Our Board of Trustees Approve the 2026-2027 Budget

At the public board meeting held Thursday, March 12, 2026, the Pembina Trails School Division Board of Trustees have finalized the 2026-2027 budget.

FUNDING SOURCES

• The Division has received a slight increase in overall base funding of 1.1% from the province which is not enough to keep up with the student enrolment increases, salary increases and fixed cost increases like utilities. 
• An increase to the mill rate of (9.61%) or on average ($12.42) per month for the median value household in Pembina Trails ensures the division will continue to provide excellent educational opportunities for all students.
• The current mill rate for Pembina Trails home and business owners remains the lowest in the city of Winnipeg. 

2026-2027 BUDGET HIGHLIGHTS

• Budget combined operating and capital expenditures of $270.6 million. 
• Homeowners will see a variety of fluctuations in Education Property Tax Depending on the value of their home (see Schedule 5 above).
• Increase in combined operating and capital expenditures of $22.58 million or 9.1%.