Catholic school board asks for public input into its budget

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Toronto’s Catholic school board is inviting all stakeholders to participate in its budget planning process as its considers options to deal with its $16.9 million deficit.

Those students, staff, parents and ratepayers interested in participating are urged to go to www.bit.ly/1wTTtKY for information about the budget process, options for deficit recovery, and opportunities to share their input – including through delegations at a number of upcoming board and committee meetings, through a virtual Town Hall set to take place online on March 11 , and through an online survey.

“Your input is critical to the board’s continued commitment to student achievement and well-being and fiscal accountability, which are cornerstones for building a sustainable future,” TCDSB Director of Education Angela Gauthier said in a statement. “While we have to face our current budget issues, our mission of providing the best Catholic education for all our students remains unchanged.”  (more...)

Catholic school board asks for public input into its budget