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Board Meeting Highlights for September 2017

For Immediate Release
September 27, 2017

GUELPH, Ontario – The September meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board was held on September 26, 2017. The following provides highlights from the meeting.

Elementary Principal/Vice-Principal Transfers and Appointments

The following Principal and Vice-Principal transfers and appointments are effective October 23, 2017.

Elementary Principal Transfer

Elementary Principal Appointment

Vice-Principal Transfer

Vice-Principal Appointment

West Guelph FI Boundary Review – Final Decision

Trustees approved several recommendations as part of the West Guelph French Immersion (FI) Boundary Review.

In May 2017, staff confirmed that a new FI program will be accommodated at Gateway Drive Public School (JK-3) and Willow Road Public School (grades 4-8).

On May 23, trustees approved the initiation of the West Guelph FI Boundary Review to confirm the new JK-8 FI boundary for Gateway Drive PS and Willow Road PS. The boundary review also examined the impact of the new boundary on Paisley Road Public School and John McCrae Public School, which currently accommodate FI students from West Guelph.

At the September Board Meeting, trustees approved several recommendations, which confirmed the new FI enrolment caps and boundaries for Gateway Drive PS and Willow Road PS, as well as altered FI enrolment caps and boundaries for Paisley Road PS and John McCrae PS.

The new FI boundary includes the area west of the Hanlon Expressway, north of the Speed River and east of the Guelph-Woolwich Townline.

For the full list of approved recommendations, reports, boundary maps and implementation details, please visit www.ugdsb.ca/wgbr.

Erin Sports Field Report

Trustees approved the initiation of a construction project that will redevelop the sports field at Erin Public School.

For several years, the Erin District High School community has advocated for the development of a full-size football/rugby pitch at the Erin DHS/Centre 2000 property. While there are significant limitations to achieving this on the high school property, an opportunity exists to re-envision the outdoor space at Erin PS to meet the needs of both schools.

The staff report, “Erin Sports Fields Recommendation Report” outlines the feasibility and risks of redeveloping the Erin DHS property, alternatives available – including the recommended alternative of redeveloping Erin PS – and details of community engagement between board staff and the Erin PS and Erin DHS communities. The report also outlines proposed site amenities, including a proposed greening concept, and project details and timeline.

The project will be part of the board’s 2017-18 renewal plan.

The next regular monthly meeting will be held by on Tues. October 24, 2017, at the Guelph Board Office, 500 Victoria Road North. Everyone is welcome to attend. The meeting begins at 7 p.m.

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Media contact:
Heather Loney, Communications and Community Engagement Officer
Upper Grand District School Board
519-822-4420 ext.725
[email protected]

Megan Sicoli, Administrative Officer, Communications
Upper Grand District School Board
519-822-4420 ext.764
[email protected]

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