School Division Infrastructure
Programs are available to assist school divisions in keeping their schools and facilities in good condition.
The Ministry of Education provides support for these functions:
- Funding the construction, renovation and upgrading of school facilities;
- Supporting long-term infrastructure planning for school divisions and other partners;
- Approving the acquisition and disposal of school division property;
- Developing and maintaining infrastructure policies, guidelines and priorities for school infrastructure; and
- Managing information on school facilities and infrastructure requirements.
1. Major Capital Program
The Major Capital Program provides funding to school divisions and the conseil scolaire for major capital projects, including the construction of new schools as well as major additions and renovations to existing facilities. Requests for major capital funding are submitted by school divisions and prioritized by the Ministry of Education for funding consideration.
2. Minor Capital Renewal Program
3. Preventative Maintenance and Renewal Program
The Preventative Maintenance and Renewal Program provides annual funding to school divisions and the conseil scolaire for maintenance projects they deem necessary to meet the needs of their educational facilities. This funding enables school divisions to prioritize and address infrastructure needs in a timely manner and take a proactive approach to addressing rehabilitation and maintenance projects.
4. Relocatable Classroom Program
The Relocatable Classroom Program is designed to address immediate needs for additional classroom space to accommodate increases in enrolments. The program offers school divisions flexibility at the local level to deal with the space crunch and alleviate the pressure caused by growth. Relocatable classrooms can be added to an existing school, moved or removed as enrolment levels change over time.
Requests from school divisions are prioritized based on projected enrolments.