Surplus projected for school district 22

Surplus projected for School District 22

Apr 4, 2019 | 3:31 PM

School District 22 is projecting a budget surplus for the upcoming school year, that’s according to their draft budget adjustment plan which was revealed to the public on Wednesday at a public board meeting.

“We are in a good position, so it is pretty positive news,” said Superintendent Joe Rogers who noted that just two years ago the district was dealing with a deficit of $770,740.

The district projects that they will generate a surplus of roughly 1.4 million to 2.5 million this school year.

Extra funding from the provincial government, an increase in student enrollment and funding from the International Student’s Program are said to have contributed to the jump.

Students are expected to benefit as the district says they are hoping to improve programs and services.

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New to this year’s budget recommendations, according to the district is an additional school psychologist to provide assessments for students and to help teachers and parents.

Two outreach support workers is also in the district’s recommendations to help some of the district’s most vulnerable students.

“We have a number of kids that are coming to school that have lots of challenges, mental health challenges, addiction challenges, family challenges,“ said Rogers.

$63,000 in funding is what the district says is needed to hire the workers.

Additional support time for English language learners and those with speech and language difficulties is also something the district is considering.

They are also hoping to spend $30,000 to replace shop equipment and to add $60,000 to its robotics program.

The draft budget passed, with one trustee voting in opposition

Mark Olsen said he opposed the draft budget because he took issue with something in the budget regarding salaries cutting into the operating budget.

Trustee Mark Olsen talks about why he voted against the draft budget adjustment plan for #sd22 #vernonbc #bced pic.twitter.com/J4yttbrYSH

— Vernon Matters (@VernonMattersca) April 4, 2019

“I have a problem with us continuing to match wage increases from fixed budgets you take away from services, CUPE and BCTF they negotiate wage increases that are funded and then we match administration, and principals and vice principals,” he said, adding that he does think administrators should get their raises but the money should not have to come out of funds that could be used for students.

A meeting to get feedback on the draft budget is scheduled for April 10. Anyone with concerns is encouraged to contact the school district.

A full rundown of the draft budget can be found here.