The cash-strapped Thames Valley District school board spent more than $300,000 in legal fees in February, its latest financial figures show, and it’s not saying why. “If you are looking for information on this matter, you will need to submit an FOI (Freedom of Information) request,” a spokesperson for the board said in an email. […]
The Thames Valley District school board spent over $300,000 on legal fees in February, 450% over budget, despite having in-house counsel. The board, facing a $16.6 million deficit, declined to explain the expense, citing the need for a Freedom of Information request. This occurred amidst the resignation and leaves of absence of several high-ranking officials, fallout from a controversial Toronto retreat, and a Ministry of Education audit examining the board's finances.
