An update on St. Clair Catholic’s Long-Term Capital Plan, including planning for future Board capital initiatives, was presented at the Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees.

St. Clair Catholic’s Long-Term Capital Plan provides background information about the Board’s future capital needs and accommodation strategies, serving as a framework for decision-making regarding facilities. The report outlines specific data related to enrolment trends, facility conditions, and strategies for future student accommodation. St. Clair Catholic welcomed community partners to submit relevant information in the creation of the plan and to attend the meeting to learn the details of the plan as presented.

“Our Long-Term Capital Plan is an essential roadmap for ensuring that our school facilities remain safe, sustainable, and capable of supporting the needs of our students and staff,” says Amy Janssens, Associate Director – Corporate Services & Treasurer. “The 2024-2028 update includes significant milestones for the coming years, including new construction projects, renovations, and the continuation of community partnerships to enhance facility use.”

The Long-Term Capital Plan outlines key activities that will take place during the 2024-2025 school year, subject to funding approvals and Pupil Accommodation Review decisions by the Board of Trustees. These include completing major renovations, planning for future new schools and additions, and when necessary, addressing enrolment pressures.

Highlights for the 2024-2025 Budget Year:

Sarnia

• Complete Renovation and Gymnasium Addition of the new Sacred Heart Sarnia (Hogan Drive)
• Review portable accommodation needs for planning area

Lambton County

• Submit land priorities funding application for St. John Fisher
• Submit business case and capital funding application for addition at St. John Fisher
• Review portable accommodation needs for planning area

Lambton County – St. Patrick’s Catholic High School

• Investigate potential solutions to address accommodation pressures at St. Patrick’s Catholic High School

Wallaceburg

• Complete the renovation of Sacred Heart, Port Lambton
• Remove portable from Sacred Heart, Port Lambton
• Review portable accommodation needs for planning area

Chatham

• Open St. Teresa of Calcutta
• Review portable accommodation needs for planning area

Kent County

• Submit business case and capital funding application for classroom addition at St. Anne, Blenhiem
• Review portable accommodation needs for planning area

Kent County – Ursuline College, Chatham

• Submit business case and capital funding application for Ursuline College Replacement School
• Submit land priorities application for Ursuline College Replacement School
• Purchase land for Ursuline College Replacement School

The Board remains focused on long-term sustainability while addressing immediate needs such as enrolment trends, facility conditions, and accommodation strategies.
“We continue to work with the Ministry of Education to secure funding for critical projects, including new builds and additions,” says Janssens. “These projects are vital to ensuring that our students have access to state-of-the-art learning environments.”