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INSIGHTS: District Financial Position & Budget Update, Calendar, Policy Work and ….MORE!
December Greetings to all….
Last Thursday evening, it was my pleasure to take part in our Annual District Recognition Awards night and to recognize the outstanding service and contributions of individuals and teams in bettering our schools, the district, public education, and … the world.
HATS OFF to the following Ward H-ers who were recognized –
Neil Bargen [...]
INSIGHTS: Healthy Kids! Invitation, Satisfaction Survey Results & More!
Hello!
Last week was a busy week of learning for me – The week began with a Board session on Policy Governance by Mr. George Cuff, followed by some trustees attending the Public School Boards Association of Alberta (PSBAA) “University 2” – “Starting with/out the End in Mind” with Dr. John Wiens from Manitoba. I also [...]
INSIGHTS: District Results, Creativity, Summary of September 14 and MORE!
Hello! And Happy Thanksgiving!
We have a new premier since I last wrote, and it is so wonderful that Premier Redford appears to be making public education a priority in her work. Long may this continue – not only for the Progressive Conservatives but for all political parties and all Albertans! Investing in our children and [...]
INSIGHTS: Education in the Suburbs, High School Completion work, and more!
Hello and a good Saturday to all!
I have several things to bring to your attention today – first, the Board meeting agenda for Tuesday (see below) and the second is some thinking and questioning around how the Board is going to provide excellent education to children in the newly expanding suburbs when there is no [...]
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INSIGHTS: Public Education = You are Welcome!
Happy Monday!
Today as I share the agenda for the public board meeting tomorrow night, I wanted to let you know that I have been reflecting a lot lately on the fundamental core value of public education and how we express that in our district, our schools, our classrooms. Former trustee Don Fleming often said that [...]
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INSIGHTS: New Education Act, the Capital Plan revisited, etc!
First, BIG (now OLD) NEWS!
The proposed new Education Act is out for consideration and deliberation! It was my honour to be in the Gallery for the tabling of this new piece of legislation on April 27, and also my privilege to join the Board Chair, Vice Chair and Superintendent in an informative Primer session [...]
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INSIGHTS: Your thoughts on Community Sustainability? Fees? Per Diems?
Happy Spring!
Monday, March 21, marks the first day of spring and it is also the International Day for the Elimination for Racial Discrimination. And this year, for me, it marks a celebration at DS MacKenzie that I am very much looking forward to.
On Monday, the whole school community will be welcoming five students from Fushimi [...]
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Setting the Vision, Mission, Beliefs & Priorities for EPSB is Powerful Work
The Board is in the midst of working on its Vision, Mission, Beliefs and Priorities statement. This is exciting work! And powerful work. Why? Because once approved by the Board in early March, this statement will guide the work of the Superintendent, schools, and central departments over, at least, the next three years. All district [...]
Let’s Talk…. The Board’s Proposed Vision, Mission, Values, Areas of Strategic Emphasis, and 2011-14 Priorities for Edmonton Public Schools
[ February 1, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Please join me to take a look at the Board’s Proposed Directions and Priorities for Edmonton Public Schools for the foreseeable @ Johnny Bright School, 1331 Rutherford Road SW (just west of 111 Avenue and south of Ellerslie). All ages and stages are welcome. Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 26 to Catherine.Ripley@epsb.ca or 780-887-1002.
Why should [...]
Let’s Talk… the new Education Act!
[ January 17, 2011; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Please come out and join the conversation about the new Education Act legislation expected to be introduced in the Winter Session of the legislature @ DS Mackenzie Junior High Library (40 Ave and 106 Street). Please RSVP by Wednesday, January 12 to Catherine.Ripley@epsb.ca or 780-887-1002.
In the Winter 2011 session, it is expected that The [...]