central ave Title - Algoma District School Board

Central Ave. Public School
81 Central Ave.
Elliot Lake, Ontario
Phone (705) 848-3951
Fax (705) 848-4805

PURPOSE OF THE FACILITY PROFILE
The Algoma District School Board’s mission statement states that the Board “exists to provide
positive learning opportunities of the highest standards for all learners to realize their full
potential.”
The Board currently has 51 schools serving a student population of approximately 13,000.
With the underutilization of capacity in many of the Board’s facilities and with continued
declining enrolment projected, the Board has been trying to balance the need to provide
neighbourhood and/or community schools with the need to provide quality cost efficient
programs for all students.
As a result, in 2003, the Board established an Accommodation Review Committee consisting
of trustees and staff to develop a plan that would address this issue. The committee’s plan
included creating a profile for all board facilities to which the Board gave approval. Staff was
directed to gather all pertinent data needed to produce the profiles that would describe the
program offered, the physical condition and other relevant information for each facility. This
profile would be provided for the review of all stakeholders: trustees, staff, parents/guardians,
school councils and the community.
The purpose of the review is to position the Board to consider the best and most effective ways
in which the facilities can accommodate the students and their learning needs. This review
would assist the Board in its commitment to provide a comprehensive range of educational
opportunities, and providing this in an equitable fashion across a broad and diverse geographic
area.
The phases of this review are as follows:
Phase I: The review and validation of the profiles by all stakeholders would serve as a starting
point for considering the most effective ways in which our facilities can ensure a continued
high standard of education for our students.
Phase II: This review would allow for all stakeholders to provide input, reactions and options
for consideration.
Phase III: Based on the information gathered in Phase II the Accommodation Review
Committee will prepare a report on available options for better use of our facilities.
Phase IV: The Committee will present the report to the Board for the purpose of discussion
and further direction.
Phase V: This phase will serve to develop recommendations for the effective use of facilities.
Phase VI: The Board would make decisions based on the recommendations from Phase V for
implementation by staff.
The following is the individual profile for this facility.
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CENTRAL AVENUE PUBLIC SCHOOL
Central Avenue Public School is located in the northern end of the City of Elliot Lake
just west of Highway 108 on Central Avenue. This large sized (without the portables)
elementary school (2,925 m 2 – 31,473 ft 2 ) was constructed in 1956 with additions in 1958
and 1968. Four Portables (392 m 2 – 4,218 ft 2 ) were added to the school in 1977.
With an existing enrolment of 277 students, Central Avenue Public School is the only
English language public school in the City of Elliot Lake. The student population is
derived from the city proper and the outlying residences to the north along
Highways 108, 639, and 546.
In addition to student use, the facility hosts a variety of community groups including
Scouts, Beavers, Special Olympics training and alternates as a location for the City of
Elliot Lake’s Summer Fun Program.
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PROGRAM PROFILE
CENTRAL AVENUE PUBLIC SCHOOL
FACILITY USAGE: Program (K – 8, special classes)
Junior Kindergarten Junior LEAD
Senior Kindergarten Senior LEAD
Grades 1 – 8 Primary Intervention
STAFFING: Current Program Staff: (F.T.E.)
Principal 1 Vice Principal .5 Library Technician(s) .5
Teachers 16.5 Educational Assistants 5 Noon Hour Assistant(s) 5
Secretarial 1 Custodial 1 Special Ed. Res. Teach. .5
SPECIAL PHYSICAL FEATURES:
Gymnasium 1 Cafeteria 0
Library 1 Computer Lab(s) 1
PROGRAM FEATURES:
• First Step’s Reading – School wide
• Bully Beware Program – School wide
• Special Education – Two congregated classrooms
• Energy Break Program
• Milk Program
• Recycling Program
• Toronto trip – Grade 8
• John Island trip – Grade 6
EXTRA CURRICULAR:
• School Teams: Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field
• School Clubs: Library (open), Chess (open), Drama (Gr.6-8), Oragami (Gr.1-3),
• Bingo (SK/JK), Games (Gr.3), French (open)
• Intramural: Basketball, Floor Hockey
• Student Council
• Jump Rope & Hoops for Heart – annually
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Program Profile – Central Avenue Public School
COMMUNITY USE:
• School Council
• Student group visits Huron Lodge Retirement Home six times a year.
• Bully Beware – Police help deliver program.
• Earn A Bike Program (last year) – Police/Tim Horton’s initiative. School chose students
who had to clean community for 30 hours.
ENROLMENT HISTORY – J.K. TO GRADE 8 – SEPTEMBER 30 TH
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
379 389 355 359 316 279 249 374 299 304
PROJECTED ENROLMENT
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
277 247 209 184 172
CAPACITY
ENROLME
NT
Gr. 1-8
249
ENROLME
NT
J.K.-Gr. 8
CLASSROO
M
CAPACITY
GR. 1-8
CLASSROO
M
CAPACITY
J.K.-S.K.
CAPACITY
OF
PORTABL
ES
ON SITE
CAPACITY
OF
PORTABL
ES
IN USE
TOTAL
CAPACITY
WITH
PORTABL
ES
TOTAL
CAPACITY
WITHOUT
PORTABL
ES
277 325 44 100 50 469 369
PROGRAM
CAPACITY
WITH
PORTABL
ES
59.06
%
PROGRAM
CAPACITY
WITHOUT
PORTABL
ES
75.07
%
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General Description
PHYSICAL PROFILE
CENTRAL AVENUE PUBLIC SCHOOL
Central Avenue Public School is a single-storey masonry block wall flat roofed building
with a combination of brick, granex, metal, and glazed tile veneer. The facility was
constructed in three phases during the years 1956, 1958 and 1968. Four portables were
added over a period of two years (1978 to 1980). This school consists of 20 classrooms,
one gymnasium, one library and numerous smaller office or meeting rooms.
Physical Structure
The roof consists of two types, tar and gravel, and modified membrane. Numerous
sections of the roof are over 20 years of age and are nearing their life expectancy. Leaks
to date have been associated with flashing or roof drain deterioration. The ceilings have
been upgraded to the T-bar type ceilings and the lighting has been upgraded to energy
efficient fluorescent. The flooring is a mix of terrazzo, vinyl coated tile and carpeting.
The carpeting is in various stages of life expectancy, the tile in many of the rooms is
original and will require replacement within five years. The windows throughout the
school are in poor condition and should be replaced within five years. The main exit is
ramped for handicapped access. Handicapped access to the library and the gym is only
possible from the outside. The last two portables have an audiovisual cart ramp used for
wheelchair access but this ramp is not up to the building code specifications for
handicapped access. Two handicapped washrooms have also been installed but require
work to be brought up to code.
Electrical and Mechanical
The electrical system has been upgraded in some areas to handle the additions of
computers and ventilation, but many of the original components remain and are nearing
their life expectancy. Ventilation has been upgraded in 1988 with the installation of a
rooftop heat recovery ventilator. This unit is basically in good condition but it does not
service the entire facility. Each portable has a heat recovery ventilator for makeup air.
The gym and the library have air conditioning as does the computer lab. The heating
plant consists of four Slant Fin cast iron boilers of 1984 vintage. All valves and heating
lines are original. All pumps are in good condition. This school has a secondary sewage
pump station in the basement boiler room. General maintenance of this unit is required
within the year.
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Physical Profile – Central Avenue Public School (continued)
Health and Safety
Health and Safety concerns at Central Avenue Public School, as identified by the
Workplace Health and Safety Committee and the Joint Health and Safety Committee,
relate predominantly to air quality, old carpets, and rodents.
Site
The school is located on a gently sloping grassed area with good drainage on two sides.
The grassed area has two baseball diamonds and a new composite play structure. Soccer
posts have been requested. The presence of geese during migration periods creates a very
messy yard. The paved basketball court is in good condition but is not of adequate size
for the number of students.
The paved parking area is in excellent condition and only requires lines for more efficient
parking.
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COMPARATIVE FINANCIAL DATA
PLANT OPERATION COSTS
CENTRAL AVENUE PUBLIC SCHOOL
Note: Financial data indicates facility operational costs only, and excludes capital
expenditures and plant administration/support.
FUNCTION 2001 2002 2003
General Repairs & Maintenance 14,486 7,081 7,960
Miscellaneous Maintenance (grass, snow) 9,271 4,514 6,193
Health & Safety, Security 1,131 1,210 3,056
Buildings & Grounds 22,510 2,209 8,674
Utilities 47,335 50,368 56,419
Caretaking Supplies 3,484 3,010 4,758
Caretaking Salaries - (Contract) 63,468 64,668 64,668
Miscellaneous - playground 0 5,071 0
TOTALS $161,685 $138,131 $151,728
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TRANSPORTATION PROFILE
CENTRAL AVENUE PUBLIC SCHOOL
Number of Students Transported: 272
Number of Special Needs Students: 0
Number of Individual Routes: 7
Longest Travel Time (minutes): 55 Affecting 7 students
Safety Issues:
None
Number of Out of Bounds Students: 0
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REAL ESTATE CAPITAL ASSET PRIORITY PLANNING
(RECAPP)
CENTRAL AVENUE PUBLIC SCHOOL
This space is reserved for inclusion of the Ministry of Education independent facility
audit describing physical conditions in each of our facilities.
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SCHOOL/FACILITY: Central Avenue Public School
DATE: 20-Nov-03
ROOF EXTERIOR WALLS
WINDOWS
Roof # Age Type Condition Addition Age Type Condition Addition Age Condition
1 1982 TG P 1956 47 B G 1956 +20 P
2 1991 MM G 1956-68 47/35 W P 1958 +20 P
3 1989 TG F 1956-58 1 Granex G 1980 23 F
4 1991 TG G 1968 35 B P
5 81/82/87 TG P-F 1968 35 W/M P
6 2000 MM G 1980 23 M G
Fuel
HEATING
Age
NG 19
General Comments: Valves and piping are
original and have not been serviced.
Pumping system is in good condition.
Parking Lot
Play Structures
Play Areas
VP - very poor - immediate replacement
P - poor - replace within 1 to 5 years
F - fair - replace within 6 to 10 years
G - good - replace in excess of 10 years
Condition
G
Type Condition
Paved G
PCM G
Paved G
Grassed G
PCM - Plastic Coated Metal
W - Wood
B - Brick
TG - Tar and Gravel M - Metal
PHYSICAL STATUS SUMMARY
SITE HANDICAPPED ACCESS
LEGEND
MM - Modified Membrane E- Exterior insulated finish system or stucco
ELECTRICAL VENTILATION
General Comments: Electrical system is
original. Lighting has been upgraded to
energy efficient fluorescent lights.
General Comments: Only the main door has
a wheelchair ramp. The gymnasium and the
library (1968 addition) are inaccessible from
inside. The last two portables are
accessible only by an audiovisual cart ramp.
SPM - Single Ply Membrane
General Comments: The rooftop heat recovery
ventilator which provides ventilation to the
classrooms is undersized. The gym and the
library have their own heat recovery ventilator
complete with air conditioning. Air conditioning in
the computer room is adequate but dated.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
T-Bar ceilings throughout the school are in
good condition. Classroom painting is good.
The millwork needs updating. The gym
ceiling is water stained and should be
painted or replaced.
Wood facia is in need of replacement,
painting or covering. The brick wall on the
1968 addition hallway has settled and
cracked, repairs are required.

SITE PLAN
SIZE OF BUILDING = 2925 msq
SIZE OF SITE = 3.3 ha
CENTRAL AVENUE
PUBLIC SCHOOL
ALGOMA DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD
Reaching to the Future
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MAPLE ROAD
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FLOOR PLAN
CENTRAL AVENUE
PUBLIC SCHOOL
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SCHOOL BOARD
Reaching to the Future

ADDITION YEAR
Original 1956
Addition #1 1958
Addition #2 1968
Addition #3 1977
LEGEND
AREA NOTES
1,195msq
838msq 7 classrooms, 2 washrooms, storage room, corridor
535msq library, stage, gym, & change rooms & corridor
356msq 4 portables added to building
ADDITION PLAN
CENTRAL AVENUE
PUBLIC SCHOOL
ALGOMA DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD
Reaching to the Future

LEGEND
ROOF No. YEAR AREA MATERIAL
Roof #1 1985 178msq Tar and gravel
Roof #2 1985 178msq Tar and gravel
Roof #3 1985 178msq Tar and gravel
Roof #4 1985 60msq Tar and gravel
Roof #5 1985 2,030msq Tar and gravel
Roof #6 2000 356msq rolled roofing
ROOF PLAN
CENTRAL AVENUE
PUBLIC SCHOOL
ALGOMA DISTRICT
SCHOOL BOARD
Reaching to the Future
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