Update on the New Avondale Public School

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1 Community Meeting Update on the New Avondale Public School Monday, May 26, 2014

2 Agenda. Time: 7:00 8:30 p.m. Moderator: Manon Gardner 1. Welcome, Introductions and Purpose of Meeting Manon Gardner TDSB, Executive Superintendent 2. Background Andrew Gowdy TDSB, Manager, Planning 3. New Vision Andrew Gowdy TDSB, Manager, Planning 4. Plan to Relocate Students During Construction Andrew Gowdy TDSB, Manager, Planning 5. Design Process David Percival TDSB, Senior Manager, Design 6. Next Steps Andrew Gowdy TDSB, Manager, Planning 7. Questions and Answers Moderated by Manon Gardner TDSB, Executive Superintendent 8. Adjournment 2

3 To share new information about the plans for the new Avondale PS with parents and the school community. To outline next steps in the process. To respond to questions. Purpose of Meeting 3

4 Enrolment Pressure: The enrolment pressure in the Yonge/Sheppard area is well documented. Background Boundary changes (Phases 1 and 2) Different strategies have been used over the years to deal with this enrolment pressure including: o o redirections of students living in new residential developments to schools outside of the area; and boundary changes to reduce crowding at schools with constrained sites. Redirected new residential developments Source: TDSB Strategy and Planning; City of Toronto Geospatial Competency Centre 4

5 Past Visions: The vision for the new Avondale building has changed over time. Background Past options proposed a large Avondale building accommodating Avondale PS, Avondale Alternative ES, Avondale Alternative SS, and a Deaf/Hard of Hearing program. Original Concept: 825 pupil places The Ministry directed that the scope of the Avondale building be reduced to accommodate only the needs of local elementary students. Past options also proposed the sale and redevelopment of the Oakburn site as residential buildings Source: TDSB Facility Services Revised Concept: 553 pupil places 5

6 New Vision The new Avondale building will: accommodate Avondale PS and Avondale Alternative ES; be built for 553 pupil places; include a child care centre; and be built on the existing Avondale building site. Source: +VG Architects - The Ventin Group Ltd The Oakburn site will be reserved for a future secondary school. 6

7 Plan to Relocate Students During Construction Students need to be relocated off the Avondale site during construction because: the existing school building will be demolished and the new building will be constructed in the same general location; and the existing school site is too small to set up a sufficient number of portables to accommodate students during construction. 7

8 Plan to Relocate Students During Construction Avondale Alternative SS: As previously communicated, Avondale Alternative SS will be permanently relocated to a closed school site in the Yonge and Finch area - Silverview PS. New home for Avondale Alternative SS The scheduled move date is January Current location of Avondale Alternative SS Source: TDSB Strategy and Planning; City of Toronto Geospatial Competency Centre 8

9 Plan to Relocate Students During Construction Avondale Alternative SS: Silverview PS is a small single-storey former elementary school. It is currently leased to the Griffin Centre who will be leaving the building at the end of August Some renovations will be made to provide the necessary instructional spaces. Source: Google Maps; Bing Maps 9

10 Plan to Relocate Students During Construction Avondale PS and Avondale Alternative ES: Avondale PS and Avondale Alternative ES will be relocated to Bayview MS until the construction of the new Avondale building is completed. Holding location for Avondale PS and Avondale Alternative ES during construction The Avondale schools will be accommodated at Bayview MS from July 2015 to August The Avondale schools will operate independently of Bayview MS. Current location of Avondale PS and Avondale Alternative ES Source: TDSB Strategy and Planning; City of Toronto Geospatial Competency Centre 10

11 Plan to Relocate Students During Construction Avondale PS and Avondale Alternative ES: Bayview MS has 417 students in Grades 6-8. The building has space available (capacity of 581 pupil places). Four portables will be relocated to the Bayview site. Source: Google Maps; Bing Maps 11

12 Plan to Relocate Students During Construction Bussing plan for Avondale PS and Avondale Alternative ES: There will be multiple pick-up and drop-off sites in the local area; Bussing will be available for eligible Avondale PS students (those who live outside of the Board-approved walking distances from Bayview); If space is available on the bus, eligible students from Avondale Alternative ES may be bussed; and Bussing will be available for students participating in afterschool activities. Greenfield and Doris stop Harrison / Everson / Avondale stops Spring Garden and Clairtrell stop Calvin and Granlea stop Source: TDSB Strategy and Planning; City of Toronto Geospatial Competency Centre 12

13 Design Process The architect will prepare schematic design options, construction cost estimates and implementation schedules for TDSB staff review and approval. The preferred option will be presented to the New School Review Team (NSRT) for advice and feedback on the design. The New School Review Team will meet at the end of May and beginning of June The design will be finalized in July The final design will be presented to Board for approval in September or October

14 Design Process Example of what the new Avondale building could look like -- St Bernadette CS in Ajax. Source: +VG Architects - The Ventin Group Ltd 14

15 Design Process Example of what the new Avondale building could look like Moffat Creek PS in Cambridge. Source: +VG Architects - The Ventin Group Ltd 15

16 Design Process Example of what the new Avondale building could look like -- St Bernadette CS in Ajax. Source: +VG Architects - The Ventin Group Ltd 16

17 Design Process Example of what the new Avondale building could look like -- St Bernadette CS in Ajax. Source: +VG Architects - The Ventin Group Ltd 17

18 Design Process Example of what the new Avondale building could look like -- St Bernadette CS in Ajax. 1 st floor Source: +VG Architects - The Ventin Group Ltd 2 nd floor 18

19 Next Steps # Task Timeline 1 Meet with the New School Review Team to share the school design details May June Finalize the school design July Receive Board approval of the final design September or October Obtain the necessary City Planning approvals Relocate Avondale Alternative SS to the Silverview building January Relocate Avondale PS and Avondale Alternative ES to Bayview MS July 2015 August Demolish the existing building and construct the new Avondale building July 2015 August Conduct the Phase 3 boundary change process with Avondale PS, McKee PS, and Hollywood PS to establish the new boundary for Avondale PS (for implementation in 2017 when the new school opens) 9 Open new Avondale building for Avondale PS and Avondale Alternative ES September

20 Relocation of Bloor CI and ALPHA II Questions and Answers 20

21 Relocation of Bloor CI and ALPHA II Adjournment Thank you! This presentation is available on the TDSB public web site at Click on Accommodation Reviews at the bottom of the page. 21

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