The Nipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board has approved a balanced budget for next school year.
While focusing on programs and services that directly benefit students, the board says the $59 million fiscal plan includes a projected increase in enrolment.
“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we extend gratitude to our administration and staff for planning and presenting a detailed and responsible budget with many key enhancements to support innovative and foundational learning in the service of our students for the upcoming school year,” says Shawn Fitzsimmons, board chair.
Officials say significant enhancements in the areas of Reading Instruction, Mathematics, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Special Education, and Mental Health & Well-being are included to support all schools.
“We are pleased to approve a balanced budget that reflects a high-degree of fiscal responsibility and effective stewardship of the Board’s resources to benefit our students,” says Barbara McCool, board vice chair.
Along with continuing with enhancements to the Indigenous Studies program at the secondary level, the board says the Hockey Canada Skills Academy program at St. Joseph-Scollard Hall is expanding in September.
This after a successful inaugural year.