Nov. 09, 2015
Originally published Oct. 5, 2015
While the majority of our funding from Alberta Education goes directly to schools, a portion of it is also held centrally. This enables us to give schools the resources they need. For example, each school cannot afford several full-time specialists in different fields. But when specialists are paid for centrally, they can be deployed to schools as needed and shared amongst schools.
66 cents of every dollar from Alberta Education goes directly to schools.
Our entire organization supports student learning. Some specific school and instruction supports are administered on behalf of schools, rather than directly by schools, as it is more efficient and effective to provide these at a system level rather than to duplicate these at individual schools. Central administration relieves schools and principals of administrative burden and allows them to focus on students and their learning. However the majority of funds are allocated directly to schools. Our consistently strong student results demonstrate that our financial and human resources are being directed appropriately to positively impact student success.
What about the remaining 34 cents?
10 cents of every dollar goes to support learning in schools by funding school supports.
10 cents of every dollar goes to plant, operations and maintenance of our schools.
8 cents of every dollar goes to service unit instruction support.
3 cents of every dollar goes to transportation to get our students to their schools.
3 cents of every dollar goes to board and system administration.
(All numbers based on 2015-16 fall budget update).
