Minutes of the Physical Planning and Building Committee meeting
April 2, 2002
Peel District School Board
Minutes of a meeting of the Physical Planning and Building Committee of the Peel District School Board, held in the Brampton Room, the HJA Brown Education Centre, 5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario on Tuesday, April 2, 2002 at 18:00 hours.
Members present:
Steve Kavanagh, Chair
Dian Gray
Sue McFadden
Ruth Thompson
Trustee also present:
Valerie Arnold-Judge
Absent (apologies received):
Beryl Ford
Warren Kennedy
Administration:
Randy Wright, Controller, Planning and Accommodation (Executive Member)
Wayne McNally, Controller of Operations Services (Back-up Member)
Leo Kazlovskis, Superintendent of Schools
Judith Nyman, Associate Director of Education - Educational Services
Tony Pontes, Superintendent of Schools
David Thomas, Superintendent of Schools
Marlene Vieira, Board Reporter
1. Approval of Agenda
The following change was made:
Item 3.1 Minutes of the Physical Planning and Building Committee Meeting, February 25, 2002 (circulated)
PB-45, moved by Sue McFadden, that the agenda be approved, as amended.
.............. carried
(2/3 majority)
2. Conflict of Interest
There were no declarations of conflict of interest.
3. Delegation: Anand Bejaimal re Proposed Boundary Change for The Humberview School
Anand Bejaimal delegated the Physical Planning and Building Committee regarding his concerns about the proposed boundary change for The Humberview School, (on this evening's agenda) which would reassign secondary students living in the Vales of Castlemore area of Brampton from Chinguacousy Secondary School to The Humberview. He spoke from a written brief which was submitted later in the meeting. In addition, Anand Bejaimal presented a petition, also submitted later, containing 418 signatures of parents residing in the Vales of Castlemore opposed to the boundary change.
The delegation elaborated on the following points in his presentation: unfavourable community response; students' opposition to the boundary change; inconsistency with the neighbourhood school concept (Peel DSB Policy #46); alienation from the northeastern section of Brampton; inability to participate in before and after school programs; burden of transportation (2.5 hours per day of travel time); additional transportation cost; pro forma consultation.
Anand Bejaimal concluded his delegation by outlining his community's alternative recommendations to the proposed boundary change, which included: rental of school space; sharing of accommodation with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic DSB; redefining the existing school boundaries; using existing school facilities in Malton; additions and renovations to existing schools. He urged the Committee to reject the proposal for the boundary change for The Humberview.
Questions of clarification from Committee Members were then responded to by the delegation.
4. Minutes of the Meeting of the Physical Planning and Building Committee, held February 25, 2002
PB-46, moved by Ruth Thompson, that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Physical Planning and Building Committee, held February 25, 2002, be approved.
.............. carried
5. Written Questions / Notices of Motion
There were no written questions or notices of motion.
6. The Humberview School Boundary Expansion (Secondary)
Superintendent of Schools, Tony Pontes provided background information on the report and recommendation to expand the southern boundary for The Humberview School. He explained that the Board expects a significant enrolment increase at Chinguacousy Secondary School in the upcoming five-year period. Current enrolment projection for the 2002/03 school year will require 16 portables there, while The Humberview has space for additional students. Tony Pontes advised that the proposed boundary change would reduce the need for portables at Chinguacousy Secondary School, while increasing flexibility for program opportunities for students at The Humberview. He reported that there was community consultation on March 5, 2002 and, based on input at that meeting, amendments were made to the boundary proposal. These included allowing students currently in Grade 8 at Earnscliffe Senior Public School or Robert J. Lee Public School the option of attending either Chinguacousy Secondary School or The Humberview School.
Questions of clarification from trustees were then responded to by the administration.
PB-47, moved by Dian Gray, that the Physical Planning and Building Committee recommends to the Board:
a) That, effective September 2002, The Humberview School boundary be expanded to include the following area:
Commencing at the intersection of Mayfield Road and Airport Road
then east along Mayfield Road to Highway #50
then south along Highway #50 to Castlemore Road
then west along Castlemore Road to Airport Road
then north along Airport Road to the point of commencement
(See APPENDIX I - boundary map and letter to parents).
b) That, all Grade 9 - OAC students new to the area above, after June 30, 2002, be directed to The Humberview School.
c) That, students currently in attendance in Grade 8 at Earnscliffe Senior Public School or Robert J. Lee Public School be eligible for optional attendance at either Chinguacousy Secondary School or The Humberview School with busing. (Note: This does not include the option in future for younger siblings in a family.)
.............. carried
7. Selection of Architect - Fletcher's Meadows Secondary School, Brampton
Controller Wright presented a brief update report on the selection of an architect for the new Fletcher's Meadows Secondary School to be built in Brampton for September 2004 occupancy. He reviewed the process that will be followed, noting that the Preselection Committee will review submissions and short-list five to seven firms. Trustees were polled as to a suitable date for interviewing the short-listed firms, and it was agreed that this would be done on Wednesday, May 1st. The Physical Planning and Building Committee will make a recommendation to the Board, for the selected architect, this May.
PB-48, moved by Dian Gray, that the report re Selection of Architect - Fletcher's Meadows Secondary School, Brampton, be received.
.............. carried
8. Rick Hansen Secondary School - Addition
Controller Wright reported that Rick Hansen Secondary School has continued to experience increased enrolment pressures and has a projected student population of 2,200 for September this year. It is being recommended that a permanent addition of up to 19 classrooms be constructed for the school, with a proposed capacity of 1,680 students. Clarifying information around funding was provided to the Committee.
PB-49, moved by Sue McFadden, that the Physical Planning and Building Committee recommends to the Board:
That, the addition at Rick Hansen Secondary School (a permanent addition of up to 19 classrooms resulting in a proposed total enrolment capacity of 1,680), be approved (APPENDIX II).
.............. carried
9. Herb Campbell Public School - Water Supply, Sewage Disposal, Gymnasium Addition
Randy Wright reported that, as a result of enrolment growth at Herb Campbell Public School, a number of concerns have arisen which need to be addressed. The administration recommends the addition of a gymnasium, as the school does not have an adequate area for gymnasium space or common use. In addition, concerns about the water quality from the current well and the sewage disposal system have been investigated through an engineering study. Staff was advised today that inspection revealed that the current systems for water supply and sewage disposal are adequate for the site. However, it was noted that the Region of Peel is planning to install water services to that area within two to four years. Enrolment growth will be monitored to ensure that the school operates at a sustainable capacity.
Clarifying information was provided in response to various questions from the Committee. As well, it was suggested that staff consider removing the Kinderpak, to provide more space to improve the driveway and parking lot use at the school.
PB-50, moved by Valerie Arnold-Judge, that the Physical Planning and Building Committee recommends to the Board:
That, the Gymnasium Addition at Herb Campbell Public School, be approved (APPENDIX III).
.............. carried
PB-51, moved by Valerie Arnold-Judge, that the report re Herb Campbell Public School - Water Supply and Sewage Disposal, be received.
.............. carried
10. Development Tracking and Enrolment Projects Software
Controller Wright advised that the Planning Services Department has identified the need for upgraded software to assist in enrolment projections, as the rapid and continuing residential growth in Peel has placed increased pressure on staff to accurately project student enrolment. Upgraded software would incorporate the following components: the ability to track inventory and housing development; model enrolment projects that incorporate development tracking information; data incorporated from other sources such as the Board's Student Information System, property assessment records, Statistics Canada and Canada Post; data updated on a frequent basis for use in analyses. Senior Planning Officer, Steve Hare and Planning Officer, John Volek elaborated further on the recommended software. Questions of clarification were then responded to by the administration.
PB-52, moved Valerie Arnold-Judge, that the report re Enrolment Projections and Development Tracking Software, be received.
.............. carried
11. Tender Activity Report
PB-53, moved by Sue McFadden, that the Tender Activity Report for the period February 26, 2002 to March 21, 2002, be received.
.............. carried
12. Question Period
Trustee McFadden commented positively about the construction of the new Churchill Meadows Secondary School.
13. Public Question Period
Anand Bejaimal, who delegated earlier in the meeting, asked why the administration had not considered additions or renovations as options at Chinguacousy Secondary School to accommodate the increased student population in northeast Brampton. He also asked questions about the boundary consultation process. Controller Wright and Chair Kavanagh responded to these questions.
14. In Committee Session
PB-54, moved by Valerie Arnold-Judge, that the Committee move into In Committee Session (19:20 hours).
.............. carried
The Committee moved back into Open Session at 19:50 hours, on a motion by Trustee McFadden.
PB-55, moved by Dian Gray, that the report of the In Committee Session regarding: Update re Northwest Brampton Elementary Schools / Education Centre; Update re Energy Conservation Program, be received, and that the recommendations contained therein, be approved.
.............. carried
15. Adjournment
PB-56, moved by Dian Gray, that the meeting adjourn (19:50 hours).
…………. carried
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