Thursday, March 29, 2012

Catholic Board weighs in on funding

The Provincial Government is increasing the amount of money it gives school boards by 1.7 percent.  Catholic School Board Spokesperson Tom Mustapic says they don't know what that means for them.  The increase in funding comes at other cost savings measures announced in the budget including amalgamating school boards and closing under-used schools.  Meanwhile, the Province is capping the number of credits students can take in their fifth year.  It's part of a cost saving plan included in Tuesday's Provincial budget.