The board approved a total operating budget for revenue and expenditures for the 2013-14 budget year in the amount of $144,623,643.
 

A detailed review of revenues and expenditures was conducted by Trustees, the Operations and Budget Committee, Principals and Administrative Council, as part of the budget process and the Board’s continued commitment to fiscal responsibility within a challenging economy.
 

The 2013-14 Budget does not include salary increases for staff, in accordance with Ministry wage-freeze provisions currently in effect until August 31, 2014. 
 

The following enhancements were included in the 2013-14 Budget through a combination of reallocations of existing budgets and new Ministry funding:  Increased Technology in Classrooms, Technology Plan Implementation, Professional development, Child Care and Family Support programs in school communities, and mental health supports.
 

The Ministry also provided for the continued funding support for Full Day Kindergarten implementation across all schools and approximately $8 million in Capital Projects to address the maintenance and improvement of facilities.