Recent activity at Black Gold Regional Division No. 18
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Oct 28, 2026·Board meeting
Black Gold School Division Board Meeting
The board meeting involved discussions on updates to board policies 2 and 19 regarding legislative requirements and student engagement. Trustees reviewed reports on community engagement initiatives, including the rebranding of the trustee newsletter and participation in local partnership signings. Committee reports covered the PSBA fall conference, COST meeting outcomes regarding emergency protocols and school calendars, and ASBA zone meetings focused on student absenteeism. Additionally, trustees reported on school visits highlighting diverse athletic and support programming and received a report on summer school operations.
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The board meeting focused on the 2026-2027 enrolment summary and specific capital requests for new and replacement modular classrooms to manage enrolment pressures and address aging infrastructure. The board reviewed and approved proposals for upcoming student excursions to Quebec, Ottawa, Amsterdam, and Paris. Significant time was dedicated to policy development, specifically the introduction of Board Policy 22 regarding information security and amendments to Board Policy 2 concerning the role of the board. Furthermore, the meeting included a variety of reports from advocacy and community engagement committees, alongside operational updates from the Superintendent and summaries of recent provincial school board conferences and school visits.
Oct 28, 2026·Board meeting
Black Gold School Division Board Board Meeting
The board meeting featured recognitions for Custodian Appreciation Day and World Teachers Day, followed by an enrollment report showing a 0.45% student population increase. The board approved the 2027-2028 modular classroom request submission to address enrollment pressures and replace aging portables at Beaumont Composite High School, Horizon Heights School, and Duke Junior High School. Additionally, the board granted approval for an upcoming school excursion to Quebec and Ottawa.
Sep 2, 2026·Board meeting
Black Gold School Division Board Meeting
The board meeting featured a detailed presentation on the communication strategy, focusing on the importance of storytelling to build a 'reservoir of trust' and effectively communicate the board's priorities such as student success, wellness, engagement, and partnerships. The communications officer shared metrics demonstrating an increase in engagement through social media and website storytelling. Future projects were outlined, including a school storytelling pilot, a new staff digital newsletter, and research into registration processes for families. The board discussed the importance of these initiatives in fostering community connection and maintaining transparency.
