On Monday, March 7, 2022, the Board of Trustees met to review and finalize the 2022-2023 School Year Budget as follows: The 2022-2023 Budget results in a 2.00% increase in the Special Requirement, no change (0.00%) in the Special Levy, and a (1.10%) decrease in the mill rate for 2022 or a $(19.49) annual decrease on a typical home valued at $270,000. The 2022-2023 Budget includes the following: • Expected enrollment growth. The Brandon School Division is a growing division, and we are expecting 9,076 students in September 2022, an increase of 38 (0.4%) students. • A decrease of (10.69) FTE teaching positions, which includes the following: No reductions to classroom teaching positions o a decrease of (3.94) FTE non-ratio positions due to changes in grants and other funding o a decrease of (1.00) FTE for reconfiguration of high school lunch supervision o a decrease of (1.00) FTE for the shift of the Welcome Centre registration process to the catchment area schools a net reduction of (1.0) FTE by eliminating (2.0) FTE Specialist positions and creating 1.0 Continuous Improvement Administrator position o a reduction of (1.0) FTE Speech Language Pathologist position and (1.0) FTE Psychologist position o a reduction of (0.75) FTE Reading Recovery position o elimination of the Brandon Community Drug and Alcohol Education Coalition and Youth Revolution Program Coordinator position (1.0) FTE • A net increase of 9.36 FTE support staff, which includes the following: o an increase 9.73 FTE Educational Assistants (EAs) due to changes in grants and other funding o an increase of 3.27 FTE EA positions for reconfiguration of high school lunch supervision o elimination of Attendance Officer position – (1.00) FTE o elimination of MIST Administrative Assistant position – (1.00) FTE o elimination of Augmentative Communication Educational Assistant position – (1.00) FTE o a reduction of (1.00) FTE Human Resources Assistant position o elimination of the Director of Human Resources position and the creation of a Supervisor of Human Resources position The addition of $70,000 for Truth and Reconciliation Teaching Tools • The funding of additional costs for modulars through the new school capital reserve and accumulated surplus ($56,000) • The use of accumulated surplus to cover the cost of a vehicle replacement ($50,000) and Trustee election costs ($47,900) • A 5% reduction to school learning resources ($12,100) and professional development ($57,000) budgets • The elimination of the Health Care Aide Program ($45,500) • No inflationary increases are provided to the school instructional supply budgets, capital & maintenance budget, and other controllable supplies and services • No increase to the special levy (the amount that the local Municipalities are asked to raise by property taxes during the calendar year for education) • A deficit budget for 2022-2023 of $171,700 to be funded through the accumulated surplus (BSD Release)

Source: BPS News Release On March 6, 2022, at 10:00 pm, police located the stolen red Chevrolet Cobalt parked in the 300 block of 18th street N.  Suspects had removed the licence plate, and replaced it with a different stolen licence plate, but police were able to verify it was the stolen vehicle from the VIN number. Further investigation led police to locate and arrest two suspects nearby.  One of the suspects, a 42-year-old male, was found with the keys from the stolen vehicle in his possession.  He was later released and will appear in court on May 2, 2022 on charges of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, and Fail to Comply with Release Order.  The second suspect, a 43-year-old female was also released to appear in court on May 2, 2022 on a charge of Possess Property Obtained by Crime Original release from March 2, 2022 – On March 1, 2022, police received a report of a stolen vehicle from the 700 block of 10th street.  The suspect stole the vehicle, which was left running and unattended shortly after 9:00 pm.  The vehicle is described as a red Chevrolet Cobalt with Manitoba licence KTW633.

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Associate Degree Board of Commissioners has awarded Assiniboine Community College accreditation of its business programs. ACBSP accreditation certifies that the teaching and learning processes within the business degrees and programs offered through Assiniboine Community College meet the rigorous educational standards established by ACBSP. Commitment to program quality and external recognition is an important part of the college’s Academic Plan. “This is a significant development for our business programs. This accreditation validates what we know to be true —we offer quality training that prepares graduates for excellence in business-related careers,” said Geoff Milne, Chair of Business at Assiniboine. “We value and trust the standards set forth by ACBSP, so we are proud to tell our students and the college community that our programs meet those standards.” With more than 30 years of promoting excellence in global business program accreditation, ACBSP was the first organization offering specialized business accreditation for all degree levels, from associate to baccalaureate to doctoral degree programs. “Assiniboine Community College has shown its commitment to teaching excellence and to the process of quality improvement by participating in the accreditation process,” said ACBSP Chief Accreditation Officer Dr. Steve Parscale. “This accreditation is evidence that Assiniboine Community College is committed to providing the highest quality business education for their students.” Based on the Baldridge Education Criteria for Performance Excellence, ACBSP accreditation evaluates aspects of leadership, strategic planning, relationships with stakeholders, quality of academic programs, faculty credentials, and educational support to determine whether the business programs offer a rigorous educational experience and demonstrate continuous quality improvement. (ACC News)

Source: BPS News Release At approx. 12:25 AM today, officers were called to a business in the 3100 block of Victoria Ave for a bear spray incident.  The investigation revealed that three males had been removed from the business earlier in the night, they then returned a short time later and one of the males sprayed a number of other patrons with bear spray, just outside the building.  The suspects were located a short distance away and were arrested.  Further investigation revealed a 23 year old male of Grand Rapids was the one who had sprayed the other patrons.  He was arrested and has been charged with 2 counts of assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and administer noxious substance.  He was held in custody and will appear in court later today.  The other two males involved were charged under the Liquor Gaming and Cannabis Control Act, for being disorderly in or around a licensed premise.

“CRIME STOPPERS WANTED” for: March 4th, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating this person who is: “WANTED BY POLICE” Chance Cordell Christopher DANIELS (20 yrs) FOR Numerous Firearms Related Charges The accused, Chance Daniels, is wanted for several firearms related offences dating back to October of 2021. Police have been unable to locate Chance Daniels up to this point and a warrant of arrest has been issued. ***************** If you have any information as to the whereabouts of this person or anyone else “Wanted by Police” you are asked to contact Brandon Crime Stoppers @ 204-727-TIPS (8477), www.brandoncrimestoppers.com or by texting BCSTIP+your message to CRIMES (274637). Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to Call Display. Your call is not recorded and your identity will remain anonymous. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime. CRIME OF THE WEEK for March 4, 2022 The Brandon Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in solving a; Theft of Motor Vehicle On March 1st, 2022, at approximately 9pm police received a theft of vehicle complaint. A 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt, red in colour, Manitoba license KTW633, was stolen from a parking lot in the 700’ block of 10th Street. The vehicle had been left running to warm up. ************** If you have information about this or any other crime you are asked to contact Brandon Crime Stoppers @ 204-727-TIPS (8477), www.brandoncrimestoppers.com or by texting BCSTIP+your message to CRIMES (274637). Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to Call Display. Your call is not recorded and your identity will remain anonymous. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime.