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UPDATE: Thank you for providing your feedback regarding the Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Boundary Review. This consultation is now closed to contributions.
What is a boundary review?
A school's attendance boundaries are influenced by many factors, such as the construction of new housing developments or a new school. Sometimes, HWDSB will need to make adjustments to school boundaries to balance enrolments between schools. A boundary change only happens when it is necessary.
This review will consider the Gatestone Elementary School and Shannen Koostachin Elementary School boundaries. Shannen Koostachin currently has a high enrolment due to residential development. Staff recommend a boundary review to better balance enrolments and better utilize existing available space at Gatestone Elementary School.
We want to hear from you
We recognize that boundary reviews can have a large impact on families. You are invited to share your input regarding this review through one of the tools below or at the Public Meeting (details below).
Public Meeting *REVISED DATE* December 5, 2023 6:00 PM Gatestone Elementary School, Gymnasium 127 Gatestone Dr, Hamilton, ON L8J 3Z5
UPDATE: Thank you for providing your feedback regarding the Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Boundary Review. This consultation is now closed to contributions.
What is a boundary review?
A school's attendance boundaries are influenced by many factors, such as the construction of new housing developments or a new school. Sometimes, HWDSB will need to make adjustments to school boundaries to balance enrolments between schools. A boundary change only happens when it is necessary.
This review will consider the Gatestone Elementary School and Shannen Koostachin Elementary School boundaries. Shannen Koostachin currently has a high enrolment due to residential development. Staff recommend a boundary review to better balance enrolments and better utilize existing available space at Gatestone Elementary School.
We want to hear from you
We recognize that boundary reviews can have a large impact on families. You are invited to share your input regarding this review through one of the tools below or at the Public Meeting (details below).
Public Meeting *REVISED DATE* December 5, 2023 6:00 PM Gatestone Elementary School, Gymnasium 127 Gatestone Dr, Hamilton, ON L8J 3Z5
Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Boundary Review has finished this stage
At the May 8 board meeting, the Trustees approved the initiation of a boundary review consultation.
Boundary Review Advisory Panel Meeting
Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Boundary Review has finished this stage
Meeting Date: November 14, 2023
A Boundary Review Advisory Panel will meet which includes representatives from both schools. The Advisory Panel will review topics such as rationale for the change, recommended boundary changes, and impacts on enrolment, facility utilization, and transportation. The purpose of the Advisory Panel is to provide feedback and advice to staff.
Pubic Meeting
Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Boundary Review has finished this stage
Meeting Date: December 5, 2023
A public meeting is held to invite input from the community regarding the boundary information.
Boundary Review Advisory Panel Meeting
Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Boundary Review has finished this stage
Meeting Date: December 12, 2023
A second Boundary Review Advisory Panel meeting is held, typically after the public meeting, in order to discuss broader community input.
Community Consultation and Engagement Review
Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Boundary Review has finished this stage
Staff will review community and advisory panel feedback and create a report with recommendations.
Report to Board of Trustees
Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Boundary Review has finished this stage
Timeline: January to February 2024
A report will be presented at a Board of Trustees meeting.
Implementation
Gatestone and Shannen Koostachin Boundary Review is currently at this stage
Proposed boundary changes will be implemented for September 2024.