Category: School Funding
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School Board Purchasing: Why the Lowest Quote Is Not the Whole Decision
Compare school purchasing options using quality, total cost, accessibility, support and accountability, while respecting YCDSB’s authorized procurement process.
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Portables, Additions and New Schools: How Accommodation Options Differ
Compare school accommodation options by purpose, planning stage, access, disruption and ongoing use, with questions to ask about local proposals.
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How to Read a School Board’s Audited Financial Statements
Read a school board’s audited financial statements with a practical guide to dates, units, statements, notes and questions about reported results.
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School Participation Costs: Removing Barriers Without Singling Out Families
Review the full cost of school activities and design private, respectful support routes that help families participate without public financial disclosure.
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School Budget Estimates vs. Actual Results: How to Ask About Variances
Calculate and interpret a budget variance using a worked example, then ask about timing, scope and service effects before drawing conclusions.
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Operating vs. Capital Funding: Why School Buildings and Classroom Budgets Differ
Understand why school operations and building projects use different funding streams, and ask clear questions about construction, repairs and classroom costs.
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Ontario’s $750 Classroom Supplies Fund: What Families Should Know
A current guide to Ontario’s $750 annual Classroom Supplies Fund for elementary homeroom teachers beginning in September 2026.
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Ontario Bill 33 Is Now Law: What School Families Should Know
A fact-checked parent guide to Ontario’s Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025, including school board oversight, audits, police access and school naming.
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How Parents Can Advocate for Better School Resources and Facilities
A practical guide to documenting school resource or facility needs, choosing the right decision-maker, proposing solutions and tracking results.
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What Parents Should Know About Ontario School Board Funding
A plain-language guide to Ontario Core Education Funding, board budgets, restricted funds, school allocations and responsible parent questions.