Capital Priorities Overview
2024-25
Approved capital priorities
The Ministry of Education (MOE) funds capital projects, taking into consideration the overall accommodation needs across the province. School boards are asked to prioritize their most urgent capital needs and submit respective business cases to secure funding. Capital priority submissions were last completed in September 2024. The following summarizes the priorities that received capital funding approvals as a result of previous submissions.
Oro-Medonte elementary school Under construction
In 2018, the MOE approved a 570 pupil place school in Oro-Medonte.
A collaborative partnership with the Town of Oro-Medonte will result in a double gym and a new community centre. The new Oro-Medonte elementary school is currently under construction. School council updates have been provided and an attendance area review will occur at the commencement of construction.
Shanty Bay PS Replacement Design phase
In 2020, the MOE approved a 190 pupil place replacement school in Oro-Medonte.
The Shanty Bay PS replacement school is progressing through the necessary studies required to proceed with design.
Banting Memorial HS Replacement Design phase
In 2022, the MOE approved a 1,288 pupil place replacement school with a two room child care for Banting Memorial HS in New Tecumseth.
The design phase will start soon.
Killarney Beach PS (Growth Addition) Design phase
In 2022, the MOE approved a 187 pupil place addition to result in a 527 pupil place school in Lefroy, Innisfil.
The design phase has commenced.
Orillia elementary school Design phase
In 2021, the MOE approved a 334 pupil place school in Orillia.
The design phase has commenced.
New Angus es (Growth School) Design phase
In 2024, the MOE approved a 593 pupil place school in Angus.
The design phase has commenced.
New Barrie es #1 (Dean Ave) Design phase
In 2024, the MOE approved a 662 pupil place school in southeast Barrie.
The design phase has commenced.
New Alcona es Design phase
In 2024, the MOE approved a 619 pupil place school in Alcona.
The design phase has commenced.
Nantyr Shores SS addition Design phase
In 2024, the MOE approved a 414 pupil place addition onto Nantyr Shores SS.
The design phase has commenced.
New Wasaga Beach ss Design phase
In 2025 the MOE approved a 1,145 pupil place secondary school in Wasaga Beach.
The design phase has commenced.
New Barrie SE # 2 (Hewitt’s) elementary school Design phase
In 2025 the MOE approved a 616 pupil place elementary school in Barrie.
The design phase has commenced.
2024-25 submitted capital priorities
The following projects were submitted to the Ministry of Education (MOE) in September 2024 in accordance with the MOE requirements. The MOE announced approvals in early 2025.
Future capital projects
Given that the 2024-25 Capital Priorities program typically requests projects that are to be completed within a three-year window, the SCDSB has further accommodation pressures which will need to be addressed. The following list shows additional capital priorities required based upon municipal growth plans. These priorities are being monitored to ensure that the capital project aligns with the build out of their community.
Given the extensive residential growth expected to occur within Simcoe County, new schools, school replacement, and school additions will be necessary to accommodate our future students. Capital priorities will continue to evolve as growth progresses.
