School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) NOTICE OF DISPOSITION (SALE) OF REAL PROPERTY Community Consultation Extended to November 12, 2024

Posted On Tuesday October 22, 2024

Originally posted On Tuesday October 01, 2024 – UPDATED Tuesday, October 22, 2024

The Board of Education of School District No. 73 (Kamloops-Thompson) has identified three properties that are not required for educational purposes and has therefore elected to sell these properties.

The next stage in the Disposition of Real Property process is to conduct public consultation. This public consultation process will allow the Board of Education to obtain the community's feedback on the proposed disposal of lands and buildings. By disposal of land and building, the Board is considering selling each of the properties listed below.

Following a first round of community consultation between September 30–October 11, 2024, the Board of Education has extended the feedback period and reopened the public survey until November 12, 2024 at 12:00 pm. Please provide your feedback by completing this survey hereExplore the Frequently Asked Questions and Answers here.

On October 29, 2024, the District hosted a public webinar for parents, caregivers, and community members to ask questions and get more information. You can watch the webinar here.

All feedback collected will be compiled and shared with the Kamloops-Thompson Board of Education on November 18, 2024 to help inform their decision-making.

The three properties under consideration are:

216 Highway 24, Little Fort, BC

The property located at 216 Highway 24 in Little Fort was the former location of the Little Fort Elementary School. It consists of a 1.207 acre parcel and former school building. The school was closed by Board motion in March 1998 due to limited student enrolment in the community. The Board was transferred this property in 1915 by a private citizen.

2393 Parkcrest Avenue, Kamloops, BC

The property at 2393 Parkcrest Avenue, Kamloops BC consists of a 1.82 acre parcel. This property is within the Brocklehurst community and is surrounded by a developed residential neighbourhood. The Board purchased this property from a private citizen in 1954. This property is considered too small for a school site and is not required for educational purposes.

435 Arrowstone Drive, Kamloops, BC

The property at 435 Arrowstone Drive, Kamloops BC consists of a 1.29 acre parcel. This property is adjacent to Sa-Hali Secondary School and is surrounded by several multi-family units. The Board acquired this property in 1991 and is considered too small for a school site and is not required for educational purposes.

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