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GENERIC SCHOOL VALUATION FRAMEWORK
To be used and customized by the Accommodation Review Committee (ARC)
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in accordance with the Accommodation Review Procedures Manual 305-A.
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Paisley Road PS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 – VALUE TO THE STUDENT
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1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
Physical Space to Support Student Learning
Range of Courses or Program Offerings
1.2.1 Elementary
1.2.2 Elementary
School Grounds for Healthy Physical Activity
and Extracurricular
Range of Extracurricular Activities
Student Outcomes
School Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities
Security
Location of School
Supports
Summary
Facilities
Condition of School
Location of School
Enrolment vs. Capacity
Operating Costs
Supports
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2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
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SECTION 2 – VALUE TO THE BOARD
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SECTION 3 – VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY
3.1
3.2
3.3
Community Use
School as a Community Partner
Contributions to the Community
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SECTION 4 – VALUE TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Local Employers
Housing Market
Partnerships
Contributions to the Economy
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1.01VALUE TO THE STUDENT
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1.1 Physical Space to Support Student Learning
Does school have:
Library
Y N G
Gymnasium
Y N G
Change rooms
Y N G
Equipment room
Y N G
Staff work room
Y N G
Kindergarten Room
Y N G
French language room
Y N G
Art room
YG N 
Music room
YG N 
Special Education room
Y N G
Suitable washrooms
Y N G
Cafeteria
YG N 
Lockers/Cloak room area
YG N 
Book room
Y N G
Theatre arts facilities/stage
Y N G
Computer lab
YG N 
Family studies room
YG N 
Auditorium
YG N 
Kitchen
Y N G
Staff/Visitor/Student parking
Y N G
Drop-off and Pick-up areas
Y N G
Bus loading zone
Y N G
Staff room
Y N G
Property to accommodate development Y  N G
or additions
Science labs
YG N 
Technology Facilities
YG N 
Business Studies facilities
YG N 
Trades facilities
YG N 
Storage
Y N G
Additional comments about individual rooms:
Current Standards?
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
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YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG
YG
YG
YG
YG
N
N
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G
G
G
G
G
-Computer Lab: Most computers are located in classrooms with a small bank +- 15
being planned for the library.
-Kitchen is located in staffroom.
-No lockers or cloak rooms, student clothing is hung on hooks in halls.
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1.2 Range of Courses or Program Offerings
Y N G
Y N G
Y N G
Y N G
407 : 45
Y N G
Y N G
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1.2.1 ELEMENTARY
Does each class have adequate access to the gym for regular
physical activity?
Do students have access to:
A Primary Success Teacher?
A Child & Youth Councilor?
Computers?
What is the ratio of students to computers?
Does the school have:
Combined grades?
Straight grades?
Additional Comments:
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1.2.2 ELEMENTARY
Do students have access to:
An ESL teacher?
An Education Assistant?
Guidance and career education programs?
Culturally inclusive programs?
Special education programs? (list them)
Technology programs (i.e. trades)?
Programs and supports for students at risk?
An instrumental music program?
A vocal music program?
A visual arts program?
Computer lab(s)?
Additional Comments:
Music and Arts are taught as part of the classroom programs.
Computer Lab: Most computers are located in classrooms with a
small bank +- 15 being planned for the library.
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YG
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1.3 School Grounds for Healthy Physical Activity & Extracurricular:
Does the school have:
Hard surfaced outdoor play area(s)?
Y N G
A soccer field?
Y N G
A football field?
YG N 
A baseball field?
Y N G
A track?
YG N 
A basketball court?
Y N G
A play structure?
Y N G
A green space?
Y N G
Has the school participated in a re-greening project?
Y N G
Additional Comments:
-tree planting project in 2002
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1.4 Range of Extracurricular Activities:
Is this school a designated Best Start Hub? (Kids First Program)
Are child care services available before/after school? (after)
Are child care services available during the school day?
Does the cafeteria have balanced menus?
Are there any snack programs?
Any Environmental Programs (litter less lunches, etc…)?
If yes, please list them:
Y
Y
YG
YG
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G
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-Kids First Program run during summer
-walk to school day, litterless lunches, Earth Day celebrations, Power Off Days
List boys intramural sports:
-floor hockey, volleyball, basketball, track n field
List girls intramural sports:
-floor hockey, volleyball, basketball, track n field
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List co-ed intramural sports:
-soccer, floor hockey
List boys interschool sports:
-floor hockey, basketball, volleyball, track n field
List girls interschool sports:
-basketball, volleyball, track n field
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List co-ed interschool sports:
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NA
List non-athletic school clubs:
-safety patrollers, kindergarten helpers, morning announcers, pizza helpers, sub-day
helpers, library and silver birch club
Additional Comments:
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1.5 Student Outcomes
EQAO-Primary Reading
EQAO-Primary Writing
EQAO-Primary Mathematics
EQAO-Junior Reading
EQAO-Junior Writing
EQAO-Junior Mathematics
Rolling average for:
3 yrs
2 yrs
Previous
Previous
55
56
61
60
66
58
57
53
64
61
56
56
Previous
Yr.
61
Current
Yr.
64
60
70
70
60
58
58
68
57
66
61
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1.6 School Accessibility for Individuals with Disabilities
Is the school accessible for individuals with disabilities?
Does the school have:
Accessible washrooms?
Elevators?
Approved ramps?
Automated doors?
Accessible playgrounds?
Dedicated handicapped parking spaces?
Appropriate signage?
Is the entrance barrier free?
Accessibility Audit attached?
Additional Comments:
-The stage is accessible
Partially
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Yes
Yes
Yes
No
One only
No
Yes
N/A
Cohort
size
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1.7 Security
Does the school yard and building facilitate student supervision?
(i.e. appropriate site lines, etc.)
Does the school have a security system e.g. controlled entrances,
video surveillance?
Additional Comments:
Y N G
Y N G
-no video surveillance
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1.8 Location of School
What percentage of students are bused to school?
What is the average distance to school for students?
What is the average bus ride duration for students?
Are students being transported to school due to unsafe walking
routes?
Is there safe access to the school for:
Pedestrians?
School buses?
Other vehicles?
Additional Comments:
20 %
15-20 minutes
YG N 
Y N G
Y N G
Y N G
-The school has a strict rule about no vehicles entering the school parking lot during
safety patrol times at the beginning and at the end of the day.
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1.9 Supports
Does school have:
Full time Principal
Vice Principal
Full time Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator
Teacher Librarian
Library Clerk/Technician
Full time Special Education Teacher
Child and Youth Case Worker
Full time Custodial Staff
How many Educational Assistants does the school have?
How many parent/family/community volunteers does the school
attract?
Additional Comments:
Y N G
YN G
Y N G
YN G
YG N 
Y N G
Y N G
Y N G
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-current Vice Principal allocation is 0.2
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1.10 Summary
What are the things that students like about this school?
-it’s a great neighborhood school with fantastic teachers
-children like the large green areas, playground structure and hardtop paintings
(games)
-new library (size and concept)
-school yard is safe and children play well
What is unique about this school?
-dual track school
-approximately 3/4 of the school population walks to school (all regular track)
-playground
How does this school reflect and support the values of the community it serves?
-it goes above & beyond to support at-risk students and families
-dual track school supports diversity
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What would students change about this school?
-greater access to computers
-greater book selection in the library
-more arts/music
What is the value of the school to the student?
-it’s a safe and happy school with regular routines and clear expectations
-teachers do their best to get to know their individual students, meet their learning
needs, and bring out the best in them
-personal ties/attachment to the school over time
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-Paisley staff recognize the large at-risk population and focus resources into
supporting these students
-staff want students to leave with the skills they need to become respectful, productive
citizens who all have the drive, confidence and ability to complete high school
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1.02VALUE TO THE BOARD
2.1 Facilities
Number of permanent classrooms
Number of portables/portapaks
Is there space to accommodate all students?
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Y# N G
4.50 acres
Size of school site
Adequate playfields?
Y#
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Does school have:
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Library
Gymnasium
Change rooms
Equipment room
Staff work room
Kindergarten Room
French language room
Art room
Music room
Special Education room
Suitable washrooms
Cafeteria
Lockers/Cloak room area
Book room
Theatre arts facilities/stage
Computer lab
Family studies room
Auditorium
Kitchen
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Is there nearby community space available?
Is the school adjacent to park?
Are there joint use opportunities?
Additional Comments:
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Current
Standards?
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
YG N G
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Staff/Visitor/Student parking
Y N G
Drop-off and Pick-up areas
Y N G
Bus loading zone
Y N G
Staff room
Y N G
Property to accommodate
Y N G
development or additions
Science labs
YG N 
Technology Facilities
YG N 
Business Studies facilities
YG N 
Trades facilities
YG N 
Storage
Y N G
Additional comments about individual rooms:
YG
YG
YG
YG
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Computer Lab: Most computers are located in classrooms with a small bank +- 15
being planned for the library.
-Kitchen is located in staffroom.
-No lockers or cloak rooms, student clothing is hung on hooks in halls.
2.2 Condition of School
When was the school built?
What is the septic capacity?
Municipal water?
What is the current Facility Condition Index (FCI)?
What will the FCI be in 5 years?
What are the current renewal costs?
What will the renewal costs be in 5 years?
Describe the conditions of school grounds:
1950*
Y N G
-grounds are in excellent condition
-great ball diamond and soccer fields
-large green areas
-play structure is in adequate condition and is passing most aspects of yearly
inspections - repairs are completed as needed
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ID Rooms with Deficiencies:
Room
Description of Deficiency
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ID Rooms with Efficiencies:
Room
Description of Efficiency
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Additional comments/overall condition of building:
* Original school construction was 1950. Additions were put on the building in
1957,1966,1993,2000.
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Overall the school is in excellent condition. There are no major deficiencies to list.
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2.3 Location of School
What percentage of students are bused to school?
What is the average distance to school for students?
What is the average bus ride duration for students?
Are students being transported to school due to unsafe walking
routes?
Is there safe access to the school for:
Pedestrians?
School buses?
Other vehicles?
Additional Comments:
20 %
15-20 minutes
YG N 
Y N G
Y N G
Y N G
-The school has a strict rule about no vehicles entering the school parking lot during
safety patrol times at the beginning and at the end of the day.
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2.4 Enrolment vs. Capacity
Does enrolment at the school exceed the surplus space in
adjacent schools?
What is the capacity of the school?
What is the current enrolment of the school?
(FTE)
What is the projected enrolment in 5 years? (2012)
What is the projected enrolment in 10 years? (2017)
What is the current utilization rate of the school?
What is the projected utilization rate in 5 years?
What is the projected utilization rate in 10 years?
Future development/potential? Explain:
Y# N G
490
RT 200
RT 210
RT 225
FI 145
FI 155
FI 180
70%
74%
83%
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According to current development information from the City of
Guelph, there is limited development potential in the boundary of
Paisley PS. Infill development as a result of Growth Plan (Places
to Grow) may introduce more development in the area.
It is projected that under the Status Quo, Paisley has surplus space over the next 10
years.
The current enrolment of Paisley Rd PS includes 7 Self Contained students.
2.5 Operating Costs
Permanent Gross Floor Area (GFA)
Portable GFA
Costs/square foot
Costs/student
Grounds keeping costs/acre
Additional Comments:
68384.2 ft2
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2.6 Supports
Does school have:
Full time Principal
Vice Principal
Full time Administrative Assistant/Office Coordinator
Teacher Librarian
Library Clerk/Technician
Full time Special Education Teacher
Child and Youth Care Worker
Full time Custodial Staff
How many Educational Assistants does the school have?
How many parent/family/community volunteers does the school
attract?
Additional Comments:
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-current Vice Principal allocation is 0.2
Y N G
Y N G
Y N G
Y N G
YG N 
Y N G
Y N G
Y N G
3.5
+- 60 / year
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3.0 VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY
3.1 Community Use
Is the school building used regularly by community groups?
Y N G
Are the school’s grounds informally used on a regular basis for
Y N G
outdoor activities?
List the community groups which use the school/school grounds and the number of
hours used for the school year:
School
# Of Hours
Fees Paid
539.15
206
$6471.00
$1533.00
School Grounds
# Of Hours
Fees Paid
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Afterschool daycare
Scouts
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Baseball
$0.00
Does the school site provide the only available parking for local
parks and community use?
Is the school the only school within the community?
YG N G
What is the next closest school?
St Joe’s
How far away is it from the community?
across street
YG N 
What other facilities/playing fields/green space are used by or available to the
community?
-soccer field and small baseball daimond
Are they being used to full capacity?
YG N 
How far away are they?
school yard
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3.2 School as a Community Partner
What partnerships are there with other community stakeholders? i.e. Municipality,
Continuing Education………
Please list and describe:
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Does the school have:
A Community Room?
YG N 
Training Facility?
YG N 
Daycare Centre?
YG N 
Before and After School Program?
-only after school in gym Y  N G
Adult Learning Programs?
YG N 
Programs and Supports for Students at Risk?
Y N G
List any significant upgrades to the school in the past five years completed in
partnership with the community:
Additional Comments:
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3.3 Contributions to the Community
If the school were to close, what would be the impact on:
Fund raising for local charities
-donations to local food bank or value village
YG N 
Are there any memorials on site?
List and describe them:
Y N G
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-two memorial plaques and trees
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Is the school a landmark for special events?
List and describe them:
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Does the facility have historic value in the broader community?
List and describe them:
YG N 
If the school were to remain open, how/what programs could the school attract?
-maintain current programs
What would the community lose if the school were to close?
-neighborhood access to grounds after hours / green space
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YG N 
Would the closure of the school potentially result in the division
of students between 2 or more schools?
Would closure of this school result in the transferring of rural
students to an urban school or vise versa?
Additional Comments:
YN G
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Has the community identified a preexisting need for the
community facilities or land?
If Yes, please explain:
YG N 
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1.04VALUE TO THE LOCAL ECONOMY
4.1 Local Employers
List of businesses/services which are clients of school (e.g.: landscapers, snow
removal, pizza, subs, milk, transportation, newspapers, childcare………:
-Mr. Sub, New Orlean’s Pizza, Kernels PopCorn, JSW Sales (t-shirts), SunShine
Landscaping
YN G
Y N G
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4.2 Housing Market
Is the school an asset to the local housing market?
Is the school a magnet/attraction/drive for families who are relocating (program, size, culture of community)?
Additional Comments:
4.3 Partnerships
Does the business community invest/promote human capital, i.e.
awards, scholarships, co-op/mentoring, career awareness,
material donations
Explain:
YN G
-literature award donated by
-coop students (high school and U of G)
What is the economic value of volunteerism by the community/businesses as a spin-off
to the economy?
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What is the value of the school to local employers?
List and explain:
Additional Comments:
YG N 
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4.4 Contributions to the Economy
Is the school a landmark for special events?
List and describe them:
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Does the facility have historic value in the broader community?
List and describe them:
Additional Comments:
YG N 