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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

Enrolment and Funding

Indigenous Education Finances

Local Enhancement Agreements Signed (expressd as a fraction over total first nations in a school district) 1/2
Indigenous Education Council (IEC) NA

Financial Indicators

Minor Capital Program Funding (Since 2016/17)

Program Funding
Building Envelope Program N/A
Bus Acquisition Program $2,901,477
Carbon Neutral Capital Program $1,109,218
Playground Equipment Program $270,000
School Enhancement Program $6,958,620

Capital Projects

Status Completion Year School Name Project Details Budget
Current 2023 Isabella Dicken Elementary 4 Classroom Addition $7,855,869
Complete 2021 New Middle school at Fernie (Site) Site Acquisition $3,500,000