Friday, April 16, 2021

School District to make final decisions on Budget no later than June 8th


There may yet be a fair bit of budget trimming ahead as School District 52 trustees continue with their work on the 2021-2022 budget, with the District noting that they could wait until early June before making any final decisions.

The path ahead towards their work comes following the announcement of a significant projected budget deficit at the Annual Budget Consultation meeting of March 29th.

In an update following their April 13th Board of Education meeting, the School District noted that staff continue to look for additional savings for the Board of Education to consider when the 2021-2022 Annual Budget is approved.

Staff will bring an updated list of potential budget cuts to the May 11, 2021 Board meeting. The Board will then hold a Special Open Board meeting no later than Tuesday, June 8th, 2021 to approve the Budget.

SD52 is not alone when facing a crunch at the budget making, many schools across the province are in a similar situation, some having announced plans to reduce popular programs such as music and other elements popular with their education program.

The Prince Rupert School District did not indicate where it may be looking further for savings as part of their information release of this week.

One other item of note was relayed from their April 13th gathering, that an update from Principal Debra Fabbi and Vice-Principal Mackenzie Guadagni of Pineridge Elementary School who explained the details to a new program to teach positive behaviour, the project is know as SUPER.  

Which is short for Safe, Understanding, Persistent, Engaged, Respectful

Board Chair James Horne noted the reception that the Board gave the Pineridge presentation.

“The Board enjoyed seeing the pictures of students involved in Persistence Challenge Day and other school activities. The school’s use of common language to enhance social-emotional learning supports a key element of the district’s strategic plan.”

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