GSN Summary

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1 Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board GSN Summary Let Your Light Shine Presented April 2017

2 GSN Introduction GSN = Grants for Student Needs Revenue generating grants that enable boards to meet their contractual obligations, strategic priorities and operational priorities in support of Ontario s renewed vision for education, Achieving Excellence GSN Supports: Funding in the classroom ($13.2B) School leadership and operations ($3.9B) Specific student related priorities ($4.4B) Local management by school boards ($2.2B)

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4 Key Highlights 1. Salaries and Professional Development 2. EHLT (Employee Health, Life and Dental Benefits Transformation) 3. Local Priority Funding 4. Community and Other Priorities 5. Class Size Investments 6. Capital 7. Indigenous Education 8. School Foundation Grant 9. Keeping Up with Costs 10. On-going Implementation and Other Changes 11. Next Steps 12. EPO (Education Program Other)

5 Salaries & Professional Development 1.5% salary benchmark increase One-time payment in for Professional Development equilivant to 0.5% of salary benchmark

6 EHLT (Employee Health, Life and Dental Benefits Transformation) Inflation protection increases to base funding for the EHLT will be reflected in updated table amounts for Will also reflect projected staffing in boards and board s share of benefit costs More information to be released in summer 2017

7 Local Priority Funding (LPF) Local Prorities Fund (LPF) resulted from labour negotiations where several targeted education investments were discussed To be used to support: At-Risk Students Adult Education These funds could support about 875 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers and about 1,600 to 1,830 FTE education workers across the province.

8 Community & Other Priorities 3% increase to Community Use of Schools Funding (CUS) to support costs related to keeping schools open after hours such as lighting, heating, and cleaning HR Transition Supplement - New funding through School Board Administration and Governance Grant to support management of agreements

9 Class Size Investments Reduction of FDK and Gr. 4-8 Class Sizes FDK average class size no greater than with 90% of classes with 30 or fewer students in Up to 10% of classes can have no more than 32 students Grades 4-8 Average class size will be reduced to in and over 5 years

10 Capital SCI SRA GHG School Condition Improvement (SCI) Addresses renewal needs focused on keeping schools in good condition, energy efficient, accessible, and safe $502,250 for BGCDSB in School Renewal Allocation To keep schools in good state of repair BGCDSB Capital Allocation: $59,174 BGCDSB Maintenance Allocation: $39,450 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Funding Available now! To support energy efficient building components such as energy efficient lighting systems, HVAC systems/controls and other predefined enhancements BGCDSB Allocation: $125,560

11 Indigenous Education Per-Pupil Allocation will now be enveloped to support programs and initiatives aimed at improving indigenous student achievement and well-being At least $84, must be spent on Indigenous Education Lead and remaining funds must be used to support Ontario FNMI Policy Framework through Board Action Plan 1.0 FTE must be dedicated to Lead Position Lead will work closely with Senior Board Administration to implement framework

12 School Foundation Grant (SFG) Additional supports for school administration For multiple buildings on the same campus with large enrolment, Ministry is introducing funding for additional Principal Campus Definition: defined as property or properties owned leased or rented by a school board that are linked by a contiguous property line 4 Year phase in of funding impacts

13 Keeping Up with Costs Transportation 2% increase Non-staff portion of School Operations Allocation 2% increase

14 On-going Implementation & Other Changes Existing and Prior Labour Agreements Continuation of implementation of labour agreements including for Principal and Vice Principals Benefits Investments Ongoing funding of EHLT including updated FTE data and projections School Board Administration and Governance Grant (SBAGG) final year of 4-year phase in of the funding model School Board Efficiencies and Modernization (SBEM) final year of 3-year phase in to encourage management of underutilized school space

15 On-going Implementation & Other Changes Differentiated Special Education Needs Amount (DSENA) final year of 4-year phase in 2011 Census and National Household Survey (NHS) is 2 nd year of 3 year phase in Literacy and Math Outside the School Day Allocation Effective Ministry revising policy so students who completed Grade 6 can access a summer course in literacy and/or math for grade 7 students. Support students whom remedial program recommended

16 Education Program Other (EPO)

17 Next Steps In the spring Ministry will begin engagement sessions on new approaches to supporting rural and remote communities Further information and a discussion paper to support the rural engagements will be found at ontario.ca/ruralschools. Transportation Based on Auditor General report Ministry will proceed with month engagement to review student transportation in Ontario

18 Reporting and Accountability Board Estimates (Budget) Operating and Capital Period: September 1, 2017 August 31, 2018 Due: June 30, 2017 Financial Statements for Period: September 1, 2016 August 31, 2017 Due: November 15, 2017 Enrolment Projections to Due: November 24, 2017 Board Revised Estimates (Revised Budget) Operating and Capital Period: September 1, 2017 August 31, 2018 Due: December 15, 2017 Board 7-Month Financial Report Period: September 1, 2017 March 31, 2018 Due: May 15, 2018

19 Budget? Questions on our Board Website As our Board begins the planning process for the school year budget we would appreciate hearing your thoughts/feedback on the following: 1) What are some initiatives or things that you appreciate most about the schools within our Board that you would like the budget to continue to support? 2) What are some initiatives or areas that you believe could be improved upon and reflected in the budget? 3) What are some cost savings or reduction initiatives that could be implemented across the board?

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