For the first time in recent memory, the Central Okanagan School District will not be making any budget cuts this year.

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The district will see an increased enrolment of about 300 students.

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The school district is also receiving just over $10 million as part of the in November, which restored the 2002 contract language of set classroom sizes.

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In the past, funding cuts had been made to the technology budget, transportation, leadership programs and how much funding each school receives.

According to a report which will be presented at Wednesday香蕉视频直播檚 board meeting, to meet the Classroom Enhancement Fund requirements, the district estimates there will be 131 new teaching positions from September 2016 to September 2017.

Now, the district is facing the challenge of providing the space for the new teachers and classrooms, using portables, revamping unused classrooms while discussing other options.

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The district香蕉视频直播檚 projected budget for the 2017/2018 school year is $252 million.

The preliminary budget will be presented at the end of June.