SD57 waiting for labour settlement funding from province
SD57 faces a $1.2 million deficit from retroactive teacher pay but expects it to be resolved by year-end with provincial funding.Summary
School District 57 is currently operating with a deficit of nearly $1.3 million, a result of retroactive teacher pay and benefits totaling approximately $1.75 million. This financial strain stems from a new four-year contract with the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation that included pay increases retroactive to July 1, 2025. However, district administration is confident the deficit will be resolved by the end of the school year. This expectation is based on the province's commitment to send out labour settlement funding to districts that had not received it as of March 31. Additionally, the district received an extra $660,000 in grant funding for the current year due to higher-than-expected enrolment figures for adult students and those with unique needs.
(Source：Prince George Citizen)