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Option 1: Boundary Changes

This option would involve adjusting existing boundaries/designated communities of a school attendance area.

In tricider, comments are captured as Ideas, support is captured as Votes and additional feedback is captured as Pros and Cons. Ideas that garner the most support rise to the top of the list. Please note that just because an idea rises to the top of the list does not necessarily mean it will be implemented. The decision-making process will consider all combined input and feedback along with CBE values and planning principles, available space in schools, financial sustainability, government legislation and more. Together, all of this must be carefully considered in making recommendations and decisions.


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Ideas
Pros and cons
 
Votes
Walk-zone communities should not be re-designated to a further away school.
In-person session March 21, 2018
 
Kids that have a designated "walking school" should not have to be forced to now walk further or ... more
by J
11
 
There is a gap between 10 ST & 14 ST NW where there is no designated 7-9 school, yet Branton is a... more
by Brendyn Seymour
5
 
People choose where to live based on ability to walk to school. Suddenly not having that option ... more
by B
3
 
50
Vote

KD, Kaaren Murray, Jo and 47 more

At junior high level we must also look at ease of public transit to get to school. Far NW communities being re-designated would have VERY long bus rides.
In-person session March 21, 2018
 
Perhaps working with Calgary Transit more effectively to have better transit access, more "Time o... more
by Dave
5
 
While I can appreciate the frustration with families who live in the outer suburbs of Calgary, I ... more
11
 
A community built under authorization of the city should have good transit service otherwise shou... more
by Guillermo
2
 
This is clearly an issue - it would seem logical to redraw boundaries so that more people in the ... more
by David Keegan
4
 
Branton and Aberhart are both within walking distance to c-train stations so if any communities a... more
by sjjenkins@shaw.ca
2
44
Vote

Jo, AMP, Lee-Ann Bainbridge and 41 more

Opportunity: Resurvey new(ish) NW communities (Tuscany, Royal Oak, Rocky Ridge...) to gauge interest for dual track (Enlgish and French Immersion) in new Tuscany school and William Pratt school.
In-person session March 6, 2018
 
There's a finite number of kids entering the system each year, whether they go to French Immersio... more
5
42
Vote

Luis N., M, Jessica and 39 more

Opportunity: Revise boundaries in general to redistribute communities to other schools to maximize spaces - children closer to homes.
In-person session March 6, 2018
 
This is the best option. Kids don't have to take the school bus for a long trip, especially in th... more
2
 
The school bus is the cheapest child care out there. I want a long bus ride so I can work during ... more
by C
 
Boundaries should be revised so kids can attend french immersion (or any language option for that... more
by Erica
1
 
There is a gap between 10 ST & 14 ST NW where there is no designated 7-9 school, yet Branton is a... more
by Brendyn Seymour
5
36
Vote

Luis N., Kaaren Murray, Jo and 33 more

Opportunity: Is there a possibility for new dual track in elementary and middle schools in NW quadrant?
In-person session March 6, 2018
 
Adding a new dual track school makes the most long term sense in a school system with such growth... more
by A
1
29
Vote

Luis N., M, Jessica and 26 more

Look at opportunities to revise boundaries that reduce average commute times and move attendance from high utilization schools to lower utilization schools. (i.e., G.P. Vanier increase boundaries and for Branton decrease boundaries).
In-person session March 21, 2018
 
Without changing walk boundaries
10
 
Or increasing public transit bus times.
 
There is a gap between 10 ST & 14 ST NW where there is no designated 7-9 school, yet Branton is a... more
by Brendyn Seymour
2
27
Vote

Kaaren Murray, Jo, M and 24 more

If communities are re-designated, please give consideration for younger siblings (who may have been re-designated) so that they may follow their older siblings (i.e., grandfather younger siblings during phase in of new designations).
In-person session March 21, 2018
 
Siblings of students in a school already grandfathered - this would only be if a student's siblin... more
6
 
Sibling rule should be kept as a priority to foster security in students and shared-experience in... more
by User#8675309
2
25
Vote

Jo, **, JP Folz and 22 more

Do not change walk zones.
In-person session March 21, 2018
 
Families who live in the walk zone for Banff Trail, Branton and Aberhart should not be impacted b... more
by Susan
4
 
Walk zones could be increased from 2.4km to 3km in junior/senior high, allowing those who still l... more
by User#8675309
5
21
Vote

KT, Kb, T and 18 more

Opportunity: Shift boundaries to put far North and NW communities to Hidden Valley elementary.
In-person session March 6, 2018
 
Far north makes sense (eg Sage Hill, Evanston, Coventry Hills etc) but not more westerly communit... more
6
 
This makes sense for communities North like Kincora, Sage Hill, Evanston etc. Some of these commu... more
by steph
3
 
Kids in Kincora and Evanston community have been already able to go to Hidden Valley School Frenc... more
by Yi Chiang
20
Vote

Jo, M, JP Folz and 17 more

Far North has a long way to bus to King George - adding a program and changing boundaries could help decrease bus times.
In-person session March 21, 2018
16
Vote

Millie Adam, Mom of 2, Sarah Andre and 13 more

Challenge: Close to school but on wrong side of boundary (e.g., on east side of 14 St. NW for Branton).
In-person session April 9, 2018
 
There is a gap between 10 ST & 14 ST NW where there is no designated 7-9 school, yet Branton is a... more
by Brendyn Seymour
2
 
Increasing walk zone from 2.4km to 3km for junior high schools would solve this.
by User#8675309
2
14
Vote

Jo, Lee-Ann Bainbridge, Krista Phillips and 11 more

When boundaries are changed, lock the change for six years.
In-person session March 6, 2018
 
Six years is just an arbitrary number. The program needs to be flexible so that it can change whe... more
by User#8675309
2
 
It does make sense to have some visibility into future boundary changes. Perhaps rather than "loc... more
by MikeFoxtrot
2
 
While I am not sure of the time to "lock" changes it is important to ensure that boundaries do no... more
by jjroot
15
Vote

Narda Simpson, P14, P13 and 12 more

Opportunity: Adjust boundary to fill schools with enrolment below capacity.
In-person session April 9, 2018
14
Vote

Jessica, MikeFoxtrot, Tom and 11 more

Look at schools that have space currently used for administration purposes or other smaller alternative programs that aren't full and put French instruction there. That will directly change the boundaries at that and neighbouring communities.
In-person session March 21, 2018
 
This seems to have a lot of potential: there is existing school-type space available being used ... more
by David Keegan
1
13
Vote

Jo, Jessica, David Keegan and 10 more

Opportunity: To be enrolled to the school outside of your designated area if there is room there?
In-person session April 9, 2018
 
Only to be potentially kicked out later if their population nears capacity. Out-Of-Area kids are ... more
 
This may be a favourable option if on an existing border and/or to stay with classmates from elem... more
by Jo
1
10
Vote

Lee-Ann Bainbridge, Kelly, Emma and 7 more

Opportunity: Consider voluntary transfer.
In-person session March 6, 2018
10
Vote

Tom, Susan, Tessa and 7 more

If boundaries are changed, allow already enrolled students (families) the option to choose whether to relocate or stay in order to ensure children's wellbeing (stability, emotional attachment to school, etc)
by Alexandra Contreras
 
For early immersion, grandfathering boundary changes makes sense, since the change in demand will... more
by MikeFoxtrot
1
 
The CBE mandate is success for each and every student... "We believe that learning empowers stude... more
1
 
Student mobility or changing schools has a -.34 Effect size (John Hattie) on learning. We need t... more
by jjroot
8
Vote

sjjenkins@shaw.ca, Gloriday8, :) and 5 more

Rocky Ridge and Royal Oak zones change to be part of Hidden Valley K-3 then Valley Creek 4-9.
In-person session March 21, 2018
 
Hidden Valley and Valley Creek school are already heavily packed with current student numbers. Un... more
by Yi Chiang
3
 
By my understanding of the student enrollment numbers, this kind of adjustment would seem to make... more
by David Keegan
1
9
Vote

Jessica, Susan, P7 and 6 more

Opportunity: Optional boundaries.
In-person session March 6, 2018
 
If this means families have completely open choice of what school to enroll in, then this puts sc... more
by teacher
9
Vote

AMP, Emma, P7 and 6 more

If you redraw boundaries, is it only for new students or would a cohort be split? This would be stressful.
In-person session March 21, 2018
 
Ok if it affects only new students.
1
 
I would say only okay if its new students and an older sibling isn't attending the school already
by Doug
1
7
Vote

NC, sarah, P5 and 4 more

Challenge: Current boundaries appear inconsistent with principles of minimizing commute distance and keeping cohort together (e.g., Brandon and NW area).
In-person session April 9, 2018
 
Distance should be a primary factor in determining where students will attend. With over-capacity... more
by User#8675309
1
7
Vote

Jessica, Emma, P5 and 4 more

Challenge: Based on 2018 numbers there is NOT enough capacity so that boundary changes would not really help much.
In-person session April 9, 2018
 
Any schools slightly under capacity this year will surely be at/over capacity in a few years time... more
7
Vote

NC, P6, P5 and 4 more

Opportunity: Late immersion to Vanier where there is capacity.
In-person session March 6, 2018
 
NO - blending is good.
10
 
If we had an opportunity to enroll our kids in late immersion to Spanish and Mandarin would that ... more
by C
 
There is a LOT of benefit to blending early and late in one school, for both streams.
by teacher
2
8
Vote

Mom of 2, Tom, P6 and 5 more

Opportunity: Should diversity of culture and income level be taken into consideration when making boundaries (i.e., making more mixed diverse cultures to support all learners).
In-person session April 9, 2018
7
Vote

teacher, P6, P5 and 4 more

Difficult to comment when we don't have any ideas about "how" they would change. Re: how does it affect me?
In-person session March 21, 2018
7
Vote

teacher, *, sarah and 4 more

Why are proximate neighbourhoods not being prioritized, i.e., Varsity Acres SE catchment is closer to Banff Trail. Royal Oak/Rocky Ridge relatively closer to Varsity.
In-person session March 21, 2018
7
Vote

Jessica, P6, P5 and 4 more

Makes sense to change as new schools open and population changes.
In-person session March 21, 2018
7
Vote

P7, P6, P5 and 4 more

A map that showed other CBE schools in the area would be helpful.
In-person session March 21, 2018
7
Vote

Jo, P6, P5 and 4 more

No changes.
In-person session April 9, 2018
6
Vote

Kb, P5, P4 and 3 more

Look at option of making Hidden Valley/Valley Creek schools single track French immersion and expanding boundaries.
In-person session April 9, 2018
 
Panaroma Hills please.
 
Evanston as well please
by Emma
 
Panorama Hills has space!
 
Hidden Valley English portion is only accepting Hidden Valley/Hanson Ranch i.e. it is full. This... more
by B
5
Vote

Jessica, David Keegan, Emma and 2 more

Challenge: A boundary change solution seems to only be buying a bit of time.
In-person session March 6, 2018
 
Or it may change again.
 
True ... boundary change does not make sense. You need a new school with a declining population t... more
by A
5
Vote

Celeste, NC, P3 and 2 more

Bring in/close boundary: concerned about small children spending too much time on the bus and being up too early/home late.
In-person session March 21, 2018
 
Unless you are privileged enough to be a stay at home parent or can afford a nanny long bus rides... more
by C
6
Vote

Jessica, P5, P4 and 3 more

This would work well for equalizing student population of Brandon and Georges P. Vanier. Re-distribute catchment area for these two schools.
In-person session March 6, 2018
 
Not a great option.
1
6
Vote

Jessica, P5, P4 and 3 more

Opportunity: Grandfathered elementary kids should have priority over late immersion.
In-person session March 6, 2018
 
NO - late immersion is valuable too.
12
 
12-14 years is an ideal age in the development of a child to add a second language when it is not... more
by User#8675309
3
 
Some students have speech delays in the early years which makes it not ideal to enter a language ... more
by User
2
 
Many families made the decision to go with regular stream schools knowing late French Immersion w... more
by David Keegan
3
 
Late French Immersion is mainly a students choice (looking forward to the challenge, etc.) while ... more
by Jessica
2
8
Vote

Kat, David Keegan, NC and 5 more

Decision should also be considered for students who will be joining the program/showing interests. I refer to students who are currently in lower grades who want to get into late French Immersion program.
In-person session April 9, 2018
5
Vote

Jessica, David Keegan, Susan and 2 more

Suggested principle: Kids won't have to drive past one French Immersion school to get to "theirs" as a result of a boundary change.
In-person session March 6, 2018
5
Vote

Jessica, David Keegan, MikeFoxtrot and 2 more

Opportunity: Boundary change would go with other options (i.e., program expansion).
In-person session March 6, 2018
5
Vote

Jessica, David Keegan, Susan and 2 more

Not a "child first" decision as they would leave a source of stability in their lives.
In-person session March 21, 2018
5
Vote

:), NC, Stacey and 2 more

This has a big effect on transportation budgets.
In-person sessions March 21, 2018
 
Could help keep costs down if boundaries support shorter commutes
3
5
Vote

S, P4, P3 and 2 more

Change boundaries for bussed students to fill underutilized schools to capacity.
In-person session April 9, 2018
4
Vote

Jessica, SF, Susan and 1 more

I am okay with boundary changes. My kid is already taking transit. If we can keep travel times reasonable, I can accommodate.
In-person session March 21, 2018
4
Vote

Jessica, MikeFoxtrot, P2 and 1 more

Challenge: What if there are multiple children at a school would all move at once or gradual transition?
In-person session March 6, 2018
 
Splitting families up (not ideal, smaller families).
5
3
Vote
P1
P2
sarah
Look at the far NW schools with declining enrollment (eg Panorama Hills). Build a new program there starting with a dual track and service Panorama, Kincora and Evanston.
 
If capacity is growing at schools with declining enrollment, this sounds like a great option: ad... more
by David Keegan
3
Vote
David Keegan
Jessica
Mom of 1
Meets priority of having schools close to home.
In-person session April 9, 2018
3
Vote
Jessica
P1
P2
Question: King George is considered 86% utilization but feels tight. How do the utilization rates factor in? What equations used to determine these?
In-person session April 9, 2018
3
Vote
Christina Stobart
Janamcpherson
P1
Opportunity: Consider what are the other attributes drawing enrolment (e.g., Branton vs Vanier. Branton has a great sports program.)
In-person session April 9, 2018
3
Vote
P1
P2
S
? Redesignate Rocky Ridge -> VAS vs. Banff Trail. Shift a number of VAS communities to Banff Trail.
In-person session March 6, 2018
3
Vote
P1
P2
P3
Question: Branton stats say highest enrolment in 5 years will be 800 yet has 835 capacity. Not over limit yet appears they are restricting capacity. Numbers on chart don't match message???
In-person session March 6, 2018
3
Vote
Jessica
P1
P2
There is a gap between 10 ST & 14 ST NW where there is no designated 7-9 school, yet Branton is a 5 min bike ride! Please add this area to the Branton walk zone boundary as it is closer than areas currently within the walk boundary (note: G.P. Vanier is twice the distance as Branton).
by Brendyn Seymour
 
Even east of 10St Branton is closer, yet we are designated to Vanier. Only 2K to Branton and 4K t... more
by Mom of 2
1
2
Vote
Brendyn
Mom of 2
Is there any plans to survey communities in develop. if they would like alternative prog. options?
In-person session March 6, 2018
 
Enrolment in Calgary FRIMM preschools would also be a useful barometer.
by MikeFoxtrot
2
Vote
Katy Emanuel
P1
Distance/traffic key in re-doing boundaries!
In-person session March 6, 2018
2
Vote
Jessica
P1
Opportunity: Could south schools (i.e., Bishop Pinkman) accommodate some of the north area demand for Grade 7-9 continuing and late French Immersion?
In-person session March 6, 2018
2
Vote
P1
P2
Opportunity: Are there boundary change options south of the Bow?
In-person session March 6, 2018
2
Vote
P1
P2
Opportunity: Offer flexibility at community boundaries.
In-person session March 6, 2018
2
Vote
P1
P2
Boundary changes AND open more programs. (poor Evanston! They need one!).
In-person session March 21, 2018
2
Vote
P1
Susan
Opportunity: Does 12 Mile Coulee school have space to accommodate dual track?
In-person session March 6, 2018
 
They do not, they are pretty much at capacity
by User
2
Vote
P1
P2
Opportunity: Central registration.
In-person session March 6, 2018
 
Why? Siblings could attend two different schools.
2
Vote
Celeste
P1
Pls re-consider the boundary of the Branton School.
1
Vote
Jessica
We should preserve the ability for students to attend nearby schools, rather than drive/bus past them to get to their designated school.
by David Keegan
1
Vote
Jessica
Community first. Schools are an exstention of what already exists. Stop reinventing the wheel.
1
Vote
Jessica
Please exhaust all other options before going to this one. This will be the most disruptive to children that have settled into their schools.
by SPM
1
Vote
:)
What is the most available school?
In-person session March 6, 2018
1
Vote
P1
New high school spots needed.
In-person session April 9, 2018
1
Vote
P1
Opportunity: Dual track at Evanston.
In-person session March 6, 2018
1
Vote
P1
Curently the designated Late French immersion for the students from Hillhurst/ Kensington is 7 km away compare to 1.3 km away Branton school. This has create unnecessary transportation issues.
0
Vote
Challenge: Large catchment areas already.
In-person session March 6, 2018
0
Vote
Challenge: What is total system capacity?
In-person session March 6, 2018
0
Vote
What schools in NW will be decreasing in numbers?
In-person session March 21, 2018
0
Vote

Comments

Jo

There are 68 "ideas" in this section alone, each with up to 5 comments/arguments, some with none. Surely there could have been some editing to group ideas to come up with 25-30 at most? This is already an arduous process and I've only reviewed one option! My level of engagement is already waning...

Mon, Apr 30, 2018

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