Trustees at the Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board in Brantford reportedly expensed $45,000 for their July trip to northern Italy, where they purchased about $100,000 worth of sculptures and statues
Ontario’s Education Minister questioned the fiscal responsibility of a Catholic school board that spent $145,000 to send four trustees on a trip to Italy to buy art, including religious statues, for a new high school that is being built.
“School boards are expected to be responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars, whether in a deficit or surplus situation,” Ms. Dunlop said on Wednesday. “I take this issue seriously and I have asked my ministry to explore all options available to investigate this matter.” “Our board, through many years of growth, sound fiscal planning and record surpluses, is in strong fiscal position that allows us to reinvest in our schools by increasing teachers, support staff and capital projects while we maintain a balanced budget,” he said in an e-mail on Wednesday.
Mr. Petrella declined an interview and referred to a news article this week in the Brantford Expositor. He said that the details of the trip and its purpose were outlined in the story.
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