Family Life Programme – trustees have reversed an earlier decision to cut this contracted position from the School District. Staff had recommended that this programme could be done by teachers and a saving of about $20,000 could be made to help with budget cuts for the 2013-2014 year. After some discussion – they have decided to find that money elsewhere and continue the use of a trained educator on a contracted basis.

Class of 2013 – 198 students will graduate from the three high schools in the district. 92 at SOSS in Oliver, 50 from Osoyoos Secondary, 35 from SESS  in Keremeos and 21 from YouLearn.ca

Summer Reading Programmes – expanded services for children grades 1-7 in reading enhancement during the summer months at elementary schools in the district. Rhyme and Rec’ for schools getting out of kindergarten, Read and Rec’ for primary students, Read and Tec’ for intermediate students. Each elementary school will have more information on how young students can access this training in July and August.

Portables no more –  7 portables going to Kelowna six to New Westminster, two will be remain for district use and the admin building sold to the Oliver/Osoyoos Search and Rescue group for $10,000. All groups taking the portables responsible for moving costs.

Budget for next year approved ~ $27,210,363 will be needed to run School District #53