Highlights: Board Meeting May 26, 2026
The Campbell River Board of Education regularly meets throughout the school year. Agendas and minutes for public board meetings can be accessed on the public board meeting agenda and minutes web page. Below is a summary of the highlights from the meeting or you can read this issue of the Board News.
Board Delays Budget Approval as Labour Settlement Funding Gap Emerges
School District 72 has delayed approval of its 2026-2027 operating budget after learning it may face a significant funding shortfall tied to the recent provincial labour settlement with the BCTF.
District Advances Child Care Project and Submits Major Capital Priorities to Province
The Board of Education approved its 2026-2027 major capital plan submission to the province and passed a resolution to advance a classroom conversion at Georgia Park Elementary that will expand before- and after-school care at the school for September 2026.
Board Adopts Updated Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility Policy
The Board of Education has adopted an updated governance policy on inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (policy 5).
Public Board Meeting Schedule Set for 2026-2027
The Board of Education set their public board meeting schedule for the 2026-2027 school year. Meetings will be held:
- September 15, 2026
- October 6, 2026
- November 3, 2026
- November 24, 2026
- December 15, 2026
- January 12, 2027
- February 9, 2027
- March 9, 2027
- April 6, 2027
- May 4, 2027
- May 25, 2027
- June 15, 2027
Trustee Gives Notice of Motion on Possible Grade Configuration Review
A School District 72 trustee has given a notice of motion to potentially explore grade configuration changes across the district.
Board Continues Advocacy for Carihi Secondary Rebuild
Trustees renewed calls for provincial action on the delayed rebuild of Carihi Secondary School, citing ongoing impacts on students and programs.
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