Revamp the Ministry of Education capital budgeting process
"Open new schools when families move-in to a neigbourhood, not years later, by revamping the Ministry of Education capital budgeting process. 8 years ago, the NDP itself said that the budgeting model is broken – then did nothing to fix it." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
Work with local governments to expedite approval for new independent schools
"Work with local government to expedite approval for new independent schools, and ensure adequate land availability and zoning flexibility for all types of schools." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
Support school districts to adopt compact and urban school models
"Support school districts in the adoption of compact and urban school models, which can provide kids with access to the full range of amenities while reducing land consumption and costs." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
Phase out portables and use modular buildings instead
"Phase-out portables. Modular classrooms can provide a significantly more attractive, comfortable, and practical environment for learning compared to portables. Where it is not feasible to build a new school, modular buildings will be used to phase-out the widespread use of portables in BC." — Common Sense Change for British Columbia, retrieved 2024-10-15
"Undertake comprehensive reforms in facilities management to ensure all schools meet high standards of safety, functionality, and climate resilience." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Create pre-approved, universal, climate-resilient school building designs
"Collaborate across ministries and the construction industry to create pre-approved universal school building designs, which will be reevaluated every 10 years to ensure they meet climate-resilient standards." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09