Centennial School Fire Update
There was a fire at Centennial School that started in the early hours of December 9, 2019. It was a small electrical fire that started in classroom eight (8). Classroom eight, grade 4-5N, was severely damaged and the remainder of the school was affected by smoke except for the portable classrooms. The portable classrooms are separated by an exterior wall and they are on a separate ventilation system.
Our preliminary information was that students and staff could possibly return to Centennial School on January 6, 2020. Unfortunately, upon further investigation by remediation experts it was determined that the situation is complicated by the presence of asbestos in the drywall joint compound and in the suspended ceiling tiles. This means that the remediation work will involve the disturbance of building finishes and must be undertaken following High Risk Asbestos Abatement Procedures. This will slow down the necessary remediation work.
Classroom eight will require complete gutting and restoration. The remainder of the school will require remediation to deal with the smoke damage. All of this work must be undertaken in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Asbestos Guidelines.
Centennial School will not be ready for the return of students and staff by January 6, 2020. Therefore, in consultation with the Principal and Division administration it was decided that the K to 3 Centennial School students will be relocated to Clear Vista School. The grades 4 to 8 Centennial School students will be relocated to the C.B. McMurdo Centre. Both facilities are adjacent to each other which will minimize the disruption to the transportation of students.
Revised Budget 2019-2020
The Minister of Education directs every school board to submit a Fall Revised Budget by November 30th for the current school year. The Fall Revised Budget is based on actual enrollments and staffing levels as at September 30, 2019 and incorporates any known or anticipated changes from the Board's Approved Budget.
The 2019-2020 Fall Revised Budget can be viewed at https://www.wrps11.ca/download/225132
Three Year Education Plan
The Board has approved the Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools 3-Year Education Plan and Annual Education Results Report.
View: Combined 3-Year Education Plan and AERR
View: WRPS AERR Summary
View: Board Meeting Highlights December 17, 2019
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