The Lord Selkirk School Division Board of Trustees officially approved a $78.8 million budget on March 3, 2026, to fund schools across the Selkirk, Manitoba, region. This financial plan will cover the daily costs of running the division and includes specific funding to buy new school buses for students.
The total operating budget for the 2026-2027 school year is set at $78,802,674. This funding allows the division to manage and maintain 15 different schools that serve the City of Selkirk and various rural areas. These communities include Lockport, St. Andrews, Clandeboye, and Petersfield.
In addition to daily operations, the board set aside $300,000 in a capital fund to buy new school buses. This investment helps keep the division’s transportation fleet safe and reliable for students who travel from areas like Libau, Grand Marais, and Victoria Beach.
Before making the final decision, the division held an online public meeting on February 19, 2026. This forum allowed the board to show the community the draft financial proposals and hear feedback from local families and taxpayers about where the money should be spent.
This finalized budget acts as the main guide for all division spending as it prepares for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. The plan aims to balance the need for high-quality education with the costs paid by local residents through property taxes and provincial funding.
