Regional Office ~  2021-2022 Annual Education Results Report (AERR) approved One of the key ways that school divisions demonstrate accountability and provide assurance is through the development and publication of Education Plans and Annual Education Results Reports (AERRs). Education Plans identify priorities, outcomes, measures and strategies to improve in key areas, while the AERR provides […]

Regional Office ~  Audited financial statements approved All publicly funded organizations in Alberta are required to publish annual financial statements that are audited by a professional accountant. After meeting with the external auditor for Pembina Hills, the Board approved the 2021-2022 financial statements for Pembina Hills School Division. Mental health grant funding application approved Alberta […]

Regional Office ~  International trips for BCHS & R.F. Staples Students Approved The Board approved, in principle, two international trips for Barrhead Composite High School and R.F. Staples Secondary School students.  Due to a scheduling issue, the previously approved Barrhead Composite High School trip planned for spring break 2023 will now include Paris, Riviera and […]

Regional Office ~  Membership in the PSBAA to be decided at October 26 meeting The Board met with executives from the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA) and received a presentation and opportunity to ask questions. The Board agreed to have the issue of membership in the PSBAA be placed on the agenda for […]

Regional Office –  2023 International Trips Approved The Board approved, in principle, the international trips for Barrhead Composite High School senior students to travel to Italy/Greece during the 2023 spring break and photography students to London in May 2023.  Internal division school processes running smoothly Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Veronica Lindquist presented the Internal Audit Accountability Report […]

Regional Office  Board elects new Chair and Vice Chair At the first Board meeting of the 2022-2023 school year, elections were held for the positions of Board Chair and Vice Chair. Judy Lefebvre was re-elected as the Board Chair and Sherry Allen was elected as Vice Chair. Congratulations to both trustees! Salary Adjustment for Non-Union […]