The Upper Grand District School Board has passed its budget for the 2023-24 school year.
On Tuesday, the board approved more than $455,486,186 for the operating expenditures budget and $38,074,756 for the capital projects budget.
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The board said the budget reflects priorities in its multi-year plan, including delivering foundational education and student achievement and championing health and well-being.
The UGDSB said there are additional investments to support math and literacy over and above the committed money provided by the Ministry of Education
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The board added it’ll also use the accumulated surplus to address the budget’s shortfall of $6.5 million.
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