Cold Lake Configuration - We Want To Hear From You
Consultation has concluded
Northern Lights Public Schools is developing a plan to change the configuration of its schools in Cold Lake to address capacity issues and better accommodate the needs of students and the community.
The Cold Lake Configuration Committee has examined the data and reviewed previous input received from stakeholders and is now collecting additional feedback about the two scenarios outlined below.
The committee will review all feedback that is received and make a recommendation to the Board in March.
Northern Lights Public Schools is developing a plan to change the configuration of its schools in Cold Lake to address capacity issues and better accommodate the needs of students and the community.
The Cold Lake Configuration Committee has examined the data and reviewed previous input received from stakeholders and is now collecting additional feedback about the two scenarios outlined below.
The committee will review all feedback that is received and make a recommendation to the Board in March.
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In the proposed Streamlined Configuration, Cold Lake Elementary, Nelson Heights, and North Star Elementary would become K to 6 schools. Art Smith Aviation Academy would be either a K to 6 school or K to 8 school depending on what it can accommodate with its current capacity and enrolment. Cold Lake Middle School would become a grades 7-9 school and Cold Lake High School would be for students in grades 10-12.
Please focus your comments on the proposed scenario If you have a question about a scenario or the committee's work, please submit that in our Ask a Question section.
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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
In the Multi-Configuration Scenario, Cold Lake Elementary would be a K to 3 school, Nelson Heights would be grades 4 to 6, North Star Elementary would be K to 6, and Art Smith Aviation Academy would be K to 6 or K to 8 depending on its current capacity and enrolment. Cold Lake Middle School would become a grades 7-9 school and then Cold Lake High School would be for students in grades 10-12.
Please focus your comments on the proposed scenario If you have a question about a scenario or the committee's work, please submit that in our Ask a Question section.
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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
Please focus your comments on the two proposed scenarios. If you have a question about the scenarios or the committee's work, please submit your question in our Ask a Question section.
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Key Dates
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February 02 → February 17 2021
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February 18 → February 24 2021
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is NLPS planning to change the configuration of schools in the Cold Lake area?
- Did the Cold Lake Configuration Committee consider other options/scenarios?
- I am concerned about the timing and rollout of configuration changes in light of COVID-19. What is the Board's intention for the timing of the changes and if it is going to be done in phases, what will these phases be?
- If NLPS enforced attendance boundaries and forced students who live in Cold Lake South to attend schools in the south would that alleviate enrollment pressures in the north?
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Consultation Timeline
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Community Meetings
Cold Lake Configuration - We Want To Hear From You has finished this stageIn June 2019 we held community information sessions for parents and staff to discuss why configuration was needed in Cold Lake and outline the process we would be following to involve the community in developing a solution.
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Committee Meetings
Cold Lake Configuration - We Want To Hear From You has finished this stageThe Cold Lake Configuration Committee was formed in November 2019 and met in person several times during the 2019-2020 school year to analyze data and explore potential configuration scenarios to present to the community. They continued to meet in the 2020-2021 school year via Zoom due to COVID-19.
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Online Engagement
Cold Lake Configuration - We Want To Hear From You has finished this stageIn November 2020, the Cold Lake Configuration Committee hosted two online public engagement sessions and one staff engagement session to present what it had done over the last year and which scenarios it was considering, and seek feedback on those scenarios.
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Community Consultation
Cold Lake Configuration - We Want To Hear From You has finished this stageAfter considering the feedback collected in the Online Engagement sessions in November, the committee decided to move forward with two scenarios and go back to the community for further consultation and feedback.
This consultation phase will run from February 2nd to 25th, with the survey scheduled to launch on February 18th.
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Review by Committee
Cold Lake Configuration - We Want To Hear From You has finished this stageThe committee will examine all of the feedback collected and make a recommendation to the Board of Trustees. The recommendation will be presented to the Board in March.
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Review by Board of Trustees
Cold Lake Configuration - We Want To Hear From You has finished this stageThe Board of Trustees will review the recommendation and report from the Cold Lake Configuration Committee and determine next steps, which may include a decision about which scenario to proceed with.
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Implementation
Cold Lake Configuration - We Want To Hear From You is currently at this stageNLPS administration will develop a detailed transition plan, including timelines for shifting students and staff between schools and completing any renovations that are needed to accommodate the changes being made. This may include further consultation with families at some schools to determine the best timing for students to make transitions.