The Vancouver School Board wants Sir Guy Carleton's vacant outbuilding used as an early learning centre.
The century-old heritage building, which is part of the school site at the corner of Kingsway and Joyce, was seriously damaged by arson in March 2008. Little has been done to fix it.
Its roof is covered with blue tarp because the provincial government won't release money for its restoration until the Vancouver School Board proves it's needed for an educational purpose.
Trustees have endorsed a proposal to turn it into an early learning centre for pre-kindergarten children in the neighbourhood.
COPE trustee Allan Wong, chair of the planning and facilities committee, said senior staff will approach the Ministry of Education with the proposal, but it's uncertain when a decision will be made.
The district would like to see the centre opened by September 2011 or earlier.
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