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Local public school board working toward balanced budget for 2026-27

By Brock Ormond Jun 10, 2026 | 2:37 PM

The local public school board is working toward a balanced budget for next school year.

The Hastings Prince Edward District School Board of Trustees had a look at the almost $265 million 2026-27 draft budget earlier this week

A report from Bryce Wilson, Superintendent of Business Services and Senior Manager of Finance Jason Gunning outlined there is a balanced budget for compliance of $0 for surplus/deficit.

Around 80 per cent of the budget is earmarked for salaries, pensions, and benefits.

Almost $15 million is being budgeted for construction and building renewal projects and capital equipment purchases planned for 2026-2027, with several large projects on the way to completion.

On the other side, officials say projected enrolment is down about 242 students, and the board is facing a projected $1.4-million transportation deficit, between what the province has allocated and projected costs.

The full breakdown for the HPEDSB draft budget can be seen at this link.