At its regular meeting on June 18, 2025, the Limestone District School Board of Trustees approved a $342.8 million budget for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a deficit budget balanced through the use of reserve funds.
The approved budget complies with Ministry of Education requirements and includes:
- Operating expenditures of $318.6 million, representing an increase of approximately $20.6 million over the previous year.
- Capital expenditures of $24.2 million, allocated to school condition improvements and renewal projects.
The vast majority of the operating budget is directed to student instruction and relates directly to classroom support. Capital expenditures are used to fund school condition improvements and school renewal projects.
The Board continues to face financial pressures in several key areas, including:
- Special Education
- Transportation
- Statutory Benefits
- Cyber Security Expenditures
- Human Rights Officer Funding
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220 Portsmouth Ave
Kingston Ontario
Canada K7L 4X4
www.limestone.on.ca
