TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 16, 2026 Report No. SI-26-007
TO: Council
FROM: Judy Kitts, Director, Strategic Initiatives
SUBJECT: Crossing Guard Request, ?cole Victor-Brodeur
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council review the information provided in this report and provide direction to staff regarding the request for a crossing guard at ?cole Victor-Brodeur.
Body
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On November 11, 2025, Directrice adjointe Madelaine Pepenel of ?cole Victor-Brodeur wrote to the Township of Esquimalt requesting support for the daily presence of a responsible adult to assist the school's student crossing guards during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal periods.
The school operates a student-led crossing guard program; however, due to collective agreement constraints, teacher involvement is limited to 15 minutes per week.
This report outlines the background, municipal context, recent safety improvements, and options for Council's consideration.
BACKGROUND:
Local Context:
In July 2022, the Greater Victoria Crossing Guards Association (GVCGA), which managed crossing guards across five municipalities, ceased operations due to an unsustainable funding model. Historically funded by municipal grants and non-profit management, the responsibility for crossing guards in the Greater Victoria School District has shifted toward municipalities and school boards.
The GVCGA served ?cole Victor-Brodeur, under School District 93 (SD93), and Macaulay Elementary School, under School District 61 (SD61), up until its closure.
In August 2022, the SD61 requested funding for a crossing guard at Macaulay Elementary School. The following motion was passed: That Council authorize funding $22,560 for the crossing guard services at Macaulay Elementary School for the 2022/2023 school year; and that the Township consider including funding for this service in its future budget processes as a recurring cost on a cost recovery basis.
The Tow...
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