Vancouver Board of Education 

VSB’s financial planning process is guided by the Education Plan, the 2023-2024 Framework for Enhancing Student Learning (FESL) report and applicable Board and provincial policies. Engagement activities follow best practice standards set by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) and in alignment with the District’s administrative procedures.

Our goal is to actively seek and incorporate feedback from the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7meshÚxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation), District leaders and the District’s formal stakeholder groups, as well as feedback from students, their families, staff and the broader public in the annual budget and the financial plan.

We aim to provide clear information, ensure every voice is valued and make financial decisions that align with our community’s values and our District’s educational goals. All feedback will be considered by the Board. Any decisions regarding the annual budget and the financial plan, will be made by the Board of Education.

2025-2026 Financial Planning Process

The 2025-2026 Financial Planning Process was presented at the November 13, 2024 Finance and Personnel Committee meeting and approved by the Board at the November 25, 2025 Board meeting. The full report can be found here.

The budget@vsb.bc.ca email address will begin accepting written submissions regarding budget priorities for development of the 2025-2026 financial plan in early January 2025. All written submissions to the Board are considered public documents. The Board, therefore, reserves the right to make any submissions available to the public.

A detailed engagement plan will be developed to ensure that the financial plan engagement goals are achieved.

2025-2026 Financial Planning Timeline