The Seine River School Division Board of Trustees approved an $81.5-million budget on March 11, 2026, which will increase local school taxes for residents in Ste. Anne, Manitoba. This financial plan for the 2026-2027 school year includes an 11.4 per cent tax hike to manage growing student numbers and rising operational costs.
The board said the new budget is a balanced plan designed to keep the school system stable. It focuses on maintaining classrooms and services as more families move into the region.
Board Chair Christine Roskos explained that the division is trying to support student learning while dealing with higher prices for supplies and services. This approval comes after several years where the division worked to fix past financial problems.
Superintendent Colin Campbell will manage the plan, which covers both daily school costs and building maintenance. The budget is a key step for the community of Ste. Anne, where families have been looking for more support for local school buildings.
