School District
Southeast Kootenay (5)
Investment in the K-12 education system takes many forms. The ministry funds Schools Districts in two main ways: Operating and Capital. These investment are carefully monitored to ensure that Districts are operating as close to optimally as possible and that there is a high level of public trust in the system.
Capacity Utilization
Financial Indicators
Minor Capital Program Funding
| Program | Funding |
|---|---|
| Annual Facility Grant | $1,547,633 |
| Building Envelope Program | N/A |
| Bus Acquisition | N/A |
| Carbon Neutral Capital Program | $998,800 |
| Electric Bus Programs | $754,846 |
| Playground Equipment Program | N/A |
| School Enhancement Program | $1,614,000 |
| School Food Program | $125,000 |
| Total Minor Capital Program Funding | $5,040,279 |
Capital Projects
| Status | Completion Year | School Name | Project Details | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | 2027 | Fernie Elementary School | New (School) | $33,317,714 |
| Current | 2024 | Isabella Dicken Elementary | Addition | $7,855,869 |