Division Projects Boost Special Levy Over Ten Percent
Local district reports a rise in the Special Levy by more than ten percent tied to division projects. Despite a loss of 235 students, the funding gap is only $10,000 in the amount elected from local taxpayers, prompting questions about budget decisions and fiscal priorities.
Budget decisions raise questions on Park West costs
The frame report shows higher pupil teacher ratios and elevated Park West admin costs, driven by non administrative duties and CEO handling Aboriginal portfolios. About 30 percent of the Superintendent of programs time covers curriculum coordination, and governance costs are affected by amalgamation and sparsity. The board plans to review before the next election.
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Census shifts bring grant impacts to Russell Manitoba town
Administrator Wally Melnyk notes population gains since 1991 while census revisions by Statistics Canada alter per capita funding. The adjustments raise Russell’s population to 1611 with 777 dwellings, and shift nearby RM figures, affecting gas tax and provincial grants for the next five years.
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