Jon Zilkey

The Board approved various tenders including the purchase of a new cargo van, two new SUVs, and services for flooring installation, door and window installation, and the procurement of photocopier/MFP equipment. Several agreements regarding educational programming and leased space for St. Augustine School were also approved, along with a quote for ceiling tile supply. Additionally, the Board authorized a promissory note to fund infrastructure projects at multiple schools, including mechanical unit replacements, classroom additions, and remediation works. Presentations and reports were provided concerning the Division's Accessibility Plan, the 2025/2026 Frame Budget, and public engagement regarding the biannual practice of time change.

The meeting included discussions on personnel matters and an operations update regarding collective bargaining and salary bulletins. Specifically, ratified agreements were distributed for the School District of Mystery Lake with United Steel Workers locals representing EAs, clerical, maintenance, custodial, and trades staff, as well as an agreement between the Sunrise School Division and CUPE.

The Committee discussed several procurement and tender items, including ceiling tile abatement, cargo van acquisition, new SUVs, flooring installation, windows and doors installation, and new photocopier equipment. The Committee reviewed the status of insurance refunds for cancelled international school trips and agreed to cover costs not reimbursed by insurers. Additionally, the Committee reviewed revised education and lease agreements for St. Augustine School, discussed funding correspondence from the Education Funding Branch, including school project support and nutrition programs, and received an update on a new school facility project.

The Board of Trustees discussed various operational and financial matters, including the acceptance of multiple tenders for school supplies and infrastructure projects such as a cargo van, SUVs, flooring installation, and door and window upgrades. They approved education and lease agreements for St. Augustine School and performed the second and third readings of a by-law regarding the borrowing of funds for the upcoming fiscal year. Additionally, the Board reviewed administrative reports on the accessibility plan, the 2025/2026 FRAME budget, and public engagement regarding time change practices, while receiving updates on committee reports and staffing activities.

The meeting focused on the approval of a research request by a graduate student from Brandon University concerning educational leadership in complex environments. Additionally, the committee reviewed various correspondence from government ministries, specifically addressing AI guiding principles, policy and governance considerations, the assignment of uninhabited urban reserves, and the community schools program.