At the Special 91pro视频 Meeting held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the 91pro视频 approved the 2026-2027 Budget Estimates in the amount of $539,121,897.
The approved budget reflects the 91pro视频’s commitment to responsible financial stewardship while continuing to invest in the programs, services, and supports that help students achieve their full potential. Despite ongoing financial pressures facing school boards across Ontario, HCDSB has approved a budget that is compliant with Ministry of Education requirements and aligned with the priorities outlined in the 91pro视频’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan.
“I would like to thank our Chief Executive Officer, our Chief Financial Officer, and the entire Finance team for their leadership, diligence, and expertise throughout this budget process,” said Marvin Duarte, Chair of the 91pro视频. “Despite the challenges, they remained focused on what matters most 鈥� supporting student success and well-being while ensuring responsible stewardship of public resources.鈥�
“This budget enables us to continue investing in the areas that matter most to students and families while preparing responsibly for the future,” said John Klein, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Education Officer. “As school boards across Ontario continue to navigate rising costs and increasing demands for student supports, we remain focused on our strategic priorities while continuing to deliver high-quality Catholic education for students and families across Halton.鈥�
Quick Facts
- The 2026-2027 budget includes a Ministry compliant deficit of $2.5 million, which will be funded through a portion of the 91pro视频’s accumulated surplus. The budget remains fully compliant with Ministry of Education requirements.
- Revenue has been estimated at鈥�$550.0 million, and total expenses have been estimated at鈥�$539.1 million (including compliance adjustments).
- The budget includes continued investments in special education, mental health and well-being supports, student transportation, school-based budgets, and capital projects across the system.
- Compared to the 2025-2026 Revised Estimates, enrolment is projected to remain relatively stable, with a net decrease of 117.73 Average Daily Enrolment (ADE) students, or 0.3%.
- The final Budget Estimates will be submitted to the Ministry of Education by June 30, 2026.
More Information
- School boards operate on a fiscal year that runs from September 1 to August 31.
- Each year, the Ministry of Education provides funds to school boards through a series of grants.
- HCDSB operates 48 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and 3 continuing education facilities, serving more than 36,000 students.
- The majority of the 91pro视频’s funding allocation is based on student enrolment.
- Elementary and secondary enrolments are based on Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) enrolments for October 31 and March 31.
- Elementary and secondary FTE enrolment values are averaged to determine annualized Average Daily Enrolment (ADE).
Learn More
Read the report to the 91pro视频 of Trustees:鈥�2026-2027 Budget Estimates (Final).
Visit our website to learn more about the 2026-2027 Budget Process.
