Barrie Central Collegiate Institute 3.9

Barrie Central Collegiate Institute was a public secondary school (Grades 9-12+) located in Barrie, Ontario, Canada. The oldest school in Simcoe County, it was founded in 1843 and closed in June 2016. The last administrative staff included Greg Brucker (Principal), and Sharon Beeler (Vice Principal). The school has a tradition of excellence in its rugby teams, classics club, Sears Drama Festival, and various other curricular and extracurricular activities. Barrie Central was also one of two schools in Simcoe County that offers an Extended French program.ClosureIn September 2010, a Pupil Accommodation Review Committee was initiated to address declining enrollment and facility conditions at Barrie Central. The four Barrie secondary schools were included in the terms of reference for the ARC.The ARC concluded in May 2011, and the board approved motioned that staff would pursue viable financial partnerships until September 30, 2014. If a viable partner is secured, staff will prepare a capital priority case for the Ministry of Education. In the case that a partner is not found, the school will close as of June 30, 2016 and staff will submit a capital priority case to accommodate students at other Barrie secondary schools. Staff report to the Business and Facilities Standing Committee at least quarterly on the status of partnership discussions, and an attendance area review of the five Barrie secondary schools will commence in October 2014. A public meeting was held in November and two months were provided for comments/feedback.In November 2012, a joint RFEI between the City of Barrie and the SCDSB was developed and issued, with sixteen responses were received.