Comox Valley Schools (SD71) held a special public board meeting on May 19 to table the district budget for the 2026/27 school year. The estimated total annual budget bylaw amount for the upcoming year is $173,446,504, which includes assets and expenses for operating, special purposes, and capital funds. This estimated cost is down from the district’s current amended annual budget of $174,763,661. Factors influencing next year’s budget decrease i…