HDSB parents/guardians, students, staff and community members encouraged to provide input on 2026-2027 budget
Jan. 21, 2026 - The Halton District School Board (HDSB) invites parents/guardians, students, staff and community members to share feedback as part of the budget development process for the 2026-2027 school year. Input can be provided through an online survey until Feb. 1 at 4 p.m.
The HDSB values its partnership with families, staff and the broader community and recognizes that meaningful input supports informed planning and responsible decision-making focused on student learning and well-being.
The HDSB is navigating financial pressures compounded by declining student enrolment. Demographic factors, including aging neighbourhoods and slower growth in some areas of Halton, have contributed to these changes. As enrolment is a key factor in how resources are allocated, fluctuations in enrolment affect available resources, while the cost of delivering high-quality education continues to rise.
To support transparency and understanding of the budget process, the HDSB hosted a budget information session on Jan. 19 where questions from staff, families and the community were addressed. A recording of the session, along with frequently asked questions (FAQs) and additional resources, is available on the Budget Input webpage of the HDSB website (hdsb.ca). Staff, families and community members are encouraged to review these materials and complete the online survey to help identify priorities and inform decision-making for the year ahead.
The budget development process aligns the allocation of resources with provincial expectations and the priorities set by the Board of Trustees in the HDSB’s 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan, while remaining fiscally responsible.
Quotes
“We value the engagement and perspectives of our students, staff, families and community members throughout the budget development process,” says Curtis Ennis, Director of Education for the Halton District School Board. “Your feedback is essential in identifying priorities and understanding potential impacts as we make informed, fiscally responsible, transparent and evidence-based decisions about how resources are allocated to support student learning and well-being. Our commitment remains unchanged – students are at the heart of everything we do.”
HDSB 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan
The 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan sets direction and prioritizes the collective actions of all students, staff, families and community members. This plan ensures our efforts as an organization are aligned and coordinated to support more than 65,000 students, 11,000 staff and the broader HDSB community. The six commitments identified in this four-year plan intersect and overlap to ensure that we take a cohesive approach to fulfilling its objectives.
Background resources
Budget and Financial Information
2026-2027 School Year Budget Development - Public Information Session
2026-2027 School Year Budget Development Feedback Survey
For additional information, contact: Amy Mejia, Communications Specialist
communications@hdsb.ca | 905-335-3663, Toll free: 1-877-618-3456
