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Learn about the #FixTheFormula campaign advocating for fair funding in Special Education at Peel Board. Join Janet McDougald, Board Chair, to address the underfunding issue and ensure all students benefit. Take action by contacting your MPP, spreading the word, and attending information sessions.
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School Council Meeting #FixtheFormula
What is #FixTheFormula? • Peel board receives lowest per pupil funding in Special Education High Needs Amount (72nd out of 72 school boards • #FixtheFormula campaign is a call to fund all students fairly—not on a flawed, outdated formula Janet McDougald Chair of the Board
$1,673 $601 $375 $339
All students are affected All students are affected Janet McDougald Chair of the Board • the shortfall in funding has affected budgets from other departments and programs • by eliminating the board’s shortfall of $14 M, all students benefit • this is an underfunding issue, not an overspending issue
Where do we go from here? • Send a letter/email to your MPP • Spread the word – to parents and interested community partners • Attend the information session in your community to learn more All students are affected Janet McDougald Chair of the Board
Questions? Contact our Communications department at 905-890-1010 ex. 2809 or communications@peelsb.com