In the 2023 Government of Saskatchewan Provincial Budget Address on March 22, 2023 the Minister of Finance announced funding allocated to the preliminary planning of a new Pre K – Grade 12 school in Carlyle that will replace the two existing schools.
Town Council members had the opportunity to attend the Legislative Building as guests of MLA Daryl Harrison and have a seat on the floor to hear the Budget Address live.
These are truly exciting times for our Council and our community. We look forward to working with the Southeast Cornerstone School Division to start planning for this project.
Stay tuned for future updates as our plans come together!
Questions & Answers
Q & A
Q. Is the Town of Carlyle getting a new school?
A. Yes, on March 22, 2023 Donna Harpauer, Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, announced in the 2023-24 Saskatchewan Provincial Budget that their budget has allocated funds for planning for a new PreK-12 school to replace and consolidate the elementary and high school in Carlyle.
Q. Where will the new school be located?
A. In 2015 the Town of Carlyle worked with the Southeast Cornerstone School Division to select an appropriate site for the new school. The Town of Carlyle then secured the designated property at the south end of Main Street: 515 Main Street South
Q. Who will make the decisions on the design of the new school?
A. There is a committee being formed by the Ministry of Education that will consist of members of their department, Sask Builds and Procurement, Southeast Cornerstone School Division, Representatives from Carlyle Elementary School, Gordon F. Kells High School and 2 members designated from the Town of Carlyle.
Q. When will the new school be built?
A. Currently, we are in the pre-planning stages of this project. The committee will procure the design team and start the planning process. The goal is to take 1 year to plan, and 2 years for construction.
Q. Will there be any other buildings added to the new school build?
A. No plans have been decided on at this time, Town Council are currently exploring all options and determining what would be feasible for the Town of Carlyle.
Q. Will there be a new rink or a new Hall?
A. No plans have been decided on at this time, Town Council are currently exploring all options and determining what would be feasible for the Town of Carlyle.
Q. How can I learn more about the project?
A. Check the Town of Carlyle website under the Education Tab for updates as they occur www.townofcarlyle.com
Q. Will there be a daycare facility in the new school?
A. The Ministry of Education does fund a new daycare facility to be built within the school build. The daycare operations are normally leased out to a Day Care Operator.
Q. Will the current daycare close if there is one built with the new school?
A. The Town of Carlyle has reached out to the Carlyle Cubs Learning Center about the opportunity for them to operate both facilities increasing the daycare seats in our community. Further exploration will take place once we have a firm plan in place.