Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board trustees, sitting as the Budget Committee Monday night, reviewed ongoing planning for the development of the 2026-2027 school year budget, including projected enrolment.
“We take very seriously our obligation to be responsible stewards of public funds and make sound financial decisions for the organization. Each year we balance that obligation with supporting the services and programs we know are crucial for student success, ensuring that student and classroom needs are our number one funding priority,” says Paul Brown, chairperson of the board.
“As we work toward a balanced budget, we will continue to do everything we can to ensure that the dollars we have are directed to where they are needed most – supporting our students and staff in classrooms,” says Brown.
As part of its ongoing development of a balanced budget for consideration by the board, administration continues to review all areas of the budget to identify efficiencies across each area of operation.
Enrolment
Administration reviewed enrolment expectations for the 2026-2027 school year with the board’s Budget Committee.
Student enrolment directly impacts revenue. Projections for the 2026-2027 school year indicate modest decreases across both the elementary and secondary panels.
Board revenues are determined provincially based on elementary and secondary student enrolment. Total board enrolment for 2026-2027 is expected to be 34,946 students. This projection includes a year-over-year projected decrease of 303 elementary students, and a decrease of 136 secondary students.
The Budget Committee will continue its discussions as part of establishing an operating budget at its next meeting.
Budget Committee meeting dates
- Monday, April 27
- Thursday, May 21
- Monday, May 25
- Monday, June 1
Budget information is available at: www.kprschools.ca
