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School board looking for public input regarding budget

Bluewater District School Board is looking for input on the 2025-26 budget.

Parents and guardians along with staff, students and community members are encouraged to participate in a short online survey that will aid the Board of Trustees in identifying top priorities that align with student success.

The survey is now open and will be available until Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. on the board’s website at www.bwdsb.on.ca or at the following link:

Bluewater District School Board 2025 – 2026 Budget Public Consultation Survey

Any interested participants who require another survey format are asked to send their request by email to budget_consultation@bwdsb.on.ca or phone 226-908-5753.

Members of the public who wish to present their ideas for the 2025 – 2026 budget are invited to do so at the Business Committee of the Whole Board meeting on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. For details on making a presentation, contact Bluewater District School Board by email or phone.

Presenters must confirm their request and submit their presentations by 12:00 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025.

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