As part of a multi-year accommodation review strategy, the OCDSB is conducting a review of several schools in the West Central area. This review is designed to create a sustainable, long-term plan for our schools, ensuring balanced enrollment and enhanced program access for students.

The schools included in this review are:

  • Broadview Public School
  • Churchill Alternative School
  • Elmdale Public School
  • Fisher Park/Summit Alternative Public School*
  • Hilson Avenue Public School
  • Woodroffe Avenue Public School (option area)*

*While these schools will participate in the review, the process might only affect a specific section of their catchment area.

Planning for the future

As the phase-out of the Middle French Immersion and Alternative programs proceeds, we are working with the West Central community to create a balanced, long-term plan for these schools. Through this review, we aim to define three key areas for September 2027:

  • Attendance boundaries: The geographic area from which students will be designated to attend the schools.
  • Program offerings: The educational programs that will be offered at the schools.
  • Grade structures: The grades that the schools will offer.

Consultation process

Staff have developed a proposed plan for the West Central schools, which has been informed by feedback and suggestions received from the community.

Proposal

You are invited to attend a public consultation meeting to learn more about the proposal. The meeting will include a staff presentation, a question and answer session, followed by an opportunity to share your thoughts.

Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Broadview Public School (gymnasium) - 535 Dovercourt Ave, Ottawa
Registration: Fill out this form to register

The full proposal will be posted here on Engage OCDSB the day of the meeting, and an online survey will open to gather community feedback. The survey will remain open until May 13, 2026.

Recommendation

After considering the initial survey results, staff will post a final recommendation report in May. We want to ensure your voice continues to be heard. The community will have another chance to provide comments online before the report is formally presented to the OCDSB Supervisor - Robert Plamondon. This ensures the Supervisor has the opportunity to review all community input before making the final decision in June, if possible.