The future of Barr Colony School is still unknown as the LPSD looks at its options. File Photo
The Lloydminster Public School (LPSD) board is going back to the drawing board on the future of Barr Colony School.
The board will reconvene discussions on Barr at its Dec. 13 meeting after determining some revisions may be needed to the Barr Colony Feasibility Study during its last regular meeting on Nov. 22.
The board was also presented with a summary of the collected school community feedback along with additional information for consideration in the study, which factored into the decision to deter.
The board says additional time is crucial to conduct a comprehensive assessment, including a closer examination of the maintenance and repair costs of the school’s infrastructure.
Some of the options for Barr range from closing the school and repairing it to repurposing part of it.
The board says extra time is also needed to complete an analysis of student utilization rates and undergo a thorough review of the concerns expressed by the community.
“We sincerely appreciate the engagement and input from parents, staff and other school community members during this important process,” said LPSD board chair David Thompson in a news release the day after the board met.
“We are committed to making informed, responsible, and equitable decisions that align with our commitment to providing quality education while being fiscally responsible.”
Thompson notes the board recognizes the future of Barr Colony is a complex issue with many implications and understands the importance of taking the necessary time to evaluate all aspects of the situation.
“We appreciate your patience, understanding, and engagement as we work together to make the best possible choices for all LPSD students,” said Thompson.
