Boundary Review Process
Boundary Policy
In accordance with the board’s School Attendance Policy (PO-415), a proposed boundary is established for each Catholic elementary and secondary school within the board's jurisdiction to foster neighborhood or community-based schools. Each school boundary is designed to encompass a sufficient geographic area to support the long-term operation of the school at a full or near full capacity.
Where possible, school boundaries will be bounded by readily identifiable geographic features for example, major roads and highways, railroad lines, parks, major open space areas, utility corridors, rights-of-way, watercourses, municipal and regional boundaries, and rear lot lines.
Per policy requirements, staff must present proposed boundaries to the Board of Trustees. The Board then provides “In Principle” approval, allowing the community consultation process to proceed with a draft set of boundaries for review and feedback from affected school communities.
After gathering input through community meetings, a final boundary report is submitted to the Board of Trustees for approval.
| Process Item | Status |
| Staff develops draft boundaries for review by Administrative Council | Complete |
| Draft boundaries are presented to Trustees for “In Principle” approval | Complete |
| Staff is directed to meet with affected school communities to present the approved “In Principle” boundaries and gather public input | In Progress |
| Staff reviews all input and submits the proposed final boundaries to the Board of Trustees for approval | Anticipated November 2025 |
| The Board of Trustees grants final approval for the boundaries | Anticipated December 2025 |
| Staff communicates the approved boundaries to all affected parents and guardians, along with any changes to attendance requirements | December 2025 and ongoing transition communication |
Communication to Families
As part of the boundary review process, we are committed to keeping families informed about developments related to the Seaton #1 and Boundary Changes to Ajax and Pickering Schools Study. To support families, we’ve created a dedicated Seaton #1 and Changes to Ajax and Pickering Schools Study webpage, which will be updated regularly with the latest information.
In addition to online updates, we will continue to share important details directly with families through a variety of means. Below, you can find an archive of all letters and communication sent to families regarding the boundary review.