Joint resolution: Government Accountability in Capital Project Funding

Be it resolved that BCCPAC jointly call on the provincial government with the BCTF, CUPE K-12, CUPE BC and BCSTA to:

1. Commit to funding capital projects based on district-prioritized capital plans, ensuring that new schools, seismic upgrades, and expansions align with actual enrollment pressures and infrastructure needs.
2. Mandate a transparent and accountable capital funding process, including clear timelines and justification if district requests are not funded.
3. Prohibit the use of school district operating funds for capital project contributions, ensuring that education funding is used for student learning and essential school services.
4. Fully fund land acquisition, school construction, portable removal and infrastructure upgrades through dedicated capital budgets, preventing delays and funding gaps that force districts to reallocate operational dollars.
5. Ensure that accessibility and inclusion considerations are prioritized and fully funded in all capital projects, without requiring districts to use operating funds for compliance with accessibility standards.
6. Recognize that portables and modular classrooms are temporary solutions and should not replace long-term investments in permanent, community-based schools that meet the needs of growing neighborhoods.