The Central Okanagan Board of Education has been applying for the funding to build a new school for eight years now but has been denied every year.

The health authority says individuals who have tested positive for the virus are self-isolating at home, and that contact tracing is underway.

With coronavirus cases surging across B.C., a Kelowna parent says it’s unfair to make a decision like that right now.

The school district says the affected members are said to be self-isolating at home and have support from local public health teams.

Casorso Elementary, South Kelowna Elementary and North Glenmore Elementary all saw one person test positive within their school community, the school district said.

The 39-page document delves into what’s expected of staff and students when school resumes next month amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The ministry of education will release more details about the partial re-opening of schools in the coming days but it's expected to involve students attending school part-time to reduce the number of students in one classroom at the same time to make social distancing easier.

Classes opened to children of what are considered "tier one" essential services workers, including front-line health-care workers.

“To reduce physical contact, our providers will deliver a week’s worth of lunches and breakfasts at one time.”

The school district said starting next week, most teachers and other staff members will be participating remotely in planning for the weeks ahead.