SD68 reports 268 more students in 2022-23 than in 2021-22
Funding will increase work opportunities while developing ideas, projects around clean energy
Each district will receive at least $250,000 to be used at its discretion
Nanaimo-Ladysmith trustees approve preliminary budget at May 25 board meeting
New model a step backward, removes effective individualized care, advocates say
As anticipated, more Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools students have migrated from distance learning
$4.7 million in surplus means SD68 can spend on a list of projects and initiatives
COVID-19 again has an influence as SD68 settles on $173-million budget for 2021-22
Up to $1.5 million for continued enhanced cleaning and mental health supports had been proposed
New buses anticipated to reduce 17 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions from SD68 buses
Trustees eyeing pandemic uncertainty as they plan for 2021-22 school year
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning work will be done concurrently
Ministry’s per-student funding increase doesn’t fully cover pay raises for teachers and support staff
Province funding 400 new child-care spaces located at public schools
‘Where does it stop?’ asks Lisa Hartt
The province is investing $275,000 in the new BCcampus website
$200K for coronavirus contingency in Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools’ 2020-21 financial plan
