THUNDER BAY -- Lakehead Public Schools has approved a $133.9-million capital and operating budget for the 2016-17 school year.
Board chair Deborah Massaro said the budget process was a balancing act.
“Lakehead Public Schools Administration and the Budget committee worked diligently to build a budget that not only supports student achievement and well-being, but it is also reflective of the current financial times in our province,” Massaro said in a release issued on Tuesday night by the board.
The news comes days after a report was delivered to the board recommending a number of schools, including Sir Winston Churchill and Superior Collegiate high schools be closed, the latter to be repurposed as a replacement for a number of elementary schools.
The board heard from seven stakeholder groups during the budget process.
“The strength of our budget process is found within our inclusive and transparent process,” says Karen Wilson, chair of the budget committee.
“It is an excellent opportunity to hear from our various and valued stakeholders about what their priorities are.”