Thursday, May 19, 2011

Union fears more cuts to Calgary teachers in wake of bus budget decision

By Matt McClure, Calgary Herald

The union that represents teachers at Calgary's public schools worries the board's rejection of a proposed 60 per cent hike in busing fees may result in even fewer teachers and bigger classes come September.

Jenny Regal, local president of the Alberta Teacher's Association, estimates the fee increase would have yielded an extra $2.6 million, savings that will now need to be found elsewhere as the Calgary Board of Education struggles to balance its budget.

"I fear increased job losses," Regal said. "Maybe there's another rock or two that administration can look under."

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