The Educational and Facilities Planning department is responsible for facility management strategies and other planning initiatives, and provides strategic advice to Senior staff, school based administration, local governments, and school communities on changes that may impact their school or the District as a whole.

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Enrolment Planning

Enrolment planning is a key function to understand and analyze the current and future state of student enrolment and school capacity within the District.

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Capital Planning

The VSB’s capital planning process occurs annually and ensures that assets can be effectively maintained while planning for future educational needs.

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Catchment Boundaries

Catchment boundaries are established to manage enrolment, capacity utilization, and also consider the interest of student safety. Catchment areas are reviewed to address changes in school capacity, new schools or other changes that may occur within the District.

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Ongoing Initiatives

The VSB maintains ongoing collaborations with municipal and community organizations to better understand impacts of development and land use changes on school communities.

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Long term Planning

Long-term planning is a strategic process which articulates a vision for the effective use of resources in the delivery of education.

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Facilities Engagement

Public engagement processes provide transparent and meaningful ways to involve diverse viewpoints in School District planning and decision-making.