The Red River Valley School Division shared its financial plans for the 2026-2027 school year with families and taxpayers in Morris, Manitoba, through a new video series and a public meeting. This initiative began on February 26, 2026, when the division released nine videos to help residents understand how local schools are funded and managed.
The video series covered several important topics including classroom instruction, student wellness services, and busing logistics. These resources were designed to explain the “dollars and cents” of the budget leading up to a live public forum held on March 4, 2026.
During the forum, which took place at the division office and online, the Board of Trustees and divisional leaders answered questions from the community. The discussion focused on balancing educational needs, such as keeping student-teacher ratios low, with the financial realities of running the schools.
One major factor discussed was the impact of provincial salary harmonization, which is a process to align pay scales across the province. This change, along with other costs, will influence local property taxes for the 2026-2027 school year.
The division created this public process to ensure transparency and gather input from residents before the budget is finalized. Families and taxpayers were encouraged to use these resources to stay informed about how these financial decisions affect local classrooms.
