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Some provincial funding relief for the Vernon school district has been welcomed by Secretary Treasurer Sterling Olson, but he has some questions too.
The provincial government is redirecting $382,586 in administrative savings back to School District 22.
The funding is part of a $25-million province-wide initiative that sees all districts receiving funds from administrative savings.
“We're always happy to receive additional money in the school district,” said Olson. “It would be nice if it's ongoing, but it appears to basically be relief for the 2016/17 school year.”
Olson points out that the release states school districts “will not have to pay their share of $25 million worth of provincial charges this year.”
“It's quite different if its an ongoing thing,” said Olson. “The board has budget guidelines it must follow for programs and services to be put in place. The funding must be sustainable for at least three years.”
Olson said it will be up to trustees to decide how to spend the funds and he will be looking for direction when the matter comes up at next month's board meeting.
Meanwhile, it has been announced the North Okanagan-Shuswap school district will receive $302,206 in redirected funds.
"The district is appreciative of the flexibility being provided by the Ministry regarding this previous cost pressure," said Superintendent Glenn Borthistle. "We will need a bit of time to determine how this will apply to the 2016/17 budget, with the final plan to be approved by the board."
