Gillian Costelo

The board meeting included a comprehensive presentation of the 2026-2027 budget, detailing revenue sources, operating expenditures, capital investments, and staffing levels. The quarterly operating financial report was reviewed, highlighting revenue and expense variances and the impact of capital project delays. A bi-annual transportation report provided statistics on bus routes, cancellations, and driver recruitment challenges. The final data wall walk of the 2025-2026 school year featured an analysis of student performance data, transition supports, literacy results, and math education progress. Additionally, the meeting included announcements regarding staff changes, leadership transitions, and a retirement recognition, as well as a review of recent accomplishments in student fundraising for the Fox Foundation.

The Board meeting included an early learning presentation focused on provincial priority actions, teacher onboarding, and support resources for students and families. A monitoring report on system goal #4 detailed the division's processes for maintaining two-way communication with stakeholders, including community events, social media, and inter-agency collaborations. The board reviewed and approved a preventative maintenance and renewal plan for facilities, including electrical, HVAC, and roofing projects through 2030. Additionally, the meeting highlighted the selection of two schools within the division for a nutrition grant as part of a provincial challenge.

The agenda focuses on the Early Learning Report and a monitoring report regarding System Goal #4. The board will address administrative matters including the Director's Personnel Report, updates to the Board Policy Handbook, and the adoption of the 2026-2027 Amended Preventative Maintenance & Renewal Plan, as well as the three-year plan for 2027-2030.

The board meeting addressed several key operational and educational items. This included the receipt of the Curriculum & Instructional Technology Report, which covered topics such as AI implementation, various provincial and federal initiatives, and curriculum renewal. Additionally, the Board approved the Director's Personnel Report, selected the 2026-2027 school year calendar, accepted the quarterly operating financial and board expense report, and confirmed the monitoring report on Board Policy 12.3.

This Board Presentation outlines strategic initiatives and future directions, primarily focusing on the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance educational differentiation, reduce teacher workload, and foster AI literacy among students and staff. Key strategic pillars include participation in provincial and federal initiatives such as the Saskatchewan Student Assessment, the National School Food Program, and programs for student transitions and alternate credits. The plan also details a multi-year curriculum renewal process for ELA and Social Sciences, alongside continuous support for instructional technology and student information systems. The overarching vision is to ensure success and achievement for every student.