship into STEM and ICT SHSM  Student Success Room (Child and Youth Worker )  Offer dual CO-OP Credit (Seneca college)  Improve wifi connectivity  Create a student lounge

Next Steps: Short-term – From April – June 2017:  Monthly student meetings similar to March 31 to plan  Hold events together: o screening of film “Eastern” with Director & Producers o SHEA Carnival – KCI students invited

Long-term – Next Year  Dances and Semi-formal for students from both schools in fall 2017  Plan activity days with subject teachers: i.e. Art or Phys Ed classes visiting each other  Friday MeetUps  Organize Sports Day  Select a charity to fundraise for as a joint effort  Orientation week in September 2018 to integrate two schools  Leadership camp for both schools together – grade 10 & grade 11 all go together (Cedar Glen, YMCA) sleepover camps  Have more events to connect everyone -Talent shows -Halloween Hallway -University fair -Terry fox run -Black History -White ribbon campaign (Stop Violence Against Women) -Christmas concert  Organize local and worldwide trips  Work with Guidance Counsellors and Admin to plan school awards

Summary of Feedback from Staff Engagement

Scarlett Heights EA and Kipling CI Staff Survey Thursday, February 2, 2017

KCI & SHEA Staff Survey Thursday, February 2, 2017

 Which program offerings would you like at the school that remains open?  What are the preferred facility upgrades?  Which services, extracurricular activities, and supports you would like to be offered?  In which ways can students feel safe, accepted, and welcome at the school that remains open?  Is there any information the TDSB may not be aware of that would impact the consolidation of Kipling CI and Scarlett Heights EA?  Any reasons to why you support or oppose the proposed closure at Scarlett Heights EA?

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QUESTION 1 QUESTION 2 QUESTION 3 QUESTION 4

Environment: What would What should be made avail- What facility upgrades What programs would bene- make you feel safe, acceptable in terms of services, should be completed at the fit our students: ed, welcome at the extra-curricular, supports, school? school? etc.?

Combine hall monitors from Pollinator, Garden and Nurse (students from *Media arts / tech both schools Greenhouse Ryerson)

bring symbols of past to the *Working furnace and Tem- *Food programs / culinary new school; athlete and grad perature controls in each Educational Assistants arts photos room ( a right, not a request)

*change school name/new Proper equipment and funds Not Working: Busi- mascot/logo - ask students to support program (STEM, *Child & Youth Workers ness/Entrepreneurial focus to participate in the changes Design Tech, etc.)

*Outdoor bubble for all- *Leadership/life skills pro- *PEER Ambassadors / wel- season sports (track and Settlement Worker grams come group tennis courts, soccer field)

How do we serve the popula- Community Police Officers Focus on Success Room Proper Wi-Fi tion we have? (daily basis)

Tech stem focus (more CYW Available Fully open Library Dental Clinic hands-on, practical)

QUESTION 1 QUESTION 2 QUESTION 3 QUESTION 4

Full hot cafeteria program and space that is welcoming Breakfast Nutrition Program, Trades, pathways More support workers and pleasant with couches, also hot lunch and snacks music, plants, decorated, TV, WiFi More community meal *Student Success and Special Computer programming & events; Christmas Breakfast, Ed Support room supervised Prayer/Spiritual Space? robotics(ICT shism) Eid Dinner by CYW

*Extra-curriculars: GSA, Equi- Other outdoor Athletic Facili- *Fresh décor, locker renew- Mural art project to reflect ty, sports, restorative justice ties, cricket cages, basketball al, paint, that communicates diversity and peer mediation, Leader- courts the value of education ship programs

*Spring Carnival Event *Track & Field maintenance; Soccer - community connec- (SHEA), Variety Night (SHEA) Positive Space (Student stands, dome; better curb tions/post secondary Welcome Back BBQ (KCI) Wellness Room) appeal Multinight (KCI) Sports alumnae games (re- Multi-use courts, green- cent grads of both schools house, upgrade auditorium, more community connec- Uniforms? playing basketball, volleyball, cafeteria service and renovations soccer, etc. tion updated computers, 22 more Permanent SRO as part of Continue lunch drop-in computers, WiFi expansion, Girls' and boys' groups community & programming sports programs tech lab, equipment Structure of the school day: 1hour periods, full year vs Team building day in Sep- Staff Room Microskills semestered, gaps in tember Lit.&Num. After school Lit.&Num. Pro- Cohorts - cross-curricular Breakfast and Lunch program Cameras grams

Learning Commons for Li- Key system (card system) *Stem LEAP Programs brary improvement

*ESL, LEAP, Settlement *Athletic SHSM Domed Soccer Field *Heating / air conditioning Worker

*Film "SwitchOn" student SHEA students and staff join *Leadership/student coun- *Washrooms upgraded driven events, i.e. Multinight cil/athletic council *SHEA students and staff join Student Council room in main *CYW, FOS, Nurses, Social hot breakfast and hot lunch grade 9 Science Olympics and office Worker daily Moving On Up (KCI) *Library - small meeting *Sports programs, intramu- tech & computer program- *Co-Student Councils for area/ gathering rooms, stu- rals, expansion of variety of ming transition year dent space sports programs

Intramurals during lunch Tour of remaining school revamp Special Ed. Room Music Program, School Play

QUESTION 1 QUESTION 2 QUESTION 3 QUESTION 4

Introduce students to key *After School homework staff, i.e.. Hall monitor, CYW, Culinary Program Lockers (décor) help: Literacy, Numeracy, Social Worker, Ed Assistants Girls' & Boys' groups for consistency *Cooperative planning of *Art and multicultural night, Boys Program / Girls Pro- curricular activities; culmi., ECO club, STEM/STEAM, gram boat race competition Science Olympics

Technology/programming, Cookies and conversation 3D printer, robotics, film now at KCI (Switch-On)

Tutoring Literacy & Numera- Dance cy at lunch and after school Music & Arts Nights GSA Learning Commons and Parenting classes Library Tech together Draw new students: Nursing Leadership camp for instance Trades (steam) and Robotics Extracurriculars part of STEM Invite Itinerant Guidance Counsellors to school - ad- CYW dress preconceptions Parent/Student Program- Positive learning space ming Survey

Clubs: Chess, Multicultural, coding, cookies and conver- How to attract constituent sation, dance, glee, drama, students so they don't leave choir, stomp, boys to men, via optional attendance girls' space, reading, leadership, drop-in soccer and basketball

Why are current students leaving? Grade 8 Guidance Counsel- lors, opinions from grade 6 on - talk to counsellors of middle schools to encourage students remaining in their local school Start school visits earlier: grade 6 not 8

Summary of School Meeting Comments/Feedback

1- SHEA = Meeting held at Scarlett Heights EA on February 27, 2017 2- KCI = Meeting held at Kipling CI on March 6, 2017 3- RV = Meeting held at Richview CI on March 7, 2017

Meeting Themes Feedback Response # Change to homeschool for stu- There are approximately 10 students living in dents in the Buttonwood area the area that’s affected and they will attend 1 –SHEA including Fontenay Court Richview. Some students are closer in prox- We have set the boundary at Eglinton to ac- imity to Richview than Kipling. commodate those students who live closest Consider changing the attend- to Richview. The boundary would make ance boundary from east to more sense going north to south rather than west, rather than north to south east to west since more bus routes travel north and south. Unfortunately, we’re deal- ing with the existing boundaries and we are

trying to disrupt the least number of stu- 1 –SHEA y dents.

ndar Concerned about effects of new This area will only bring an additional 10 boundaries and expected stu- students to Richview. This number will be dents to Richviews attendance removed from the numbers taken through

3 – RV Bou ance optional attendance. d Explain changes to the catch- There will be no change for French Immer-

ment area for Richview sion and Extended French, but we are pro- Atten posing to add the small area known as But- tonwood Hill which takes the boundary up to 3 – RV Eglinton Avenue. Consider if the boundary changes There will be no change to the Extended affect the French programs French or Immersion boundaries. The only change is to the regular program. The existing French program boundaries are from Steeles in the north and Lakeshore in the south. Anyone coming through from elsewhere has to complete an equivalency test 3 – RV and admittance is based on space available. Concerns about weather stu- Yes, that is a concern, but we are hoping dents in the Scarlett Heights at- that by bringing in the programming it will

tendance area will actually at- draw students and keep them there.

tend Kipling rather than opting to ment l attend another schools in the 1 –SHEA system Enro Considering the programming Small numbers limit the variety of program- associated with a lower second- ming available at a school. 2 –KCI ary school enrolment

Meeting Themes Feedback Response # Projected enrolment declining for This number is based on students that are all schools possibly caused by attending the school in their catchment area. optional attendance Only one in three students living in the Scar- lett Heights catchment area is actually attending Scarlett. Others are choosing to at- 2 –KCI tend elsewhere. Explain the meaning of 'revised' It takes into account the current use of pupil capacity rooms in a building. Portables are not in- 2 –KCI cluded in the per pupil capacity. Concerned about 142% utiliza- While the growing pressure is acknowl- tion expected for Richview in edged, it is not imminent right now. We are 2026 hoping to alleviate the pressure through the LTPAS study that is looking to open another French centre. That update hasn’t happened 3 – RV yet. Explain the number of students Today, there are a total of 50 students in expected from the Buttonwood grades 9-12 that currently attend TDSB area to join Richview schools in that area. That translates to roughly an additional 10 students per year that may attend Richview. There is the potential to receive up to 30 students per year. 3 – RV Relocate the Extended French Uprooting an entire program and moving it program to Scarlett to increase to another school is not ideal. The Extended enrolment French program would not be viable on its own. The 120 students that the program would bring are still significantly below the 1 –SHEA number of students required. Consider opening a "French Cen- The LTPAS will be doing two studies in 2018

tre" and 2019 to tackle the French enrolment

g increase. The introduction of those programs

would most likely be in another ward since min

1 –SHEA m this ward is already being serviced. Consider relocating FE program Uprooting an entire program and moving it to Scarlett to increase enrolment to another school is not ideal. The Extended French program would not be viable on its FSL progra FSL own. The 120 students that the program would bring are still significantly below the number of students required. 2 –KCI Consider opening a "French Cen- The LTPAS will be doing two studies in 2018 tre" and 2019 to tackle the French enrolment increase. The introduction of those programs would most likely be in another ward since 2 –KCI this ward is already being serviced.

Meeting Themes Feedback Response # Consider adding a French pro- That’s why there will be a study done and it gram elsewhere may not happen if there are not enough stu- 3 – RV dents. Explain the capital investments All our funding comes from the Ministry of expected for Kipling Education. In order to rebrand and reinvest in the school there would be a request to the

Ministry. Funding comes based on how

many students we have. For our buildings, money comes through a Capital Priorities

Grant. Schools are asked to submit their top tionplan a eight priorities. The School Consolidation Grant comes in January. We would write up 2 –KCI a business case in June for this grant.

Explain the capital investments There aren`t capital investments planned to Implement expected for Richview date. If you think the school needs something, then please suggest it. Should you wish to request something, we can make a 3 – RV note of it. Richview is full yet offering op- Optional attendance is available to only 30- tional attendance 40 students. First priority is given to siblings of current students. Along with that it’s important to balance the English track with the French. Students still need 30 credits to graduate and we need to offer a variety of 2 –KCI programming. Consider moving students to Martingrove is currently operating at 100 other secondary schools in the percent utilization. Central Etobicoke is ex- area clusively for students with special needs.

2 –KCI

Richview is full yet offering op- There needs to be a balance between the ance

d tional attendance French and regular programming. The lottery system we use predicts the number students that will come from each feeder school. Each year it’s been about 30-40 students. There have been years when optional attendance

Optional Atten Optional has been closed. It is reviewed on an annual basis based on that year’s enrolment. What’s important is balancing the enrolment be- 3 – RV tween immersion and regular attendance. Status of students currently at- Students currently enrolled at Richview will tending Richview on optional at- remain at Richview. tendance

3 – RV

Meeting Themes Feedback Response #

Small numbers limit the variety of program- Impact of low popula- ming available at a school. 1 –SHEA tion/enrolments to programming Options for students currently Lakeshore CI also currently offers a business enrolled in the Scarlett Heights SHSM. Kipling is beginning to build a founda- business program who would like tion to apply for an ICT (Information and to complete the program Communications Technology) program and the principal will incorporate some business courses into that program. This will be com- 1 –SHEA parable, if not better, than the SHSM.

Consider adding a variety of pro- Tried to do by bringing in the business en- grams to attract students to Scar- trepreneurship program but it didn’t really ming lett Heights and increase enrol- work. We had developed partnerships with ment numbers Ivey Business School and other organizations, and Trustee Glover had looked at Program bringing in the TOPS (Talented Offerings for Programs in the Sciences) program, but 1 –SHEA numbers have continued to go down. Consider adding hands on pro- The reason why were forced into this situa- grams to Scarlett Heights to in- tion is because the principal, along with the crease enrolment trustee, have already explored all options and students are continuing to go elsewhere. There are only 373 students living in the catchment area to begin with, so even with all these students attending, Scarlett 3 – RV would still be under enrolled. Consider closing Kipling instead Current enrolment at Kipling is double that of Scarlett Heights of Scarlett. Kipling has better facilities to accommodate larger enrolment. Kipling offers 1 –SHEA four pathways and is a composite school. Consider closing both Kipling and We would see enrolment at Richview rise

Scarlett Heights and sending all dramatically which would cause a number of

students to Richview problems. To accommodate the numbers, sure o additional lunch periods would have to be added. This is not advisable for many reasons as it will affect the number of teachers School Cl School available for supervision and limit program- 1 –SHEA ming and extracurricular activities. No decision made, but we are We created a recommendation. We can’t go discussing closing a school in into this process without having a dollar 2018 amount attached to it. We need to have via- 1 –SHEA ble ideas and share them with the communi-

Meeting Themes Feedback Response # ty. We have an idea based on the data and this is what we recommend. Based on this recommendation, this is what it will cost and this is the feedback we received. That’s why we’re here to gather your feedback and ideas. Since 2010 and 2011, this situation (low enrolment) is indicative of all schools in the system. Enrolment is shrinking each year but the number of schools hasn’t. We have too many schools and too few students. Scarlett is a good school, why is it We try to offer a viable program but there recommended for closure simply aren’t enough students. I want a school that can offer the kind of supports 1 –SHEA and programs that students really need. Consider not closing either school Staff does not make the final decision. The ultimate decision will be made by the trustees. Based on all the information received, they will make a decision on what will be done. If there is enough convincing information presented to not close a school, it is 1 –SHEA possible. Consider closing Kipling rather Current enrolment at Kipling is double that than Scarlett Heights of Scarlett. Kipling has better facilities to accommodate larger enrolment. Kipling offers 2 –KCI four pathways and is a composite school. Consider closing both Kipling and We would see enrolment at Richview rise Scarlett Heights and sending all dramatically which would cause a number of students to Richview problems. To accommodate the numbers, additional lunch periods would have to be added. This is not advisable for many reasons as it will affect the number of teachers available for supervision and limit program- 2 –KCI ming and extracurricular activities Consider the potential impact if That board does not share that information the TCDSB (Toronto Catholic Dis- with us so the number would be speculative.

trict School Board) students mi- If it were about 20 students, then the op- grate over to Richview tional attendance numbers would be adjust-

ed. Even if three times that number of stu- TCDSB dents were to attend, again, optional attendance gives us the flexibility to reduce 3 – RV numbers.

Meeting Themes Feedback Response # Compile data about the TCDSB Stats Canada does offer numbers but it is students within the Buttonwood based on geography so they won’t be accu- area and if they could potentially rate for our purposes. Even if we had a de- switch to Richview finitive number we would still be speculating as to how many would actually come to 3 – RV Richview. Concerned about the social tran- We will be bringing both student bodies to- sition for students in both gether (Kipling and Scarlett) so they can schools meet and learn about each other. Beyond

that meeting, we have the whole year for tion

i ongoing opportunities for the students to come together and foster those relation-

Trans ships. We heard suggestions from the students about having barbecues and get- togethers that will allow the students to get 1 –SHEA to know each other. Factor in the subway line when We did consider it and the Facilities depart-

looking at schools ment determined that Kipling offered the

tion most advantages. Scarlett Heights is better a served by public transportation. But in the long term, what is happening across Toronto is that industrial lands are being developed

Transport into residential. Kipling will be receiving this 1 –SHEA growth over the next five to ten years.

Summary of Public Meeting 1 & 2 Comments/Feedback/Questions

Meeting Themes Question Response # The Catholic board is closing Don Since that school is not a TDSB property it

Bosco and it is a newer school has not been considered and is not in our than both Kipling and Scarlett. control. 1

Would it be more appropriate to TCDSB keep that building?

Do all three schools have solar Yes, all three have solar panels. 2 panels? So, it is a possibility that the Andrew Gowdy: Yes, it is a possibility. We

closed school will be sold? I can lease it or sell it. There is a specific pro- ty i would like to see the building cess we must go through in the sale of a stay and repurposed. property. 2 Facil

Chris Glover: The Catholic trustee in the area has expressed an interest in the school if the site becomes available. Has the board considered, if this Everyone here is hearing that and will con- decision goes through, will they sider that point of view. be forcing students to attend a school for one year, and then 1 have to go to Richview the next

year? Why not hold those eight or nine spots for those students?

If the decision has already been Andrew Gowdy: We’re going to conduct a made to close Scarlett Heights, separate process to determine the future of School Closure School what is the future of the site? the land and building. The decision has not been made yet but a report will be prepared 2 and it will go to the Board of Trustees where they will make the final decision. If they decide to close Scarlett, then in September we will look at the property at that time. Why was Central Etobicoke not Andrew Gowdy: Central Etobicoke is a very included in the study? unique facility exclusively serving students with special education needs. A school like that has to be geographically accessible to 2 everyone and it is located centrally in Eto- bicoke. A study in the future will be looking

Review Process Review at those special education sites as well. But they are not part of this programming.

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Meeting Themes Question Response # Scarlett? There is something very non-community about hearing that someone doesn’t want to go to a school with ESL.

I believe the stigma attached to Chris Glover: I know that schools have cer- the school is what deters stu- tain reputations but they aren’t always de- dents from coming to Scarlett. served. We had a situation with students at What will be the alternative plan Rosethorn not wanting to attend Hilltop. if numbers go down? Will Kipling Every year, almost 500 students would at- 1 then be closed as well? What are tend a business meeting held at Scarlett that the next steps? was amazing, but it just didn’t take. The biggest part of this is that, whatever school we keep, needs to be rejuvenated and that’s the most important thing.

Only 1 in 2 students are going to In the years from 2020 onward we will be Kipling and 1 in 3 students are working on rebranding the school (Kipling) to going to Scarlett. Maybe you increase enrolment. We want to keep the 1 should contact those parents and enrolment at 500 minimum. find out why that’s happening.

If all the students that were eligi- There are 463 total students in the Scarlett ble to attend Scarlett Heights catchment area with 130 attending. attended the school, would there There are 794 total students residing in the 1 be enough enrolment, or are catchment area for Kipling with 347 attend- there just not enough students in ing. the catchment area?

Comment: I attended a school n/a with three lunches, so it’s not really the issue. Why not accommodate more students at Rich- 1 view? More students means you’ll get more teachers and the programming remains the same.

If I’m not mistaken, the com- Andrew Gowdy: There is no funding directly bined numbers for both schools associated with that number. But the school is below 64% utilization. What board should be making efficient use of their does that mean for the school space. This recommendation is trying to bal- 2 that remains open? Won’t those ance the needs of the students and the re- numbers affect the funding it will quirements of the Ministry. The number that receive? was given reflects the current student numbers we have but we have not made any

Meeting Themes Question Response # speculation as to the future numbers. There is potential of more students attending the school that currently attend other schools. If we have the right program, we can attract more of those students. We are not autonomous and we will develop the programming to draw students and it will be up to the Ministry to approve those funds. The funds we receive are based on how many students we have. It’s a better use of our facilities if we have more students in the building. Comment: People are not at- Paige LaFraugh: I went to Dixon Grove and tracted to these schools because Kipling and graduated with top honours. I of the academics and that’s why applied at Richview and was not accepted. I people are going to the Catholic am very proud to come from Kipling. To lose board. The boundary system is a school that has been part of our communi- forcing people to go to a school ty for a long time is hard but we are going to they don’t want to go to. do this together. It’s not fair to be told that it’s because we’re not good enough and that 2 we’re going to drop out of high school or university. We are going to continue to try to make the best of our remaining high school years. There is a lot of stigma and rumours attached to our schools, but that’s at every

school. And if you want to see schools not

closing, then you need to stop telling your

EQAO students that some schools are bad. As a parent on the council at Dix- There was not a decision to exclude you in on Grove, I did not see the con- the process. The superintendent and trustee cerns expressed by our school in will include you in any future discussions.

your presentation. We were ex- Your comments will go back to them as well. Academics/ Academics/ cluded in this PARC process yet we are the largest feeder school. There was concern expressed from a few Academic excellence is what will attendees that both Scarlett and Kipling do make us choose a school. I think not score highly in the Fraser Report and it’s imperative if you want Dixon EQAO. It appears that schools with French 2 Grove to survive that you will immersion programs tend to score higher. Is address that situation before a it the French program that is drawing the Catholic school is built in the ar- students? Perhaps bringing together two ea. We need to figure out how to schools with low rankings is not the right fix that problem. thing to do.

Rizwana Jafri: The Fraser Report is not the only thing that decisions should be based on. As a board, we offer our students choices.

Meeting Themes Question Response # Rankings may not be high but we do provide very good programming at these schools. These schools do amazing things and the Fraser Report does not represent what is necessarily best for your children. We need to honour that our students learn in different environments and in different ways.

Reassigning the attendance area There are studies underway to look at the for Richview will be limiting the French program but they would be opened access. People want to go there in other areas north or south of here. because they have an excellent 1 reputation and academic program. Wouldn’t it make sense to try to replicate the program they have there?

It seems that the growth of the In the long-term plan, the growth at Rich- French program will not be able view has been noted and there may be an to accommodate the number of introduction of a secondary French site in 1 students. Is there a plan to ad- either the north or south. The study will be

dress this growth? done in 2018 in Ward 1 and in 2019 in Ward

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m You stated that there is the po- Having a campus site would mean splitting a tential of having other French program. The Richview French program is a programs at Lakeshore and This- very viable program right now. Students FSL Progra FSL tletown. Why not at Scarlett? I need to have a comprehensive program. We don’t think you are considering have to plan for all the potential new French the long term especially with all programs at other schools in the area. A the development along Eglinton. French program at Scarlett will only be splitting that same cohort of students. We would 2 also be splitting the resources among more than one school. Congregating the resources at one site makes it a much more robust program.

We are planning for future growth and that’s why we think only one school closure would be appropriate. We do not want to see two closures in this part of the city.

Why not make The Westway be That ends up giving too many people the

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Meeting Themes Question Response #

Is there a chance that the bound- The reason that Eglinton was proposed as ary will be changed so that stu- the boundary is because it’s an arterial road dents within walking distance and the remainder of the area in the But- 1 from Richview can attend there? tonwood area is out of walking distance of Kipling. That area is also small enough that it will have very little impact on Richview.

Are there a large number of stu- There are eight to ten grade 9 entry point dents coming in from the But- students in the Buttonwood catchment area. 1 tonwood area?

What is the criteria you’ll use a I would encourage everyone to attend Kip- student to be accepted to Rich- ling but that is up to students. As for option- view? al attendance, that is very limited at Rich- 1 view. First priority is given to siblings and then given to students attending feeder schools John G. Althouse and Humber Valley.

I would like all my children to Optional attendance in reviewed each year. attend the same school but only Richview has limited optional attendance in 1 two are in the French program. its regular track. If there is lack of space at Will my other child be able to the school, optional attendance would be attend Richview as well? closed. However, siblings are given priority.

ance I purchased a house in this area In regards to the programs at Scarlett, they d because it was in the Richview introduced the business SHSM to bring stu- district. I have applied for op- dents into the school but it wasn’t success- 1 tional attendance and been re- ful. We can’t have a robust program if we fused. This is not acceptable. don’t have students in the seats. That is why

we are moving toward this solution. Optional Atten Optional

We have to talk about stigma. Chris Glover: We are looking at the optional Certain schools have a stigma attendance factor. I spent a lot of time at attached to them yet Richview is Scarlett and met with students on a regular the only school where a staff basis. They all told me that they really love member has been shot on the the school and wish there were more stu- property. I know that was a long dents and more programs. 1 time ago but now it’s known as the “drug school”. I think we’re going about this the wrong way. It’s about property value. We have to put a stop to optional attendance.

Meeting Themes Question Response # Why don’t we introduce a Andrew Gowdy: If a student goes to Rich- voucher system and see what view, then the funding goes there. Public happens? It’s not that different funds do follow the student. If you’re sug- from optional attendance. gesting a boundary system or lottery system, 2 we have played with these ideas before, and we have used the boundary system because we have more control.

Do they calculate the number of Yes, it’s part of the projection process where students at other schools? So if we look at the students at feeder schools. there are students on optional They do not automatically get into Richview. attendance in those feeder It’s based on address and they must apply on 2 schools, do they automatically optional attendance in high school. Howev- get into Richview? er, there are priority categories such as siblings attending a school.

What’s going to happen to the No students currently enrolled at Richview Richview students who are on will be impacted. optional attendance? 2

Closing down Scarlett is not a All the applications for development re- good idea. The demographics in ceived to date by the City of Toronto have that area means that now Kipling been built into the projections. Those stu- would have to accommodate dents have been factored in. As for attend- more kids that have ESL (English ing Martingrove, that is their right. Only 35 1 as a Second Language) needs. All percent of students in the Scarlett Heights of the development along Eglin- area are attending the school. The remaining

ton Avenue means that those students are attending elsewhere. students will have to attend Mar-

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It seems to me that everyone is Not all students are going to Richview and it Progra fleeing to one school. Why is eve- is not the reason for the declining enrolment ryone going to Richview Colle- at Scarlett. The fact is that students are giate? choosing other programs at other high 1 schools whether it is Etobicoke School of the Arts or Martingrove. Richview experienced the same issue in the 1980s and that’s when the French program was added.

Meeting Themes Question Response # Why wasn’t another idea consid- As for the programming, the school has al- ered, other than SHSM, such as ways done their best to offer the best pro- 1 an “all-girl” or “sports” academy? gramming available for those students.

As a grade 10 student, I want to The alignment with ICT and STEM at Kipling say that money runs this world. will give you the same marketable skills as a There are only two schools run- SHSM would have at Scarlett. ning SHSM. By the time I get into 1 Kipling, I will not be able to get into SHSM. It will be hard for me to get into the business program.

Comment: We put so much em- n/a phasis on high school right now that it seems harder to get into a certain high school than a univer- 1 sity these days. Why are we put- ting so much pressure on students to attend a certain school?

What are we missing here? We To that point, that’s why we are doing our better deliver what people want best to go above and beyond to engage in in the place they want it. You student voice and asking them what they need to deliver the programs want to see and what will engage them. that students want or you’ll be What marketable skills do these students closing more schools. need to be competitive? We are hoping to move toward Communication and Technolo- gy, and at Kipling, we are able to continue this. We are planning to meet with the students from Scarlett and Kipling and using 1 them to help guide our decisions. Teachers are very much in tune with their students. We’ve brought them in and are asking what students’ strengths are and what they need in the future. Whatever school remains open will provide all four pathways and provide the programming to help these students become marketable and it will become a magnet school.

Appendix H

Written Feedback Submitted through Consultation Process

Community Feedback Surveys

The responses listed below were received through survey forms submitted online and hardcopy survey forms that were collected at the first public meetings, at the school council meetings, and handed in to the school principals. A total of 7 Community Feedback Surveys were received over the course of this Pupil Accommodation Review. The form asked respondents to share their thoughts on the staff recommendations and provided a set of questions to focus the response. Survey responses are listed verbatim below.

Q1. Which school community do you belong to? Q2. Please describe your connection to this school: Q3. What do you like about the accommodation option recommended by staff? Q4. Is there anything that staff has overlooked in their initial recommendations? If so, please explain. Q5. What are your biggest concerns with the accommodation option recommended by staff? Q6. Do you have any other suggestions or comments that you would like the TDSB to consider?

A1. Richview Collegiate Institute A2. Parent/Guardian A3. Maintaining french programs at Richview A4. No A5. No concerns A6. Continue to maintain french programs at Richview

A1. Richview Collegiate Institute A2. Parent/Guardian A3. I like that they’re trying to create level of pupil attendance that will allow for a better learning experience and enriched/improved extracurricular activities for students. A4. - At the meeting and in the report staff have acknowledge that they expect student levels to continue to drop at the combined Kipling school if nothing is done to improve/attract kids to the school. With- in 5 years the school will reach a student population below 500 (Chris Glover’s number) that won’t support a better learning experience or enriched/improved extracurricular activities. Within 10 years the school’s combined population would be at current levels justifying a closure? If this is the case what is the plan in 6-10 years with the school/students if enrolment stays as forecasted? Will the school be shut down? - It was briefly mentioned in the meeting that: 2/3 of students living in the Scarlett area are not attending Scarlett and that 1/2 of students living in the Kipling area are not attending Kipling. Why is this? If we make it harder for Scarlett students to get to their high school will they go there or will they continue to choose to go elsewhere? Shouldn’t we be polling the entire community on why they’re not sending their kids to Kipling or Scarlett? Personally, if we were to live in the Scarlett area instead of the Richview area, I wouldn’t send my kids to Scarlett because their EQAO scores are some of the worst in the city and there are barely any extra curricular activities for the kids to partake in (Why there’s a 300+ optional attendance demand at Richview). Also for those that live in the Scarlett area they would also have the option of sending their kids to Mi-

chael Power High School which has much better results and programs. Personally, based on logic and what a number of friends who live in that area say, I think that’s where the majority of the 2/3 and 1/2 kids go that aren’t attending Scarlett or Kipling schools. I can appreciate, being non-catholic, why some families who don’t want religion being forced on their kids wouldn’t consider this as an option. Instead of bringing a community together the school boards are allowing/creating divisions based on religious affiliation, which has negatively impacted the public system and those who are not catholic or don’t want their kids exposed to religion in the classroom. Show me why I'm wrong with that assump- tion please. Also, the huge division of students out of their local areas is the reason why they’re not considering opening up the Richview boundaries to accommodate students who are physically closer to Richview than Kipling. Again, because I believe the kids are going to Michael Power instead, why not put in a rule that for Students who are begin in the Catholic system they must then stay in the catholic system solving the issue of students changing and swamping Richview? - Why isn’t the Richview French Immersion program review (North and South review) mentioned being done first before they close regular programs, being that Richview is overcapacity only with kids who live from as far south as the lake and as far north as Finch? It would make sense to adjust the French Immersion program at Richview, and in Etobicoke, first then adjust the regular public school system after. A5. - That the new Kipling will not have the attendance required for a better learning experience and enriched/improved extracurricular activities for students. - The only plan for Kipling enrolment growth is to make a plan. Everything that’s been done in the past hasn’t worked so why do we expect that to change? - If staff do develop a plan/program that results in kids wanting to attend Kipling, Kipling doesn’t have the capacity to handle the number of kids in the area, so then what? - That no one on staff understands why students are going elsewhere, when clearly there are enough students in the area for healthy enrolement, and by merging the two schools why this would suddenly change. - That Kipling will have to be closed in the next 5-10 years leaving what options for the kids in the community? - Kids living in the Scarlett area will have to travel past and through the Richview district, and in some cases the Martingrove district, to get to KCI. - Kids safety is compromised as the kids will now have to cross a number of major street arteries (Royal York, Islington, Kipling, The Westway) when currently they don’t have to cross any major roads. - 4.2 KM is not an acceptable walking distance for kids who are required to walk home or do not have an alternative. City sidewalks are not cleared sooner than 24 hours after a snow storm, books and instruments weigh upwards of 40 lbs. This is a 43 minute walk based on google on a good day, each way, for students who currently live a 7 minute walk from Scarlett. In Ontario, if a business was to move a distance causing this much hardship for its employees its called constructive dismissal and would be open to human rights considerations (lawatworkinontario.ca): Exist- ing medical conditions and personal obligations outside of work may also give rise to human rights claims in the event of relocation. An increased commute time may exacerbate an existing medical condition, or interfere with childcare, elder care and other family obligations. This may give rise to discrimina- tion claims based on disability and family status, in addition to the possibility of a successful claim of constructive dismissal.

9.25 hours of sleep (Dr. Recommended) 45 minutes to get ready in the morning 37 extra minutes to get to school 6.5 hours at school 37 extra minutes to get home 15 minutes to unpack after school 1 hour dinner 3.5 hours of homework (TDSB average)

Leaving 1.5 hours of spare time to: play with friends, school extracurricular activities, outside of school extracurricular activities, part-time jobs to afford university, chores, socialize/play with family, get ready for school the next day, physical exercise. - If someone has moved into the area specifically for a school, and that school is then closed, can resi- dents who decide to move out and back into a preferred school district have relief on the Toronto and Provincial Land Transfer Taxes? - The staff try to argue that closing a school and deciding what the property should be used for down the road (Sale/development, Catholic School, or mothball) are two different discussions and shouldn’t be mixed. I disagree with this completely. There should be a comprehensive plan. A6. - Figure out why the 1/2 and 2/3 or kids are not not attending Kipling and Scarlett respectfully - Conduct the french immersion review first/sooner with the view of moving most, if not all, of french programs out of Richview to accommodate more local students - If kids start in the catholic schools system they should be forced to stay in the catholic school system all the way through to prevent flooding Richview. Why should catholics only have the ability to bounce between school systems while everyone else is treated differently based on their religion? - If they close Scarlett, any kids in the Scarlett area should be bused to Kipling on the TDSB’s dime - Why not close both Kipling and Scarlett and move a bunch of Scarlett kids into Richview (French moved out) and some kids into Thistletown (Helps TCI’s numbers which is needed) or Martingrove? - Move the French program into Scarlet. - Keep the catholic system students in the catholic system - Assess if Martingrove could split out the enriched program if it’s causing to much of a strain on school space for local kids to attend. - The numbers with projected enrolment make the most sense for this option in my mind. - If I decide to pull my kids out of the public system, and put into private, because of the inability of the TDSB to provide an appropriate high school experience (500 kids or less in a school - staff words not mine), can I get my educational tax dollars back to apply to the private tuition costs?

A1. Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial Academy A2. Parent/Guardian A3. The food at PARC meetings. However, I feel the money and energy put into the accommodation would be better spent on community development, branding and outreach to increase each schools numbers. Also improving community relationships in the area and surrounding areas and overcoming fear and racism is also important place to invest. A4. No one has mentioned anything about the large Somali population in SHEA and "White flight". While we like to think that there is no racism in TO the reality is a bit different. Also, how will the Somali community be impacted with the close of Scarlett Heights. Increasing multiculturalism within the school and improving community relations can only keep everyone making Scarlett Heights an ESL centre and community outreach Hub would be superior to closing it and might increase school attendance.

A5. There is an opportunity here that will be sadly missed. Business is the way of the future, especially International business. Business, immigration, multiculturalism and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. If there were more entrepreneurial community, events, more community events in general, to bring interest to the program and show what a friendly school SHEA is, this might help increase its numbers. The mayor of TO had lunch with the principal to find out more about the entrepreneurial academy. A6. There has been some indication that those who advise in middle school are branding some schools "good" schools and others "bad" schools. Perhaps some workshops on school promotion and needs assessment could benefit SHEA. When guidance counsellors and accommodation personnel are advising students on "good" and "bad" schools that is not going to fill the schools deemed "bad". Small classes and a sense of community discipline and focus (venture, boot camp, etc.) has helped my child tremendously. Scarlett is a friendly school with a welcoming atmosphere. If it was branded a "good" school by those who have said otherwise it might have had more of a chance.

A1. Kipling Collegiate Institute A2. Parent/Guardian A3. I like that my daughter's school that has larger of the student bodies is being left open as part of recommendation. A4. I think the ideas on who to ensure longevity of KCI needs to consider more than just special technology designations. For example: being a composite school may be better and appeal to a larger group of students. Other features suck as strings program etc. are also reasons for kids choosing Optional At- tendance elsewhere. Concerns about the way "Choices" are promoted and students are pushed to do optional attendance also need to be revisited Board wide. A5. How the transition will be handled so that the kids transferred to a new school feel welcomed and at the same time they aren't overly accommodated to the point that the kids at the school remaining open become "2nd class" in their own Home school. A6. I think it is unfortunate that schools get to the point of being closed. I feel that the Board could / should be looking at why enrollment is declining before it gets to this point. Designations how schools are "Marketed" (Yes.... its a big marketing PR campaign rather than promotion of equal quality across all schools) all have an impact and can be enrollment starts to decline rather than when it is too late to re- verse the trend

A1. Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial Academy A2. Community Member A3. Changing boundaries A4.- increase in population in MCI (New building) -rebound RCI English (consider property values) A5. None. Other than what happens to the land and how will Hilltop be affected. Love rebranding of KCI! Great idea to more STEM Why not make it a Regional Program? A6. 1) Why not move the French Extended to KCI and still close SHEA 2) Improve student Stats of KCI to improve population 3) Make STEM Regional program to KCI and IBT program 4) Change the school name that is kept. *New Name. New Brand.

A1. Kipling Collegiate Institute A2. Parent/Guardian

A3.- Good consideration of student needs -Consultation of resources Kipling & Scarlett A4. A5. 1 in 2 in Kipling catchment - What's the real reason? 1 in 3 Scarlett catchment - What's the real reason? A6. It's hard to hear Richview recite how their football team might be affected when Scarlett & Kipling are struggling to survive. Let's name the real divide: Economic / Cultural People do not want to send their kids to a school with "High ESL" A.k.s. Immigrants Communities with lower economic neighbourhoods do not have the same options as the wealthy families.

A1. Richview Collegiate Institute A2. Community Member A3. I support the recommendation. It makes sense to merge two semestered schools, closing the school with the lower enrolment. I think the initiatives to "upgrade" KCI will be well received, provided that they are advertised and promoted well to attract students both in the new catchment area as well as others through potential optional attendance. I am glad that although the boundaries for RCI changed, they expanded to include new students from new areas, but existing RCI boundaries for existing RCI students remained the same. A4. No, the research conducted appeared to have been thorough. A5. There are some people unreasonably pushing to make RCI a "super school" by closing KCI and SHEA and bringing everyone to Richview. This is a ridiculous option which makes no sense (as was explained at the meeting) and seems to be self-serving for those who now live outside of the Richview area and want to muscle their way into it. Please don't cave before this ridiculous option. A6. The graphs show under-utilization of KCI in terms of numbers even after amalgamation. What is the board's policy on having more than one "specialized focus" in a single school if there is space? For example, if the new science/technology stream fails to attract students in the same way the entrepreneurial focus proved to be a disappointment at SHEA, what about adding a Baccalaureate option? That is a tried and true attractive focus for students and might be worth exploring at KCI. I do not have the luxury of submitting an anonymous survey, so I am giving you permission to quote my comments verbatim, wherever you deem fit, but do not give my permission to use my name anywhere.

Written Feedback – Email Submissions

Sent: Mon 15/11/2016 10:03 AM To: Glover, Chris Subject: Pupil Accommodation Review - Questions

Hi Chris,

Thank you for notifying us of the subject meeting at Kipling Collegiate tonight. I have the following questions with respect to this matter:

1. What efforts have been made to re-brand and promote Scarlett Heights in order to attract more students to the facility? The Principal and II attempted to create a partnership with the Ivey Business school, unfortunately the initiative fell through with a change in the Dean's office at Ivey. The Principal Rizwana Jafri, has been an incredible advocate for the school, exploring partnerships with Ryerson, Humber College, she even has the interest of Mayor Tory in the entrepreneurial academy.

2. In light of the extra space due to low enrollment, what efforts have been made to find co-tenants in order to feasibly retain the facility and programs in their present location?

As for space, I've contacted the Catholic board to see if they would be willing to lease half of the school. In the meantime, the enrolment at Kipling fell dramatically - so now we are looking to close one of the schools. 3. What are the main considerations in projecting future enrollment? I am thinking of the anticipated increase in need as a result of planned development along Eglinton Ave, specifically the large develop- ments at Plant World and now Trinity (Richview Plaza).

Thor?

4. As the name Scarlett Heights Entrepreneurial Academy implies, the school seems to specialize in and offer trade/business oriented rather than purely academic programs. Since being a specialist is con- ducive to excellence, do we want to re-orientate both Kipling and Richview to be everything to every- body which precludes excellence in anything?

This will be for the ARC committee and community to decide. I do believe some sort of magnet program should be part of the mix. 5. Having read most of the staff report, I get the distinct impression that Scarlett Heights will be ten- dered for sale shortly after it is closed. Being of the opinion that selling any publicly owned real property in Toronto is at best foolish, do I have the correct impression?

At this point, I'm not in favour of selling public property to the private sector - the value is increasing by 20%/year which is a return on investment you can't get anywhere else. Previously, the provincial funding worked so that the only way the TDSB could raise money to build new schools and new additions was by selling property. So, the school in East York that had 23 portables (including a portable washroom) would not get the addition it needed unless the board sold other schools to raise money. Now the

government is funding additions and new schools with our education tax dollars, so some of the pressure is off of the TDSB to sell properties. If the school is needed by another public agency, then it may make sense to sell it to them, so long as it stays in public hands.

Thanks for your help and I look forward to your early response.

Best regards Sent: Sat 31/12/2016 9:51 PM To: Glover, Chris Subject: Re: Minutes to Meetings on Nov 8 & Nov 14

Hi Chris,

Thanks for sending this out, is there a chance I could get my hands on the presentation made by the TDSB analyst at the meeting and all his numbers? I couldn’t find the Richview French Enrolment details they had highlighted in his deck.

Thanks!

Sent: Fri 03/02/2017 11:49 PM To: Glover, Chris ; Plaxton, Thor Subject: Re: Minutes to Meetings on Nov 8 & Nov 14

Hi Chris and Thor,

Thanks again for passing along those school numbers from the Kipling meeting the other month. I’m available to review the following anytime if you have any questions about it.

I’ve attached my analysis of the boundary review that I ran after the community meeting. I think the best scenario would be #3 in the attached, which was first brought up by another parent from the Rich- view area during the meeting. At the time I hadn’t thought about this scenario, but it seems to make the most sense to me based on the numbers;

Scenario 3) Scarlett = French (Immersion + Extended), Richview = English + 75% Scarlett and Kipling, Kip- ling = Community Centre and/or Catholic School, 25% Scarlett and Kipling moved to Thistletown

The reasons I think this is the best scenario are as follows:

- Gets the schools within/close to TDSB’s desired capacity numbers, now and in the future

- Creates a healthy volume of students in all schools now and in the future - Number one concern I heard from Kipling and Scarlett parents was that their kids had limited extra curricular activities with such low enrolment numbers. This would solve that right away.

- Saves $7.1 million more dollars closing Kipling vs. Scarlett because of Kipling’s larger repair backlog costs.

- Savings could be used towards helping establish a community centre?

- 25% of kids from Scarlett and Kipling moved into Thistledown would benefit Thistletown’s capacity numbers and a healthier student capacity number for their extra curricular activities. - In most cases, students moved into Thistledown living north of Dixon would be closer to Thistletown than Richview or Kipling or Scarlett schools.

- Solves Richview’s future capacity issues that are slated to be addressed in 2 years - Moving the French program into Scarlett keeps all the french kids together - Remains directly on a north/south route (Royal York) similar to current Richview location (Islington) for commuting kids - Keeping the program under one roof would improve efficiencies of teacher count vs. creating north/south french programs - Hilltop which is one of the two feeder programs is right next door

- Better geographical alignment of students to schools: - Students currently attending Scarlett, if moved to Kipling, would have to; - traverse through Richview district to get to Kipling - take upwards of 2-3 buses each way, and travelling past Richview and in some cases Martingrove as well (higher bus frequency) - Travel across 2-3 high traffic streets (Islington, Kipling, and The Westway) when they currently don’t have to cross any high traffic streets.

- Better student results: - Moving students from Scarlett to Kipling will put students from a poor performing school (EQAO results) into another poor performing school for, what can only be assumed, continued further poor EQAO results. - Moving the majority of students from Kipling/Scarlett into Richview (high performing EQAO results school) can only be assumed to improve student results overall. - French Students moving from Richview to Scarlett would assume to continue at the same EQAO results as french teachers would be transferred maintaining a level of consistency.

Keep in mind that based on the current proposals by TDSB, 1) Kipling will have to be shut down within 10 years because of continued drops in enrolment. 2) TDSB is possibly proposing to solve Richview’s future capacity issues by creating 2 french programs (North and South). If both of these proposed sce- narios occurs and TDSB closes Kipling within 10 years from low capacity issues, then Richview would still be at/over capacity and couldn’t absorb any of the Kipling kids who would then probably get pushed north to Thistletown.

I took, where available, all the numbers from the report or published online with TDSB.

The only real resistance I can see is with removing the French programs out of Richview and what it could mean for the culture of the new French school and Richview. I personally think that this is a non starter and will only lead to a better situation for all involved. Also, if we change Scarlett’s name and rebrand it as "Richview French School”, it will help eliminate any stigma with Scarlett (Don’t know if you knew this, and maybe it’s a local urban myth, but I’ve heard Scarlett used to be called Scarlett Heights Institute of Technology, (S.H.I.T.) and so they changed it couple years later to the current name after it

was realized).

Again, sorry for the long email!

Sent: Wed 08/02/2017 10:03 AM To: accommodationreviews Subject: Full info for Accommodation Reviews?

Hi, When will the ‘Helpful Information’ be updated for the Elizabeth Simcoe… and Kipling... accommodation reviews on the website?

For the Ward 6 review all of this material has been posted since the first working meeting and is very important to understanding what is going on, particularly the School Information Profile: http://www.tdsb.on.ca/AboutUs/StrategyPlanning/SearchAllReviews.aspx?id=136#HelpfulInfoClicked Committee Meeting 1 - Presentation - Jan. 17, 2017 (3861K 01/23/17) Committee Meeting 1 - Data Package - Jan. 17, 2017 (1158K 01/23/17) Accommodation and Program Review Policy Pupil Accommodation Review Procedure Ministry of Education Pupil Accommodation Review Guideline School Information Profile

Best regards

Sent: Tue 14/02/2017 11:45 AM To: accommodationreviews ; Glover, Chris Subject: Kipling CI, Richview CI, and Scarlett Heights EA PARC

Good Day,

We were not able to attend the public meeting held on Feb. 13, 2017 in respect to the above noted matter.

However, we reviewed TDSB information and data pertaining to the same and we concur with the TDSB initial recommendation to direct students from Scarlett Heights EA to Kipling CI or other area schools.

We believe implementing the TDSB initial recommendation will best address and fulfill the needs of TDSB, students and the various local communities.

Thank you for your attention to the same.

Sent: Tue 14/02/2017 12:44 PM To: Miceli, Sam < [email protected]> Subject: Re: richview questions

Hi Sam,

I was at the public meeting for the PARC last night, and I wanted to firm up some of the numbers us parents are tossing around. can you please tell me, or help me find the info - - richviews capacity- 855 - numbers in the three streams- Regular 428; Immersion- 407; Extended- 115 - optional attendance per grade, Optional Attendance is almost entirely for incoming Grade 9’s, seldom for Grade 10, rarely for Gr.11 and never for Gr. 12. When there is room for growth in Extended, we have offered a few seats to applicants from the Catholic board.; overall, this represents between 30 and 40 kids per year; and a breakdown for scarlett heights and kipling ci; I don’t know about the O.A numbers for KCI and SHEA let alone a breakdown per grade. However….

….I am sure that our colleague Thor Plaxton in Planning can give you the insights there; (at the same time, you should be a member of the PARC given your position as the parent rep for FSLPAC.)

I was very concerned about your projection for the future at Richview. So, maybe you could direct me to that bar chart for past and projected attendance at richview?

I understand you're very busy, so please, only as time permits.

I'll be at the school thursday for parent teacher interviews, if that makes things any easier.

Thanks!

Sent: Tue 14/02/2017 2:05 PM To: Miceli, Sam Subject: Re: richview questions

Hi Sam,

Ah, wonderful, thanks much. i wasn't expecting such a speedy reply! re optional attendance, perhaps my shackle is terminology. what i am trying to discern is the number of RCI student who are there due to optional attendance. This would include students in higher grades who entered RCI grade 9 through optional attendance. knowing grade 9, 30, i can times 4, but I'm sure that's not very accurate. i'm asking about scarlett heights and kipling ci numbers to try to guess what improvements at KCI will do to the optional attendance numbers at RCI. I don't really want a breakdown between SH and KCI, just the total between them. re parent rep - i don't understand what happened there. i was emailing the fslac chair back and forth

over christmas, so i don't know how they slipped that one. i was certainly easy to reach. in all other cases the parc fslac rep has been from the local ward. thanks again!

Sent: Wed 15/02/2017 7:08 PM To: accommodationreviews Subject: Kipling CI, Richview CI, and Scarlett Heights EA Pupil Accommodation Review

Good evening,

I am a resident of the affected area and I was unable to attend the meeting on Monday.

I was just wondering what method was used to develop the new boundaries for KCI and RCI respectively, as it seems that KCI's new proposed boundary is much larger than Richview's.

I have attached some estimates for the new areas. KCI's new school district is roughly 21 km2, while RCI enjoys a school district area that is under 7.5 km2

I have attached the files, apologies for the second email. However you will see both of the areas, with KCI being at an extreme accessibility and proximity disadvantage; a 4.8 km walk would take roughly 1 hour, and should not be considered walking distance

Thank you and look forward to hearing from you!

Sent: Sun 12/02/2017 4:02 PM To: Glover, Chris Subject: School closing notification

Hi Chris,

I’m wondering what the process is to have the board change the regulation that notices in situations such as the closing of either Scarlett Heights, Richview or Kipling only have to be distributed within a very narrow geographic area and not to the wider community. Everyone is affected in one way or another. Knowledge is power…people should be informed.

Our son lives on Widdicombe Hill and he received notification of the meetings. No one else who was further away, including ourselves, and the people south of Eglinton (as far as I know) received notification.

Someone south of Eglinton, who lives very close to Richview H.S. wrote to the ratepayers association wondering why they hadn’t been informed. The ratepayers association then posted notification of the meeting on their website, but aren’t taking any action to change the situation for the future.

I would appreciate it if you could let me know the due process that would have to occur to facilitate a change.

Sent: Thu 23/02/2017 1:40 PM To: accommodationreviews Subject: Pupil Accommodation Review - Scarlett Heights

I was able to attend the pupil accommodation review of Scarlett Heights on February 13th as was told that I could submit my community feedback survey to this email address. If there is somewhere else that is best to submit, please let me know.

1) School Communities I belong to: Scarlett heights and Richview. I own houses in both locations, where I live in the Richview district but keep my office/investment property in Scarlett Heights district.

2) I’m a parent, who grew up in the area (Humber Valley (Was supposed to be Rosethorne but it was closed at the time) and Richview), with kids are ages 6, 4, 2 who will be going into/are in french immersion.

3A) What do you like about the accommodation option recommended by staff? I like that they’re trying to create level of pupil attendance that will allow for a better learning experience and enriched/improved extracurricular activities for students. 3B) Is there anything that staff overlooked? - At the meeting and in the report staff have acknowledge that they expect student levels to continue to drop at the combined Kipling school if nothing is done to improve/attract kids to the school. Within 5 years the school will reach a student population below 500 (Chris Glover’s number) that won’t support a better learning experience or enriched/improved extracurricular activities. Within 10 years the school’s combined population would be at current levels justifying a closure? If this is the case what is the plan in 6-10 years with the school/students if enrolment stays as forecasted? Will the school be shut down? - It was briefly mentioned in the meeting that: 2/3 of students living in the Scarlett area are not attending Scarlett and that 1/2 of students living in the Kipling area are not attending Kipling. Why is this? If we make it harder for Scarlett students to get to their high school will they go there or will they continue to choose to go elsewhere? Shouldn’t we be polling the entire community on why they’re not sending their kids to Kipling or Scarlett?

Personally, if we were to live in the Scarlett area instead of the Richview area, I wouldn’t send my kids to Scarlett because their EQAO scores are some of the worst in the city and there are barely any extra curricular activities for the kids to partake in (Why there’s a 300+ optional attendance demand at Richview). Also for those that live in the Scarlett area they would also have the option of sending their kids to Mi- chael Power High School which has much better results and programs. Personally, based on logic and what a number of friends who live in that area say, I think that’s where the majority of the 2/3 and 1/2 kids go that aren’t attending Scarlett or Kipling schools. I can appreciate, being non-catholic, why some families who don’t want religion being forced on their kids wouldn’t consider this as an option. Instead of bringing a community together the school boards are allowing/creating divisions based on religious affiliation, which has negatively impacted the public system and those who are not catholic or don’t want their kids exposed to religion in the classroom. Show me why I'm wrong with that assump- tion please. Also, the huge division of students out of their local areas is the reason why they’re not considering opening up the Richview boundaries to accommodate students who are physically closer to Richview than Kipling. Again, because I believe the kids are going to Michael Power instead, why not put in a rule

that for Students who are begin in the Catholic system they must then stay in the catholic system solving the issue of students changing and swamping Richview? - Why isn’t the Richview French Immersion program review (North and South review) mentioned being done first before they close regular programs, being that Richview is overcapacity only with kids who live from as far south as the lake and as far north as Finch? It would make sense to adjust the French Immersion program at Richview, and in Etobicoke, first then adjust the regular public school system after. 3C) What are your biggest concerns with the accommodation option? - That the new Kipling will not have the attendance required for a better learning experience and enriched/improved extracurricular activities for students. - The only plan for Kipling enrolment growth is to make a plan. Everything that’s been done in the past hasn’t worked so why do we expect that to change? - If staff do develop a plan/program that results in kids wanting to attend Kipling, Kipling doesn’t have the capacity to handle the number of kids in the area, so then what? - That no one on staff understands why students are going elsewhere, when clearly there are enough students in the area for healthy enrolement, and by merging the two schools why this would suddenly change. - That Kipling will have be be closed in the next 5-10 years leaving what options for the kids in the community? - Kids living in the Scarlett area will have to travel past and through the Richview district, and in some cases the Martingrove district, to get to KCI. - Kids safety is compromised as the kids will now have to cross a number of major street arteries (Royal York, Islington, Kipling, The Westway) when currently they don’t have to cross any major roads. - 4.2 KM is not an acceptable walking distance for kids who are required to walk home or do not have an alternative. City sidewalks are not cleared sooner than 24 hours after a snow storm, books and instruments weigh upwards of 40 lbs. This is a 43 minute walk based on google on a good day, each way, for students who currently live a 7 minute walk from Scarlett.

In Ontario, if a business was to move a distance causing this much hardship for its employees its called constructive dismissal and would be open to human rights considerations (lawatworkinontario.ca): Exist- ing medical conditions and personal obligations outside of work may also give rise to human rights claims in the event of relocation. An increased commute time may exacerbate an existing medical condition, or interfere with childcare, elder care and other family obligations. This may give rise to discrimina- tion claims based on disability and family status, in addition to the possibility of a successful claim of constructive dismissal.

Adding an additional hour and 14 minutes conservatively onto someone’s commute will mean the student only has 1.5 hours of spare time at the end of the day instead of 2.5 hours, a huge difference in time. 9.25 hours of sleep (Dr. Recommended) 45 minutes to get ready in the morning 37 extra minutes to get to school 6.5 hours at school 37 extra minutes to get home 15 minutes to unpack after school 1 hour dinner 3.5 hours of homework (TDSB average)

4) Any other suggestions or comments that the TDSB should consider? - Figure out why the 1/2 and 2/3 or kids are not not attending Kipling and Scarlett respectfully - Conduct the french immersion review first/sooner with the view of moving most, if not all, of french programs out of Richview to accommodate more local students - If kids start in the catholic schools system they should be forced to stay in the catholic school system all the way through to prevent flooding Richview. Why should catholics only have the ability to bounce between school systems while everyone else is treated differently based on their religion? - If they close Scarlett, any kids in the Scarlett area should be bused to Kipling on the TDSB’s dime - Why not close both Kipling and Scarlett and move a bunch of Scarlett kids into Richview (French moved out) and some kids into Thistletown (Helps TCI’s numbers which is needed) or Martingrove? - Move the French program into Scarlet. - Keep the catholic system students in the catholic system - Assess if Martingrove could split out the enriched program if it’s causing to much of a strain on school space for local kids to attend. - The numbers with projected enrolment make the most sense for this option in my mind. - If I decide to pull my kids out of the public system, and put into private, because of the inability of the TDSB to provide an appropriate high school experience (500 kids or less in a school - staff words not mine), can I get my educational tax dollars back to apply to the private tuition costs?

Thanks Sent: Tues 18/04/2017 4:21 PM To: accommodationreviews Subject: Accommodation Review -“Kipling CI, Richview CI, and Scarlett Heights EA PARC” - French CAMPUS

Dear Committee Members,

I attended the last meeting at Scarlett Heights and may be able to attend the next one on April 26th however, just in case I cannot make it, I have an alternative suggestion to closure for Scarlett Heights.

As mentioned by one of the facilitators/spokespersons at the last meeting, the demand for French Lan- guage education is growing. Also in the presentation was the fact RichviewCI offers both French and English programs but is or is almost at full capacity.

Why do you not take a page from Universities who have multiple campus locations? [ex. Glendon Cam- pus, York University]

Scarlett could become Richview Collegiate-French campus. The two schools are close enough that re-

sources could be shared. A balanced and diversified offering of classes is still possible with some teachers floating back and forth. My son attends Richview and he has a teacher that is only on site days 1 & 3. I can only assume that same teacher is teaching at a different school on days 2 & 4 . Besides the sharing of teaching resources, extra-curricular sport teams, band and clubs could be expanded. Clubs could meet via SKYPE or other video conferencing effectively mixing the student bodies. A shared Student Council would be great training in negotiations and the balancing of ideas.

With the strain on capacity at Richview Collegiate, increased demand for French language education PLUS the addition of many new residential units in the neighbourhood, the idea of a French campus could be a worthwhile consideration.

Sincerely

Sent: Tues 25/04/2017 11:13 AM To: accommodationreviews Subject: Recommendation for Scarlett Heights Meeting Wednesday April 26 - "Kipling CI, Richview CI, and Scarlett Heights EA PARC

Dear Committee Members,

I attended the last meeting at Scarlett Heights and plan to attend tomorrow’s meeting at Scarlett. I have an alternative suggestion to closure for Scarlett Heights. [ I have copied individuals previously emailed for continuity.]

As mentioned by one of the facilitators/spokespersons at the last meeting, the demand for French Lan- guage education is growing. Also in the presentation was the fact Richview CI offers both French and English programs and is operating at 112% capacity.

Why does the TDSB not take a page from Universities who have multiple campus locations? [ex. Glen- don Campus, York University, Mississauga Campus, UofT]

Scarlett could become Richview Collegiate-French campus. The rebranding of Scarlett as Richview’s French Campus would negate the current negative image of Scarlett with the positive image that Rich- view enjoys. The two schools are close enough that resources could be shared. A balanced and diversified offering of classes is quite possible with some teachers alternating days between schools. My son attends Richview and he has a teacher that is only on site days 1 & 3. I assume that same teacher is teaching at a different school on days 2 & 4.

Besides the sharing of teaching resources, extra-curricular sport teams, band and clubs could be expanded. Technology would allow clubs to meet via SKYPE or other video conferencing effectively mixing the student bodies. A shared Student Council would be great training in negotiations and the balancing of ideas.

The current plan to close Scarlett seems to be shortsighted and contrary to the “The Long Term Pro- gram and Accommodation plan 2016-2015” .

- Page 11 of the Plan talks about the Vertical Growth expected in Toronto, exactly what is happening along Eglinton Avenue. - Page 19 of the LT Plan talks about this specific Pupil A Review but does not mention closure I quote,” This study would consider the rebranding of the schools and/or augmenting program opportunities as a means of attracting students to the area while achieving an efficient use of space among this cluster of schools.” - Page 64 of the LT plan does talk about moving about moving the French Immersion program in 2019- 2020 north to WestHumber or Thistletown or south to Lakeshore Collegiate. Neither make sense as Scarlett is more centrally located, is closer to the Subway and the crosstown Eglinton LRT means it is perfectly located for easy transit access from the west, east, north or south.

One final question is why is Central Etobicoke not included in this PARC? They are operating at only 27% capacity. They could merge nicely with Kipling.

Sincerely

Appendix I

Summary of Comments Received from the City of Toronto

Prior to the establishment of a Pupil Accommodation Review, school boards are to request technical information from the local municipality where a planned Pupil Accommodation Review will occur. To satisfy this requirement, TDSB Planning staff corresponded with representatives from the City of Toronto to receive comments.

City of Toronto representatives from the Community Planning, Children’s Services, Social De- velopment, and Parks and Recreation departments were consulted on this group of schools in Oc- tober 2016. A summary of the technical information and comments received from the City of Toronto about Scarlett Heights EA, Kipling CI and Richview CI is provided in the following pages.

The information provided by the City to TDSB represents an initial assessment of each TDSB property included in the 2016-2017 PARCs. These comments are based on the City's own criteria to assess its interest in school properties, the Community Asset Evaluation Framework, which was adopted by City Council at its meeting of July 12-15, 2016 (item EX 16.21). These comments are an early review of potential City interest under the following categories: Child Care, Green Space and Recreation, Community Programming, and Growth. The information provided by the City is to inform TDSB's analysis of each school site through the 2016-2017 PARCs and does not represent a prioritization of City interests, or identify an intent to acquire a school property at this time.

City of Toronto Response to Toronto District School Board Request for Early Comments 2016-2017 PARCs

Name of Site:

Kipling CI 380 The Westway M9R1H4 Etobicoke York District

Growth Comments:  Official Plan Designation: Neighbourhoods

Community Programming Comments:  Area is not designated as a City of Toronto Neighbourhood Improvement Area (Willowridge- Martingrove-Richview)  Access to Community Spaces for Meeting in the Neighbourhood is below the equity cut off for Toronto (Red)  Level of Social Marginalization in the Neighbourhood is above the equity cut off for Toronto, but below the target level (Yellow)

Child Care and Early Learning Comments:  There is no child care located in this school.  Ward 4 is a priority ward for capital investment.  Additional infant spaces are required to meet the targets outlined in Children’s Services Capital Strategy 2015-2019. There are no proposed child care capital projects located in the vicinity of this school and no expansion of any adjacent child care centres on the horizon.

Green Space and Recreation Comments:  Parks, Forestry & Recreation does not provide recreation programming at this location.  The school site is located in an area with the 2nd highest quintile of parkland provision.  There is relatively high canopy tree coverage in the surrounding area.

City of Toronto Response to Toronto District School Board Request for Early Comments 2016-2017 PARCs

Name of Site:

Richview CI 1738 Islington Avenue M9A3N2 Etobicoke York District

Growth Comments:  Official Plan Designation: Neighbourhoods  Heritage: Potential  Large Site – Official Plan Large Site Policies would apply

Community Programming Comments:  Area is not designated as a City of Toronto Neighbourhood Improvement Area (Princess- Rosethorn)  Access to Community Spaces for Meeting in the Neighbourhood is below the equity cut off for Toronto (Red)  Level of Social Marginalization in the Neighbourhood is low for Toronto (at/above the target) (Green)

Child Care and Early Learning Comments:  There is no child care located in this school.  Ward 3 is not a priority for capital investment.

Green Space and Recreation Comments:  Parks, Forestry & Recreation does not provide recreation programming at this location.  The school site is adjacent to the Eglinton Multi-Use Recreational Trail, in an area with the middle quintile of parkland provision.  There is relatively high canopy tree coverage in the surrounding area.

City of Toronto Response to Toronto District School Board Request for Early Comments 2016-2017 PARCs

Name of Site:

Scarlett Heights EA 15 Trehorne Drive M9P1N8 Etobicoke York District

Growth Comments:  Official Plan Designation: Neighbourhoods; Mixed-Use immediately to the north

Child Care and Early Learning Comments:  There is no child care located in this school.  Ward 4 is a priority for capital investment.  Additional infant spaces are required to meet the targets outlined in Children’s Services Capital Strategy 2015-2019. There are no proposed child care capital projects located in the vicinity of this school and no expansion of any adjacent child care centres on the horizon.

Green Space and Recreation Comments:  Parks, Forestry & Recreation does not provide recreation programming at this location.  The school site is located in an area with the middle quintile of parkland provision.  There is relatively high canopy tree coverage in the surrounding area.

Appendix J

Summary of Comments Received from other Public Agencies and Community Partners

TDSB’s annual meeting regarding Community Planning and Partnerships was held on 31 May 2016. The meeting was attended by representatives from the City of Toronto along with many other public agencies and community partners. Of the three secondary schools named in the proposed Pupil Accommodation Review, two have space available for potential partnerships: Scarlett Heights EA and Kipling CI.

No specific interest in was expressed in either of these two schools.

Appendix K

Amendments to Proposed Option in Initial Staff Report

Initial Staff Report Final Staff Report Student Accommodation and Program Plan Student Accommodation and Program Plan

Boundary Changes

1. That the secondary attendance boundary for  No change. Kipling CI be expanded to include the majority of the Scarlett Heights EA attendance area (north of Eglinton Avenue West), effective 30 June 2018; and  No change.

2. That the secondary attendance boundary for Richview CI be expanded to include a portion of the current Scarlett Heights EA attendance area south of Eglinton Avenue West (known as the Buttonwood Hill community), effec-  That Grade 9 students who register to attend tive 30 June 2018. Scarlett Heights EA for the 2017-18 school year, attend their designated school based on the modified attendance boundaries outlined above, effective 30 June 2017.

Other Changes

 That a process be initiated in the 2017-18 school year to determine a new name for Kipling CI, with the new name being implemented effective 1 September 2018.