Presentation building a future- final

Who are we? BUILDING A FUTURE FOR OUR CHILDREN INCLUDES THE HOME & SCHOOL, PSSC’S AND ADMINISTRATION OF: IAN BAILLIE PRIMARY ST. ANDREW’S ELEMENTARY DR. LOSIER MIDDLE SCHOOL COMMUNITY OF MIRAMICHI 2

Through meetings and consultation with parents, administrators and the community a unanimous resounding consensus was reached, to work to have a new K-5 school for Miramichi East. 3

Our Vision Close Ian Baillie Primary Close St. Andrews Elementary Close District Office and move staff into Dr. Losier Middle School. Build a new green energy efficient K-5 School that integrates services, and in the long run will save money and attract new families. 4

Our new K-5 school could integrate other community services like: daycares early childhood resources learning disability resources afterschool programs health and nutrition autism resource centre and community living The possibilities are endless and the benefits are too! 5

Sport & Wellness Family Place Early Internvetion New K-5 School Child Care Public Health Pre & post natal Autism Centre Community Living 6

The school becomes the hub for all parents and children in the community. They will go to the school for all early childhood services. A kindergarten student would be very familiar with their school years before they start. 7

Will build skills in our vulnerable children to increase positive outcomes in later years. Will provide links to the elementary school by increasing collaboration with early childhood development programs. 8

What we are proposing is being done in other places in New Brunswick. The new school in Richibucto, constructed for less 300 students is operating with this vision. The new Kpark school in Quispamsis opening September 2012 is being constructed for 300 students and is also putting offices in to integrate services. 9

We will have 400 students attending this school and the district is allowing for an increase of 15% in student population with the development that is happening in our area. 10

Will provide at a community level a place for physical education programs, arts and culture, parenting information, parenting programs and links to the school so that the school becomes the hub for families and community. 11

Will measure outcomes over the long-term to meet the goals and objectives to increase life skills in problem-solving, education, nutrition, citizenship, environmental knowledge, communication, leadership and resilience. 12

In a news release on March 3, 2011, Premier Alward stated: “As a government, we understand the importance of delivering quality early learning and child care to all New Brunswickers. We remain committed to increasing the number of childcare spaces as well as infant and toddler spaces within the next four years." 13

This was a learning process and through our research we gathered information that we would like to share: “Investing in high quality early learning and childcare builds a strong foundation for literacy which is the basis for a healthy society and a productive economy.” – Margaret McCain – November 24, 2010 14

Early learning opportunities that compliment the learning environment at home do make a difference. The benefits resonate with the economic and fiscal health of a jurisdiction. They also resonate in the health, safety and vitality of neighbourhoods, by creating “Welcome Centres” for all young children and families, helping to reduce the isolation and exclusion too often experienced by disadvantaged communities. – Early Learning Every Child today 15

When Kids Come First - NB Dept of Education: "When Kids Come First demands that every adult puts the interest of kids first." "These children (entering Kindergarten in September) and others already in our schools today are the youth that will inherit our province and provide the leadership and creative new ideas that will move New Brunswick forward. This reality is a stark reminder that if we fail to invest in our children today, we will not reap the benefits of self-sufficiency tomorrow." 16

When Kids Come First - NB Dept of Education: "We will have to put the success of our children above our own fear of change, above the financial demands of special interests, above our desire to avoid tough political debates, and above the comfort of tax cuts and entitlement programs. When we say children come first, we have to mean they come first when it's tough, not just when it's easy." "It is also clear to all involved in education that student learning is jeopardized if class composition is not conducive to teaching and learning. Every child, and indeed every teacher, deserves a positive classroom and learning environment." 17

When Kids Come First - NB Dept of Education: "The Government of New Brunswick has committed to build the best education system in Canada.“ "Students must be at the centre of all decision-making in education.“ "Every child has strengths which can lead to success, and he or she deserves the right supports and opportunities to nurture those strengths.“ "Every community has a role to play in creating a culture of learning and mentoring for children." 18

When Kids Come First - NB Dept of Education: "This plan acknowledges that success in education is linked to a new alliance between the school and its community. Community schools set the stage for more active community, volunteer sector and private sector engagement throughout our kids' education." "A community school creates a new alliance between the school and its community. Community schools use community resources - volunteer groups, parents, public services and recreational and cultural opportunities - to turn a school into a community centre of learning. A good school must be anchored in a supportive community." 19

When Kids Come First - NB Dept of Education: Specific Actions : "Explore innovative arrangements with community organizations, non-governmental organizations, municipalities and the private sector for activities which expand learning and teaching opportunities in community schools.""Work with other government departments to provide relevant community services through community schools." 20

Why not a K-8 at Dr. Losier? We have had been asked many times over the past weeks, why not a K-8. There are many successful schools in NB that are K-8, but one of the big differences is that these schools were designed for this purpose. They are schools within a school and all but two schools have a significantly smaller school population and many are in rural areas. 22

K-8 at a school not designed for this No other K-8 school in NB that was not purpose built. There are two schools in NB that are K-8 that house 700 students. We will look at their stats a little later in our presentation. Add on of six classrooms, gym and enlarging of cafeteria. 23

Integrated with student population- there is not going to be a big renovation at this school with the 4 million add on that is planned. 24

Part of the existing Library at Dr. Losier is going to be converted into a classroom. 25

This is an unprecedented move to close three schools in one community and move them into a middle school with a 6 classroom and a gym add on. They closed three schools in Bathurst, but constructed a new elementary school – the Terry Fox School and this isn’t the only elementary school in Bathurst. 27

Dr. Losier Middle School WHY ARE WE SPECIAL? 28

Adolescents aged 11 – 14 have very unique characteristics that distinguish them from other age groups. This time in their lives is a period of change. They are moving into a period of self discovery and self growth: 29

They are always questioning and developing their own beliefs and personal values. They are curious about trying new experiences and will want to try many. 30

They need and are influenced by role models.

Body changes may result in awkwardness and a lack of coordination.31

They are developing sexual awareness as their bodies change.

They experience mood swings.32

They are increasingly concerned about peer acceptance, and are often self conscious, lacking in self-esteem and are highly sensitive to criticism. 33

These points being said, the teachers at Dr. Losier Middle School work in this environment because they enjoy working with students of this age group. They are aware of their needs and adjust their teaching, curriculum and extracurricular activities to assist them in their search for ‘who they are’. 34

DLMS offers numerous activities, both in and out of the classroom, that encourage self-discovery such as: 35

technology – creating digital videos and personal avatars, running the distribution centre, morning announcements. 36

drama athletics – three basketball teams, three volleyball teams, four soccer teams, track and field, cross country, badminton, floor hockey. 37

leadership opportunities: Student Council, Step Up, WEB, Breakfast program, Technology, student mentoring regular counseling and mediation enrichment and/or remediation in Literacy, Mathematics, Music, Art 38

Exploratory program allows students to express themselves through Music, Art, Computer technology, Industrial technology and Science. Daily morning walk. 39

All of these initiatives require time and facilities. At this time, given the student numbers at Dr. Losier Middle School, they have the facilities to offer; enrichment and remediation, specialized classes, opportunities for movement and divided Physical Education classes. (boys/girls and competitive/non-competitive play). 40

The proposal to make DLMS a K-8 school involves the following changes, in order to make more classrooms and accommodate the required hours of instruction in specialty classes. 41

The gymnasium would be divided with the curtain, thereby housing two classes at all times. 42

Sewing and Home Economics classroom to be converted to regular classrooms. Two Science Labs be reconfigured into three teaching classrooms. 43

Part of the library be taken for a classroom. One Computer Lab be changed to a regular classroom. Mezzanine (which offers after-school activities, large group space for activities) becomes a classroom. 44

Middle School students need to move, to be involved in various types of activities, to explore. The plan for a K-8 facility allows for no extra space – all classrooms will be occupied, and the space they currently use to meet the needs of middle school students will be eliminated. 45

While we recognize that all groups would be as isolated from the others as possible (K-2, 3-5, 6-8), middle school students are truly about stretching their boundaries, exploring their own selves. 46

We followed policy 409 and our presentation addresses the 8 criteria that is outlined in that policy: Low/declining enrolments Health and Safety Quality of Education, programs and services Transportation Finances Impact on the local community Impact on other schools Economic Development 48

# 1 Declining Enrolment Declining enrolment by District Fredericton-6% Rothesay-7% Moncton-8% St. Stephen-16% Miramichi-17% Saint John-18% Woodstock-18% Oromocto-20% Dalhousie-27% 50

# 1 Declining Enrolment % decline in last 5 years Result School Rexton Elementary 16% New School Alexander Gibson South Devon Elementary 18 % New School In Sept 2012 Terry Fox 18% New School New Maryland 9% New School Major Renovation= new facility Park Street 10% Lower Lincoln 6% New School 3% New School Albert Street School 51

# 1 Declining Enrolment % decline in last 5 years Result School Miramichi East 16% New School 52

Ian Baillie’s enrolment for Kindergarten is up 32% over this time last year. 53

We have been told by Economic Development that our decline in population has reached a plateau and that they anticipate growth with the upcoming Federal Government focus on our region and the interest by companies in our area. 54

Living and working conditions Unemployment rate Total New-Brunswick 8.6 Zone 7 14.8 * Source: Statistics Canada – Health profile 2008 57

Education High School graduates aged 25 to 29 Total New-Brunswick 87 84 90 Zone 7 82 79 84 * Source: Statistics Canada – health profile 2008 58

Health Conditions Overweight or Obese Total New-Brunswick 61 69 53 Zone 7 64 79 50 * Source: Statistics Canada – Health Profile 2008 59

Zone 7 population profile Families 13 900 families (2.8 person/family unit) ,[object Object]

17% male* Source: Statistics Canada 2006 60

Personal resources Sense of community belonging Total New-Brunswick 71 71 71 Zone 7 82 88 75 * Source: Statistics Canada – health profile 2008 61

#3 Quality of Education Programs and Services 64

#3 Quality of Education Programs and Services Mr. Jim Mustard 65

66 #3 Quality of Education continued… Perception Data

Ian Baillie Provincial Assessment Results 69

St. Andrews Elementary Provincial Assessment Results 70

Forest Hills Perception Data K-8 700 students 71

Evergreen Park Perception Data 72

Assessment Results Forest Hills 73

Achievement Data Evergreen School K-8 700 students 74

Specialty Teachers Physical Education 1.5 Music 1 Resource 1 Reading Recovery .5 Guidance 1 Art .5 Total Specialists 5.5 75

# 4 Transportation We surveyed residents that live near Dr. Losier Middle School to get their input regarding the transportation of 400 additional students into Dr. Losier Middle School and this is what we heard: 77

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”It's bad enough already with traffic & littering & fighting up & down the street." 78

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“They speed and screech their tires now. Having the middle school filled with 700 kids would be a nightmare.”

“If there was ever a fire on any of the surrounding streets during school time--people would perish.”79

# 4 Transportation Saint AndrewsWalking 44/255 (17%)Drop off & pick up 93/255 (37%)Bus 114/255 (45%) Ian Baillie Walking 6/132 (.05%) Drop off & pick up 40/132 (30%) bus 94/132 (69.95%) 80

Dr. Losier Walking 25/266 (.09%) Drop off & Pick Up 45/266 (17%) Bus 196/266 77 (.91%) Total Drop off & Pick up 178 students will be dropped off. How will the congested entryway into Dr. Losier handle 178 vehicles all arriving within a 10 minute period? 81

Projected Enrolment 2011/2012Ian Baillie and St. Andrew’s Grade Ian Baillie St.Andrew’s Combined Max class size Teachers K 30 30 60 21 3 1 34 37 71 21 4 2 25 29 54 21 3 3 22 43 65 26 3 4 51 51 28 2 5 59 59 28 3 = 111 249 350 18 84

Specialty Teachers Physical Education 1.5 Music 1 Resource 1 Reading Recovery .5 Guidance 1 Art .5 Total Specialists 5.5 85

Administration Principal 1.0 Vice Principal 1.0 Total 2.0 86

Total Teaching Staff for new K-5 School Home Room Teachers 18.0 Specialists 5.5 Administration 2.0 Total 25.5 87

Combining the two schools would reduce the FTE’s by 4.5. (a savings of $225,000). ,[object Object],(There may in fact be an increase in FTE’s). ,[object Object],Savings = $225,000 /potential increase in FTE’s 88

Close Three Old Buildings Capital Improvement Projects Utilities Snow Removal Garbage Removal Saint Andrew’s $420,000 $ 55,292 $7,925 $4,501 Ian Baillie $320,548 $ 24,193 $ 5, 151 $3,339 District Office $250,000 $ 28,000 $3,172 $2,360 $990,548 Total Cost $108, 485 $16,248 $10,200 89

Savings in closing three old buildings Savings Capital Improvement Projects Utilities Snow Removal Garbage Removal 3 old buildings $990,548 $108, 485 $16,248 $10,200 Rexton Elementary (model school) $ 0 $ 86,512 $ 5,532 $ 3,185 Savings $990, 548 $ 21, 973 $10,716 $7,015 90

Total Savings Teaching Staff Administration Clerical 3 old buildings Custodial Grand Total $225,000 $25, 000 $10,000 $1,030,262 $39,000 $1,309,262 $1,309,262… in the first year! 91

Revenue We have the potential at a new K-5 school with integrated services to generate revenue. Presently St. Andrews and Ian Baillie have revenue from: Daycare Zumba Karate What potential does District Office have to create revenue with their building? 92

Potential sources of Revenue: Public Health Early Intervention Expanded Daycare Community Living Autism Resources Recreation and Wellness Social Development 93

We have been told by an architect that a new energy efficient school will have a savings of 25% in utilities. 94

RICHARDSVILLE ELEMENTARY With the renewable energy sources on site, Richardsville Elementary, in Warren County, Kentucky, will produce enough energy every year to cover 100% of its estimated energy usage. Additionally, they expect the new building will reduce energy consumption by 75%. This zero energy school isn’t just about the building, it’s about the students too. They want their students learning about how energy works, how to be more energy-efficient and more. 95

In planning the new building, engineers, school facilities management and architects had to first focus on all the areas in which energy could be saved, and then decide how to generate the rest. As a result, the elementary school will have: • Exterior walls built of insulated concrete and Styrofoam. • a geothermal HVAC and water-heating system. • an air monitoring system that regulates ventilation to the outdoors . • a north-south orientation with skylights and clerestory windows that pour daylight into classrooms, the gymnasium, the media center and the cafeteria. 96

“The way we define sustainability is an opportunity to transform organizations, communities and the world.” – Sarah Slaughter, MIT “Sustainability. The question of how do we meet today’s needs without compromising future generations’ abilities to meet their own needs?” - Adam Siegel, MIT 97

B.C. school districts have an interest in saving money and being conscientious about energy use – and the Delta School District is among those leading the charge by tapping into B.C.’s Public Sector Energy Conservation Agreement fund. Terasen Gas and the B.C. Government are providing $6.9 million for 35 energy projects in ten school districts to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and costs. Does N.B. have similar types of programs available? 98

# 6 IMPACT ON THE LOCAL COMMUNITY 99

Real estate agents have told us, one of the first things that families look at when moving to any new area are the schools for their children… it has been a topic of discussion on our facebook page… people have even talked about moving. 100

#7 Impact on Other Schools 101

Impact on other schools By combining Ian Baillie and St. Andrews, it eliminates the transition of grade three to grade 4 for Ian Baillie students. Teachers can pool their resources and work together. As mentioned, it provides more specialists It allows Dr. Losier to maintain their culture. 102

104 “We believe the government should be examining the feasibility of a new elementary school for our K-5 students with modern, up to date facilities replacing the more aging facilities. Knowing our children are our most prized resource on the Miramichi, we hope you will be taking into consideration the needs of students in our community and work to provide the absolute best in facilities so our students have the opportunity to reach their upmost potential. We believe the best school facilities possible our children will have a greater chance at achieving success and our business will flourish.” Best Regards, Hal Somers President

# 8 Economic Development Miramichi is now the World’s First (and only) Smart Showcase Community. What does this mean to our community? What opportunities now exist because of the foresight of these educators? The answer is simple: Technology is the future of this and every community in the world and we are in the forefront of these communities because of these efforts. 105

The Miramichi have a higher percentage of its population with skilled trades than the provincial average. 106

Our saw mill is up and running and looking to grow, we see continued interest in our OSB and plywood mills, and manufacturing has continued to provide employment through Dew Engineering, Modular Fabrication and Sunny Corner Enterprise Inc. These companies continue to state that it is the people of Miramichi that make them successful. 107

The 550 federal payroll jobs promised by the Prime Minister will act as a catalyst for further private investment in a community that has seen the largest per capita loss in jobs in the Country over the past 5 years. 1 – 1.5 job spin off for every job created by payroll centre. 108

The City of Miramichi has also taken proactive approaches to job creation. They have recently invested in an air cargo specialist to develop opportunities for the former CFB Chatham airfield. 109

A new school will be good for the economy, every dollar invested in early childhood programs increases the GDP (economic output) by $2.30, one of the strongest levels of short-term economic stimulus of all sectors . 110

The City of Miramichi, Enterprise Miramichi and the community college instructors have identified four (4) companies that have a potential fit for what Miramichi has to offer. They are currently working with these companies to bring new, “virtual collar” jobs to Miramichi. 111

Miramichi is an excellent community to live. Housing values, family income and disposable income levels are rising despite the lack of employment opportunities here. Additionally, contrary to scientific studies correlating high unemployment with higher crime levels; our total crime index is decreasing! 112

The City of Miramichi’s phoenix is rising! The opportunities outlined are real and progressing. These opportunities will bring new employment opportunities to the Miramichi and will require new infrastructure to support them. 113

Equity Two schools were closed in Devon. Alexander Gibson and South Devon. 512 elementary students will have a new school to attend in September 2012. As of 2009, these two schools had a declining enrolment of 18%. District 5 is building a new school in Balmoral & there is a declining enrolment of 30%. Ian Baillie and St. Andrew’s have a combined declining enrolment of only 16%. 115

District 1 Moncton North-$1.9 million-architectural planning of a new school scheduled to open in September 2013. (K-8, 650 students). Ecole Sainte Bernadette: $900,000- architectural design work for the construction of a new school scheduled to open in 2013. ( K-5, 258 students). School District 2 New Riverview school $1.8 million- planning and design for a new K-8 school (650 students) Opening Sept. 2013. New Moncton High School: $10,000,000- to begin the process to build a new school. 116

School District 6 Kennebecasis Park School: $7.7 million-completion of architectural design and start of construction of a K-5 school ( 300 students). Opening Sept. 2012. School District 14 Southern Carleton: $1 million-for architectural design for a K-8 school ( 650 students). Completion date to be announced. Woodstock Centennial School: $1.5 million-start of education planning and architectural design for a K-8 school( 650 students). Opening date to be determined. School District 16 Tabusintac: Promise of a new school. 117

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Capital Investment in New Brunswick’s Children in the last 4 Years District 1 $1579.10/child District 11 $678.28/child District 15 $505.24/child District 14 $409.45/child District 17 $293.85/child District 5 $310.10/child District 8 $222.69/child District 2 $210.70/child District 3 $193.04/child District 9 $175.31/child District 6 $115.49/child District 16 $185.64/child Moncton combined has 1,789.82/child 119

New Maryland School is the home of 500 students! In our research we checked out other schools in NB to see what a school that will house around the same number of students may look like. New Maryland is a community outside Fredericton with a population of 4500. When our children saw the photos, this is what they had to say: 120

Artist rendering of South Devon 127

The closure of three schools without the promise of a new one is unacceptable. We lost St. Michaels and Loggieville, now three more? Not to mention the base, the airport , St. Thomas University, our major employers -the list goes on. 128

Certainly life in the future will get more challenging and we need to provide our children with a skill set to meet these challenges so that they will be able to problem solve and provide solutions to the best of their abilities. 129

There also needs to be equity across this province and country to provide communities with the funding to build elementary schools that can provide early childhood integrated schools in order to invest in children from infancy forward. 130

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To have a centre where our children will be able to utilize all year round, whether it be soccer, gymnastics, baseball, swimming, basketball, skating?

To have a centre that people would book years in advance to hold conferences, tournaments, Curriculum Implementation days for teachers.132

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Our seniors could use the space for many of their activities, such as a walking track, a place to play cards, and a place to dance and meet their neighbours and friends.

Seniors would be familiar with the school and welcome to come and mentor students.

Our teenagers could have a centre to go to on a Friday night.133

A new green energy efficient school is a win win solution for our children and Miramichi City. We want to move forward, not backward. The City of Miramichi deserves this. 134

When making decisions around elementary school closures, one must be careful to make sure the interests of the child are put first. 135

When devising a proposal for elementary children we must not propose solutions based on money. 136

If money is at the center of the decision making process along with declining enrolments and deteriorating buildings you will ultimately lose sight of what is important and you will formulate a proposal that clearly will fail the child, family and the community as a whole. 137

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