The OCDSB is excited to be building a new elementary school with 674 pupil places, located in the East Urban community at 700 Spring Valley Drive. The New East Urban Community Elementary School will welcome students in September 2026.

To prepare for the opening of the new school, we must establish a boundary, define program offerings, and determine the initial grade configuration. We are seeking feedback on these topics from the community schools and the broader public.

Consultation Plan

Working Group

We will begin by holding meetings with a small working group made up of parent/guardian representatives from each School Council, Principal/Vice Principal representatives, and members of select community associations. Staff from the Planning Department will also be present to provide information and answer questions. These meetings will be open to the public.

After the working group meetings commence, updates will be posted on Engage OCDSB, and an online feedback form will be opened on this page to gather comments from the public.

Proposal and Public Comment Period

After we have incorporated feedback from the working group, we will host an open public meeting with the broader community where we will present the proposal. The public will have an opportunity to share their feedback on the proposal at the meeting or through our online form. The feedback will be analyzed and used to inform our recommendations.

Recommendations and Final Decision

Staff will present a recommendation report to OCDSB Supervisor Robert Plamondon. This report will also be posted on Engage OCDSB. The public will have an additional online opportunity to provide feedback, ensuring the Supervisor reviews all input on the boundary, program, and opening grade configuration before making a final decision.