Kemptville Ontario — The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario’s Board of Trustees has approved an operating budget of $165.5 million and a capital budget of $10.6 million for the 2014-15 school year.

All expenditure areas were carefully reviewed for efficiencies and to ensure excellence in Catholic program delivery for students across Eastern Ontario.

Trustees approved the budget at the Board Meeting held June 17, 2014. Brent Laton, Chair, commended the group, “This budget will help to ensure that the 2014-15 year will be another successful year. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I extend my sincere gratitude for the work done by Executive Council, and the Finance Department.”

Director of Education, Wm. J. Gartland, was pleased with the report, “The budget demonstrates that our staff continue to be dedicated to student success while remaining fiscally responsible with the Board’s financial resources. I commend our staff for their dedication in serving the best interests of our students.”