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.
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Black Gold School Division Board Of Trustees Board Meeting
The board meeting included a land acknowledgement and recognition of the Black Gold nominee for the Edwin Parr Teacher Award. The board reviewed and approved changes to board policy 8 regarding the audit committee's terms of reference, specifically concerning member term limits. Additionally, the board approved a new policy, Board Policy 21, which establishes an enterprise risk management framework for the division. This policy includes an appendix outlining the board's conservative risk appetite across various operational categories, including safety, learning, finance, and human resources.
May 27, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Trustees of the Black Gold School Division Regular Board Meeting
The board addressed several key items, including the approval of the 2026-2027 budget, the 2026-2029 Education Plan, and various agreements with the Town of Devon regarding facilities and school reserves. Additionally, the board approved student excursion requests, a board evaluation summary, student fee schedules, and facility rental fee updates. Discussions also included reports on community engagement, advocacy efforts, inclusion practices, and updates from the superintendent regarding strategic planning and legislative developments.
May 27, 2026·Board meeting
Black Gold School Division Board Meeting
The board meeting included a land acknowledgement and reflections on various community observances, including Red Dress Day and Mental Health Week. A special delegation was hosted to recognize six student nominees for the Alberta School Boards Association Honoring Spirit Indigenous Students Award. The meeting was subsequently put at ease for the board to join the students for lunch.
