School Board Balances the Books

The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board has approved a balanced
budget for next school year.
Superintendant of Business Dean Carrie says the Board plans to spend
nearly $86-million with $75-million set aside for such things as
classroom instruction, administration, transportation and salaries.
Carrie says Provincial grants helped them balance the books and allowed the Board to
spend an extra $1.4-million on native language programs.
Staffing levels will remain the same and the Board is complying with
all Ministry of Education requirements.