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School District

Richmond (38)

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 $4,471,101
Building Envelope Program $1,570,000
Bus Acquisition N/A
Carbon Neutral Capital Program $476,500
Electric Bus Programs $894,391
Playground Equipment Program $195,000
School Enhancement Program $944,000
School Food Program $120,000
Total Minor Capital Program Funding $8,670,992

Capital Projects

Status Completion Year School Name Project Details Budget
Current Unknown Samuel Brighouse Elementary Addition $9,000,000
Current Unknown William Cook Elementary Addition $7,500,000
Current 2028 John G Diefenbaker Elementary Full Replacement (Seismic) $52,320,141
Current 2026 Alfred B Dixon Elementary Upgrade $31,287,698
Current 2026 Howard De Beck Elementary Upgrade $20,742,807
Current 2025 F A Tomsett Elementary Addition $13,500,000
Current 2025 R C Talmey Elementary Addition $9,000,000
Current 2024 William Bridge Elementary Upgrade $16,061,529
Current 2024 James Whiteside Elementary Upgrade $15,140,986