Construction of new school falling behind; school board preparing contingency plan

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Construction of new school falling behind; school board preparing contingency plan
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The Hastings Prince Edward District School Board is making contingency plans should the new Easthill Elementar...

The Hastings Prince Edward District School Board is making contingency plans should the new Easthill Elementary School, currently under construction, not be ready for the start of school this September.

Construction has fallen behind on the new school being built on MacDonald Avenue in east Belleville that will consolidate students from Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria schools. Superintendent of Education Kristen Niemi says town hall meetings were held with school staff and families at both schools on Thursday to provide an update.

Construction timelines, along with floor plan layouts and aerial photographs were shared, as were possible contingency plans.Options:Combine the students from the beginning and place them at Queen Elizabeth School and Queen Victoria School.Keep the students separated at Queen Elizabeth School and Queen Victoria School .As soon as it is possible after construction is completed.Niemi says that “staff and families asked thoughtful questions and shared their perspectives.

Once the feedback is received, senior staff will complete a detailed cost-benefit analysis about the various options.

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