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Bruce-Grey Catholic DistrictSchool BoardConsolidated FinancialStatementsFor the year ended August 31, 2015
Contents
Management Report 2
Independent Auditor's Report 3
Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position 5
Consolidated Statement of Operations 6
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flow 7
Consolidated Statement of Change in Net Debt 8
Consolidated Schedule of School Activities Fund 9
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 10
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Independent Auditor's Report
To the Board of Trustees of Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Bruce-Grey CatholicDistrict School Board, which comprise the consolidated statement of financial position as atAugust 31, 2015, the consolidated statements of operations, cash flow and change in net debtfor the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatoryinformation.
Management's Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial StatementsManagement is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidatedfinancial statements in accordance with the basis of accounting described in Note 1 to theconsolidated financial statements, and for such internal control as management determines isnecessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free frommaterial misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
Auditor's ResponsibilityOur responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based onour audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditingstandards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan andperform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financialstatements are free from material misstatement.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts anddisclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on theauditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of theconsolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those riskassessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fairpresentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures thatare appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on theeffectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating theappropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimatesmade by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidatedfinancial statements.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide abasis for our audit opinion.
BDO Canada LLP, a Canadian limited liability partnership, is a member of BDO International Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, and forms part of the international BDO network of independent member firms.
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OpinionIn our opinion, the consolidated financial statements of Bruce-Grey Catholic District SchoolBoard for the year ended August 31, 2015 are prepared, in all material respects, in accordancewith the basis of accounting described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements.
Emphasis of MatterWithout modifying our opinion, we draw attention to Note 1 to the consolidated financialstatements which describes the basis of accounting used in the preparation of these consolidatedfinancial statements and the significant differences between such basis of accounting andCanadian public sector accounting standards.
"BDO CANADA LLP"
Chartered Professional Accountants, Licensed Public Accountants
Walkerton, OntarioNovember 10, 2015
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School BoardConsolidated Statement of Financial Position
August 31 2015 2014
Financial assetsCash and cash equivalents $ 7,735,748 $ 4,975,543Accounts receivable (Note 2) 10,308,978 13,246,837
Total financial assets 18,044,726 18,222,380
Financial liabilitiesAccounts payable and accrued liabilities 2,442,588 3,157,742Net debenture debt and capital loans (Note 3) 7,676,414 7,901,997Deferred capital contributions (Note 4) 39,325,826 39,178,915Deferred revenue - reserves (Note 5) 1,973,139 1,917,499Employee future benefits liability (Note 6) 161,277 224,705
Total financial liabilities 51,579,244 52,380,858
Net debt (33,534,518) (34,158,478)
Non-financial assetsInventories of supplies 184,878 227,393Tangible capital assets (Note 16) 41,598,265 41,584,924
Total non-financial assets 41,783,143 41,812,317
Accumulated surplus (Note 17) $ 8,248,625 $ 7,653,839
On behalf of the Board:
Director of Education
Chair of the Board
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School BoardConsolidated Statement of Operations
For the year ended August 31 Budget 2015 2014
RevenuesProvincial legislative grants (Note 9) $45,507,446 $45,540,669 $ 40,963,467Provincial grants - other 827,364 1,688,294 3,554,868School generated funds 1,636,800 1,865,410 1,718,919Federal grants and fees 770,079 712,565 785,589Investment income 60,000 69,410 71,769Other revenues - school boards 28,000 800 3,111Other fees and revenues 97,254 91,981 487,148Amortization of deferred capital contributions 2,172,390 2,129,961 2,073,103
51,099,333 52,099,090 49,657,974
ExpensesInstruction 37,667,971 37,291,807 35,811,044Administration 2,665,136 2,592,471 2,545,814Transportation 3,663,990 3,746,478 3,679,101Pupil accommodation 5,465,437 6,044,715 5,316,027School funded activities 1,636,800 1,828,833 1,692,058
51,099,334 51,504,304 49,044,044
Annual surplus (deficit) (1) 594,786 613,930
Accumulated surplus at beginning of year 7,653,839 7,653,839 7,039,909
Accumulated surplus at end of year $ 7,653,838 $ 8,248,625 $ 7,653,839
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School BoardConsolidated Statement of Cash Flow
For the year ended August 31 2015 2014
Operating activitiesAnnual surplus $ 594,786 $ 613,930
Sources and (uses)Non cash items - amortization 2,263,531 2,073,103Non cash items - loss on capital assets 179,286 42,527Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable 2,937,859 (2,832,248)Decrease (increase) in prepaid supplies 42,515 (74,273)Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (715,154) 1,249,881Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues 55,640 (511,867)Increase in deferred capital contributions 146,911 4,417,678Increase (decrease) in employee future benefits liability (63,428) 126,647
Net increase in cash from operations 5,441,946 5,105,378
Capital activitiesProceeds on sale of capital assets - 10,000Purchase of tangible capital assets (2,456,158) (7,211,667)
(2,456,158) (7,201,667)
Financing activitiesDebt principal repayments (225,583) (215,084)
Change in cash and cash equivalents 2,760,205 (2,311,373)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 4,975,543 7,286,916
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 7,735,748 $ 4,975,543
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School BoardConsolidated Statement of Change in
Net Debt
For the year ended August 31 Budget 2015 2014
Annual surplus (deficit) $ (1) $ 594,786 $ 613,930
Tangible capital asset activityAcquisition of tangible capital assets (1,952,393) (2,456,158) (7,211,667)Amortization of tangible capital assets 2,172,390 2,263,531 2,073,103Loss on sale of tangible capital assets - 179,286 42,527Proceeds on sale of tangible capital assets - - 10,000Acquisition of supplies inventories - 42,515 (74,273)
Decrease (increase) in net debt 219,996 623,960 (4,546,380)
Net debt at beginning of year (34,158,478) (34,158,478) (29,612,098)
Net debt at end of year $ (33,938,482) $(33,534,518) $ (34,158,478)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School BoardConsolidated Schedule of School Activities Fund
For the year ended August 31 2015 2014
RevenueSchool fundraising and other revenues $ 1,865,410 $ 1,718,919
ExpensesSchool funded activities 1,828,833 1,692,058
Net revenue 36,577 26,861
Net transfers (to) from other funds - -
Change in school activities fund balance 36,577 26,861
School activities fund balance, beginning of year 619,292 592,431
School activities fund balance, end of year $ 655,869 $ 619,292
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School BoardNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
August 31, 2015
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The consolidated financial statements are prepared by management in accordance with the basisof accounting described below.
Basis of Accounting These consolidated financial statements have been preparedin accordance with the Financial Administration Act supplementedby Ontario Ministry of Education memorandum 2004:B2 andOntario Regulation 395/11 of the Financial Administration Act.
The Financial Administration Act requires that theconsolidated financial statements be prepared in accordance withthe accounting principles determined by the relevant Ministry ofthe Province of Ontario. A directive was provided by the OntarioMinistry of Education within memorandum 2004:B2 requiringschool boards to adopt Canadian public sector accountingstandards commencing with their year ended August 31, 2004 andthat changes may be required to the application of thesestandards are a result of regulation.
In 2011, the government passed Ontario Regulation 395/11 ofthe Financial Administration Act. The Regulation requires thatcontributions received or receivable for the acquisition ordevelopment of depreciable tangible capital assets andcontributions of depreciable tangible capital assets for use inproviding services, be recorded as deferred capital contributionsand be recognized as revenue in the statement of operations overthe periods during which the asset is used to provide service atthe same rate that amortization is recognized in respect of therelated asset. The regulation further requires that if the net bookvalue of the depreciable tangible capital asset is reduced for anyreason other than depreciation, a proportionate reduction of thedeferred capital contribution along with a proportionate increasein the revenue be recognized. For Ontario school boards, thesecontributions include government transfers, externally restrictedcontributions and, historically, property tax revenue.
The accounting policy requirements under Regulation 395/11 aresignificantly different from the requirements of Canadian publicsector accounting standards which requires that:
• government transfers, which do not contain a stipulationthat creates a liability, be recognized as revenue by the recipientwhen approved by the transferor and the eligibility criteria havebeen met in accordance with public sector accounting standardPS3410;
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School BoardNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
August 31, 2015
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Basis of Accounting(continued) • externally restricted contributions be recognized as revenue in
the period in which the resources are used for the purpose orpurposes specified in accordance with public sector accountingstandard PS3100; and
• property taxation revenue be reported as revenue whenreceived or receivable in accordance with public sector accountingstandard PS3510.
As a result, revenue recognized in the statement of operations andcertain related deferred revenues and deferred capitalcontributions would be recorded differently under Canadian PublicSector Accounting Standards.
Reporting Entity The consolidated financial statements reflect the assets,liabilities, revenues and expenses of the reporting entity. Thereporting entity is comprised of all organizations accountable forthe administration of their financial affairs and resources to theBoard and which are controlled by the Board.
School generated funds, which include the assets, liabilities,revenues and expenses of various organizations that exist at theschool level and which are controlled by the Board are reflected inthe consolidated financial statements.
Trust Funds Trust funds and their related operations administered by theBoard are not included in the consolidated financial statements asthey are not controlled by the Board.
Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of cash on hand, demanddeposits and short-term investments. Short-term investments arehighly liquid, subject to insignificant risk of changes in value andhave a short maturity term of less than 90 days.
Deferred Revenue Certain amounts are received pursuant to legislation, regulation oragreement and may only be used in the conduct of certainprograms or in the delivery of specific services and transactions.These amounts are recognized as revenue in the fiscal year therelated expenses are incurred or services performed.
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School BoardNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
August 31, 2015
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Deferred CapitalContributions Contributions received or receivable for the purpose of acquiring
or developing a depreciable tangible capital asset for use inproviding services, or any contributions in the form of depreciabletangible assets received or receivable for use in providingservices, shall be recognized as deferred capital contribution asdefined in Ontario Regulation 395/11 of the FinancialAdministration Act. These amounts are recognized as revenue atthe same rate as the related tangible capital asset is amortized.The following items fall under this category:
• Government transfers received or receivable for capitalpurpose
• Other restricted contributions received or receivable forcapital purpose
• Property taxation revenues which were historically used tofund capital assets
Tangible Capital Assets Tangible capital assets are recorded at historical cost lessaccumulated amortization. Historical cost includes amounts thatare directly attributable to acquisition, construction, developmentor betterment of the asset. When historical cost records were notavailable, other methods were used to estimate the costs andaccumulated amortization. Tangible capital assets, except land,are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated usefullife of the assets.
Land improvements with finite lives 15 yearsBuildings 20/40 yearsPortable structures 20 yearsOther buildings 20 yearsFurniture 10 yearsEquipment 5 / 10 / 15 yearsComputer equipment 5 yearsComputer software 5 yearsVehicles 10 years
Assets under construction and assets that related to pre-acquisition and pre-construction costs are not amortized until theasset is available for productive use.
Buildings permanently removed from service and held for disposalcease to be amortized and are recorded at the lower of carryingvalue and estimated net realizable value.
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School BoardNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
August 31, 2015
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Retirement and OtherEmployee Future Benefits The Board provides defined retirement and other future benefits
to specified employee groups. These benefits include pension andworker's compensation benefits. The Board has adopted thefollowing policies with respect to accounting for these employeebenefits:
i) For those self insured benefit obligations that arise fromspecific events that occur from time to time, such as obligationsfor worker's compensation, the cost is recognized immediately inthe period the events occur. Any actuarial gains and losses thatare related to these benefits are recognized immediately in theperiod they arise.
ii) The costs of multi-employer defined pension plan benefits,such as the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Systempensions, are the employer's contributions due to the plan in theperiod.
iii) The costs of insured benefits are the employer's portion ofinsurance premiums owed for coverage of employees during theperiod.
Government Transfers Government transfers, which include legislative grants, arerecognized in the consolidated financial statements in the periodin which events giving rise to the transfer occur, providing thetransfers are authorized, any eligibility criteria have been met andreasonable estimates of the amount can be made.
Government transfers for capital that meet the definition of aliability are referred to as deferred capital contributions (DCC).Amounts are recognized into revenue as the liability isextinguished over the useful life of the asset.
Investment Income Investment income is reported as revenue in the period earned.
When required by the funding government or related Act,investment income earned on externally restricted funds such aspupil accommodation and special education forms part of therespective deferred revenue balances.
Budget Figures Budget figures have been provided for comparison purposes andhave been derived from the budget approved by the Trustees.The budget approved by the Trustees is developed in accordancewith the provincially mandated funding model for school boardsand is used to manage program spending within the guidelines ofthe funding model. The budget figures are unaudited.
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School BoardNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
August 31, 2015
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements inconformity with the basis of accounting described in note 1requires management to make estimates and assumptionsthat affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities anddisclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date ofthe consolidated financial statements, and the reportedamounts of revenues and expenses during the year. Theprincipal estimates used in the preparation of these financialstatements are the determination of the collectibility ofaccounts receivable, the determination of prepaid supplies,the estimated useful life of property, plant and equipmentand valuation of property, plant and equipment when testingfor possible impairment. Actual results could differ frommanagement's best estimates as additional informationbecomes available in the future.
Property Tax Revenue Under Public Sector Accounting Standards, the entity thatdetermines and sets the tax levy records the revenue in thefinancial statements, which in the case of the Board, is theProvince of Ontario. As a result, property tax revenuereceived from the municipalities is recorded as part ofProvincial Legislative Grants
2. Accounts Receivable - Government of Ontario
The Province of Ontario (Province) has replaced variable capital funding with a one-timedebt support grant in 2009-10. The Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board received aone-time grant that recognizes capital debt as of August 31, 2010 that is supported by theexisting capital programs. The Board receives this grant in cash over the remaining term ofthe existing capital debt instruments. The Board may also receive yearly capital grants tosupport capital programs which would be reflected in this account receivable.
The Board has an accounts receivable from the Province of Ontario of $8,107,569 as atAugust 31, 2015 ($9,767,551 as at August 31, 2014) with respect to capital grants.
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School BoardNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
August 31, 2015
3. Net Long-Term Liabilities
Debenture debt reported on the Consolidated Statement of Financial Position comprises ofthe following:
2015 2014
Debenture - Good Places to Learn $ 2,819,761 $ 2,909,904Debenture - Primary Class Size 331,924 341,337Debenture - Prohibitive to Repair 3,538,465 3,637,132Debenture - New Pupil Places 323,760 333,155Debenture - Capital Priorities 662,504 680,469
$ 7,676,414 $ 7,901,997
Ontario Financing Authority - First DebentureInterest @ 4.56% payable in semi-annual blended payments of $30,713, fully repaidNovember 2031. Pursuant to subsection 39(9) paragraph 40 of Regulation 341/06 under theEducation Act, the Board receives funding from the Ministry of Education for the payment ofinterest and principal related to this debt.
Ontario Financing Authority - Second DebentureInterest @ 4.90% payable in semi-annual blended payments of $16,278, fully repaid March2033. Pursuant to subsection 39(9) paragraph 40 of Regulation 341/06 under the EducationAct, the Board receives funding from the Ministry of Education for the payment of interestand principal related to this debt.
Ontario Financing Authority - Third DebentureInterest @ 5.062% payable in semi-annual blended payments of $12,453, fully repaid March2034. Pursuant to subsection 39(9) paragraph 40 of Regulation 341/06 under the EducationAct, the Board receives funding from the Ministry of Education for the payment of interestand principal related to this debt.
Ontario Financing Authority - Fourth DebentureInterest @ 5.232% payable in semi-annual blended payments of $149,367, fully repaid April2035. Pursuant to subsection 39(9) paragraph 40 of Regulation 341/06 under the EducationAct, the Board receives funding from the Ministry of Education for the payment of interestand principal related to this debt.
Ontario Financing Authority - Fifth DebentureInterest @ 4.833% payable in semi-annual blended payments of $46,972, fully repaid March2036. Pursuant to subsection 39(9) paragraph 40 of Regulation 341/06 under the EducationAct, the Board receives funding from the Ministry of Education for the payment of interestand principal related to this debt.
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School BoardNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
August 31, 2015
3. Net Long-Term Liabilities (continued)
Ontario Financing Authority - Sixth DebentureInterest @ 3.970% payable in semi-annual blended payments of $11,264, fully repaidNovember 2036. Pursuant to subsection 39(9) paragraph 40 of Regulation 341/06 under theEducation Act, the Board receives funding from the Ministry of Education for the payment ofinterest and principal related to this debt.
Ontario Financing Authority - Seventh DebentureInterest @ 3.799% payable in semi-annual blended payments of $35,239, fully repaid March2038. Pursuant to subsection 39(9) paragraph 40 of Regulation 341/06 under the EducationAct, the Board receives funding from the Ministry of Education for the payment of interestand principal related to this debt.
Payments relating to net long-term liabilities of $7,676,414 outstanding as at August 31,2015 are due as follows:
Principal Interest Total
2016 $ 236,601 $ 367,972 $ 604,5732017 248,162 356,411 604,5732018 260,295 344,278 604,5732019 273,028 331,545 604,5732020 286,390 318,183 604,573Thereafter 6,371,938 2,663,643 9,035,581
Net long-term liabilities $ 7,676,414 $ 4,382,032 $ 12,058,446
4. Deferred Capital Contributions
Government transfers for capital that meet the definition of a liability are referred to asdeferred capital contributions (DCC). Amounts are recognized into revenue as the liabilityis extinguished over the useful life of the asset.
2015 2014
Opening balance $39,178,915 $ 34,761,237Additions to deferred capital contributions 2,456,158 6,543,308Disposals of deferred capital contributions (179,286) (52,527)Revenue recognized in the period (2,129,961) (2,073,103)
$39,325,826 $ 39,178,915
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School BoardNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
August 31, 2015
5. Deferred Revenue
Revenues received and that have been set aside for specific purposes by legislation,regulation or agreement are included in deferred revenue and reported on the ConsolidatedStatement of Financial Position.
Deferred revenue set aside for specific purposes by legislation, regulation or agreement asat August 31, 2015 is comprised of:
Balance as at Externally Revenue Transfers (to) Balance as atAugust 31, Restricted recognized deferred capital August 31,
2014 Revenue in the period contributions 2015
SchoolRenewal $ 999,901 $ 790,826 $ - $ 644,080 $ 1,146,647
School ConditionImprovement 473,116 726,408 - 863,410 336,114
Retrofitting school space forchild care 127,720 3,600 - 61,227 70,093
Minor TangibleCapital Assets - 1,145,620 280,903 864,717 -
SpecialEducation 160,107 6,059,888 6,072,542 - 147,453
School GeneratedFunds - Capital - 18,108 - 18,108 -
Third PartyGrants - 1,085,000 - 1,085,000 -
Interest onCapital - 388,642 388,642 - -
Other 156,655 1,801,814 1,685,637 - 272,832
Total DeferredRevenue $ 1,917,499 $ 12,019,906 $ 8,427,724 $ 3,536,542 $ 1,973,139
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School BoardNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
August 31, 2015
6. Other Employee Future Benefits
Employee Sick Other Employee 2015 2014Leave Benefits Future Benefits Total Total
Employee FutureBenefit Obligations $ 13,185 $ 148,092 $ 161,277 $ 224,705
Unamortized ActuarialLoss - - - -
Employee FutureBenefit Liability $ 13,185 $ 148,092 $ 161,277 $ 224,705
Employee Future Benefit Expenses (1) $ (599) $ 62,829 $ 62,230 $ 205,420
(1) Excluding pension contributions to the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System,a multi-employer pension plan described hereafter.
Plan Changes
In 2013, changes were made to the short term leave and disability plan. Under the newshort term leave and disability plan, 11 unused sick leave days may be carried forward intothe following year only, to be used to top-up benefits received under the short term leaveand disability plan in that year. A new provision was established as of August 31, 2013representing the expected usage of sick days that have been carried forward for benefittop-up in the following year.
Actuarial Assumptions
The accrued benefit obligations for employee future benefits as at August 31, 2015 arebased on actuarial valuations for accounting purposes as at August 31, 2015. Theseactuarial valuations take into account the plan changes outlined above and the economicassumptions used in the valuations are the Board's best estimate of expected rates of:
2015 2014
Inflation 2.00% 2.00%Discount on accrued benefit obligations 2.45% 2.85%
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School BoardNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
August 31, 2015
6. Other Employee Future Benefits (continued)
Retirement Benefits
(a) Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan
Teachers and related employee groups are eligible to be members of the Ontario Teacher'sPension Plan. Employer contributions for these employees are provided directly by theProvince of Ontario. The pension costs and obligations related to this plan are a directresponsibility of the Province. Accordingly, no costs or liabilities related to this plan areincluded in the Board's financial statements.
(b) Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System
All non-teaching employees of the Board are eligible to be members of the OntarioMunicipal Employees' Retirement System (OMERS) a multi-employer pension plan. The planprovides defined pension benefits to employees based on their length of service and rates ofpay. The Board contributions equal the employee contributions to the plan.
During the year ended August 31, 2015, the Board contributed $577,201 (2014 - $557,624)to the plan. As this is a multi-employer pension plan, these contributions are the Board'spension benefit expenses. No pension liability for this type of plan is included in theBoard's consolidated financial statements. As of December 31, 2014 the Ontario MunicipalEmployees Retirement System had a year end deficit of $4.8 million (2014 - $7.9 million)per their audited financial statements.
Other Employee Future Benefits
(c) Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Obligations
The Board is a Schedule 2 employer under the Workplace Safety & Insurance Act and, assuch, assumes responsibility for the payment of all claims to its injured workers under theAct. The Board funds these obligations in advance of payments made under the Act. Thebenefit costs and liabilities related to this plan are included in the Board's consolidatedfinancial statements.
(d) Sick Leave Top-Up Benefits
As a result of the plan changes, the Board’s liability related to compensated absences fromsick leave accumulations was eliminated, resulting in a one-time reduction to the obligationof $1,416,244 and a corresponding curtailment gain was reported in the consolidatedstatement of operations and accumulated surplus (deficit) as at August 31, 2012.
As a result of new changes made in 2013 to the short term sick leave and disability plan, amaximum of 11 unused sick leave days from the current year may be carried forward intothe following year only, to be used to top-up salary for illnesses paid through the short-termleave and disability plan in that year. The benefit costs expensed in the financialstatements are $(599) (2014 – $1,674).
The accrued benefit obligation for the sick leave top-up is based on an actuarial valuationfor accounting purposes as of August 31, 2013. This actuarial valuation is based onassumptions about future events.
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School BoardNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
August 31, 2015
7. Debt Charges and Capital Loan Interest
The expenses for debt charges and capital loan interest includes principal and interestpayments as follows:
2015 2014
Principal payments on long-term liabilities $ 225,583 $ 215,084
Interest payments on long-term liabilities $ 378,990 $ 389,489
8. Ontario School Board Insurance Exchange
The school board is a member of the Ontario School Board Insurance Exchange (OSBIE), areciprocal insurance company licensed under the Insurance Act. OSBIE insures generalpublic liability, property damage and certain other risks. Liability insurance is available to amaximum of $2,000,000 per occurrence.
The ultimate premiums over a five year period are based on the reciprocal’s and theBoard’s actual claims experience. Periodically, the Board may receive a refund or be askedto pay an additional premium based on its pro rata share of claims experience. The currentfive year term expires December 31, 2016.
9. Provincial Legislative Grants
The following is a summary of the Provincial Legislative Grants revenue:
2015 2015 2014Budget Actual Actual
Grants for student needs $38,528,452 $38,530,813 $ 33,744,095Local taxation 6,978,994 7,009,856 7,219,372
$45,507,446 $45,540,669 $ 40,963,467
10. Change in Accounting Policy
The Board has implemented Public Sector Accounting Board (“PSAB”) section 3260 Liabilityfor contaminated sites. Section 3260 requires governments to record a liability in theirfinancial statements if they have a contaminated site that meets the requirements set outin the standard. The standard defines contamination as the introduction into air, soil, wateror sediment of a chemical, organic or radioactive material or live organism that exceeds anenvironmental standard. The standard generally applies to sites that are not in productiveuse. Sites that are in productive use are only considered contaminated if there was anunexpected event that resulted in contamination. This change has been appliedretroactively without the restatement of prior periods.
The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the Board's financial statements.
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School BoardNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
August 31, 2015
11. Expenses by Object
The following is a summary of the current and capital expenses reported on theConsolidated Statement of Financial Activities by object:
2015 2015 2014Budget Actual Actual
Current expenses Salary and wages $32,631,167 $33,037,309 $ 31,782,892 Employee benefits 5,578,412 4,917,277 4,849,431 Staff development 438,928 331,024 271,414 Supplies and services 2,784,359 3,692,514 3,250,060 Interest on long-term debt 378,990 378,990 389,489 Rental 64,140 56,073 55,005 Fees and contract services 5,395,248 4,603,862 4,381,887 Other 18,900 96,129 134,078 Transfer to other boards - 119,476 122,100 Amortization and write downs 2,172,390 2,442,817 2,115,630School funded activities 1,636,800 1,828,833 1,692,058
$51,099,334 $51,504,304 $ 49,044,044
12. Commitments
Subsequent to year end, the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board receivedconfirmation that they will be receiving $1,484,229 under the Capital Priorities Grant.These funds are to be used towards the demolition of the Mildmay Sacred Heart JuniorSchool building and the completion of renovations at the Mildmay Sacred Heart SeniorSchool building to accommodate the students from the junior school.
13. Trust Funds
Trust funds administered by the Board have not been included in the consolidatedstatement of financial position nor have their operations been included in the consolidatedstatement of operations. As at August 31, 2015, the trust fund balances are as follows:
2015 2014
Scholarship Trust Funds $ 504,904 $ 497,629Charitable Trust Funds 656,164 644,727
$ 1,161,068 $ 1,142,356
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School BoardNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
August 31, 2015
14. Bank Operating Loan
The Board has a credit facility agreement with Royal Bank of Canada consisting of a demandoperating loan bearing interest at bank prime minus 0.2%. The total credit capacity underthis facility is $4,000,000. The agreement contains covenants regarding reporting andcompliance requirements.
15. Subsequent Event
Subsequent to August 31, 2015 the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association (OECTA)and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have agreements at the central level.These agreements have no impact to the 2014-15 fiscal year. The OECTA central agreementhas been ratified whereas the ratification of the CUPE central agreement is pending. TheAssociation of Professional Student Services Personnel (APSSP) does not have an agreementat the central level. For collective agreements to be finalized, both central and localagreements must be achieved and ratified. At the reporting date of these financialstatements, OECTA, CUPE and APSSP do not have local agreements.
16. Tangible Capital Assets
Amortization is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the assets.The board has $601,890 (2014 - $4,644,328) in tangible capital assets not being amortizedas they are under construction or are work in progress. Amortization of these assets willcommence when the assets are put into service.
Pre-acquisition assets having a value of $117,678 (2014 - $470,729) have not beenamortized. Amortization of these assets will commence when the asset is put into service.
The write-off of fully amortized pooled tangible capital assets during the year was $756,170(2014 - $465,773).
The write-down of tangible capital assets during the year was $179,286 (2014 - $Nil).
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August 31, 2015
16. Tangible Capital Assets (continued)
2014 Additions and 2014Opening Cost Transfers Disposals Closing Cost
Land $ 1,737,652 $ - $ - $ 1,737,652Land improvements 340,107 93,902 - 434,009Buildings 51,178,846 381,647 (52,526) 51,507,967Portable structures 386,433 - - 386,433Other buildings 9,041 10,842 - 19,883Construction in progress 122,245 4,522,083 - 4,644,328Pre-acquisition 225,895 244,834 - 470,729Furniture 60,809 48,411 (628) 108,592Equipment 3,375,946 251,584 (235,846) 3,391,684Computer equipment 2,603,946 1,410,645 (194,650) 3,819,941Computer software 364,757 207,808 - 572,565Vehicles 34,649 39,910 (34,649) 39,910
$ 60,440,326 $ 7,211,666 $ (518,299) $ 67,133,693
2014 2014Opening Closing
Accumulated Amortization AccumulatedAmortization Expense Disposals Amortization
Land improvements $ 87,035 $ 27,658 $ - $ 114,693Buildings 20,592,492 1,133,406 - 21,725,898Portable structures 296,811 19,296 - 316,107Other buildings - 994 - 994Furniture 15,039 9,297 (628) 23,708Equipment 1,310,139 283,377 (235,846) 1,357,670Computer equipment 1,390,769 524,566 (194,650) 1,720,685Computer software 214,505 73,652 - 288,157Vehicles 34,649 857 (34,649) 857
$ 23,941,439 $ 2,073,103 $ (465,773) $ 25,548,769
Net Book Value 2014 2013
Land $ 1,737,652 $ 1,737,652Land improvements 319,316 253,072Buildings 29,782,069 30,586,354Portable structures 70,326 89,622Other buildings 18,889 9,041Construction in progress 4,644,328 122,245Pre-acquisition 470,729 225,895Furniture 84,884 45,770Equipment 2,034,014 2,065,807Computer equipment 2,099,256 1,213,177Computer software 284,408 150,252Vehicles 39,053 -
$ 41,584,924 $ 36,498,887
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Bruce-Grey Catholic District School BoardNotes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
August 31, 2015
16. Tangible Capital Assets (continued)
2015 Additions and 2015Opening Cost Transfers Disposals Closing Cost
Land $ 1,737,652 $ - $ - $ 1,737,652Land improvements 434,009 42,799 - 476,808Buildings 51,507,967 5,344,726 (316,498) 56,536,195Portable structures 386,433 498,390 - 884,823Other buildings 19,883 18,108 - 37,991Construction in progress 4,644,328 (4,042,438) - 601,890Pre-acquisition 470,729 (353,051) - 117,678Furniture 108,592 44,766 (1,812) 151,546Equipment 3,391,684 136,674 (232,987) 3,295,371Computer equipment 3,819,941 608,213 (384,159) 4,043,995Computer software 572,565 157,971 - 730,536Vehicles 39,910 - - 39,910
$ 67,133,693 $ 2,456,158 $ (935,456) $68,654,395
2015 2015Opening Closing
Accumulated Amortization AccumulatedAmortization Expense Disposals Amortization
Land improvements $ 114,693 $ 30,361 $ - $ 145,054Buildings 21,725,898 1,215,918 (141,492) 22,800,324Portable structures 316,107 13,188 - 329,295Other buildings 994 994 - 1,988Furniture 23,708 10,884 (1,812) 32,780Equipment 1,357,670 291,678 (228,707) 1,420,641Computer equipment 1,720,685 610,607 (384,159) 1,947,133Computer software 288,157 85,910 - 374,067Vehicles 857 3,991 - 4,848
$ 25,548,769 $ 2,263,531 $ (756,170) $ 27,056,130
Net Book Value 2015 2014
Land $ 1,737,652 $ 1,737,652Land improvements 331,754 319,316Buildings 33,735,871 29,782,069Portable structures 555,528 70,326Other buildings 36,003 18,889Construction in progress 601,890 4,644,328Pre-acquisition 117,678 470,729Furniture 118,766 84,884Equipment 1,874,730 2,034,014Computer equipment 2,096,862 2,099,256Computer software 356,469 284,408Vehicles 35,062 39,053
$41,598,265 $ 41,584,924
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August 31, 2015
17. Accumulated Surplus
Accumulated surplus consists of the following:
2015 2014
Operating accumulated surplus $ 2,384,220 $ 1,698,555Internally appropriated surplus 3,470,884 3,598,340School generated funds 655,869 619,292Land 1,737,652 1,737,652
$ 8,248,625 $ 7,653,839
18. Partnership in Student Transportation Service Consortium of Grey-Bruce
On January 31, 2007, the Board entered into an agreement with the Bluewater DistrictSchool Board and the Conseil Scolaire des ecoles catholiques du Sud-Ouest in order toprovide common administration of student transportation in the Region. This agreementwas executed in an effort to increase delivery efficiency and cost effectiveness of studenttransportation for each of the Boards. Under this agreement, decisions related to thefinancial and operating activities of the Partnership are shared. No partner is in a positionto exercise unilateral control. Effective September 1, 2012, the Conseil Scolaire des ecolescatholiques du Sud-Ouest was no longer part of the consortium.
The Board's consolidated financial statements reflect proportionate consolidation, wherebythey include the assets that it controls, the liabilities that it has incurred, and its pro-ratashare of revenues and expenses.
The following provides condensed financial information.
2015 2014Total Board Portion Total Board Portion
Financial Position:Financial assets $ - $ - $ - $ -Liabilities - - - -Non-financial assets - - - -
Accumulated surplus $ - $ - $ - $ -
Operations:Revenues $ 464,177 $ 190,698 $ 533,077 $ 214,538Expenses (464,177) (190,698) (533,077) (214,538)
Annual surplus $ - $ - $ - $ -
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