2012 2013 Budget Consultation June 4 2012 Budget

2012 -2013 Budget Consultation June 4, 2012

Budget Consultation Process Step 1: Consult on consultation • Conducted an initial survey regarding who should be consulted and how we should consult – Sent to Trustees, SEAC, PIC, Senior Administration, Elementary and Secondary administrators • 77% felt that an online survey was the most effective method to consult with stakeholders • 44% felt that small stakeholder groups would be effective • 44% felt that public consultations should be held

Budget Consultation Process continued… Step 1: Consult on consultation • Shared consultation survey results with BAC • Decided to consult using online survey tool only Step 2: Consult with BAC – Not enough time to form stakeholder focus groups – Public consultations were poorly attended in the past Step 3: Receive input from budget holders • Budget survey questions formulated by budget holders

Budget Consultation Process continued… Step 1: Consult on consultation Step 4: Release survey Step 5: Analyze results Step 2: Consult with BAC Step 3: Receive input from budget holders Step 6: Incorporation of results into budget

Budget Consultation Survey Responses Total: 1055 Employees: 903 Targeted Questions Targeted questions Parents: 209 Other: 26 Trustees: 4 Incorporation into budget Budget holder feedback recieved Elements incorporated by question Budget holder priorities Board & Ministry mandates Responses Stakeholder priorities Incorporation into budget Realistic questions to impact budget Stakeholder Priorities Budget holder to consider where priorities can be included Survey sent to Trustees, staff, SEAC, PIC, general public, school councils The full survey and responses can be found in your binder

2012 -2013 Budget Consultation Input June 4, 2012

Budget Consultation Input Please indicate the importance of who the Board should consult with regarding the budget? Very Important 3, 00 2, 50 2, 00 Somewhat 1, 50 Important 1, 00 0, 50 ra ne Ge ity un m Co m l. P ub be M em ag an M or ni lic rs t em en es te Se Vi ce s& al cip in Pr us in pr or t pp /s u rs he ac te s( Tr cip al s af f) st de St u oy ee pl Em Pa re nt nt s s Not Necessary 0, 00

Budget Consultation Input Continued… What do you feel is the most effective method to consult with stakeholders? Other Public consultations Online survey Information bulletin sent home with students Small stakeholder groups

2012 -2013 Budget Presentation Budget Consultation Survey Results June 4, 2012

Budget Consultation Results What is your relationship to the school board? Other 1. 3% Member of the General Public; 1, 1% Parent; 19, 8% Trustee; 0, 4% Employee; 85, 6%

Budget Consultation Results Continued… Faith development plays a central role in our Catholic system. Where do you believe efforts should be focused in the area of faith development? Other (please specify) 5, 6% Where do you believe efforts should be focused in the area of faith development? Faith formation opportunities for students and staff (e. g. , participation in life conferences, equity and inclusion programs/events, guest presenters) Further faith resources for the classrooms and schools Transportation to local parishes for school liturgies Retreat experiences Transportation to parishes for liturgies Retreat experiences for students in elementary and secondary schools Faith resources Faith formation opportunities 0, 0% 26, 0% 17, 5% 13, 3% 10, 0% 37% 13% 37, 4% 18% 20, 0% 26% 30, 0% 40, 0% Incorporation into budget Grade 8 overnight retreats will continue and the Dominican Experience will also continue to be supported while exploring additional faith formation opportunities

Budget Consultation Results Continued. . . The board receives Aboriginal Education funding for the purpose of improving First Nation, Metis and Inuit (FNMI) student achievement and raising awareness and knowledge of the rich cultures and histories of FNMI. What initiative would you support? Other 5, 0% What would you support or recommend for raising student awareness around aboriginal history and culture? Excursions to local and provincial sites to raise student/staff awareness of FNMI cultures and histories 22, 4% Bringing in FNMI elders and presenters to share their experience and culture Professional development opportunities Build teaching and learning resources Provide professional development opportunities teachers and support staff to Bringing in FNMI eldersforand presenters meet the learning needs of FNMI students Excursions to local and provincial sites Build teaching and learning resources within schools around FNMI cultures and histories 0, 0% 37, 8% 17, 9% 17, 0% 10, 0% 17% 18% 38% 9% 20, 0% 30, 0% 40, 0% Incorporation into budget Focus will be on experiential learning for the students through presenters and excursions

Budget Consultation Results Continued. . . Some students become disengaged in a traditional school setting. St. Don Bosco offers an non-traditional school setting to re-engage students that are at risk of leaving school before graduating. I would like to see funding support the following: What would you like to see funded in order to re-engage students who are at risk of leaving school before graduating? Other Fitness programs to engage students and help focus student learning Programs that allow greater flexibility Nutrition programs to ensure students are not hungry when learning Engagement in community programs Engagement of students in local community programs offered by the Y, recreational facilities and otherprograms organizations Nutrition Programs that allow greater flexibility for students to earn high school credits through Fitness programs experiential learning and self-directed learning 0, 0% 6, 4% 15, 9% 19, 0% 17, 8% 40, 9% 10, 0% 20, 0% 41% 18% 19% 16% 30, 0% 40, 0% 50, 0% Incorporation into budget St. Don Bosco, WCDSB’s alternative program will continue to operate through the Board commitment of staffing and resources

Budget Consultation Results Continued. . . The Board has funds for educational video programs. Where do you think the funds are better spent? Unsure 14, 7% No funding should be expended on these programs Streaming video Both DVDs No funding should be expended Streaming video 0, 0% 13, 9% 32% 10% 30% 14% 29, 5% 10, 2% 31, 8% 5, 0% 10, 0% 15, 0% 20, 0% 25, 0% 30, 0% 35, 0% Incorporation into budget The budget includes funds for streaming videos and DVDs. Many Canadian and religious videos are only available in DVD format.

Budget Consultation Results Continued. . . The Board has funds for audio and e-books (books in digital format that may be downloaded to ereaders, tablets, laptops etc. ). What do you think the Board should purchase: The Board has funds for audio and e-books. What do you think the Board should purchase? Unsure 18, 6% No funding should be expended on these items Professional material for educators Fiction e-books Fiction audio books 12, 7% Fiction e-books material for educators No. Professional funding should be expended 0, 0% 5, 0% 20, 4% 27, 4% 21, 0% 10, 0% 15, 0% 21% 13% 27% 20, 0% 25, 0% 30, 0% Incorporation into budget The budget has included funds to purchase e-books which can be downloaded to tablets, laptops or phones. The e-books will be professional material for educators and curriculum related fiction.

Budget Consultation Results Continued. . . Would you support an increase to walking distances for students to decrease transportation costs? Yes No No 40% Yes 60% 40% Incorporation into budget This has not been considered in the current budget due to limited cost savings compared to family disruption.

Budget Consultation Results Continued. . . Would you support the use of more yellow buses in secondary schools to Would you support the use more avoid costly increases from of Grand Riveryellow Transit? buses in No avoid costly increases from Grand River secondary schools to 21% Yes Transit? 79% Yes No 79% 21% Incorporation into budget This option is not currently being explored due to an anticipated fee reduction by Grand River Transit for their transportation of our secondary students.

Budget Consultation Results Continued. . . Which of the following alternative programs do you think the Board should explore? Unsure 28, 5% Advanced Placement Programs Arts Magnet Program 20, 8% French immersion International Baccelaureate International Bacclaureate Arts Magnet Program French Immersion Advanced Placement Programs 0, 0% 12, 5% 5, 0% 14, 3% 23, 9% 10, 0% 15, 0% 20, 0% 24% 13% 21% 25, 0% 30, 0% Incorporation into budget The Board is currently exploring French immersion programs for future implementation. It has not been considered as programming for the 2012 -13 budget.

Budget Consultation Results Continued. . . The Board has some funds to provide for unique elementary classroom technologies. How would you like to see these funds spent? No additional funding should be expended 14, 7% to five netbooks or laptops per school 3 to. Three 5 additional PCs per school 3 to 5 netbooks or laptops per school to five additional PCs perbe school No additional. Three funding should expended 0, 0% 10, 0% 52, 8% 32, 5% 20, 0% 32% 53% 15% 40, 0% 50, 0% Incorporation into budget 3 to 5 laptops have been included in the elementary PC upgrade. 60, 0%

Budget Consultation Results Continued. . . The Board has some funds to provide for unique secondary classroom technologies. How would you like to see these funds spent? No additional funding should be expended One netbook or laptop per classroom One PC per classroom One netbook or laptop per classroom No additional funding should be expended One PC per classroom 0, 0% 10, 0% 29% 51% 20, 0% 30, 0% 40, 0% 50, 0% 60, 0% Incorporation into budget The Board has decided to defer this purchase until a future time due to budget constraints.