School district community members are invited to provide input on budget priorities that fall under the Operating Budget and align with the school district's strategic priorities. The input period is open from February 4 to March 4, 2025.
Each year, the North Vancouver School District undertakes a public consultation process for input on budget priorities that fall under the Operating Budget. The majority of costs in the Operating Budget covers salaries and benefit costs to deliver on the mandate for public schooling alongside the school district’s strategic priorities.
Like other public sector organizations, the school district has experienced increased costs and expenditures. In alignment with Premier Eby’s recent communication, we envision a fiscally conservative time ahead and seek your input as the school district will be asked to focus resources more closely with the mandate.
Members of the school district community, including students and their families, staff, Indigenous rights holders, education partner groups, and community members are invited and encouraged to provide input and feedback.
The school district's budget, which is approximately $251 million, is comprised of three areas: Operating, Special Purpose and Capital.
The Operating Budget supports student enrolment and collective agreement provisions. It funds instructional programs, staffing, administration, school technology, school resources, and facilities operations, maintenance, and transportation. Approximately 90% of the Operating Budget is allocated to staffing, with the remainder allocated toward programs, supplies and services, and necessary expenses such as utilities and insurance.
Special Purpose Funds are targeted to specific programs and services, such as StrongStart or Ready, Set Learn, and cannot be used for purposes other than the targeted intended items.
The Capital Budget must be spent on capital, such as building maintenance, capital construction and capital equipment acquisition.
The school district invites your feedback through the following methods to help the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Education refine efforts and focus on the needs of learners, staff, and families. Your input is invaluable as we continue to foster vibrant, inclusive, and innovative learning environments and plan for the 2025/26 school year.
Contributions from members of the community will help inform development of next year's budget.
From February 4 to March 4, 2025:
We encourage members of the community to share input and feedback using the options listed above. Alternatively, community members can also call 604-998-5100 and leave a voice message.
Public Standing Committee meetings:
Meeting agendas are published on the Public Meetings web page on the Thursday afternoon preceding the public meeting. Standing Committee Meetings take place in person at the Education Services Centre, 5th floor, 2121 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver.
