At the Special Board Meeting held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) approved the 2025-2026 Budget Estimates in the amount of $533,963,093.
The approved budget highlights the Board's commitment to both fiscal responsibility and student success. Even as the lowest funded school board per student in the province, HCDSB has delivered a compliant, balanced budget that meets the needs of our schools.
"As Trustees, we take our responsibility as stewards of Catholic education seriously," said Marvin Duarte, Chair of the Board. "We are proud to approve a balanced budget that supports the needs of our students and staff, while remaining fiscally responsible and aligned with our shared values."
"I want to begin by thanking our Chief Financial Officer and the entire finance team for their exceptional work in preparing this year's budget," said John Klein, Director of Education. "This budget reflects a thoughtful approach to planning and a deep commitment to student success. It aligns with our Multi-Year Strategic Plan and ensures that our priorities rooted in faith, equity, and excellence are supported through every dollar we spend. I also want to acknowledge the contributions of our staff, families, and community partners who help bring our shared vision to life in our schools each day."
Quick Facts
- As of June 24, 2025, HCDSB is projecting a balanced budget for the 2025-2026 school year, in accordance with the Ministry of Education's definition of a compliant budget.
- Revenue has been estimated at $546.1 million, and total expenses have been estimated at $533.9 million (including compliance adjustments).
- The Board estimates an Average Daily Enrolment (ADE) of 21,587.00 for elementary students and 14,834.76 secondary students, for a total of 36,421.76 students for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Table 1 on Page 2 summarizes the HCDSB's projected financial position as of June 24, 2025.
- The final Budget Estimates will be submitted to the Ministry of Education by June 30, 2025.
More Information
- School boards operate on a fiscal year that runs from September 1st to August 31st.
- Each year, the Ministry of Education provides funds to school boards through a series of grants. Visit the Ministry of Education's website for more information on education funding.
- HCDSB operates 48 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, and 3 continuing education facilities, currently serving over 36,000 students.
- The majority of the Board's funding allocation is based on student enrolment.
- Elementary and secondary enrolments are based on Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) enrolments for October 31st and March 31st.
- Elementary and secondary FTE enrolment values are averaged to give the annualized Average Daily Enrolment (ADE).
Learn More
Read the report to the Board of Trustees: 2025-2026 Budget Estimates - Final.
Visit our website to learn more about the 2025-2026 Budget Process.
