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Developing the 2026-2027 School Year Budget

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Brandon School Division’s 2026-2027 Preliminary Budget Presentation and Board Deliberations were held on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. A video recording of the meeting will be added here soon.

The 2026-2027 Tentative Operating Budget is as follows: 

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 The tentative budget includes the following:

  • Expected enrollment growth:
    • Brandon School Division is a growing division and enrollment continues to increase. In 2025-2026, the Division experienced an increase of 77 (0.8%) students.  
    • For the 2026-2027 school year, the Division is projecting that enrolment will increase by 134 (1.3%) to 10,214 students. 
  • A net increase of 5.40 FTE teaching positions, which includes the following:
    • A decrease of (1.10) FTE non-ratio teaching positions due to grants and other funding
    • An increase of 5.00 FTE teachers to assist with the pupil/teacher ratio 
    • An increase of 1.50 FTE teachers for instructional support / professional development 
  • A net increase of 39.01 FTE support staff, which includes the following: 
    • An increase of 4.51 FTE Educational Assistants due to additional funding for Level 3 Special Needs students 
    • An increase of 1.82 FTE Lunchroom Educational Assistants due to enrollment
    • An increase of 1.06 FTE Custodial Assistant positions due to enrollment and school additions
    • Reclassification of expenses related to the Nutrition Program for 10.50 FTE Educational Assistants and 1.00 FTE Administration Assistant 
    • Addition of 2.00 FTE Maintenance Workers
    • Addition of 1.00 FTE Carpenter
    • Addition of 6.39 FTE Educational Assistants for implementation of a teacher / EA ratio 
    • Addition of 10.73 FTE Home School Liaisons for controlled/monitored access at schools
  • The budget provides a 2.5% inflationary increase to the school instructional supply budgets, capital & maintenance budget and other controllable supplies and services.
  • Allocation of $275,000 towards maintenance and adaptations of aging facilities
  • Allocation of $66,460 towards Cyber security service
  • Replacement of school buses will be funded through the school bus capital reserve.

2026 School Tax Impact

The tentative budget results in an annual increase of $138.49 (7.25%) on total school taxes based on an average single-family home valued at $301,300, prior to the Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit (HATC) provided by the Province on a homeowner’s principal residence. 

For 2026, the Province increased the HATC by $100 to $1,600 (2025 - $1,500). After factoring the increased tax credit on the homeowner’s principal residence valued at $301,300, the net school tax increase is $38.49.

2027 School Tax Impact

As 56.5% of the 2026-2027 Special Requirement is carried over to the 2027 Tax year, this results in an increase of $84.39 (4.12%) in total school taxes for 2027 prior to factoring changes for assessment, enrolment, funding, salary increases and expenses.

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Public Budget Presentation & Consultation: Monday, March 2, 2026, at 7:30 pm 
BSD Administration Office, Board Room, 1031 – 6th Street, Brandon

Members of the public who wish to present to the Board of Trustees during this meeting are asked to pre-register by contacting: 
Office of the Secretary-Treasurer
Email: delegations@bsd.ca | Phone: 204-729-3114 

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE MEETING LIVE


Final Budget Approval, Monday, March 9, 2026, at 7:30 pm 
BSD Administration Office, Board Room, 1031 – 6th Street, Brandon


If you are unable to attend these meetings in person, you can watch the live stream on our website at www.bsd.ca. A recording will also be posted online following the meeting.


Accessibility at Brandon School Division 
Brandon School Division is committed to accessibility. If you require accommodations to take part in this event, please feel free to call or email us. We kindly ask that you inform us as early as possible, and we will make every effort to fulfill your request.

Brandon School Division 
1031 – 6th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 4K5
Phone: 204-729-0388 | Email: info@bsd.ca


Pursuant to Bylaw 9/2019: 

6.5       The number of persons in the Board Room may never exceed the Manitoba Fire Code occupant load posting of 50 persons. The Chairperson has the discretion to adjourn the meeting to another larger location if it is deemed necessary.


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