My Platform

Students are entitled to the very best education system that we can provide.   

I believe in:

*engaging students in discussions about what is working and what can be improved

*supporting students with amazing teachers, support staff, and contractors to empower them to reach their potential

*providing students with access to learning and mental health supports

*providing students with safe spaces that reflect who they are, where they come from, and where they are headed

Trustees hire one employee, the Superintendent, to carry out the operations of the Division and provide oversight and assurance to the public that government mandates and financial investments are handled appropriately and transparently

I believe we need to continue to:

*provide the Superintendent with the direction needed to ensure that students' educational requirements, mental health supports,  and learning environments empower them to reach their potential within the constraints of our government funding

*allow the time for the Superintendent to provide staff with in-servicing and professional development 

*ensure that the Division meets all of the requirements set out by AB Education

*set direction on the Division priorities and ensure that the funding, as much as possible, supports the priorities

Public School Board trustees act to ensure that Divisions are accountable to their community for educational results and spending of public funds.

I believe that we need to continue:

*to provide our School Councils (which encompass every parent or guardian of a child enrolled in our Division) and the Networks Committee (consisting of a representative from each School Council) with opportunities to ask questions and/or provide feedback on educational results reports, budget information, and Division initiatives

*to provide opportunities for the Division's community to share their thoughts on priorities , needs, and goals

Aside from Division governance and oversight, a main component of trusteeship is relationship building and advocacy.

I believe that we need to continue to:

*advocate to the Minister of Education, and other affiliated Ministries for the funding required to meet the needs of our students

*create relationships locally with business, healthcare, and social networks to support the needs of our students 

*work on improving communication with our parents, staff, and community regarding our advocacy efforts