Central PS Enrolment Review
Due to school enrolment capacity limitations, the Board passed resolutions that place an enrolment cap of 12 classes at Central PS. Once the cap is reached, all enrolments will be redirected to Willow PS. For more information, contact Central PS at 519-821-7990 or Willow PS at 519-821-1760.
Central PS - Enrolment Cap Notice Nov.11.2024 - Registration Process "NEW"
Central PS Enrolment Cap Process
As directed by Board Resolution #24-155 passed at the May 14th Board Meeting, Staff presented the “Central PS Enrolment Cap Process Report” to the Finance & Facilities Committee Meeting on June 18, 2024 which was then brought to the Board Meeting on June 25, 2024 for approval.
At the June 25, 2024 Board Meeting, Trustees approved an Enrolment Cap Process for Central PS for the 2025-26 school year (no changes for the 2024-25 school year). The following motions were passed by the Trustees:
That Memo PLN 24-10 “Central PS Enrolment Cap Process” be received.
That the Board approves an enrolment cap at Central PS of 12 classes effective for 2025-26 school year.
That the enrolment cap be established in accordance with the process outlined in Section 2.0 of Memo “PLN: 24-10 Central PS Enrolment Cap Process”.
That if the 12-class cap is breached, communication will be sent to affected families informing them that they will be redirected to Willow Rd PS with transportation provided according to the Board’s busing eligibility criteria.
That siblings will be prioritized if registered prior to completion of the Staffing Process in February.
That once enrolment cap of 12 classes is reached, siblings of affected students be provided an option to either continue to attend Central PS or move to Willow Rd PS.
That an acknowledgement form be provided to the families of all new registered students to advise of the enrolment cap and potential redirection to Willow Rd PS.
Questions and comments can be sent to planning.info@ugdsb.on.ca
Central PS Recommendation
As directed by Board Resolution #23-227, Staff brought a report to the Finance & Facilities Committee on April 16, 2024 with a recommendation on how to proceed with Central PS’s enrollment pressure.
Note: At the November 14, 2023 Board Meeting, Trustees decided NOT to proceed with a Boundary Review Process for Central PS for the 2024-25 school year. Central BR Board Resolution Notice
An Open House was held on November 30, 2023 at Central PS as a community engagement opportunity. Questions and comments were Emailed to planning.info@ugdsb.on.ca
A Report was brought to the Finance & Facilities Committee in April 2024 with recommendations for next steps, as noted by Resolution #23-227 in the Board Decision document.
Background
Central PS is a small JK-6 school in downtown Guelph with an On-The Ground (OTG) [operating] capacity of 274 pupil spaces. In the last 2 years, Central PS has experienced increased enrolment and currently accommodates 282 students (unofficial Sept 2023). The site is constrained with limited parking and play areas.
Meetings
Finance & Facilities Committee: October 17, 2023 at 7pm
Presentation of Initial Boundary Review Report
Board Meeting: November 14, 2023
Decision to commence Boundary Review process – Trustees voted NOT to proceed with the Boundary Review
Reports, Presentations and Notices
All comments and feedback received during this process will be presented to Trustees in the Final Report for their consideration. Please be advised any feedback received through this process will become part of a public record redacted for any identifying or improper content.