Ernest Aleixandre

The agenda for the meeting included the approval of the agenda itself, adoption of previous minutes (specifically the Regular Minutes of February 22, 2024), and a delegation concerning the Edwin Parr Nomination. Key business items involved initial discussions regarding the Board Evaluation and Superintendent Evaluation, approval of the 2024-2025 Board Work Plan and Meeting Dates, approval of the Capital Plan, and review of the Five Year Finance Reporting Profile. The agenda also scheduled a review of several policies referred from the Policy Committee: Policy 3 (Role of the Trustee), Policy 4 (Trustee Code of Conduct), and Policy 15 (School and Program Viability). Committee reports from various groups dated in February and March 2024 were noted for information. The meeting concluded with correspondence review and an in-camera session discussing sections of the FOIP Act.

The Board meeting addressed several significant items. Key agenda additions included PSBAA Trustee Modules and a TEBA Meeting Update. Discussions involved the public annual Audit Report, which was received by the Board. A financial transfer was approved, moving funds from Operating Reserves to Capital Reserves for vehicle replacement. The Superintendent provided updates on his written report, specifically regarding the development and review of Professional Growth Plans for administrators. The status of the Rochester School viability review was discussed at length, including enrollment funding mechanisms, with a commitment to allow stakeholders to provide feedback before a final decision is made in January 2024. The Board approved the Annual Education Results Report for submission, authorized a $1,000,000 borrowing resolution with ATB Financial, and approved the proposed 2023/2024 Infrastructure Maintenance Report/Capital Maintenance Report Plan. Policy reviews included giving the second and final reading to Policy 19 - School Fees, and the first reading to Policy 24 - Information and Technology, and Policy 31 - Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting of Student Achievement. Additionally, a replacement was appointed for the ASBA Zone 2/3 alternate representative position, and the group agreed to undertake PSBAA governance modules as a collective professional development session.

The agenda for the meeting included several key items, such as the approval of the agenda and the adoption of the minutes from the November 23, 2023 meeting. Discussions covered the Rochester Viability Review, Superintendent and Associate Superintendent reports, and the Secretary Treasurer's transportation update. New business involved approving the 2024-2025 School Calendar and approving in principle the 2025-2026 draft calendar, discussing spring conferences, diploma preparation updates, a change to the Board Briefing date, the February Public School Board Council meeting, and the Athabasca County Lease Agreement. The Board also reviewed and gave second reading to Policy 24 (Information and Technology) and Policy 31 (Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting of Student Achievement). Committee reports were presented for information, and incoming and outgoing correspondence was noted.

The Board of Trustees reviewed a draft of Aspen View Public Schools' 2025-28 Education Plan, which maintains priorities in Student Success & Completion, Wellness, and Engagement. New strategies incorporated focus on formative assessment, literacy and writing development, and the integration of artificial intelligence for personalized learning. The Board also received a technology report detailing enhancements in STEM and robotics programming, hardware/software modernization, and a strong focus on cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence strategy development. As part of the Student Voice initiative, high school students presented their student council progress report. Other business included amending a motion concerning solar panels at Edwin Parr Composite School, deferring the disposition decision pending investigation, and reviewing new administrative procedures regarding Indigenous Education and Independent Students.

The Board meeting involved approving the agenda and adopting the minutes from the previous meeting, with an amendment regarding the carbon tax increase. Discussions included an amendment to Motion 24-065 concerning Jordan's Principle, and the Superintendent's report was received for information. The Secretary Treasurer provided a finance update noting building maintenance issues (roof leaks in Vilna and Rochester) and reviewed the 2024-2025 Budget, which projects a deficit of $499,475 due to a $1.45 million funding reduction. The Board approved this draft budget for submission and directed administration to send a letter to the Education Minister expressing concerns over funding shortfalls. The Board also approved the 2024-2027 Education Plan, which focuses on Student Success and Completion, Wellness, and Engagement, and includes new outcomes related to math assessments and a focus on Wellness PD. Finally, the Board approved entering a five-year copier lease agreement with Xpert Office Solutions following the request for proposal process. Committee and School Council reports were received, and the meeting included an in-camera session.