Saskatoon Public Schools still considering Optimist Park for new school site The division's board of education has approved a motion to "continue exploring" Optimist Park as a potential site. If selected, it would still require the city's approval to build there. Author of the article: Amanda Short Publishing date: May 12, 2021 • 4 hours ago • 2 minute read • Saskatoon public school board chair Colleen MacPherson announces the start of the planning and design phase for a new elementary school near Princess Alexandra Community School. Photo taken in Saskatoon, SK on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. (Saskatoon StarPhoenix/Michelle Berg Photo by Michelle Berg /Saskatoon StarPhoenix Article content