At the Regular Meeting of the Board on June 16, 2026, Bluewater District School Board (BWDSB) trustees passed a balanced budget for the 2026-2027 school year. The approved budget of $299,163,285 in revenues, $299,114,654 in expenses, and $48,631 in net reserve contributions aligns with the requirements of the Education Act and funding parameters that are set provincially by the Ministry of Education. “During a time of significant and increasing financial pressures, the budget was developed through the thoughtful and disciplined hard...