Gosia M. Beringer

The meeting commenced with a land acknowledgement emphasizing commitment to restoring and honouring Truth and Reconciliation calls to action. Key agenda items included the approval of the agenda and the minutes from the November 26, 2025 Regular Board Meeting. The Board recognized two individuals: Elizabeth McKay for receiving the King Charles III Coronation Medal, and Liliya Sukhy for winning The Best Teacher of the Ukrainian Language Abroad Award. Major business involved determinations regarding Quality Indicators met based on reports concerning School Operations and Supporting Attendance, the Alberta Education and Childcare Fall Assurance Report, and the Annual Education Results Report (AERR) 2024-2025, which was also approved. Furthermore, the Board certified that Division 4 of Part 6 of the Education Act does not apply to the Board (Opting Out of Alberta School Foundation Fund). A presentation reviewed the use of Screener Data to Drive Responsive Instructional Planning, leading to further Quality Indicator determinations.

This report from the Edmonton Catholic School Division outlines a comprehensive approach to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and dynamic learning environment for students with diverse needs. It details key areas such as Universal Design for Learning, Collaborative Response, Instructional Coaching, and data-informed decision-making. The report highlights various programs including 100 Voices, Extensions, and specialized programs for complex needs, alongside robust mental health services, English as an Additional Language support, and comprehensive wraparound supports. The overarching goal is to create clear student pathways, ensuring every student can thrive and achieve their full potential.

This document outlines the priorities for Edmonton Catholic Schools' Division Plan for Continuous Growth for the 2026-2029 cycle, based on feedback gathered from school councils. The plan focuses on four key areas: Catholic Identity, Optimal Learning, Student Well-being, and Classroom Complexity. It details how these areas will enhance the student experience and highlights parental perspectives on what is most important within each focus.

This Artificial Intelligence Strategic Plan for Edmonton Catholic Schools outlines a faith-informed framework for integrating AI into education. The plan focuses on four key pillars: Learning & Understanding, Ethical Implementation, Academic Enrichment, and Preparing for the Future. It aims to provide clear guidance to ensure AI use supports learning, protects privacy, upholds equity, and strengthens the relational mission of Catholic education, fostering holistic student development and preparing them for a technology-driven future.

This document outlines Edmonton Catholic Schools' comprehensive approach to faith formation for students and staff from 2025 to 2026. Guided by the Five Marks of Catholic School Identity, the plan details strategies across curriculum support, chaplaincy services, and community partnerships. It aims to strengthen Catholic identity, promote spiritual growth, and foster a faith-filled life of service within the school division and the broader community, ensuring that students and staff are academically capable, spiritually grounded, and confident in their Catholic identity.