[b]Many rural schools are closed. They, obviously, couldn't be converted for old people's, or low rent homes, but little kids now have to go on 2-3 hour bus rides every day.

Boards will prefer to close rural schools first because they can collect the extra grant they get for operating them for up to Two full years. They could remain open if partnerships to cover costs could be reached with a local library board or community centre. Windsor Ontario has schools that are partnered with just such groups.

When BC boards can collect operating grants on closed schools where's the incentive to look for alternatives.

A Message from Alberta: Hey Buddy, who's boat you tryin' to rock? I agree in full, but I think you might be taking a bite out of some politicians ass.
Especially being an "employee" of one of the biggest Asian scammers in BC.
Paul