Facing overcrowding and a shortage of classroom space, the Surrey Board of Education is considering converting its three traditional schools into regular catchment elementary schools. 

Trustees approved a motion to begin public consultations on the potential change at a public meeting on Wednesday. A report on the implications of this change is expected to be presented to the board on Dec. 11.

The three schools under consideration are Surrey Traditional, Cloverdale Traditional and McLeod Road Tra…