Budget 2016-17

Budget 2016-17 Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ Budget: 2016-17 Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board 322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217 Brantford ON N3T 5M8 bhncdsb.ca Table of Contents Message from the Chair of the Budget Committee ......................................................................... Page 1 Message from the Director of Education ......................................................................................... Page 3 Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................. Page 4 Vision Statement ................................................................................................................................ Page 4 Board of Trustees .............................................................................................................................. Page 4 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ Page 5 Expenditures ...................................................................................................................................... Page 9 Instruction ............................................................................................................................. Page 11 Special Education ................................................................................................................. Page 11 School Management ............................................................................................................. Page 12 Student Support .................................................................................................................... Page 12 Computer Services ............................................................................................................... Page 12 Library and Guidance Services ............................................................................................. Page 13 Teacher Support ................................................................................................................... Page 13 Administration and Governance ........................................................................................... Page 13 Operations and Maintenance ................................................................................................ Page 14 Transportation and Assessment ........................................................................................... Page 15 Continuing Education ............................................................................................................ Page 15 Debt Charges ....................................................................................................................... Page 15 Other Non-Operating ............................................................................................................ Page 15 Revenues .......................................................................................................................................... Page 15 Local Taxation ...................................................................................................................... Page 16 Funding Allocations ........................................................................................................................ Page 16 Foundation Grant .................................................................................................................. Page 16 School Foundation Grant ...................................................................................................... Page 16 Special Purpose Grants ........................................................................................................ Page 16 Pupil Accommodations Grant ............................................................................................... Page 17 Amortization .......................................................................................................................... Page 18 Other Revenue ..................................................................................................................... Page 18 Capital Projects ............................................................................................................................... Page 18 Construction ........................................................................................................................ Page 18 Facility Renewal Projects ..................................................................................................... Page 18 Summary .......................................................................................................................................... Page 19 2016-17 Preliminary Expenditure Estimates .................................................................................. Page 20 Revenue Estimates 2016-17 ............................................................................................................ Page 26 Staffing (Full-Time Equivalent) ....................................................................................................... Page 27 Enrolment Projections .................................................................................................................... Page 28 Education Grants ............................................................................................................................. Page 29 Funding Guidelines ......................................................................................................................... Page 29 Net Revenue and Net Expenditures ..................................................................................... Page 29 Budget Restrictions on Classroom Funding Envelope ................................................................ Page 30 Budget Restrictions on Special Education Envelope ................................................................... Page 30 Total Budget Expenditures ............................................................................................................. Page 30 2016-17 Estimates Variance Schedule ........................................................................................... Page 31 Estimated Expenditures on Catholicity ......................................................................................... Page 32 School Budget Allocations ............................................................................................................. Page 33 The Board’s Jurisdiction ................................................................................................................. Page 39 Directory of Staff with Responsibility for Budget Accounts ........................................................ Page 40 Education Centres ................................................................................................................ Page 40 Director and Superintendents ............................................................................................... Page 40 Managers .............................................................................................................................. Page 40 Consultants and Program Staff ............................................................................................. Page 41 Directory of Schools ........................................................................................................................ Page 42 Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board 2016-17 Budget Message from the Chair of the Budget Committee The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board approved the 2016- 17 Budget on June 28, 2016.The Budget Committee met four times to deliberate the 2016-17 budget; which totals approximately $121.4 million. On March 24, 2016, the government released the regulation for the Grants for Student Needs (GSN) for the 2016-17 school year. The GSN allocation continues to mirror vital priorities of the Ministry of Education, including Achieving Excellence, Ensuring Equity, Promoting Well-Being and Enhancing Public Confidence. The Ministry continues to plan and implement strategies in an attempt to ensure that the publicly-funded education system is fiscally sustainable; while at the same time, realizing the province’s goals for education; namely the improvement of student achievement. In support of the Ministry’s Goals, the Board has established goals through its 2015-18 Strategic Plan as follows: Improving Student Achievement – Knowing our Learners: When we know, understand and respond to the unique learning needs using assessment-rich learning, we can respond to the individual needs of our students and improve their outcomes; Catholic Faith Formation – When we support the family and the parish in forming the faith of our students and we commit ourselves to the principles of our gospel values, as expressed through the example of Catholic Social Teaching, we help to build the Kingdom of God; Developing Safe and Inclusive Schools – When we foster positive relationships that emphasize mutual respect, understanding, and trust, we are able to improve the cohesion of our community; and Communicating Effectively – When we communicate effectively to our internal and external stakeholders, we enhance the engagement of our community which improves our

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