Annual Budget Consultation

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools has begun its 2026-27 budget development.

The Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools Board of Education is required by the School Act to pass a balanced budget for the upcoming school year by June 30.  

Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools’ annual budget spending and priorities are guided by the district’s Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan lays out three specific goals for the school district:

• Student success:
  • Increase literacy success rates for all students
  • Increase numeracy success rates for all students
  • Increase graduation rates for students: who identify as Indigenous, who have disabilities and diverse abilities, and/or are Children and Youth in Care
• Student and employee wellness:
  • Increase the number of students who feel welcome, safe and have a sense of belonging in their school
  • Increase the number of employees who feel valued and/or engaged
• Truth and reconciliation:
  • Increase awareness of and access to resources available to support hul’q’umi’num language learning
  • Create and share district-wide, Syeyutsus Principles of Teaching & Learning

The Board of Education’s role is to ensure that the necessary resources and funding are in place to achieve the goals in a manner that is sustainable over time.

In February 2026, budget discussions will begin with the presentation of enrolment projections, the 2026-27 draft budget calendar and the presentation of the 2025-26 annual amended budget. The process continues until the Board of Education adopts the budget in May 2026.