Battle River Regional Division No. 31

The board approved an amendment to the school calendar for the 2026-27 school year and discussed a student presentation regarding a drama production. Other actions included approving the Joint Use and Planning Agreement between the school division and Camrose County, reviewing the February fiscal monitoring report, and approving the 2026 capital plan report for submission to Alberta Education. Additionally, the board approved the disposition of two surplus division properties and noted the nomination of a school council for an award.

The board discussed a student presentation on the RCMP Youth Academy, reviewed interim financial statements, and addressed the status of the Friends of Battle River initiative. The meeting included an in-camera session, the approval of several policy revisions covering topics such as divisional foundation statements, trustee remuneration, superintendent roles, and public disclosure of travel. Additionally, the board accepted terms of reference for a negotiating committee, approved international travel requests for school trips to Italy and Peru, set summer school fees, and authorized a letter of support for a school council award nomination.

The board meeting agenda includes a presentation on the production of Annie from Ecole Camrose Composite High School, a fiscal monitoring report, and a financial reporting profile. Key business items include policy committee recommendations, approval of the capital plan, discussions on trustee compensation, amendments to the 2026-2027 calendar, and the JUPA agreement for Bittern Lake. Additionally, the meeting will feature reports from the Superintendent and Board Chair, as well as community engagement, policy committee, and ASBA Zone 4 updates.

The Board approved non-refundable summer school fees for the 2025-26 academic year. A presentation regarding the RCMP Youth Academy highlighted student interest in law enforcement. Additionally, the Board approved international travel study trips to Italy and Peru for 2027 and received updates on classroom complexity support teams, HR recruitment processes for administrative positions, and a provincial school safety review. Discussions also covered ongoing community engagement, funding for the CTS Bridge to Teacher Certification program, and the hosting of the ASBA Zone 4 meeting.

The key discussions during this special meeting included the appointment of a recording secretary and the approval of the agenda. The Board recessed to permit Trustees to meet in-camera, and subsequently, the Board authorized the Board Chair to act on behalf of the Board of Trustees regarding matters discussed in the in-camera session. The meeting concluded with an adjournment.