Claude-Jean Harel

The board discussed ongoing negotiations with the provincial government regarding long-term infrastructure and educational needs. The agenda included the receipt of the first-quarter general management reports, financial statements, and budgetary orientations for the upcoming school year. Admission permissions, the mandate for school council elections, and the adoption of the 2026-2027 school calendar were also addressed. Additionally, the board received updates and oral reports from various internal committees and external representatives, and conducted a session held in camera regarding human resources.

This strategic vision for the CÉF aims to equip students with the skills to thrive, assert themselves, and contribute fully to society by the time they graduate from high school, operating within French first-language schools of excellence. The plan focuses on three core axes: ensuring the success of each student in a benevolent, inclusive, and equitable learning environment; building robust partnerships with parents and the wider community; and fostering a vibrant culture of excellence within the organization.

The board meeting agenda included reports from the executive management, updates on admission permissions, and information regarding relations between the school board and other entities. Key business included a human resources report and a series of updates from various standing committees, including strategic planning, finance and audit, governance and policy, and committee member development. The meeting also addressed correspondence from the FNCSF, scheduled future board activities, and conducted an evaluation of board conduct and performance.

The regular session of the Conseil Scolaire Fransaskois (CSF) commenced virtually. Key discussions included the adoption of the agenda and correspondence. A point of continuous improvement involved mandating the policies committee to revise Policy 3.1.1 (Health, Safety and Environment) based on recent surveys. The General Management presented annual evaluation results for 2024-2025 and reports on admission permissions for the 2025-26 school year, which were received by the CSF. The CSF also received the Human Resources report for the period of September 18 to November 20, 2025, and endorsed the draft annual report for 2024-2025. Representatives provided oral and written reports regarding external bodies, including the Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) and the Fédération Nationale des Conseils Scolaires Francophones (FNCSF). The meeting included a closed session to discuss Human Resources matters.

The regular session agenda includes opening remarks, adoption of the agenda, declaration of conflicts of interest, and a continuous improvement item regarding policy. Key discussion items under Council Directions involve information reports such as follow-up reports from the General Management, admissions reports, and CSF/CE/CE Inc. relations. Decisions pending adoption include the Human Resources report and the 2026-2027 school calendar. The session also covers reports from various committees (Strategic, Finance and Audit, Governance and Policies, Recognition, Onboarding/Training/Integration of New Trustees, Human Resources) and updates from representatives to external bodies. The agenda concludes with correspondence review, identification of future agenda items, a review of highlights, an evaluation of the meeting conduct (including self-evaluations), and adjournment.