Community Consultation - Disposition of Real Property

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

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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.

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.

Part of 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. 

The first round of community consultation occurred between September 30–October 11, 2024. At the Regular Public Board Meeting on October 21, 2024, the Board of Education decided to extend the feedback period and reopened the public survey from October 22–November 12, 2024.

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.

At the Regular Public Board Meeting on November 18, 2024,  the Board reviewed the consultation feedback and made motions to proceed with the next stage of government consultation for the Parkcrest and Little Fort parcels of land parcel. The next phase of consultation is managed through the Ministry of Education and Child Care Capital Branch. We expect that the Ministry consultation will take a minimum of 3-4 months to complete. Read the letter sent to parents, caregivers, staff, and community members and partners on November 20, 2024 here. 

Once the government consultation process is complete and we are notified as to the results, information will be made available on the District website and through social media and public board reports.