Families, staff, and community members in Brantford and the surrounding counties have until the end of the day on Friday, April 24, 2026, to share their feedback on the Grand Erie District School Board’s spending priorities for the upcoming school year. The board is currently collecting public input through its online budget survey to help shape the financial plan for its 72 schools.
The feedback gathered will influence how the board manages its total budget. This funding covers operations for more than 28,000 students and supports staff members across the district, which includes Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk.
According to the board, the majority of its funding comes from the Ministry of Education. Board Chair Brian Doyle noted that community perspectives are a vital part of ensuring the budget reflects shared values and supports student success, while Director of Education Dr. JoAnna Roberto has emphasized the importance of collective input in building a sustainable financial plan.
Once the survey closes, the information will be used to help draft the 2026-27 budget. The final plan is set to be presented to the Board of Trustees this June and must be submitted to the provincial government by June 30, 2026. Residents can access the survey directly through the board’s finance page.
