School Review Process
The Halifax Regional School Board has initiated the school review process for most schools within the Auburn Drive and Cole Harbour District High Families of Schools. For information specific to this review, click on the link below:
- Auburn Drive and Cole Harbour District Family of Schools (excluding schools in Eastern Passage which were reviewed last year)
More information on the school review process is listed below.
Background
In October 2014, the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development introduced a new school review policy. The policy describes the process to be followed by a school board when the permanent closure of a public school is a possibility. The process places an emphasis on public engagement and collaboration. The HRSB will comply with all aspects of this policy, including Appendix B: Guidelines and Criteria for a Hub School Model to Guide the Use of Space, when considering proposals for a Hub School Model. Proponents will be required to follow the same document when preparing Hub School proposals.
To read the provincial school review policy, click here.
The starting point for any school review process is a document known as the Long-Range Outlook (LRO). The LRO, which is updated annually, presents information to the public about the current and developing situation of their schools and the delivery of education programs and services. It provides both the school board and the community with an opportunity to discuss the future of education delivery for a group of schools.
The latest version of the HRSB tabled Long-Range Outlook was updated on May 31, 2017. Click here or on the photo to read. If you wish to view a hard copy of the LRO, copies have been distributed to Halifax Public Libraries.
On August 31, 2016, staff presented the governing board with a proposed updated LRO action plan that listed areas to be reviewed over the next five years. Click here to view this report.
Community Input
When a school board initiates a review, a committee is formed, known as the school options committee (SOC). The SOC is tasked with studying the issue, reviewing the data and providing their best advice to the school board on how to move forward.
The committee uses its collective expertise to involve and integrate the community, so to propose solutions responding to their mandate. There are multiple opportunities for the community to get involved, including at three public meetings. The recommendations of the SOC are shaped by the engagement and input of the community.
To learn more, read this article from the superintendent - link
Videos
To view a video on school facilities, click here or on the image above.
Click here or on the above picture to watch a video on the school review process.