SRSD 2025-2026 Budget Consultation Survey

SRSD 2025-2026 Budget Consultation Survey
Posted on 01/31/2025


Complete the Survey HERE

Community Update: Reflecting on a Year of Progress

Dear SRSD community,

As we get ready for another budget season, we want to take a moment to share an update on how Seine River has been doing since implementing the deficit reduction plan.
While the adjustments we made were significant, your support and understanding have been crucial in helping us navigate this period of change. We’re pleased to report that, thanks to collective efforts,
we ended the last fiscal year $1 million ahead of where we had anticipated.

This financial turnaround was driven by some key factors including the teacher contract percentages for the first two years coming in lower than anticipated and reduced substitute costs.

For this year, the plan hinges on some key factors including:

  1. Increased Revenue through New Fee Structures: We introduced charges for services that go above and beyond our required offerings
    (enhanced transportation service fees), as well as fees for sports programs and supplies. These changes allowed us to better align our expenses with the services provided.
  2. Strategic Program Adjustments: We made the difficult decision to end the Kids at Play program. In its place, where possible, we successfully established leases with local daycare providers,
    ensuring that childcare services remain available to families.
  3. Community Collaboration and Engagement: The positive response and willingness of our community to adapt to these changes have been instrumental.
    Your participation in discussions and feedback has guided our approach and helped smooth the transition.

We recognize that these decisions were not without challenges. However, they were made to ensure the long-term stability of our organization and the sustainability of our offerings.
We have continued to prioritize our staffing in schools so that the students are shielded from any significant impacts to the best of our ability. The results thus far are encouraging,
and we remain committed to improving while balancing fiscal responsibility with service excellence. We are still on track to be deficit-free by the end of the 2026/2027 school year.

Looking ahead, we aim to continue building on this progress by seeking innovative ways to meet community needs and exploring partnerships that enhance our impact. We deeply appreciate
your ongoing support and patience as we adapt and grow.

Thank you for being an integral part of our community. Together, we are moving toward a brighter future.

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Sincerely,

Colin Campbell
Superintendent/CEO

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