The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board has officially declared several former school properties as surplus land.
The affected properties include Quinte Secondary School, Queen Victoria School, and Sir Winston Churchill School in Belleville.
By designating these sites as surplus, the school board opens the door for potential redevelopment or community disposition under provincial regulations.
The move comes after multi-year pupil accommodation reviews have been aimed at consolidating local elementary and secondary populations.
Board officials note that carrying unneeded real estate diverts vital funding away from active classroom instruction and student programming.
Under Ontario’s Education Act, surplus properties must first be offered to public-sector entities such as municipalities, health agencies, and housing providers.
If no public partner acquires the real estate, the properties can subsequently be listed on the open market for private sale.
Local leaders and community members are closely monitoring the decisions as redevelopment could address pressing local housing or civic needs.
Further details regarding exact timeline milestones and official bidding procedures will be shared during upcoming public board meetings.
