Orchard Park Boundary Review

This presentation was given at the November 24th ratepayers’ meeting concerning the boundary review taking place affecting Orchard Park Public School.

Changes Proposed to Orchard Park Public School

The Orchard Park Parent Council has prepared a
Boundary review fact sheet.

A Boundary Changes could have Orchard Park projected enrollment at 600+ students!
• NO Green Space – new school & parking areas will cover the property!
• NO Soccer pitch!
• NO Baseball diamond!
• Portables – Guaranteed!

Attend the “Boundary Review Community Meeting”
• November 28th, 6:30 pm at Eagle Heights (childcare provided)

ARC Update

Upcoming meeting dates for the Sherwood Forest Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) are:

* Wednesday Sept 8th at Sherwood Forest School
* Wednesday Oct 13 – location TBA

Both meetings are at 7:00 p.m.

The ARC is dealing with the Board’s recommendation to close Sherwood Forest Public School.

Agendas and minutes from the ARC’s meetings are posted at http://www.tvdsb.ca/board.cfm?subpage=102817

Members of the community are invited to speak at the ARC meetings. The ARC Public Consultation Form is available at http://www.tvdsb.ca/files/89379/ARC%20Public%20Consultation%20Form.pdf. This form must be submitted to the Board not less than 8 days ahead of the meeting.

As part of the Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) process related to the proposed closing of Sherwood Forest school, local residents can submit comments to the trustees of the Thames Valley District School Board. The ARC is advisory to the School Board. It is the members of the School Board that ultimately makes the decisions on school closures.

The school board trustees names and contact information is provided at http://www.tvdsb.ca/board.cfm?subpage=79700