Trustees at Toronto’s public school board voted Wednesday night in favour of passing a two-year plan to balance the budget and eliminate a $34.4-million deficit.
While trustees at the Toronto District School Board were divided in their support, voting 12-9, they were largely united in their criticism of the provincial government, saying they have been underfunded for years.
Chair Neethan Shan said the province is “strategically” trying to “diminish the power of public education,” which is why he voted against a budget that includes the elimination of a specialized music program and could result in pool closures.