


Photo taken September 2020
In January 2017, the provincial government announced, as part of the 2017-2018 Capital Plan, a new high school would be built to replace JL Ilsley High School. The targeted opening date for the new school is September 2021.
Below is an outline of some of the processes that occur from the time a project is announced until completion:
The school site selection process was changed in 2019. Click here to read about these changes.
The siting of the new JL Ilsley was completed under a previous process that involved the formation of a Site Selection Committee (SSC). Under this process, the SSC identified up to three possible locations for construction of a new school. These locations were then presented in a report to the Governing Board for approval and submission to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD).
At a Special Board Meeting on July 12, 2017, the Governing Board approved the recommendations of the SSC and have submitted them to the provincial government for a final decision. To view a map of the three sites, click here.
SSC minutes were approved at the next meeting and are then posted to this site shortly thereafter. For example, minutes from the May 2 SSC meeting were approved at the May 9 meeting.
The School Steering Team serves an advisory role in the construction of the school. The committee provides input to the provincial government for consideration during the design process for the new school. Final decisions on the design of the school rests with the provincial government, as represented by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, and the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal.
The SST held its first meeting on November 26, 2019. Minutes will be posted upon approval of the committee.
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The new school will continue to be named JL Ilsley High School. Click here to read a letter from the Regional Executive Director to the community.
Naming a new school facility is the responsibility of the HRCE. In accordance with the Naming School Facilities policy, the principal (or designate) will identify and lead a consultation process to name the school.
The process will include a school organization such as a School Advisory Council, Parent/Teacher Association, School Steering Team and the public. Also, student input, appropriate for the age level served by the school should be a significant part of the process.
To read the Naming School Facilities policy, click here.
A consultation was held on May 7, 2019 with School Advisory Council chairs and principals within the JL Ilsley Family of Schools. The purpose was to provide an update on the construction project, the advantages/benefits of moving to a 9-12 grade configuration and to gather feedback to the following questions:
Click here to review the feedback.