Funding for saskatoon Public Schools was the topic of discussion in the Legislature today.
On Monday, Saskatoon Public Schools sent a letter to families preparing them for further cuts as a result of funding cuts from the provincial government. The division says that in 2023-24, per-student funding dropped from $10,036 to $9,896.
“Our kids are literally being forced to stand on their feet or sit in the hallway because this government has cut funding to the bone. Moe’s government is completely out-of-touch if they think this is acceptable,” said Beck.
So far, schools have had to introduce lunchroom fees and cut over 80 job positions including support staff, English teachers, and additional language teachers. On April 29th, students, teachers, and parents will protest the ongoing cuts to schools at the Legislature.