CBE trustees reduce budget by 10 per cent
Posted Apr 24, 2013 7:25 am.
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Calgary Board of Education trustees are taking a chunk out of their budget to minimize the impact on classrooms.
CBE trustees have voted to slash their costs by 10 per cent for 2013-2014.
Chair Pat Cochrane says administration is taking the hit in order to put students first.
The board faces a $62-million shortfall in provincial funding.
Trustees also voted earlier this month to reduce their pay by 3.5 per cent.