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The Vancouver School District is committed to transparent and accountable public engagement and stakeholder feedback processes to inform planning decisions. Public engagement and stakeholder feedback processes will be designed and developed in accordance with Board policy and District administrative procedures. Public engagement activities are designed based on the IAP2 Spectrum of Public Participation.
The Coal Harbour neighbourhood is getting a new school that will help meet the growing enrolment demand in downtown Vancouver. Initial enrolment planning has been undertaken, and the catchment boundaries in the downtown area need to be updated to effectively plan for future years. More Information
Sir Guy Carleton Elementary School (“Carleton Elementary or Carleton”) was severely damaged by fire in 2016 and has not been used for student learning since.
At the public board meeting held on June 26, 2023, the Board approved a motion to begin a public consultation process in accordance with Board Policy 14 – School Closure. On October 1, 2025, the Vancouver School Board restarted the public engagement process.
Every year, the Vancouver School Board (VSB) sets a legally required balanced budget. Learn more about past processes: View archived financial planning.
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During AccessAbility Week 2024, a survey was open to collect input by students, their families, community members and staff to help inform VSB’s Accessibility Plan. More than 3,400 participants shared their thoughts. Key themes included physical accessibility, staffing and budget challenges, and improving understanding and support for people with disabilities. Read the Accessibility Survey Report Summary.
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In late spring, VSB reached out to students’ families to gather feedback and input about their communication and engagement preferences. We heard from more than 5,500 individuals. Themes included personalized communication, centralized platforms, and more in‑person interactions. Read our What We Heard Report.
VSB’s International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) is not in compliance with IB requirements. Significant investment is required to continue offering the program. A decision will be made by November 25, 2024. More information.
The District is engaging students, families, and staff to gather input on the current secondary school schedule. Learn more.
The Feeding Futures fund supports food programs and staffing to deliver meals to students. See the engagement summary report.
Following the June 2022 closure of Queen Elizabeth Annex, the Board is now considering declaring the site surplus. Learn more.
The Board considered the possible closure of QEA following a public engagement process. Learn more.
Education Plan 2026 will guide improvements in student achievement and well‑being. Learn more.
The MACC program has remained largely unchanged since 1988. The District is seeking feedback. Learn more
VSB is developing a framework to ensure safe, welcoming environments for all students and families. Read about engagement activities .
Seismic upgrades created an opportunity to repurpose part of the Fleming school site. Learn more.
Due to enrolment growth, the District proposed relocating the Mandarin Bilingual program. See summary of feedback .
In 2020, VSB engaged the public about creating modern learning spaces across Vancouver. Learn more .
