The Campbell River School District is facing ongoing budget pressure as it prepares for the next school year.
Secretary-treasurer Kevin Patrick said per-student funding from the province remains unchanged from last year at $9,015 despite rising costs from inflation and wage increases.
At the same time, the district is expecting a drop of about 105 students, which the board projects could reduce revenue by roughly one million dollars.
Early estimates show a funding shortfall of about $931,000 before factoring in additional costs such as fuel and operations.
The district will receive some provincial support to help offset enrolment declines, but not enough to fully close the gap.
“The district will receive some enrolment-decline support from the province, which helps offset sudden drops in student numbers, but the district has not reached the level where additional funding protection would apply,” reads a statement from School District 72.
The district will continue monitoring enrolment through the spring, with a final balanced budget required by the end of June.
