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The Tri-Cities' population is likely to grow substantially over the next decade in response to B.C.'s housing legislation, which means more elementary schools will need to be built.
The report estimates the Surrey School District will see 9,777 new school-age students in the next decade, based on anticipated construction of 51,490 new housing units.
Council voted unanimously to reject the proposal, which means the province will need to appoint a facilitator to work with the district and the city to resolve the numbers.