Thursday, June 13, 2013

KPDSB Looking at Reduced Enrollment in the Fall

Enrollment continues to decline at the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board.

As part of its 2013/2014, budget package, there was enrollment projections for the next school year.

The public school board estimates overall student numbers will drop by about 100.

Director of Education Sean Monteith says there is some good news at the Kindergarten level, where they are seeing a big influx of students.

The largest drop will be felt at the secondary level, where enrollment is forecast to drop by 86 students next year.

Elementary numbers are expected to drop by just 20 students.