Board of Trustees

Wed, 24 Apr, 2013

Board makes difficult decisions on significant issues

At yesterday’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees debated a number of recommendations that will have significant implications for the District. 

Wed, 10 Apr, 2013

Board considers revised assessment policy, potential levy

At yesterday’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees considered, for the second time, a revised policy on student assessment, achievement and growth.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2013

Board votes against endorsing proposed agreement

At yesterday’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to advise the  Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) not to endorse the proposed agreement between the Government of Alberta and the Alberta Teachers’ Association.

Fri, 15 Mar, 2013

Board expresses concerns over budget and proposed agreement with teachers

At a media availability on Friday afternoon, Sarah Hoffman, Board Chair of Edmonton Public Schools, communicated the Board’s perspective on the budget and the tentative agreement between the Government and the Alberta Teachers’ Association.

Wed, 6 Mar, 2013

Board approves development of disclosure bylaw

At yesterday’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the development of a campaign disclosure bylaw.

Wed, 20 Feb, 2013

Board decides to hold off on repairs to McKay Avenue Archives and Museum building

At yesterday’s regularly scheduled board meeting, the Board of Trustees decided not to proceed with repairs to the McKay Avenue building at this time.

Tue, 12 Feb, 2013

Edmonton Catholic and Public Boards partner to look at student transportation

The Edmonton Catholic School District and the Edmonton Public School Board have joined forces to carry out a feasibility study on a joint transportation plan.

Wed, 23 Jan, 2013

Board approves use of capital reserve funds to address rapidly growing student populations

Yesterday, the Edmonton Public Schools Board of Trustees approved a recommendation to use a portion of the District’s Capital Reserve funds to address the rapid growth in student enrolment at three district schools.

Wed, 16 Jan, 2013

Board committed to concussion safety

Yesterday, the Edmonton Public Schools Board of Trustees received a report on the District’s use of  best practices to prevent and address concussions concussions among student athletes.

Wed, 9 Jan, 2013

Board approves remuneration for next term

Yesterday, the Edmonton Public Schools Board of Trustees approved a recommendation to increase Trustee remuneration effective October 22, 2013.