Catholic Board Calls for Change in Funding Formula

The Northwest District Catholic School Board stresses the Province’s
current funding formula doesn’t recognize the challenges Northern boards
face.
Superintendant of Business Chris Howarth says their deficit could grow
to $1.75-million next year, meaning the Board would have to reduce
expenditures by 12%.
Howarth warns they would have to cut 16% of their teaching staff and
stresses the move could just be the beginning.
The Board had to take $1.1-million out of reserves last year to
balance the books.