Board Highlights - February 25, 2025
2025-2026 WRSD Staff Calendar
The Board approved the 2025-2026 School Calendar as presented. The calendar provides for a staggered start for students, beginning after the long weekend. Also, September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will not be a school day for students and staff. Input from school staff, the Indigenous Education Team and Elders guided us in this decision. The calendar also has scheduled professional development days that are different from north to south, which allows divisional resource people more opportunities to work with schools and for teachers to be able to observe other teachers in action.
New Superintendent of Schools
The Board passed a motion to notify the Minister of Education of our appointment of Jodie Mattia as the new Superintendent of Schools for Wild Rose School Division. Read the full news release for more details.
Village of Breton
In response to the Village of Breton’s request last month, the Board passed a motion to request approval from the Ministers of Education and Infrastructure to not demolish the gym and two classrooms of the Breton Elementary School. This would allow the Village to take ownership of the remaining building, along with the land it occupies, including the museum. This will provide the community additional space for recreational opportunities, youth activities, and a potential daycare.
Trustee Activities
Trustees shared the highlights from their parent council, Alberta School Board Association, and Public School Board Association meetings. The Trustees discussed the first day of Breton High School students at the Warburg School, where the students and staff were made welcome and it was a great start at their new temporary location.
Drayton Valley Community Collegiate School, Grade 7-12 Curriculum Rollout, Capital Projects, WRSD’s Wellness Shift featured in Leaders & Learners, Indigenous Education
