Teachers’ Association questions CBE surplus

Posted Nov 10, 2014 6:36 am.

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The Alberta Teachers’ Association is questioning whether more funds could have been spent on easing crowded classrooms.

Metro News reports, The Calgary Board of Education is reporting a surplus of $9-million for the fiscal year ending August 31.

ATA President Frank Bruseker argues they could have hired 240 teachers with the extra cash.

He tells the paper the extra money could have added up to at least one new teacher in every school.

The CBE had originally forecasted a $15.3-million deficit.

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