ROSETOWN—At its regular meeting May 22, Sun West School Division’s board of education passed the 2012-13 budget.

The $58,665,389 budget is balanced and has been sent to the Ministry of Education for approval.

The budget projects for a 2.44 per cent, or $1.4 million, increase in revenues over last year.

If approved by the provincial government, the budget will maintain current school staffing levels into the 2013 school year. It will also allow Sun West to hire more staff in schools to meet Distance Learning Centre needs and initiatives, including the reorganization of a learning coach to colony supervisor. Kenaston and Loreburn schools saw an increase in the teaching staff levels for 2012-2013. Other staff changes include hiring an additional maintenance co-ordinator to provide support to schools.

Sun West has advertised and filled positions in Kenaston and Loreburn schools and is in the process of filling a position in Davidson School.

To read more, please see the June 11, 2012 print edition of The Davidson Leader.