Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
40 Matheson Boulevard West, Mississauga, ON, L5R 1C5, Tel: (905) 890-1221
April 13, 2016
Notice to parents/guardians and community members
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
Public Budget Consultation Opportunities
Regarding the Board’s 2016-17 Operating Budget
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is providing multiple options this year for
parents/guardians and other community stakeholders to provide input regarding the board’s
2016-17 operating budget. Options include:
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Provide written input on the priorities you want the Board to consider in the development
of the 2016-17 Budget. Email to communications@dpcdsb.org.
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Make a five-minute presentation to trustees through the delegation process at the April 26
Board meeting or the May 24 Board meeting. Normal protocols and timelines for registering
to delegate apply. Delegates must register and provide copies of their presentation to the
board at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting date. Each presenter will have a
maximum of five (5) minutes to make their presentation. To register to delegate, call (905)
890-0708, ext. 24433.
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Parents/guardians and community members may also provide input through their local
Catholic school trustee.
An outline of current issues and budget pressures is available on the board website at
www.dpcdsb.org. Interested parties are encouraged to read the outline prior to delegating or
providing a written submission.
If you have any questions, please contact our Communications & Community Relations Department at
(905) 890-0708, ext. 24278 or 24466.
Mario Pascucci
Chair of the Board
Marianne Mazzorato
Director of Education
Extraordinary lives start with a great Catholic education.
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board
40 Matheson Boulevard West, Mississauga, ON, L5R 1C5, Tel: (905) 890-1221
Outline of current issues and budget pressures
The following is a high level overview of key areas of the operating budget, including the budget
pressures and challenges that we face.
On March 24, the Ministry of Education announced the Grants for Student Needs (GSN) funding for the
2016-2017 year. The GSN are the primary revenue source that funds education in this province.
Education funding will increase year-over-year on a provincial basis, however, this is mainly attributed to
funding for central labour agreements. The Ministry’s focus continues to be on efficient use of school
space and managing excess capacity in schools. Many of the grant reductions and adjustments from
2014-2015 and 2015-2016 continue to be phased in. New changes are related to provincial benefit
plans and equity in education. The GSN announcement as well as a Guide to the Grants for Student
Needs is available on the Ministry website.
All stakeholders are encouraged to review Dufferin-Peel’s Strategic System Plan and Financial
Statements.
As we develop the 2016-2017 budget, we will be guided by a collaborative and transparent process,
ensuring all decisions align with the board’s strategic system plan. Our board will be challenged with
reduced funding, changes in enrolment and increasing costs. 2016-2017 is the second year of grant
reductions related to excess capacity in schools and the third year of the grant reduction in Board
Administration and Governance. These reductions impact the support system for all board and school
operations.
The Ministry requires school boards to balance their budget. We must continue to employ prudent
fiscal management in order to meet this objective. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will
ensure that our budget process addresses all budget challenges, maximizes opportunities and delivers
quality Catholic education to our students.
Preliminary 2016-2017 Grant Revenue - Operating
2016-2017 Projected Average Daily Enrolment
Elementary
Secondary
$847.7 million
81,047
49,714
31,333
Budgets Pressures and Challenges
Excess capacity funding reductions
Enrolment changes
Pupil accommodation reviews
Increased reporting & accountability
Maintenance and facilities needs
Maintain momentum on student achievement & well-being goals
Special Education needs
Balanced budget
Technology
Professional development
Unforeseen cost pressures
Provincial benefit plans transition
Extraordinary lives start with a great Catholic education.