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Budget Process

2025/26 Budget Process

School District No. 42 meets the learning needs of approximately 17,000 students of all ages in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, and is defined by its determination to keep student learning and growth at the heart of all its decisions.

All decisions made by the Maple Ridge – Pitt Meadows School District are guided by its vision and core values, and are based on research and consultation. Similarly, the district’s initiatives and resources are all aligned to support its firm commitment to continuous improvement, teaching and learning, effective use of technology, building and sustaining community and partner group relationships, and designing effective and sustainable support systems.

2025/26 Preliminary Budget Process Timeline

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

 

PUBLIC BOARD MEETING

  • Presentation and approval of the proposed budget process and consultation timeline
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

PUBLIC BOARD MEETING

  • Presentation of projected enrolments for 2025/26, 2026/27, 2027/28, and 2028/29

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

PUBLIC BOARD MEETING

  • Presentation and board approval of the 2024/25 Amended Annual Budget

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

  • Presentation of the 2025/26 draft preliminary budget estimates
  • Consultation with partner groups on budget priorities
  • Consultation with students on budget priorities
Monday, April 7, 2025 

INDIGENOUS EDUCATION COMMUNITY BUDGET CONSULTATION

  • Presentation of the 2025/26 draft preliminary budget estimates 
  • Co-construct on budget priorities for targeted funds for Indigenous Education
  • Consultation on budget priorities for non-targeted funds
Wednesday, April 16, 2025

PUBLIC BOARD MEETING

  • Presentation of the Proposed 2025/26 Preliminary Budget

Thursday, April 17 to
Wednesday, April 23, 2025

ONLINE BUDGET SURVEY

  • Online budget survey on the Proposed 2025/26 Preliminary Budget

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

INDIGENOUS EDUCATION COMMUNITY BUDGET APPROVAL AND CONSULTATION

  • Approval of the proposed 2025/26 spending plans for targeted funds
  • Feedback on the Proposed 2025/26 Preliminary Budget for non-targeted funds

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

  • Public and partner group input on the Proposed 2025/26 Preliminary Budget

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

PUBLIC BOARD MEETING

  • Approval of 2025/26 Budget Balancing Proposals
  • Receipt of approved 2025/26 spending plans for targeted Indigenous Education funds
  • Adoption of the 2025/26 Preliminary Budget
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Our mission
Our mission is to support all individuals in their development as successful learners, and as respectful, caring and responsible members of society.