Regional Office – Board approves proof of vaccination policy Earlier in October, the board received a joint letter from the Ministers of Health and Education encouraging school boards to require staff to either provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or provide negative screening tests. The board received several comments from staff and community members, and […]

Regional Office – Additional funding for Busby School gymnasium The board received a presentation on the new gym project underway at Busby School. While early planning is going well, some important decisions surrounding building materials and current market conditions have increased the cost of the project, and additional funding is required. The board discussed these […]

Regional Office –  No added masking for Pembina Hills Given recent changes to provincial health measures, Pembina Hills board members discussed with careful consideration whether to bring in any additional health-related requirements for local schools, including requiring masks. The board received feedback from 69 parents, grandparents and concerned community members, in the form of e-mail, […]

Regional Office – Resignation of Trustee Jackie Carson The Board of Trustees accepted a letter of resignation from Westlock South Trustee Jackie Carson, as she and her family will be relocating and she will become ineligible to remain as a trustee. As municipal elections are to be held October 18th, 2021 the board decided not […]

Regional Office – Superintendent Recruitment Update The Board of Trustees received 13 applications from across the country for the position of Superintendent. On June 3rd the board met with consultant Jim Gibbons to shortlist the candidates, and the board interviewed four individuals on June 16th and 17th. At the June 23rd meeting, the board passed […]

Regional Office –  Board approves proposal to enhance Literacy and Numeracy strategies Assistant Superintendent Thiesen presented the board with a proposal to address gaps in student learning from COVID-19 related restrictions and absences. The proposal includes enhanced literacy and numeracy strategies focused on developing professional capital. The proposal is intended to provide more time for […]

Regional Office – 2021-2022 Budget Approved At the May 26th meeting, Treasurer Tracy Leigh presented the upcoming school year budget. The board adopted the 2021-2022 Operating Budget with revenues of $63.9 million and expenses of $64.8 million. By the end of August 2022, the division’s accumulated operating surplus is projected to be $4.4 million (6.83% […]

Regional Office –  Locally Developed Courses approved The board passed two motions to approve various locally developed courses in Forensic Studies, Band, Reading and Social Literacy. Locally Developed Courses are developed, acquired and authorized by school authorities to provide students with unique opportunities to explore a range of interests in subject areas that complement provincial […]

Regional Office –  Pembina Hills will not pilot draft K-6 curriculum The board passed a motion to approve the recommendation by senior administration that Pembina Hills NOT participate in piloting any part of the draft K-6 curriculum. The recommendation was developed following a very informative process of gathering feedback with teachers, and considering how spending […]

Regional Office –  In this board news summary, read about: Board allocates additional $1.3 Million to Co-op Pool Board approves 2021-2022 allocation formula Board approves Strategic Priorities for 2021-2024 Education Plan Board sets Capital Plan Priorities Transportation Assurance Report Preschool and K-6 students to have priority for in-town busing Board allocates additional $1.3 Million to […]