BRSD finally has enrollment up – and government cuts funding

Even with more than 100 new students expected to enter Battle River schools in September, the Division (BRSD) will have less dollars available for schools.

    Like all school divisions in the province, BRSD has been hit with a 2.7% overall decrease in funding for next year.

    In addition, the Alberta government has said it will not provide dollars to cover growth in student enrollment. That means that, even though BRSD has reversed a five year enrollment decline trend and is welcoming a growing number of students, there will be no dollars provided to serve them.

    “It’s ironic, isn’t it?” says Board Chair Kendall Severson….

for more see the April 28/15 Weekly Review