Mission, BC — In the spirit of continued teamwork and collaboration, the City of Mission and the Mission Public School District No. 75 have renewed their joint use agreement.
The agreement is a formal partnership between the City and School District that outlines how the two parties will work together to help ensure:
- The community has access to book facility spaces within the City or the School District at a reasonable cost
- Information is shared on all current and future planning and development projects so both parties can proactively prepare for the needs of a growing community
- Strong communications and engagement protocols, including a mutual desire to consult with the other party on future plans
- Joint participation in capital projects and facility projects where it makes the most sense, and more
“The Board of Education is pleased to announce the renewal and update of the Joint-Use Agreement with the City of Mission,” said Mission School Board Chair Tracy Loffler. “This important agreement strengthens the ongoing long-term partnership between Mission Public Schools and the City of Mission. It supports greater shared access to both school district and city facilities, creating enhanced opportunities for community use. The renewed agreement is designed to directly benefit Mission students and the community.”
Both members of Council and the School Board, along with their respective staff, crafted the new agreement to strengthen partnership opportunities.
“This agreement reflects what we’ve long known to be true in Mission: we accomplish so much more when we work together,” said Mayor Paul Horn. “By sharing facilities, we not only make the most of what we have, but we also open doors for more affordable and accessible opportunities for residents to connect, play, and grow.”
“Programs like Club Kids show what’s possible when we share resources and collaborate. This agreement is another important step toward a more integrated, community-centered future. We are constantly in communication and are seeking more opportunities to serve our community better, and to advocate for improved facilities.”
The agreement is active until 2029.
