Board Highlights - October 15, 2024
Breton School Modernization
The Breton School Modernization, which is currently in the design phase, was approved under Alberta Education’sSchool Construction Accelerator Program, for construction funding. We expect that construction on the modernization will begin during the 2024-2025 school year. Once completed, this modernized school will be home to both our Breton Elementary students and our Breton High School students, so a new name to encompass both needs to be chosen. A committee was formed to recommend new names to the Board, and they chose Breton Keystone School as the new name for the modernized K-12 school.
Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity and Racial Justice
The Board heard a proposal from the Associate Superintendent, Business and Finance and the Director of Indigenous Education on an equity, diversity, inclusivity and racial justice program in the division. The Board approved the use of reserve dollars to help fund a program delivered by Dr. Shariff over a three year period. This program will align with Policy 22 - Hate Speech, Symbols & Discrimination, which provides the framework for action. Currently, working with Dr. Shariff would be based on a three year timeline. The Board discussed the proposed timeline, who would take leadership of this initiative, and the way the project will be rolled out to all staff.
Accountability Reports
The Board heard highlights of the Wellness Accountability Report from the Director of Wellness. Trustees had the opportunity to ask questions regarding staff wellness, government grants, Family Wellness Worker caseloads, connection coach funding, AHS supports and funding to name a few. The trustees will continue to advocate for appropriate funding to allow schools to meet their mental health goals and maintain their successful programs.
The Deputy Superintendent presented the Personnel Accountability Report, and shared key highlights including; the number of new teacher contracts issued, teacher retirement, teacher recruitment, staff transfers, support staff numbers, collective agreements and awards.
Breton High School Modernization, ASBA Board Chair’s Engagement, Social Studies New Curriculum Pilot, September Educational Assistants Professional Development, Year end audit for August 31, 2024, Powerhouse Campus Play Structures, Field Development, English as an Additional Language (EAL) Support, Students with out of country documentation, Indigenous Education
