Equity & Inclusion
Ensure that educational opportunities are equitable and accessible to all students regardless of their socioeconomic background, race, gender, or disability. This involves systemic inequities and enhancing policies that support diversity and inclusion. Trustees can focus on reducing achievement gaps and ensuring that all students have the resources and support they need to succeed.
Community Engagement & Partnerships
Building strong relationships with the community and fostering partnerships with political parties, businesses, other school divisions, parents, students, and higher education institutions can enhance educational experiences and outcomes. Communication strategies that keep the community informed and involved in school activities and decisions. Collaboration with community partners can provide students with real-world learning opportunities, apprenticeships, and career readiness experiences.
Fiduciary Stewardship
Efficient management of financial resources is crucial. Trustees should ensure that funds are allocated wisely to maximize educational outcomes without waste. This includes transparency budget processing, seeking alternative funding through grants and partnerships, and ensuring expenditures align with strategic educational priorities.
Mental Health & Wellness
Prioritize the effectiveness and relevance of educational programs in Alberta. With ever-evolving technological and economic landscapes, curriculum development should reflect current and societal needs, emphasizing STEM, education, digital literacy, and critical thinking skills while also preserving important aspects of the arts and humanities. This also supports professional development for teachers to adapt new methods and technologies.
Educational Excellence & Curriculum Development
Prioritize the effectiveness and relevance of educational programs in Alberta. With ever-evolving technological and economic landscapes, curriculum development should reflect current and societal needs, emphasizing STEM, education, digital literacy, and critical thinking skills while also preserving important aspects of the arts and humanities. This also supports professional development for teachers to adapt new methods and technologies.
Governance and Compliance
Trustees must ensure that the division we oversee adheres to all applicable policies and guidelines or regulations. This includes updates in corporate governance standards, labour laws, safety standards, and division-specific requirements. Maintaining transparency and accountability, managing ethical dilemmas are vital to maintaining stakeholders’ trust and legal compliance.