SD 67

• COVID-19: Okanagan school districts discussing staff vaccine mandates

  The Okanagan's five school districts have not yet decided whether they will require vaccination for staff.

  Education

  Oct 18, 2021
  
• Penticton chosen for B.C.’s first publicly-funded pre-school program

  Penticton's board of education said the initiative is part of the provincial government's mandate to integrate child care and early learning into the public education system.

  Education

  Mar 2, 2021
  
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• Get an inside look at Penticton’s largest school in the COVID-19 era

  In class, students are assigned a desk and grade 10-12 students will attend school every morning and every second afternoon. Grade 9 students will attend in-class instruction full-time. 

  Sep 3, 2020
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• Okanagan Skaha school district urging parents to fill out online survey for upcoming school year

  Okanagan Skaha School District 67 says its restart plan for the 2020-21 school year will provide one of three options for students: in-class instruction, online learning and home schooling.

  Education

  Sep 1, 2020
• SD 67 can’t use school-generated funds to balance books

  The district, at the time, assumed district money had been transferred into the school accounts and earmarked for future technology and transportation purchases.

  Education

  Apr 28, 2020
• SD 67 promises new era of budget transparency, accountability

  The district faced a roughly $1 million budget shortfall for 2019-20.

  Mar 11, 2020
• Auditor hired, budget deadline extended at Okanagan Skaha school district

  The district is facing an $800,000 budget deficit.

  Feb 29, 2020
• Faced with an $800K budget deficit, Okanagan Skaha School District votes for audit

  An external audit has been ordered by the Okanagan Skaha School District's board of education.

  Canada

  Feb 25, 2020
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• Escalating problem with needles left on Penticton school grounds

  "We have individuals who are injecting themselves on a school property at the start of the school day," said Wendy Hyer, superintendent of schools.

  Crime

  May 29, 2019
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• Parents ‘cautiously optimistic’ as School Board 67 moves ahead with funding application

  "We feel like thousands of pounds are off our shoulders. It is on the government now," said board chair Linda Van Alphen.

  Jun 24, 2016