Aurora (June 17, 2026) - At its June 16 Board meeting, York Region District School Board approved a balanced 2026-2027 budget.
The balanced $1.7 billion budget reflects priorities and feedback shared through public consultation results, advisory committees and engagement with students, families, staff and community partners. This year’s budget focuses on student achievement and well-being while aligning resources with a projected decline in student enrolment.
“As we approached the 2026-2027 budget, the Board focused on making decisions that reflect current student needs and long-term sustainability,” said Ron Lynn, Chair of the Board. “The input we received from students, families, staff and community members helped inform those decisions and ensure the budget remains responsive to the communities we serve across York Region.”
“The 2026-2027 budget prioritizes investment in student success by continuing to direct over 97% of staffing funding to employees who work directly in schools and classrooms,” said Robert Kolosowski, Chair of the Finance and Property Standing Committee. “Through extensive review and discussion, the Committee worked to ensure the Board’s resources continue to be directed to priority areas while addressing ongoing financial pressures.”
The 2026-2027 budget allocates resources to several high-priority areas, including:
- An additional investment of $2.0 million in Specialized Equipment Amount (SEA) to support students with special education needs.
- Additional investment from the Ministry of Education of $3.6 million in curriculum resources to support consistent access to materials across schools.
- Additional investment of $1.6 million from the Ministry of Education to support classroom materials and supplies.
“This balanced budget reflects our commitment to investing in student-focused programs and services, while making careful decisions about how resources are used across the organization,” said Bill Cober, Chief Executive Officer. “Through this approach, we are aligning resources with the Board’s strategic priorities and continuing to support positive outcomes for all students.”
“The 2026-2027 budget reflects the Board’s continued commitment to aligning resources with student needs and community priorities,” said Vidyia Maharaj, Associate Director of Education and Chief Financial Officer, Service Excellence. “Balancing the 2026-2027 budget required staff to carefully plan for declining enrolment and rising costs in light of the need to deliver high-quality programs and services in a responsible, sustainable way.”