Now more than ever, it is essential that we work together to make ameaningful commitment to Catholic education. One of the most importantways to do this is by directing your tax support on your municipal taxassessment form to the separate school board. By doing this you will besending a powerful message to the provincial government and the broadercommunity about the importance and need for a Catholic school system.
Why is declaring yourself a Catholic school supporter so important?
- You help determine the number of Catholic trustees that can be elected to the board, which ensures your right to vote for a Simcoe Muskoka Catholic School Board trustee during municipal elections.
- School support is an indicator the government uses to determine overall support for and strength of a publicly funded Catholic school system.
- It supports our Board's enrolment projections, which affects funding for new schools.
Declaring Yourself as a Catholic Supporter
By calling our board office at (705) 722-3555 and speaking to ourassessment officer, you can get more information about your current taxsupport designation. If you would like to declare yourself as a Catholicschool supporter, please complete the forms (linked below) and returnthem to the school office or to the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DistrictSchool Board at 46 Alliance Blvd., Barrie, ON L4M 5K3.
Application for Direction of School Support