Tentative Budget Released

The Keewatin-Patricia District School Board has unveiled its 2004-2005 budget estimates.
The budget is balanced with revenues and expenditures both totaling $71.8 million.
Chief Financial Officer Dean Carrie says 59% of expenditure funds will be spent in the classroom.
The Board is project a drop in enrolment of 4% from last year but staffing levels are expected to be maintained.
The Early and Late Literacy programs will also be continued.
Budget highlights include $629,000 to replace instructional computers, some minor capital work and $100,000 for a Rainy Day fund.
Trustees will vote on the budget next Tuesday.