Nanton New & Modernized Schools
Livingstone Range School Division has long advocated the provincial government for improved school building facilities in Nanton. In July 2022 the Division submitted an updated proposal to Alberta Education for consideration in the next round of provincial new schools/modernization funding announcements. On March 1, 2023 Education Minister Adriana LaGrange announced approved design funding for the Nanton Schools.
“This crucial investment will provide 21st-century learning facilities to help our students grow and prepare for the future," says Board Chair Lacey Poytress. "We look forward to collaborating with key stakeholders as we move forward on this project.”
Stakeholder Engagement
The Livingstone Range School Division Board of Trustees values stakeholder engagement. Check back here for upcoming engagement opportunities related to the Nanton schools.
Past engagement opportunities:
- March 2, 2023 - Programming & Community Partnerships Engagement (See Summary Report & Summary Infographic)
- November 2, 2022 - A.B. Daley Community School Parent Council Meeting
- October 26, 2022 - J.T. Foster High School Parent Council Meeting
- June 2022 - Value Scoping Process
FAQs
Below are responses to frequently asked questions, organized by topic. More questions and answers will be added as needed.
FAQs - Financing
What is the process for getting approval from the Province of Alberta for the funding to modernize or build a new school?
Are there other grants or funding options to upsize the building and/or expand the gymnasium?
How can community groups be involved in fundraising?
How soon should community groups be informed in order to start fundraising and planning for the new school?
How can we ensure the new building and funding will support the Early Learning Program?
FAQs - New & Modernized Buildings
Where will the new elementary school be located?
What is the size and layout of the proposed new elementary school?
What is the Government of Alberta’s formula for “right-sizing” a new school?
Will the new elementary school have the same playground equipment and how will it be moved to the new site?
How will a new elementary school benefit young students, when the current A.B. Daley Community School building has many desirable features that might not be included in the new school?
What features will the new schools have?
Will the new school have a sledding hill, which is popular with elementary students?
Who is responsible for moving furniture and supplies to the new buildings?
FAQs - Process, Decision-Making, & Communication
How will stakeholders be involved in the design process of the new schools?
What will the construction and renovation look like?
How will LRSD communicate with stakeholders throughout the process?
See Other LRSD Modernized Schools
Several schools in Livingstone Range School Division have gone through a modernization process. You can see short videos and photos of these new spaces to give you an idea of the possibilities for Nanton schools.