The Hanover School Division Board of Trustees has approved the 2026-27 budget, which includes $146.7 million in combined operating and capital expenditures, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 7.4%. Provincial funding for the 2026-27 school year will increase 4.1% over the previous year.
The 2026–27 budget prioritizes staffing to accommodate a projected enrollment increase of 298.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) students compared to the previous year. It provides funding for approximately 20 teachers to address this growth, along with eight additional teaching positions. Of the 28 positions, six are designated as literacy and numeracy support teachers, along with a $500,000 allocation for Grade 1 literacy initiatives. The budget also includes funding for 22 additional educational assistants.
A combination of provincial property value reassessment and the need for additional funding will result in a 2026 Mill Rate of 13.32, a 7.97% increase from the 2025 Mill Rate. A home assessed at $354,000 will see an increase of $53 in school taxes for 2026. Tax impacts will vary based on the Provincial Homeowners Affordability Tax Credit (HATC) and assessment growth in each community served by Hanover School Division.
The Hanover School Division Board of Trustees continues to prioritize the delivery of high-quality education while proactively responding to ongoing challenges, including rising enrollment, larger class sizes, and increasing fixed costs. In developing the budget, the Board has carefully balanced these priorities with responsible fiscal management, supporting long-term sustainability while remaining mindful of the impact on local taxpayers.
