Lakehead Public Schools Renewal
Jun 2, 2016
The Lakehead District School Board is committed to the success and well-being of every student.
An initial staff report was presented by administration to the Lakehead District School Board Trustees on February 9 with details on proposed North Side and South Side Renewal Plans, as well as a proposed Renewal Plan for Hyde Park/Kingsway Park.
The plan presents a vision for the future that is focused on renewing and reinvigorating the Lakehead Public Schools system through school consolidations, renovations and new facility construction.
The proposed school renewal plan is based solidly on:
- Academic excellence, personal success and well-being for every student;
- Safe, equitable and inclusive school communities;
- Cutting-edge technology in every classroom;
- Significant investments in learning environments and facilities.
This section contains information pertinent to the process:
- 02/09/16 – Letter from the Director
- 02/09/16 – Initial Staff Report
- 02/09/16 – Policy 9010 Pupil Accommodation Review
- 02/09/16 – News Release of February 9, 2016
- 02/09/16 – South Side Renewal Plan
- 02/09/16 – North Side Renewal Plan
- 02/09/16 – Hyde Park/Kingsway Park Renewal Plan
- 02/16/16 – News Release of February 16, 2016
- 02/17/16 – North Side Renewal Plan Timelines
- 02/17/16 – South Side Renewal Plan Timelines
- 02/23/16 – Notice of Pupil Accommodation Review
- 04/29/16 – Kingsway Park Renewal funded by Provincial Govt.
- 06/23/16 – Final Staff Report
- 06/23/16 – News Release of June 23, 2016
- 06/24/16 – Renewal Delegation Information
ARC Meetings – Minutes and Documentation
March 29, 2016
An orientation meeting for the South Side Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) was held at the Victoria Park Training Centre. The purpose of the meeting was to review Policy 9010 Pupil Accommodation Review as well as the initial staff report and school information profiles, and to discuss the meeting norms, terms of reference, and the role and responsibilities of the ARC members. Committee members also reviewed feedback received from the online School Renewal Survey.
- To review the minutes of the meeting, click here.
- To review the presentation provided at the meeting, click here.
- To review South Side Renewal survey feedback, click here.
April 4, 2016
An orientation meeting for the North Side Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) was held at the Victoria Park Training Centre. The purpose of the meeting was to review Policy 9010 Pupil Accommodation Review as well as the initial staff report and school information profiles, and to discuss the meeting norms, terms of reference, and the role and responsibilities of the ARC members. Committee members also reviewed feedback received from the online School Renewal Survey.
- To review the minutes of the meeting, click here.
- To review the presentation provided at the meeting, click here.
- To review North Side Renewal survey feedback, click here.
April 7, 2016
The South Side ARC first public meeting was held on April 7, 2016 at Westgate Collegiate and Vocational Institute.
- To review the minutes of the meeting, click here.
- To review the presentation provided at the meeting, click here.
April 11, 2016
The North Side ARC first public meeting was held on April 11, 2016 at Superior Collegiate and Vocational Institute.
- To review the minutes of the meeting, click here.
- To review the presentation provided at the meeting, click here
April 18, 2016
A working meeting of the South Side Accommodation Review Committee was held on April 18, 2016.
- To review the minutes of the meeting, click here.
- To review the SSSAA School Renewal Report, please click here.
April 19, 2016
A working meeting of the North Side Accommodation Review Committee was held on April 19, 2016.
- To review the minutes of the meeting, click here.
- To review the SSSAA School Renewal Report, please click here.
April 28, 2016
A meeting was held at the Jim McCuaig Education Centre on April 28, 2016 with administration and affected single- and upper-tier municipalities, First Nations, and community partners that expressed an interest in being part of the process.
- To review the minutes of the meeting, click here.
- To review the presentation provided at the meeting, click here
May 9, 2016
Parents and guardians of students with special needs were invited to provide feedback about the Renewal Plan at a meeting held at Victoria Park Training Centre on May 9, 2016.
- To review the minutes of the meeting, click here.
- To review the presentation provided at the meeting, click here
May 31, 2016
A working meeting of the North Side Accommodation Review Committee was held on May 31, 2016.
- To review the minutes of the meeting, click here.
- To review the Student Input Survey Results, please click here.
June 1, 2016
A working meeting of the South Side Accommodation Review Committee was held on June 1, 2016.
- To review the minutes of the meeting, click here.
- To review the Student Input Survey Results, please click here.
June 6, 2016
A public meeting of the South Side Accommodation Review Committee was held on June 6, 2016.
- To review the minutes of the meeting, click here.
- To review the presentation provided at the meeting, please click here.
June 8, 2016
A public meeting of the North Side Accommodation Review Committee was held on June 8, 2016.
- To review the minutes of the meeting, click here.
- To review the presentation provided at the meeting, please click here.
June 13, 2016
A working meeting of the South Side Accommodation Review Committee was held on June 13, 2016.
- To review the minutes of the meeting, click here.
June 16, 2016
A working meeting of the North Side Accommodation Review Committee was held on June 16, 2016.
- To review the minutes of the meeting, click here.
More Information
Everything that you need to know about the Lakehead Public Schools Renewal Plan – questions and answers, timelines and how you can get involved is available here in a convenient slide show!
Questions regarding the Lakehead Public Schools Renewal Plan can be directed to renewal@lakeheadschools.ca or by calling 807-625-5214.
The Ministry of Education has provided a document with more information on how school boards involve parents and community in the review process. The document, “Guide to Pupil Accommodation Reviews” is available here.
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions section.
(Updated 06/JUN/16)
The Frequently Asked Questions section will be continuously updated throughout the Renewal Process. If you have a question that has not been addressed in this section, please submit it to renewal@lakeheadschools.ca and the answer will be posted as soon as possible.
